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Empowering the Voluntary Sector Newsletter
In the first two articles, Louise Whitfield outlines recent judicial reviews involving voluntary sector organisations in the areas of race and disability equality duties. There is an overview of the planned masterclass in public law, and the usual listing of workshops planned up to the end of March. EVS Newsletter Nov 08
New Minimum Wage Figures
From October 2008, the national minimum wages will be as follows;
| Over 22 years old | £5.73 per hour | (currently £5.52) |
| 18 to 21 years old | £4.77 per hour | (currently £4.60) |
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16 to 17 years old
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£3.53 per hour | (currently £3.40) |
VAC Newsletter
The latest edition of the VAC newsletter includes articles on training, POPPS, volunteering, Refugee Week, funding and more. You can read the latest edition by visiting www.cvac.org.uk/homedir/documents/Sept-Oct08final.pdf
Workforce Development and Learning
Many groups were interested in the Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults training that was held. Unfortunately there is no one at present to continue this training although individuals from VCS groups can access training through the Council. For details, please download the guide through the link below, and see page 36/7. Please note that each person needs to fill in the training application form. If you have any queries, please contact the Workforce Development and Learning Team on 01422 393371.
Workforce Development and Learning Guide
WYCAS Summer Newsletter
The summer edition of the WYCAS newsletter has information on Good Practice guides, payments to trustees, money saving tips and other useful topics. You can download the newsletter via the link below.
WYCAS Newsletter summer 08