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Bulletin Contents - 18 January 2010Sports Coach UK: Safeguarding and Protecting Children Course DCC Adult Care Services Open Public Forum Vacancy at Derbyshire Community Foundation Signposting or Support (SoS) Vacancies Providing and Using References Data Protection Law: Pragmatic Approach to Sweeping Penalties Social Marketing Conference: Changing Public Behaviour via Communications Failure of Public Benefit Test May Not Have Tax Costs Sector Gears Up for General Election | ||
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Sports Coach UK: Safeguarding and Protecting Children CourseMon 25 Jan 2010 - 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm How to book: Call Matlock Lido on 01629 582843 (pay over phone) Further information or queries call Rob Wilks on 01629 761381 or email rob.wilks@derbyshiredales.gov.uk |
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First Steps to FundingWed 17 Feb 2010 2 –4pm This 2-hour session aims to provide an introduction to what organisations need to consider when applying for grant funding. This is a short session designed to give third sector organisations, and people that support them an overview of what is required when applying for funding. The session has been designed to provide a start point for those applying or thinking of applying for funding. Cost: £25 - Statutory & Private Sector; £15 - Third Sector (Including Charities, Community and Voluntary Sector, and Social Enterprises). Places can be booked via the REM website: www.regenerationem.co.uk or call the office 0115 979 2333. |
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Applying for Large GrantsWed 24 Mar 2010
1 –4.15pm This workshop will help those developing their skills in applying for funding, and in particular those looking for larger amounts of funding (over £10,000). Attendees will receive an overview of sources of small grants and funding, learn about what large grants funders are looking for, and provide the opportunity to plan and develop a large grant project. Cost: £75 - Private & Statutory Sector Organisation; £40 - Third Sector (Including Charities, Voluntary & Community Sector, and Social Enterprises) Places can be booked via the REM website: www.regenerationem.co.uk or call the office 0115 979 2333. |
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DCC Adult Care Services Open Public Forum28 January 2010 at The Winding Wheel, 13 Holywell Street, Chesterfield. 11am-1pm with lunch to follow. No need to book – just turn up. If you live in the Derbyshire County, this is an invitation to give inspectors your views on social care support for older people and their carers. Help with transport can be provided. If you want more details, please contact: |
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Reach OutFind out how your organisation can engage more effectively with Parliament by attending a free half-day conference organised by Parliamentary Outreach. Taking place on 26 January at Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisations, the workshop is designed for the voluntary sector and delivered by the Parliamentary Outreach team and other experts from the Houses of Parliament. Contact Rob Wardle at parliamentaryoutreach@parliament.uk or call 07917 488466. |
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Home-Start Trustees WantedHome-Start High Peak recruits and trains volunteers to support parents with young children at home. Without volunteer Trustee members of the management committee the Home-Start scheme would lack management, direction and cohesion. Trustees are responsible for:
Being a Trustee can be hard work but is also rewarding, giving many chances for personal development and the chance to give something back to your community. How much of your time it will take can vary, especially if you take on additional commitments but on average it will be around 4 hours per month. The kind of skills that are in demand are:
But you don’t need special qualifications to be a special Trustee. You do need common sense; an understanding of the pressures facing parents today; and a genuine interest in supporting parents in your community. Read the interesting stories and experiences of Home-Start trustees at: www.home-start.org.uk/volunteer/volunteer INTERESTED? Take the next step to joining Home-Start as a Trustee and call Debbie for an informal chat on 01298 72777 or email home-starthighpeak@hotmail.co.uk |
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Vacancy at Derbyshire Community FoundationDerbyshire Community Foundation is currently seeking a Grants Officer, on a short term contract basis (until 31 December 2010), with the possibility of extension. Salary £19,000 to £24,000 p.a. – 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday). The Grants Officer will have a major role in the delivery of our Grassroots Grants programme. The role will involve promotion of the fund, support of applicants, and the assessment of applications received as well as presentation of funding bids to decision making panels. The role requires excellent communication and people skills, the ability to interpret data to produce reports of a high quality, a sound understanding of the voluntary and community sector and preferably some experience of grant making, although a background in developing funding bids would also be useful. Please contact DCF for an application form and job description. CVs not accepted. Telephone: 01773 514850 Closing date: 27 Jan 2010 |
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Vacancies at Amber TrustAmber Trust is a social care charity that aims to promote mental wellbeing by providing professional support services to adults with mental ill health, enabling them to live successfully in their local communities. Amber Trust have provided their services for over 30 years in Derbyshire and are working in partnership with Derbyshire County PCT to deliver the Derbyshire Health Trainers programme. Trainee Health Trainers – Part time 22.5hrs x2 We are looking for confident and capable people to join our organisation to help people who use mental health services identify how they might improve their health and wellbeing. As a Trainee Health Trainer you will support people to make better informed health choices by encouraging and motivating them to find and use the services they need by signposting and offering 1:1 practical support. More detailed information about this position will be sent out with the application pack. To request an application pack please contact Amber Trust:
Closing date for applications is 9.30 am, Friday 29 January 2010. These posts are subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check. |
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Signposting or Support (SoS) VacanciesAmber Valley CVS require experienced and highly motivated individuals for 3 Vacancies: SoS Supervisor (ref: SOSSUP) offering direct support to families in Amber Valley and Erewash and providing supervision to 2.5 SoS workers. £21,934 per annum, 37hrs pw. SoS Development Worker (ref: SOSDW) offering direct support and signposting to families in Amber Valley working closely with other agencies including Social Care. £20,699 per annum, pro rata 30 hrs per week. SoS Project Worker (ref: SOSPW) to deliver an awareness programme about Domestic Abuse and support young people who are affected by Domestic Abuse within the family. £20,699 per annum, pro rata 15 hrs per week Essential knowledge areas include: the impact of social exclusion, current legislation relating to Safeguarding Children and Young People, the Common Assessment Framework. Occasional evening work may be required. For an application pack please phone Amber Valley CVS on 01773 512076 or email recruitment@avcvs.org and quote the applicable reference. |
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Providing and Using ReferencesPersonnel professionals body CIPD has updated its factsheet on References. It gives basic guidance on the risks in providing references and how to manage them, plus key legal aspects of providing and using references. |
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Annual Returns ReminderThe Charity Commission has issued a reminder that charities (in England and Wales) with an annual income in excess of £10,000 and a financial year end of 31 March must get their 2009 returns in by 31 January. They explain how to do this online via www.charitycommission.gov.uk/common/jandead.asp |
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Data Protection Law: Pragmatic Approach to Large PenaltiesThe Information Commissioner has announced that he will take a pragmatic approach to new powers allowing penalties of up to half a million pounds for breaches of data protection law (applies across the UK). "Factors will be taken into account including an organisation's financial resources, sector, size and the severity of the data breach, to ensure that undue financial hardship is not imposed on an organisation.” See Out-law news item, which includes a link to the official guidance, at www.out-law.com/page-10657 |
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Social Marketing Conference: Changing Public Behaviour through Communications27 January, London Charities across the UK are beginning to use social marketing techniques to change people's behaviour and achieve their objectives. Join us at this conference and find out how your organisation can do the same. Essential for anyone involved in influencing behaviour through campaigning, marketing, communications or policy. |
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Failure of Public Benefit Test May Not Have Tax CostsCharities which fail to meet the public benefit test when assessed by the Charity Commission won't be penalised by HM Revenue and Customs as long as they tackle the issue. In response to a question to the Commission from Farrer and Co, HMRC and the Commission issued a joint response just before Christmas. As reported in a Civil Society news item, HMRC would follow the Charity Commission in allowing a period of transition within which the trustees can draw up and implement an action plan to bring the charity's activities within the definition of public benefit. See www.civilsociety.co.uk/finance/news/content/5843/ for further details. |
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Sector Gears Up for General ElectionThe sector is gearing up for the 2010 general election, which must be held by 3 June, although 6 May is the most hotly tipped date. English umbrella body NCVO has a new election 2010 web page at www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/election. Charity Finance Directors' Group is holding a debate for its members using a Question Time format on 24 February, with the top MPs holding the charity brief from the three main parties (Angela Smith, Nick Hurd and Jenny Willott). CFDG's Election Watch page is at www.cfdg.org.uk/cfdg/influencing_election_watch.asp |
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Explaining VAT Online ServicesEvents explaining the online services for VAT registered businesses are being held by HMRC around the country, with compulsory online filing of returns for those with a turnover of £100,000 or more starting this April. 27 January, Catford (London SE6). New Year, New Bank? Alternatives to the High Street Banks. See VoluntaryNews events. |
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Fundraising ProgrammeThe purpose of the Fundraising Programme is to bring you a single point of contact for all your fundraising needs. Follow through from an introductory level for those new to fundraising, to advanced courses that lead to the Institute's Certificate in Fundraising Management, the qualification for professional fundraisers. This year we have introduced five new courses touching on some of the hottest new areas of interest including online communities, increasing individual giving, making the most of your annual accounts and how to go beyond grants to increase your income streams. |
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NCVO Annual ConferenceThe Good Society - A Time for Action Learn, network and debate with over 650 voluntary sector colleagues. We will look at how we can work together to ensure action is taken on climate change. Learn from practical workshops on mergers, leadership, funding, social media and more. Hear from high-profile and influential speakers Diana Aviv, Independent Sector (USA) and Greg Clark MP. Visit www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/annualconference2010 or call Matt on 020 7520 3160. |
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NCVO Commissioned HR Mapping ResearchAs a key infrastructure organisation, support provider or frontline organisation in your locality we would like to invite you to participate in creating this important new resource. This involves sharing your knowledge of HR service provision on the ground and helping to put us in touch with local HR service providers. In addition, if you provide HR services to frontline organisations directly we are keen to learn about this too. MD Management Development has developed a secure online survey to collect data. This should take less than ten minutes to complete and you will not be asked to share any information that is confidential to third parties. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PHP5R3T If you have any questions or comments about this research please contact Michèle Dennison on 07941 710178 or email michele@mdmd.co.uk Deadline for submissions is Tuesday 26th January 2010 |
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