INFORMATION GUIDES

Here are our information guides taken from our knowledgebase.

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	Guide to rural network support (PDF: 910.5KB) This new guide gives rural voluntary and community organisations, and those working with them, a clear introduction to rural networks in Yorkshire and the Humber. It outlines what each of the networks aims to achieve and how they will support and improve the representation of rural VCS organisations. It is the first in a new series of Regional Forum guides for the voluntary and community sector.
	Equality Bill - new briefing design (PDF: 264.32KB) The Regional Forum has published a briefing on the Equality Bill. This update gives details on: * the progress of the Bill through Parliament * the content of the Bill * some key Issues and Concerns
	VCS Regional Infrastructure and Networks Yorkshire and the Humber (PDF: 294.28KB) Infrastructure and support services are organisations, people and activities that help build the skills and capacity of voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations. They act as a voice for the VCS. This new guide focuses and gives details on regional infrastructure organisations and networks in Yorkshire and the Humber.
	The Equalities Briefing (PDF: 53.28KB) This briefing signposts readers to some of the principal policies, strategies, structures and information designed to support and advance the equalities and diversity agendas active in the Yorkshire and Humber region.
	Connecting for Progress (PDF: 297.12KB) Government policy, local commitment and commercial sense are all promoting cross sector partnerships, effective community consultation and implementing diversity. Yet finding ways to do this well can be challenging. This brochure sets out some key information about how to do this.
	Regional Compact Certificate (PDF: 126.8KB) Each of the signitories to the Regional Compact receives a Certificate to acknowledge their commitment to the Compact. This is the Regional Forum Certificate.
	Regional Voluntary and Community Sector Networks in England (PDF: 28.51KB) In each of the nine English regions there is a generalist network which champions the engagement of the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in regional policy and strategy. They develop and support the contribution of the sector to regional progress and raise awareness and understanding of the sector’s roles. This short guide highlights some of the work of each of the nine networks in England. This is a text only version of the booklet produced by the South West Forum.
	Commissioning services from the third sector (PDF: 153.87KB) This briefing paper sets out to help service planners and commissioners to understand, access and work with third sector mental health service providers in Yorkshire and the Humber. It also aims to support third sector organisations to contact local commissioners, and potential partner organisations.
	A Short Guide to our Strategic Plan 2006-2009 (PDF: 936.2KB) This Strategic Plan sets out the Regional Forum's aims, objectives and activities for its next stage of development from 2006 to 2009.
	Regional Structures Guide (PDF: 166.24KB) This updated version of our popular Regional Structures Guide introduces readers to the agencies which make up the Yorkshire and Humber region.
	How Does the Social Economy Fit into Public Procurement? (PDF: 152.14KB) A resource highlighting how the public sector can encourage the social economy to engage in the procurement process. It also lists a range of potential areas of procurement opportunity for social economy organisations.
	Regional ChangeUp Links across England (PDF: 10.18KB) This is a guide to the key organisations leading ChangeUp activities across England.
	Regional Forum - List of Yorkshire and Humber Members of Parliament (PDF: 20.24KB) A list of all 56 regional MPs and contact details compiled from the results of the election on 5th May 2005.