Contents: Events (6); Training (5); Resources (2); Funding (3) ; Jobs (4)
22 April 2008, London
Secondary migration is term that refers to the onward movement of international
migrants, from one country to another. While this migratory movement
has received attention from academics, in the UK there has been little
policy debate about it. Yet significant numbers of non-EU nationals
do migrate from one EU state to another and the UK appears to be a popular
destination for secondary migrants.
This IPPR seminar will examine this ‘hidden’ migratory movement.
In particular it will: map and define who are secondary migrants; present
new research on this issue; debate the public policy implications of
the secondary migration of non-EU nationals in Europe.
For further information and to book a place, click here or contact Jill Rutter, email j.rutter@ippr.org, tel 0207 470 6121
Beyond the school gates: Supporting refugees and asylum seekers
in secondary school
Wednesday 07 May, 18-20 (Registration from 17.30)
Foreign Press Association, 11 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AJ
This new Refugee Council research report focuses
on ways of engaging young refugees and asylum seekers and their parents/carers,
in education. It explores the roles that parents/carers, refugee community
organisations and schools play in addressing these issues.
The report launch is chaired by Donna Covey (Chief Executive, Refugee
Council); Keynote speaker: Baroness Helena Kennedy QC.
The event will be followed by drinks and canapés. RSVP Wednesday 30 April to Kimonda Chesaina: Tel 020 7346 1095 ; kimonda.chesaina@refugeecouncil.org.uk.
13 May 2008; 10am – 1.30pm
ippr, 30-32 Southampton Street, London WC2E 7RA
In the UK there are many thousands of third sector organisations working
with long-settled minority ethnic communities, as well as newly-arrived
migrants including refugees. The activities of these organisations are
varied, but many provide basic advice and social support for newly-arrived
migrants. However, recent policy debates have questioned the continued
support for organisations that work with a single community, arguing
that the existence of these groups can accentuate cultural difference
and social segregation.
Communities and Local Government are presently undertaking a consultation,
Cohesion Guidance for Funders, which seeks views on the funding of organisations
that work with a single community. This seminar will present research
undertaken by ippr on migrant community organisations, integration and
social cohesion In particular the seminar will: examine the role of
migrant community organisations in promoting integration and social
cohesion; look at how progressive policy makers should respond to debates
about single group funding.
For further information and to book a place, click here or contact Jill Rutter, email j.rutter@ippr.org, tel 0207 470 6121.
Managing Population Change: New Approaches to Integration and Cohesion
29 April, 10.40am-2.00pm, Church House, Westminster
On 4th February 2008 the Government published its final response to the Commission on Integration and Cohesion report ‘Our Shared Futures.’ The response promotes a range of policies to assist local authorities in dealing with the escalating challenges they face in relation to community cohesion, both in terms of population growth and population diversity. To this end, £50million has been made available over the next three years to promote cohesion and support local authorities.
This Westminster Briefing will give delegates the opportunity to discuss and be informed on new policy proposals, and engage with the panel in investigating key issues arising from the response. The cost of attending this event is £215 per delegate or £195 if two or more delegates attend. For further information and bookings click here.
A free conference celebrating five years of the Westminster Community
Network
Thursday 8 May 2008 ;5-7pm ; Mary Sumner House, 24, Tufton Street SW1P
3RB
In May 2008, Westminster Community Network (WCN) will be celebrating five years with an evening conference and reception. The conference looks ahead to the challenges facing the voluntary sector in the years to come: How can we build united communities? What can we do to thrive in a challenging funding environment? Protecting our local and global environment – practical steps for voluntary and community groups.
Speakers include:
- United communities: Daljit Kaur (Institute of Community Cohesion,
University of Coventry) on the role of the voluntary sector in building
united, tolerant communities.
- Financial fitness: Asif Afrida (Birmingham Race Action Partnership)
on the changing face of funding for local voluntary and community organisations.
- Sustainable environment: going green: small changes to save your organisation
money, and tackle climate change.
This event is free to attend, but places are limited. To book your place email Daniel Mapp at VAW or telephone him on 020 7723 1216.
Thursday 24th April 2008, 2.00 – 4.00pm
Refugee Therapy Centre, Della Clyne House, 40 St Johns Way, London N19
3RR
The Refugee Therapy Centre invites staff and volunteers from Refugee Community Organisations, as well as other professionals working with refugees to visit the Centre. You can learn more about our work and the services we provide, and have your questions answered about how to refer clients. You are also invited to be part of the Refugee Community Representatives Steering Committee. This is an opportunity to advise the Centre’s work and give recommendations based on members’ knowledge of the needs of refugee communities.
For further information about this event contact Amanda Shaw on 02072722565 or email supportworker@refugeetherapy.org.uk
The Ashiana Network (Advice, Support, Safe Housing for South Asian,
Turkish and Iranian Women) have published their training course programme
from July to November 2008. Courses include:
Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence (1 Day)
7th July 2008, 4th December 2008Cultural & Religious Awareness (1 Day)
29th August 2008, 14th January 2009Basic Domestic Violence
10th September 2008, 24th February 2009Advanced Domestic Violence
10th November 2008, 30th March 2009
For further information and bookings contact : email: info@ashiana.org.uk, tel. 020 8539 0427
This one-year course from The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust
is for professionals who work with people who come for help following
experiences of trauma. The course aims to provide a supportive and lively
setting in which learning about trauma and its psychological aftermath
can take place. It includes in-depth discussion ofc asework, theoretical
seminars and an experiential group. The course takes place on Thursday
afternoons from 2.00pm to 6.15pm. For further information click
here.
Friday 4 July 2008 (half-day), Tavistock Centre, London
The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust
In the current political debate around refugees and asylum seekers, questions of therapeutic need - who needs it, what kind, how to provide it and so on - can be overlooked. In our presentation, we aim to share our thinking on clinical work with refugees and asylum seekers referred to a specialist service located within the Tavistock Adult Department Trauma Unit. We will focus on the kinds of feelings, including transferences and countertransferences, that typically arise when working with overwhelming trauma, which often immerse both therapist and patient in emotions such as isolation, guilt, hopelessness and despair. In addition, we will discuss some of the challenges present when trying to offer therapeutic help to people experiencing the ongoing despair and uncertainty of protracted asylum claims. We aim to explore issues around reconnecting to resilience and developing new resources. During the afternoon there will be opportunities for delegates to raise and explore issues from their own experience.
This conference is suitable for all professionals working with refugees and asylum seekers. Fee: £70. To download a flyer and a booking form click here.
Wednesdays from 10am to 5pm over eight weeks from 7 May to 25 June
2008.
VAC (Voluntary Action Council) and the Mary Ward Centre are offering accredited training on Contracts and Commissioning for the Voluntary and Community Sector.
The course deals with practical application in the workplace. Areas covered include procurement, commissioning, the use of information technologoy to run contracts, legal structures, marketing strategies when contracting, budgets, staffing issues, legal issues and partnerships.
If your organisation is in Camden, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth, Southwark, Wandsworth or Westminster the course is just £50. Other fees apply for organisations in other boroughs.
To book: email Ann McMorrow or call her on 020 7269 6000 (Mary Ward Centre) or email Sarah Oyedele or call her on 020 7284 6559 (VAC).
Training - Managing Volunteers
12 May 2008, LVSC, London
This LVSC course will consider a variety of ways of managing volunteers, examine issues around using volunteers and look at various of keeping them. Topics will include methods of recruiting and keeping volunteers, developing induction processes and developing positive mechanisms for motivation and reward.
For further information click here.
Resources - The London Voluntary and Community Sector Mayoral Manifesto
Commissioned by London Voluntary Service Council, a coalition of London's
Voluntary and Community Sector groups have released their Mayoral Manifesto.
The document outlines the areas in which they think the new Mayor can
make a difference to the lives of Londoners and poses seven key questions
relating to the health of our sector. Candidates have been challenged
to respond to the questions and we will publish any feedback here on our
website.
This manifesto aims to put London’s communities at the heart of the Mayoral race. Voluntary and Community Organisations (VCOs) have a vital role to play in supporting our diverse communities, often reaching marginalised individuals beyond the reach of public services. The new Mayor will need to work with VCOs in order to achieve their aims and objectives for London.
LVSC’s Chief Executive Elizabeth Balgobin said, “LVSC is almost 100 years old and has witnessed many changes to the government of London. We think that this engagement is a vital part of participative democracy, which stands alongside the representative democratic processes in which candidates are engaged. The Mayor and the Greater London Authority are key strategic partners of the sector, so we look forward to their responses."
To download the LVSC Mayoral Manyfesto in pdf format click
here.
Resources - Refugee Council Response to the DIUS consultation on ESOL
The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills’ consultation
Focusing English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) on Community Cohesion
outlines proposals for national priority groups to guide ESOL delivery
at a local level. The Refugee Council’s response provides recommendations
for better supporting ESOL learning and provision. While welcoming aspects
of the consultation, our response includes a number of concerns around
how ESOL is linked to community cohesion, those groups currently excluded
from mainstream provision and the need to strengthen funded ESOL delivery
through the voluntary and community sector.
To download the document click here.
Funding - myplace - funding to deliver youth facilities
Do you have the vision and drive to work with young people to deliver
a world class place for them to go? If so, myplace may be able to help
you turn your ideas into reality.
myplace aims to deliver world class youth facilities driven by the active participation of young people and their view and needs. myplace will deliver £190m of Government capital investment over the next three years through grants of between £1m and £5m.
Application and guidance materials for the first funding round will be available from 6 May 2008. The deadline for fast track applications is 29 July 2008 and the deadline for the standard route is 30 September 2008.
This funding programme is delivered by the Big Lottery Fund on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF). This is not Lottery funding. For further information click here.
Funding - Grassroots Grants
Grassroots Grants is a £130 million programme that aims to invest
in a thriving community sector. It is funded by Office of the Third Sector
(OTS) and delivered by the Community Development Foundation (CDF). The
programme, which will run from 2008-2011 will be divided into two parts:
an £80 million small grants fund for community organisations; and
a £50 million endowments programme to enable local funders to generate
additional donations on a matched basis and invest them in endowments,
thereby building their capacity to provide long-term funding for frontline
community organisations.
CDF is currently requesting applications from Third Sector organisations
to manage the small grant and endowment match challenge elements of the
Grassroots Grants programme in their area.
Between now and July 2008, CDF will be allocating the money to Local Funders.
Therefore, funding for grassroots community and voluntary groups will
not open until after July 2008, and will be subject to the timelines set
by the Local Funders. Details of the succesful Local Funders will be available
on CDF's website after July 2008. The deadline for applications to become
a local funder is 30 April 2008.
For further information click here.
Funding - Funding for Disabled People Organisations
Next deadline for applications: 30 May 2008
The Trust for London is calling for applications from small, disabled-led
organisations involved in, or who are interested in developing, campaigning
and advocacy activities. One of the Trust’s key current aims is
to support user-led work that directly challenges discrimination faced
by disabled people. The Trust works within the social model of disability.
This includes all disabled people including those with mental health issues,
people living with HIV/AIDS, and those living with other chronic health
conditions. We are particularly interested in work that addresses multiple
disadvantages, for example, the double discrimination faced by disabled
people from Black and minority ethnic (BME) communities.
Funding is available for work that: Encourages disabled people to have
a stronger voice with service providers, policy-makers and increases involvement
in public debate; Campaigns to improve the quality of life for disabled
people, locally or nationally; Includes self-advocacy groups of people
with learning difficulties.
Full guidelines are available at www.trustforlondon.org.uk. For further information you can contact one of Trust for London officers on 020 7606 6145 or e-mail trustforlondon@cityparochial.org.uk
Salary:£26,928 - £28,499 ; Location:City of London
Closing Date:21 April 2008
Following WRC's successful bid to lead a partnership of equalities organisations to deliver the equalities and diversity workstream of Capacitybuilders' National Support Services Programme, we are looking to recruit someone to support and liaise with equality networks across England and identify and articulate their policy concerns.
Excellent terms & conditions, including 5% pension contribution, 25 days annual leave (pro rata, plus bank holidays), flexible working and time of in lieu. Download an application pack from Women's Resource Centre website (click here) or contact 020 7324 3030 or admin@wrc.org.uk.
Community Resource & Information Bureau (CRIB), part of Lewisham
ChangeUp.
Salary:£29,246 ; Location:Catford ; Closing Date:22 April 2008
Do you have the knowledge & skills to provide support & advice to frontline VCSorganisations?Can you develop and deliver training to help groups improve their management & performance and help them become more sustainable? Experience & knowledge of the VCS & a commitment to supporting local groups is essential. You must also possess good interpersonal skills, be self-motivating and a good team player.
For further information and to download application forms please go to Voluntary Action Lewisham website (click here) or email sheila@valewisham.org.uk
Community Resource & Information Bureau (CRIB), part of Lewisham
ChangeUp.
Salary:£29,246 ; Location:Catford ; Closing Date:22 April 2008
Are you highly skilled in producing & developing databases? Do you have an interest and skill in helping VCS organisations & statutory agencies to share & use information more effectively? Can you help groups to develop better researched funding applications? Experience and knowledge of the voluntary and community sector and a commitment to supporting local groups is essential. You must also possess good interpersonal skills, be self-motivating and a good team player.
For further information and to download application forms please go to Voluntary Action Lewisham website (click here) or email sheila@valewisham.org.uk
Salary £23,279. Location: London. Ref No: L/00122
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 29th April 2008
The Secretary to the Chief Executive plays a key role by providing high-level administrative and organisational support to the Chief Executive and the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive, ensuring that all the functions of the office are organised effectively. This includes pro-actively managing the Chief Executive’s diary, co-ordinating and servicing internal and external meetings, liaising with a wide range of people and organisations, including senior staff in government departments, voluntary sector and refugee community organisations, managing information systems and dealing with correspondence, and carrying out a wide range of administrative duties.
For further information and an application pack click here.
