Just 0.5% of all trustees in England and Wales are aged between 18 and 24. New research by the Charity Commission suggests that few young people know about charity trusteeship, and that charities are not doing enough to think creatively about how to attract them to the role.

The application process for funding from West Yorkshire Grants in 2011-12 is now open. Deadline 29 October.

New research finds that Volunteer Managers are undervalued and underfunded.

Views are being sought on the clarity of draft revised guidance on the definition of a disabled person who is protected from discrimination.

The Charity Commission has decided that it will not give consent to the Leeds charity Catholic Care to amend its charitable objects to restrict its adoption services to heterosexual prospective parents only.

Leeds Voice and Voluntary Action-Leeds (VA-L) are driving an initiative to increase understanding between rural and urban communities and encourage partnerships between organisations and schools in both areas.

Grants of £250 for people that want to take the first steps towards volunteering by working with a group of friends, neighbours or colleagues on a specific project or activity. The next deadline for grant applications is 10 September.

If you are a Leeds-based voluntary or community group with an income of under £30,000 p.a. you might be eligible for a Grassroots Grant. The forthcoming deadline for both Standard Grants (£901 to £5,000) and Small Grants (up to £900) is Friday 1 October.

These awards are designed to recognise and celebrate the contribution that volunteers make to the city. Deadline for nominations is 30 September, awards event 1 December.

This booklet has been updated in July 2010.