The latest issue of Youth News is now available on the VYS website - http://www.vysdevon.org.uk/page/youth_news.

 

Is an elderly relative or friend of yours a danger behind the wheel? Are you facing the dilemma:  Should you take away their keys?

Or are you an elderly driver who is determined to keep motoring when others think you should stop?

Andrew Abbott is making a documentary for BBC1...

The Association of Charity Shops estimates that between £2.5 and £3 million is lost to charities through theft and people mistakenly giving unwanted clothing to commercial companies in the belief that they are giving to charity.

‘Give...

Have you just become a new Dad, or are you just about to? Congratulations!  Did you know that 91% of new Dads take time off around the birth of their child?  Quite naturally, you’ll want to spend as much time with your new addition as you can.  To help you make the most of your...

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has launched a campaign to stop bad sales practices used by some stock broking firms using high-pressure techniques to sell high risk investment products, often to potentially vulnerable people for whom such products are not suitable.  The campaign...

The Children’s Society - Check Point
Are seeking to recruit a Substance Misuse Worker
£21,909 – £24,958 pa
Based in Torquay (Ref: S01701)

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The 8th of March is International Women's Day 2010.  International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future.  The first IWD was run in 1911 with next year being the IWD Global Centenary 1911-...

CHAD require a part-time Outings and Activities Organiser. We are looking for a person with ideas and initiative.  Experience of dealing with the handicapped and disabled is essential.  Must be able to work alone and with the disabled groups. Would be expected to co-ordinate outings,...

Children's Minister Dawn Primarolo has announced three new pilot projects to provide parents and grandparents with information, support and advice including beGrand.net which is a website for grandparents; Parenting On Demand will provide videos online to support parents/carers of children aged...

The Beacon Fellowship Charitable Trust has put out the call for nominations for the Beacon Prize 2010. Do you know any philanthropy heroes? Do you know someone who deserves national recognition for all the good work they do?

Beacon is urging YOU to nominate individuals who have made a...

Torbay Council is taking part in the national campaign: 'Somebody else's child; everybody's responsibility' 22 - 28 February in partnership with the British Association for Adoption & Fostering which aims to raise awareness about private fostering.

Many people find themselves looking...

Team Leader with Domestic Violence specialism
Wage: £10,580.24  
£21,306 pro rata (NJC Scale 25)
Annual Hours: 863.75 (22 hours per week/39 weeks per year)

The Devon...

Nightstop Devon provides emergency accommodation to young people who would otherwise be facing a night on the streets. They are looking to expand their service to cover Torbay and South-Hams, as there appears to be a real need for a Nightstop service.

“We have a fantastic group of...