6 week course Thursday's 14, 21, 28 September, 5, 12, 19 October 2017 10.00 - 12.00 at Amber Trust, 1a hardwick Mount, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6PP

Contact Tracy Litchfield on 01773 742051 or email Tracy.litchfield@ambertrust.co.uk

NCVO’s Know How Non Profit website has a helpful list of the policies and procedures that you need, or should consider having.

knowhownonprofit.org/people/employment-law-and-hr/law-and-hr-basics/policies

These include a Small Charities Counter Fraud Checklist and a Small Charities Guide to Preventing Fraud.

A good proactive approach is putting in place the right counter-fraud measures to minimise the risk of fraud occurring in the first place.

smallcharityfinance.org.uk/resources/

Every organisation that processes personal data must be compliant with the new GDPR and this includes charities and voluntary organisations.

Getting to grips with GDPR can be daunting and it can be difficult to know where to start so NCVO has written a 12 point plan for voluntary organisations and charities, adapted from the Information Commissioners Officer guidance.  

knowhownonprofit.org/how-to/how-to-prepare-for-gdpr-and-data-protection-reform 

They want you to read this and give your views and comments on what is in it. You can do this online at

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/have_your_say/

Hear about Healthwatch Derbyshire work with people who have learning disabilities, their family carers and professionals.

RSVP by 22 Sep to Tel: 01773 880786, Email: tammi@healthwatchderbyshire.co.uk

Break down the barriers and stigma surrounding mental health!  Express how you feel, your experiences and how you feel you have been treated.

Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 entries at a presentation event at the Swadlincote Hub on Thursday 17 August from 10 - 1pm

Closing date for entry is 3pm on Thursday 10 August 17

Post entries to P3, 12 Hill Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 8HL or Email: lucy.mole@p3charity.org

The latest issue of the Institute of Mental Health newsletter is out now on their  website at www.institutemh.org.uk/images/IMH_newsletter_Aug_2017_v1.0.pdf

Celebrations kick off with an Inaugural football match at 10.30am. Furness Vets v Whaley Vets!

Then from 12 noon enjoy

• Live Music with popular local bands
• BBQ, Tea Stall and Bar
• Dog Show from 4pm
• Children’s entertainment including

Fairground rides, face painting, Mr Bubbles, Mosaic trail, organised games and, not least, a beautiful yurt where they can explore their creativity

The field is now drained, and landscaped with paths, flowerbeds, picnic tables, outdoor gym equipment, and a wild-flower meadow.

It was created in 2002 to celebrate the anniversary of The Queen's coronation. It is the MBE for volunteer groups.

qavs.direct.gov.uk