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Awards and Funding
Civil Society Charity Awards:
The Charity Awards are now in their 13th Year and cover 10 categories as follows:
· Advice, support and advocacy
· Arts, culture and heritage
· Children and Youth
· Disability
· Education and training
· Environment and conservation
· Grantmaking and funding
· Healthcare and medical research
· International aid and development
· Social care and welfare
In additio= n to these categories the judges also select the Overall Winner (chosen from the category winners), the Effectiveness Award and the Outstanding Leadership A= ward, which is presented to an individual who has an unquestionable legacy of lea= ding individuals and organisations to deliver impact.
Entries ma= y be a project that demonstrates outstanding innovation and best practice, or a managed improvement in your organisation which may help other charities overcome similar problems. In either case the judges always look for evidence of results, and if yours is= a relatively new scheme, it may be better to wait until the outcomes of the project are clear.
Entry to t= he Charity Awards 2012 is free and entries are welcome from charities of any size based anywhere in the UK.
The closing date for entries is Friday 9th March 2012.
If you are considering putting forward your project full details, together wit= h an application form, are available at:
www.civilsociety.co.uk/charityawards/
Peoplefund.it:
What is Peoplefund.it?
Peoplefund.it is a new crowd-s= ourcing website from the makers of River Cottage, Hugh's Fish Fight and Chicken Out! which brings together individuals with fresh ideas within fledgling communi= ty projects. Groups or individua= ls can create a profile for their project then visitors to the website can then of= fer support to these projects.
You'll find plenty of inspirational ideas that may just change the world on Peoplefund.it, and you can play your part in making them happen.&= nbsp; It's quick to back a project and for as little as £1 you can p= ledge your support - if it doesn't hit its target, it won't hit you in the pocket= .
But it's not just your money that projects are after. They need your time and your skills to = get off the ground.
So whether= it's ground-breaking energy initiatives, new technological gadgetry or fresh food ideas which gets you going, get involved on Peoplefund.it. Visit the site at:
. <= o:p>
Starbucks Youth Action:
Money for a
change! Starbucks Youth Action offers young people from 10 cities acr=
oss
the UK the chance to receive grants of up to £2000 to run a community
change project. Along with fu=
nding,
Starbucks provides volunteers from their staff and help with
refreshments. For more inform=
ation
and to apply online go to:
http://www.ukyouth.org/our-work-with-young-peop=
le/corporate-responsibility/youth-action.html
Adult Learners’ Award 2012:
Last chance to nominate for the Adult Learner Award (England) 2012!
The closing date for all, completed nominations is
5pm on Friday 27th January=
2012
Having an Adult Learners' Week Award winner is excellent publicity for your organisation and your learning provision, as well as a great way of rewardi= ng the hard work of your learners.
If you would like to highlight the benefits of learning, why
not nominate someone for an
Outstanding Individual Learner or= Inspiring Learning Project Award?=
This Adult Learners' Week, why not rec= ognise learning that has improved adults' lives, as well as their confidence, happiness and future - while inspiring others to transform their lives by learning. If you know a learner or a project that could be eligible, then please nominate them today using our improved online nominations system.
Nominate online for an Adult
Learners' Week (England) Award.
To find out more:
Visit the website www.alw.org.uk/learning-awar= ds
Email = ;a= lw@niace.org.uk
Telephone = 0116 204 4200
. Please read the Guidance Notes and Eligibility Criteria before nominating to make sure your learner is eligible.
The Pfizer UK Foundation:
Pfizer is committed to helping people live healthier lives and secure healthier futures. The Pfizer UK Foundation is one way in which Pfizer is working to support better health o= utcomes in the UK above and beyond its medicines.&= nbsp; One of the best ways to do this is to support grassroots community projects through the provision of financial and practical help.
The Pfizer UK Foundation was established in 2005 to support healthcare organisations in the UK working a= t a local level to address health inequalities resulting from social, economic, cultural and demographic factors. The community-based projects supported ta= ckle those health inequalities in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales = that fall outside core NHS statutory funding.&n= bsp; The aim is to support projects providing tailored, innovative, modest and local solutions to needs defined by local healthcare and social care experts, community groups and charities.
The Pfizer UK Foundation donat= es £1 million in grants each year to community projects addressing health inequalities experienced by thousands of people across the UK.
Full details at:
http://www.pfizer.co.uk/sites/uk/our_responsibi=
lity/pfizer_uk_foundation/Pages/default.aspx
Staffordshire Warm Homes:
Help available for vulne=
rable
people to get through the winter
PEOPLE living in cold houses or struggling with heating bills will
benefit this winter from a £360,000 Government grant to Staffordshire
County Council.
The Staffordshire Warm Homes project will build on the good work alr=
eady
being done by local councils, the NHS and voluntary organisations to give
practical help and advice to vulnerable people in poorly heated homes.
Part of the grant will help to support the Citizens Advice Bureau
throughout Staffordshire to give practical advice and help throughout Big E=
nergy
Week (16-21 January 2012) to help people cut their fuel bills and get all t=
he
financial support they are entitled to.
Special events are being held throughout the County and Staffordshire
County CABx can be contacted by telephoning 08444 111 444.
A spokesperson for Staffordshire County Bureau said: “More and
more people are coming to us for advice on how to spend less on their fuel
bills. While we continue to h=
elp
people on a daily basis with face to face advice – there is a real ne=
ed
to reach out to more people who are struggling and Big Energy Week will be a
chance for us to do just that.”
A new website – www.bigenergyweek.org.uk
- is full of tips on how to cut your energy bills. And as part of Big Energy Week the=
re
will be events up and down the county where people can get practical advice=
on
how they could spend less on heating their home.
The grant will also support The
Surviving Winter Appeal run by Staffordshire Community Foundation to pr=
ovide
support to older and vulnerable people who are suffering because of fuel
poverty. The money will be directe=
d via
local community groups to those most in need of help and make sure they=
can
afford to stay warm, eat well and remain mobile, as well as help them in
practical ways such as ensuring they can make doctor appointments, get to t=
he
shops and maintain an active social life.
The remainder of the grant will be given to the District Councils to
help provide energy advice, extra insulation measures and help with boiler
breakdowns.
County council cabinet m=
ember
Cllr Matthew Ellis said:
“A warm home is vital for keeping people healthy, particularly
children, the elderly and the chronically ill.
With this Department of Health money we can do =
even
more to help protect the most vulnerable in our communities.
There are many organisations providing great advice and assistance. =
By working together I’m sure there will be a hugely positive
impact not just this winter, but in future winters too.”
Staffordshire County Council successfully bid for the grant from the
Department of Health’s Warm Homes Healthy People fund.
Anyone who wants to find out more about what help may be available to
keep their homes warm this winter should contact the number for their distr=
ict;
the one for Cannock Chase is:
Cannock: 020 35353670
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Download the full press
release HERE
The Surviving Winter Campaign:
The Surviv= ing Winter Campaign is to assist people who find winter & the cold especial= ly difficult. It is not aimed at organisations to cover core running costs for projects that are already running, although it can fund core and running costs if the project is to be expanded, (such as a luncheon club adding an extra day, or to cover costs related to an increase in demand over the winter months).
Grants will be awarded between £100 and £1500 and any funding secured will be awarded by early February. It will need = to be spent by 31st March 2012 and the funding should be used solely for this period.
In order to secure funding you need to be:
· A volunteer led community or voluntary group=
· Based in Staffordshire, excluding Stoke on T= rent
· Be meeting the needs of, or providing a serv= ice for, the local community
· Looking to expand your service provision
· Have been active for at least 6 months prior= to the date of application
· Benefitting people, (not animals, plants or = the environment)
· Holding an awareness day relating to care ov= er Winter, (such as heating advice, benefits advice)
We will fund the following sorts of projects:
· Luncheon Clubs
· Community Transport Schemes
· Food Banks
· Outreach Programmes
· Befriending Services
· Other projects benefitting older or vulnerab= le people over the winter months
Staffordshire Community Foundation
Tel: 01782
683000.
or full details at:
http://www.staffsfoundation.org.uk/survivingwin=
ter/
Download the criteria =
HERE
SCC Tendering Opportuniti= es:
Community
Based Support Service for Adults with Learning Disabilities
Staffordsh= ire County Council wishes to invite tenders for the provision of a housing supp= ort service for adults with learning disabilities who have an identified and assessed housing support need. The service will operate in the Leek and Stoke on Tre= nt area with a maximum of nine (9) units in Leek and (9) units in Stoke on Tre= nt. For the purposes of this tendering exercise, the tenderer will be required = to provide the service in both areas. It is the Council’s intention to a= ward one contract to cover both Leek and Stoke on Trent.
Countywide floating support service for people with learning disabilities and people with mental health problems
Provision
of Adult & Community Learning Services
The Adult & Community Learning Service (ACLS) currently works with Schools, Colle= ges and Third Sector Organisations, Training Providers and Local Community Grou= ps to secure and deliver a range of learning opportunities for adults and fami= lies across Staffordshire. The County Council wishes to procure this provision through an open and competitive tender process in order to procure a high quality responsive and innovative informal adult and community learning. The ACLS particularly welcomes applications from Third Sector organisations
To keep up-to-date with all current tendering opportunities visit:
http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/business/procur= ement/tenders/home.aspx
Young Persons’ Volunteering Fund:
Young Persons' Volunteering Fund
The fund supports volunteering projects led by 14-25 year olds that transform community amenities and green spaces. Grants are available in England and Wales and can provide up to £10,000 towards project costs.
For application deadlines and more
information visit:
www.sitatrust.org.uk/volunteering
Coalfields Regeneration Trust:
Grants of up to £5,000 = are still available through the CRT’s Level One Programme; full details a= re set out in the last newsletter, download HERE.
Sustainable Development = Fund:
The purpose of the SDF is to enable local communities and other organisations to make a difference in AONBs by promoting and achieving sust= ainable development. The Govern= ment has stated that these schemes should focus on integrating the environment, local communities and the economy so that AONBs are conserved and their nat= ural beauty enhanced, making them more enjoyable for all. This year, as pa= rt of our grant award from Defra, we have set aside £30,000 to distribut= e to local groups. <= o:p>
T=
he
Sustainable Development Fund reflects the Department of Environment Food and
Rural Affairs’ (Defra) objectives of sustainable development, partner=
ship
and social inclusion. I=
t will
aid the achievement of AONB objectives by encouraging individuals, community
groups and businesses to co-operate in developing practical sustainable and
local projects. Defra h=
as
stated that they would wish the scheme to ‘develop and test new ways =
of
achieving more sustainable ways of living in countryside of great natural
beauty and diversity, which enhance and conserve local culture, wildlife,
landscape, land use and community’.
Grants can be used to:
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Pump-prime new sustainable
development projects which have been unable to find funding from other sour=
ces
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Provide match-funding for new
sustainable development projects
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Add value to existing sustainable
development projects
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Add a sustainable development as=
pect
to existing projects
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All projects need to be completed by 31st
March 2012.
For more information please contact:
Emma Beaman
Emma.beaman-green@st=
affordshire.gov.uk
– 01889 882613
or visit:
http://www.cannock-chase.co.uk/page.asp?pid=3D40
ESF Grants:
ESF Grants are financed through the European Union and are designed to help people increase their chances of finding work.
It isn't used to create new jo= bs, but to give people who are financially inactive or unemployed new skills and confidence in order to find jobs.
Community and voluntary groups= can apply for funding to provide services to people to help them with their ski= lls.
Applicants shou=
ld:
· Be a voluntary or community group working in Staffordshire or Stoke on Trent
· Have an average annual income of less than £150,000
· Have been running for at least 12 months
· Projects should
· Run a project that does not duplicate servic= es already provided by ESF funding
· Target individuals that are at least 18 year= s of age AND
· unemployed OR
· economically inactive OR
· hard to reach OR
· working less than 8 hours per week
· All groups of society can be targeted, but priority groups include:
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<= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>o&nb= sp; Disabled People
<= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>o&nb= sp; Lone Parents
<= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>o&nb= sp; Over 50's
· not duplicate services already provided by E= SF funding
· provide non-accredited learning or 'soft skills', which could include;
<= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>o&nb= sp; work experience
<= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>o&nb= sp; voluntary work
<= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>o&nb= sp; help with basic skills (excluding Skills For Life/ESOL)
<= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>o&nb= sp; sessional training
<= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>o&nb= sp; confidence building
<= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>o&nb= sp; presentation skills
<= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>o&nb= sp; communication skills
<= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>o&nb= sp; general volunteering
IT IS UNLIKELY THAT PROJECTS OFFERING ACCREDITED LEARNI= NG, SUCH AS NVQ'S WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IN OBTAINING A GRANT. IF YOUR PROJECT FITS INTO THIS CATEGORY PLEASE CONTACT US BEFORE MAKING AN APPLICATION
Full details at:
http://www.staffsfoundation.org.uk/esf/<=
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Comic Relief Older Peoples’ G= rant Programme:
New UK Grant to Help Older People Manage Their Money
Comic Relief has launched a new interim Older People’s grant programme for 2012 that will support projects across the UK.
As part of its commitment to supporting older people, Comic Relief is providing grants for projects that will help people 65 years and older to cope with the difficulties of the current financial environment.
Voluntary and community organisations may apply for grants from £10,000 upward for projects t= hat help older people build their knowledge and skills in order to manage their money more effectively. Projects should ensure older people have access to good, independent financial advice and learn how to become aware of and avo= id financial scams and abuse and deal better with cold homes.
Comic Relief is particularly k= een that older people should be supported to manage the rising fuel and food prices. It also wants to see more partnerships develop between voluntary se= ctor organisations and banks, building societies, credit unions, energy companies and others with the resulting recognition and response to older people̵= 7;s needs.
There will be two funding rounds in 2012, each with a two-stage application process.
The first round is open and currently accepting applications.
Stage One applications are due by 13th February 2012.
Those who are inv= ited to submit a full proposal will have until 31st March to do so. <= /p>
The second and fi= nal round will run from 10th April to 8th June 2012.
Further information can be found on the
Comic Relief Website at:
Consultations
Big Supporting Infrastructure:
Big Lottery Fund has launched a nationwide discussion asking voluntary sector and social enterprise mana= gers working in both frontline and infrastructure support and development organisations to tell them how they think they should best use their funding to develop support to VCS organisations and social enterprises.
The Big Lottery fund has inves= ted spent more than £200 million on capacity building for VCS organisatio= ns and social enterprises over the last ten years; their nationwide discussion= is intended to stimulate debate and thinking to shape, influence and inform our future thinking and investment.
To begin to gather ideas and responses, they have posted an online survey. They will also be organising discu= ssion events in 2012. A paper setti= ng out the principles behind their future investment plans and an on-line survey is available on their website at www.biglotte= ryfund.org.uk/buildingcapabilities .
The deadline f=
or
responding to this discussion paper is 15th March 2012.
They will then publish a revis= ed paper which responds to and incorporates your comments. They will be organising discussion events in different regions, and details will be available on their website= .
Stafford and Cannock Chase Hospit= als Question Time:
STAFFORD
AND CANNOCK CHASE HOSPITALS QUESTION TIME
You are invited to join
representatives from Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust to hear an upda=
te
on what’s going on at Stafford and Cannock Chase Hospitals and have t=
he
opportunity to question Board Members on the issues you want to know about.=
Question Time in Cannock
When and whe=
re: Thursday 26th January 2012. The Ballroom, Civic Suit=
e,
Cannock Chase Council, Beecroft Road, Cannock, WS11 1BG. 6pm to 8pm. Doors =
open
at 5.45pm. No tickets needed.
Question Time in Stafford
When and where: Friday 27th
January 2012: Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST=
16 2LT.
6pm to 8pm. Doors open at 5.45pm. =
No tickets needed.
Format for the Evening
5.45pm =
; Doors
open
6.00pm Welcome by=
Sir
Stephen Moss, Chairman and progress report on what’s been happening at
the hospitals, includin=
g an
update on A&E by Lyn Hill-Tout, Chief Executive
6.30pm Members of staff talking about:
§ Care of patients with deme=
ntia
(at both meetings)
§ Developments in the care of
Rheumatology patients (at Cannock meeting)
§ Developments in the care of
Cardiology patients (at Stafford meeting)
7.00pm =
; Public
Question Time – your opportunity to ask questions
7.55pm =
; Summing
up and next steps – Lyn Hill-Tout, Chief Executive
8.00pm =
; Close
For more information email=
communications@midsta=
ffs.nhs.uk
or call 01785 887505
Changes to Post 16 Educational Transpo= rt:
Proposed changes are being mad= e to the post 16 home to school and college transport policy. Visit the li= nk below on the SPAN website, which will tell you how to find out more about t= he proposed changes and on how to feedback.
Views are request= ed by 1st February.
http://www.span-info.co.uk/blog/601/wwwstaffordshiregovu=
ktransport-consultation.html
Dates
for Your Diary
5th Staffordshire &= amp; Stoke-on-Trent Conference:
The 5th
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent 2012 Conference
Tuesday 13th March 2012
Staffordshire University, Beaconside, Stafford (TBC)
12pm to 5pm
Download details
Support for Mental Health Issues:
The following services operate within the Cannock Chase District for individuals experiencing mental health issues:
Please note:= If a service is listed as Referral= Only, please contact your GP or Care Co-ordinator in order to access the service. All times and venues subject to change, please check with the Service Provider before attending = for the first time.
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Mid Staffs Mind Tel: 01543-462907 |
Richmond Fellowship by appointment and referral only |
Birth Art Group 07707-392993 |
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Monday |
Pe=
er
Support & Music Group 1pm-4pm 28 Manor Avenue, Cannock |
Cannock - 11am - 2pm Avon Community Centre Rugeley -10.30am – 1.30pm St Paul’s Church, Lichfield Street |
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Tuesday |
Ba=
dminton 2pm – 4pm Cannock Leisure Centre |
Cannock 10am – 2pm Avon Community Centre |
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Wednesday |
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Cannock 11am -2pm Avon Community Centre |
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Thursday |
Oa=
sis 10am – 1pm Cannock Fire Station |
Rugeley -10.30am – 1.30pm St Paul’s Church, Lichfield Street |
Alternate Thursdays 1pm – 3pm Brereton & Ravenhill Parish Hall |
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Friday |
Pe=
er
Support 1pm – 4pm 28 Manor Avenue, Cannock |
Cannock - 11am – 2pm Avon Community Centre |
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Saturday |
Su=
pport (referral only) 10am-2pm 28 Manor Avenue, Cannock |
No=
te: Rich=
mond
Fellowship can provide one to one session support outside these times |
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Sunday |
Su=
pport (referral only) 10am-2pm 28 Manor Avenue, Cannock |
Practitioners can obtain a referral form by
contacting: 01785-227020 |
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S3SN Events:
S3SN Economic Development Reference Group Meeting
Monday 6
at
Voluntary A= ction Stoke on Trent, The Dudson Centre, Hope Street, Hanley, Stoke on Trent ST1 5DD
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S3SN Strong, Safe & Cohesive Reference Group Meeting<=
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Wednesday 2= 2nd February 2012 - 10.00am - 12 noon
at
Rising Brook Community Fire Station, Hesketh Road, Stafford ST17 9NF
Mick Harri= son, Commissioner for Community Safety has been invited to give an update on the strategy that his team are developing and implementing including dysfunctio= nal families, alcohol, substance misuse, domestic abuse, multi-agency serious h= arm (MASH), amongst others.
Angela Staplehurst, Acting Head of Probation for Staffordshire joining us to give = an update on Staffordshire and West Midlands Probation.
To book a p= lace, please contact:
Jeanette
Burrows
e. jeanetteburrows@ldcvs.org.uk or t. 01543 303030
Chase ‘Get Togethers’:
Tuesday and Thursday ‘Get
Togethers’
The ‘Get Togethers’= ; have been formed to provide the people of Cannock Chase with an opportunity to ‘Get Together’ within a social setting to enjoy a hot lunch and= the opportunity to participate in a range of activities. Details of these new ventures as follows:
Tuesday ‘Get Together’
Highfields Commun= ity Centre Smalley Place, Chadsmoor (Be= hind Bridge pub)
10am-2pm
Download details = HERE
Thursday ‘Get Together’
Longford Co= urt, Bideford Way, WS11 1QB
10am-2pm
Download details = HERE
Anyone wishing to offer a helping hand or contribute in any way is most welcome.
For more information, please contact:
Caroline Bradford – 01543 500404
Information
Fun Agility Dog Classes at Avon Busine= ss & Leisure Ltd:
Avon Business &am= p; Leisure Ltd has been successful in securing a grant of £8,000 from the Big Lottery Fund.
The funding will = be used to run a Fun Agility Dog Clas= s at the centre from January 2012.
The classes will enable people to meet socially with their dogs to enjoy a fun way to keep t= heir pets healthy.
For more information please contact:
Dave Corns
Office Manager
Avon Business & Leisure Ltd.,
Tel: 01543 503163
Community Resources Newsletter:
Download the January issues of the Com=
munity
Resources national circular HERE
and HERE
The ma=
gazine
provides community sector organisations with free advertising and it
also aims to signpost to free or low cost resources.
The ma=
iling
list exceeds 10,000 organisations across England and includes regional
voluntary hubs, volunteer centres and local government agencies.
They
encourage organisations large and small to take advantage of the free
advertising and national reach, find out more at their website:
www.communityresources.org.uk=
Legal Updates:
Added or updated =
on the
legal update website for voluntary organisations from Sandy Adirondack:
[Governance and legal training and consultancy for the voluntary sector] -
(Subscribe to the legal updates on the website to receive your own direct
updates at: www.sandy-a.co.uk)
Charity law
· Consolidation of charity law into Charities = Act 2011 – to come into effect in March 2012. No new law, just 358 new section numbers and 11 schedules. = w= ww.sandy-a.co.uk/managing.htm#charitiesact-consolidation
· Formal and ‘parallel’ reviews of charity law ... and the prospect of new legislation in 2018.
www.san=
dy-a.co.uk/managing.htm#charitiesact-reviews
· Charity Commission has just withdrawn sectio= ns of public benefit guidance on fee-charging that will need to be rewritten following the upper tribunal decision in the Independent Schools Council ca= se.
www.sandy-a.co=
.uk/managing.htm#publicbenefit
· CIO structure may (or may not) become availa= ble for new charities in the first quarter of 2012.
www.sandy-a.co.uk/managi=
ng.htm#cio
When/if an implementation date= is announced, Sandy will start providing training on CIOs, including how to de= cide whether the CIO form is right for your organisation, the registration proce= ss etc. The training can be deli= vered for staff of CVSs and similar support bodies that need to advise other organisations, or as open training, or in-house for an individual organisat= ion.
· Detailed Charity Commission guidance on the Equality Act “charities exemption”, and when charities can lawf= ully limit services to people who share a protected characteristic as defined un= der the Act.
2nd bullet point under www.sa= ndy-a.co.uk/employment.htm#equality-exceptions
· Revised model governing documents from the Charity Commission for charitable associations, trusts and companies.
www.sandy-a.co.=
uk/managing.htm#modelgovdocs
· Upper tribunal decision awaited on public benefit and benevolent funds.
www.sandy-a.co.uk/managing.htm#publicbenefit-benevolentfunds
·
Principal regulators for academies, free
schools, foundation and voluntary schools and sixth form colleges as exempt
charities were appointed as from 1st August 2011. www.sandy-=
a.co.uk/managing.htm#charityreg-exempt
·
Charitable industrial and provident societies
should check their rules (governing document) to see if they have power to =
pay
interest and dividends on shares they issue. This could affect their charit=
able
status when the rules on IPSs as exempt charities come into effect (in 2013,
maybe). www.sandy-=
a.co.uk/managing.htm#charityreg-exempt
Data prot= ection
· Code of practice on sharing personal data wi= th other organisations – essential reading (even if just the checklists = in section 15) if your organisation provides information about individuals to other public, private or voluntary sector bodies. www.sand= y-a.co.uk/managing.htm#datapro-datasharing
· Code of practice on personal information online. www.sandy-a.co.uk/managing.htm#datapro-onlineinfo
· Updated guidance (December 2012) on the new requirement to get consent for website ‘cookies’. = www.sandy-a.co.uk/ma= naging.htm#cookies
· Could it happen to you? Data protection breaches, including some charities
www.sandy-a.c=
o.uk/managing.htm#datapro-breach
· Transferring personal data outside the EEA.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> www.sand= y-a.co.uk/managing.htm#datapro-outside-eea
·
Forthcoming EU changes on data protection.
Employme= nt law - general
· ‘Weekly pay’ for calculating statutory redundancy pay for redundancies taking effect on or after 1s= t February goes up from £400 to £430.
· Maximum compensatory award for unfair dismis= sal goes up from £68,400 to £72,300.
www.sandy-a.co.u=
k/employment.htm#weeklypay
· Proposed increases in statutory maternity, paternity, adoption and sick pay from 6th April.
www.sandy-a.co.uk/= employment.htm#sickpay and www.sandy-a.co.u= k/employment.htm#matpatpay
· The website includes a round-up of proposed employment law changes in 2012 and beyond, including proposals arising from= the government’s red tape challenge and its consultations on modern workplaces and workplace dispute resolution. In the short term the key poin= ts are that from April the government intends to increase the qualifying period for claiming unfair dismissal from one year to two years – reverting = to the law as it was in 1999; “calls for evidence” on reducing the consultation period where there are more than 100 redundancies and on chang= ing the TUPE regulations end on 31 January, and a consultation on the introduct= ion of fees for employment tribunal cases ends on 6 March. Several more consultations are planned, and a raft of new legislation is likely in 2012 = and 2013.
www.sa=
ndy-a.co.uk/employment.htm#employment-pipeline
· Employment resources from PEACe, Church Urban Fund, ACAS, the TUC and the government’s pay and work rights helpline. www.sandy-a.co.uk/employment.htm#employment-resources
Freedom of information
· Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) will not be extended to cover all charities, or all charities providing services on beh= alf of public bodies, in England and Wales, But in Scotland, the FOI Scotland A= ct could be extended to cover charities providing services on behalf of public bodies. www.sandy-a= .co.uk/managing.htm#foi-publicbodies
· Disclosure of personal data in freedom of information and environmental information requests.
=
www.sandy-a.co.uk/managing.htm#foi-personaldata
· Using the Audit Commission Act 1998 to obtain information from local authorities.
www.sandy-a.co.uk/managing.htm#auditcommissionact
· NCVO guide on using the FOIA for campaigning= .www.sandy-a.= co.uk/managing.htm#foi-campaigning or go direct to www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/you= rrighttoknow
PAYE
· Tax and national insurance rates and thresho= lds for 2012-13. www.sandy-a= .co.uk/employment.htm#tax-allowances
· Increased allowances for tax-free mileage reimbursement, and volunteers now eligible for ‘passenger payments= 217; (from last April www.sandy-a.co= .uk/employment.htm#tax-mileage
·
No more tax-free breakfasts on cycle to work
days! 36 tax reliefs to be abolished from April 2013.
www.sandy-a.co.uk/employment.htm#taxreliefs-abolition
· Updated HMRC guide on tax and NI treatment of employer-supported childcare and vouchers.
w= ww.sandy-a.co.uk/employment.htm#tax-childcare or go direct to www.hmrc.gov.= uk/helpsheets/e18.pdf
· “Real time” PAYE information to = be introduced from 2013 (instead of waiting and notifying HMRC about tax, nati= onal insurance and other deductions after the end of the tax year, employers will have to submit the information before or when it is paid). w= ww.sandy-a.co.uk/employment.htm#paye-realtime
Pensions:
· For employers with fewer than 50 workers, the start of pensions auto-enrolment is being postpo= ned from April 2014 to May 2015. www.sandy-a.co.uk/emp= loyment.htm#nest
·
From 6th April, it will no longer=
be possible
for employees with certain types of pension to be “contracted outR=
21;
of additional state pension. www=
.sandy-a.co.uk/employment.htm#additionalstatepension
·
Changes in state pension age www.sandy-a.=
co.uk/employment.htm#statepensions
Best Value Statutory Guidance:
The Department for Communities= and Local Government in September 2011 published guidance for all local authori= ties in how they should work with voluntary and community groups.
The National Council for Volun=
tary
Organisations, Acevo and Navca are to write to local authority chief execut=
ives
to remind them of government legislation that protects voluntary organisati=
ons
from badly managed cuts. Refe=
rring
to key passages from the recent Best Value Statutory Guidance, the umbrella
bodies will point out that groups should receive at least three months̵=
7;
notice of funding cuts.
This will be a reminder to any council that has not yet informed groups of funding reductions in the finan= cial year beginning in April as they will be in breach of the guidance.
The Guidance can be downloaded free from:
http://www.communitymatters.org.uk/resource/366=
/Best%20Value%20Statutory%20Guidance
A recent example of charities benefitting from the guidance includes sixteen Derby charities that had the= ir grants extended by Derby City Council. Community Action Derby representing voluntary groups in the city warned local authority representatives that th= ey were not following guidance which states that organisations should be consu= lted when there are plans to decommission services.
If you would like to find out = more about the Best Value Statutory Guidance and what it means for you, contact = the Community Matters Advice Line on 0= 845 847 4253 (open 9.30am to 1.00pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday).
National Older Person= 217;s Strategy:
National Older Persons Strategy Launched
Fire and rescue services are b= eing encouraged to make use of a National Older Persons Strategy, ‘Ageing Safely’ launched last week by the Chief Fire Officers’ Associat= ion (CFOA).
The aim of the strategy is to provide guidance and support to fire and rescue services and their partners= to enable them to rise to the challenge of keeping older and more vulnerable members of the community safer from the risk of injury and death as a resul= t of fire in the home. It was developed with extensive engagement and consultati= on from partners, community groups and importantly older people. The fundament= al principle throughout the development of the strategy was, ‘nothing ab= out them, without them.’
The strategy was launched at an event held at Tamworth Community Fire Station in Staffordshire on 7 Decembe= r. The launch was attended by representatives from; fire and rescue services, Department for Work and Pensions and charities such as Age Concern, RNIB and Action for Blind People.
The document can now be viewed= on the CFOA website and a series of practical guides to support the strategy will be available to download in t= he New Year.
Staffordshire’s Chief Fi= re Officer Peter Dartford, who is also the CFOA National Lead Officer for Prevention said: “The aim of this strategy is to ensure that respondi= ng to the challenges of age and ageing in our communities is part of the DNA of every fire and rescue service. Placing older people at the heart of our activities means that increasingly we will be in a position to talk to them, and not just about them, and their needs.
“Living longer is a major achievement which should be celebrated. However, supporting our ageing population will inevitably require greater resources and greater collective action between the public, private and voluntary sectors if we are to truly meet the challenges presented to us.”
One attendee to the launch eve= nt was 83 year old Catharina Page from Lichfield who features as a case study = in the strategy. During a Home Fire Risk Check in 2010 it was discovered that Catharina (who has lost her sight) was doing a number of tasks in her kitch= en in a way that could potentially cause a serious fire.
For example Catharina was gues= sing timings on the microwave and using her hand to gauge the heat on her cooker. She also had no kitchen door, only one fuse box for the whole of the proper= ty and a faulty electric blanket.
Following the Home Fire Risk Check, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service contacted partners to ensure t= hat Catharina got the support she required to allow her to live an independent = yet safe life.
Putting Families First in Staffordshire:
The Families First Service
Keeping Staffordshire’s children and families safe and well is a county counc= il priority.
Staffordshire children’s services have recently been reorganised so that it is easier for children’s service professionals with different skills to work togeth= er, identify family needs early and stop them getting worse.
The new Families First Service is about delivering the right help at the right time in the right way so that Staffordshire’s children, young people and families have the best possible outcomes in life.
You can find out more about the Families First service at www.stafford= shire.gov.uk/familiesfirstpartners
How to get support from the Families First Service
So that any enquiry or request= for support can be dealt with as safely and as quickly as possible, please encourage people in your organisation to think about the nature of their concern before they get in touch.
|
If your call is about…<=
/b> |
Get in touch with…<=
b> |
|
An existi=
ng case |
The
children’s service professional allocated to the case directly. If you do=
n’t
have the contact details for the allocated professional but have their na=
me
you should contact the county council Contact Centre on 0300 111 8010. If you
don’t have the name of the person you need, then please call the te=
am
covering the service user’s local area who will be able to help
you. Contact details are
available on the Families
First partner web pages. |
|
A concern=
over a
child or young person’s general wellbeing or an issue with families=
in
the community that needs to be addressed at an early stage to stop the
problem getting worse (Level 2-=
3 on the
Continuum of Need e.g. school attendance problems, alcohol abuse or
anti-social behaviour) |
Your Local
Support Team Co-ordinator. Contact d=
etails
for each Local Support Team Co-ordinator and a Request for Support Form c=
an
be found on the Families
First web pages. |
|
A request=
for
support for a child with a disability |
The First
Response Service
|
|
A request=
for
support from an Occupational Therapist |
The First=
Response
Service
|
|
A child p=
rotection
or safeguarding concern where you are aware of a serious problem and are
worried that a child is suffering harm or a child i=
s living
in circumstances where maltreatment is resulting in a lack of safe and
effective care or an impairment of their health and development (Level 4 =
on the
Continuum of Need) |
The First
Response Service immediately
In
an emergency outside office hours, please telephone 0845 6042 886 or
email eds.team.manager@staffordshire.gov.uk
|
First Response Service and the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
The county council’s Fir= st Response Service is part of a new and innovative development called the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).
The MASH brings together people from police, health services and local authorities so that they can share information and take a better informed decision over the best course of act= ion.
Getting the necessary consent<= /p>
Before asking for support, you’ll need to ensure that you have the permission of a parent (or the child’s where appropriate), unless permission-seeking may place the c= hild at increased risk of suffering significant harm.
We all hav=
e a
part to play in keeping Staffordshire’s children and families safe.
Community Matters Member= ship:
Community Matters has announc= ed that their category A members = will now be entitled to FREE membership – this applies to small organisations whose annual income is £15,000 or below. To find out how membership could b= enefit your organisation and/or to sign up as a member visit:
The Women’s Resource Centre:
Women’s organisations ‘generate between £5 and £11 in value’ for every po= und spent, new report reveals
Women’s voluntary and community organisations provide excellent value for money in supporting wom= en and children, a new report by the Women’s Resource Centre has found.<= /p>
Based on two years of research funded by Trust for London and working with five women’s organisation= s, WRC found that by supporting women into employment, assisting women affecte= d by violence and even preventing suicide, women’s organisations consisten= tly save money for local communities and government.
Hidden Value: Demonstrating the extraordinary impact of women’s voluntary and community organisations= is the first value assessment of women’s organisations’ work, published by WRC in partnership with the new economics foundation (nef).
Using Social Return on Investment (SROI techniques, research revealed that betwe= en £5 and £11 worth of social value is generated to women, their children, and the state, for every pound spent on women’s organisatio= ns.
Calling the findings a ‘wake-up call’, the report recommends that government and commissioners who contract women’s organisations develop a much better understanding of the incredible value of such specialist services.
Research also found that:
· Women’s organisations made a considera= ble impact on women’s overall mental health and self esteem, one organisa= tion found that 71% of those who accessed their services had taken positive choi= ces in their lives and were healthier
· The level of value created by the organisati= ons involved in the project was as high as £11 per pound invested in women’s organisations
· Heba, the first Black and Minority Ethnic (B= ME) women’s organisation to undertake an SROI analysis, produced particul= arly high results, with 84% of their users reporting increased independence from improving English to obtaining computer skills
· The effect of such women’s organisatio= ns services on children was frequently a ‘double header’ - benefit= ing both women and children, showing the holistic impact of women’s organisations on families
· One organisation (WGN) is predicted to preve= nt at least one suicide a year through its work
· Five women’s organisations based in Lo= ndon took part in the research, Heba Women’s Project, Rape Crisis South London, Women & Girls Network, Ashiana Network and South Sudan Women’s Skills Development. Organisations trawled existing data, conducted interviews, measured the results of their services and undertook surveys of work in order to examine the impact of their services.
Vivienne Hayes, Chief Executive of the Women’s Resource Centr=
e,
said:
“There is much talk about the cost of funding women’s organisations; what this report sho= ws for the first time is the undeniable cost of not funding them. The governme= nt always presses charitable organisations to demonstrate their value and the findings of this report could not be clearer: women’s organisations provide high quality and cost effective, holistic services for excellent va= lue.
Anne Wilding, Project Manager for Heba Women’s Project, one of
the organisations cited in the report, said:
“Grassroots organisations do understand the importance of sending out a clear message a= bout our work, but in the day to day running of things, this just gets sidelined because we are so busy delivering much-needed services. This research proje= ct allowed us the space and expertise to really dig deep into the important wo= rk we do and show that the work we provide is both essential for women’s wellbeing and true value for money.”
For further information, inclu= ding hard copies of the report, or interviews, please contact Sarah Brown: Sarahbrown@wrc.org.uk or call 0207 324 3040. F= ollow Women’s Resource Centre on Twitter: @whywomen or check out their Face= book page: www.facebook.com/whywomen=
Free Office Furniture:
Free Office furniture available
Following the move of staff te= ams into the new Staffordshire Place premises, SCC has variety of office furniture available. This includes:
· Desks - mainly 1600mm wide
· Pedestal units (desk high and under desk) in beech, light oak and maple
· Metal storage filing cabinets with doors and tambour fronted
· 4 drawer metal filing cabinets (keys may not= be available)
· Meeting tables (mainly to seat 6 people= ).
These are not available for personal use, but if you are a Staffordshire based VCS organisation and your office premises would benefit from any of these items.
Please email= the Asset Management Team at Staffordshire County Council schasset.mana= gementteam@staffordshire.gov.uk
detailing the items and quantities required.
All items will be available free of charge, but you must meet
any collection and transport costs.
Deadline for submissions of Expressions of
Interest is Friday 27th January, 2012
Anticipated collection date for items is Friday 10th February, 2012
Staffordshire Wildlife T= rust:
Download the latest issue of =
the
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust’s newsletter HERE
New Service for Family Carers:
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The
Carers Association Southern Staffordshire (CASS) is pleased to announce the
launch of their new Carers Advice Line Service which has been set up in
response to demand.
The Carers Advice= Line number is: 01785 606675
The Carers Advice Line will be open 10am – 4pm Monday to Friday, 10am – 8pm on a Thursday and 9.30am – 12.30pm on the second Saturday of the month.
There is so much information o= ut there that family carers may be wondering where to start. The advice line g= ives all carers the opportunity to speak to an advisor who can offer free confidential advice, information and support with the aim of registering th= em with the organisation for continued support in their own community.
Research has shown that 45% of family carers said they were suffering from anxiety and depression because their caring role had significantly reduced their finances. One in six care= rs have given up work or reduced their hours, losing on average £11,000 = per year. The CASS Advice line will have a late night opening enabling working carers to access advice and support after work. This may entail information= on work practices or legislation or simply how to get additional support for t= he person they care for.
Clients can ring the advice li= ne themselves or professionals can ring on behalf of carers as long as they ha= ve permission to do so. CASS supports carers of all ages who are looking after= a relative or friend, who, because of disability, illness or the effects of o= ld age cannot manage at home without help.
The Carers Centre in Austin Friars, Stafford is open during Monday to Friday 9am -5pm for those who wou= ld like to visit in person, to speak with a member of staff.
It may be advisable to ring in advance to guarantee an appointment with an advice worker.
For more informat= ion contact:
Karen Leighton
Advice Line Co-ordinator, Carers Association Southern Staffordshire
Email: karen.leighton@care= rsinformation.org.uk or telephone 01785 606675
Gemma Boden
Publicity & Communications, Carers Association Southern Staffordshire
Email: gemma.boden@carersinfo= rmation.org.uk or telephone 01785 222365
New Information Pack for Parents/Carers of Children with Autis=
m:
The updated Autism Spectrum
Parent Information Pack has been published download HERE
SCC January Update:
Download Staffordshire Co=
unty
Council’s January 2012 Update HERE
Training
Community Training Skills:<= /h1>
FREE=
One-Day
Course – Community Training Skills
A series of FREE sessions= aimed at people who deliver training, including volunteers, are being run across = the county from January to June. = The one-day course is funded through the Staffordshire County Council Adult and Community Learning Fund.
Download details HERE
Artsworks Training Opportunities:
Artswork is very pleased to in= form you that we have the following exciting training opportunities taking place soon in the West Midlands region:
Using the Arts with Juvenile and Young Offenders
24th A= pril 2012, 10.00 am- 4.15 pm, WAYC, Leamington Spa
This popular one-day workshop explores the benefits of using creative activities with young offenders, bo= th within the community and the secure estate. Developed in partnership with SOFT= TOUCH this course will examine practical issues, such as those encountered in sec= ure units and personal issues, such as motivation and the development of the yo= ung people. The course will use a mixture of training techniques to help educate and inform.
All participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of the course, and a wealth of practical resources, including a copy of the Artsplan published guidelines ‘Using the Arts with Juvenile and Young Offenders’ (= RRP £7.50). There is a special rate fee of £75 for the course, which includes lunch and refreshments.
For more information, or to ma= ke a booking please contact Rachel Hall, Professional Development Manager via: rachel@artswork.org.uk or call 02380 332 491.
Evaluating Youth Arts Projects
3rd Ju= ly 2012, 10 am - 4.15 pm, WAYC, Leamington Spa
This one-day training course explores the benefits of meaningful evaluation of youth arts projects. Beginning by addressing preconceptions around evaluation (constructive exer= cise or chore?) the course will progress to examine methodologies, structured approaches and case studies using a series of collaborative exercises and t= utor led presentations. Informative and practical, this course will help you dev= elop your own individual approach to creative evaluation and the confidence you = need to engage with evaluating youth arts projects.
Rachel Hall, Artswork’s Professional Development Manager, commented: “Well planned, structured and meaningful evaluations are essential skills needed to effectively proje= ct manage. This course will provide you with creative examples and useful case studies in order to prepare you for thorough and inclusive evaluations̶= 1;.
All participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of the course and a we= alth of practical resources. There= is a special rate fee of £75 for this course, which includes lunch and refreshments.
For more information, or to ma= ke a booking please either visit the Artswork website: www.artswork.org= .uk/open-courses, or contact the Professional Development Manager via: rachel@artswork.org.uk= or call 02380 332491.
There is currently a special rate of £75 per person available on both of these courses.
Download booking = form HERE
SPAN Transfer Toolkit Workshops = and Fairs:
Staffordshire Parent Action Network (SPAN), which is Staffordshire’s Parents’ Forum - run by parents of children with special needs/disabilities –invite parents to their Transfer Toolkit Workshops and Fairs.
The events are ai= med at parents of children with special needs/disabilities from early years to adulthood.
4 FREE= events are being held at locations throughout Staffordshire. Download flyer= HERE for more details.
For further information and to book places, please contact
Hilary Cox, Skill Share Co-ordinator, on 01785 356930 or hilary.cox@staffordshire.go= v.uk
or SPAN on span@staffordshire.gov.uk.
Writing a Case Study:
Staffordshire Creative Health and Wel=
lbeing
Network
Writing a Case Study
Wednesday 1st February, 6.00pm – 8.30pm
Mitchell Arts Centre, Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire Creative Health= and Wellbeing Network’s events programme continues with a practical guide= to how to write a case study about an arts and health project. Case studies ca= n be an excellent way of recording examples of your work and effectively communicating its benefits to potential employers.
The event is a practical, han= ds on workshop where you will begin to write your own case study based on a project you have already carried out. You will be asked to prepare a short project outline before the event and bring a laptop if possible to carry ou= t a range of exercises aiming to help you to capture and communicate relevant information.
The event will also include guidance on where to look for work and how to disseminate your case study. = The event will be led by Sarah-Jane Watkinson and Katy Woods of Praxis Arts and Health Network, whose website will shortly be combining with Creative remed= ies and will feature a section for artists and organisation to upload case stud= ies of their work.
Agenda
· 6pm = ; Arrival, tea/coffee and networking
· 6.30pm &n= bsp; Icebreaker activity
· 6.45pm &n= bsp; Elements of a good case study – group exercise
· 7.30pm &n= bsp; Refining your pitch – individual exercise
· 8.00pm &n= bsp; Looking for work
· 8.10pm &n= bsp; Round up discussion and 10 top tips
· 8.30pm &n= bsp; Finish and networking
To book a place, please contact Sarah-Jane Watkinson on sarah-jane= @praxisartsandhealth.org.uk
Age UK Chair Based Exercise:
Chair Based Exercise
|
Date |
Venue |
Price per person |
* In-house price max 20 people |
|
Friday 10th=
February |
Manchester |
£94 |
£699 |
Reduced activity levels cause a decline in independence which increases feelings of isolation leading to depression and anxiety.
It is important to remember that there are very few people who are not able to undertake some form of physical activity. Inactivity increased the effects = of the ageing which leads to a reduction in joint movement, physical strength = and bone density (osteoporosis). A study at the Royal Free Hospital * found that after a 12 week exercise programme older adult had increased their strength= by 30% equivalent of shaving 30 years off lost strength.
Aims of the
course &nb=
sp; =
&nb=
sp;
The aim of= the course is to promote physical activity in the older person by training care= rs, support staff and activity co-ordinators. Delegates will look at ways of providing person centred and group exercise, in turn helping them to mainta= in independence and to live a fuller life. Delegates will be taught to r= un low intensity sessions taking into consider the importance of risk assessme= nt prior to and during exercise.
Target Participant
The course= is designed for all health care professionals wishing to deliver chair-based exercises to both individuals and groups of people in later life.
Key learning points:
· To understand the benefits of exercise
· To identify the different components of an exercise programme
· To structure exercises according to individu= al needs
· To state the health and safety consideration= s
· To demonstrate different types of exercise f= or older people
· To understand their role in the supply of clinical exercise to older people
* In-house training will be tailored to meet the specific requirements of your staff a= nd your organisation and will be delivered on a date to suit your needs. All you ne= ed to provide is a suitable training room, refreshments, lunch (if available) = and any presentation equipment necessary. We generally request about 4 weeks= 217; notice to arrange, however we will always endeavour to accommodate your nee= ds at shorter notice if required.
For further information, to discuss in-house delivery or to book please call Am= anda on 01543 503660
or email amanda.maaskant@ageuk.org.uk
Volunteer Management:
Last Spaces Available - Volunteer Management Training Course - Redu=
ced
Rates May Apply
Date: Monday 5th & Tuesday 6th March 2012
Venue: S= taffordshire Wildlife Trust, The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, ST17 0WT
Time: 9.=
30am-4.30pm
(Non-residential)
Cost: &p=
ound;110pp
with a reduced rate for Wildlife Trust employees, volunteers and
members of £90pp
A buffet =
Lunch
and Light Refreshments will be provided
Developed through the National Wildlife Trusts by a team of experienced professionals, this 2-day course, = with a maximum of 18 participants, harnesses decades of commitment to quality volunteer management, development and support.
Suitable for those who support, recruit and supervise volunteers, this course is an interactive a= nd engaging look at the skills and knowledge needed to support volunteers within any organisation.
Topics covered will include: Volunteer motivations, barriers to volunteering; Identifying volunteer role= s; Effective recruitment; The legal context of volunteering; Induction and training for volunteers; Recognising, rewarding and supporting volunteers a= nd Dealing with difficult situations.
The course will comprise a mi=
x of
group work, facilitated discussions, individual exercises and input from two
trainers.
The Course may be of benefit to anyone who has responsibility for a=
ny
of the following:
· recruiting volunteers
· co-ordinating volunteers
· planning the work of volunteers
· supervising and supporting volunteers.
The Purpose of the course is to
·
provide an overview of the key elements of g=
ood
practice in involving volunteers in the work of any charity group.
· provide an opportunity to share ideas, and develop contacts and resources to support participants in their roles after completing the course.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
· understand the nature and context of volunteering;
· describe a range of reasons why people volunteer, and why they don’t;
· recognise appropriate methods to plan for volunteer involvement;
· identify a broad range of methods for recrui= ting and selecting volunteers, and recognise the principles of effective recruitment;
· identify the key issues relating to inductio= n, training and support for volunteers;
· establish methods for providing effective and appropriate induction, training and support for volunteers in a variety of settings;
· identify ways of dealing with difficult situations;
· develop their individual skills for working = with volunteers.
To make a booking or to discuss your training needs in more detail, please contact:
Shelley Arnold
Training Development Officer
07971 046820
or visit:
http://www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/page/training-courses
ACE - Advisory Centre for Educatio= n:
The Adviso= ry Centre for Education (ACE) is a national charity, which provides independent advice to parents/carers of children in state funded education. We also pro= vide training in education law and guidance to professionals and others working = with and on behalf of children and their families.
Download
the ACE Spring Training Seminar Schedules HERE and HERE
Vacancies and Volunteering
Live & Local – Partnerships & Projects Officer:
Live &am=
p;
Local - Surprising shows in surprising places
Deliveri=
ng
high quality art experiences to over 200 communities across the East and We=
st
midlands
Partnerships & Projects Officer
£22,221
35hrs/wk (Flexitime)
A resourceful, effective commu= nicator to develop and implement partnerships, projects and strategies in relation = to our network of voluntary organisations and will help maintain our regional profile. A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience, proven organisational, admin and IT skills and an enthusiasm for the arts are essential. Joining a team of six in Warwick, includes evening and weekend work.
Deadline: Noon, Wednesd= ay 8th February.
Interviews: Monday 20
Application via application fo= rm only. Application pack available for download at www.liveandlocal.org.uk=
Street Friends:
Street Friends Project
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The Street Fri=
ends
Project is designed to build informal relationships with street residents a=
nd
local authorities. It helps local residents provide support for their
neighbours. This project is delivered by Chase Council for Voluntary Servic=
e,
financially supported with £4000 from Staffordshire Local Community F=
und.
Staffordshire County Councillor Mr Derek Davis OBE secured the funding. Mr
Davis stated “Street Friends are there to keep an eye out for those
fellow residents who are vulnerable”. (=
Street
Friend, Isabel, pictured left)
The project is part of the wid= er Chase Council for Voluntary Service Community Liaison Project funded by Soc= ial Care and Health. It started on the Jubilee estate in West Chadsmoor with volunteers supporting vulnerable people to stay in their homes and communit= ies for longer. The volunteers support residents by giving information and allo= wing people to make their own informed decisions. Chase CVS would like to hear about anyone who is already supporting people in this way.
A Community Brunch is held on = the last Friday of every month at the Chase Baptist Church, Clarion Way, Chadsm= oor, between 10am and 12noon supported by Cannock Lions. This provides residents with the opportunity to engage with a range of representatives from statuto= ry, voluntary and private sectors to help find solutions to local issues or problems.
For more informa= tion or to volunteer, please contact:
Jan Matthews, Community Liaison Officer for Chase Council for Voluntary Service,
on 01543 500404 or email: janmatthews@chase-cvs.org.uk
Volunteer Developme= nt Co-ordinator:
Sport Across Staffordshire And
Stoke-on-Trent
Volunte=
er
Development Co-ordinator
Based in Stafford
12 month fixed Term Contract
(Post Number LSL111)
Salary £19,621 -£21,519
Closing Date 1st February =
2012
Interviews to be = held on 17 February 2012
Sport Across Staffordshire and= Stoke-on-Trent are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and professional person to fill the position of Volunteer Development Coordinator. You will be a joining a successful and well respected County Sport Partnership team with a fantastic track record of delivery at a great time for community sport.
As the Volunteer Development Coordinator you will play a key role in delivering a robust volunteer pathw= ay for adults and young people across the whole of Staffordshire. Working clos= ely with other members of the core team you will be responsible for the operati= onal delivery of a range of contracts and supporting the overall coordination of SASSOT's volunteering offer.
The successful candidate will = have a background in volunteer development or community sport and have an understanding of the sporting landscape and the challenges facing community sports clubs and volunteers. The post is part funded by the Coalfields Regeneration Trust and has been created as a result of an exciting new partnership between our two organisations.
The person specification and j= ob description can be found in the employment pack.
An Enhanced CRB will be requir= ed for this position.
How to apply:
To find out more contact Mark Thornewill at Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent on 01785 619896 or email mthornewill@staffordbc.gov.uk= .
An Employment Pack and applica= tion forms are available from Stafford Borough Council's website, by e-mailing humanresources@staffordbc.= gov.uk or contacting Human Resources on (017= 85) 619501 (24 hours).
Please note: Following the introduction of the 2010 Equality Act the record of absence section is now void, please do not complete this section of the application form. Please q= uote the post reference number.
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