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Iconic Trellick Tower ‘Dezz Rezz’ Opens for Buzzziness
A replica of the iconic Trellick Tower block that is designed to provide a home for endangered solitary bees will be unveiled next to its much larger design classic as part of the launch of this year's CSV Action Earth campaign supported by Morrisons.
Sir Jon Shortridge takes over as Chairman of UK volunteering charity CSV
The UK’s leading volunteering and training charity, CSV, today (Thursday 4th February 2010) confirmed the appointment of Sir Jon Shortridge KCB as its new Chairman.
Sir Jon, who lives in Cardiff, is an experienced public servant and leader and was Permanent Secretary in Wales for over nine years. He also worked in Whitehall. He began his career as a social researcher and town planner for 15 years.
Speaking about his unanimous appointment by CSV’s Council, Sir Jon said:
Young People Bring Libraries into the 21st Century
School age children in deprived areas are putting their library back into the centre of community life; making the libraries more relevant to them and encouraging other young people to be involved.
CSV appoints Ruth Jenkins as new Director of Finance
The UK’s leading volunteering charity, CSV today (20 January 2010) confirmed that Ruth Jenkins will be taking over as Director of Finance following the retirement of the current Director, Chris Snelling on 1st April.
Ruth (30) is currently Head of Finance with Homeless Link. Ruth makes a welcome return to CSV after successfully completing professional accountancy and voluntary sector qualifications while working for Gotham Erskine (2004-09).