Comments on: Free workshop in Exeter to find out how your organisation can get involved with Parliament http://www.peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk/2009/10/14/free-workshop-in-exeter-to-find-out-how-your-organisation-can-get-involved-with-parliament/ The People's Republic of South Devon is a left-leaning magazine that champions lesser covered local news along with national and global issues. We value diversity, equality, participation and solidarity. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:11:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Naomi http://www.peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk/2009/10/14/free-workshop-in-exeter-to-find-out-how-your-organisation-can-get-involved-with-parliament/comment-page-1/#comment-130734 Naomi Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:39:42 +0000 http://www.peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk/?p=7912#comment-130734 You're absolutely right Kevin - there are a lot of issues which affect the voluntary sector which are actually political or to do with decisions made in Parliament. Knowing how to engage with Parliament and get your views across is important to make sure that you can have a say in those decisions. Parliamentary Outreach is here to help you gain the knowledge and confidence to get your voice heard. Come to the workshop on Friday, or contact me on the number/email address above to find out more. Naomi You’re absolutely right Kevin – there are a lot of issues which affect the voluntary sector which are actually political or to do with decisions made in Parliament. Knowing how to engage with Parliament and get your views across is important to make sure that you can have a say in those decisions. Parliamentary Outreach is here to help you gain the knowledge and confidence to get your voice heard. Come to the workshop on Friday, or contact me on the number/email address above to find out more.
Naomi

]]> By: Kevin http://www.peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk/2009/10/14/free-workshop-in-exeter-to-find-out-how-your-organisation-can-get-involved-with-parliament/comment-page-1/#comment-130283 Kevin Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:25:08 +0000 http://www.peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk/?p=7912#comment-130283 Getting to know how the political system works is going to become even more important, even crucial for the survival of many organisations that we have become to rely upon. A few things that are happening at the moment affecting the voluntary sector: * A real fall in donations, interest income and availability of grant funding * The threat of up to 15% cuts in public expenditure after next year’s election * Conservative-controlled councils such as Devon holding back expenditure until, post-election, they can release funds and claim credit * Both parties getting more interested in Social Enterprises, to the extent of hiving off entire sections of local authorities such as Social Service departments. Getting to know how the political system works is going to become even more important, even crucial for the survival of many organisations that we have become to rely upon. A few things that are happening at the moment affecting the voluntary sector:

* A real fall in donations, interest income and availability of grant funding
* The threat of up to 15% cuts in public expenditure after next year’s election
* Conservative-controlled councils such as Devon holding back expenditure until, post-election, they can release funds and claim credit
* Both parties getting more interested in Social Enterprises, to the extent of hiving off entire sections of local authorities such as Social Service departments.

]]>