Contents: Moda's News (2); Events (4); Training (4); Funding (2); Call (2); Jobs (4)
and 4pm – 5pm (AGM)
MODA’s
Goldstar Conference and Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday
19th February 2009 at St John’s Church (opposite Stratford shopping
centre with disabled access). The theme of the day is “Voluntary
Inspiration and Participation:involving volunteers from diverse communities”.
At our last AGM we had a wonderful celebration of exotic cuisines from
around the world from our diverse London communities. By popular demand
we are again inviting groups to apply to MODA for a small grant (£50
towards ingredients and travel costs) to bring some cultural foods. Grants
will be awarded to the first 10 applicants on a first come first served
basis. Please hurry to return the form below if your group wishes to take
part. We will then contact you to let you know if we are able to award
your group a display stall, or a grant to bring foods. Food will be served
at 1pm and there will be a prize awarded for the best presented culinary
dish!
Attendance to the conference and AGM is free. Please click here to book a place.
19th February is very close to the International Day for Mother Tongue Languages. We are encouraging groups to contact us if they would like to feature a MODA multilingual publication celebrating and promoting volunteering.
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
23 January 2009; 9.00 - 16.00
Hammersmith & Fulham Town Hall, King Street, London W6 9JU
The two recent enlargements of the European Union,
in 2004 and 2007, have caused many debates on migration issues. Many
of them focussing on the risks and benefits of economic migration. Receiving
countries face many challenges and have in response introduced solutions
aimed at dealing with the inflow of people arriving to look for jobs.
At the Conference, London will serve as an example of a capital city
approaching problems arising from recent expansion of the European Union.
The conference will focus on the complex phenomenon of economic migration.
Different responses from the European Union, national and local governments,
and non-profit organisations to the new migration waves will be covered
in both plenary sessions and workshops. Responses from local authorities
and councils, and the importance of the current set-up where councils
have no recourse to public funds other than primary services, will also
be discussed. We believe the topic is of great importance, particularly
in the context of the current economic crisis.
The aim of the Conference is to influence European Union as well as
senior officials from national and local governments, in order to improve
the situation of migrants from new accession countries. We aim to bring
together service providers, policy makers and practitioners working
in migration or migration–related fields to share knowledge and
good practice, exchange ideas and discuss their research findings. Plenary
sessions accompanied by four different workshops will enable a thorough
examination of the topic.
For more information on the project please contact Joanna Trautsolt at barka.uk@gmail.com
Thursday 29 January from 09.30 – 13.30
(timings are estimates and full details – including venue location
- provided after the reply deadline).
Last month the Big Lottery Fund launched Big Thinking – a consultation on our strategic framework for 2009-15. This event will introduce you to the document and the questions it poses, and give you an opportunity to have your say on the future of funding in London.
The challenge we face in the period 2009-2015 is to discover where our contribution can best be made. We need to draw on the evidence of what makes a difference to communities and people in need and we want to make hard-headed assessments of where needs exist that our approach is best placed to address. We must also recognise the impact of our funding, and ensure that the projects we fund are socially, economically and environmentally sustainable.
For more information on the consultation click here, where you can also complete the formal consultation document online.
To book a place please contact events.lon@biglotteryfund.org.uk by 16 January. Places are limited and we may not be able to offer space for more than one delegate per organisation.
Monday 15 December 2008; 1:30 pm – 4.30pm
The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund,The County Hall, Westminster
Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB
This year’s meeting is titled “The
human rights vision of equality: What does it mean for the BAME sector”?
ROTA is delighted to have as special guest speakers Bharat Mehta - Chief
Executive of City Parochial Foundation and Vandna Gohil - Director of
Voice4Change England.
For the formal business agenda, how to book or to appoint a proxy to
vote on your behalf contact:
Saifur Valli saifur@rota.org.uk:
020 7729 1310.
To Book a place, please click here. Admission is free. Places are limited and early booking is advisable
20 March 2009; 10 am, 4 pm
The 'Make a Difference' Campaign Roadshows are a series of 9 regional events organised in partnership between NCVO's Campaigning Effectiveness and Novas Scarman Group as part of the CapacityBuilders Improving Support programme for Campaigning and Advocacy.
The events are open to voluntary sector organisations, support provider/umbrella or second tier organisations, front line organisations and individual campaigners and are an opportunity to meet others involved in campaigning in your area, network, learn new skills and take part in workshops specific to the needs of your region.
The London event is supported by a number of other organisations, including London Civic Forum, Advice UK, Toynbee Hall and LVSC.
This event is free, but you need to book your place in advance. Find out more and book by contacting Tanja at NCVO.
For more information about this roadshow and to get involved please contact: Agnes.Gautier@adviceuk.org.uk or call 020 7407 6500.
There are three different modes of attendance, choose the one which suits
you best:
- Cohort 1:9.30 – 5pm (Tuesdays) 13 January, 20 January, 27 January and 3 February 2009 – Stratford E15
- Cohort 2: 9.30 – 5pm (4 day half term block) 16-19 February 2009 – Stratford E15
- Cohort 3: Residential option: 6pm-9pm (Wednesdays) 14 Jan and 4 Feb 2009, plus residential; Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, 23-25 January 2009. This option will include outdoor activities as part of the programme and will be at an outdoor centre venue (tbc)
LECP is piloting the Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC) Generic Level 1&2 Induction for Practitioners in four boroughs, Newham, Redbridge Barking & Dagenham and Tower Hamlets. The training is aimed at providing new workers (or those new to their role) with a comprehensive introduction into the key themes of integrated working with Children and Young People. Taking part in this pilot will give you the opportunity to meet colleagues from across the four boroughs and from a wide range of backgrounds and services.
The course is made up of seven modules:
- Module 1: Understand the principles and values essential for working with children and young people
- Module 2: Understanding your role as a worker
- Module 3; Understanding Health and Safety
- Module 4: Know how to communicate effectively
- Module 5:Understand the development of children and young people
- Module 6:Safeguard children (keep them safe from harm)
- Module 7:Develop yourself
For more information and to apply please contact Training & Development,
London East Connexions Partnership, 4th Floor Solar House, 1-9 Romford
Road., Stratford, London E15 4LJ training@londoneastconnexions.co.uk
Tel: 020-8536-3630, Fax: 020-8534-2830
Wednesday 11th February 2009, 9.45am-4.45pm
School for Social Entrepreneurs, 18 Victoria Park Square,
Bethnal Green, London E2 9PF
- Are you trying to start or grow an organisation that benefits your community?
- Would you like to hear from people who have been there and done it?
- Would you benefit from a day of leadership training to learn about social entrepreneurship and social enterprise?
If so, then this training could be for you. The School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) supports individuals - social entrepreneurs - who strive to improve people's lives and affect change in their communities. We are running this event for people to sample SSE's approach and to provide leadership skills training for social and community entrepreneurs.
SSE works with a diverse range of individuals and organsiations. We particularly welcome people to this event from black and minority ethnic groups.
If you would like to attend this event please e-mail: dorota.luksza@sse.org.uk, or telephone: 020 8981 0300
CANDI (Camden and Islington College) has places available for ESOL evening
classes at their centre at the Angel starting from February 2009:
• ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at different
levels
• Improve your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
• Work towards national qualifications
• Prepare for further study and employment
• Receive careers guidance and tutorial support
• Courses are free if you are on income-assessed benefit e.g housing
benefit, income support
To register come in and make an appointment from 5pm Monday to Thursday.
Address: The Angel, 283-309 Goswell Road, EC1V 7LA
Contact: 020 7700 9200; email: courseinfo@candi.ac.uk
Wednesday 11th February 2009, 9:30am – 4:30pm
Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Rooms, County Hall, Westminster, London
AFRUCA – Africans Unite Against Child Abuse is the premier charity
promoting the welfare of African children in the UK. We are holding
a one-day training course for practitioners working in the education
sector across London.
This is a one-day course designed to highlight key harmful traditional
practices in many African communities. It will provide child protection
practitioners with working knowledge of these practices and assist them
to develop strategies to protect African children at risk in the UK.
Participants will benefit from a variety of training methods and materials
to help stimulate learning and enrich their knowledge of key issues.
Delegate Fee: £100
To book a place or for further inquiries, please contact Elsie Till at AFRUCA on 0207 704 2261 or email training@afruca.org.
Funding - Capacitybuilders announce Social Enterprise grant awards
On 5 December Capacitybuilders announced details of the successful organisations
who will receive a total of £3.6 million through its Social Enterprise
Programme for 2008-11.
The programme will strengthen social enterprise organisations by improving the quality of support available to them. The national Social Enterprise Coalition and its regional network members will act as key strategic partners to deliver the programme.
For more information click here.
source:Capacitybuilders' Newsletter w/c 8 December 2008
The Fund distributed over £4 million last year with grants ranging
from £500 to £150,000.
Deadline: Meetings of the Trustees are usually held in June and early
December each year.
Applications should be submitted no later than 1 May or 1 October for
consideration at the next meeting.
The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund’s area of interest is learning disability. By the term ‘learning disability’, the Fund means the conditions generally referred to as severe learning difficulties, together with autism. In this area, they consider projects concerning children or adults. They do not give grants for research into, or care of, those with mental illness or dyslexia.
For more infromation please click here.
Do you work innovatively with children, young people and families?
Do you help improve outcomes for children young people and families in
your local area?
Do you wish you had more opportunity to share with others the challenges
and successes of the work you do?
Children England, formally the National Council of Voluntary Child Care Organisations, is organising a national conference on 19th March 2009 in central London on the contribution of small organisations to the Children’s Plan and other government initiatives. The conference aims to:
- Profile small organisations contribution to government initiatives
- Reinforce with statutory partners, particularly commissioners, small organisations essential work improving outcomes for children, young people and families
- Offer ways of meeting the national indicators around a thriving VCS and volunteering
The conference will be loosely organised around the outline of the Children’s plan, including workshops that highlight examples of good practice in working towards the goals of the plan.
They are also planning a marketplace of organisations promoting their work during the breaks and lunch. If your are interested in having a free-of-charge stall and an opportunity to talk to other organisations, commissioners and government officials about your work, please contact Jordan Thompson at jordan@ChildrenEngland.org.uk
2 Sub Regional Events/Meetings in East London & West London
TAHA (The Asian Health Agency) is looking for partners to work with us to organise 2 events in East & West London regions in March/April 2009 targeted at:
- addressing barriers which prevent Refugees & Migrant (R&M) communities from engaging in mainstream bodies, forums, civic life & institutions etc
- channelling support to individuals & organisations supporting R &M communities interested in engaging in governance or leadership roles & connecting them with appropriate opportunities & bodies
- promoting critical understanding of the issues affecting R&M communities
- connecting & building effective alliances & links between & across diverse R&M communities & with third sector & mainstream institutions
If you are interested in working in partnership with TAHA please call Balraj Purewal on 0208 538 7703 or email on leadership@taha.org.uk.
1. BME Children and Young People‘s Educational Attainment
Coordinator
Location: North London
Closing date: Monday 22 December 2008 (5:00 pm).
Hours of work: full time
Salary: £24,500 pa – 4 year fixed term contract
Action for Social Integration is looking for an experienced BME Children and Young people (CYP) service coordinator to undertake activities highlighted as having a positive impact on educational attainment. We need you because you have a degree and experience related to the job and you are committed to be a BME CYP champion to increase their self-confidence and ability to deal with significant life changes and challenges, help them achieve stretching national educational standards with targeting harder to reach children and young people to enable them develop basic skills and progress towards formal qualifications. You will work with parents to better enable them to support their child’s education, including knowledge of where to seek additional support. You will aim to ensure CYP attend and enjoy school or college and raise their achievement and attainment to ‘close the gap’.
2. Assistant Generalist Adviser and Administrator
Location: North London
Closing date: Monday 22 December 2008 (5:00 pm)
Hours of work: full time
Salary: £15,300 pa – 4 year fixed term contract
We are looking for an assistant advisor and administrator to support our services relating to increasing in BME Children and Young People‘s educational attainment and to improving access to advice for Black and Minority Ethnic and refugee and migrant communities, in the fields of welfare rights, housing, immigration and asylum, health, education employment. Under the supervision of the service manager you will provide basic advice and information to BME communities, refugees and asylum seekers, particularly from African and Caribbean backgrounds. You will also provide administrative duties and you will be the first point of information for external contacts, member organisations and the public. You will be proficient in the use of Word, Outlook and Excel, have excellent communication and customer service skills. Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage.
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
For an application pack, please email info@afsi.org.uk.For
more information about AFSI click
here
Adminstration/Office Support Volunteer
As with any small charity, one of the ways you can be of most help to Kalayaan is by giving you time to help us with administrative tasks and general support to the office. This would be the ideal volunteer role for someone who is interested in getting experience in the voluntary sector, has excellent organisational skills and a lot of initiative. We would require a committment of 2 or 3 days in the office per week for a period of not less than three months so that both Kalayaan and the volunteer get as much out of the volunteer role as possible.
English Teachers!
If you have a TEFL, CELTA or similar ESOL teaching qualification or experience and want to volunteer your time, we promise this will be one of the most rewarding volunteering experiences you could have. Migrant domestic workers registered at Kalayaan are isolated in their employer's private household. Coming to English class on a Sunday gives them time out of their work place to meet friends and importantly, learning English dramatically reduces their vulnerability to abuse and exploitation. If you can volunteer on sunday for a period of 6 months to teach English we would love to hear from you.
For more information please contact Jenny Moss on 020 7243 2942 or jenny@kalayaan.org.uk
