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Their role would be to facilitate communication, to ensure that the interview procedure is conducted fairly, that the vulnerable person understands what is happening at the police station, and that their rights are met. They would NOT be providing legal advice.

Volunteers would have a choice of attending St. Mary's Wharf, Chesterfield and Buxton Police Stations to perform this role.

If you would like to know more about this interesting volunteering opportunity contact Debbie Washington on 07483 973675 

www.charityfilmawards.com

The conference is aimed at anyone with an interest in health and greenspace, those working in local authorities, CCGs, primary care, social care, NHS providers, the voluntary sector, health development workers, children’s services, schools, outdoor educators, planners, etc

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The project is :

• Developing a cycle tourism toolkit for businesses
• Developing a local Cyclists Welcome accreditation
• Launching a £150k small grants scheme to enable businesses to offer good quality experiences
• Delivering workshops and events to enable businesses to understand the cycling market and to maximise benefits 
• Promoting cycle loops and itineraries for residents and visitors around the four cluster areas 

So if you are a local business with less than 250 employees who could be interested in applying for a grant to boost your business please contact Carol Parsons, Pedal Peak Business Officer carol.parsons@peakdistrict.gov.uk 01629 816297

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