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Issue 109... -... 30 August 2007

Events - Citizenship and Community Engagement Conference

Monday 10 September 10.30am - 4.00pm, Islington Central Library

This is a public consultation meeting for organisations, services and individuals in North London to respond to the Mayor of London's new strategy for refugee integration during its consultation period. To read the strategy click here.

For further details and to reserve a place please contact Emad on emad@evelynoldfield.co.uk or tel. 020 7700 8213.

Thursday 27 September,10am - 3.30pm
Lambeth Accord, 336 Brixton Road, London SW9 7AA

The Refugee Council’s Community Development Team has organised this ‘meet the funders’ seminar for Refugee Community Organisations (RCOs).
The aim of this seminar is to give RCOs an opportunity to talk face to face with funders and to provide funders with the chance to promote their funding programmes; explain their selection criteria; define their funding remit and highlight their funding priorities. The following funders will be presenting their current funding programmes: Big Lottery Fund, The Arts Council, The Lottery Heritage Fund and Sports England.

For more information, or to reserve a place, please email: ruth.marriot@refugeecouncil.org.uk or call 020 7346 6744.

Connexions, Local Authorities and the new DCSF Campaign for Learning
4 October 2007, 19 Buckingham Street, London, WC2N 6EF

With the creation of the new Department for Children, Schools and Families and policy responsibilites for children and young people being transferred to local authorities this policy briefing will examine the role of Connexions and Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG). In particular this briefing will examine the role of IAG in the context of raising the learning leaving age to 17 in 2013 and to the 18th birthday in 2015.
Presentations will be made by Rabindra Shah of the Department for Children, Schools and Families and Jenny Rudge, Connexions Devon and Cornwall on the overall roel of IAG. Mark Corney, Policy Adviser to the Campaign for Learning will then discuss the issue of guidance in the context of raising the learning leaving age. Delegates will have plenty of opportunities for questions and discussion.

For further information and bookings click here or contact: Eleni Skaliotis, eleni@cflearning.org.uk, Tel. 020 7766 0010

source: CLLS Forum

Women in Action Network invite women from the voluntary and community sector to participate in this free training which normally costs £500 per session. Do you want to:

Increase your understanding of the 9 major faith in the UK?

Calls - Consultation on the Compact

Are you involved in a community or voluntary organisation? Have you come across the Compact in your work? Would you like to tell the government what you think is working and not working with the Compact?

Compact Voice, the representative body for the VCS on the Compact, is looking for people to take part in a focus group in London. The purpose of the focus group is to find out about your experience of the Compact and will be included as part of a wider report exploring the relationship between the sector and the government as framed by the Compact. What you tell us will be presented directly to government ministers (including Phil Hope and Ed Milliband) and will help set priorities for the future.

We are looking for people who have had positive as well as negative experiences. We are also looking to reflect the diversity of the voluntary and community sector so no matter the size of your organisation, the activity you engage in, or the groups you represent, we would be very interested in hearing from you.

The focus group will take place in London on Wednesday 19 September. Lunch and travel costs will be provided as well as redeemable NCVO book vouchers and a copy of the final report. To find out more please contact stefan.simanowitz@ncvo-vol.org.uk or telephone 020 7520 2486.

Funding - London Councils Funding

London Councils are still offering funding to voluntary and community organisations in the capital to provide London with 59 priority services. Phase 1 and 2 of the programme are now closed, but phase 3/4 is open for applications until noon on Wednesday 5 September (two stage applications) and noon on Friday 21 Septemer 2007 (single stage applications).
All information on the funding programme and guidelines for application are available on London Councils website (click here).

Funding - Age Concern Grants schemes with monthly deadlines

Salary: £26,277, pro rata (28 hours/week) ; permanent subject to funding post-Sept 2008
Deadline: 10 September

Greater London Volunteering has an exciting vacancy as a result of its recent funding from London Councils agreed under Phase 1. The appointed person will provide marketing, promotion, coordination and support to Volunteer Centres at local, sub-regional and regional level to:

Raise awareness of volunteering, the 2012 Volunteering Strategy and Volunteer Centre support for volunteering amongst hard to reach groups, volunteer-involving organisations and the sports sector.

Create, strengthen and identify opportunities which link to skills and experiences valid for the Games-time volunteering programme

Increase the take-up and placement of volunteers in roles linked to events volunteering at a community level, and provide a pool of events volunteers for larger events leading up to and beyond the Games

Engage new groups and communities and increase the diversity of the pool of experienced volunteers available to the local community and to the 2012 Volunteering Programme

Link and broker sports and cultural events on local, sub-regional and regional levels

Link advice and guidance to volunteers to the Pre-Volunteer Programme, and other preparation and training programmes to support people into volunteering

For a full job description and information on how to apply click here.

Location: The British Red Cross Refugee Unit, London
Permanent position with a salary of up to £22,000 pa. inc ILW.
Deadline for applications is Friday 7th September

To apply for this position, please go to www.redcross.org.uk/vacancies and apply through our on-line process. This post is being advertised internally and externally simultaneously. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact Joti Chana via email Jchana@redcross.org.uk or 020 7877 7514.

In order to give as many people as possible the skills to apply for this role, the Refugee Unit will be holding an “Open to all Evening Session” offering guidance on how to complete application forms and also interview tips on Wednesday 29 August 2007 at 18.00. This will be held at the Camden & Islington Red Cross Centre. Please email or telephone James Wilson at JamesWilson@redcross.org.uk or call 020 7704 5692 for more information.

Location: Birmingham (Maternity Cover to March 2008)
Salary £21,588 Ref No: W/0051
Closing date for applications: Thursday 20th September 2007

Based in one of the Refugee Council's Birmingham office, the postholder will provide advice and support to newly arrived asylum seekers and refugees. For newly arrived asylum seekers, this will involved assistance with their applications to the Asylum Resources Directorate (ARD) of the Home Office, as well as briefings on ARD and the asylum process which are delivered as part of the 'Wraparound' services provided by this team. Asylum seekers housed in the region can also access the One Stop Service for advice and support, as do refugees who have received a decision on their claims for asylum and entering mainstream services. The team works with other agencies, community organisations, health services and others to enable refugees and asylum seekers to access a range of relevant services across the region.

For further information and an application pack, click here.

Salary:£28,539 pro rata, Location:Islington, London
Closing Date for applications:31 August 2007

Islington Voluntary Action Council (IVAC) is recruiting to our new Policy and Partnerships team, which aims to transform the role of the third sector in local partnerships.
Islington is diverse, with some of the country's worst deprivation alongside considerable wealth. We are particularly concerned to champion the interests of those who are socially excluded. You will ensure that IVAC communicates effectively with the third sector, making the most effective use of our database and website.
IVAC is adjacent to the Angel shopping centre with excellent public transport links. We provide 30 days annual leave plus public holidays and have negotiated substantial discounts on use of borough leisure facilities for our staff.

For an application pack please contact Anne Gadsden on 01494 478801 or email: ivac@hradvantage.co.uk



Issue 109... -... 30 August 2007

About this service...

	Contents: Events (6); Training (5); Calls (1); Funding (2); Jobs (4)


	Events - Citizenship and Community Engagement Conference
	Stimulating Cohesion and Overcoming Barriers to Integration Wednesday 17th October 2007 - Central London Chaired by: Sidney Shipton OBE, Coordinator, Three Faiths Forum Speakers include: Hamza Vayani (Commissioner, Commission on Integration and Cohesion);· Harmander Singh (Principal Advisor, Sikhs In England), Tim Parsons (Head of Diversity, City of London Police), Debbie Ladds (Director, Projects, Community Development Foundation), Maxine Moar (Community Participation Coordinator, Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council), Gillian Douglas (Manager, Equalities and Social Inclusion, Bristol City Council), Pete Pattison (National Subject Lead, Association for Citizenship Teaching), Suhel Miah (Project Manager, HAAYA), Mandeep Kaur Sira (Project Officer, AIK SAATH). The report ‘Our Shared Future’, published by the Commission on Integration and Cohesion in June 2007, highlighted key issues requiring positive action in promoting integration, community engagement and cohesion. This timely conference will focus on how local authorities, the police, schools, youth groups, faith organizations and community leaders can work together in partnership to ensure that policy and action combine effectively to tackle extremism and strengthen ties across cultural barriers. A strong emphasis on Citizenship teaching in schools of all faiths and ages, the Connecting Communities Plus grant scheme and Faith Communities Capacity Building Fund, are examples of fresh initiatives aimed at stimulating cohesion and overcoming barriers to integration. Different regions of the UK have unique and particular issues, yet all are working together to implement a nationwide strategy. Attend this conference to hear from key speakers and organisations sharing fresh ideas and best practice. Benefit from the opportunity to network with colleagues from across the public sector responsible for building cohesive communities. For further information and booking form please click here or contact David Moffat, email: david.moffat2@capita.co.uk



	Events - Consultation on Mayor of London's Refugee Integration Strategy
	Monday 10 September 10.30am - 4.00pm, Islington Central Library This is a public consultation meeting for organisations, services and individuals in North London to respond to the Mayor of London's new strategy for refugee integration during its consultation period. To read the strategy click here. For further details and to reserve a place please contact Emad on emad@evelynoldfield.co.uk or tel. 020 7700 8213.



	Events - Meet the Funders
	Thursday 27 September,10am - 3.30pm Lambeth Accord, 336 Brixton Road, London SW9 7AA The Refugee Council’s Community Development Team has organised this ‘meet the funders’ seminar for Refugee Community Organisations (RCOs). The aim of this seminar is to give RCOs an opportunity to talk face to face with funders and to provide funders with the chance to promote their funding programmes; explain their selection criteria; define their funding remit and highlight their funding priorities. The following funders will be presenting their current funding programmes: Big Lottery Fund, The Arts Council, The Lottery Heritage Fund and Sports England. For more information, or to reserve a place, please email: ruth.marriot@refugeecouncil.org.uk or call 020 7346 6744.
	source: CLLS Forum


	Events - The Future of Connexions
	Connexions, Local Authorities and the new DCSF Campaign for Learning 4 October 2007, 19 Buckingham Street, London, WC2N 6EF With the creation of the new Department for Children, Schools and Families and policy responsibilites for children and young people being transferred to local authorities this policy briefing will examine the role of Connexions and Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG). In particular this briefing will examine the role of IAG in the context of raising the learning leaving age to 17 in 2013 and to the 18th birthday in 2015. Presentations will be made by Rabindra Shah of the Department for Children, Schools and Families and Jenny Rudge, Connexions Devon and Cornwall on the overall roel of IAG. Mark Corney, Policy Adviser to the Campaign for Learning will then discuss the issue of guidance in the context of raising the learning leaving age. Delegates will have plenty of opportunities for questions and discussion. For further information and bookings click here or contact: Eleni Skaliotis, eleni@cflearning.org.uk, Tel. 020 7766 0010



	Events - Strengthening the Minority Voluntary Sector
	Wednesday 12 September, 10am – 1pm The Resource Centre, 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA This morning seminar and networking lunch – organised by Clinks London - is aimed at voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations working with ethnic minority offenders. The main purpose of the event is to consult as to how Clinks London can best work with VCS organisations that represent the needs of and deliver services to ethnic minority offenders. Your feedback will be written up as a report which we will circulate and use to inform our future plans. We will also be showcasing good practice; providing relevant updates from Voice4Change (a new coalition for the black and minority ethnic community VCS) , the National Body of Black Prisoners Support Group (NBBPSG), HM Prison Service London and the National Probation Service London. Places for this event are limited, so will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, or to book a place, please contact Lynne at Clinks on 020 7608 2502 or email: lynne.laidlaw@clinks.org. If you are unable to attend, please do feel free to contact Clinks with your views so that they can be represented as part of the consultation.
	source: CLLS Forum


	Events - IOM Consultation on Assisted Voluntary Return - Asia
	10 September 2007; 9.30-16.00, 2 Whitehall Court, London Live discussion with returnees sharing their experiences of return. For more info please contact International Organisation for Migration on 0800 783 2332 or infouk@iom.int



	Training - An Introduction to Community Care Law
	Wednesday 3rd October 2007, 10am - 1pm, Disability Law Service, London E1 Cost: £65 (£100 for statutory bodies, local authorities, PCTs, private firms and trade unions) DLS Certificate of Training plus CPD points available Booking: please email training@dls.org.uk if you are interested in this course, and you can book online at www.dls.org.uk (follow link to "Training" and then to "courses" Note: please look out on our website for further training topics and dates, or email training@dls.org.uk to find out about upcoming topics This course will be particularly relevant to advocates and advisers who are looking for a basic knowledge and understanding of community care law. At the end of the course delegates will: Have a knowledge of the basic principles of community care law. Have an understanding of how the law affects clients wishing to access community care Be able to apply general legal principles and guidance in this area. For futher information contact: Christine Goodall, Development Officer, Disability Law Service, Tel: 0207 791 9828, http://www.dls.org.uk



	Training - Free Faith Awareness Training
	Women in Action Network invite women from the voluntary and community sector to participate in this free training which normally costs £500 per session. Do you want to: Increase your understanding of the 9 major faith in the UK? Increase your awareness and sensitivity towards faith-related issues that may arise in your organisation? Learn more about how the Religious Discrimination Act could affect your organisation? Network with other voluntary and community organisations? Then join the Women Action Network! You can choose from the following dates: Thursday 6 September, Monday 10 September, Tuesday 11 September. For further information or to reserve your places please contact: Kismet Kale, tel. 020.8920.6868, email: kismet@faithregenuk.org.



	Training - ORAMA Diversity Training
	ONE DAY Training. You can choose one of the following dates: 9:45am – 16:30pm, Friday 28 September 2007, Central London. 9:45am – 16:30pm, Friday 26 October 2007, Central London. This Diversity Training for Voluntary Organisations, Youth Workers and Social Practitioners organised by ORAMA, will help you to: Explore issues that affect your daily life in thousand different ways Examine and confront stereotypes, prejudices, racism, discrimination Find out ways of promoting diversity in your environment Exchange views and experiences with others Increase your confidence in dealing with such important issues Provide for an inclusive and productive environment in your organisation Improve your communication with your diverse clients For further information contact: elina.stamou@orama4diversity.org, tel. 0208 342 9686 or visit: www.orama4diversity.org



	Training - Devising a fundraising strategy
	21 September 2007, LVSC, London Every good fundraiser has a strategy or plan of action. This one-day course covers the preparation, context and content of a good fundraising strategy. It will provide you with a clearer understanding of what's involved; budgeting, setting targets, making the most of existing resources and how to go about it. For further information contact learning@lvsc.org.uk or click here.



	Training - Networking skills - working with people outside your team
	14 September 2007, LVSC, London This one day course from LVSC will look at the importance and practicalities of developing relationships/networks outside of your immediate work-place team/organisation. It will identify different networking situations, making a positive first impression, building and maintaining relationships and networking "etiquette". For further information contact learning@lvsc.org.uk or click here.



	Calls - Consultation on the Compact
	Are you involved in a community or voluntary organisation? Have you come across the Compact in your work? Would you like to tell the government what you think is working and not working with the Compact? Compact Voice, the representative body for the VCS on the Compact, is looking for people to take part in a focus group in London. The purpose of the focus group is to find out about your experience of the Compact and will be included as part of a wider report exploring the relationship between the sector and the government as framed by the Compact. What you tell us will be presented directly to government ministers (including Phil Hope and Ed Milliband) and will help set priorities for the future. We are looking for people who have had positive as well as negative experiences. We are also looking to reflect the diversity of the voluntary and community sector so no matter the size of your organisation, the activity you engage in, or the groups you represent, we would be very interested in hearing from you. The focus group will take place in London on Wednesday 19 September. Lunch and travel costs will be provided as well as redeemable NCVO book vouchers and a copy of the final report. To find out more please contact stefan.simanowitz@ncvo-vol.org.uk or telephone 020 7520 2486.



	Funding - London Councils Funding
	London Councils are still offering funding to voluntary and community organisations in the capital to provide London with 59 priority services. Phase 1 and 2 of the programme are now closed, but phase 3/4 is open for applications until noon on Wednesday 5 September (two stage applications) and noon on Friday 21 Septemer 2007 (single stage applications). All information on the funding programme and guidelines for application are available on London Councils website (click here).



	Funding - Age Concern Grants schemes with monthly deadlines
	Age Concern Grants Unit gives out over £11 million each year in grants. The grant funds are built up from donations by individuals, charitable trusts and companies. Age Concerns also receives some government and National Lottery funding for distribution to local projects. Barclays Programme The Barclays grants programme is open to most voluntary organisations in England who have an income or turnover of less than £50,000 per annum. Applications from Wales are also currently welcome. The scheme offers Grants of up to £150 towards new or expanding services or activities which directly benefit older people. Download the Guidelines from the website below. Bright Ideas The Bright Ideas grants programme is open to most voluntary organisations in England who have an income or turnover of less than £200,000 per annum. Applications from Wales are also currently welcome. The scheme offers grants of up to £2,000 towards new or expanding services or activities which directly benefit older people. Download the Guidelines from the website below. For further information and a schedule of the monthly deadlines and the allocation meetings for both schemes click here or contact: The Grants Unit, Age Concern England, Astral House, 1268 London Road, London SW16 4ER; Tel. 020 8765 7738; Fax. 020 8679 9154




	Jobs - 2012 Volunteering Legacy Officer
	Salary: £26,277, pro rata (28 hours/week) ; permanent subject to funding post-Sept 2008 Deadline: 10 September Greater London Volunteering has an exciting vacancy as a result of its recent funding from London Councils agreed under Phase 1. The appointed person will provide marketing, promotion, coordination and support to Volunteer Centres at local, sub-regional and regional level to: Raise awareness of volunteering, the 2012 Volunteering Strategy and Volunteer Centre support for volunteering amongst hard to reach groups, volunteer-involving organisations and the sports sector. Create, strengthen and identify opportunities which link to skills and experiences valid for the Games-time volunteering programme Increase the take-up and placement of volunteers in roles linked to events volunteering at a community level, and provide a pool of events volunteers for larger events leading up to and beyond the Games Engage new groups and communities and increase the diversity of the pool of experienced volunteers available to the local community and to the 2012 Volunteering Programme Link and broker sports and cultural events on local, sub-regional and regional levels Link advice and guidance to volunteers to the Pre-Volunteer Programme, and other preparation and training programmes to support people into volunteering For a full job description and information on how to apply click here.



	Jobs - Service Co-ordinator, Refugee Orientation Project
	Location: The British Red Cross Refugee Unit, London Permanent position with a salary of up to £22,000 pa. inc ILW. Deadline for applications is Friday 7th September To apply for this position, please go to www.redcross.org.uk/vacancies and apply through our on-line process. This post is being advertised internally and externally simultaneously. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact Joti Chana via email Jchana@redcross.org.uk or 020 7877 7514. In order to give as many people as possible the skills to apply for this role, the Refugee Unit will be holding an “Open to all Evening Session” offering guidance on how to complete application forms and also interview tips on Wednesday 29 August 2007 at 18.00. This will be held at the Camden & Islington Red Cross Centre. Please email or telephone James Wilson at JamesWilson@redcross.org.uk or call 020 7704 5692 for more information.



	Jobs - Refugee Council Project Worker
	Location: Birmingham (Maternity Cover to March 2008) Salary £21,588 Ref No: W/0051 Closing date for applications: Thursday 20th September 2007 Based in one of the Refugee Council's Birmingham office, the postholder will provide advice and support to newly arrived asylum seekers and refugees. For newly arrived asylum seekers, this will involved assistance with their applications to the Asylum Resources Directorate (ARD) of the Home Office, as well as briefings on ARD and the asylum process which are delivered as part of the 'Wraparound' services provided by this team. Asylum seekers housed in the region can also access the One Stop Service for advice and support, as do refugees who have received a decision on their claims for asylum and entering mainstream services. The team works with other agencies, community organisations, health services and others to enable refugees and asylum seekers to access a range of relevant services across the region. For further information and an application pack, click here.



	Jobs - IVAC Communications Officer
	Salary:£28,539 pro rata, Location:Islington, London Closing Date for applications:31 August 2007 Islington Voluntary Action Council (IVAC) is recruiting to our new Policy and Partnerships team, which aims to transform the role of the third sector in local partnerships. Islington is diverse, with some of the country's worst deprivation alongside considerable wealth. We are particularly concerned to champion the interests of those who are socially excluded. You will ensure that IVAC communicates effectively with the third sector, making the most effective use of our database and website. IVAC is adjacent to the Angel shopping centre with excellent public transport links. We provide 30 days annual leave plus public holidays and have negotiated substantial discounts on use of borough leisure facilities for our staff. For an application pack please contact Anne Gadsden on 01494 478801 or email: ivac@hradvantage.co.uk



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