Charities are not there to deliver services on the cheap - Angela Smith | 11 March 2010
Third sector minister addresses mass meeting organised by Unite
Lancashire CRN News
New Drive to Stop Bogus Charity Collectors Costing Charities Millions | 01 March 2010
The Association of Charity Shops estimates that between £2.5 and £3 million is lost to charities through theft and people mistakenly giving unwanted clothing to commercial companies in the belief that they are giving to charity
“Strengthen, Survive and Thrive” Annual Conference is a great success! | 22 February 2010
See pictures from the Lancashire CRN Annual Conference here
You can now renew your membership for Lancashire CRN! | 17 February 2010
Free renewal for voluntary organisations and 50% off all other membership fees for the 2010-11 term
New regulatory position statement on WEEE dismantling | 09 February 2010
The dismantling of WEEE for the recovery of its component parts and the secure storage of components for the purpose of recovery elsewhere:
New website will showcase charity projects in need of donations | 29 January 2010
See the Difference, to be launched in March, will allow charities to upload videos of their work
Defra acknowledges call to do more on C&I waste | 21 January 2010
Defra has recognised the call for the government to do more to tackle commercial and industrial waste following claims by MPs that it is too focused on domestic waste
Charitable giving reforms could lead to huge boost in donations | 14 January 2010
Two key changes 'could bring in up to £74bn more'
Gift Aid amounted to £1bn last year | 08 January 2010
'Better claiming by charities' sees figure rise by £49m on the year before
Reuse with Universities Mini-Conference is a great success! | 18 December 2009
An afternoon to bring together experts, local universities and colleges and Lancashire CRN members to encourage more waste reuse activity
Charities need to review their business basics says report | 10 December 2009
Business basics review needed according to a survey from accountancy firm Baker Tilly
Brighter Future Workshop awarded title of 'Best UK Social Enterprise’ | 07 December 2009
BFW has a clear vision for change by reducing or stopping the vast amount of mobility equipment that ends up in landfill sites, e.g. wheelchairs, power chairs, scooters, rise and recline chairs, beds etc. by recycling it
WRAP launches fresh campaign for small WEEE | 04 December 2009
WRAP hold a concert in London to mark the launch of the second campaign aimed at increasing WEEE recycling
Prime Time ITV Programme Highlighting Furniture Re-Use | 20 November 2009
ITV broadcasts a programme about furniture re-use
Recycled wood grades defined for the first time | 12 November 2009
Wood Recyclers Association have published a grading structure which aims to clarify for the first time what kinds of recovered wood are suitable for different end markets
LSE Wins Public Sector Recycling Achievement Award | 30 October 2009
'For a complete and comprehensive approach which judges said thought of everything'
Children of Nepal to benefit from East Lancashire sports fans | 29 October 2009
Community Solutions grant supports Lancashire CRN member Resolve International
Eight investment programmes for social enterprises | 26 October 2009
Grants or loans available from Department of Health through Social Investment Business
Benn set to target commercial and industrial waste | 13 October 2009
Hilary Benn is set to make announcements on C&I waste and the 'zero waste places' initiative at a 'World Without Waste' event next week
Think before you ask for corporate donations, charities urged | 06 October 2009
Too many ignore funding priorities, says Kay Allen, the Royal Mail's CSR chief
Angela Smith hails UK voluntary sector as 'best in the world' | 28 September 2009
Minister pays tribute at Third Sector Excellence Awards
Charities more positive about the future despite recession, Charity Commission finds | 24 September 2009
Economic Survey of Charities is the latest research to suggest confidence growing
Offshoots poised to become example in international best practice | 22 September 2009
Offshoots to join the LAND project, providing training on the principles of Permaculture
Lancashire’s Greenest Community Groups Honoured | 17 September 2009
Red Rose Recycling Awards 2009 celebrates the many acheivements of Lancashire's community waste sector
TRAID defends charity role in textile recycling | 16 September 2009
Textile recycling charity TRAID has defended the role charities play in local authority textile collections and calls for transparency
New foundation SCM Philanthropy will focus on small charities | 09 September 2009
Organisation will award 60% of its grants to 'lower-tier' organisations
Charitable foundations ‘not making the most of major donors’ | 08 September 2009
Organisations should promote themselves to philanthropists, says New Philanthropy Capital
"We need a national campaign to sell charity" | 28 August 2009
That's the next step on the road to transparency and accountability, says the leader of charity chief executives body Acevo
Charities wanted for community shares project | 21 August 2009
Co-operatives UK seeks volunteers to try new investment model
Do you know the Greenest person in Lancashire? | 11 August 2009
Opportunity for recognition and celebration with Red Rose Recycling Awards 2009!
'Think beyond fundraising in recession', Government taskforce urges | 29 July 2009
Charities must work with the private sector, says Building Stronger Communities report
CBI and Charity Commission produce charities' guide to surviving recession | 09 July 2009
The questions, which cover strategy, governance, financial health and making best use of resources, were compiled following a series of focus groups with charities last month
Third sector focus turns to furniture collections | 08 July 2009
Community recycling groups are operating
Member News wanted! | 23 June 2009
Lancashire CRN would like to know about YOUR news
PROSPECTS Foundation website launch | 05 June 2009
The PROSPECTS Foundation have launched their new website with information on the SEDI programme.
What can LCRN do for you? | 01 June 2009
Complete the LCRN members' needs survey and let us know the activities and events you want this year!
Council Joins Revolution to Recycle Buildings | 26 May 2009
CLUBS and community groups will be the winners in a new Lancashire County Council drive to 'recycle' former council buildings.
Are you a Consultant or Trainer? Lancashire CRN invites applications for Select List of Consultants | 21 May 2009
Applications have opened for Lancashire CRN's 'Select List of Consultants' - the deadline for submission is Monday 8th June at 4pm.
Awards for All - updated programme from April 2009 | 20 April 2009
Awards for All now has a new website, application procedure and set of scheme outcomes.
Capacitybuilders to manage Government's new Campaigning Programme | 17 April 2009
Capacitybuilders is set to manage the Government's new Campaigning Programme - the first ever government led action research programme to strengthen the ability of charities and other third sector organisations to campaign for change.
New Official FRN Weights | 08 April 2009
The FRN weights have now been signed off by the Environment Agency.
Commercial Waste Collection Toolkit Available for LCRN Members! | 31 March 2009
New toolkit available for anyone thinking about starting or expanding a commerical waste collection scheme.
New Resource Available for LCRN Members! | 26 March 2009
A template for a Service Level Agreement between a Furniture Reuse Organisation and a Local Authority has been developed by the LCRN
Grant Success for Lancs CRN Groups! | 24 March 2009
3 Lancashire CRN members have been awarded Waste Action Grant Money.
Don't Throw Away Your Business! | 24 March 2009
LCRN and SECT ran a joint workshop on the 19th March to support members in tough times.
LCRN Conference a Great Success! | 05 March 2009
The Lancashire CRN annual conference was held on 25th February 2009, see the photos here!
Free Membership Extended Until 2010 | 04 March 2009
The current free membership offer for the Lancashire CRN has been extended for another year!
New Committee for the LCRN | 02 March 2009
At the AGM on the 25th February a new committee took the reins of the LCRN.
Lancs CRN E-news | 27 February 2009
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SELNET Release Tender Opportunities | 24 February 2009
Selnet in partnership with SENW have recently secured funding through CapacityBuilders to deliver two North West regional programmes supporting the development and growth of Social Enterprise that will roll out over the next two years April 09 - March 11.
Booking closes for LCRN Annual Conference! | 16 February 2009
The final bookings have now been taken for Waste - Let's Make it Our Business, the LCRN 2009 conference.
Real Help for Communities: Volunteers, Charities and Social Enterprises | 10 February 2009
The Government today pledged up to £42.5 million to help volunteers, charities and social enterprises deliver extra real help to those that need it most, during the global economic downturn.
Knowledge Sharing Day Held at Furniture Matters | 30 January 2009
LCRN Members gathered in Morecambe to learn about Furniture Matters and share experiences.
Red Rose Recycling Award Winners Reward Volunteers | 16 January 2009
West Lancashire Community Recycling Service have used their £1000 prize for Best Community Enterprise to treat their volunteers to a Christmas night out with a Chinese buffet.
Average weights for reuse updated | 12 January 2009
A more reliable system for councils and community groups to calculate the volume of household items which they reuse was unveiled last week.
Christmas Wrapping the Eco Way | 23 December 2008
Recycle Now discovers the art of gift wrapping - Japanese style. Watch the step by step guide here.
Discussions between community recycler and Sita break down | 15 December 2008
Talks between West-Yorkshire-based community recycler Kerbside Calderdale and Sita UK have broken down as both sides have failed to reach a partnership agreement to deliver recycling services to the borough of Calderdale.
Your chance to contribute to the Government's action plan of support for the third sector | 01 December 2008
Following an NCVO summit on the impact of the economic downturn on the third sector, Kevin Brennan, Minister for the Third Sector, announced plans to publish a third sector action plan in the New Year.
Lottery Funding Policies - Your Views Wanted | 27 November 2008
Big thinking is your chance to give your views and help plan for the future. Over the next few months they will be asking you to help shape the funding policies from 2009 - 2015. These will guide how funds are awarded to projects.
LCRN Sponsors Local School Football Team | 20 November 2008
Gregson Lane Junior FC Under 7s receive sponsorship from the LCRN
Third Sector Strategy Published by Defra | 14 November 2008
November 2008 Defra published its "Third Sector Strategy", which summarised the Government's Programme. Defra’s Third Sector Strategy signals the Department’s commitment to working with the third sector.
Free Membership Available | 27 October 2008
Join now, simply complete and return the form to register.
Join Us - Become a Member! | 12 September 2008
The Lancashire CRN profides information, networking, recognition and...
Renew Your Membership Online | 12 September 2008
Is your membership coming to an end?
Red Rose Recycling Awards | 11 September 2008
Rewards for the greenest people in Lancashire!
Welcome to the brand new-look Lancashire CRN website!! | 21 August 2008
The new site has been launched to help promote the services, events, news and funding opportunities to both current and potential Lancashire CRN members.
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