http://www.mandbf.org/ The latest news from Mentoring and Befriending Foundation Fri, 18 May 2012 10:38:22 +00002012-05-10 11:10:22http://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/congratulations-to-the-latest-aps-achievershttp://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/congratulations-to-the-latest-aps-achieversThe latest projects to have achieved the national quality standard2012-05-04 11:59:51http://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/health-and-social-care-volunteering-fund-pre-application-eventshttp://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/health-and-social-care-volunteering-fund-pre-application-eventsThe Fund will be open to applications shortly - book onto re-application events to find out more2012-05-01 08:00:36http://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/mbf-training-offers-and-new-getting-started-packagehttp://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/mbf-training-offers-and-new-getting-started-packageResponding to MBF network member feedback, we have put together the following special offers and packages2012-04-30 10:00:59http://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/the-tilley-awards-recognise-innovative-crime-fighting-projects-where-police-community-groups-and-public-successfully-work-togetherhttp://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/the-tilley-awards-recognise-innovative-crime-fighting-projects-where-police-community-groups-and-public-successfully-work-togetherClosing date for applications is 27 June 20122012-04-23 09:25:31http://www.mandbf.org/news/policy-and-evidence-news/100000-mentors-to-visit-former-schools-to-help-improve-employment-prospectshttp://www.mandbf.org/news/policy-and-evidence-news/100000-mentors-to-visit-former-schools-to-help-improve-employment-prospectsRead the full article in ‘Children and Young People Now’, 17 April 20122012-04-23 08:41:07http://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/peter-cruddas-foundation-supports-mentoring-for-disengaged-young-peoplehttp://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/peter-cruddas-foundation-supports-mentoring-for-disengaged-young-peopleWill support mentoring in London area2012-04-18 13:07:08http://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/mbf-attend-key-funding-conferencehttp://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/mbf-attend-key-funding-conferenceOverview and key messages from funding conference2012-04-16 15:38:51http://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/big-lottery-releases-its-new-priorities-for-2012-2015http://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/big-lottery-releases-its-new-priorities-for-2012-2015Looking to support social investment development and closer links with private sector2012-04-16 15:16:26http://www.mandbf.org/news/policy-and-evidence-news/understanding-society-research-findings-into-social-supporthttp://www.mandbf.org/news/policy-and-evidence-news/understanding-society-research-findings-into-social-supportLongitudinal research helping us to understand pressing social issues2012-04-16 13:02:31http://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/hedley-foundation-grants-mainly-target-support-for-young-peoplehttp://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/hedley-foundation-grants-mainly-target-support-for-young-peopleLesser-funded objectives include disabled people, the terminally ill and provision of specialist equipment and support for carers2012-04-13 11:55:39http://www.mandbf.org/news/guidance-and-support-news/microsoft-britain-works-initiative-for-registered-charities-with-an-employability-programmehttp://www.mandbf.org/news/guidance-and-support-news/microsoft-britain-works-initiative-for-registered-charities-with-an-employability-programmeRegister your interest to access free benefits such as resources, software and training2012-04-13 11:25:42http://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/big-lottery-funds-village-sos-scheme-supporting-rural-communities-with-issues-including-isolationhttp://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/big-lottery-funds-village-sos-scheme-supporting-rural-communities-with-issues-including-isolationProjects based in communities that have a population of 3000 people or less can be funded2012-04-13 10:37:21http://www.mandbf.org/news/policy-and-evidence-news/health-and-wellbeing-boards-system-leaders-or-talking-shops-read-latest-report-from-kings-fundhttp://www.mandbf.org/news/policy-and-evidence-news/health-and-wellbeing-boards-system-leaders-or-talking-shops-read-latest-report-from-kings-fundThe King's Fund releases report with latest findings and case studies on development2012-04-12 15:40:23http://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/new-training-toolkits-now-availablehttp://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/new-training-toolkits-now-availableFind out about MBF's new training toolkits2012-04-12 12:48:41http://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/sport-for-change-programme-looks-to-fund-mentoringhttp://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/sport-for-change-programme-looks-to-fund-mentoringMake your application by 8 June 20122012-04-11 15:46:52http://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/maurice-wohl-charitable-foundation-grantshttp://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/maurice-wohl-charitable-foundation-grantsSupports broad aims including care for children, older people plus support of the arts2012-04-11 15:34:29http://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/awards-to-boost-sporting-talenthttp://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/awards-to-boost-sporting-talentBoost Charitable Trust champions overlooked sporting talent2012-04-11 13:20:34http://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/launch-of-the-mbf-training-and-resources-catalogue-20122013http://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/launch-of-the-mbf-training-and-resources-catalogue-20122013Special discounts and offers now available for 2012-20132012-04-05 13:45:51http://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/volunteers-week-is-just-around-the-cornerhttp://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/volunteers-week-is-just-around-the-cornerMBF support this year's Volunteers Week 20122012-03-23 18:08:16http://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/noms-volunteering-and-mentoring-project-free-aps-bursary-offerhttp://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/noms-volunteering-and-mentoring-project-free-aps-bursary-offerCheck if your project is eligible to apply and if so, book onto our specialist briefing events to find out more2012-03-22 12:11:18http://www.mandbf.org/news/policy-and-evidence-news/latest-views-on-the-budgets-impact-on-the-voluntary-sectorhttp://www.mandbf.org/news/policy-and-evidence-news/latest-views-on-the-budgets-impact-on-the-voluntary-sectorFind out the latest views on how latest budget will impact on the voluntary sector2012-03-22 11:58:31http://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/new-mbf-consultancy-and-development-serviceshttp://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/new-mbf-consultancy-and-development-servicesFind out how we can support you to increase the quality and effectiveness of your mentoring and befriending service2012-03-19 15:54:32http://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/congratulations-to-the-latest-projects-accredited-with-aps-9http://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/congratulations-to-the-latest-projects-accredited-with-aps-9The latest projects to have achieved the national qality standard2012-03-19 14:48:44http://www.mandbf.org/news/policy-and-evidence-news/strategy-for-social-justice-launched-by-government-with-a-focus-on-early-interventionhttp://www.mandbf.org/news/policy-and-evidence-news/strategy-for-social-justice-launched-by-government-with-a-focus-on-early-interventionMentoring and befriending activities are well positioned to support the implementation of this strategy2012-03-19 13:50:55http://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/mapping-questionnaire-for-mentoring-projects-working-with-offenders-and-ex-offendershttp://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/mapping-questionnaire-for-mentoring-projects-working-with-offenders-and-ex-offendersDo you providing volunteering and mentoring services with and by offenders across England and Wales? If yes, get your services included in this national mapping exercise