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Derbyshire officers are teaming up with the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau to raise awareness of a cyber scam targeting businesses across the UK.

Recently a number of businesses throughout the UK have received extortion demands from a group going by the name of 'RepKiller Team'.

The cybercriminals have sent emails to the businesses demanding payment of between £300 and £500 in Bitcoins by a certain date and time.

If their demand is not met, they threatened to launch a cyber-attack against the business and its reputation by automating hundreds of negative reviews online.

If you have received such an email you are advised to:

• Make a report to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or via the online reporting tool on www.actionfraud.police.uk (opens in a new window);
• Do not pay the demand;
• Retain the original emails along with the headers;
• Maintain a timeline of the attack, recording all times, type and content of the contact.

For help and support in protecting your business against cybercriminals, visit the dedicated Protect Yourself Online hub at: www.derbyshire.police.uk/cybercrime 

The online application form is available and applications are being accepted for the 2016 theme of Children and Youth.

Priority will be given to projects focussing on homelessness, domestic abuse, prisoners/offenders, training and education, counselling and support, and activities for those with limited access or opportunities.

Grants of between £1,000 and £3,000 are available to UK registered charities for projects taking place within the UK.

The deadlines for application are 1 June 2016 and 1 November 2016.

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Applications for projects supporting the following outcome themes will be prioritised:

• Employment and training
• Family support
• Homelessness and outreach
• Supporting the elderly

www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-support/external-grants/

The grants are to be used for the more speculative, early stages of a project’s development, such as public consultation and preliminary viability studies.

The Fund’s Administrator does not know at this time whether or not the Fund will continue into the next financial year. It was originally scheduled to run until November 2017. 

www.gov.uk/guidance/urban-community-energy-fund

Tom was an honorary member of Glossop Rotary Club and lost his life tragically young to cancer. Tom was a committed sportsman, dedicated to encouraging other young people to make the very best of their lives and talents.

The Bursary is £500 and must be used for something that you really want to do and will make a big difference to your life.

To be eligible to apply you need to live in High Peak, Stockport or Tameside and be under the age of 21 at the time you submit your application. You need to tell us all about yourself and your experiences. If it would feel better you may ask someone that you trust to submit your application for you, it can be easier than writing about yourself sometimes.

More details and an application form can be found at www.glossoprotary.co.uk or by emailing: karenrigg572@aol.com

Sign this petition to save Derby CAB s funding and the service.  If we get 5,000 signatures the Derby City Council  cuts to VCS grants in their entirety will need to be discussed again at the next Council cabinet meeting.

you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/restore-citizens-advice-centre-in-derby

Gypsy Jazz and Emilie Lee

www.oneworldfestival.org

The training room is equipped with:

• An interactive white board
• Digital projector
• Wall mounted TV
• Video
• DVD player
• Computer
• Hearing loop
• Free wifi internet access
• Flipchart

The room can be set up in 4 different ways and will seat up to the following number of people, according to layout:

• Board room 16
• Theatre 20
• Horseshoe 10
• Café 16

Voluntary sector member  £10 per hour, £50 per full day
Statutory sector members  £15 per hour,  £80 per full day

For more information or to book a room contact Jackie Donnelly on 01663 736436 or jackie@highpeakcvs.org.uk

Most of the assessment evidence will be compiled during the sessions but there will be a small amount of work that you will be required to complete in your own time.

This unit contains four learning outcomes which will support the learner to be able to:

• Understand where potential tendering opportunities can be found

• Understand the importance of tender readiness checks to an organisation

• Understand how partner organisations can support tendering opportunities

• Understand how to develop a business proposal for a tendering opportunity

At Community Action, 4 Charnwood Street, Derby
10am - 4pm  Tues 29 March 2016
10am - 4pm Tues 12 April 2016
10am - 1pm Tues 26 April 2016
4th sessionTBC

Please contact juless@nottinghamcvs.co.uk or davidk@nottinghamcvs.co.uk if you have any questions or would like to book a place. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Further details at communityactionderby.org.uk/calendar/voluntary-sector-calendar/tender-readiness-for-vcse-organisations

From July 2016, all charities purchasing software licences via the NCVO Select Plus Agreement will see price increases of around 19%.