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Case Studies

A nationwide network of communities offers practical support to Bosnia's refugees

thumb More than 10,000 Bosnian refugees are trying to rebuild their lives in the UK. The Bosnia and Herzegovina UK Network is reaching out to help.

A pioneering merger in Cumbria has brought the ‘big picture’ into focus without losing sight of local issues

thumb Four district Councils for Voluntary Service have evolved into one ‘super CVS’ delivering county-wide solutions.

LeicesterShire volunteers gain website, guides and workshops as centres join forces

thumb The LeicesterShire Volunteer Centre Network encourages individual groups to act together ensuring time and resources are used more efficiently.

Black on Board opens boardroom doors to London’s minority ethnic communities

thumb Olmec’s Black on Board project is tackling the low level of BME representation in the boardrooms of social housing organisations.