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Issue 166.. -... 06 November 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

Wednesday 28 January 2009, 9.30-5.00pm
British Library, London NW1

This innovative one day conference will explore the vital role of the arts, media, government, third sector campaigns and wider civil society in contributing to a fresh vision of human rights - a vision that shows their value and relevance for everyone.

The conference will capture key debates about human rights and challenge prevailing attitudes. It will influence and engage key decision-makers within the media, the public sector and wider civil society organisations to broaden current public understanding of human rights.

For a full conference programme, to find out who should attend, and to book your place click here

10th November 2008, 1pm – 4.30pm
Islington Central Library

The Association for Research in the Voluntary and Community Sector (ARVAC) in partnership with Islington Voluntary Action Council (IVAC) is hosting a half day seminar on community research.
The seminar includes a re-launch of ARVAC’s widely utilised research toolkit ‘Getting Started’ and a number of practical workshops covering diverse issues related to conducting community research. This seminar and toolkit will be of interest to community groups wishing to begin or to support research within the sector.

There will be these workshops:

Thursday 4th December 2008, 2:30 - 5:30pm
The Resource Centre, 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA

The Evelyn Oldfield Unit provides professional support and training to Refugee Community Organisations. They kindly invite everybody to their 2008 AGM with special guest speakers including Jill Rutter from the Institute for Public Policy Research and Helal Uddin Abbas from City Parochial Foundation.

To book your place, RSVP to: administrator@evelynoldfield.co.uk

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 - Princes Trust community cash

To apply call free on 0800 842 842, fill out an online form or get in touch with your local Prince’s Trust office.For further information click here

Funding - Sports Coaching Bursaries

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



Issue 166.. -... 06 November 2008

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	Contents:Moda's News (3); Events (6); Training (6); Funding (2); Call (1) ; Jobs (3)


	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 - The British Institute of Human Rights' Annual Conference 2009: Changing the Face of Human Rights
	Wednesday 28 January 2009, 9.30-5.00pm British Library, London NW1 This innovative one day conference will explore the vital role of the arts, media, government, third sector campaigns and wider civil society in contributing to a fresh vision of human rights - a vision that shows their value and relevance for everyone. The conference will capture key debates about human rights and challenge prevailing attitudes. It will influence and engage key decision-makers within the media, the public sector and wider civil society organisations to broaden current public understanding of human rights. For a full conference programme, to find out who should attend, and to book your place click here



	Events - Community Research: Getting Started, Moving On
	10th November 2008, 1pm – 4.30pm Islington Central Library The Association for Research in the Voluntary and Community Sector (ARVAC) in partnership with Islington Voluntary Action Council (IVAC) is hosting a half day seminar on community research. The seminar includes a re-launch of ARVAC’s widely utilised research toolkit ‘Getting Started’ and a number of practical workshops covering diverse issues related to conducting community research. This seminar and toolkit will be of interest to community groups wishing to begin or to support research within the sector. There will be these workshops: Community Research: Getting Started Community Research in practice: Connected Care. A research project involving training community members to become researchers to find out about the health, housing and social care needs of their community. Community Research in practice: Croydon Community Against Trafficking (CCAT) a volunteer-run project reflecting local concerns about prostitution and possible trafficking. Exploring funding sources for community research Governance: Using the ‘governance pages project web site’ to improve governance. This seminar will be preceded by ARVAC’s AGM which starts at 11.30 in the main hall to which all are invited. For more information, accessibility requests, to book workshop places and stalls please contact: Louisahernandez@ivac.org.uk Tel: 020 7354 6376



	Events - Evelyn Oldfield Unit AGM
	Thursday 4th December 2008, 2:30 - 5:30pm The Resource Centre, 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA The Evelyn Oldfield Unit provides professional support and training to Refugee Community Organisations. They kindly invite everybody to their 2008 AGM with special guest speakers including Jill Rutter from the Institute for Public Policy Research and Helal Uddin Abbas from City Parochial Foundation. To book your place, RSVP to: administrator@evelynoldfield.co.uk



	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 - West London Refugee Women’s Forum
	10am-4pm on Wednesday 5th November and following the next six Wednesdays Are you a faith leader or worker? Would you find information and training useful to support your work? Women community leaders from all communities and faiths are invited to apply to join WLRWF training course in Brent. The training will cover: Introduction to Equality and Diversity and Faith Faith community development project & leadership skills Preparing to working with children and young people Safeguarding children Legal and organisational finance for voluntary and community faith group Safeguarding adults and preparing to work with vulnerable adults The course is free and the lunch and travel expenses will be provided. For more information please contact West London Refugee Women’s Forum on 0208 970 2145 or email wlrefugeewomen@yahoo.co.uk



	Training - Refugee Council Workshop - Inclusive Secondary Schools Project
	26th November, 12:00-4:00pm NCVO, Regent's Wharf, 8 All Saints Street, London, N1 9RL The Refugee Council is organising a series of regional workshops to bring education practitioners together with Refugee Community Organisations (RCOs) and other community organisations in order to encourage joint working. The events will discuss the findings of the research and partnership working phases of the project and introduce the inclusive education resource pack: *"Hand in Hand: a resource pack to help meet the needs of refugees and asylum seekers in secondary school" This resource pack has been produced by the Refugee Council as part of the Inclusive Secondary Schools Project. The aim of the project was to pilot partnership working in four regions across England between secondary schools and refugee community organisations (RCOs) to provide inclusive secondary education to refugees and asylum seekers, and increase the role of their parents and carers in their education. For more information and to book a place please click here*



	Training - Hillcroft college - Complementary Therapy: An Introduction
	15th – 17th December 2008 (Monday - Wednesday)? South Bank, Surbiton, Surrey KT6 6DF A general look at a variety of complementary therapies and how they can help you. Demonstrations by qualified therapists including: • Aromatherapy • General Massage • Reiki • Reflexology For more information please contact tel: 020 8399 2688 or e-mail: operations@hillcroft.ac.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 - The Harrow Refugee & Minorities Forum: Free Finacial Courses
	Meeting Room, Ground Floor, 64 Pinner Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 4HZ HARF would like to remind you that there are still places available at their Free Financial Courses Tuesday, 11th November 2008, 10am – 2pm Budgets Thursday, 27th November 2008, 10am – 2pm Cash Flow Thursday, 4th December 2008, 9.30am –1.30pm Bank Reconciliation Tuesday, 9th December 2008, 10am –2 pm Understanding & Preparing Financial Accounts If you are interested please call: 020 8427 7359, 020 8869 456 Or E-Mail: info@harf.org.uk



	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 - Princes Trust community cash
	Funding of up to £1,000 for 14-16 year olds; Funding of up to £5,000 for those aged 16-25 Community Cash Awards are grants of up to £5,000 to help young people set up a project that will benefit their community. You just have to come up with an idea for a project that will improve life in a local community in the UK. Maybe a new basketball court, a music studio, a youth club, sex education workshops in schools, a youth advisory board, even a local magazine. Anyone who is aged 14-16 and is in school, but struggling or aged 16-25, unemployed or working less than 16 hours a week can apply. Projects must: be run and managed by people between the ages of 14 and 25 clearly benefit the local community benefit the people running the project; and be a new or developing project. To apply call free on 0800 842 842, fill out an online form or get in touch with your local Prince’s Trust office.For further information click here



	Funding - Sports Coaching Bursaries
	One of the key legacy objectives of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games is to increase participation in sports that we not only need more willing men and woman to take up sport but also coaches to teach them. The London Coaching Bursary Scheme ran from October 2007 to March 2008. More than 800 Londoners benefited form subsidies to enable them achieve coaching qualifications. Due to the success of the scheme a second round of bursaries is being made available up until 31 March 2009. Click here for further information.



	Call - Digital Mentors: An Invitation to Tender
	Communities and Local Government are seeking bids from individual organisations and consortia which have community engagement and media literacy training experience. We envisage the lead organisation as coming from the community and voluntary sector or the commercial sector where there are demonstrable strong community links. Local government partners may also be interested. The successful bidder will be in a co-ordination role, helping shape and lay the foundations for a sustainable and scalable national initiative. The co-ordinator will identify and support a variety of demonstrator projects which can most benefit from access to 'Digital Mentors'. The Department will be hosting a workshop on 19 November 2008, 3-5pm for those interested in tendering. This will be at the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, 1 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0ET. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Varian Kellar on 020 7944 5713 or Varian.Kellar@communities.gsi.gov.uk and ask for an expenses claim form if you are from a voluntary or community sector organisation. For further information please click here



	Jobs - One World Foundation Africa: Development/Fundraising Coordinator
	Salary: £24,690 (pro rata) 21 hrs a week (Plus up to 15% performance related pay) Three Year Contract Closing date, Friday 28th November 08 Working in East London and Uganda, we aim to promote the social inclusion and integration of the most vulnerable members of society, particularly those from black and minority ethnic groups and refugees. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join our staff team in based in Stratford, East London. You will be assisting us with developing new services and fundraising for our work both here in UK and in Uganda. A minimum of two years work experience around fundraising, developing new services and a good understanding of the UK Voluntary Sector are absolutely essential. Knowledge of the international development issues will be an added advantage. You can download an application pack here or you can send an email to info@oneworldfoundation.co.uk or call 020 8555 0788.



	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



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