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Issue 192.. -... 9 September 2009

22 October 2009 ; 9:30 – 13:45, London

This Women's Resource Centre free seminar will showcase agencies that are working with young women and are at the forefront of best practice in the field. These agencies deal regularly with the issues of sexual exploitation, forced marriage, female genital mutilation, domestic violence and gang violence, along with other forms of abuse.

Speakers will be:
- Baljit Banga, Director, Newham Asian Women’s Project
- Nicola Weller, Head of Children and Young People's Services, The Nia Project
- Carlene Firmin, Policy Officer, ROTA

For more details and to book, please visit: www.wrc.org.uk/sharingourstrengths/youngwomen

Monday 28th September 2009 ; 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Ethiopian Community in Britain, 2A Lithos Road, London NW3 6EF

A meeting to bring together older people & carers from Black Minority Ethnic & Refugee (BMER) communities as well as individuals & organisations supporting them to debate & develop action on:
- Empowering older people & carers from diverse BMER communities to have their voices heard
- Highlighting opportunities & supporting Older People & Carers in getting involved in local organisations, forums, services etc
- Tackling barriers to engagement
- Improving BME representation in working groups, forums etc that shape local services for older people & carers
- Building alliances & links between & across diverse communities & between BMER community groups & public sector bodies.

For further information or if you wish to organise a similar event in your area please contact:
The Asian Health Agency on leadership@taha.org.uk

15 September 2009, London
Delegat fee: £119/£129 voluntary and statutory

The Greater London Domestic Violence Project is holding a unique event comprising a selection of practical, active and fun sessions for frontline workers to experiment new ways of working with children and young people who are affected by violence. Each session is based on an aspect of the new Department of Health and GLDVP toolkit: Improving Safety and Reducing Harm - Children, Young People and Domestic Violence. This will not be a typical conference! Participants will learn and develop skills in an innovative, unique and enjoyable way!

This event is aimed primarily at frontline practitioners across all sectors that work directly with children and young people where domestic violence is an issue in their lives, whether at home or in their own relationships.

For further information and to book a place visit http://www.gldvp.org.uk/

1 October 2009, London

This LVSC training is a one day inroduction covering: Why people volunteer and what do they bring to the organisation? ; Reimbursing Volunteer Expenses ; Writing Task Descriptions ; Recruitment and Advertising ; Supporting and motivating volunteers.

Who will gain most benefit from the course? New to coordinating or managing volunteers – you may have just started a role involving volunteer management or your organisation may have recently started involving volunteers in its work.

For further information and bookings click here.

25th September 2009 or 11 November 2009
Venue: Stratford E15

The course aims to provide participants with an understanding of what is required to manage volunteers. What will be covered on the course: What is volunteering; Developing policies and procedures; Good Practice in managing volunteers. Target group: Anyone new to managing volunteers, seeking to develop or enhance skill set when working with volunteers.

Cost: £90 - Early bird discount – 10% discount for the November course if booked before 11th September (i.e. pay only £81) People working with young people in the borough of Tower Hamlets may be entitled to a training bursary for this event, subject to available funding.

For an application for click here or contact: Training & Development, LECP, 4th Floor Solar House, 1-9 Romford Road, Stratford, London E15 4LJ; training@londoneastconnexions.co.uk ;Tel: 020-8536-3630, Fax: 020-8534-2830

8-9 October 2009, London

This LVSC 2 day course combines wo popular courses, New to Fundraising and Writing better fundraising applications. Effectively these two days are back-to-back. This enables you to go quickly from the introductory course into more depth, without waiting weeks or even months for the follow-up! This 2 day course will differ slightly from the two stand-alone courses in order to make it more coherent and effective.

For further information click here.

Resources - Re-migration trends among Britain’s immigrants

Resources - Migration and Community Cohesion: Community Development Responses

Resources - Point based system: what's the score?

Resources - Official competition for a logo for the European Year of Volunteering?

Funding - Capacity builders invitations to tender

Funding - First Light: Script Award Scheme

Funding - European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion 2010

Funding - Comic Relief

Funding - Hackney Vacant Shops Fund

Source: HSCF Newsletter

£18,152- £23,704 (pro rata: 26 hours a week) ; Ref: BIG 09/059
Closing date: 14 September 2009 ; Interview date: 28 September 2009

Do you want to help us make a real difference to people’s lives through Lottery funding? Working as part of the small London regional team at the Big Lottery Fund, you will be responsible for managing our administrative processes, including database management, event planning and basic financial processing. You’ll be the first point of contact for our customers and stakeholders, and will manage team diaries and meetings.

You’ll need experience of Microsoft Office technology, including Excel and Word, and experience of administration in a busy office environment. Your customer care and communication skills will be excellent, and you’ll be used to be working in a team and building good relationships with colleagues.

For further information and to apply online, click here.

Closing Date: 16th September 2009 10:00 a.m.

Salary: Up to £21,292 + £3,434 London allowance pro rata (FTE £35,486 with pay award pending).
Hours: 21.75 per week; Location: London, Head Office, N1; Part time Fixed term for Maternity Cover

The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing information and advice, and by influencing policymakers. At national Citizens Advice we work in close partnership with bureaux to ensure an effective and high quality service for all.

Do you want to make a difference? Are you passionate about justice for disabled people? Join the Citizens Advice Social Policy Team, and you will have the opportunity to influence both policy makers and service providers. Using evidence-based arguments, you will represent the voice of clients who come to Citizens Advice for help with disability benefits and associated issues. You will have a sound knowledge of disability benefits and associated problems, as well as an understanding of the policy-making process in government.

For further information click here.

Deadline for applications: 30 September 2009
Salary: £17,500 – £25,000 pro-rate; 1.5 - 2 days per week (depending on funding) ;
Fixed term contract for two years – possible extension subject to funding.

Farsophone Association has been organising a social gathering of older people since 2006. With the help of funding from the City Bridge Trust we intend to expand and develop this highly successful project.

We are looking for a project coordinator to ensure the smooth running and development of this exciting project. You will have excellent organisational skills, be a good communicator, and have a passion for working with people. You will be fluent in English and Persian.

To receive further information and an application pack, please write to chair@farsophone.org.uk .
Please ensure that your completed application is received at Farsophone offices by 1:00 PM on 30 September 2009. Short listed candidates will be interviewed on 13 October 2009.

Farsophone Association in Britain is a registered charity and community organisation. Its vision is that Iranians, and others speaking any of the languages of Iran or its neighbours, be able to achieve their positive potential, and to play active and positive roles as individuals and as a community in life in the UK. Its mission is to mobilise and empower the community to achieve the above vision in harmony with other minority and mainstream communities and organisations.

Closing date for the receipt of Applications: 5.00pm On Friday 18 September 2009
Interview date for the short listed candidates: Thursday 24th September 2009
£19,440 (including inner London weighting); 4 days (28 Hours) per week; One year contract.

Iranian Artists UK Heritage Project (IAUHP) will collect stories from the Iranian artists who have lived and worked in the UK and will help to promote good role models, create a new sense of pride for the community and bring the artists together. The project coordinator will be responsible for managing the volunteers, organising the workshops/events and the accomplishment of the interview of the artists and a DVD and brochure production. The post holder will communicate and liaise with artists, museums, libraries, service providers, suppliers and other agencies.
The project coordinator will have experience of managing projects and possess a degree or equivalent in a subject relating to the arts, heritage or project management. A strong interest in heritage will be desirable for the post holder. The project coordinator will have a good knowledge of the Iranian arts and cultural activities in the UK and excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Farsi. S/he should have the ability to develop and maintain partnership working. The post holder will be based in the London Borough of Ealing. The IAUHP Coordinator will report to Iranian Association’s Education Centre Manager and the Advisory Committee of the Project.

For a job description and application form, please send a self-addressed and stamped envelop to the address below. Alternatively, you are welcome to collect the application pack from IA’s Office:
Iranian Artists UK Heritage Project ; Iranian Association, Palingswick House, 241 King Street, W6 9LP

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Friday 25 September 2009 at 5pm

The Big Lottery Fund wishes to appoint a skilled and highly committed individual to its England Committee. The England Country Committee is responsible for:
- Determining policy and the external profile of the Big Lottery Fund in England within the framework set by the UK Board
- Deciding on the funding programmes to be run in England
- Deciding on funding applications for England grant programmes
- Monitoring spend on programmes, reporting on the outcomes of funding, so ensuring the Big Lottery Fund's strategy is achieved.

The time commitment is expected to be, on average, two or three days a month to include, for example, attending England Committee meetings, visits and some meetings with organisations/individuals with an interest in the work of the Big Lottery Fund. It must be emphasised that this is an estimate and liable to variation.
The Board wants to have a diverse balance of people on the England Committee with specific skills, knowledge and experience. The Big Lottery Fund promotes an equal opportunities policy. Applications are particularly welcome from young people, women, black and ethnic minority groups and disabled people. The Board also seeks to appoint people to the Committee from across the England regions. In this recruitment, applicants from the following regions: West Midlands, East Midlands, the East of England or the North East, are particularly encouraged to apply.

For more information about this role and to download an application form click here.



Issue 192.. -... 9 September 2009

About this service...

	Contents: Moda's News (1); Events (4); Training (6); Resources (4); Funding (5); Jobs (5)


	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 - Refugee Council Policy Update Conference 2010
	From theory to practice: How asylum policy impacts on the refugee experience 5th February 2010, London The Refugee Council Conference 2010 will look at how asylum policy impacts on the refugee experience. Delegates will hear how asylum policy has developed and been influenced over the past year and of the challenges ahead as we navigate a changing economic and political climate. Along with keynote speakers, the conference will include plenary and workshop discussions. Delegates will participate in 2 workshops looking at policy in the areas of: Health, Unaccompanied children, Asylum support, Destitution and working with destitute clients, Detention, removals and returns, Transition to mainstream services, The political and economic climate. Further information would be available soon on the Refugee Council website (click here). To request a booking form, please email training@refugeecouncil.org.uk



	Events - Young Women and Violence
	22 October 2009 ; 9:30 – 13:45, London This Women's Resource Centre free seminar will showcase agencies that are working with young women and are at the forefront of best practice in the field. These agencies deal regularly with the issues of sexual exploitation, forced marriage, female genital mutilation, domestic violence and gang violence, along with other forms of abuse. Speakers will be: - Baljit Banga, Director, Newham Asian Women’s Project - Nicola Weller, Head of Children and Young People's Services, The Nia Project - Carlene Firmin, Policy Officer, ROTA For more details and to book, please visit: www.wrc.org.uk/sharingourstrengths/youngwomen



	Events - BME Older People & Carers 4 Change Meeting
	Monday 28th September 2009 ; 12.30pm - 3.30pm Ethiopian Community in Britain, 2A Lithos Road, London NW3 6EF A meeting to bring together older people & carers from Black Minority Ethnic & Refugee (BMER) communities as well as individuals & organisations supporting them to debate & develop action on: - Empowering older people & carers from diverse BMER communities to have their voices heard - Highlighting opportunities & supporting Older People & Carers in getting involved in local organisations, forums, services etc - Tackling barriers to engagement - Improving BME representation in working groups, forums etc that shape local services for older people & carers - Building alliances & links between & across diverse communities & between BMER community groups & public sector bodies. For further information or if you wish to organise a similar event in your area please contact: The Asian Health Agency on leadership@taha.org.uk



	Events - Greater London Domestic Violence Project - Bright Ideas Conference
	15 September 2009, London Delegat fee: £119/£129 voluntary and statutory The Greater London Domestic Violence Project is holding a unique event comprising a selection of practical, active and fun sessions for frontline workers to experiment new ways of working with children and young people who are affected by violence. Each session is based on an aspect of the new Department of Health and GLDVP toolkit: Improving Safety and Reducing Harm - Children, Young People and Domestic Violence. This will not be a typical conference! Participants will learn and develop skills in an innovative, unique and enjoyable way! This event is aimed primarily at frontline practitioners across all sectors that work directly with children and young people where domestic violence is an issue in their lives, whether at home or in their own relationships. For further information and to book a place visit http://www.gldvp.org.uk/



	Training - Introduction to involving volunteers
	1 October 2009, London This LVSC training is a one day inroduction covering: Why people volunteer and what do they bring to the organisation? ; Reimbursing Volunteer Expenses ; Writing Task Descriptions ; Recruitment and Advertising ; Supporting and motivating volunteers. Who will gain most benefit from the course? New to coordinating or managing volunteers – you may have just started a role involving volunteer management or your organisation may have recently started involving volunteers in its work. For further information and bookings click here.



	Training - Free training opportunities at Women's Resource Centre
	Women’s Resource Centre support women’s voluntary and community organisations across the UK. As part of their Building Futures project they work to support women’s organisations to become more financially stable by offering women’s organisations free training, 1:1 support and funding surgeries. Forthcoming training events include: Commissioning and Procurement – Understanding the Basics - Training Thursday 24 September; 9.30am - 4pm Women’s Resource Centre, Ground Floor East, 33-41 Dallington Street, London EC1V 0BB With the move from grants to contracts, women’s organisations have to learn new skills to engage in new processes. This course will focus on current procurement and commissioning processes. It will also highlight what to look out for in tenders and contracts and address specific issues around funding women-only services. Social enterprise and the women’s sector - Training Wednesday 14 October ; 9.30am - 3.30pm Women’s Resource Centre, Ground Floor East, 33-41 Dallington Street, London EC1V 0BB A social enterprise is a business with primarily social aims, whose profits are put back into the organisation or the community it serves. This course will help women’s organisations to understand what social enterprise is, how it relates to them and how to take advantage of the range of opportunities on offer. Funding Seminar for Women’s Organisations 28 September 2009 ; 2:00 - 5:30pm Room 2, Lewisham Civic Suite, Lewisham Town Hall, Catford, London SE6 4RU Women’s Organisations are facing an uncertain future as funders and decision makers increasingly marginalise women-only services. Organisations need to think seriously about finding ways to diversify income. This seminar will look at how you can make your organisation more financially stable by engaging with alternative funding options. Visit the WRC website (click here) to download a booking form and return to samantha@wrc.org.uk For further information please contact Samantha Smallcombe on 020 7324 3031 or at development@wrc.org.uk



	Training - Introduction to Managing Volunteers
	25th September 2009 or 11 November 2009 Venue: Stratford E15 The course aims to provide participants with an understanding of what is required to manage volunteers. What will be covered on the course: What is volunteering; Developing policies and procedures; Good Practice in managing volunteers. Target group: Anyone new to managing volunteers, seeking to develop or enhance skill set when working with volunteers. Cost: £90 - Early bird discount – 10% discount for the November course if booked before 11th September (i.e. pay only £81) People working with young people in the borough of Tower Hamlets may be entitled to a training bursary for this event, subject to available funding. For an application for click here or contact: Training & Development, LECP, 4th Floor Solar House, 1-9 Romford Road, Stratford, London E15 4LJ; training@londoneastconnexions.co.uk ;Tel: 020-8536-3630, Fax: 020-8534-2830



	Training - Writing realisting fundraising bids
	8-9 October 2009, London This LVSC 2 day course combines wo popular courses, New to Fundraising and Writing better fundraising applications. Effectively these two days are back-to-back. This enables you to go quickly from the introductory course into more depth, without waiting weeks or even months for the follow-up! This 2 day course will differ slightly from the two stand-alone courses in order to make it more coherent and effective. For further information click here.



	Resources - Re-migration trends among Britain’s immigrants
	Shall We Stay or Shall We Go? - by Tim Finch, Maria Latorre, Naomi Pollard and Jill Rutter Price: £12.95 - ISBN: 9781860303265 In this report ippr sets out to quantify and analyse re-migration from the United Kingdom, and to understand what motivates immigrants to leave. The phenomenon of re-migration – in other words the emigration of immigrants – has not, on the whole, been well documented or understood. But policymakers should care about re-migration and know more about those leaving. This is particularly necessary at a time when the processes for controlling and managing immigration are being tightened, with the aim of selecting immigrants on the basis of their skills. International competition for highly-skilled migrants is intensifying and it makes no sense for the UK to succeed in attracting such migrants only to lose them quickly because of re-migration. The report is based on a major international research project ippr undertook in 2008. It uses a wide range of original qualitative research undertaken in a number of countries and involves a comprehensive analysis of all the data relating to re-migration. In mapping an often hidden migration flow we hope it will help all levels of UK government to better manage migration to and from the UK, as well as contribute to international policy debates about onward migration, super-mobility and reintegration of returned migrants in their home countries. To order a copy or download a free summary report click here.



	Resources - Migration and Community Cohesion: Community Development Responses
	Community Development Foundation’s new briefing is a handy primer on key issues relating to cohesion and migration. It outlines the interim findings of an ongoing piece of work with community development practitioners to explore community development approaches to building cohesion in areas affected by migration. Among the issues it looks at include: - How community cohesion can be built in areas with transitory migrant populations - How CD approaches can bridge language barriers - The difficulties involved in gaining access to migrants in isolated areas - The ongoing issue of responding to tensions triggered by negative and inaccurate media reporting - The effects of the recession on migration and community cohesion It is essential reading for CD Workers and policy makers working in this field. To download your copy visit http://www.cdf.org.uk/web/guest/publication?id=72313



	Resources - Point based system: what's the score?
	The introduction of the new 'earned citizenship' system from July 2011 is set to make it longer and more difficult for people to qualify for British citizenship. This change will have serious implications for all non-EEA migrants in the UK. Last month, the government proposed the introduction of even more barriers to those wishing to naturalise as British citizens. Among other measures, an additional 'points test' would be added to the naturalisation process, making it a more selective system and enabling the government to have greater control over the numbers of people able to become British citizens. Migrants Rights Network is currently campaigning against these changes which "would not only be deeply unfair to migrants in the UK but damaging to local communities and race relations". For a critique of the 'points test' for citizenship, see MRN News, August 2009, Article 1: click here. There is a Government consultation underway and open to all responses received before the deadline of 26th October. To find details of the consultation and how to take part in it click here. If you’d like to contact MRS about the consultation, or to discuss these measures, please e-mail Ruth Grove-White, MRN’s Policy Officer – r.grovewhite@ migrantsrights.org.uk.



	Resources - Official competition for a logo for the European Year of Volunteering?
	The European Commission has entrusted civil society organisations to run a competition to choose the official logo and slogan for the upcoming European Year of Volunteering 2011. An Alliance of 21 European networks active in volunteering welcomes this opportunity to mobilize citizens and to shape the visual identity of the Year 2011 and will run the competition. The Alliance launched on 6th August the “Let’s Slogo!” competition on www.eyv2011.eu to call for proposals for logos and slogans. This website is available in 22 EU languages.



	Funding - Capacity builders invitations to tender
	Capacitybuilders is committed to being a learning agency and supporting the generation and sharing of knowledge within the third sector. To support this, over the coming months they will be inviting proposals for the evaluation of several of our grant programmes and one or more research programmes. Invitations to tender for the evaluation of the following programmes open now: - Rural Community Action Network (RCAN) Investment Programme - Volunteer Management Programme - Social Enterprise Programme - Campaigning Research Programme - Real Help for Communities : Modernisation Fund Research invitations to tender open now - Sustainable models for support services. For further information and appliacation forms click here.



	Funding - First Light: Script Award Scheme
	Deadline for applications: 20 October 2009 First Light enables young people to realise their potential through digital film and media projects. It is currently open to applications for its Script Award Scheme, to support partnerships between script professionals and young people to inspire and aid the development of short film scripts. Funding of up to £3,000 is available for: - projects where young people aged 5 to 19 take creative control of the idea development process; - projects that create scripts in any genre; - projects that result in film scripts of up to 10 minutes in length; - projects based in the UK, primarily involving young people who live in this country. Ten per cent match funding is required. First Light Movies are particularly encouraging applications from East of England, East Midlands, North East, Northern Ireland, North West, Scotland, Wales, West Midlands and Yorkshire and the Humber. For more information go to www.firstlightonline.co.uk/funding/youth-film-fund.



	Funding - European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion 2010
	The EU Commission has designated 2010 as the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion. This reaffirms and strengthens the commitment for the EU, set out in the Lisbon Strategy, to make "a decisive impact on the eradication of poverty". As part of the UK national programme, the DWP is inviting proposals to cover the main activities of 2010. These fall into three areas: Regional Activities; Thematic Programmes ; Technical Assistance. For further information click here. The deadline for submission is 5pm on 15 October 2009.



	Funding - Comic Relief
	Comic Relief has a number of funding programmes for the voluntary and community sector throughout the UK including. For projects based in the UK, they are currently running the following programmes: •Mental Health •Domestic and Sexual Abuse •Refugee and Asylum Seeking Women •Sport for Change •Young People aged 11-25 (Sexually Exploited and Trafficked Young People; Young People and Alcohol; Young People with Mental Health Problems •Local Communities The dealine for the next funding cyce is: 2 - 13 November 2009. For further information visit: http://www.comicrelief.com/apply_for_a_grant/uk



	Funding - Hackney Vacant Shops Fund
	An innovative pilot programme to bring empty shops back into use has been given a boost with £50,000 funding from central government. Hackeny Council’s work to support local businesses by attracting more visitors to our high streets has already seen hundreds of extra people visiting Hackney Central this summer. They’ve been drawn in by a successful series of film screenings, talks and shows being put on at the Savoy Café on Graham Road, E8, which has been empty since the early 1990s. The Council is now working in partnership with local businesses and other stakeholders to explore a range of opportunities to bring other empty properties back into use. If you wish to express an interest in working with us on this programme please email craig.morrison@hackney.gov.uk and put 'Hackney Empty Shops Fund' in the subject bar. Please also include the following: 1.Name; 2.Address; 3.Email / Telephone contact details; 4.Type of project (either: Art space, Community project, Health project or Other). Following your enquiry we hope to contact you by Friday 18 September detailing the application process.
	Source: HSCF Newsletter


	Jobs - Big Lottery Fund - Team Administrator – London Region
	£18,152- £23,704 (pro rata: 26 hours a week) ; Ref: BIG 09/059 Closing date: 14 September 2009 ; Interview date: 28 September 2009 Do you want to help us make a real difference to people’s lives through Lottery funding? Working as part of the small London regional team at the Big Lottery Fund, you will be responsible for managing our administrative processes, including database management, event planning and basic financial processing. You’ll be the first point of contact for our customers and stakeholders, and will manage team diaries and meetings. You’ll need experience of Microsoft Office technology, including Excel and Word, and experience of administration in a busy office environment. Your customer care and communication skills will be excellent, and you’ll be used to be working in a team and building good relationships with colleagues. For further information and to apply online, click here.



	Jobs - Citizens Advice Social Policy Officer (with special interest in disability benefits)
	Closing Date: 16th September 2009 10:00 a.m. Salary: Up to £21,292 + £3,434 London allowance pro rata (FTE £35,486 with pay award pending). Hours: 21.75 per week; Location: London, Head Office, N1; Part time Fixed term for Maternity Cover The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing information and advice, and by influencing policymakers. At national Citizens Advice we work in close partnership with bureaux to ensure an effective and high quality service for all. Do you want to make a difference? Are you passionate about justice for disabled people? Join the Citizens Advice Social Policy Team, and you will have the opportunity to influence both policy makers and service providers. Using evidence-based arguments, you will represent the voice of clients who come to Citizens Advice for help with disability benefits and associated issues. You will have a sound knowledge of disability benefits and associated problems, as well as an understanding of the policy-making process in government. For further information click here.



	Jobs - Farsophone - Older Adults Project Coordinator (part-time)
	Deadline for applications: 30 September 2009 Salary: £17,500 – £25,000 pro-rate; 1.5 - 2 days per week (depending on funding) ; Fixed term contract for two years – possible extension subject to funding. Farsophone Association has been organising a social gathering of older people since 2006. With the help of funding from the City Bridge Trust we intend to expand and develop this highly successful project. We are looking for a project coordinator to ensure the smooth running and development of this exciting project. You will have excellent organisational skills, be a good communicator, and have a passion for working with people. You will be fluent in English and Persian. To receive further information and an application pack, please write to chair@farsophone.org.uk . Please ensure that your completed application is received at Farsophone offices by 1:00 PM on 30 September 2009. Short listed candidates will be interviewed on 13 October 2009. Farsophone Association in Britain is a registered charity and community organisation. Its vision is that Iranians, and others speaking any of the languages of Iran or its neighbours, be able to achieve their positive potential, and to play active and positive roles as individuals and as a community in life in the UK. Its mission is to mobilise and empower the community to achieve the above vision in harmony with other minority and mainstream communities and organisations.



	Jobs - IAUHP - Iranian Artist Project Coordinator
	Closing date for the receipt of Applications: 5.00pm On Friday 18 September 2009 Interview date for the short listed candidates: Thursday 24th September 2009 £19,440 (including inner London weighting); 4 days (28 Hours) per week; One year contract. Iranian Artists UK Heritage Project (IAUHP) will collect stories from the Iranian artists who have lived and worked in the UK and will help to promote good role models, create a new sense of pride for the community and bring the artists together. The project coordinator will be responsible for managing the volunteers, organising the workshops/events and the accomplishment of the interview of the artists and a DVD and brochure production. The post holder will communicate and liaise with artists, museums, libraries, service providers, suppliers and other agencies. The project coordinator will have experience of managing projects and possess a degree or equivalent in a subject relating to the arts, heritage or project management. A strong interest in heritage will be desirable for the post holder. The project coordinator will have a good knowledge of the Iranian arts and cultural activities in the UK and excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Farsi. S/he should have the ability to develop and maintain partnership working. The post holder will be based in the London Borough of Ealing. The IAUHP Coordinator will report to Iranian Association’s Education Centre Manager and the Advisory Committee of the Project. For a job description and application form, please send a self-addressed and stamped envelop to the address below. Alternatively, you are welcome to collect the application pack from IA’s Office: Iranian Artists UK Heritage Project ; Iranian Association, Palingswick House, 241 King Street, W6 9LP



	Jobs - Big Lottery Fund - England Committee member
	Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Friday 25 September 2009 at 5pm The Big Lottery Fund wishes to appoint a skilled and highly committed individual to its England Committee. The England Country Committee is responsible for: - Determining policy and the external profile of the Big Lottery Fund in England within the framework set by the UK Board - Deciding on the funding programmes to be run in England - Deciding on funding applications for England grant programmes - Monitoring spend on programmes, reporting on the outcomes of funding, so ensuring the Big Lottery Fund's strategy is achieved. The time commitment is expected to be, on average, two or three days a month to include, for example, attending England Committee meetings, visits and some meetings with organisations/individuals with an interest in the work of the Big Lottery Fund. It must be emphasised that this is an estimate and liable to variation. The Board wants to have a diverse balance of people on the England Committee with specific skills, knowledge and experience. The Big Lottery Fund promotes an equal opportunities policy. Applications are particularly welcome from young people, women, black and ethnic minority groups and disabled people. The Board also seeks to appoint people to the Committee from across the England regions. In this recruitment, applicants from the following regions: West Midlands, East Midlands, the East of England or the North East, are particularly encouraged to apply. For more information about this role and to download an application form click here.



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