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Are you a funding adviser, development worker or does your role include supporting VCS groups to access funds? Have you been in post for at least six months?

One EM, in partnership with EMFAN, are offering an online accredited OCN level 3 course in Advising Groups on Funding Issues delivered by Fit4Funding. Aimed at funding advisers, development workers and anyone whose role includes supporting VCS groups to access funding, this online course combines a range of interactive experiences, networking opportunities and one-to-one support, to deliver training on:

Leicestershire AIDS Support Services (LASS), a full member of One East Midlands and the Health and Social Care Network, has announced that it is honoured to welcome Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu in the new role of their International Patron.

This is the first time in its history that LASS has sought the support of the patron and the Archbishop's acceptance of the position reflects the variety of challenges that working in HIV presents and comes as LASS prepares to launch their 25th Anniversary Year in June.

As part of the Queen's Speech on 9 May, a Small Donations Bill has been introduced, will allow charities to claim top-up payments, similar to Gift Aid, on small donations totalling up to £5,000 a year without individual paperwork.

The Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme will allow charities to submit claims for payments of 25p for each £1 donated, on any number of donations of £20 or less, without needing Gift Aid declarations, up to £1,250 a year.

One East Midlands has submitted a response, on behalf of its members, to the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills Partnership Agreement: Delivery of Structural Funds, Rural Development Funds and Maritime and Fisheries Funds in England Consultation.