News & Developments

Allchurches Trust (UK)

Name of Fund: Hope Beyond

In response to the coronavirus, the Allchurches Trust is making funding available to churches, Christian Charities, cathedrals and Christian denominational bodies to enable them to meet changing needs within their communities and to adapt to challenges and opportunities presented by the pandemic. The Hope Beyond Programme are making grants of up to £50,000 available to help religious organisations implement new ways of working and introduce new and/or enhanced support and activities to meet changing need. The Programme will look to address three themes: the issues of loneliness and isolation; growing community resilience and promoting mental and emotional health and wellbeing; and growing technological capability and resilience. Funding can be used for capital projects and some revenue costs. Applications can be made at any time.

CLA Charitable Trust

Grants for organisations in England and Wales to provide facilities for the disabled to take part in country sports and recreation, and training in agriculture and horticulture. It also promotes education in the countryside for disadvantaged children and young people. Applications can be made at any time.

Comic Relief (UK)

Change Maker

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, Comic Relief has launched a new funding programme to support changes in the way which community and voluntary sector organisations work. Funding of between £150,000 and £600,000 will be available for projects lasting up to 3 to 5 years. The focus is on work in areas that are of particular interest to Comic Relief. This includes addressing homelessness, forced migration, gender justice, mental health, and early childhood development. Organisations will be able to apply in one of two categories. Grants for small and medium-sized organisations that focus on equalities and are user-led; and grants for medium-sized organisations. 20% of the available funding is ring-fenced for efforts led by and working with BAME communities. Application deadline 12pm on the 25th September 2020.

Capacity Building Grants Scheme

Charities, voluntary and community organisations, social enterprises and CIC’s in England which have been negatively impacted by Covid-19 can apply for grants of up to £1,000 to help them rebuild their capacity to meet the needs of their local community. The funding is being made available through the Comic Relief’s Capacity Building Grants Scheme and will support projects within their four strategic themes and can be used for a wide range of activities, such as: training; increasing delivery capacity through additional volunteer recruitment; and developing strategies to help rebuild and move forward such as fundraising strategies, and developing new delivery plans. To be eligible, applicants will need to have an annual income of less than £250,000. Applications can be made at any time.

Derbyshire County Council Public Health Covid 19 Fund 

The Public Health COVID19 Fund has been established to support voluntary and community sector organisations and groups in improving the health and wellbeing of the residents of Derbyshire during the ongoing pandemic.   Constituted organisations and groups can apply for up to £2,000 in funding, and non-constituted organisations and groups up to £250.

To be eligible for funding, organisations must:

• not have an existing contractual agreement in place with the Public Health department 
• be supporting the response to COVID19
• be known to the Public Health team through previous partnership working, be known to the Council’s Community Response Unit, or be known to the network of District Forums that support the work of the Community Response Unit
• provide a minimum level of detail, including geographic area covered, contact details for lead individual, and bank details for transfer of funding

 Any proposed use of the Emergency Funding must be linked to an existing Public Health work programme/theme, for example to support mental health and emotional wellbeing, increase social connectedness, or to prevent demand on statutory services.  To apply for Emergency Funding, organisations will need to return the attached application to the Assistant Director of Public Health giving details of the funding they require, its purpose, and confirmation that they meet the eligibility criteria. Application forms to be returned by email only to: Iain.Little@derbyshire.gov.uk and Sue.Rattigan@derbyshire.gov.uk.  No deadline set as yet.

DM Thomas Foundation for Young People - Central Grants

Grants are available to UK registered charities that are working with young people (up to 25 years) for projects supporting young people in the vital areas of education, awareness and training. Education funding generally will be given for training/re-training, educational equipment, activity-based learning leading to accreditation and sports equipment.

Application deadline: 6th October 2020

The Fore - RAFT Transition Fund

Unrestricted grants to help small charities and social enterprises in the UK plan for the longer term and gain a stronger footing in the post-coronavirus world. The unrestricted grants can be used for any purpose, including core costs. A webinar to prepare you for application can be viewed here. (max. £15,000) 

Round 2 applications open 21 September (first come first serve)

The Gordon Trust

Grants are available for registered charities working in Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Northamptonshire in the areas of disability, social deprivation, homelessness, substance and alcohol abuse and prisoner education and rehabilitation. Application deadline: none specified

LGBT+ Futures Fund

Grants are available for non-profit LGBT+ organisations across the UK to address the additional needs of LGBT+ people and communities most adversely impacted by the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. All funds must be fully spent by 31 May 2021. Applications can be made at any time.

Tudor Trust

Grants are available to smaller community-led groups that support people at the margins of society in the UK, encouraging independence, inclusion and integration.  The Trust remains open for non-emergency applications from organisations that they do not currently support. The trustees want to provide support to voluntary and community groups to continue their core work in the medium and long term, and don't have funding allocated specifically for 'emergency' or 'recovery'. Applications can be made at any time.

Volant Charitable Trust - COVID-19 Response Fund

Grants are available to UK charities that demonstrate a strong focus on alleviating social deprivation and helping vulnerable groups who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.  The activity must be specifically related to the COVID-19 pandemic and can be for project and administrative costs, as the Trust does not usually fund capital expenditure. However, applications for medical equipment and the production or distribution of PPE may be considered.  Application deadline: 31st December 2020

This document aims to summarise the current guidance but any decision to return to face to face meetings is up to you and your committee, taking the best interests of your members into account and subject to your group’s risk assessment.

Contents:

• Guidance for multi-use community buildings 
• Meeting basics
• Track & Trace 
• First Aid and Waste Precautions
• Stay safe and Have fun!!
• Alternatives

Download >> Resuming Community and Voluntary Activities

Posters:

Catch-Bin-Kill Poster

Respiratory and Cough Hygiene Poster

Although the programme does contain elements of interacting with the community and going on outdoor activities, they will still be offering that opportunity but will be doing so whilst adhering to social distancing guidelines so there will be changes made that differ between team locations. Therefore they will still be offering the same opportunities as usual but within a safe environment for all involved.

Main Qualifications: Level 1 Prince’s Trust Certificate in Employment, Teamwork and Community Skills.  Additional Qualification: Edexcel Level 1- Personal and Social Development.  Other Qualifications:  Leadership Training Award Outdoor Education Activity Award  

Other Certified Workshops to be included as per individual team demand:  Disability Awareness Training, Drugs Awareness, Managing Your Money, Dragons Den Day, Sexual Health, Diversity, Food Awareness and more…      

Course: 12 weeks  Monday – Friday: 9.30am – 4.30pm (except Residential week)  

Chesterfield: Ashleigh Shearsby, Team Leader – 07858300247
Derbyshire:    Mandy Devit, Team Coordinator– 07799843721 or Joshua May, Assistant Team Leader – 07858 300256

The scheme pays employers to give jobs to young people. Zink’s three work coaches have been supporting unemployed High Peak and Derbyshire Dales people into work, education and training for six years.

The Kickstart scheme will pay employers the equivalent of 25 hours per week minimum pay plus National Insurance and pension contributions for every 18-24 year old they take on in a new job for up to six months. Employers can pay more than minimum pay and/or more hours but this is at their own expense. Jobs must be genuine and fulfilling but not require extensive training. Employers are also required to provide employability support but Zink are offering to do this element for employers in The High Peak and Derbyshire Dales. Also, Zink will work with young people before they apply for vacancies so that they are more prepared for work.

After the six month placement is over, the employer can take the young person on permanently or end the placement. They can then take another person on in the same job.

Employers who will have more than 30 Kickstart vacancies can apply for the funding directly but those with fewer can only apply in partnership with a lead representative. Zink are willing to be the representative for businesses in the High Peak.

Paul Bohan, CEO at Zink said "Kickstart is a great opportunity for employers to offer jobs to young people at no cost to themselves. Zink is giving smaller employers in the High Peak the chance to take part in this opportunity”.

More information is available at www.gov.uk, search Kickstart. High Peak or Derbyshire Dales businesses who are interested in the scheme and want to partner with Zink, should email paul@zink.org.uk.

Photo attached: Paul Bohan, CEO at Zink

More info: paul@zink.org.uk or 07811 684299

Do you have tact, diplomacy, leadership skills and the ability to run a meeting?
Do you care about mental health?

The Chair whose responsibility will be to:

• Plan and prepare board meetings and AGM with others as appropriate
• Chair board meetings ensuring a balance is struck between timekeeping and space for discussions; business is dealt with and decisions made; the implementation of decisions is assigned and monitored.
• Act as a channel of communication between board and staff
• Ensure adequate support and supervision arrangements are made for staff
• Act as a figurehead for the charity (for example, representing it at functions, meetings or in the press).
• Help to develop the culture and values of the charity

II you would like to know more about this role contact Janis on janisOl@msn.com .

It is now open every Monday to Friday  11.30am - 12.30pm, 1-2pm, 2.30-3.30pm at 15 Scarsdale Place. Buxton SK17 6EF.  Phone 01298 72965

www.grapevinebuxton.com

The response to the COVID19 pandemic has seen many community and voluntary sector organisations and groups across Derbyshire working to ensure the needs of local residents are met.   In addition, national guidance on shielding, social isolation and social distancing has required organisations and groups to quickly adapt to work in new and innovative ways, while also meeting an increase in demand for support. 

Constituted organisations and groups can apply for up to £2,000 in funding, and non-constituted organisations and groups up to £250.

To be eligible for funding, organisations must:

• not have an existing contractual agreement in place with the Public Health department 
• be supporting the response to COVID19
• be known to the Public Health team through previous partnership working, be known to the Council’s Community Response Unit, or be known to the network of District Forums that support the work of the Community Response Unit
• provide a minimum level of detail, including geographic area covered, contact details for lead individual, and bank details for transfer of funding

Any proposed use of the Emergency Funding must be linked to an existing Public Health work programme/theme, for example to support mental health and emotional wellbeing, increase social connectedness, or to prevent demand on statutory services.  

To apply for Emergency Funding, organisations will need to return the application form to the Assistant Director of Public Health giving details of the funding required, its purpose, and confirmation that they meet the eligibility criteria. 

Application forms to be returned by email only to: Iain.Little@derbyshire.gov.uk and Sue.Rattigan@derbyshire.gov.uk

Public Health Covid19 Fund Application Form

The Peak District National Park presents some of the most challenging terrain for mountain bikers in England. As a focus of fund raising, Alan's plan is to get on his bike to try and get us all motivated to raise money to help our community whilst bringing attention, publicity and hopefully much needed visitor numbers to the stunning area in which we live.

Help us to help our community.  The intention is to raise the funding to help community agencies continue with their great work and create a website dedicated to connecting people, businesses and volunteer agencies. A true community portal to provide information to everyone about the new circumstances we find ourselves in and help us navigate our way through this new and challenging world together. You can help by sponsoring a ride, spreading the word, offering support to help in our fundraising efforts or simply making a donation.

If you would like to sponsor Alan in his challenge then you can find his justgiving page www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/alans-challenge 

It's the process for testing people who have coronavirus symptoms and tracing people they have been in close contact with, so that they can get a test and self-isolate if they test positive.

Joined Up Care Derbyshire have more about how test and trace works. If you have coronavirus symptoms then you need to book a test and start isolating immediately, together with all other members of your household.

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/health-and-wellbeing/health-protection/disease-control/coronavirus/test-and-trace/test-and-trace.aspx

Public Health England have a number of resources:
coronavirusresources.phe.gov.uk

If you need any information on guidance visit:
www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-guidance

Social Distancing 
www.gov.uk/government/publications/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing-after-4-july

Face coverings:
www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own

High Peak CVS are incredibly proud to run Bereavement Groups across the High Peak. Unfortunately, current restrictions mean that we are unable to offer face to face meetings currently, but we are working alongside Blythe House Hospicecare to host our support group via Zoom.

The next meeting is due to run on 27 August 2020, please get in touch with Liz on 01663 736426 / 07702 168187 or Louise at Blythe House if you would like to attend this Zoom based group or to discuss attending the other groups when restrictions are lifted.​

Our group is for people who are suffering the effects of bereavement – who may benefit from some support from others in the same situation.

Our meetings are safe, friendly, welcoming and confidential. We offer a chance to share experiences and feelings, to swap useful information and, above all, to be there for each other.

Contact us if you have suffered a recent bereavement and are struggling to find local support or if you were bereaved some time ago and still feel stuck.

To find out if the group could help you please contact Liz Fletcher at High Peak CVS: 01663 736426 / 07702 168187 or Louise Furmston at Blythe House 01298 875080.

Bereavement Support Group - Chapel