Contents: Moda's News (1); Events (5); Training (2); Resources (2); Campaigns(1); Funding (4); Jobs (3)
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
Friday 24 April 2008, Middlesex University, 12.30-17.00
Room C219, Hendon Campus, The Burroughs, London NW4 4BT
Although migrants are a hot topic in the UK, there are few hard facts. There is no agreement on how we define “migrants” and a lack of data on equalities and migrants, especially in relation to age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Their diversity has implications for the development of immigration and citizenship policies.
This report reviews the available information about inequalities that migrant workers and their families face in Britain today. It sets out the rapidly changing policy context and its implications, analyses recent data, and examines the experiences of migrants themselves.
If you would like to attend, please RSVP Carol Andrewes:
c.andrewes@mdx.ac.uk
Monday 30 March 2009, 1 to 5pm
Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, 108 Stamford Street, South Bank,
London SE1 9NH
The Community Development Network London invites you to a FREE networking event on: Power in Local Communities Sharing, Growing and Knowing The Role of Community Development.
The event aims to
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Learn about strategies that work from local activists;
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Hear about human rights in community development;
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Contribute your local intelligence to CDNL;
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Enjoy the company of, and share practice with other community development workers
To find out more about the Community Development Network London contact CDNLondon@nutbrook.demon.co.uk
23 March 2009; 9.30am -3pm
The Resource Centre (Lewis Suite), 356 Holloway Road, London N7 6PA
The aim of the event is to raise awareness of the new flexibilities and opportunities that Train to Gain has to offer the Third Sector. From January 2009 Train to Gain has had new opportunities, more flexibility and different entry criteria added for all organisations that employ less than 250 staff, such as:
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Leadership and management training;
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As many level 2 or 3 NVQs as your staff team need;
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A unit or units of a qualification in ‘business critical areas.
Organisations can also apply for a wage subsidy to support staff backfilling and any pressures that may be caused by staff attending training.
For more information and a booking form please contact michelle@lvsc.org.uk on 020 7700 8108
25th March 2009,
Inmarsat, 99 City Road, London EC1Y 1AX
This is your chance to influence government integration policies for the next three years. The Home Office, responsible for refugee integration policy until 2011, will shortly be publishing its progress review.
Delegates can participate in a choice of 4 workshops:
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No place like home? Housing workshop – hosted by Caroline Davey, Shelter
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Something for nothing… how volunteering impacts on refugees volunteering workshop – hosted by Sian Greenhead, TimeBank and Chris Badman, Refugee Council
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A Right to a Voice, ESOL for asylum seekers: a NIACE campaign Education and employment – hosted by Chris Taylor, NIACE
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New Beginnings - Children and families workshop – hosted by Kim Maynard, Barnardo’s
Thursday 27th March 2009; 2.00-4.00 pm
Berkley Business Centres, City Gate House, 246-250 Romford Road, London
E7 9HZ
The Volunteer Network Centre runs Good Practice Forum for local volunteer involving organisations registered with us. The forum provides a platform to share information, updates on new developments and an opportunity to learn from others’ experiences in volunteering management. You are warmly invited to the first session of the 2009 Good Practice Forums.
If you would like to book your place, please contact Eyasu Buba:
eyasu.buba@vncnewham.co.uk
or on: 020 8536 1937
Wednesday 29 April 2009;9:30 am – 4:30pm,
NCVO, London, N1 9RL
This workshop will provide:
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A unique opportunity for you to influence the future of leadership development provision for the third sector;
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Thought-provoking models, tools and solutions to your leadership challenges;
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The chance to network and share your ideas with a wide range of leaders involved in the third sector
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You will develop your leadership knowledge on topics such as: Emerging trends in leadership and provision of support for leaders; Learning to lead through troubled times; The civil society agenda & relations with government; How to create a great workplace & inspire your people Socially responsible leadership
A limited number of FREE bursary and subsidised places will be on offer to NCVO member organisations* with an income of <£100,000 per annum.
Book before the 30th of March and receive an early bird discount of 25% off the normal delegate fee!
For further information click here, email Amy Bowen or call 0207 520 2445.
Are you starting a new community group?
Has your voluntary organisation been established recently?
Ready Steady Start is an interactive training course for anyone involved in setting up a new organisation. It will equip you with the basic skills needed to set up a sustainable organisation. It will also encourage you to consider whether setting up an organisation is the right path for your group. It is a FREE interactive training course consisting of one full day and three half day sessions:
- Step 1 - Setting up a sustainable organisation
3rd June 2008 10:30-4:00pm - Step 2 - Project Development
4th June 2008 1:30-4:30pm - Step 3 – Governance
10th June 2008 1:30-4:30pm - Step 4 - New to Fundraising
11th June 2008 1:30-4:30pm
Participants are expected to attend the full course and
will receive a certificate from LVSC.
Call 020 7700 8110 or email karin@lvsc.org.uk
for more information on how to apply for your free place.
Campaign - Let asylum seekers work
In hard times, society expects everyone to pull their weight where they can. Yet asylum seekers are forced to live on handouts or sometimes nothing at all. So why do we deny them the chance to work – then force them to bear the bruntof public hostility?
The 'Let Them Work' campaign goal is to give asylum seekers permissionto work if their cases have not been resolved within six months – including everyone who has had their claim refused but can’t go home.
There are now some new campaigning initiatives which we ask all supporters to help to promote this goal – this will cost you nothing and only takes a few minutes online
- Visit www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/letthemwork to sign the campaign pledgeonline – then send it to your friends and networks;
- The campaign is looking for organisations to sign up, so please also download the organisation support page here;
- On the site you can send a mail to your MP asking them to sign the pledgeand to support EDM No. 960 in Parliament which supports the Let Them WorkCampaign.
Resources - Vinvolved Team
vinvolved is the new national youth volunteering programme,
which aims to revolutionise youth action and leadership in England. We
work with education providers, the public sector, social enterprises and
not-for-profit groups and charities across nine London boroughs, to create
and develop innovative volunteering opportunities for 16-25 year olds.
We are becoming increasingly aware of the vast amount of skilled talent
out there in our target age group and these individuals are looking for
volunteering experiences that go beyond what volunteering typically is.
Call us if you need help and be creative – anything is possible!
If you need something doing, we know someone who is looking for the experience:
• Get help attracting more young people to your organisation
• Re-design your marketing literature or website
• Get IT support for your staff or help with programming new systems
• Find a volunteer bookkeeper
• Engage a group of young creatives to transform your public space
If you have never taken volunteers before but can see
the potential, we can help to get you up-to-speed with national standards
for volunteer placement providers.If you would like us to advertise your
existing opportunities, provide any support in building your capacity
for volunteer placement or talk about novel ways of engaging groups of
volunteers in events etc, please get in touch.
For more information please contact Sally Wood on 020 7702 1511or email
Sally@changemakers.org.uk
Resources - LVSC research on London's LINks
LINks (Local Involvement Networks)are the new statutory forums that will allow local people wider opportunities for involvement in the commissioning and delivery of their health and social care services. They are replacing Patient and Public Involvement Forums. The volunteer members of the LINks are to be supported by a LINk host organisation appointed by the Local Authority in which they work.
The research examines the commissioning processes, experiences and results of London' s LINks ad also informs our general understanding of the impact of commissioning on VCS funding in London: the creation of the LINks gave us a unique opportunity to observe the commissioning of a single service, based on common, nationally-derived objectives and guidance, simultaneously taking place in all London boroughs and in an area of policy where VCS groups should have been well-placed to bid for and win contracts.
If you would like a hard copy of the report, please email Gethyn Williams at gethyn@lvsc.org.uk or call 020 7700 8206
Deadline: 31 July 2009
The European Cultural Foundation is offering Artistic Project Grants for cultural organisations and individual artists. They wish to support new artistic projects that highlight the issues of diversity in Europe. The average grant size is €30,000 - €60,000
More information is available on the website.
Deadline: 8 May 2009, but apply as soon as possible
The LankellyChase Foundation is inviting applications for small grants of £500, to support Summer Activities. Schemes must benefit children between 5-17 years old.
In 2009, the Foundation is specifically looking to support activities for children and young people living in refuges, and for young carers. It also wants to see projects with strong volunteer support.
Approximately 120 grants will be made throughout the UK.
Visit the LankellyChase
Foundation website for more information.
The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation is launching a scheme for projects
addressing mental health issues for prisoners and ex offenders. The funding
round is expected to begin in June and last for three years. Groups working
in this field can contact the foundation for an initial discussion and
will be sent further details closer to the time.
Contact the Grants Officer, Trusthouse Charitable Foundation, by telephone, 020 7264 4990, or visit the Trusthouse website
Salary:£11,265; part-time (17.5 hours flexible)
Location:Wandsworth
Closing Date:25 March 2009
Wandsworth Young Carers supports children and young people (5-18 years)
who provide care for a family member who has a physical disability,
mental illness, terminal illness, drug/alcohol misuse or HIV/Aids. The
project aims to ensure they have support and can have a break from their
caring role.
We are seeking to appoint a part-time (17.5 hours flexible) activities
co-ordinator, for a permanent position. Hours are flexible and the candidate
must be willing to work some evenings and weekends.
We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience to lead
activities and supervise and engage the children.
If you would like an application form or would like more information, please contact Sarah at the Katherine Low Settlement, 108 Battersea High Street, SW11 3HP in writing or by phone on 0207 223 2845 and by email Laura at youngcarers@klsettlement.org.uk
Salary:££32,118 - £34,605
Location:Camden
Closing Date:20 March 2009
Age Concern Camden has a turnover of £2.2 million, employs 59 staff, engages 170 volunteers and provides crucial services to 5,000 older people each year, many under contract to Camden Council and Camden PCT. Among challenges and opportunities facing ACC are the needs and aspirations of a diverse population of older people, tendering for contracts and income diversification.
The Manager will be responsible for ACC’s advice and support, advocacy and reception/information support services – a team of six staff as well as volunteers. Essential requirements include: advice or advocacy background; management experience – supervision of staff or volunteers, responding to stakeholder requirements, developing a quality service; excellent communication and IT skills.
This post requires a CRB check and is based in King’s Cross, which has excellent transport links. ACC offers a contributory pension, season ticket or bicycle loan facility.
For further details and an application form visit Age Concern website or email jobs@ageconcerncamden.org.uk or telephone 0207 837 3777. CVs will not be considered.
Closing date: Wednesday 25th March 2009
Salary £25,922 - £29,198 Fixed term to 31 October 2011
Ref: L/00234/R
Location: Brixton
Our Refugees into Teaching Project aims to help the hundreds of refugee teachers in this country - skilled professionals who could work in UK schools, but face a number of significant barriers. Through various innovative methods, we enable refugees to overcome these barriers, and use their valuable skills. In this newly-created role, you will provide refugee teachers with expert support, advice, information and guidance – in person, via email and over the phone. Acting as a central point of contact, you’ll carry out assessments, identify teachers’ support needs, and make sure that these are promptly and efficiently addressed. It will be up to you to develop our links with the relevant community organisations across the country – we aim to provide them with the training and support they need to gain expertise in this area, enabling them to advise refugee teachers themselves.
A further aspect of this role will involve supporting the development and delivery of an innovative new mentoring scheme – matching refugee teachers seeking employment with teachers currently working in the UK. Throughout your work, you’ll liaise closely with colleagues, ensuring a consistent and co-ordinated approach at all times.You’ll need to understand the issues facing refugees who want to teach in the UK – and will have experience of providing first-rate training and careers advice to adults. This will include experience of carrying out assessments, creating individual action plans, and working in close partnership with external agencies. You must also have a track record of delivering training to a wide range of audiences,prioritising a busy workload, and working to set timescales and budgets. The ability to travel regularly within England is essential.
For more information please click here.
