RAISE e-Bulletin 5th June 2009
HEADLINES
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RAISE
The VCS And Business Link Event – 14th July
NCVO Third Sector Foresight Training
EQUALITIES
Building A Fairer Hampshire - 24th June
Housing For Disabled People
FUNDING
Applications Now Open For The Governments Modernisation Fund
BBC Children In Need Launches Brand New Grants Programme
After School Activities Accessible To All
LEARNING AND SKILLS
Public Policy Exchange – Community Cohesion 16th July
Supporting The Community To Respond To The Economic Climate – 24th June
POLICY AND CONSULTATION
Empowering Communities Review Of Evidence
The Learning And Skills Council Transition Document
Community Development On Shadow Ministers Agenda
National Minimum Wage Changes
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
UnLtd Advantage Launch
Procurement Opportunity For Primary Care Trusts
Be Cause Awards
SUSTAINABILITY
Investing In Sustainable Futures Strategic Plan
DEFRA Announce Strategic Partners
Sustainable Development Action Plan – Progress Report
VOLUNTEERING
Community Allowance Moves Closer
4 Areas Developing A Thriving Voluntary/Community Sector
SECTOR JOBS
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RAISE
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The VCS And Business Link Event – 14th July
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The purpose of this event is to enable Voluntary/Community Organisations (VCOs) and Social Enterprises to become more aware of the free advice and support services provided by Business Link South East. The event will take place on the 14th July in the Holiday Inn, Guildford.
Delegates will have the opportunity to explore further assistance for any VCOs considering or planning to embark upon additional revenue generating activites. This event will also provide a unique opportunity for delegates to explain to Business Link advisers that Voluntary/Community Sector needs differ from ‘traditional’ business.
To attend this event please fill out the booking form by clicking here
For more information on the event please contact John Slater on 01483 885264 or email john@raise-networks.org.uk
NCVO Third Sector Foresight Training
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In partnership with NCVO Third Sector Foresight Partnership team RAISE will be holding two breakfast workshops for leaders of infrastructure organisations within the South East. The training titled 'making sense of your environment' will take place in the morning on the 7th July and 4th August from 9:00am till 10.30am in Guildford.
To book a place on this training please click here
In addition RAISE will also be holding training for development workers or information officers. The course will focus on 'understanding the external environment supporting the frontline' and will span a full day on Monday 20th July in Guildford.
To book a place on this training please click here
For more information on these events please contact Abby Lee on 01483 885271 or email abigail@raise-networks.org.uk
EQUALITIES
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Building A Fairer Hampshire - 24th June
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This event will take place on the 24th June in Winchester Discovery Centre, Hampshire. Community Action Hampshire will join forces with delegates to help form a powerful voice for marginalised and excluded people to influence the work of all agencies. The forum aims to bring about a fairer and more inclusive society in Hampshire by supporting the representation of all equality strands at a county level.
For a copy of the booking form or for further information please call Frances Candler on 01962 857357 or e-mail frances.candler@action.hants.org.uk for further information.
Housing For Disabled People
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An overview of information about housing for disabled children and their families has been published..
To view the overview please click here
FUNDING
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Applications Now Open For The Governments Modernisation Fund
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From 1st June to 17th July, Voluntary/Community Organisations with an annual turnover of between £150,000 and £750,000 are invited to apply online for a £1,000 bursary from the Government’s Modernisation Fund Grants Programme which is being delivered by Capacitybuilders.
For the full article and more information please click here
BBC Children In Need Launches Brand New Grants Programme
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BBC Children in Need have announced that they will be launching a brand new £3 million grants programme ‘Fun and Friendship’, to address the lack of opportunity for independent socialising for disabled young people aged 12 – 18, growing up in the UK. The closing date for applications will be the 31st July.
For further information please click here
After School Activities Accessible To All
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A new independent education charity set up by Partnerships for Schools aims to give young people access to opportunities and experiences which support them to fulfil their potential. was launched at the London Eye on Tuesday 19 May. Designed to complement the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme, the Transformation Trust - which has already raised in excess of £1 million ahead of the launch – will enable every young person to have access to a range of opportunities that currently may only be available to some.
For more information please click here
LEARNING AND SKILLS
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Public Policy Exchange – Community Cohesion 16th July
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The conference will explore the new challenges that local authorities and their partners face in reconnecting the ties that bind local communities together, transforming local leadership and providing fair and consistent access to public services for all members of their community. Delegates will have the opportunity to debate, share best practice and network with colleagues from across the community cohesion, local authority and government landscape. The conference will take place in Westminster.
For more information on this event please click here
Supporting The Community To Respond To The Economic Climate – 24th June
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This event will support the Voluntary/Community Sector in building their knowledge, skills and confidence to respond to the current economic downturn. The event will take place in the Parish Hall, Benson Oxfordshire. This is a free event, with lunch provided. The event will seek to bring together those who support the community sector from: Local Authorities, other public sector and Voluntary/Community Organisations involved in community development activity.
For more information and a booking form for this event please contact Dave on 07803 897135 or register your interest by emailing cdn.mkob@googlemail.com
POLICY AND CONSULTATION
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Empowering Communities Review Of Evidence
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Empowering Communities to influence local decision making, a systematic review of the evidence. This study reviews the domestic and international evidence around community empowerment. The study aims to make sense of evidence in order to identify what empowers communities.
To view the study please click here
The Learning And Skills Council Transition Document
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The Learning and Skills Council is to be abolished in 2010 and replace by two new agencies: the Skills Funding Agency (SFA), which will deliver learning and skills provision for adults; and the Young People Learning Agency (YPLA). Whish will focus on the provision for 16 – 19 year olds. The document 'Transition to the Skills Funding Agency and Young People's Learning Agencye: identifying key issues for the Third Sector' - outlines these changes.
To view the document please click here
Community Development On Shadow Ministers Agenda
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Nick Hurd MP, shadow minister for charities, social enterprise and volunteering, yesterday admitted he did not know about community development but that learning more out about it was very “timely”.
For the full article please click here
National Minimum Wage Changes
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Government announces increase to £5.80 per hour, plus new rulings on tips, gratuities and under 21s.
For the full article please click here
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
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UnLtd Advantage Launch
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UnLtd, the charity which supports social entrepreneurs has announced the launch of UnLtd Advantage. UnLtd Advantage is the premier investment readiness programme in the Social Enterprise Sector, preparing social enterprises for introduction to the appropriate investment provider. UnLtd Advantage aims to bring potential social enterprises to investment readiness.
For more information please click here
Procurement Opportunity for Primary Care Trusts
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Provision of support to Primary Care Trusts (PCT) assisting iSocial Enterprises that are setting up under the ‘Right to Request.’
For more information please click here
Be Cause Awards
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The “Be Cause Awards” is a new scheme to inspire people to make a difference in their community. Using the Be Cause toolkit, applicants can put together a robust plan for a social action or social enterprise project and then enter it for a monthly 'Be Cause Award'.
For more information please click here
SUSTAINABILITY
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Investing in Sustainable Futures Strategic Plan
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The British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) has launched its new Strategic Plan, "Investing in Sustainable Futures". BTCV aims to invest in a better environment, environmentally active citizens, improved health and well being, and employment and skills for the future.
For a copy of ‘Investing in Sustainable Futures’ please click here
DEFRA Announce Strategic Partners
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The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) have announced the 16 Voluntary/Community Sector strategic partners who will work with the Department to develop policy on climate change, the environment and sustainable development.
For the full article please click here
Sustainable Development Action Plan – Progress Report
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This document is a report on the department’s progress in implementing its sustainable development strategy and action plan for 2007-08.
To view the progress report please click here
VOLUNTEERING
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Community Allowance Moves Closer
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Proposals to introduce a ‘community allowance’ that would enable those on benefits to work in their neighbourhoods has moved closer to being piloted.
For the full article please click here
To learn more about the community allowance please click here
4 Areas Developing A Thriving Voluntary/Community Sector
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These case studies show how the Voluntary/Community Sector and local statutory bodies have worked together to address challenges and make the most of opportunities in their localities.
To view the case studies please click here
SECTOR JOBS
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Website Coordinator – KentCAN
Working 3 days per week - £23,500 (pro rata) for a fixed term until May 2011.
The job role will be based initially in Sittingbourne, with a high level of travel. Kent Community Alliance Networks KentCAN is looking for someone to visit Voluntary/Community Organisations across Kent to support the development of the organisations websites. Candidates must have broad level of website and IT experience. The application deadline is the 22nd of June 2009.
For an application pack, please email communications@kentcan.org or you may download a pack online by visiting the KentCAN website www.kentcan.org
For an informal chat about the role please call Keith Morris, Chief Executive on 01795 424333.
Communications Coordinator - KentCAN
Working 2 days per week - £22,000 (pro rata) for a fixed term until May 2011. Based initially in Sittingbourne.
The Communications Co-ordinator will work with the KentCAN website coordinator and the website development company to support the growth and development of the website. You will research and write content for the website which will be relevant to the VCS in Kent. You will need to have as a minimum, knowledge of web development and data base management. You will help develop KentCAN’s presence and profile in a variety of media platforms. The application deadline is the 22nd of June 2009.
For an application pack, please email communications@kentcan.org or you may download a pack online by visiting the KentCAN website www.kentcan.org
For an informal chat about the role please call Keith Morris, Chief Executive on 01795 424333.
BME Development Manager – Surrey Community Action
The job role will involve 35 hours/week full time or job share. The salary will be £27,594 plus 5% pension and the role will be based in Guildford.
Are you passionate about developing a strong Black and Minority and Ethnic (BME) within the Voluntary/Community Sector? Surrey Community Action is seeking a candidate with excellent development skills to work with BME organisations and infrastructure organisations in Surrey. This role would suit an individual with experience of working with BME groups, delivering organisational support and managing a small team. The closing date for applications is the 8th June, with interviews being held on the 15th and 16th June. The post will start in mid- July.
For an application pack phone Anne Barry on 01483 459292 ext 216 or email anneb@surreyca.org.uk. For an informal discussion phone Pari Dhillon on 01483 459292 ext 241.
Forum and Information Coordinator – Surrey Community Action
The job role will involve 35 hours/week full time or job share. The salary will be £18,769 plus 5% pension and the role will be based in Guildford.
Do you have the skills to coordinate successful events and share information with a varied audience? Surrey Community Action is seeking a candidate with excellent coordination and administration skills to support Surrey’s first BME Forum. This role would suit an individual with experience of managing events, and writing newsletters and web content. The closing date for applications is the 8th June, with interviews being held on the 15th and 16th June. The post will start in mid- July.
For an application pack phone Anne Barry on 01483 459292 ext 216 or email anneb@surreyca.org.uk. For an informal discussion phone Pari Dhillon on 01483 459292 ext 241.
Treasurer – Community First East Hampshire
Community First East Hampshire needs a new Treasurer to join the voluntary Board of Trustees providing financial and strategic direction to this charity based in Petersfield. The role requires someone with financial experience and the ability to think strategically. The Treasurer will be supported in this voluntary role, by the Finance Officer and a paid member of staff, who manages the day to day finances within the office.
For more information about this role please contact Terry Bishop on 01730 710017 or visit www.communityfirst-easthampshire.org.uk
Becky Ashley
Communications Manager
RAISE
Bridge House
1 Walnut Tree Close
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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 is currently working on Hidden Asset an economic and social profile of the Voluntary/Community Sector in the South East.
It is crucial that Voluntary/Community Organisations in the South East fill out this questionnaire so that we can demonstrate their true value as an economic asset to the South East.
We understand the busy nature of our membership and thank you in advance for taking the time to contribute, the quality of the document relies upon the volume of feedback we receive.
To take part in the questionnaire please click here
For further information on the questionnaire please click here
RAISE exists to champion the Third Sector’s unique contribution to making South East England socially, economically and environmentally sustainable.
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