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Awards and Funding
Call for Assisted Living: Economic Models a= nd Social Behavioural Studies:
Launch of Call for Assisted Living: Economic Models and Social and Behavioural Studies
The aim of this Call for Assis= ted Living: Economic Models and Social and Behavioural Studies is to address ne= eds identified in the areas of Economic and Business Models and Social and Behavioural Studies. The Economic and Business Modelling theme will a= im to provide improved evidence to underpin industry and social enterprise, to encourage investment in, and implementation of, assisted living services and technology. The Social and Behavioural Studies theme will aim to bett= er understand the interactions between Assisted Living technologies and servic= es, and individuals, families and communities.
Funding of up to £10 million in total is available.
The priorities in the themes of Economic and Business Models and Social and Behavioural Studies in Assisted= Living are as follows:
Economic and Business Models Priorities:
· Understanding current and future markets for assisted living. Will the market in the UK be driven by statutory provision, by the NHS, or will it be private or third sector provision or a combination of these? What is the interplay between the two?
· How will technology challenge the business model? Will the main business, and employment generation be in service provision, rather than device manufacture? How can the industry investment case move on?
· How can financial flow models be developed a= nd new services integrated within the NHS and Local Authorities? What organisational changes will be needed if large-scale deployments of assisted living technologies are to be implemented? How can wider benefits and returns on investment, eg health and social benefits, be measured when hard= to quantify in strict cash terms? What are the elements required to gene= rate significant market pull from private purchase and how might this affect statutory service provision?
Social and Behavioural Studies Priorities:
· Understanding the wide range of 'users' of assisted living technology and their varying contexts, including families a= nd carers.
· Understanding the current and future nature = of assisting living technologies and services.
· Understanding the relatively low demand for = new assisted living technology at individual, family, community levels, eg how might continued problems around limited usefulness, usability, poor image, unattractive products, stigma, lack of a joined-up service model and percei= ved impact on privacy be addressed?
· Understanding the relatively low demand for assisted living technology at an organisational level, eg through Primary C= are Trusts, local authorities and the third sector.
Assistance is available to UK businesses and the health and care sector.
The deadline for receipt of
applications is 30th July 2010.
Freerunner – Free WiFi A= ccess:
Freerunner - Free WiFi access for communi=
ty
spaces and charities
Freerunner is offering to inst= all free WiFi wireless internet access in 50 public places for at least three years. The company will also install the Freerunner service for free in 500 charity buildings, provided = that they have broadband access.
WiFi operators only cover urban areas where they can make lots of money from business travellers. So they decided to do somethi= ng about it. They have a fund in place to get internet access to people = who need it. The fund is paid for= by the commercial side of their business, a number of corporate sponsors and advertising they place at the start of your internet session.
Let them know why your communi=
ty
needs WiFi and they will come and install a totally free service in a
public place for 3 years (or longer if they find sponsors to pay for it).
Freerunner has also partnered = with JustGiving.com to put free WiFi internet access where it's really needed - charities. If your charity ha= s a broadband connection, they will come and install the Freerunner service for free in your location. It is perfect for charity shops as it gives people another reason to visit. It also gives you the chance to he= lp bridge the digital divide. JustGiving.com and Freerunner have committed to provide this service= to 500 charities, totally free of charge, forever.
For more informat= ion, visit Website:
http://www.freerunr.com/=
about/
For an application form visit:
Website:&nb= sp;http://www.freerunr.com/community/ Email: connectmenow@freerunr.com= Tel: (0800) 860 0815
Co-operative Charitable Foundation<= /span>:
The Community Fund is the Cooperative Charitable Foundation grant sch= eme that helps local communities throughout the UK. Since they started the initi= ative in 1997, thousands of clubs, community groups and self-help organisations h= ave benefited.
The way the scheme works is by committed members of The Co-operat= ive Group who want to help improve the lives of others, donate part or all = of their share of the profits. These members have already raised millions of pounds each year for all kinds of community projects, and last = year alone they gave away £1.2 million in donations.
If your community, voluntary or self-help group needs a grant of up between £100 and £= 2,000, you can apply using the online form. = Website: http://www.co-operative.coop/membership/local-communities/community= -fund/
Biffaward Flagship Scheme: <= /h1>
The 2010 Biffaward flags= hip scheme is now open for applications to fund projects that have something un= ique and exciting that no other project in the region, or possibly country, has.
The Flagship Scheme supports t= wo themes –
· rebuilding biodiversity and
· cultural facilities.
Community buildings are
Grants of £150,000 - £500,000 are available.
Projects must be site-based, within 25 miles of a Biffa operation and ten miles of an active landfill.
Unlike the Biffaward small and= main grants schemes, flagship applications are accepted only at a certain time e= ach year. To receive an expression of interest form you first need to contact:
Irene Greenwood Tel: 01636 670000 Email: igreenwood@rswt.org
If your project sounds eligible, she will email a form to you to complete.
The deadline for submitting an expression of interest is 1st July 2010.
The winners will be announced in November 2010.
For more information visit http://www.biffaward.org/abou=
t/foverview
Age UK Summer Grant Programme:
Age UK Summer Grant Programme Extended Deadline
Age UK's Summer Grant Programme offers funding in support of activities for older people aged 50 and over in England.
Grants of up to £500 are available to any voluntary or charitable club whose objectives are similar = to those of Age UK and whose annual turnover is less than £30,000 per an= num.
Examples of items that funding could be spent on include the following:
· Equipment for new and expanding services to older people, such as kitchen utensils, tea urns, chairs or crockery.
· Items needed for new and expanding activities for older people, such as art and craft equipment, CD players, games, visit= ing speakers or volunteer training.
· Publicity or events aimed at increasing membership.
Grants must be used for activi= ties or projects that will be implemented by 24th September 2010.
The extended deadline for
applications is tomorrow Friday 28th May 2010 (5pm)
http://www.ageuk.org.uk/professional-resources/=
summer-grant-programme/
Sylvia Waddilove Foundatio= n UK:
Sylvia Waddilove Foundation UK: Notice of Upcoming Deadline
The Sylvia Waddilove Foundation awards grant funding to organisations in the United Kingdom working in the following areas:
· Education.
· Musical composition.
· Herbal medicine.
· Medical research, especially regarding ageing diseases.
· Assistance of the disabled.
· Farming, organic farming animal husbandry.
Grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 are available, with preference given= to small charities that rely on volunteers, will carry out the work themselves= and can demonstrate a successful history of projects.
The Founda= tion welcomes applications from UK registered charities with an annual income of less than £500,000, although other organisations may be considered if they meet the Foundation's eligibility criteria.
The Trustees meet to consider applications in January, April, July and October = each year.
The deadline for consideratio=
n at
the July 2010 meeting is 25th June 2010 (5.30 pm).
Full
details at:
European Commission’s Preparatory Action in the Field of Sport:
European Commission's Preparatory Act=
ion in
the Field of Sport - New Call for Proposals
The main objective of the Preparatory Action in the Field of Sport is to prepare future EU actions in this field. This Call for Proposals will support transnational projec= ts put forward by public bodies or civil society organisations in order to identify and test suitable networks and good practices in the field of spor= t, in the following areas:
· Fight against doping.
· Promoting social inclusion in and through sp= ort.
· Promoting volunteering in sport.
The budget available for this = Call for Proposals is EUR 2,500,000. There are no minimum or maximum grant= levels stated in the guidelines.
Under this Call, the following= two categories of UK applicants are eligible:
· Public bodies.
· Civil society organisations.
Projects must sta= rt between 1st December 2010 and 31st March 2011 and end= no later than 30th June 2012.
Applications must be submitte=
d by
31st August 2010.
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.=
do?uri=3DOJ:C:2010:133:0010:0011:EN:PDF
Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepren= eur:
Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneur of the Year in the UK 2010 -
Now Open to Entries
The Stelios Award= for Disabled Entrepreneur of the Year in the UK 2010 is now open to entries.
Sponsored by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou and administered by Leonard Cheshire Disability, the Award see= ks out and celebrates business ability by recognising an exceptional disabled entrepreneur. It is open to disabled entrepreneurs on the management = board, and with ownership, of any business in the UK. Eligible businesses mu= st have an annual turnover above £10,000 and have been trading for betwe= en one and five years.
The winner will receive a priz= e of £50,000 to fund the further growth of their business, to be awarded by Stelios on 25 November 2010 at the Growing Business Awards.
The deadline for entries is 3= rd September 2010 (5pm).
http://www.lcdisability.org/?lid=3D5083
Low Carbon Buildings Programme Cl= osed to New Applications:
The Government has announced t= hat it is committed to delivering over £6 billion of departmental spending cuts in 2010/11, and the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is contributing £85 million to this total.
The cuts will come from two sources, as follows:
About half will come from efficiencies and other savings across DECC's central spending and that of i= ts arm’s length bodies. The DECC has focused on making efficiencie= s in its back office functions first but some efficiencies in its programmes of = work are also possible. This will amount to approximately £42 millio= n.
The other half will come from cutting or slowing down planned expenditure. This will amount to approximately £43 million.
DECC has, therefore, announced that as of Monday, 24th= May 2010, the Low Carbon Building Programme (LCBP) will close to all new applications. Approximately £3 million of savings will be t= aken from the programme's closure.
The closure is for new applications only. Applications that were received before the program= me was closed will not be affected by the closure and current valid grant offe= rs will be honoured
Chase CVS News
Home Comforts Shortlisted for Jobcentre Plus Awards:
Chase CVS = is pleased to announce that the Home Comforts project has been shortlisted for three of the six Jobcentre Plus Awards 2010.
These are as follows:
·
The=
New
Recruit of the Year Award – Samantha
Ingram (Given to the most outstanding new recru=
it who
has found work since being previously unemployed)
·
The
Skills Development Award – Donna
Crowley (Given to the employer that has the best approach to developing the
skills of their people to maximise their potential)
·
Emp=
loyer
of the Year Award (Given to the employer in each region =
who
has made the most outstanding contribution to recruitment within their sect=
or
using Jobcentre Plus services and initiatives)
The projec= t has received invitation to attend the = West Midlands Jobcentre Plus Awards Ceremony on 7th July 2010, at= the Botanical Gardens, where the winners of each of the six award categories, recognising the outstanding contributions made by employers, employees and partners, will be announced by the judges.
Dates for your Diary:
Community Liaison Ser=
vice
Chadsmoor Neighbourhood Network
The following network meetings will take place =
at
Chase CVS from 10am to 1pm:
·
W=
ednesday
15th September – Age Concern – Befriending scheme- G=
uest
Speakers: Kristian Palmer/Liz Gooch
For more details please contact:
Caroline
Bradford, Community L=
iaison
Officer on:
01543-500404 or email carolinebradford@chase-cvs.org.uk
Events
Carers’ Drop-In Service, Rugeley:
A new monthly drop-in support = service for carers is being launched in September, in Rugeley at St Michael’s Church Hall, Main Road, Brereton, Rugeley, WS15 1DU.
The service will take place on= the second Monday of the month from10.00am to 1.00pm. The initial sessions are scheduled= as follows:
13th SEPTEMBER 2010
Launch Event with lunch provided
(Please telephone to reserve your lunch place)
11th OCTOBER 2010
Craft Activity and Complementary Therapies
8th NOVEMBER 2010
Card Making and Complementary Therapies
13th DECEMBER 2010
Complementary Therapies and Mince Pies
Download details HERE
Social Enterprise Innovat= ion Fund Event:
Free Conference Event
Social Enterprise Innovation Fund
‘Social Enterprise – Real Solutions to Real ProblemsR=
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When: Thursday 24th June, 10:15am - 4.00pm
Where: Enta Conference Centre (CIC), Mill Wharf, 10 Mill Street
Aston, Birmingham B6 4BS
In
2008/09 the Department of Health Social Enterprise Investment Fund included
specific funding for SHAs and commissioners interested in exploring social
enterprise solutions to service delivery, purchasing, or achieving better o=
utcomes
for specific target groups. This was the Innovation for Life Challenge Fund=
.
After eighteen months of intensive activity we are ready to tell the
story of our project – “Social enterprise: real solutions to re=
al
problems”.
The event will showcase the work to date but will focus on the ideas=
and
products that are likely to support policy and practice more widely.
Who should attend?
This event will be of interest to PCT and Local Authority commissioners, so=
cial
enterprises, those with lead responsibility for PSA 16 groups – at a
national, regional or local level – learning and skills professionals=
and
strategic partnerships.
For more information please see download flyer.
Download booking form HERE
To secure a place, please complete and return the booking form to angela.pal@i-se.co.uk
Dads, Lads and Daughters Club:
The latest =
programme
of events is listed below for the =
Dads, Lad=
s and
Daughters Club.
Forthcoming Events
| Date |
Event |
Location |
Times |
Details |
Children’s ages |
Places |
Cost |
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Saturday
5th June |
Victorian
Village |
Blists
Hill Ironbridge Gorge |
Approx. 10 – 4.30 including travel |
Travel
by coach. Experience the
atmosphere of life in the midlands of the industrial age. Canal-side village |
All ages |
48 |
Free,
bring a packed lunch if you want to save costs |
|
Saturday
12th June |
The
Iron Museum and Enginuity |
Ironbridge
Gorge |
Approx. 10 – 4.30 including travel |
Travel
by coach. Generate electric=
ity,
build bridges, see the Derby houses and Museum of the Gorge |
All ages |
48 |
Free,
bring a packed lunch if you want to save costs |
|
Saturday
19th June |
Father’s
Day event |
Avon
Community Centre
Cannock |
1.30
– 4.00 |
Fun
activities for all |
All ages |
100 |
Free |
|
Saturday
26th June |
Museums
and Sightseeing
|
Ironbridge
Gorge |
Approx. 10 – 4.30 including travel |
Travel
by coach. Make your own way
around Ironbridge – see the bridge, tile and china museums and tar
tunnel |
All ages |
48 |
Free,
bring a packed lunch if you want to save costs |
To book a place or if you have any queries please contact Lisa: lisa.pollard@relatesou=
thstaffs.co.uk
Tel 01543 3011
LINk Staffordshire AGM:
LINk Staffordshire
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 16th June 2010 – 6pm-8.30pm
Stafford and Rural Homes, Stafford Suite, Top Floor,
1 Parker Court, Dyson Way, Staffordshire Technology Park, Beaconside, Stafford ST18 0WP
Refreshments will be available
The AGM wi= ll provide an opportunity for you to learn about the work of the LINk; underst= and how you can help shape the LINk’s work plan activities for 2010/2011;= and how you can be involved in the LINk.
If you wou= ld like to attend the AGM please contact the LINk Support Team, either by telephone on 01785-887990 or by email at enquiries@staffordshirelink.staffs.com, who will then book a place for you and ensure that you receive further information prior = to the event.
Website:
www.staffordshirelink.org.uk
Wear Your Wellies for Wildlife:
Welly-themed
Afternoon Tea – Wolseley Centre
Friday 28th<= /sup> May - 2pm-4pm – Admission £1 inclusive of a hot drink
In aid of 'Wear your Well= ies for Wildlife' week, The Wolseley Centre will be hosting a welly-themed Afternoon Tea. There will be = stalls selling cakes, quiches, jewellery and second-hand books.
Youngsters can also get involv= ed and support the campaign by entering the Design a Wildlife Welly competition. Templates to enter are available from the Wolseley Centre priced at £1 each. There is also a Wacky Welly trail running du= ring the week where children have to find nine wellington boots featuring a wild= life conundrum scattered around the grounds of the Wolseley Centre. Trail sheets cost £1.
Call Liz Pegg on:
01889 880140 or email = press@staffs-wildlife.org.uk for more information on Wear your Wellies for Wildlife.
S3SN Events:
S3SN invites you to
the following Staffordshire Third Sector Network Reference G=
roup
meetings......
To register
on the event(s) below, please contact: janwright@ldcvs.org.uk
Economic Development =
and
Enterprise County Reference Group
At Staffordshire Wil=
dlife
Trust
Wolseley
Bridge, Stafford, ST17 0WT
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;
Roger Bradshaw, Head of Economic
Mental Health Sub Gro=
up
9th June
2010: 10.00am to 12.00 noon
At Girlguiding HQ, St
Peters School Site, Church Lane, Hixon, Staffordshire ST18 0PS Children & Young =
People
County Reference Group 16th June=
2010:
10.00am to 12.30pm At Girlguiding HQ, St
Peters School Site, Church Lane, Hixon, Staffordshire ST18 0PS Health & Wellbeing
County Reference Group 8th=
July
2010: 10.00am to 12.30pm At Girlguiding HQ, St
Peters School Site, Church Lane, Hixon, Staffordshire ST18 0PS PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF =
DATE
AND VENUE for the next S3SN Safe, Strong and
Cohesive Communities Reference Group meeting 12th July 2010
(prev. 20th July) - 10.00am -1.00pm At ADSIS Training Ro=
om, 2
Hargreaves Court, Staffordshire The theme will be: 'How
can the Third sector and Staffordshire Police work together to resolve issu=
es
and share good practice in Staffordshire' Are you or someone you care for having problems
using the telephone due to sight and hearing problems? Then you might find it useful to go al=
ong to
the: Sensory
Telephone Exhibition (there will be the opportunity to try out the phones to=
see
if they are able to support your needs) Avon Road Community
Centre, Cannock 1.15pm-3.00pm Refreshments 50p Supported by RNIB and RNID Staffordshire Shared Care Acti=
vity
Service is providing a range of activities and holiday clubs for children a=
nd
young people aged 5-18 years, with a full range of disabilities, offering an
assortment of fun things to do in the Cannock
Chase, Lichfield, Tamworth, Burton and Uttoxeter areas. The emphasis is on making frie=
nds
and having ·
Lei=
sure
Options - Every Saturday This group
provides a wide range of fun activities such as bowling, farms, parks, zoo,
cinema, outdoor pursuits etc. while encouraging the development of independ=
ence
and social skills. Where necessary, groups will be split to take account of
age. ·
Teen
Options - Every Wednesday <=
st1:time
Minute=3D"00" Hour=3D"18" w:st=3D"on">6pm-10pm for 12- 18yrs These
activities are aimed more specifically at teenagers, offering important time
with friends, promoting self esteem and developing practical life skills.
· =
Swim
Options - Weekly swimming sessions,
specifically for young people with physical, sensory or learning difficulti=
es,
hosted by Staffordshire Leisure Centres This session aims to integrate and
establish links with existing local mainstream swimming clubs, in a fun and
safe environment. · =
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Tas=
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Sports Workshops – Dates and Events yet to be published Contact: Beth Ashby at Staffordshire Shared Care on 01543-510143 Download details of Activities HERE England Disability Football Day When? SUNDAY 13th<=
/sup>
JUNE 2010 Where? ROE LANE PLAYING
FIELDS, WESTLANDS, NEWCAS=
TLE Time: 11am – 3pm<=
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Are you aged 10
– 18 years old with an interest in Disability Football? Want to know more
about joining your local Staffordshire Ability Counts League Club? Staffordshire FA =
and
the Staffordshire Ability Counts League are holding an ‘England Foo=
tball
Day’ for children around the County
with disabilities. The aim of=
the
event is for children that are interested in playing football to join toget=
her
and enjoy a fun filled environment. There will be an opportunity for the
children to play in a fun festival enabling them to meet new people and
discover what it is like to feel part of a team for the day. All Staffordshire
Ability Counts Clubs will be invited to attend the event so you and your ch=
ild
can meet the coaching staff and gather more information regarding the
respective clubs in your area. Each child that
participates will receive a goody plus an England Football Day certificate =
as
part of their festival experience. For further
information please contact: Jamie Leaning at: jamie.leaning@staffordshirefa.com or 01785-279831 The Big L=
unch
with the support of the Big Lottery Fu=
nd
is encouraging communities to come together through growing food and flower=
s; creating
street music, art and theatre; dressing the street and, of course, cooking =
and
eating together. It's a fantastic opportunity to bring your community toget=
her
and could be used to launch a new project, celebrate achievements or The Big Lunch is an Eden Project initiative with support from the Big
Lottery Fund. The aim is to get 3 million people together on Sunday 18=
th
July across the UK enjoying lunch, getting to know each other and bringing =
communities
together. A national road show is taking
place throughout the UK to engage with people from all backgrounds to stimu=
late
interest and ultimately set up their own lunch. To find out more on how you=
can
get involved and set up your own lunch pop along to Victoria Square, Birmin=
gham
on 4 June. There will be an exciting 3D
artwork of a Big Lunch by Kurt Wenner o=
n the
road show, where people can get into the picture and have photos taken in i=
t! There
will also be people who put on their own Big Lunch last year on hand to give
handy advice and tips to make your lunch a success. The Big Lunch took place for t=
he
first time last year - there were over 8,000 lunches in every kind of commu=
nity
all across the UK. Over 700,000 people took to the streets in the biggest s=
et
of street parties since the Golden Jubilee, and over 80 per cent said they =
felt
closer to their neighbours as a result. If you can't make it to the ro=
ad
show you can visit their website, hav=
e a chat
with the team on 0845 850 8181 or email info@thebiglunch.com=
for more information. To keep up to date with what's
happening on The Big Lunch and other BIG Lottery Fund projects in your area=
sign up to receive your regional email bulletin.<=
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Norton Canes Community Partnership For Sale Photocopier (black & white) RICOH
Alicio 1027 Only
£50 For more information please contact: Tracey Gould, Community Development Officer Telephone no: 01543-459820 tracey@nortoncanescommunitypartnership.co.uk Download the May edition of t=
he
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust’s newsletter HERE BESWICKS Photography Competition Just to let you know that there
are just 2 weeks left to enter the 2010 Beswicks 'Staffordshire Naturally'
photography competition. Beswicks are inviting local
photographers to share their favourite photographs of nature in the county =
in
our 2010 photography competition. There are 4 categories of
photograph: ·
Wonders of Wildlife ·
Lure of the Landscape ·
Environmentally Friendly ·
On the Water The competition is open for entries until=
1st
June 2010. To enter you need to register
online at www.beswicks.com. Winners wi=
ll be
notified by 9th July 2010, and the entries will be displayed at =
an
exhibition on Festival Park from September 2010. There will be one overall winn=
ing
photograph chosen, and the winner will enjoy a four day landscape photograp=
hy
course in the Lake District, as well as an opportunity to spend half a day =
with
the photography team at The Sentinel. Runners up in each category wi=
ll
receive a voucher for a one-day photography course with Photography Made
Simple. The winning photographs will a=
lso
be featured in The Staffordshire Wildlife Trust magazine and website, as we=
ll
as The Sentinel/This is Staffordshire magazine. The judging panel will include
representatives from The Sentinel, The Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and the=
Staffordshire
Business and Environment Network. For further
information about the competition please contact: Alison Thompson on 017=
82
205000 or email alison.thompson@beswicks.com The full press
release can be found at: http://www.b=
eswicks.com/news/view/news/article269.htm Good Practice Questions (Q) and Answers (A) The second in a series of frequently a=
sked
questions for managers of volunteers Q A - What is most important is to =
make
sure that someone takes this responsibility. Some organisations may be large en=
ough
to have a dedicated Volunteer Co-ordinator, whilst other smaller groups may
rely on an established volunteer to carry out this role. Often, mana=
ging
volunteers is part of a broader role.
Whatever the arrangement, there are a few essentials that that need =
to
be part of the role, not least supporting volunteers. If volunteers feel valued, receive
regular contact and have the necessary preparation to equip them for their
volunteering, then they are more likely to stay. A simple “thank you” is
worth a lot! Make time to hav=
e a
private chat with your volunteers on a regular basis to check that they are
happy with their role, and maybe discuss how the role could develop in the
future. Q A - Quickly! Once someone has shown an interest=
in
becoming a volunteer, it is vital that this offer of help is followed up
promptly. If this doesn’=
;t
happen then he/she may look elsewhere or lose interest completely. Remember
that the choice of volunteering opportunities is huge, and yours is just on=
e of
many options. A phone call is=
by
far the best way to respond initially, (or if this is really not possible -=
a
personal letter or email). By
responding quickly, and in a personal way, you can show that the organisati=
on
is friendly, well organised and appreciative of the offer of help. A welcom=
ing
chat gives you the chance to explain the process involved in joining your g=
roup
and to give the prospective volunteer a flavour of what to expect. If you explain the reasons why the=
re may
sometimes be delays (eg CRB checks, references, waiting for the next traini=
ng
course) then this is usually accepted and you are more likely to retain the
volunteer's interest. Top Tip
– keep the volunteer in the picture.=
Volunteers left in the dark may be left wondering if they are wanted
after all. Q A – There are varying opinions on whether a task or role
description is appropriate for a volunteer role. Some might think it a bit over the=
top,
but being clear from the outset as to what exactly a volunteer will be doin=
g is
important to getting the relationship off on the right foot. Some questions to consider would b=
e: Is
there enough work for a volunteer to do, or is there too much? What exactly
will they do, and where, when and how? What skills are needed for this
role? Volunteers themselves o=
ften
appreciate having a task description, or at least some written guidelines.<=
span
style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> It shows that the group has seriou=
sly considered
their role and has clear policies regarding their contribution. It is worth
avoiding using the term “job description” in connection with
volunteering as this can blur the boundaries between paid work and voluntee=
ring
or lead to confusion. For more information on good
practice in working with volunteers, please visit www.communitiest=
ogether.org.uk,
or contact your local Volunte=
er
Centre Cannock Chase Volunteer Centr=
e can
be contacted on: 01543-500404 =
or
email: voladmin@chase-cvs.org.uk At a round table event in the
Cabinet Room in Number 10, a group of civil society community activists and
leaders met with the Prime Minister David Cameron, Deputy Prime Minister Ni=
ck
Clegg, Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude and Minister for Civil
Society Nick Hurd to debate the agreed policies for the Government's Big
Society programme, published on Tuesday 17th May by the Cabinet
Office. Big Society is a cross-Governm=
ent
policy programme that aims to create a climate that will empower local peop=
le
and communities and devolve power from Whitehall. The policies outlined include the following: ·
Giving communities a greater say over their
local planning system and saving local services, such as post offices and p=
ubs. ·
Creating a new generation of community
organisers that will be trained to support the establishment of neighbourho=
od
groups and introducing measures to encourage giving and philanthropy. ·
Encouraging volunteering and involvement in
social action, including launching a national 'Big Society Day' and making
regular community involvement a key element of key civil service staff
appraisals. ·
Piloting a new National Citizen Service which
aims to give 16 year-olds the chance to develop the skills needed to be act=
ive
and responsible citizens, mix with people from different backgrounds, and s=
tart
getting involved in their communities. ·
Supporting mutuals, co-operatives, charities=
and
social enterprises and giving them greater involvement in the running of pu=
blic
services. ·
Funds from dormant bank accounts will be use=
d to
establish a Big Society Bank, which will provide new finance for neighbourh=
ood
groups, charities, social enterprises and other non-governmental bodies. ·
Increasing access to government-held data
through a 'new right to data' for citizens to ensure Government data is
published. The Police will be obliged to publish monthly crime
statistics. ·
Extending powers for local government by giv=
ing
a general power of competence to local councils and conducting a comprehens=
ive
review of local government finance in order to help remove restrictions that
limit the work of local councils. Nat Wei, founder of Teach Firs=
t,
has been appointed advisor to the Government on Big Society and will be mad=
e a
member of the House of Lords. He will work alongside the new Minister=
for
Civil Society, Nick Hurd, to lead on the delivery of the programme. http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_r=
eleases/2010/100518-news-big-society-launch.aspx TAS Basics is accounting software for start-ups and small
businesses. For more in=
formation
call 0800 694 0220 or visit www.tassoftware.co.uk/free <=
/span> Building on the work of the Governance Hub and
responding to feedback from across the sector NCVO (National Council for
Voluntary Organisations) has created the Trustee
Recruitment Resources for small organisations. These resources
have been designed specifically for the needs of organisations with few or
no staff members and limited resources. Alongside informati=
on
on the key trustee recruitment steps, they also contain 10 simple prac=
tical
activities to help organisations through the process. As the resources
are online NCVO hope they will evolve over time and welcome
your feedback or comments. The tools have been created in partnership with NAVCA, Communi=
ty
Matters and Community Sector Coalition. The Good Practice in T=
rustee
Recruitment Toolkit and Recruit
a Trustee Pocket Guide are also useful resources to support yo=
ur
work on trustee recruitment and are free to download. The latest issue =
of
the LawWorks Choices Chronicle is available here. Also available is=
a flyer
detailing how the LawWorks Choices project may be able to assist community
groups. If you would like=
to
submit an article for the Choices Chronicle, or would like the assistance o=
f a
volunteer lawyer, please contact:
Lorna Heselton, =
Choices & ALLIES Project
Officer Tel: 020 7090 7368 As you are probably aware Age =
Concern
and Help the Aged have joined forces to form Age UK. You can learn all about Age UK by visiting their new websi=
te <=
span
style=3D'mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Ti=
mes New Roman";
mso-fareast-language:EN-GB'>www.ageuk.org.uk where you can access their information and advice, find out a=
bout
their products and services and how you =
can get involved. Find out more at: =
www.ageuk.org.uk or email: info@age.uk.org.uk or telephone: 0800 169 6565 ADDED OR UPDATED ON THE LEGAL UPDATE WEBSITE FOR
VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS at: www.sandy-a.co.uk Equality ·
Summary of the main points of the Equality A=
ct
2010 that voluntary organisations need to know about as employers and provi=
ders
of services, facilities and goods, with some action points. www.sandy-a.c=
o.uk/employment.htm#equality-act ·
Under the Act, charities set up only for
beneficiaries with a specific protected characteristic (e.g. age; disabilit=
y;
gender; race, including nationality, ethnic origin or national origin;
religion/belief; sex) may need to show that this restriction is justifiable.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission and Charity Commission are looking=
at
what this will mean in practice, so don’t panic yet. (But maybe start
panicking a little bit if you’re not sure you could, if you had to,
justify the restriction on your beneficiaries.) www.san=
dy-a.co.uk/employment.htm#equality-charities ·
Although the new government has made a
commitment to promoting equal pay, it may not implement the provisions on
gender pay gap reporting. In the meantime, the EHRC has issued proposals for
how employers might report the gap on a voluntary basis. www.sandy-a.c=
o.uk/employment.htm#genderpaygap New!! Venues Directory SCIO have
launched a new facility on their website www.communitiestogether.org.=
uk.
The Venues directory is accessed from the homepage and currently holds deta=
ils
of 120 voluntary, community and statutory venues across Staffordshire. So if you =
need
a room for a meeting, conference or other event – or if you need
somewhere to hold a party or celebration, the Venues directory contains det=
ails
of facilities available and associated costs. You can search for venues by town/=
city,
ward or district or if you know part of the venue name or postcode you can =
do a
keyword search. When you find=
the
right venue, click the printer icon to download a printer-friendly page. If you hav=
e a
room for hire that is not included in the directory, contact julie@cases-vol.org.uk
for a registration form and they will happily include your details. *LAST FEW S=
PACES
REMAINING* Creative Facilitation 15th J=
une
2010, 10 am- 4.15 pm, WAYC, Leamington Spa Artsplan, the training and
publications department of Artswork and in-house training provider for ENYAN
(English National Youth Arts Network), is delivering this established one d=
ay
course ‘Creative Facilitation’ on 15th June 2010, 10=
am-
4.15 pm at WAYC at Leamington Spa. Artsplan is the largest provid=
er
of specialist youth arts training courses and publications in the UK and all
training and publications are written and supported by experienced youth ar=
ts specialists,
currently involved in direct project work with young people. The ‘Creative
Facilitation’ course provides an introduction to a creative approach =
to
group facilitation. It aims to encourage, develop and inspire those with
responsibility to lead others through a facilitative process, be it for the
purposes of team building, consultation, idea-generation or training.
Throughout the day they will be using a number of different interactive
exercises and games in order to illustrate content. They will also look at group dynam=
ics,
communication issues and different learning styles in order to explore how
these might be of impact. Participants recently undertak=
ing
this course have been keen to endorse the training: ·
‘This has given me so much more confid=
ence
to go out and deliver training. I feel inspired and can’t stop jotting
down ideas!’ ·
‘Really excellent course – very
interesting subject with so much relevance to arts and community and educat=
ion
work. [Course trainer] structured, presented and led the course with so much
skill and enthusiasm. I really enjoyed it.’ All participants will receive a
certificate of attendance upon successful completion of the course and a we=
alth
of practical resources. Prices for each course, which include lunch and ref=
reshments,
range from £110 to £150, with
limited bursaries available. Please also remember that ENYAN mem=
bers
can request a 5% discount on all Artsplan publications and training! For more informat=
ion
on their courses or to book a place, please contact the Artsplan Team via:<=
/p>
artsplan@artswo=
rk.org.uk
or call 023 80682 535. To subs=
cribe
to ENYAN visit www.enyan.co.uk To download the N=
EW
exciting 2010-2011 Artsplan Programme and please visit: http://www2.enyan.co.u=
k/download/152621562 Summer
programme is in pdf format and can be downloaded HERE FEATURED WORKSHOPS Dealing w=
ith
Difficult People at Stafford on 9th June 2010 Follo=
wing feedback
from previously run courses this is now a full day so a greater depth of
knowledge can be covered. Developing
Effective Telephone Skills at Stafford on 15th June 2010 Conta=
ct by
telephone gives callers an image of your organisation. This workshop gives
staff and volunteers who are the first point of contact key skills in carry=
ing
out this task effectively. Encouragi=
ng
Diversity in Volunteer Recruitment and Support at Stafford on 28th
June 2010 A one=
day
workshop to examine how to develop a wider range of volunteer involvement a=
nd
the benefits it can bring to your service. Employmen=
t law
at Stafford on 30th June 2010 Topics
include Disability and Grievance, Capability and the disability discriminat=
ion
act (DDA), Redundancy Introduct=
ion to
Mentoring venue to be advised 2=
3rd
June2010 SUBSIDISED WORKSHOPS READY TO =
BID A hal=
f day
session to enable voluntary organisations to plan for and prepare bids and
tenders to public sector commissioners. Cannock
on 1st July - Burton on Trent on 2nd July - Newcastle=
on
14th July INCOME
DIVERSIFICATION This
practical one day course looks at how organisations can develop a broader
income base and become more sustainable Tamworth
on 8th July - Stafford on 20th July PUBLIC LA=
W WORKSHOP
(NAVCA) How t=
o use
public law to protect your project Stafford
on 10th June Download
Booking Form HERE For more information please contact the Skill B=
ase
Team: Paul
Jay – Skill Base Training Co-ordinator, 01785 279938, skillbase@sdvs.org.uk Barbara
Alexander – Skill Base Administrator, 01785 279930, sbadmin@sdvs.org.uk Would you like to: ·
Learn how to develop a positive working
relationship with statutory partners ·
Develop a clear understanding of the roles
and responsibilities of being a third sector representative =
·
Explore the skills and behaviours required to
have a positive influence at partnership meetings ·
Understand the strategic environment and
evidence your views. Then the FREE=
support programme for third sector representatives (or people who would lik=
e to
become representatives), recently launched by S3SN, is for YOU! Click
here for further information or contact Jan Wright at janwright@ldcvs.org.uk =
;t. 01543 303030 The Essentials of Safe Services Working safely with children, young p=
eople
and their families Friday 4th
June 9.45am to 12.30pm Action for Childr=
en,
Princes Alice Drive, Chester Road North, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6RD ·
Do you work with children, young people and
families? ·
Want to share your experience and learn with
others in the same boat? ·
Want to find out the latest practical help a=
nd
advice to help you deliver great work with children, young people and famil=
ies? Then this=
free
half-day event is for you! By the end of the morning attendees will have: ·
An understanding of the essential parts of
safeguarding, including: o o o ·
Received a hard copy of Safe Network resource
‘Are They Safe?’ ·
Had an opportunity to discuss safeguarding with colle=
agues
and am ‘expert’ in the field; ·
An understanding of the essential parts of g=
ood
governance and their importance in running safe organisations ·
Had an opportunity to discuss good governance
with colleagues and an ‘expert’ from the field and ·
A clear idea of the appropriate level of
safeguarding and governance checks organisations should make when working in
partnership or allowing others to use your premises. Children
England is pleased to confirm that their ‘experts’ for the morn=
ing
are: Anne Marsden, Safeguarding Manager at Safe
Network. Anne’s role in=
volves
supporting voluntary and community organisations around safeguarding and
working to ensure the needs of the sector are included in policy and decisi=
on making
at a national level. She has
extensive experience of both delivering and managing work with children and
families, including in the voluntary sector and is a qualified social worke=
r. David Oxtoby, Director at Synthesis Network,
previously Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management and Corporate Governance=
at
University Wolverhampton Business School.&=
nbsp;
David recently delivered a successful workshop ‘Strong Governa=
nce
in a Tough Climate’ for the voluntary sector organisations working wi=
th
children and young people, in partnership with VCS Matters. He also mentors the board of a soc=
ial
enterprise company alongside a range of other commitments which make use of=
his
expertise in this area. To register for t=
his
event, please contact Sue Spencer, Children England Link Worker at: susan.spencer@barnados.org.uk or 0121-504-2431 By Wednesday 2 Starting A supplementary School - Free Training f=
or
community groups or individuals looking to set up a Supplementary School Date: 9th June 2010 Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm NOTE:
Address change it was previously the Refugee Council,
Birmingham. It now will take place at: St Thomas Centre, Bellbarn Rd, Edgbaston, Birming=
ham,
West Midlands B15 2AF - (For directions please email claire.arthur@con=
tinyou.org.uk
) Course Su=
mmary:
This course will give you the practical tools and knowledge on how to
successfully start up a new school. Learning
Outcomes: At the end of this course you will have a step by step overvi=
ew
of what you need to do to start up your school. Who should
attend: ·
People who wish to start up a new supplement=
ary
or mother tongue school in their area. ·
People who run a recently established school=
and
would like to consolidate their work. To
book a place please email claire.arthur@continyou.org.=
uk BIRMINGHAM DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTRE (BDRC) BDRC is a forward thinking Birmingham based chari=
table
company, leading on disability issues and providing a wide range of resourc=
es
for disabled people, carers, families, employers and professionals.&nbs=
p;
They are looking to appoint a: SENIOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (28 hours per week) NJC Grade 3 SCP 2=
5-28
- £20,736 - £22,845 pro rata per annum They are looking =
for
a highly motivated individual to join their brand new Community Development
Section to effectively co-ordinate and deliver a range of programmes and
activities. The post =
holder
will: ·
co-ordinate the work and future development =
of
the Birmingham Disability Network, a Network of disability organisations
raising awareness of disability issues in Birmingham ·
provide a range of capacity building and
infrastructure support services to community based organisations and groups=
in
targeted areas ·
supervise the Part-Time Development Worker
Previous experien=
ce
in community development and of providing information, advice and guidance =
is
essential. For an
application pack please contact: Tracey Walton, Office Manager, BDRC, Bierton Road,
Yardley, Birmingham B25 8PQ Voice: 0121 789 7365 Minicom: 0121789 9230 Email: twalton@disability.co.u=
k Download Job
Description HERE Application packs=
are
available in alternative formats upon request. Closing Date 5.00=
pm
Monday 7th June 2010 BDRC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER Fire Service Volunteers Needed Staffordshire Fire and Rescue
Service is recruiting 10 volunteers to help support the delivery of communi=
ty
fire safety in the Newcastle area. <=
/span> A recruitment event will take
place at Newcastle Fire Station on Friday 4th June from 10.00am =
for
interested parties to go along and find out more about the project, which w=
ill
involve successful recruits helping with Home Fire Risk Checks and community
events. The Newcastle branch of the No=
rth
Staffordshire Volunteer Centre will be helping to coordinate the selection
process and anyone over the age of 18 can apply. David Steele, Risk Reduction Manager said: “This is the first time
we’ve recruited volunteers to carry out community fire safety. This is a great opportunity for pe=
ople
either looking to volunteer or those who are unemployed and are looking to
widen their skills. Initially we will be running t=
his
as a six month pilot however if it is successful we’ll be looking to =
roll
it out in other areas of the County.” Jo Phillips, North Staffordshire Volunteer Centres Manager said: “We are very excited to =
be
supporting this new programme and are working closely with the team at
Newcastle Fire Station. We would encourage anyone who =
is
interested to give us a call, or send an email, and we can provide more
information about the role or further details on the open day.” For more information about the
Open Day, or to apply for the Volunteer Scheme, contact North Staffordshire
Volunteer Centre on 01538-398240 or
email: northstaffsvolunteering=
@smcvs.co.uk.
To book a free Ho=
me
Fire Risk Check contact: 0800 0241=
999. For all other non
emergency enquiries contact: 08451=
22 11
55 or log onto: www.staffordshirefire.gov.uk<=
/a>
or http://firekills.direct.gov.uk/index.html Staffordshire LINk Co-ordinating Group Recruitment http://www.staffordshirelink.org.uk/ As part of the new structure for Staffordshire LINk, a Co-ord=
inating
Group will be established to oversee the implementation of an effective LIN=
k in
Staffordshire. The Co-ordinating Group will have 11 members, each hav=
ing
a specific role, who will serve for one year but are eligible to re-apply a=
fter
that time. An advertising campaign will b=
egin
shortly to promote the opportunities to apply for these roles as we are see=
king
to appoint a balanced group to include individuals and representatives of
voluntary groups/organisations. The closing date for expressio=
ns
of interest in the Co-ordinating Group is tomorrow Friday 28th May 2010 and appointments will be made a=
t an
independent selection workshop which will take place in early June 2010. If you have the
skills, expertise and/or a strong interest in fulfilling a role on the
Co-ordinating Group, please register your interest and request an applicati=
on
pack from the LINk Support Team
either by telephone on 01785 88799=
0
or by email at enquiries@staffordsh=
irelink.staffs.comSensory Telephone Exhibi=
tion:
Staffordshire Shared Care Ac=
tivity
Service:
England Disability Footbal=
l Day:
The Big Lunch Road Show:
Information
Photocopier for Sale:
Staffordshire Wildlife T=
rust:
Beswicks Photography
Competition:
Managing Volunteers –=
; Good
Practice:
Government Publishes Agreed
Policies for Big Society Programme:
Free Accounting Software:
The complete working program is available at no charge, no obligatio=
n
and no time limit.Trustee Recruitment Reso=
urces
for Small Organisations:
LawWorks:
Age UK:
Legal Updates:
Venues Directory:
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Training
Artsplan: Creative
Facilitation:
Skill Base:
S3SN Support Programme for
Representatives:
The Essentials of Safe Services:
Starting A supplementary Scho=
ol
– Free Training:
Vacancies and Volunteering
Senior Community Developm=
ent
Officer:
Fire Service Volunteers:
Staffordshire LINk
Co-ordinating Group:
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