RAISE e-Bulletin 20th March 2009
HEADLINES
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RAISE
Economic Downturn Survey Next Round
Skills – Third Sector Event 27th April Guildford
EQUALITIES
Organisations Run By People With Disabilities Receive £1.1m
South East Region Reducing Reoffending Plan Draft Consultation
The Single Equality Framework 28th April
REACH Event 31st March
FUNDING
£1.6 Million For Women’s Crisis Charities
Fundraising Standards Board Forum
Comic Relief 2009
Successful Community Leadership Fund Applications
Adventure Playground Funding
£2 Million For New Young Mayors
First Light Movies
Alcohol Education And Research Council
Third Sector Economic Resilience Funding
LEARNING AND SKILLS
Surrey Voluntary And Community Conference
Neighbourhood Training And Resource Centre Empowerment Event
POLICY AND CONSULTATION
Migrant Impact Fund
Empowering Community Leaders
Transforming Adult Social Care
NAVCA Responds To Mutual Action Common Purpose
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering Awards Epsom And Ewell
Charities Need To Collaborate
Charity Direct Mail Declines
SECTOR JOBS
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RAISE
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Economic Downturn Survey Next Round
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It is vital that those who have already taken part in our economic downturn survey also complete this survey to enable us to accurately measure the progress of recession on the Sector. The data captured from this survey will be used to make key decisions aware of the impact of the recession on our Sector and consequently that the Sector’s income must not only be safeguarded but increased in order to meet rising demand for our services. This next round of analysis finished on the 31st March.
To take part in the survey click here: http://digbig.com/4ymaq
If you have any queries regarding the survey please email becky@raise-networks.org.uk
Skills – Third Sector Event 27th April Guildford
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This event will be held on the 27th April in Mandolay Hotel, Guildford. This free event is in response to the creation of a new skills body, known as ‘skills – Third Sector.’ The event will help you to better understand the impact and the benefits of this new body, whilst also introducing you to the Third Sector National Learning Alliance (TSNLA), the voice responsible for Third Sector learning providers.
To book a place on this event please click here: http://digbig.com/4ymat
For more information on this event contact abigail@raise-networks.org.uk or call 01483 885271
EQUALITIES
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Organisations Run By People With Disabilities Receive £1.1m
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Phil Hope has announced more than £1million will be available to help disabled groups run their own organisations. Speaking at the User-Led Organisation Action and Learning Site Network conference in London, Phil Hope said: "Organisations run by people with disabilities for people with disabilities play a vital role in delivering high-quality, personalised services. These organisations can really help people to lead full and independent lives.’
For the full article click here: http://digbig.com/4ymcx
South East Region Reducing Reoffending Plan Draft Consultation
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A draft consultation is being undertaken by South East National Offender Management Service (NOMS). This consultation titled Regional Reducing Reoffending Plan (RRRP) will represent a framework underpinning and supporting the work of the National Offender Management Service (NOMS) Agency with key partners in order to reduce re-offending and tackle social exclusion in the South East. It is one of three component parts and is published in conjunction with an Equality Impact Assessment and the Regional Needs Analysis (2008).
For more information on this publication please visit: http://digbig.com/4ymej
The Single Equality Framework Event 28th April
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The event titled Human Resources, Organisational Development and the Single Equality Framework will take place in the Academy Conference Centre, London. This Public Policy Symposium, hosted by the Centre for Parliamentary Studies, offers an opportunity for stakeholders and local practitioners to understand and assess the key facets of the proposed Equality Bill, considering its impact on HR and organisational activities.
For more information on this event click here: http://digbig.com/4ymbf
REACH Event 31st March London
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This REACH event is titled ‘raising the aspirations and attainment of Black boys and young Black men.’ The event is in the form of an engagement workshop encouraging your views on the development of guidance for consortia building for Voluntary/Community Organisations working to raise the aspirations and attainment of Black boys and young Black men.
To visit the REACH website and find out more about this event click here: http://digbig.com/4ymeh
To book a place on this event or for further information email anne.utulu@communities.gsi.gov.uk or call 0207 944 0546
FUNDING
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£1.6 Million For Women’s Crisis Charities
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Extra funding of £1.6 million has been announced for voluntary organisations working with the victims of sexual abuse and rape, as the organisations were in danger of closing. This is a cross-departmental intiative of the Govrnment Equalities Office, the Department of Health and the Home Office.
For the full article click here: http://digbig.com/4ymdy
Fundraising Standards Board Forum
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The Fundraising Standards Board (FRSB) is holding a forum this month with leading small, medium and large fundraisers to represent the Charity profession.
For more information on the FRSB: http://digbig.com/4ymew
Comic Relief 2009
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The current comic relief total stands at £59,187,065 with the UK grant scheme the largest fund, to learn more about Comic Relief and applying for a UK grant click the link below.
http://digbig.com/4ymcq
Successful Community Leadership Fund Applications
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This document gives details on successful applications for funding from the Community Leadership Fund, which aims to complement local work to tackle violent extremism being taken forward by local authorities and their partners.
To view the summary click here: http://digbig.com/4ykwt
Adventure Playground Funding
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The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) has contracted Play England to manage a funding programme for refurbishment of adventure playgrounds run by the Voluntary/Community Sector in the South East. The programme will offer £1.5 million funding and the deadline for submitting applications is 5pm on the 13th April 2009.
For more information click here: http://digbig.com/4yksx
£2 Million For New Young Mayors
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£2 million is available in grants to encourage at least 20 new young mayors representing youngsters aged between 11 and 18 years old. The new young mayors will be able to influence decisions made by their local council. A budget will also be provided to spend on initiatives which will benefit young people in their area. Details on how councils can apply and more information about the fund will be announced soon.
For the full article click here: http://digbig.com/4yktc
First Light Movies
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First Light Movies funds young people, throughout the UK, to make films reflecting the diversity of their lives. Organisations with experience in filmmaking with young people can apply for up to £30,000 to fund the production of between two and four short films. Applications need to be submitted by 5.30 pm on the 5th May 2009.
For more information click here: http://digbig.com/4ymck
Alcohol Education and Research Council
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Organisations such as community groups and charities are able to apply to the Alcohol Education and Research Council under its Small Grants Programme. Funding of up to £5,000 is available for projects that increase the capacity of individuals and organisations to deal with alcohol issues. The Alcohol Education and Research Council is very flexible in what is eligible for support and is looking for projects that are innovative and that make a difference. Applications can be made at any time.
For more information click here: http://digbig.com/4yktg
Third Sector Economic Resilience Funding
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As part of the Modernisation Fund component of the Government’s £42.5million action plan for the Third Sector, Futurebuilders England, in partnership with Capacitybuilders, will be delivering a new £16.5million programme of grants and loans to help Third Sector organisations become stronger and more resilient to the impact of the economic downturn.
For more information on the Futurebuilders modernisations fund click here: http://digbig.com/4yktj
For more information on the Capacitybuilders modernisation fund click here: http://digbig.com/4yktk
LEARNING AND SKILLS
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Surrey Voluntary And Community Conference 25th June
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The Surrey Community Action conference will be held on the 25th June at Royal Holloway College, Egham. The event will feature 12 breakout seminars, one to one clinics with specialist advisors and a funding fair. Discounts are available for early bookings.
For more information or to book a place contact Anne Barry on 01483 459292 extension 216 or email anneb@surreyca.org.uk
Neighbourhood Training And Resource Centre Empowerment Event
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Neighbourhood Training and Resource Centre (NTRC) is holding an introduction to the mechanics of empowerment on the 31st March 2009 at Portsmouth Football Club. This free event will showcase empowerment activity and provides an ideal opportunity to hear from those who are heavily involved in delivering empowerment initiatives, sharing both their experience and knowledge with delegates.
For more information click here http://digbig.com/4ykyr or contact 02392 752002 with any event queries.
POLICY AND CONSULTATION
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Migrant Impact Fund
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Colin Byrne Regional Director Government Office South East has confirmed that the South East have been allocated £3.269 million from the Governments Migrants Impact Fund. Funding is targeted at managing pressures on local public services relating to legal migration. All local service providers, regional and sub-regional bodies and Voluntary/Community Sector organisations are eligible to benefit from the Fund. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday May 1st. The fund is designed to help support communities in managing local pressures from migration.
Applications can be sent by post to Tony O’Donnell, Government Office for the South East, Zone B Ground Floor, Bridge House, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, Surrey GU1 4GA or emailed to tony.odonnell@gose.gov.uk
If you have any queries regarding the fund email tony.odonnell@gose.gov.uk or clare.marett@gose.gov.uk
To read the government news release, explaining this funding click here: http://digbig.com/4ymeg
Empowering Community Leaders
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Cohesion Minister Sadiq Khan has announced the names and details of 32 projects across the country which will share in money from the Preventing Violent Extremism Community Leadership Fund (CLF). The £5.1m Community Leadership Fund aims to support Muslim communities to tackle violent extremism. The successful projects will help build community resilience by developing the leadership skills of women, young people and faith leaders, and encouraging active, positive involvement in public life, promoting moderate messages and shared values.
For more information click here: http://digbig.com/4ymbk
Transforming Adult Social Care
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A Local Authority circular has been produced containing information on how to support councils and their partners as a result of the ongoing transformation of adult social care as set out in Putting People First (2007).
For more information click here: http://digbig.com/4ymbg
NAVCA Responds To Mutual Action Common Purpose
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National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA) have responded to David Blunkett’s report ‘Mutual Action, Common Purpose: Empowering the Third Sector’. NAVCA states that the priority must be to ensure that local government and other key local public bodies understand and deliver government policy,
For the full response click here: http://digbig.com/4ymcg
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering Awards Epsom And Ewell
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Epsom and Ewell Borough Council is inviting nominations for the Voluntary Service Awards 2009. The closing date for nominations is the 27th March 2009. For more information on the awards call 01372 732000 or email contactus@epsom-ewell.gov.uk
Charities Need To Collaborate
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Only 3 per cent of charities have considered collaborating with another charity or merging, according to the Charity Commission's latest survey on the impact of the recession on charities.
For the full article click here: http://digbig.com/4ykwx
Charity Direct Mail Declines
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The number of direct mail items sent by charities fell last year for the first time since Royal Mail began collecting statistics on the Sector. According to statistics the number of direct maillings has dropped by 0.7% last year to 409 million. David Burrows, head of fundraising at marketing firm TDA, said current levels of direct mail were not sustainable. "It is getting less cost-effective to do big donor recruitment campaigns," he said. "There comes a point when charities have to change their strategies if they aren't seeing a return on investment."
For the full article click here: http://digbig.com/4ykwy
SECTOR JOBS
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Opportunity At RAISE: Senior Policy Officer
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Want to play a part in really changing the South East?
RAISE exists to champion the Third Sector’s unique contribution to making South East England socially, economically and environmentally sustainable. The Senior Policy Officer post (fixed term until 31 March 2011) is funded by Capacitybuilders to develop a strong and independent ‘voice’ of the Third Sector. This will involve ensuring the Sector is well supported on key regional strategic and policy structures, building partnerships with those working in and with marginalised communities and sectors, ensuring the Sector is embedded in the new regional arrangements, building relationships with and lobbying key sub-regional, regional and national stakeholders, researching and developing a tool to enable RAISE to begin to measure the social and economic impact of the Sector in the South East.
To succeed applicants will need to demonstrate a knowledge of working in policy development in social or economic policy areas, the ability to influence on a wide range of issues, knowledge of relevant policies affecting the Third Sector, proven project management skills and ideally to have worked as a Policy Officer within the Sector.
RAISE welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is committed to being an equal opportunities employer that embraces diversity. The closing date for applications is 10am Monday 23rd March with interviews being held on Tuesday 31st March.
For more information about RAISE see www.raise-networks.org.uk
To request an application pack contact Janet Thompson on 01483 885270 or by
e-mail: janet@raise-networks.org.uk. Please quote reference: SPO09/E
Community First New Forest Support Officer
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This post offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in modernising the support provided to the Voluntary/Community Sector across Hampshire Infrastructure Modernisation Programme. The role is 30 hours per week with a fixed term until 31st March 2011, with a pro rata salary of £16,990 - £18,936.
You will need to have an awareness and understanding of the Voluntary/Community Sector administrative support experience and excellent interpersonal skills.
The job will involve supporting the co-ordination and delivery of the aims of the IMP. You will provide administrative support to the programme areas and the IMP Board. You will also support the development of marketing and communications.
For an application pack, please write to Jacqui Pitcher, Community First New Forest, Public Offices, 65 Christchurch Road, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 1DH or telephone 01425 482773 or email admin@cfnf.org.uk
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Becky Ashley
Communications Manager
RAISE
Bridge House
1 Walnut Tree Close
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 4UA
Phone 01483 885268
Fax 01483 301269
www.raise-networks.org.uk
RAISE is a registered Charity No 1080583 and a company limited by guarantee registered in England No 3932854.
Due to the current economic climate RAISE is continuing to produce an economic downturn survey to monitor the impact on RAISE members. This data be will used to influence key decision makers, enabling them to understand the effects of the recession and how the income of the Sector must not only be safeguarded but increased to meet the rising demand.
It is particularly important for those who have already completed the survey to do so again in order to monitor the progression of the recession. The deadline for this round of analysis is 31st March.
To take part simply click on this link http://digbig.com/4ymaq or visit the RAISE website at www.raise-networks.org.uk
RAISE exists to champion the Third Sector’s unique contribution to making South East England socially, economically and environmentally sustainable.
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