Contents: Moda's News (2); Events (5); Training (4); Resources (1); Funding (3) ; Jobs (5)
Deadline: 1 March 2008
The project aims to build up quality systems, policies and procedures of the beneficiary organisations to meet the standards of obtaining Quality Mark or PQASSO. We have space for up to 10 new community groups to receive this free service from now until August 2008. The groups will be selected on ‘first come, first serve” basis. If you are interested please fill in the online application form. (Click here)
Deadline: 1 March 2008
This project aims to support small and medium community organisations in areas of capacity-building needs identified by the groups themselves. As part of our 2008 progarmme. we are now in the process of recruiting 10-15 community groups to provide them with free1-2-1 targeted technical support to build up their governance and operational structures, help them with business and project planning and management and increase their access to resources and funding. The groups will be selected on ‘first come, first serve” basis. If you wish to be considered for support please fill in the online form: Outreach Capacity Building Support. (Click here )
26 February 2008, 12-3.30pm
The Stowe Centre, 258 Harrow Road, London W2 5ES
Join the North Westminster Community Network for a celebration of community action in the north of the borough. This event includes: Information stalls from local organisations; Music, food and entertainment – all provided by local organisations; Meet others working in the area, and make new partnerships.
To book: contact Angela Wilson on 020 7535 0498
or email awilson@vawcvs.org
For further information click
here.
Monday, 28th April and Tuesday, 29th April 2008; 10:00 am –
4:30 pm
Institute of Family Therapy, 24 – 32 Stephenson Way, London NW1
2HX; Cost: £170
The Centre for Cross-Cultural Studies and the Centre for Mediation Studies and Conflict Resolution at the Institute of Family Therapy are pleased to announce their upcoming Conference: “Connecting across Culture and Faith in Schools and Communities”.
There will be a range of workshops and papers from presenters in the
fields of education, cross-cultural studies, systemic psychotherapy,
mediation and conflict resolution. In this two day conference, we hope
to bring together perspectives from the fields of conflict resolution
and intercultural studies, to provide those working in schools and communities
with a range of skills and ideas for conceptualising and intervening
in school and community conflicts. The conference is aimed at teachers,
learning mentors, education welfare officers, school counsellors, head
teachers, community workers, youth workers, mediators, social workers,
psychologists, family therapists, professionals in higher educational
institutions and other interested mental health professionals.
Keynote speaker: Michelle LeBaron, Professor of Law and Director of
Dispute Resolution at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver,
Canada; Author of "Conflict Across Cultures”, "Bridging
Troubled Waters".
To book a place please visit www.ift.org.uk or contact the training department on 0207 391 9150.
Migrants Resource Centre
24 Churton Street/London SW1V 2LP, Fridays, 1-3pm
29 February - NETWORKING - We will meet other users and exchange experiences and views on our life in the UK. Through developing a good network, we will improve our social life as well as increase the opportunity to find a job and/or voluntary work.
28 March (4pm to 6pm) - Focus Group - We will evaluate our work and plan together the future employability activities.
11 April - Volunteer Fair - We will meet different organisations and find out about voluntary work/internship opportunities that will help us get relevant experience, contacts and references for our future career.
23 May - Recruitment Fair - We will meet recruiters from different sectors and find out about local vacancies and employment opportunities.
These sessions will be repeated on a monthly basis. If you miss a workshop, you can either wait for the next series or contact us for a one-to-one advice session.
Please register for the sessions with Laura Marizale, email laura@migrants.org.uk or tel. 02078211273
Thursday 6th March 2008 from 10 am -2.30pm.
Vineyard Centre,513 Browells Lane, Feltham, Middlesex TW13 7EQ
Storehouse is a charity which provides good quality second hand clothing, toys, books, shoes, baby equipment and emergency food packages to disadvantaged families living in the London Borough of Hounslow, Richmond, Kingston and Spelthorne. They work in partnership with health clinics, social workers, health professionals, Children's Centres and many organisations in the voluntary sector. They also have an annual Christmas Toy Giveaway where parents can choose a brand new toy for each of their children. As part of their development skills programs, they run ESOL classes for asylum seekers and refugees and are involved in some projects in Zimbabwe, Peru and the Philippines.
This first Storehouse open day aims to show their
work in helping and supporting local communities. There will be a short
presentation at 11.30 a.m followed by a question and answer session.
A number of local organisations will also be present to exhibit their
work and there will be opportunities to network. Refreshments and a
light lunch will be provided.
If you would like to find out more about this event, please contact
Doris on 0208 8903535 or by email doris@riversidevineyard.com
12 March, 10am - 1pm, Rose Theatre Kingston
Celebrate International Woman’s Month and Find your Creative Voice with Hillcroft College and Kingston Music and Arts Service. We all have an inner voice which we keep to ourselves. Find your true voice through words and music in the creative and supportive setting of the new Rose Theatre Kingston. During the session you will work with us to explore your true potential.
For more information or to book your place please ring 0208 399 2688 or email us on enquiry@hillcroft.ac.uk
Free individual coaching for refugee and migrant organisations.
This tailor made service consist of 3 sessions of 2 hours over a course of 2 months. The aim is to help you show to funders the value of your work and to learn from your users how to improve your services. The coaching will be delivered at your office by Dr Tanya Murphy, who has a long experience working in the refugee sector.
If you would like to take up this offer, please contact: Stefanie Borkum, consultancy development manager, at Evelyn Oldfield Unit, tel. 020.7700.8213, stefanie@evelynoldfield.co.uk
Migrants Resource Centre, 24 Churton Street/London SW1V 2LP
Fridays, from 10.30am to 12.30pm
07 March - Info for newly arrived migrants - We will understand how the Job Centre works; learn how to get a National Insurance Number and how to settle well in the UK.
14 March - Introduction to the UK labour market - We will talk about the UK labour market looking at opportunities available in different sectors.
28 March - Welfare in the UK - We will talk about the welfare system in the UK, have our questions answered and get to know where to go for more information and advice on our own benefit entitlements.
04 April - Introduction to immigration rules and regulations - We will learn the basic rules and regulations for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in relation to employment and education.
25 April - Introduction to your rights at work - We will look at employment law and our work rights and entitlements here in London. We will learn how to protect ourselves from work exploitation.
These sessions will be repeated on a monthly basis. Please register for the sessions with Laura Marizale, email laura@migrants.org.uk or tel. 02078211273
Migrants Resource Centre - CETRA Projects
24 Churton Street/London SW1V 2LP; Fridays, 1-3pm
07 March - Job Search - We will look at different ways of searching for a job.
14 March- Career Options - We will explore and discuss different career options available for us as migrants, reflecting on our existing skills and interests.
28 March - Action PLanning for your future - We will develop an individual, effective and realistic action plan for your future
04 April - CV and cover letter writing - We will learn how to write a CV and cover letter. We will get examples and formats that will help us compile a CV.
25 April - Interview techniques - We will go through all the stages of
the interview process and explore the most frequent questions employers
ask and how we can be successful during an interview.
These sessions will be repeated on a monthly basis. If you miss a workshop,
you can either wait for the next series or contact us for a one-to-one
advice session.
Please register for the sessions with Laura Marizale, email laura@migrants.org.uk or tel. 02078211273
The Social Enterprise Academy and Red Ochre are teaming up to offer four
modules for aspiring leaders in the Social Economy. Each two-day modules
- all based in London - can be taken individually, or count towards an
Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 5 Award.
- Understanding Social Enterprise: 4 & 5 March 2008
- Strategy and Change Management: 7 & 8 April 2008
- Financial Management & Income Generation: 30 April & 1 May 2008
The modules focus on individuals and their development as social entrepreneurial leaders using Action Learning, a technique used in leadership and management development which thrives on exchanges between people and focuses on finding solutions to real world problems.
For more information, please click here, email anna@redochre.org.uk or contact Keith Jones at Keith@theacademy-ssea.org
Resources - Hackney Community Transport
We are a council-funded project, part of HCT Group, providing minibuses
to community groups in Hackney, Haringey and Islington. We can offer:
Brand new Ford Transit 16 seat minibuses just arrived; Very good value
fuel-inclusive charges (from as little as £15 for a booking!); Close
attention to your needs from a dedicated team with decades of experience
running minibuses for community groups; MiDAS training for drivers still
at only £10 a head; Estimates for a paid driver service available;
24-hour access to vehicles from depots on Mare Street, Hackney, and in
Tottenham; Book by email or telephone 5 days a week.
Call us for more information on 020 7275 2414 and click here to download our brochure in pdf format.
Funding - Big Lottery's Young People's Fund 2
Open for applications: 5 December 2007
Application closing date: 4 April 2008
Minimum grant: £200,000 ; Maximum grant: £5 million; Total
available: up to £38 million
Up to £38 million will fund projects of national significance that involve young people in developing, running and reviewing policies and services and help deliver the five ‘Every Child Matters’ outcomes. Grants of up to £5 million are available (with an average grant size of £1 million) for projects that work with young people across England. We expect to fund approximately 20 projects.
Key aspects of the programme are as follows: Our focus is on changing the lives of young people by putting them in the lead; We will only fund projects that involve young people from start to finish; Grants will be available for up to five years; All projects must have beneficiaries from two or more of the nine England regions; Only voluntary and community sector organisations may apply.
For more information about YPF 2 National Grants click here.
Funding - London Councils Funding for Second Tier Services
London Councils invites applications for organisations to provide 2nd
tier support services to frontline organisations funded by the London
Councils commissioning programme.
If successful your organisation will support organisations funded by London Councils under a range of services, outlined in the service specification. Your organisation will also be expected to support the wider sector during future bidding rounds. Second tier services must be provided on a London-wide basis, and will reflect the borough spread of the London Councils funded organisations that you will be supporting.
Further information and detailed specifications are available on London Councils website: click here.
The deadline for submitting your funding proposal form is: 12 Noon on Friday 7 March 2008.
Funding - Big Lottery's Research Programme
Open for applications: 29 October 2007
Application closing date: 30 March 2009
Total available: up to £25 million
BIG is providing up to £25 million in the UK over 2007-2009 to fund social and medical research grants in the UK. The aim of the Research programme is to influence local and national policy and practice by funding the Third Sector to produce and disseminate evidence based knowledge. In the longer term the programme, through producing sound evidence, will aim to help develop better services and interventions for beneficiaries.
The programme is demand-led. It will fund high quality social and medical research on issues identified, and considered important, by the charitable and voluntary and community sector; and support the use and dissemination of this research activity. Key is that beneficiaries and users are involved, in setting the agenda, conducting, managing and disseminating the research.
For further information click here.
The Migrants’ Rights Network is currently advertising for the
position of Policy Worker. This is a full-time position (suitable for
job-share) and the post-holder will work from our offices in London.
Full details of the post and an application pack are available on MRN
website (click
here). The closing date for applications is 10th March 2008.
Project Manager - circa £30,000 pro rata
28 hours
Development, Research and Information Officer -
circa £25,000 pro rata 21 hours
The Network, who provides infrastructural support to ethnic minority community groups, seeks to appoint two self-motivated individuals for its new Development, Research and Information Project. Working collaboratively with groups, you will have experience of providing capacity building and community development work with accurate analytical information and evidence-based research to improve and promote services.
For an application pack please click here or email: jobs@mertonunitynetwork.org.uk
Closing date: Friday, 22nd February 2008. Interview date: Thursday, 13th March 2008.
Closing date for applications: 27 February 2008.
The Inter Faith Network for the UK links in membership national faith
community representative bodies; national, regional and local inter
faith organisations; and academic and educational bodies. It works with
them and with Government and other agencies to promote good inter faith
relations in the UK. Further information about its work can be found
at www.interfaith.org.uk.
For further information about this post and an application form, please email ifnet@interfaith.org.uk, ring 020 7931 7766 or visit the ‘Vacancies’ section of the Network’s website at http://www.interfaith.org.uk/current_vacancies.htm.
Salary £25,302 Temp to September 2008 Ref No:L/00103 ; Location:
London
Closing date for applications is Friday 22nd February 2008
Based in one of the Refugee Council’s regional offices in London,
the postholder will provide advice and support to asylum seekers and
refugees. For newly arrived asylum seekers, this will involve assistance
with their support applications to the Borders and Immigration Agency
(BIA). Asylum seekers housed in London also access the One Stop Service
for advice and support, as do refugees who have received a decision
on their claims for asylum and are now entering mainstream services.
The team works with relevant agencies including community organisations,
health institutions and mainstream service providers to enable refugees
and asylum seekers to access a range of services across the region.
The team will also be active participants in multi-agency meetings to
promote the interest of refugees and asylum seekers and their representative
organisations.
On average 200 clients per day are seen at Brixton and staff are expected
to provide a safe and welcoming environment. The services are provided
by approximately 16 front line Client Advisers and supported by volunteer
advisers and volunteers on a daily basis. The Refugee Council works
with over 300 volunteers and staff are required to work in line with
the organisation’s commitment to skill sharing and promoting the
value of volunteers.
For a full application pack click here.
Closing date for applications is Thursday 28th February 2008
Salary £23,814 - 26,922 (pro rata) Ref No: W/00105
The Refugee Council’s Support and Advice Section assists refugees and asylum seekers with a wide range of welfare rights, advice, health and immigration related 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. More than 40,000 visits are made to our Brixton and Hounslow offices each year, with more clients supported on an outreach basis across London. Clients range from newly arrived asylum seekers (including unaccompanied minors) to those who have received refugee status.
The Office Manager (West London) will be responsible for the smooth running of our Hounslow office that provides two services: 1. a ‘One Stop Service’ (OSS) providing advice and guidance to all refugees and asylum seekers on a diverse range of issues such as immigration, housing, education, benefits and access to legal advice; 2. a ‘Sunrise’ pilot project, providing casework support to refugees to enable them to integrate into UK society.
For a full application pack click here.
