Contents: Moda's News (1); Events (3); Training (3); Publications (2); Campaigns (1); Funding (2) ; Jobs (4)
Deadline: 31 August 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 )
Paris, 2-4 July 2008
Communities, large and small, across Europe are
in the process of economic and social change. These changes manifest
themselves in different ways, from decline in traditional industries
to rapid immigration, from the ageing of communities and the increasing
unaffordability of housing to issues of street crime and anti-social
behaviour. Social services and their partners in education, health,
employment and housing understand that they need to work together to
make a difference to the lives of vulnerable individuals and to strengthen
community cohesion, seeing their users in the context of where they
live and work, where they bring up their children and care for their
family and neighbours.
This conference - organised by ESN (European Social Network) - recognises
the key role of local services in the rapidly changing, often problematic
and sometimes divided communities in which they work and it will explore
the experiences of a number of European countries in this regard. The
conference will look at a range of developments in service partnerships
with other stakeholders, including users and local citizens, and will
ask how local services can best respond to the social challenges of
the 21st century.
For more information and to book a place click here.
17th to 19th October 2007; Bournemouth International Centre
The event is jointly organised between the ADASS and the LGA. This year's theme is 'My life - my choices: independence, security and achievement'. The theme reflects the work that local government and partners are doing to create services that are designed for and by the individual service user and where appropriate, their carers.
This event is vital to councillors, senior officers, policy makers and service managers with responsibilities for children's and adult care in the statutory, voluntary and private sector. It is also an important opportunity for their partners in health, education and related fields and MPs with an interest in social care, children's services and education. The full delegate fee includes entry into all sessions, the exhibition, three lunches, tea and coffee, reception and the conference social event. For further information and to book a place click here.
5 June 2008, h. 13-17; Kings Fund, London W1. Delegate fee: FREE
This half day event aims to stimulate discussion and knowledge sharing on equalities for the Third Sector. Participants will: Receive Olmec’s Guide to Equalities launched on the day; Receive LVSC’s Equalities Audit report; Learn about support available through the National Equality Partnership; Explore the funding challenge for equalities work; Learn from leading organisations on how to set standards, benchmark, monitor and conduct an equalities audit; Network and establish contacts to share and develop your expertise in equalities
For further informatiom and to book a place tel. 0207091948 or email: aik.morgan@olmec-ec.org.uk
London Voluntary Service Council has launched a new and exciting range
of sector-friendly online courses. The courses may also be taken independently
for professional development, or to support accredited learning. London
VCS staff can register for only £35 each offering access to over
70 different courses - you can do as many as you want! Discounts available
for groups or organisations wishing to get 10 or more accounts for their
staff.
For information click here or email: learning@lvsc.org.uk
BMER Outreach HR Advice & Support Project Presents a Free half-day
training for BMER groups
11th June 2008, 1:30p.m.-4.30pm
Centre for Armenian Information & Advice (CAIA), Hayashen, 105a Mill
Hill Road, W3 8JF
Participants to this training event will: Have better understanding of employment legislations and their roles and responsibilities as employers; Get to know about HR management principals; Have better understanding of better practice examples; Be better equipped to support their employees and deal with crises.
The workshop covers all essential areas of employment practice and law and includes presentation of legislation and interactive discussion and exercises on how to put legislation into practice. Participants will receive guidance and information on the range of resources available to them.
For further information please contact: Feride Baycan on 020 7700 8124 or email: feride@lvsc.org.uk
Free one day conference, 10th June 2008
Microsoft UK and NCVO are hosting a FREE one day event combining case studies, workshops and speakers to help you explore the potential of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) for your organisation. This event will introduce you to ways of developing your ICT, using new technology to enable your organisation to achieve more. You will also have the opportunity to network and share experiences and find out how other organisations are benefiting from ICT.
To find out more, visit ICT Development Services (click here).
Publications - Saving Sanctuary
The Independent Asylum Commission has published its independent review
of the UK asylum system: "Saving Sanctuary". The report, drawning
from perspectives expressed by the public, NGO sector, government, and
individual asylum seekers and refugees, concludes that the British asylum
system "falls seriously below the standards to be expected of a humane
and civilised society".
To download the report click here.
Publications - Housing, New Migration and Community Relations
Recent research has shown strongly that access to social and privately
rented housing, where most refugees, asylum seekers and new labour migrants
are accommodated, is a critical social pressure point. This ICAR report
brings together and reflects upon existing literature that makes links
between housing, community relations and new migrants.
To download the report click here.
Campaigns - Community Day
Community Day is a campaign by leading voluntary sector organisations
for a new bank holiday, one dedicated to communities and volunteering.
The promoting organisations are currently looking for supporters so if you like the sound of it go along to their website and show your support. The more supporters the better the chance of this becoming a reality.
For further information visit: http://www.communityday.org.uk/
Funding - Young People’s Fund 2: Local grants
Application closing date: 16 October 2008
Minimum grant: £10,000; Maximum grant: £500,000
The Young People’s Fund 2 Local Grants programme will put young people at the heart of local issues and services that affect their lives in England. It’s the chance for young people to lead on developing the activities and services that they want in their local area.
This Big Lottery programme has two aims:
- to ensure that all organisations that provide services to young people,
involve them in developing, running and reviewing policies and services
- to help achieve the five Every Child Matters outcomes.
Up to £38 million is available to support projects across England where young people lead from start to finish. This programme will only consider projects that are youth-led.
For further information and guidelines click here.
Funding - The Guardian Charity Awards 2008
It's never been more important to nurture innovation and excellence
among smaller charities, which are so often overshadowed by the big players
of the voluntary sector. Yes, the household names of the charity world
do a vital job in so many aspects of our society. But it's typically the
smaller organisations that have the fresh thinking, flexibility and reach
into communities that make the crucial difference to people's lives.
For the past 16 years, the Guardian Charity Awards have set out to showcase
best practice among small and medium-sized charities and help them win
the profile and funding they need to move forward. To the big players,
the message is: sorry, this is one set of awards you cannot enter.
The awards are aimed at charities delivering practical solutions to present-day
problems. So long as the objective of your charity is improving social
wellbeing in its broadest sense, and provided other entry criteria are
met, nothing is ruled out.
The five winning charities will each be awarded: £6,000 prize money; a brand new PC, donated by Trams; a half-day consultancy session plus follow-up support for up to six months on strategy, impact, governance, leadership, campaigning or collaboration, courtesy of NCVO’s new consultancy service; a tailored package of media services from Media Trust.
For further information and to enter the competition, click here.
Salary:£26,187; Location:Haringey; Closing Date:24 May 2008
The African Child (UK) (TAC) is a registered charity which has been in existence since July 1999. They have many years of experience in supporting families with a main focus on those from black and minority ethnic communities. TAC provides their services in Brent, Hammersmith & Fulham and are now sharing our experience with partners in Haringey. Their work focuses mainly on the five outcomes of Every Child Matters and therefore targets BAME families in order to enhance the quality of life of children and young people.
If you are the kind of person who would like to influence positive change in our society, have the drive to lead in this service and can work with minimum supervision, this is your opportunity to achieve your goal.
For job specifications and information on how to apply, click here.
Salary:£18009 - £19260; Location:Elephant and Castle
Closing Date:22 May 2008
This is an exciting new post in our busy capacity building team. The
post holder will have a varied workload with a focus on developing new
learning approaches for trustees of community groups in Southwark. A
second focus will be co-ordination and development of the Southwark
Trustees Network. We are advertising this post at the same time as a
Funding Advice Case Worker post (7 hours per week, temporary post until
31.3.09). Applicants may apply for both posts.
The successful applicant will have a minimum of three years experience
in or with voluntary and community organisations. Experience of developing
training, working with governing bodies and an intimate and up to date
knowledge of organisational development and funding issues as they affect
trustees is essential. Good communication skills and ability to development
new relationships with a range of stakeholders is important.
For further information and an application pack click here.
Location: Hull, Yorkshire/Humberside
Salary £22,122 (pro rata) Temp to July 2009 Ref No: Y/00129
Closing date for applications: 28th May 2008
Pending the finalisation of the Grant Agreement until July 2009, the Refugee Council is offering the post of Project Worker in the Resettlement Team. The Resettlement Team will provide advice and support for resettled refugees to help them access services, mainstream provision and establish community links over a 12-month period. Working closely with local stakeholders and in partnership with other voluntary sector agencies running similar services across the UK, the Refugee Council Resettlement Team will promote both the integration and independence of this group.
For a full job description and application guidelines click here.
Location: London
Salary £27,725 (pro rata) Fixed term to May 2011 Ref No: L/00133
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 28th May 2008
The Refugee Council has been successful in obtaining funding from the
Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) to run a 3 year
programme in 3 regions (West Midlands, London, Yorkshire and Humberside)
to support separated children and children in families to both access,
and be supported, in education.
The objective of this role is to recruit volunteers to mentor and befriend
children in addition to delivering talks and presentations in schools.
The post holder will work within the Children’s Section and will
be part of the Children’s Section Education Support Team. The
post holder will be expected to develop links with stakeholders of this
project, including schools, volunteer groups, and others.
For a full job description and application guidelines click here.
