RAISE e-Bulletin 3rd April 2009
HEADLINES
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RAISE
Skills – Third Sector Event 27th April Guildford
Big Lottery Fund BASIS Bid Win
Call For Evidence: SEEDA And The Regional Economic Strategy
EQUALITIES
Equalities It – A Manifesto For Disability Equality
Are Women More Affected By The Recession?
Mental Capacity Act Resources
FUNDING
Rachel Lomax New Chair Of Funding Commission
Media Skills Funding For Disadvantaged Young People
New Futurebuilders Cash Flow Fund
Big Lottery Funding For War Veterans
Screen Souths Exhibition And Community Learning Fund
The Joanies Trust
The Eagle Radio Trust
LEARNING AND SKILLS
Lowering Language Barriers 11th May
Real Help For Communities – Regional Roadshows
Foresight Exchange For The Future Event 19th May
POLICY AND CONSULTATION
Regional Comparison Figures
Government Amending Rules On Charitable Incorporated Organisations
New Community Payback Scheme
What is G20?
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
Futurebuilders Looking For Partners
Social Enterprise Advisers Event
Social Enterprise Training
VOLUNTEERING
The People’s Millions
Research Launched Into Young People Volunteering And Health
SECTOR JOBS
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RAISE
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Skills – Third Sector Event 27th April Guildford
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Places are still available for our event which will be held on the 27th April at Mandolay Hotel, in 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/4ymnw
For more information on this event contact abigail@raise-networks.org.uk or call 01483 885271
Big Lottery Fund BASIS bid Win
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We are pleased to announce that we have been successful in gaining Big Lottery funding. The funding will allow us to enhance our engagement with you our members. We will use the funding to sustain and develop our communication strategy through publications, events and a complete redevelopment of our website.
As part of our development we would love to hear from you! If you have any case studies where you feel RAISE has helped you to achieve your goals or any ideas for our new website please email them to becky@raise-networks.org.uk
Call For Evidence: SEEDA And The Regional Economic Strategy
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In recognition of the need to improve Parliamentary scrutiny of the regions, the Governance of Britain Green Paper (July 2007) proposed that the Government's regional policy be subject to increased Parliamentary scrutiny. The method of doing so will be via Regional Committees whose remit is to scrutinise the work of regional strategies and other regionally constituted bodies. The component within the Regional Economic Strategy of particular relevance to the Voluntary/Community Sector (VCS) is target 14, enabling more people to benefit from sustainability and reduce polarity across the region. RAISE is looking for membership comments as evidence to respond to this inquiry. Comments need to be received by the 13th April.
To view the comments we need you to respond to click here: http://digbig.com/4ynwg
EQUALITIES
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Equalities It – A Manifesto For Disability Equality
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The international committee of UK Disabled People’s Council has written this manifesto in the light of the signing of the UN Convention on the Human Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The convention is a major step forward for disabled people all over the globe. However the disability movement is has some concerns regarding development co-operation from the government, international donors and the international non-governmental organisations.
For more information click here: http://digbig.com/4ynpn
Are Women More Affected By The Recession?
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The report documents how women have entered this recession on an unequal economic footing, making them vulnerable to the downturn. The report sets out a five-point plan for economic recovery that would protect women's rights.
To view the report click here: http://digbig.com/4ynpp
Mental Capacity Act Resources
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New resources are being made available for 2009-10 in relation to the Mental Capacity Act 2005. This includes the deprivation of liberty safeguards which comes into effect on 1 April 2009. For further information regarding these changes click on the link below.
http://digbig.com/4ynpq
FUNDING
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Rachel Lomax New Chair Of Funding Commission
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Click the link below to hear from Rachel Lomax, as the new chair of the Funding Commission she hopes to transform the funding landscape.
http://digbig.com/4ynsa
Media Skills Funding For Disadvantaged Young People
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Mediabox, enables disadvantaged 13-19 year olds to develop and produce creative media projects, using print, television, film, radio or online platforms. Mediabox grants range in size from supporting larger organisations through to grassroots community youth organisations and individuals. The next funding round opened on the 1st April and will close on the 1st May 2009.
For more information click here: http://digbig.com/4ynmt
BT Community Connections Open For Applications
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BT Community Connections is now open for applications with applications closing on the 9th June. The scheme targets community and voluntary groups that could benefit from internet access and ICT but don't have the resources. The packages available are valued at £1,300.
For more information click here: http://digbig.com/4ynmx
New Futurebuilders Cash Flow Fund
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Futurebuilders which is a government-backed fund offering investment and support to Third Sector organisations to develop their capacity for delivering public services, has announced the launch of a new £4 million Cash flow Fund. The aim of the fund is to provide short-term loans (up to two years) to Voluntary/Community Organisations to cover short term cash flow needs or development capital.
For more information click here: http://digbig.com/4ynmy
Big Lottery Funding For War Veterans
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The Big Lottery Fund (BIG) has announced that it will be making further funding available from their small grants programme ( Awards for All) to enable all World War II veterans wishing to attend 65th anniversary events overseas.
For more information click here: http://digbig.com/4ynna
Screen Souths Exhibition And Community Learning Fund
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Screen South has launched the Exhibition and Community Learning Fund. Screen South has a total of £50,000 to award for Exhibition Projects and a total of £20,000 to award for Education Projects. The fund aims to increase viewing and learning opportunities in the form of media literacy and cinema understanding.
For more information click here: http://digbig.com/4ynnb
The Joanies Trust
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Registered charities working with young people aged 11 to 25 are eligible to apply for grants through the Joanies Trust. Each year, the Trust makes approximately 30 grants with an average value of £1,000 to support projects that offer intensive support to young people through preventative work lead and individual development through integration, work opportunities or accreditation. The next deadline for applications is the 30th April 2009.
For more information click here: http://digbig.com/4ynnc
The Eagle Radio Trust
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Commercial radio station Eagle Radio has launched its own charity called the Eagle Radio Trust. The radio station has a long history of caring for its local listeners and has been supporting local events and businesses since it first broadcast in 1996. This charity aims to support, directly fundraise and highlight the work of charities, individuals and non-profit making organisations within their broadcast area of Surrey and Hampshire. A £1000 grant is available from the charity.
To apply, register interest with any supporting documentation by email to eagletrust@station.co.uk
LEARNING AND SKILLS
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Lowering Language Barriers 11th May
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This is a one day training course on how to communicate effectively with speakers of other languages. The course will increase participants’ effectiveness of work, improve their relationships with speakers of other languages and make your service more accessible to diverse communications. The course will cost £130 for Voluntary/Community Organisations. To find out more information and fill out a booking form click the link below.
http://digbig.com/4ynnk
For more information on this event email: katy@chalmersbyrne.co.uk
Real Help For Communities – Regional Roadshows
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Following the publication of the £42.5 million action plan 'Real Help for Communities: Volunteers, Charities and Social Enterprises', the Office of the Third Sector is holding 9 free regional roadshows for small and medium frontline Third Sector Organisations to provide a practical understanding of how to access the support available. Each event will run for a full day starting with registration at 09:30 and finishing at 16:00 with lunch provided. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis and are strictly limited to one person per organisation. A roadshow will be held in Epsom on the 24th June and London on the 7th May.
For the full range of roadshows across the UK click on the link below.
http://digbig.com/4ynnp
Foresight Exchange For The Future Event 19th May
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The event will be held on Tuesday 19th May. The event will provide you with the opportunity to hear Sector leaders' views on key future challenges for the Voluntary/Community Sector and broaden your thinking about what's over the horizon, allowing your organisation to move forward with confidence.
For more information on attending this event and to book a place click below: http://digbig.com/4ynsp
POLICY AND CONSULTATION
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Regional Comparison Figures
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The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have published figures revealing sustainable development levels in the South East.
For more information on these sustainability figures, click here: http://digbig.com/4ynnm
Government Amending Rules On Charitable Incorporated Organisations
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The Government is to amend its plans for the rules on charitable incorporated organisations in time to introduce the new legal form in April next year. The planned changes come after a consultation on the draft regulations for CIOs, created by the Charities Act 2006 as a simpler route to incorporation.
For the full article click here: http://digbig.com/4ynrs
New Community Payback Scheme
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Community payback is a scheme where offenders have to wear bright orange jackets whilst carrying out community work. For more information on this scheme and the opportunity to vote on the priority of projects in pioneer areas click the link below.
http://digbig.com/4ynnn
What is G20?
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The G20 was originally set up as an informal group in 1999, following the financial crisis in Asia. Their aim was to encourage international co-operation between finance ministers and central bankers. With the worldwide economic downturn, the group has re-focused its efforts, starting with a meeting of heads of government which took place in Washington in November 2008. The UK government, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the G20, has called this follow-up meeting to the Washington Summit to deal with the growing economic crisis.
For more information click here: http://digbig.com/4ynpr
Demonstrating The Difference
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Demonstrating the Difference is a new study report from Charities Evaluation Services on how sector infrastructure organisations are getting to grips with assessing their outcomes. Demonstrating the Difference examines the challenges infrastructure organisations face when trying to assess the difference their work makes, and how many of them have sought to overcome these difficulties.
To view the full report click here: http://digbig.com/4ynps
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
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Futurebuilders Looking For Partners
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Charities are being asked to participate in a new consortium to help other civil society organisations overcome ingrained difficulties in winning public contracts. Futurebuilders England is looking for partners to join it in a pilot which, it hopes, will provide efficiencies for charities tendering for lucrative public service contracts.
To read the full article click here: http://digbig.com/4ynry
Social Enterprise Advisers Event
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To ensure that Social Enterprise Advisers are fully up to date with current regional projects and activities, Business Link and the Office of the Third Sector are hosting a dedicated Social Enterprise Adviser Networking Event in London on Thursday 23rd April 2009.
For further information on this event contact JanetteBeetham@aol.com
Social Enterprise Training
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The Office of the Third Sector has funding available for independent social enterprise advisers to obtain appropriate training or accreditation through either SFEDI or PD4SEA (ILM Level 5 Diploma).
Please forward the names of nominees to JanetteBeetham@aol.com
VOLUNTEERING
The People’s Millions
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The People’s Millions is back for the 5th year running with grants of up to £50,000 available for projects across the UK. Grants will be available for Voluntary/Community Organisations, local authorities, schools, statutory health bodies and social enterprises. The People’s Millions supports projects which help to transform communities and the lives of those most in need. £3.5 million of funding will be available.
For more information click here: http://digbig.com/4ynmw
Research Launched Into Young People Volunteering And Health
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Volunteering charity Attend supported by V, the youth volunteering charity, have launched an online survey to find out what 16 to 25 year olds in England feel about volunteering in health settings.
For more information click here: http://digbig.com/4ynnq
SECTOR JOBS
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South East Regional Empowerment Partnership Programme Manager
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This role is contracted until March 2010 with funding for a second year based on satisfactory performance of the partnership, the salary will be £30,000 pro rata and the role will involve 21 hours per week. To apply for this role you will need a background in the voluntary sector or local government, you will need to have the skills to work closely with a diverse partnership, develop relationships with a range of agencies and undertake all project and financial management responsibilities. Applicants should be educated to degree level or equivalent with project management experience.
The closing date for applications is April 8th. Interviews will be held on April 20th in Guildford.
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Opinions expressed in pages signposted in RAISE e-Bulletins are not necessarily those of RAISE.
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.
RAISE exists to champion the Third Sector’s unique contribution to making South East England socially, economically and environmentally sustainable.
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