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Issue 116... -... 25 October 2007

Friday 16 November 2007, 10.30 to 12.30 (AGM) - 1 pm till 6 pm (Food Fair)
St John’s Church, Stratford Broadway, E15 (opposite Stratford shopping centre with disabled access)

MODA’s annual general meeting will take place on Friday 16th November 2007 and the theme of this year’s meeting is “Empowering the involvement of disadvantaged groups.”

As 16 November is the International Day for World Tolerance we will also organise a celebratory international food fair bringing together tastes of exotic cuisines around the world from our diverse London communities.

Groups are welcome to apply to MODA for a small grant (£50 towards ingredients and travel costs) to bring some cultural foods to display, share or sell at this event with a prize for the best presented culinary dish! The grant will be given to the first 20 applicants on first come first serve basis. Please hurry to return this form (click here) if your group wishes to take part. We will then contact you to let you know if we are able to award your group a stall or grant to bring foods.

Attendance is free.

MODA will offer a four-day training programme in December 2007:

Good news for MODA members and users. We now have our own training room at 1 Mark street with enough space for up to 20 trainees. From January 2008, we will run regular training programmes every month. We will publish the details of our programme in the next E-bulletin. Community groups needing room for meetings and training can hire the training room from £10 per hour.

11 November 2007, LVRSC, London

This event hosted by Race on the Agenda (ROTA) will present evidence-based policy recommendations from ROTA's Equal funded project. The study examined barriers to homeless services and service needs of Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) homeless individuals and links between mainstream homeless and BAME organisations.

Speakers include Liz Meek, Regional Director Government Office for London, Alex Bax, Senior Policy Adviser Greater London Authority, and Linda Butcher, CEO Off the Streets and Into Work.

For further information and to book a place click here.

2-3 November 2007, Olympia, London

If you are interested in Social Enterprise, thinking of starting a Social Enterprise or growing an existing one, you must visit the Social Entrepreneur Show. This is a brand new and unique event to support the growing social enterprise community. Entry to the show and the workshops is FREE.

To register for free entry visit www.socialentrepreneurshow.co.uk/

Undesirable but not invisible, the migrant, the poor, the excluded, the marginalised are the energy driving the life of cities. This two docu-dramas tell their stories.

These screening are part of the Urban Film Society 2007/2008 season at UCL, London. The aim of the Urban Film Society is to explore the work of filmmakers that have depicted cities, the urban landscape and life in urban societies. It organises and hosts cinematic screenings of selected movies and documentaries and encourages reflection through the perspectives of planning, art, politics, architecture. Screenings are intended to introduce participants to a diverse, wide range of film making and viewing across the globe.To see the full programme click here.

4 December 2007; 9.45 - 14.00; Development House, London EC2

The Ethical Property Foundation and the Central London CVS Network are pleased to present a half day workshop on 'greening' your workplace. This thought provoking workshop is for Charities and voluntary groups based in central London looking to reduce the environmental impact of their workplaces. It is designed to help you to develop a fun, meaningful action plan that will have a real and positive impact on your organisation and the environment.

This is a free event and lunch will be provided. For further information and a booking form click here.

Funding - Department of Health - Social Enterprise Investment Fund

Funding - Starting gate opens for £50 million Lottery contest

New research by the Refugee Council and the University of Birmingham contains powerful evidence of refugees’ own experiences and understanding of integration.
Carried out in the London Borough of Haringey and Dudley in the West Midlands, the research is an important contribution to the debate about integration and settlement into Britain.
While the report shows that there are some successes, it is widely accepted that integration in many areas is poor, and various government initiatives are in place to try to address this. However, the research shows that Home Office policies on asylum, including restrictions on the right to work, benefits below the poverty line and lack of help with settling into the UK until people have been granted leave to stay hinders integration and creates more divided communities.

To dowload a copy of the report click here.

ICAR is conducting research for Media Trust to discover the training needs and capacity of refugee, migrant, BME, faith and isolated rural groups in the area of media and communications.

You can help Media Trust construct courses tailored to your needs by completing their online questionnaire (click here). The person who completes every 10th survey will be eligible for a place on a Media Trust media training day, redeemable up to March 2008.

Salary: £28,539 to £30,030 including Inner London Weighting (pay award pending)
35 hours per week, flexitime, London, N1
Deadline for applications: 29 October 2007

We are looking for someone with good voluntary sector experience and excellent communication and networking skills to support the Central London CVS Coordinator, and to be responsible for information and communication within the Central London CVS Network. The successful candidate will have excellent information and administration skills in order to produce information for members of the network and for the central London CVS website (www.clcvs.net). Benefits of the post include a 5% pension and 30 days holiday.

Click here for the application documents. For further information or a hard copy application pack email clcvs@ivac.org.uk or contact Gerry O’Connor on Tel: 020 7354 6375 or Lisa Charalambous on Tel: 020 7354 6371.

Salary Range £30,660 - £34,137 (pay award pending). Ref No: L/0065/R
Location: Hounslow, London
Closing date for applications is Monday 5th November 2007

The Refugee Council's vision is to ensure that asylum seekers and refugees get the support they need to rebuild their lives and know they are safe wherever they come from.

The Refugee Council's Support & Advice section assists refugees and asylum seekers with a wide range of welfare rights, advice, health and immigration issues. We also provide material support and work with other specialist agencies, health providers and other partners to enable refugees and asylum seekers to access the services they need.

As the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for running our new Hounslow office. You will manage a team of 10 staff and ensure the smooth running of our operations in West London. You will work closely with managers of the One Stop Service (OSS) based in Brixton ensuring our OSS services are delivered consistently across London. You will ensure all external contractual requirements and internal standards are met and that a high quality service is provided at all times to our client group. You will manage these services closely with the other Operations Managers, based in Brixton and contribute to the strategic direction of the national Operations Group.

Click here to view a full job description.

Salary £21,588. Ref No: E/0068. Location: Norwich.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 30th October 2007

The Refugee Council is the largest charity working with asylum seekers and refugees in the UK, and provides to services to clients across the country.

The UK government has committed itself to a refugee resettlement programme whereby people fleeing persecution are selected in their region of origin and brought to the UK with their status already determined. Under this scheme called 'Gateway Protection Programme' a specific quota of refugees will be coming to the UK for permanent resettlement. The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act (2002) contains provision for this programme and civil servants have been developing proposals for the pilot phase. The scheme formally began in 2003.

The Refugee Council is working as the lead agency, in partnership with British Red Cross, to deliver the programme in Norwich. The resettlement team will provide advice and support for resettled refugees to help them access services and mainstream provision, and establish community links. The resettlement team in Norwich will promote both the integration and independence of this group. Temp to January 2008 (extension subject to confirmation of funding).

Click here to view a full job description and an application pack.



Issue 116... -... 25 October 2007

About this service...

	Contents: Moda's News (3); Events (6); Training (2); Funding (2) ; Resources (1) ; Calls (1) ; Jobs (3)


	MODA News - MODA AGM, seminar and international food fair
	Friday 16 November 2007, 10.30 to 12.30 (AGM) - 1 pm till 6 pm (Food Fair) St John’s Church, Stratford Broadway, E15 (opposite Stratford shopping centre with disabled access) MODA’s annual general meeting will take place on Friday 16th November 2007 and the theme of this year’s meeting is “Empowering the involvement of disadvantaged groups.” As 16 November is the International Day for World Tolerance we will also organise a celebratory international food fair bringing together tastes of exotic cuisines around the world from our diverse London communities. Groups are welcome to apply to MODA for a small grant (£50 towards ingredients and travel costs) to bring some cultural foods to display, share or sell at this event with a prize for the best presented culinary dish! The grant will be given to the first 20 applicants on first come first serve basis. Please hurry to return this form (click here) if your group wishes to take part. We will then contact you to let you know if we are able to award your group a stall or grant to bring foods. Attendance is free.



	MODA News - Training December 2007
	MODA will offer a four-day training programme in December 2007: Employment essential - 5th December Practical fundraising - 6th December Governance, management and administration - 12th December Strategic planning and leadership - 13th December All the trainings will be at 1 Mark street, E15 4GY. To book any of these please click here for a booking form



	MODA News - Training Room
	Good news for MODA members and users. We now have our own training room at 1 Mark street with enough space for up to 20 trainees. From January 2008, we will run regular training programmes every month. We will publish the details of our programme in the next E-bulletin. Community groups needing room for meetings and training can hire the training room from £10 per hour.




	Events - Hidden Dimension of Homelessness Conference
	11 November 2007, LVRSC, London This event hosted by Race on the Agenda (ROTA) will present evidence-based policy recommendations from ROTA's Equal funded project. The study examined barriers to homeless services and service needs of Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) homeless individuals and links between mainstream homeless and BAME organisations. Speakers include Liz Meek, Regional Director Government Office for London, Alex Bax, Senior Policy Adviser Greater London Authority, and Linda Butcher, CEO Off the Streets and Into Work. For further information and to book a place click here.



	Events - The Social Entrepreneur Show
	2-3 November 2007, Olympia, London If you are interested in Social Enterprise, thinking of starting a Social Enterprise or growing an existing one, you must visit the Social Entrepreneur Show. This is a brand new and unique event to support the growing social enterprise community. Entry to the show and the workshops is FREE. To register for free entry visit www.socialentrepreneurshow.co.uk/



	Events - Parallel Lives - Urban Film Society screenings
	Undesirable but not invisible, the migrant, the poor, the excluded, the marginalised are the energy driving the life of cities. This two docu-dramas tell their stories. 27 November - Lisboetas (Lisboners) (2004) - Dir.: Sergio Trefaut - 105 mins 11 December - Megacities (1998)- Dir.: Michael Glawogger - 90 mins These screening are part of the Urban Film Society 2007/2008 season at UCL, London. The aim of the Urban Film Society is to explore the work of filmmakers that have depicted cities, the urban landscape and life in urban societies. It organises and hosts cinematic screenings of selected movies and documentaries and encourages reflection through the perspectives of planning, art, politics, architecture. Screenings are intended to introduce participants to a diverse, wide range of film making and viewing across the globe.To see the full programme click here.



	Events - An introduction to 'greening' your workplace
	4 December 2007; 9.45 - 14.00; Development House, London EC2 The Ethical Property Foundation and the Central London CVS Network are pleased to present a half day workshop on 'greening' your workplace. This thought provoking workshop is for Charities and voluntary groups based in central London looking to reduce the environmental impact of their workplaces. It is designed to help you to develop a fun, meaningful action plan that will have a real and positive impact on your organisation and the environment. This is a free event and lunch will be provided. For further information and a booking form click here.



	Events - Voluntary Sector Forum: Annual Conference 2007
	Friday 30th November Oxford House, Bethnal Green, Derbyshire Street, London E2 7HG. The conference will start with registration and refreshments from 09:30, a keynote address at 10:00 followed by questions and a variety of participatory workshops and presentations as well as plenty of time to ask your specific questions, to network and find out more about the issues that affect VSF members and the wider voluntary and community sector in London. Oxford House is a VSF member and is a community and art centre in East London. The organisation first established in 1884 is involved in a variety of youth, immigration, arts & community work. The purpose of Oxford House is to encourage a sense of community in a diverse society and to work in partnership with groups and individuals to develop their potential. The objectives of the organisation are to: · redress poverty and disadvantage · deliver services through a strong equalities perspective · promote tolerance and social justice · promote diversity, cultural knowledge and awareness For more information about VSF please email vsf@lvsc.org.uk or look at the VSF pages on the LVSC website.



	Events - The British Sari Story
	Until 30 Jan 2008; Brent Museum, Willesden Green Library Centre, 95 High Road, NW10 2SF An exciting exhibition at Brent Museum which showcases the first brilliant new British Asian saris and throws a spotlight on British Asian life today. Funded by the Heritage Lottery fund, it also displays traditional saris from around South Asia, drawings by artist Helen Scalway of a sari shop in Tooting, South London, and stories by children from a local primary school who have collected stories about saris that are precious to women in their families. Organiser Bridging Arts (www.bridging-arts.com) is now taking bookings for the national tour - email info@bridging-arts.com for more information.



	Training - JCWI Training Programme
	The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) Training Programme 2007/2008 is available online on www.jcwi.org.uk. The programme includes: Immigration appeals and court procedures; Human rights law; Civil remedies; Immigration and crime; Nationality; Courses for OISC levels of competence; Immigration & Welfare; Immigration law and family; European rights of free movement; Working in the UK. For the full calendar and booking information click here.



	Training - Exploring Safety and Risk in Arts Practice with Young Refugees
	13 November 2007, 10am - 4.30pm Oval House Theatre, 52- 54 Kennington Oval, London SE11 5SW. This training day is open to anyone who wishes to explore the dynamic between safety and risk in arts practice with young refugees and asylum seekers. Since the 1960's, Oval House Theatre has used drama and associated participatory arts to involve some of the most marginalised young people in South London. The one-day course will explore the ethics that underpin our arts practice and offer examples of arts activities that fit within an ethical framework. It will also explore the tension between offering a safe space for young people and the potential risks involved in exploring ideas through arts. Cost: £90.00 (There are a limited number of subsidised places for students and those on benefits please contact us for information). To book on the course contact Stella Barnes , Tel: 020.7582.6279, stella.barnes@ovalhouse.com
	Source: Creative Exchange


	Funding - Department of Health - Social Enterprise Investment Fund
	The Department of Health has £73 million over a four year period to stimulate and encourage the development of a vibrant social enterprise sector in the delivery of health and social care services, and to provide start-up funding and longer term investment to emerging and existing social enterprises with a view to their sustainability. Social enterprises delivering health and social care services looking to apply to the SEIF have until the 31st October 2007 for the current round of proposals. For further details click here.
	Source: Red Ochre


	Funding - Starting gate opens for £50 million Lottery contest
	On 23 October Big Lottery Fund unveiled the final shortlist for the People’s £50 Million Lottery contest. The contest will see a project of national importance win a one-off award of £50 million chosen by public vote – the largest Lottery good cause funding to be awarded in this way. The shortlisted projects will now face the public vote in early December. Voting will take place online at www.thepeoples50million.org.uk and by phone vote following a TV show on ITV1 – further details will be announced soon by BLF. For further information and to see the list of shortlisted projects click here.



	Resources - Refugee Integration Report
	New research by the Refugee Council and the University of Birmingham contains powerful evidence of refugees’ own experiences and understanding of integration. Carried out in the London Borough of Haringey and Dudley in the West Midlands, the research is an important contribution to the debate about integration and settlement into Britain. While the report shows that there are some successes, it is widely accepted that integration in many areas is poor, and various government initiatives are in place to try to address this. However, the research shows that Home Office policies on asylum, including restrictions on the right to work, benefits below the poverty line and lack of help with settling into the UK until people have been granted leave to stay hinders integration and creates more divided communities. To dowload a copy of the report click here.



	Calls - Media Trust Survey
	ICAR is conducting research for Media Trust to discover the training needs and capacity of refugee, migrant, BME, faith and isolated rural groups in the area of media and communications. You can help Media Trust construct courses tailored to your needs by completing their online questionnaire (click here). The person who completes every 10th survey will be eligible for a place on a Media Trust media training day, redeemable up to March 2008.



	Jobs - Central London CVS Network Information and Support Officer
	Salary: £28,539 to £30,030 including Inner London Weighting (pay award pending) 35 hours per week, flexitime, London, N1 Deadline for applications: 29 October 2007 We are looking for someone with good voluntary sector experience and excellent communication and networking skills to support the Central London CVS Coordinator, and to be responsible for information and communication within the Central London CVS Network. The successful candidate will have excellent information and administration skills in order to produce information for members of the network and for the central London CVS website (www.clcvs.net). Benefits of the post include a 5% pension and 30 days holiday. Click here for the application documents. For further information or a hard copy application pack email clcvs@ivac.org.uk or contact Gerry O’Connor on Tel: 020 7354 6375 or Lisa Charalambous on Tel: 020 7354 6371.



	Jobs - Refugee Council - Operation Manager
	Salary Range £30,660 - £34,137 (pay award pending). Ref No: L/0065/R Location: Hounslow, London Closing date for applications is Monday 5th November 2007 The Refugee Council's vision is to ensure that asylum seekers and refugees get the support they need to rebuild their lives and know they are safe wherever they come from. The Refugee Council's Support & Advice section assists refugees and asylum seekers with a wide range of welfare rights, advice, health and immigration issues. We also provide material support and work with other specialist agencies, health providers and other partners to enable refugees and asylum seekers to access the services they need. As the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for running our new Hounslow office. You will manage a team of 10 staff and ensure the smooth running of our operations in West London. You will work closely with managers of the One Stop Service (OSS) based in Brixton ensuring our OSS services are delivered consistently across London. You will ensure all external contractual requirements and internal standards are met and that a high quality service is provided at all times to our client group. You will manage these services closely with the other Operations Managers, based in Brixton and contribute to the strategic direction of the national Operations Group. Click here to view a full job description.



	Jobs - Refugee Council - Project Worker
	Salary £21,588. Ref No: E/0068. Location: Norwich. Closing date for applications: Tuesday 30th October 2007 The Refugee Council is the largest charity working with asylum seekers and refugees in the UK, and provides to services to clients across the country. The UK government has committed itself to a refugee resettlement programme whereby people fleeing persecution are selected in their region of origin and brought to the UK with their status already determined. Under this scheme called 'Gateway Protection Programme' a specific quota of refugees will be coming to the UK for permanent resettlement. The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act (2002) contains provision for this programme and civil servants have been developing proposals for the pilot phase. The scheme formally began in 2003. The Refugee Council is working as the lead agency, in partnership with British Red Cross, to deliver the programme in Norwich. The resettlement team will provide advice and support for resettled refugees to help them access services and mainstream provision, and establish community links. The resettlement team in Norwich will promote both the integration and independence of this group. Temp to January 2008 (extension subject to confirmation of funding). Click here to view a full job description and an application pack.



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