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Directory of Social Change Awards
The Social Change Awards are for all those working to achieve a positive change in society - individuals, charities, community groups, funders, companies, public bodies. You don't have to be a charity to apply.  There are a number of categories and you can nominate yourself or others and and the nomination process is simple.  The closing date for nominating others is 3rd September and for nominating yourself 10th September.  There will be a public vote in October.  See the DSC Social Change Awards website for details. 

Sheffield Schools Need Governors
It’s official – school governors do make a significant difference, according to both Ofsted and the Government. As a Governor you would help to set the strategic direction of the school and, in the role of Critical Friend, offer both challenge and support to school leaders and hold them to account for the progress of children and young people.
To find out more, please contact Razwan Ul-Haq on 0777 3963 502

Queen's Award nominations open
Since Her Majesty’s Golden Jubilee, the Queen has awarded this prestigious national honour to hundreds of volunteering groups across the UK. This award for Voluntary Service is equivalent to the MBE and recognises the outstanding contribution that volunteers make to their local communities. If you know of a volunteer group that devotes its time to helping others in your local community and deserves recognition, nominate them for an Award. You can nominate a group of 2 or more people if it is based in the UK and more than half its members are volunteers. It’s easy to nominate, for more information:
- go to http://www.queensawardvoluntary.gov.uk   email queensaward@consol.co.uk   telephone 020 7781 2397
Deadline: complete and submit the Nomination Form before 30th September 2010 for consideration in the 2011 round.


Upcoming Events

If you are organising an event and would like to advertise it on this page please get in touch:
0114 253 6649 /
vc@vas.org.uk

If you have questions about an event or would like to confirm details please contact the organisation direct. Their contact details are included with each entry.

5th September 2010
Run and cheer for Sheffield Alzheimer’s Society You can take part in Bupa’s Great Run Series and help raise funds for Sheffield Alzheimer’s Society more
10th September 2010
Charity Ball in support of Alzheimer’s Society A fun night of live music, disco (courtesy of Steve Massam of the BBC), hot food, a fantastic charity auction, raffle and prizes to be won. Tickets are available to buy until 26th August... more
19th September 2010
Do the Great North Run for the Red Cross! Do the Newcastle to South Shields half marathon and raise money for British Red Cross more
Farm Fayre - Whirlow Hall Farm Come and get involved at the ever popular Whirlow Hall Farm Fayre - there's lots to do and see for all... more
24th September 2010
Open Day at Dogs for the Disabled From 11am - 1pm in Wakefield, the open day is free of charge more
30th October 2010
Open Day at Dogs for the Disabled From 11am - 1pm in Wakefield, the open day is free of charge more
CSV Make a Difference Day You can be a part of CSV's Make a Difference Day this year! more
26th November 2010
Open Day at Dogs for the Disabled From 11am - 1pm in Wakefield, the open day is free of charge more
11th December 2010
Open Day at Dogs for the Disabled From 11am - 1pm in Wakefield, the open day is free of charge more