News & Developments

This August marks the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War. The Woodlands Trust would like you to take part in a once-in-a-generation tribute to all those who gave their lives by creating a growing legacy that will stand tall for centuries to come. Over the next four years they're offering three million free trees to help communities, schools and youth groups remember their local heroes. Register now to receive your free trees and create special, living memorials.

To apply for a free tree pack you must be able to meet the following criteria:

• Your group is not-for-profit; 
• The trees will be planted on a publicly accessible site; 
• You have permission to plant from the legal landowner; 
• Your community has been consulted and is supportive of the project; 
• There will be plenty of community involvement; 
• Packs are appropriate for the area; 
• The intended planting site isn't too close to buildings, power lines, roads or other services; 
• You have identified the grid reference for the planting site. 

More information at www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant-trees/in-your-community

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust are inviting people working with or supporting families and children throughout Derbyshire and Sheffield to join them and discover inspiring, relevant and achievable ways of improving their quality of life through outdoor play.

There will be a screening of the film Project Wild Thing, a chance to try out activities based on the Wild Time app and a choice of discussion workshops to consider the main issues preventing children and families from spending time outdoors in nature and how we might work together to tackle them. 

Thursday 11 September 1-5pm - University of Derby, Buxton Campus, 1 Devonshire Road.  To book contact Derbyshire Wildlife Trust on 01773 881188 or email enquiries@derbyshirewt.co.uk 

More information  and other dates and venues can be found at www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/discover-learn/wild-child-forums

Carers, people with and without a diagnosis of mental ill health are welcome. Space is limited so please book.

24 September, the Convent of the Holy Name, Oakwood.  Booking is essential as numbers are limited due to the type of event. To book and for more information go to: www.derby.anglican.org/en/news/diocesan.html  or Tel: 01332 388684 / 5.

The outcomes of the day will include the following:

• greater awareness that mental health issues are not just about others but ourselves
• an increased confidence to go away and do more to lead thinking
• that participants feel better resourced to talk and take action

A light lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Friday 10 October 10-3. at St. John’s Centre, Hartford, Cheshire, CV8 1NP. 

Booking at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/churches-mind-talk-and-action-on-mental-health-tickets-11824602705

The free workshops, which are open to anyone registered with a Derby or Derbyshire GP, are:

Stress and anxiety management workshop – Wednesday 23 July, 1.30pm to 4.30pm, Centre for Research and Development, Kingsway Site, Derby DE22 3LZ

Mindfulness workshop – Thursday 24 July, 9.30am to 12.30pm, Coleman Health Centre, Coleman Street, Allenton, Derby, DE24 8NH

Stress and anxiety management workshop – Friday 25 July, 9.00am to 12 noon, Centre for Research and Development, Kingsway Site, Derby DE22 3LZ.

More information can be found on the Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust website. 

All social enterprises who wish to be included will be listed on the directory at www.oneeastmidlands.org.uk/socialenterprise for free,

The webinars last about an hour; they are live and interactive so questions can be asked.  Whether you want to find out more about tax returns and when to send them, what to do if an employee says they’re sick or simply check what expenses can be claimed, HMRC webinars will give the answers. 

Here are details of our live webinar programme for July and August: 

HMRC July Webinars 
HMRC August Webinars 

The fund seeks to support projects that enhance the lives of others, particularly those most marginalised by society such as: 

• The homeless 
• Those with drug dependency problems 
• People with disabilities. 

Trustees will meet twice a year to consider applications. For further information on how to apply contact alecdicksontrust@gmail.com or call 020 7278 6601. Read more at: www.alecdicksontrust.org.uk

The two new funding programmes are: 

'Invest' which is a flexible, long term core funding programme for charities helping disadvantaged people. Grants are up to £25,000 per year for two or three years, with the opportunity for continuation funding for up to six years in total. 

'Enable' which is a smaller and shorter grants programme for charities that have identified clear development needs. This funding aims to help the organisations deliver their mission more effectively. These grants are up to a total £15,000 over two years. The funding is available to registered charities and charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs) with an income of between £25,000 and £1 million. 

To be eligible, organisations are expected to be working with people 17 years or older, experiencing multiple disadvantage at one of the critical points in their life. The only exceptions are young people who are under 17 years of age and young parents or looked after children and disabled young people moving into independent living.

There are no closing dates and applications can be submitted at any time. Read more at: www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk/our-programmes

The Trust has further announced that 'due to increasing and unprecedented demand for funding that we are unfortunately unable to meet we have taken the step of restricting the funding themes that we accept applications under. From the 2014 Q3 funding round onwards we will only be accepting applications for projects that meet the following funding theme: Advancement of citizenship or community development;..

The closing date for applications will be the 22nd August 2014. Read more at: www.postcodetrust.org.uk