• Baroness Neuberger – Faith Commentator and Social Reformer
• Anne Vince – Chief Executive, United Religions Initiative UK
• Annie Merry – Director, Faiths4change
• Rosie Edwards – Author, Church Urban Fund report ‘Believing in Local Action’
• Dr Doreen Finneron – Executive Director, Faith Based Regeneration Network

Sound Live Residential Music course from the 20th October -25th October 2008

If you work with or have any young people who are aged between 18-25 and are unemployed, and NEET or is a care leaver/in care or ex offender/offender then there are eligible for this course the cost of the course is completely FREE and we pay for all travel cost to the venue in Gilwell Park Conference Centre near Chingford station.

We are keen to attract those who have a little bit of musical experience, i.e. can play instruments Drums, keyboards, bass guitars and Guitarist and vocalist are welcome to apply, also we do take rappers as part of the vocal group so let them know

You can contact Caroline Tutty on 0207 543 1444 or email caroline.tutty@princes-trust.org.uk

• Introduction to the Disability Equalities Duty in the Public Sector – 29 October

• Introduction to the Disability Discrimination Act in Employment – 31 October

• Employment Tribunal Tactics for DDA Cases – 3 November

• Introduction to Community Care - 6 November

• Attendance and Disability Living Allowance, a Guide to Successful Claims – 7 November

• Mental Capacity and the Law – 10 November

DLS is now taking bookings for these half day (morning) training courses. Further details about the content of each course are on their website at www.dls.org.uk/Training where you can book online. If you have any questions or would like to book over the phone please call Nick Clarke on 020 7791 9819.

Each half day session costs £75 per person for voluntary organisations, £100 for trade unions, private firms, local authorities, health trusts and other organisations. All prices are inclusive of VAT. We offer discounts for bulk bookings. All training is held at our accessible premises in Whitechapel.

Each course is accredited by the Law Society for 3 CPD points.

Back to Back is now registering for Winter Black History Courses at Croydon Supplementary Education Project (Oct – Dec 2008). See details on the flyer attached. Complete and return registration forms for each candidate and return to Croydon Supplementary Education Project no later than 2 working days before each course is due to start. Places allocated First come First Served basis

These courses follow on from the successful summer course run for young people in July and August 08, now we have tailored a range of courses designed for discerning adults who whish to broaden their knowledge of black history.

Contact Jacinth Martin on 0208 686 7865 or e-mail info@csep.org.uk for further information.

Are you currently involved in establishing a new group? Or has your organisation been established recently? Ready Steady Start (RSS) will equip you with the basic skills needed to start setting up a sustainable organisation. It will also encourage you to consider if setting up an organisation is the right path for your group.

The RSS course welcomes new and small voluntary and community BAMER (Black Asian Minority Ethnic and Refugee) groups wishing to:

* Understand how to go about setting up or developing an organisation and
* Network with others in similar situations

RSS course offers A FREE 4 day interactive training course delivered by experienced staff from Advice UK, BTEG, LVSC, Refugee Council and two consultants who are specialists in their field:

Step 1 - Setting up a sustainable organisation (22nd October 2008 10:30-4:00pm)
Introduces London's diverse voluntary sector. Explores some of the challenges involved in setting up an organisation. Provides an opportunity to clarify the aims and objectives of your organisation.

Step 2 - Project Development (23rd October 2008 1:30-4:30pm)
Provides initial steps in planning a project. Explores the role of research in identifying need and in project development.

Step 3 - Governance (29th October 2008 1:30-4:30pm)
Explores governance issues and the importance of financial management. Outlines the roles and responsibilities of the management committee and key officers.

Step 4 - New to Fundraising (30th October 2008 1:30-4:30pm)
Introduces some of the basics of fundraising. Explores what is involved in developing a fundraising strategy.

To apply or find out more please contact Karin Podschun on 020 7700 8110 or e-mail: karin@lvsc.org.uk or click here

Minimum grant: £1 million; Maximum grant: £5 million
Total available: £190 million between 2008 and 2010.

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.

This funding programme is delivered by The Big Lottery Fund on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF).

For further information click here.

Fundamental Rights Agency publishes 4 new calls for tender:

• The role of commemoration sites, original sites and historical museums in Holocaust education and Human Rights education in the EU (for further information click here):
• The impact of the Race Equality Directive: a survey of trade-unions and employers in the member states of the European Union (for further information click here)
• Separated asylum seeking children in EU member states: an examination of living conditions, provisions and decision-making procedures in selected EU member states through child centred participatory research (for further information click here).
• Respecting, protecting and promoting the right of free movement and residence in the member states of the European Union: the case of the Roma

The deadline for all these tenders is 17 October 2008. For further information, please see the FRA Website (click here).

Lasa is working with The The City Bridge Trust (www.bridgehousegrants.org.uk) and the Wates Foundation (www.watesfoundation.org.uk) to provide support to voluntary and community groups based in London on all aspects of ICT elements of funding bids to the Trust.

Planning and developing ICT as part of your funding bid is essential. By providing advice on proposed ICT developments and current problems we can pass on the skills and knowledge you need to manage and build your ICT capacity.

For more information click here.

Salary P01 - £30,014 (Inclusive of London Weighting)
Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 17 October.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 29 October.

Islington Voluntary Action Council (IVAC) is recruiting a Development Worker, to deliver Islington’s Improving Reach Programme 2008-11, which aims to strengthen the Islington Refugee, Faith and Black and Minority Ethnic Forums and to develop support for their member organisations.

The post is funded for 3 years by Capacitybuilders - a non-departmental Government body set up in 2006 to improve the effectiveness of the voluntary and community sector by working with other funders to support the development of infrastructure support to organisations

For an application pack please download an application form by visiting www.ivac.org.uk or alternatively call or write Anne Gadson, on 01494 478801, email ivac@hradvantage.co.uk

Salary: SCP: 38, £33, 777 including Inner London Allowance (17.5 hours pro-rata)
The post is funded until 31st March 2009, based on an annually renewable contract subject to funding.
Closing Date for applications: Friday 7 November 2008

WCC is a community-based service, providing integrative counselling in South London. Since 2004 we have established a Multi-Ethnic Counselling Service providing multilingual and culturally-sensitive counselling with disadvantaged community groups, including refugees and asylum-seekers.

We are seeking a Project Manager to maintain and develop this exciting project. The post-holder will need to possess a special combination of skills:

• A relevant counselling or psychotherapy qualification and professional accreditation
• A demonstrable track record in service development in a community setting
• Experience of managing a small team of practitioners.

The Project Manager will be a member of the WCC staff team and will contribute to the overall work and development of the organisation. For the right person, this post offers a good potential for professional development.

For further information, and application pack, please contact Chris Robinson or Penny Montague at WCC, Barley Mow Clinic, Frazier Street, London SE1 7BD.
Tel: 0207 202 9421. Fax: 0207 928 3464 or e-mail: mecs@waterloocc.co.uk

The Bangladeshi Women's Society is looking for volunteers and paid sessional workers to support children aged 5-16 to gain skills in maths, English and Bengali at a weekly after-school club in Redbridge. For further information and to express your interest, please email Hosna h_bangladesh@hotmail.com or call 07949000572.