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Living with Dementia in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

Local people shared their views and experiences of Dementia services in our new report ‘Living with Dementia in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland’.
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Volunteer Village

King Charles III Coronation Party in the Park - Sunday 7 May 12pm to 5pm at the Bath Grounds, Ashby de la Zouch
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The Big Help Out

To mark the Coronation of His Majesty the King on Saturday 6 May, thousands of organisations across the country are getting together to give people opportunities to help out in our own local communities.
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Healthwatch Leicester and Healthwatch Leicestershire

Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) has been appointed by Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council to provide local Healthwatch services from April 2023.
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Diversifying income through the cost of living crisis

Hard-pressed third sector organisations say they are facing a perfect storm of rising demand and costs while donations and volunteer support are plummeting.
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A guide to VAT for charities and not-for-profit organisations

Calculating VAT correctly can be complicated for any organisation, but this is especially true for not-for-profit and charity organisations.
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What could your organisation raise in 30 days?

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Leicestershire County Council – Independent Members wanted

We’re looking for multi-skilled people to make a positive contribution to ensuring we deliver and promote good governance.
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How to start a Friendly Community

The Friendly Communities approach involves working with your local community to develop opportunities that support a more inclusive and welcoming environment.
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