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Issue 165.. -... 30October 2008

14th November 2008; Lunch 12.30–1.30 ;Speakers and discussion, 1.30-4.30
Middlesex University, Hendon Campus, The Burroughs, NW4

This event at Middlesex University will launch the reports of two recent research projects, Cityscapes of Diaspora: Images and Realities of London’s Chinatown funded by the AHRC and The Changing Chinese Community in London: New migration new needs. These projects have raised a large number of important questions for community organisations, researchers and policy. As well as presenting the main findings from the projects, the event will include discussion of the policy implications of the projects.

The event will be held at the university’s Hendon Campus, close to Hendon Central underground station. It will be attended by members of Chinese community organisations, researchers and others with an interest in the Chinese population in London. Summaries of the reports will be available on the day and the full reports will be obtainable on the university website after the launch. The formal meeting will be preceded by lunch.

For further information or to book a place to this free event contact: Professor Rosemary Sales: r.sales@mdx.ac.uk

Tuesday 11 November at 19:00
The Willis Building, 51 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7DQ

Which are more important for Britain - skilled or less skilled migrants?
Where are migrants into Britian coming from?
Should Britain be applying immigration quotas?

Put your questions to a panel of experts from all sides of the immigration debate, to explore the issues around the changing geographies of European immigration in the 21st Century.

Tickets: £10 (£5 for Royal Geographical Society-IBG Members)
Book tickets online: (here) or by phone: +44 (0)207 591 3100

22 November 2008, 10.30 am – 4.15pm
Croydon Town Hall, Park Lane, Croydon.

Taha seminar aims to develop school governing bodies that reflect Britain's multi-ethnic, multilingual, multicultural, multi-faith communities by enrolling Black men & women who are willing to work with teachers, parents & pupils to create schools as welcoming, inclusive & integrated learning communities. The seminar will focus on:

training, support, networking etc. needs of Black governors

the role of Black governors in creating schools as inclusive, integrated & welcoming learning communities

black empowerment programmes including training, support & networking, pupil self-government & parent activities

improving practices promoting an equal opportunities anti-discriminatory education service.

For further information please email leadership@taha.org.uk

Friday 21st November 2008, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
The British Library, 96 Euston Road, NW1 2DB

Red Ochre and Olmec will be launching Ready to Grow, a unique capacity-building programme for BAMER-led social enterprises operating in London. The three year programme, funded by Capacitybuilders, will support existing and aspiring social enterprises in becoming demonstrably more sustainable.

The event will be chaired by Uday Thakkar, managing director of Red Ochre and Social Enterprise Mentor of the Year 2008. Social Enterprise Ambassador Claudine Reid will be amongst the guest speakers.

Please RSVP by October 31st by emailing rita@readytogrow.org.uk or by calling 020 7785 6295.

12 November 08

LVSC theme this year is independence, which many of us have been discussing recently in light of public service delivery, funding and our own objectives. This conference should be a lively day, with some interesting and maybe controversial views expressed.

There will be a choice of four workshops, that follow the theme of the day:

We’re different in a good way - Measuring your impact, added value and social capital

Change the world- Improving your campaigning, lobbying and influencing

Same feeling different funder - Exploring non-governmental avenues to funding

Let’s work together -Contracting with government and using the Compact

Presentation of our Success Stories awards 2008 will provide an inspiring end to the conference, followed by a reception and live music.

To book please download the Programme and booking form and return your completed form to Our Way, London Voluntary Service Council, FREEPOST LON6386, LONDON N7 6BR or by email to susan@lvsc.org.uk (telephone enquiries: 020 7700 8105).

Tuesday 11th November 2008, from 12 to 1.30 pm
Westminster Palace, Committee Room 6.

In February 2008 the Government launched its civil penalty regime directed against employers employing undocumented migrant workers. Instant fines of up to £10,000 per worker can now be levied on any employer who is judged to have been lax in checking the immigration status of employees.

MRN’s “Papers Please” report considers the impact of this measure on groups of workers. Amongst groups who are already judged to be vulnerable to exploitation and discrimination, the report finds evidence of a deteriorating situation involving the further erosion of the rights of migrant workers.

This event will be of keen interest to individuals and organisations concerned with the employment of migrants. As well as contributions from the platform speakers there will be opportunities for members of the audience to contribute their views and experiences of the way in which the measure is working.

All welcome, but to book your place please email Cristina Andreatta at c.andreatta@migrantsrights.org.uk

Funding - LDA Community Grants

Funding - The 2012 London Cultural Skills Fund

Closing Date for applications: 19th November 2008, 12:00pm.

Race on the Agenda (ROTA) is London’s leading social policy think-tank focusing on issues affecting Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities and the Third Sector that serves them. We are committed to working towards achieving social justice and the elimination of discrimination and promoting human rights, diversity, equality of opportunity and best practice.

Can you support us in informing strategic decision-makers about the issues affecting the BAME Third Sector and the communities it serves, and make government policy more accessible to BAME groups?

ROTA is looking for a trustee, to ensure, in common with fellow Board members, that Race on the Agenda operates in a manner which enables it to fulfil its aims and objects as effectively as possible. We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with the following skills and experience: finance, academia, human resources and employment law, social enterprising, marketing and media.

Successful candidates will be expected to attend ROTA’s Annual General Meeting due to take place at The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund on the 15th December 2008, 13:30 – 16:30 where they will be presented to members for election.

Fur further information and an application pack: Saifur Valli Saifur@rota.org.uk: 020 7729 1310
You can also download the application pack from www.rota.org.uk

Fixed term contract 10 months
£11,035 p.a. Hours 14 pw
Closing date: 5 pm on Wednesday 12th November
Interviews will be held in November

LAWA is a voluntary organisation consisting of a Refuge and Advice Centre to provide support, temporary accommodation for Latin American women and their children fleeing domestic violence.
The person appointed will work with LAWA’s users to promote self realization through in house training, workshops and events open to users; to promote awareness and the impact of domestic violence; to work with the team to assist women in accessing external services and take part in the referral process.

The post is open to women only and is exempt under section 7(2)e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. Fluency in English / Spanish essential, Portuguese desirable.

For an application email recruitment@lawadv.org.uk or send a large stamped self addressed envelope to LAWA, The Print House, 18 Ashwin Street, London E8 3DL

Salary £22,122 Fixed-term to March 2011 Ref No: W/00199; Location: Birmingham
Closing date for applications is Friday 31st October 2008
Provisional interview date is Wednesday 19th November 2008

The Wraparound Services Team is based in Initial Accommodation site in Birmingham. The post-holder will offer advice and support to newly arrived asylum seekers, as part of the wraparound service. They will deliver a number of induction briefings, including giving information on the asylum process and assisting with applications for support.
The Wraparound Services Team works with relevant agencies including community organisations, health institutions and mainstream service providers. The team also works closely with volunteers providing services within the Initial Accommodation Site.
You will need experience of direct advice work in the UK in a generalist agency, or a specialist one dealing with asylum and welfare related queries. Experience must include giving direct advice and representation to vulnerable service users on a range of support issues, such as welfare benefit, housing, education, employment and health.

This post is subject to CRB disclosure. For further information and an application pack click here.



Issue 165.. -... 30October 2008

About this service...

	Contents: Moda's News (3); Events (6); Training (5); Funding (2); Jobs (5)


	MODA News -Training: Developing projects within a community development framework
	Tuesday 11th, Friday 14th, Tuesday 18th and Friday 21st November 2008, Stratford. People attending this course will learn how to: Use community development approach Plan work with local communities Develop ideas into vision and aims Use different scientific survey/research methods to identify need Identify various stakeholders and plan to meet their expectations through user-friendly conceptual tools Identify outcomes from the view-point of users' needs and aspirations Strategy to sustain the participation of disadvantaged communities and individuals Use technical tools for devising professional projects Embed quality standards, measures and indicators in the planning process Plan fundraising strategy and successful fundraising projects This training opportunity is open to Management Committee members, volunteers and staff from community groups and voluntary organisations and interested individuals. The training should be of special interest to people working with groups seeking to develop projects to involve older people, young people, refugees, women or people with disabilities. Certificates of participation will be awarded to all participants. Book your place now! Please click here for further details and booking information.



	MODA News - MODA GoldStar Conference: Voluntary Inspiration & Participation
	19 February 2009, 10:30 am - 4.30 pm MODA is currently inviting staff and volunteers from voluntary sector groups to participate in our MODA GoldStar Conference. Theme: involving volunteers from diverse communities. With information stalls, informal networking time, panel discussion, workshop brainstorming sessions and a special award ceremony celebrating achievements of groups in finding creative and successful ways of involving and supporting volunteers from diverse backgrounds. The conference aims to enable: - new organisations to learn from more experienced groups; - information on volunteering opportunities across London; - established groups to gain fresh ideas and inspiration from new groups; - the sharing of good practice in volunteering; - celebration of individual volunteer and group achievements; - and to inspire staff, Management Committee members and volunteers to think afresh about volunteering work Following the conference, MODA would like to publish a collection of case studies (with multi-lingual text and photos) of good practice in cross-cultural volunteering placements to distribute to libraries, local CVSs to inspire other BAMER groups in London and beyond Please contact us at MODA if you would like to reserve a free stall at this event. For more information click here.



	MODA News - Community Leaders Development Programme
	The Community Leaders Development Programme aims to provide individuals from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee communities who live in London, with a flexible and tailored range of leadership development opportunities. This project has two elements: a programme of outreach, taster sessions and entry level training; and a range of longer support options to provide more intensive structured personal and professional development. The programme is funded by the LDA Opportunities Fund Round 2 and is run by London Voluntary Service Council in partnership with the School for Social Entrepreneurs, Race on the Agenda, MODA and Charitytraining.com. For more information please click here



	Events - New Research on Chinese Migration
	14th November 2008; Lunch 12.30–1.30 ;Speakers and discussion, 1.30-4.30 Middlesex University, Hendon Campus, The Burroughs, NW4 This event at Middlesex University will launch the reports of two recent research projects, Cityscapes of Diaspora: Images and Realities of London’s Chinatown funded by the AHRC and The Changing Chinese Community in London: New migration new needs. These projects have raised a large number of important questions for community organisations, researchers and policy. As well as presenting the main findings from the projects, the event will include discussion of the policy implications of the projects. The event will be held at the university’s Hendon Campus, close to Hendon Central underground station. It will be attended by members of Chinese community organisations, researchers and others with an interest in the Chinese population in London. Summaries of the reports will be available on the day and the full reports will be obtainable on the university website after the launch. The formal meeting will be preceded by lunch. For further information or to book a place to this free event contact: Professor Rosemary Sales: r.sales@mdx.ac.uk



	Events - Migration, skills & the job market, a 21st Century Challenges event
	Tuesday 11 November at 19:00 The Willis Building, 51 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7DQ Which are more important for Britain - skilled or less skilled migrants? Where are migrants into Britian coming from? Should Britain be applying immigration quotas? Put your questions to a panel of experts from all sides of the immigration debate, to explore the issues around the changing geographies of European immigration in the 21st Century. Tickets: £10 (£5 for Royal Geographical Society-IBG Members) Book tickets online: (here) or by phone: +44 (0)207 591 3100



	Events - Taha: Empowering Black Governors – A Seminar
	22 November 2008, 10.30 am – 4.15pm Croydon Town Hall, Park Lane, Croydon. Taha seminar aims to develop school governing bodies that reflect Britain's multi-ethnic, multilingual, multicultural, multi-faith communities by enrolling Black men & women who are willing to work with teachers, parents & pupils to create schools as welcoming, inclusive & integrated learning communities. The seminar will focus on: training, support, networking etc. needs of Black governors the role of Black governors in creating schools as inclusive, integrated & welcoming learning communities black empowerment programmes including training, support & networking, pupil self-government & parent activities improving practices promoting an equal opportunities anti-discriminatory education service. For further information please email leadership@taha.org.uk



	Events - Celebrate BAMER social enterprises
	Friday 21st November 2008, 5:30 to 7:30 pm The British Library, 96 Euston Road, NW1 2DB Red Ochre and Olmec will be launching Ready to Grow, a unique capacity-building programme for BAMER-led social enterprises operating in London. The three year programme, funded by Capacitybuilders, will support existing and aspiring social enterprises in becoming demonstrably more sustainable. The event will be chaired by Uday Thakkar, managing director of Red Ochre and Social Enterprise Mentor of the Year 2008. Social Enterprise Ambassador Claudine Reid will be amongst the guest speakers. Please RSVP by October 31st by emailing rita@readytogrow.org.uk or by calling 020 7785 6295.



	Events - LVSC: Our Way: Celebrating and supporting the independence of our sector
	12 November 08 LVSC theme this year is independence, which many of us have been discussing recently in light of public service delivery, funding and our own objectives. This conference should be a lively day, with some interesting and maybe controversial views expressed. There will be a choice of four workshops, that follow the theme of the day: We’re different in a good way - Measuring your impact, added value and social capital Change the world- Improving your campaigning, lobbying and influencing Same feeling different funder - Exploring non-governmental avenues to funding Let’s work together -Contracting with government and using the Compact Presentation of our Success Stories awards 2008 will provide an inspiring end to the conference, followed by a reception and live music. To book please download the Programme and booking form and return your completed form to Our Way, London Voluntary Service Council, FREEPOST LON6386, LONDON N7 6BR or by email to susan@lvsc.org.uk (telephone enquiries: 020 7700 8105).



	Events - Papers Please” - The Impact of the Government’s Civil Penalty Regime on the Employment Rights of Migrant Workers
	Tuesday 11th November 2008, from 12 to 1.30 pm Westminster Palace, Committee Room 6. In February 2008 the Government launched its civil penalty regime directed against employers employing undocumented migrant workers. Instant fines of up to £10,000 per worker can now be levied on any employer who is judged to have been lax in checking the immigration status of employees. MRN’s “Papers Please” report considers the impact of this measure on groups of workers. Amongst groups who are already judged to be vulnerable to exploitation and discrimination, the report finds evidence of a deteriorating situation involving the further erosion of the rights of migrant workers. This event will be of keen interest to individuals and organisations concerned with the employment of migrants. As well as contributions from the platform speakers there will be opportunities for members of the audience to contribute their views and experiences of the way in which the measure is working. All welcome, but to book your place please email Cristina Andreatta at c.andreatta@migrantsrights.org.uk



	Training - BrAVA: Mind Your Minutes
	05 November 2008, 10:00- 16:15 BrAVA training room The course is suitable for those with no minute-taking experience, as well as for those who have taken minutes but want to reassure themselves that they are doing a fully-professional job. The course will cover: Understanding the legal and practical purpose of minutes. Knowing what information has to be recorded in order to make minutes legally valid. Being confident in using a framework to simplify the process of note-taking during the meeting and writing up the minutes afterwards. Practising note-taking and minute-writing skills. Exploring the relationships between the minute taker and the chair, and how good communication between them can contribute to effective meetings. For more information please contact: Lorraine Osewele on 020 8438 1522 or email: lorraine.osewele@brava.org.uk



	Training - Getting Ready for Enterprise
	Wednesday 19 November,9.15am – 5pm Voluntary Action Camden Are you a voluntary and community organisation with a trading idea? Do you need support and signposting to help get started? Central London CVS Network, in conjunction with NCVO's Sustainable Funding Project, is organising Getting Ready for Enterprise - a day for CEO's, senior managers and trustees who want to develop a trading idea. Cost: £50 for full day (including lunch and refreshments) If you would like more information please contact Louise Mitchell on 020 7354 6375 or by email LouiseM@ivac.org.uk



	Training - MRC: ESOL for Work
	Every Monday and Wednesday for 10 weeks - 10:00-12:30 Start date: Monday 3rd November 2008 Migrants Resource Centre (MRC), 24 Churton Street, London SW1V 2LP Are you looking for a better job? Do you want to improve your office skills? Is your English at Intermediate level or higher? If your answer is yes then we are offering a new exiting English course at the MRC. The course will cover topics such as: Office Language Day-to-day Tasks Speaking to People Writing to People Making Phone Calls Office Etiquette Places are limited so register as soon as you can. Contact Laura or Mary to reserve a place on 020 7834 2505



	Training - LVSC Online Learning
	November 2008 LVSC Online learning facility is available to London's VCS workforce through the LVSC website. The courses can be used to complement LVSC short courses or to support learning for accreditation and qualifications or Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Over 90 ICT & soft skills courses are available to learners after registration with unlimited access for 6 months! Costs: Registration of a member of staff of a London VCS Organisation costs just £45.00 Non-VCS may register for £65.00 No price increase if you book online learning at the same time as you book a short course using the standard booking form. You can still get Online learning at the old price of £35 for VCS, or £55 for non-VCS workers. For more information and to register for online learning. Download the Booking form here



	Training - Ashiana Network Trainings 2009
	Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence (1 Day) 20 January 2009 The session is aimed at developing an understanding of forced marriage. The session will cover: • Definitions of forced and arranged marriage • Knowledge of the cultural roots surrounding forced marriage • Information on marriage law • An insight into the effects of forced marriage • Different types of honour based violence • Suggestions on how to deal with culturally sensitive cases Domestic Violence & Cultural Awareness (1 Day) 14th January 2009 The session is aimed at developing an understanding about domestic violence within a cultural context. The session will cover: • What is culture • Family structures within the South Asian community • Knowledge of domestic violence within the BAMER communities Basic Domestic Violence (1 Day) 24th February 2009 The session is aimed at developing a basic understanding and knowledge of domestic violence. The session will cover: • What is Domestic Violence • Why do women stay • Impact of domestic violence on victims • Myths and stereotypes • Statistics • Providing basic support Advanced Domestic Violence (1 Day) 15th January 2009 or 30th March 2009 The session is aimed at developing a more advanced knowledge of domestic violence. It is recommended that participants have a basic understanding of domestic violence before attending this course. The session will cover: • An overview of basic domestic violence • Domestic Violence and Children (incorporating the Domestic Violence guidelines) • Crime and Disorder Act • Non-Molestation and Occupancy Orders • Risk assessments • Supporting women with multiple needs For more information or to book please contact Ashiana on 020 8539 0427 or email info@ashiana.org.uk



	Funding - LDA Community Grants
	Deadline for applications: Wednesday 19 November, 5pm The first London Development Agency Community Grants application round was launched on Wednesday 22 October 2008. The programme will provide grants of up to £12,000 to small voluntary and community organisations to support their capacity to engage with local communities and deliver a range of skills and employment support activities. The grants aim to support a quality outreach provision in providing an essential stepping stone for participants to progress onto other provision, with the emphasis being clearly on this progression. The programme will support small third sector organisations who are best placed to reach excluded individuals who face barriers to employment. Grants cannot be given to individuals. For further information and an application pack click here. LVSTC, in partnership with Greater London Enterprise (GLE), are holding a number of application workshops across London where we will go through the application procedure and answer any questions you may have. For dates and further information click here.



	Funding - The 2012 London Cultural Skills Fund
	The 2012 London Cultural Skills Fund: Find Out More at LVSC's 2012 event in Ealing on November 5th The prospectus for the London Cultural Skills Fund was launched on October 17th. The first deadline for initial responses is November 7th, and must be made through CompeteFor, a website on which all LDA contracts and opportunities are now advertised. Grants of £25,000 to £50,000 are available to support the advancement of cultural and creative skills during the Cultural Olympiad. These grants are only available to Third Sector Organisations and Local Authorities. The LDA are particularly seeking applications from organisations who may not normally work with the arts, and whose projects involve local people in the design and implementation of the project, and reach a wide range of people, including equality groups. The prospectus is available at:here but applications will need to be submitted via CompeteFor. To register with CompeteFor, go to www.competefor.com. Find out more at 'The 2012 Games: Opportunities for the Third Sector' event in Ealing on November 5th Organisations can find out more about the 2012 London Cultural Skills Fund and CompeteFor at the LVSC event 'The 2012 Games: Opportunities for the Third Sector', which will be held at Ealing Town Hall on November 5th. To find out more, and book a place, go to www.lvsc.org.uk/2012events. This event is free for small organisations and LVSC network members, and £25 for others.



	Jobs - IVAC Development Officer
	£30,014 p.a. Hours 35 pw Closing date for receipt of applications: 5pm on Thursday 6th November Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12th November Islington Voluntary Action Council is recruiting to a development officer post for one year. The person appointed will undertake some work with our EC1 project and will also be involved in training and general development work. This work is supported with funding from EC1 New Deal for Communities IVAC is adjacent to the Angel shopping centre with excellent public transport links. We provide 30 days annual leave plus public holidays and have negotiated substantial discounts on use of borough leisure facilities for our staff. Salaries are paid on the NJC scale. For further details about these posts please visit our web site www.ivac.org.uk For an application pack please call or write to our recruitment advisor, Anne Gadson, on 01494 478801, email ivac@hradvantage.co.uk



	Jobs - ROTA Trustee Vacancy
	Closing Date for applications: 19th November 2008, 12:00pm. Race on the Agenda (ROTA) is London’s leading social policy think-tank focusing on issues affecting Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities and the Third Sector that serves them. We are committed to working towards achieving social justice and the elimination of discrimination and promoting human rights, diversity, equality of opportunity and best practice. Can you support us in informing strategic decision-makers about the issues affecting the BAME Third Sector and the communities it serves, and make government policy more accessible to BAME groups? ROTA is looking for a trustee, to ensure, in common with fellow Board members, that Race on the Agenda operates in a manner which enables it to fulfil its aims and objects as effectively as possible. We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with the following skills and experience: finance, academia, human resources and employment law, social enterprising, marketing and media. Successful candidates will be expected to attend ROTA’s Annual General Meeting due to take place at The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund on the 15th December 2008, 13:30 – 16:30 where they will be presented to members for election. Fur further information and an application pack: Saifur Valli Saifur@rota.org.uk: 020 7729 1310 You can also download the application pack from www.rota.org.uk



	Jobs - LATIN AMERICAN WOMEN’S AID: Part-Time Domestic Violence Worker
	Fixed term contract 10 months £11,035 p.a. Hours 14 pw Closing date: 5 pm on Wednesday 12th November Interviews will be held in November LAWA is a voluntary organisation consisting of a Refuge and Advice Centre to provide support, temporary accommodation for Latin American women and their children fleeing domestic violence. The person appointed will work with LAWA’s users to promote self realization through in house training, workshops and events open to users; to promote awareness and the impact of domestic violence; to work with the team to assist women in accessing external services and take part in the referral process. The post is open to women only and is exempt under section 7(2)e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. Fluency in English / Spanish essential, Portuguese desirable. For an application email recruitment@lawadv.org.uk or send a large stamped self addressed envelope to LAWA, The Print House, 18 Ashwin Street, London E8 3DL



	Jobs - Refugee Council - Project Worker - Birmingham
	Salary £22,122 Fixed-term to March 2011 Ref No: W/00199; Location: Birmingham Closing date for applications is Friday 31st October 2008 Provisional interview date is Wednesday 19th November 2008 The Wraparound Services Team is based in Initial Accommodation site in Birmingham. The post-holder will offer advice and support to newly arrived asylum seekers, as part of the wraparound service. They will deliver a number of induction briefings, including giving information on the asylum process and assisting with applications for support. The Wraparound Services Team works with relevant agencies including community organisations, health institutions and mainstream service providers. The team also works closely with volunteers providing services within the Initial Accommodation Site. You will need experience of direct advice work in the UK in a generalist agency, or a specialist one dealing with asylum and welfare related queries. Experience must include giving direct advice and representation to vulnerable service users on a range of support issues, such as welfare benefit, housing, education, employment and health. This post is subject to CRB disclosure. For further information and an application pack click here.



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