Social media is a very useful communications and marketing tool for community groups - for raising awareness of services across the community, maintaining contact between members, and for reminding the community of the need for volunteers where appropriate.  Facebook is the best known medium fo...

The Rural Services Network is the national voice for rural areas, campaigning on their members behalf for a fairer deal for rural communities. Read more about the work that they do and how you can get involved by writing to your MP and telling them about your frustrations and the impact on...

All VCSE groups should consider the impact of NCC budget, even if they are not directly funded by them for services. Why?  Well, our sectors services play a vital part in supporting people who rely on public services or help to prevent people from needing public services.  Our impact ca...