::MODA e-Bulletin::

Issue 167.. -... 13November 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

9 December 2008, 1.00-5.00 pm;
Royal Society for the encouragement of the Arts (RSA), 8 John Adam Street, London WC2N 6EZ

Third Sector Alliance (3SA) are hosting this event to showcase 3SA members’ successful interventions in London’s policy making and evaluate LVSC's policy work this year/determine future policy imperatives.
If you ever wonder what exactly 3SA does or would like a broad third sector and government audience to hear about your organisation’s action in policy making then we would love you to see you.

To book your placecontact Gabriel Myddelton at LVSC: gabriel@lvsc.org.uk

9 December 2008, 9.30am-4.30pm
Indian YMCA, 41 Fitzroy Square, London. W1T 6AQ

London Civic Forum’s ‘Your Voice, Your City’ programme and Faiths Forum for London invite you to attend a ‘How London Works’ event focusing specifically on faiths groups and the public sector.

How Faiths Work is the first event in the series to focus exclusively on the way in which organisations from a particular equality strand- faiths- work, and how they can influence policy in London. This event will bring together London’s funding and governance bodies and faiths-based organisations in a way which promotes and facilitates increased dialogue and understanding around regional, sub-regional and local policy development.

This event will also see the London launch of the new framework for interfaith dialogue, ‘Face-to-Face and Side-by-Side.’

There is no cost to attend this event. To book a place, please download the booking from by clicking on the following link: click here for How Faiths Work booking form (please scroll to the bottom of the webpage) contact Natalie (natalie@londoncivicforum.org.uk) or call 020 8709 9770. Places are limited, so please book early.

Monday 1st December 2008, 5.30pm – 8.00pm
Garden Court Chambers, 59-60 Lincoln Inn Fields, WC2A 3LS.

The Seminar will focus on:

the response of these agencies to the BME communities’ needs

the current policies of CJ agencies designed to engage with BME communities

BME representations within these structures and institutions

Good practice models

It brings together key players from both the sides to discuss critical issues including: What is the role of BME sector in this process of change and engagement? What can the BME communities do to shape a new future where their needs are addressed properly? How can we effectively tackle institutional racism & inequalities? Keynote speakers will address & provide an insight to some of these critical issues within their particular service and or sector.

To book a place or for further information please contact us by email on: leadership@taha.org.uk

Friday 14th November from 9:30 to 1pm
Greater London Authority, City Hall, Committee Rooms 4 and 5, The Queen’s Walk, London SE1 2AA

Metropolitan Support Trust (MST) commissioned and will be launching the above research next . The research focuses on how the refugee community and mainstream organisations assist and support disabled refugees and asylum seekers in London. Information about the event can be obtained from here. You can download the invite from here.

For additional information, please contact Charlotte Keeble (Charlotte.Keeble@mst-online.org.uk) on 02075012214

Tuesday, 25th November 2008, 6pm - 8.30pm
Westminster Council House, 97-113 Marylebone Road London NW1 5PT

The Migrants Resource Centre cordially invites you to its Annual General Meeting, followed by speakers and an informed debate on issues affecting migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in the UK today.

“Access to Britain ” Migrants in the current economic and political environment

Speakers: Maurice Wren, Director, Asylum Aid; Fizza Qureshi, Project Manager, Medecin du Monde; Don Flynn, Director, Migrant Rights Network

*****PLUS A PERFORMANCE BY SOAS WORLD CHOIR *****

SOAS = the School of Oriental and African Studies, a specialist college of the University of London which focuses its activities on furthering our understanding of Africa, China and the Middle East . The choir members are mainly students who represent many nations. The music is sung unaccompanied (a capella) usually in the original language and in three or four part harmony.

RSVP To confirm your attendance or for more information please contact Jasmin Bukic on: jasmin@migrants.org.uk

Funding - Futurebuilders Tender Fund open now

Funding - Parenting Fund Round 3

Salary:£28,440(including OLW) SCP 32 - 36hrs per week
Location:Barking and Dagenham
Closing Date: 20 November 2008
Interview Date: 28 November 2008

Home-Start Barking and Dagenham is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five.

You will have responsibility for managing and developing a small, vibrant charity; ensuring highest standards are maintained in the support offered to families and the selection and training of volunteers.

You will have the ability to manage projects, to supervise staff and to promote the charity, as well as the ability to communicate and establish effective relationships within the community.

For more information please call 0208-270-6614 or email homestart@barkingdagenham.freeserve.co.uk

NIACE is the leading non-governmental organisation in England and Wales, representing the interests of adult learners and those who make provision for them. They a currently recruiting for the project "A Woman's Place", a NIACE social inclusion project working with Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Somali women.

15 x Barefoot Worker Posts – ‘A Woman’s Place’ social inclusion project
Salary £150 per 7.2 hours (1 day per week – 4 months)
To based in: Tower Hamlets x 5, Islington x 5 and Newham x 5
Closing date: Monday 24th November, 12 noon

3 x Coordinator Posts – ‘A Woman’s Place’ social inclusion project
Salary £200per 7.2 hours (2 days per week 4 months)
To be based in: Tower Hamlets x 1, Islington x 1 and Newham x1
Closing date: Monday 17th November, 12 noon

This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of this 6 month project by supporting the development of social inclusion through outreach, engagement and referral points for women learners with ESOL or other learning needs. You will be responsible for developing and coordinating activities for women in your designated borough.

If you are interested in applying for this post please contact marina.koniotou@niace.org.uk



Issue 167.. -... 13November 2008

About this service...

	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 - Third Sector Alliance Celebrating Collective Action
	9 December 2008, 1.00-5.00 pm; Royal Society for the encouragement of the Arts (RSA), 8 John Adam Street, London WC2N 6EZ Third Sector Alliance (3SA) are hosting this event to showcase 3SA members’ successful interventions in London’s policy making and evaluate LVSC's policy work this year/determine future policy imperatives. If you ever wonder what exactly 3SA does or would like a broad third sector and government audience to hear about your organisation’s action in policy making then we would love you to see you. To book your placecontact Gabriel Myddelton at LVSC: gabriel@lvsc.org.uk



	Events - How Faiths Work
	9 December 2008, 9.30am-4.30pm Indian YMCA, 41 Fitzroy Square, London. W1T 6AQ London Civic Forum’s ‘Your Voice, Your City’ programme and Faiths Forum for London invite you to attend a ‘How London Works’ event focusing specifically on faiths groups and the public sector. How Faiths Work is the first event in the series to focus exclusively on the way in which organisations from a particular equality strand- faiths- work, and how they can influence policy in London. This event will bring together London’s funding and governance bodies and faiths-based organisations in a way which promotes and facilitates increased dialogue and understanding around regional, sub-regional and local policy development. This event will also see the London launch of the new framework for interfaith dialogue, ‘Face-to-Face and Side-by-Side.’ There is no cost to attend this event. To book a place, please download the booking from by clicking on the following link: click here for How Faiths Work booking form (please scroll to the bottom of the webpage) contact Natalie (natalie@londoncivicforum.org.uk) or call 020 8709 9770. Places are limited, so please book early.



	Events - TAHA: Criminal Justice Agencies & Change
	Monday 1st December 2008, 5.30pm – 8.00pm Garden Court Chambers, 59-60 Lincoln Inn Fields, WC2A 3LS. The Seminar will focus on: the response of these agencies to the BME communities’ needs the current policies of CJ agencies designed to engage with BME communities BME representations within these structures and institutions Good practice models It brings together key players from both the sides to discuss critical issues including: What is the role of BME sector in this process of change and engagement? What can the BME communities do to shape a new future where their needs are addressed properly? How can we effectively tackle institutional racism & inequalities? Keynote speakers will address & provide an insight to some of these critical issues within their particular service and or sector. To book a place or for further information please contact us by email on: leadership@taha.org.uk



	Events - Supporting Disabled Refugees and asylum seekers
	Friday 14th November from 9:30 to 1pm Greater London Authority, City Hall, Committee Rooms 4 and 5, The Queen’s Walk, London SE1 2AA Metropolitan Support Trust (MST) commissioned and will be launching the above research next . The research focuses on how the refugee community and mainstream organisations assist and support disabled refugees and asylum seekers in London. Information about the event can be obtained from here. You can download the invite from here. For additional information, please contact Charlotte Keeble (Charlotte.Keeble@mst-online.org.uk) on 02075012214



	Events - Migrants Resource Centre 2008 Annual General Meeting
	Tuesday, 25th November 2008, 6pm - 8.30pm Westminster Council House, 97-113 Marylebone Road London NW1 5PT The Migrants Resource Centre cordially invites you to its Annual General Meeting, followed by speakers and an informed debate on issues affecting migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in the UK today. “Access to Britain ” Migrants in the current economic and political environment Speakers: Maurice Wren, Director, Asylum Aid; Fizza Qureshi, Project Manager, Medecin du Monde; Don Flynn, Director, Migrant Rights Network ***PLUS A PERFORMANCE BY SOAS WORLD CHOIR *** SOAS = the School of Oriental and African Studies, a specialist college of the University of London which focuses its activities on furthering our understanding of Africa, China and the Middle East . The choir members are mainly students who represent many nations. The music is sung unaccompanied (a capella) usually in the original language and in three or four part harmony. RSVP To confirm your attendance or for more information please contact Jasmin Bukic on: jasmin@migrants.org.uk



	Training - VAW free two-day courses: Understanding and Using an Outcomes Focus
	Course 1 – Monday 8 December 2008 and Tuesday 3 February 2009 Course 2 – Friday 12 December 2008 and Thursday 5 February 2009 Course 3 – Wednesday 4 March and Monday 13 April 2009 Course 4 – Friday 6 March and Wednesday 15 April 2009 How much do you know about the effects of your organisation’s work? Would you like to know more about outcomes? Are your funders asking about outcomes monitoring? If so, you’ll be interested in these free training courses on an outcomes focus for voluntary and community organisations in the Westminster area. If you feel you could benefit from receiving Outcomes Training and would like to apply, please contact Jacy Stewart on 020 7535 0480 or email at jstewart@vawcvs.org



	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 - The Harrow Refugee & Minorities Forum: Free Financial 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 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 - Futurebuilders Tender Fund open now
	Total Fund Value: £ 1,000,000 - minimum: £ 3,000 - maximum: £ 50,000 The Tender Fund is a new Futurebuilders programme offering interest-free three year loans of between £3,000 and £50,000 to community and voluntary sector organisations who need relatively small sums of money to help them tender successfully for specific public service delivery contracts. The Futurebuilders initiative aims to increase and improve public service delivery through long-term investment in third sector organisations. Futurebuilders provides funding primarily in the form of low-interest loans to enable organisations to develop sufficiently to become investment ready, meaning that they are able to compete for service delivery contracts from statutory bodies. The loans are paid back with revenue from contracts with public sector agencies such as local authorities and primary care trusts. The Tender Fund is designed to help any third sector organisation – big or small – that stands a good chance of winning a specific public service delivery contract, but needs some money to help it tender successfully. The fund is not intended to increase tendering skills in general, but to help third sector organisations win specific contracts. For more information, please click here
	source:HSCF Newsletter 6th November


	Funding - Parenting Fund Round 3
	The third round of the Parenting Fund from the Department for Children, Schools and Families (formerly the DfES) of will have £16 million over two years for projects starting in April 2009. The application period is 15 October 2008 to 12 December 2008. The grants are open to charities and not for profit organisations doing parenting support work where parents, families and children face significant challenges. The key features of this round of the Parenting Fund are: Promoting social inclusion and improving access to services and support for less well-served communities. In Round 3 there is no separate criteria for working with Teenage Parents. Working with this group of parents is implicit across the criteria. The grant will be focused on 23 localities. Funded projects are expected to deliver learning and outcomes that can be picked up nationally. Also, organisations will be able to apply to work in and across a number of localities. Completed applications must be submitted by noon on Friday 12 December 2008. For further information click here
	source:HSCF Newsletter 6th November


	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 - Home Start: Senior Coordinator
	Salary:£28,440(including OLW) SCP 32 - 36hrs per week Location:Barking and Dagenham Closing Date: 20 November 2008 Interview Date: 28 November 2008 Home-Start Barking and Dagenham is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five. You will have responsibility for managing and developing a small, vibrant charity; ensuring highest standards are maintained in the support offered to families and the selection and training of volunteers. You will have the ability to manage projects, to supervise staff and to promote the charity, as well as the ability to communicate and establish effective relationships within the community. For more information please call 0208-270-6614 or email homestart@barkingdagenham.freeserve.co.uk
	source: LVSC


	Jobs - NIACE: current jobs for the project "A Woman's Place"
	NIACE is the leading non-governmental organisation in England and Wales, representing the interests of adult learners and those who make provision for them. They a currently recruiting for the project "A Woman's Place", a NIACE social inclusion project working with Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Somali women. 15 x Barefoot Worker Posts – ‘A Woman’s Place’ social inclusion project Salary £150 per 7.2 hours (1 day per week – 4 months) To based in: Tower Hamlets x 5, Islington x 5 and Newham x 5 Closing date: Monday 24th November, 12 noon 3 x Coordinator Posts – ‘A Woman’s Place’ social inclusion project Salary £200per 7.2 hours (2 days per week 4 months) To be based in: Tower Hamlets x 1, Islington x 1 and Newham x1 Closing date: Monday 17th November, 12 noon This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of this 6 month project by supporting the development of social inclusion through outreach, engagement and referral points for women learners with ESOL or other learning needs. You will be responsible for developing and coordinating activities for women in your designated borough. If you are interested in applying for this post please contact marina.koniotou@niace.org.uk



	This service is intended for and available to all MODA members and networks. You can use it to advertise all your services and activities and share any useful information you have with other members and wider BME and voluntary sector networks. You just need to email the information to us and we will include your items in the next MODA e-bulletins. You can also forward this e-bulletin to others. This service is FUNDED BY THE LONDON COUNCILS .