ADP Projects (UK) Ltd are a design, space planning and project management company who are working with Third Sector organisations to help deliver the best possible facilities to charitable, not for profit organisations, communities and social inclusion projects. If you are seeking funding for a community building, having a grant application that has been researched and fully costed may help gain extra points in the final decision making process.

If you would like help with planning, designing and managing an interior project, please contact Alex MacPherson or Mark Jowsey on 0116 25 33 446 or email alex@adp-projects.com or mark@adp-projects.com

International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander has announced a new global volunteering scheme for 18 to 25-year-olds. Platform2 will offer young adults from less advantaged backgrounds the opportunity to live, work and learn about life in poorer countries. Over the next three years 2,500 young adults will be sponsored to do voluntary work in a developing country and raise awareness of development issues in the UK.

From Charities Evaluation Services. http://digbig.com/4xjfg or http://www.ces-vol.org.uk

This Government Procurement Service toolkit is for current and aspiring procurement leaders to assess their skills and identify development needs when planning and progressing their careers in the procurement profession. http://digbig.com/4wnew or http://www.ogc.gov.uk