Local Consultations

Incorporation of The Alliance

The consultation on proposals to incorporate The Alliance as a charitable company limited by guarantee closed on 30 April.  All those who replied have received a written response.  A composite letter detailing all the points raised and The Alliance response can be viewed by clicking here

National Consultations

Skills Third Sector - A National Skills Strategy for the Voluntary Sector 

 Launch date Friday 9 July 2010

Closing date Friday 1 October 2010  

Your views on a National Skills Strategy for the Voluntary Sector are needed as the government has pledged support to voluntary sector organisations in delivering the Big Society, particularly in providing more public services and building strong communities.

To rise to these challenges charities, social enterprises and other voluntary sector organisations need people with the right skills in the right numbers to make a difference.

To take part in the consultation online visit http://www.skills-thirdsector.org.uk/research_policy/skills_strategy_consultation/ 
 

Independent Review of the Office of the Children's Commissioner - Call for Evidence

Launch Date: Monday 12 July 2010

Closing Date: Monday 4 October 2010

The Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove, has invited John Dunford to conduct an independent review of the office, role and functions of the Children's Commissioner for England. The review is looking particularly at the powers, remit and functions of the Children's Commissioner, how this role relates to other functions supported by Government and value for money. The review is being supported by a secretariat of Department for Education officials. The review was announced in Parliament on 12 July 2010.

http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/consultations/index.cfm?action=consultationDetails&consultationId=1726&external=no&menu=1

For news from the site of the Children's Commissioner see http://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/content/external_news/content_4830