Welcome P1-2 ISSUE NO. 52
Co-Financing February/March 2005 Regional Roundup P3-5
LSC Lancashire Third Tendering Round P6-8
BME Training Event P9
SAM Volunteer Management P10
Merkury Prize P11-12
Partnership Search P13-15
Other European Funding P16-24
Non European Funding P25-27
Consultations P28-30
Training & Events P31-35
Publications P36-37 WELCOME
Welcome to Issue 52 of the North West Network Newsletter.
In this edition, you will find the very latest Co-financing updates from across the region in addition to a dedicated article on the recent launch of LSC Lancashire‘s third tendering round and subsequent publication of their Prospectus. The deadline for completed project submissions is 6 April.
The European Team recently delivered a series of Introduction to European Funding seminars targeted at supporting the black and minority ethnic community. The seminars were well received and have helped to raise awareness of the funding streams available. An overview can be found on page 9.
If you’re thinking of working transnationally, the Partnership Search page may be of interest to readers as it features the latest requests for project partners. In addition, the Merkury Foundation in Poland is seeking partners for an Equal Initiative project, find out more on page 11.
As is usual, the Newsletter begins with a North West Network staff profile, kindly contributed in this edition by John Hacking, Senior European Funding Officer.
STAFF MEMBER PROFILE
John Hacking Senior European Funding Officer
I was born in Nelson in Lancashire in the 1960’s (well 1960 to be precise so now you know how old I am).
I had a passion in my younger years for Burnley FC which was transplanted in later life by an equal passion for Manchester City as a consequence of a move to Manchester in 1978 to attend Manchester University. You will see already from my choice of football teams that I possess an unerring ability to back a winner.
After University I dabbled with teaching for a short while but then got involved with social and economic projects in Moss Side, where I lived, and gradually began to get more and more involved in regeneration projects and community development. In 1989 I was one of the founders of Firmstart which is still a social enterprise in Manchester providing workspace to local businesses. Firmstart played a major part in the regeneration of the Hulme district of Manchester and it was here that I learned many of the lessons about involving communities which I still try to practise today.
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Through the 1980s and 90s I worked with lots of organisations on social and economic projects and gained a lot of experience (and friends) in the process. Of all the organisations, I would like to single out Emerge Recycling. I was on the Board of Emerge for 3 years and in that time I saw it grow from a fairly small organisation to a social enterprise employing over 40 people. In my view Emerge embodied everything that is good about the voluntary sector, flexible, innovative full of committed creative people and with a really progressive social ethos.
I lived in Moss Side for 14 years though I moved to Chorlton in 1997. Since moving there I have become involved with a few local community organisations which takes what little time I have left after work. I am particularly involved with Chorlton Arts Festival as a fundraiser and I also chair the Chorlton Health Forum which helps to involve residents in health structures which affect them. I also enjoy being a governor at a local primary school as I learn so much from the staff and pupils.
I joined North West Network in September 2004 as Senior European Funding Officer. I am relishing the prospect of working across the region with such a wide variety of groups and individuals. There are many challenges facing the voluntary sector but also plenty of opportunities. I look forward to working with you all to rise to the challenges and seize the opportunities.
2 CO-FINANCING REGIONAL ROUNDUP
LSC Cumbria Learning and Skills Council Cumbria recently held their fifth bidding round for their Funding Gateway Prospectus for discretionary funds 2004 to 2006. The deadline for this round was the 21 January 2005. The results of this bidding round have not become available yet.
LSC Cheshire and Warrington Learning and Skills Council Cheshire and Warrington recently held their fourth Tendering Round for Development Funding. The deadline for the receipt of applications under this Round was 12 pm, 1 October 2004. 16 bids were received across all sectors, requesting a total of £2,735,171 funding. One application was received from the voluntary and community sector requesting a total of £98,280. Across all sectors 3 bids were funded securing a total of £1,158,105. No voluntary and community sector applications were successful. The results of the bidding round will shortly become available on their website at www.lscdf.co.uk/ITTs.html
LSC Lancashire Learning and Skills Council Lancashire have launched their third Tendering Round for their 2004-2006 Co-financing Prospectus. Their draft Prospectus was put on their website on January 18 for consultation. The Round was formally launched on 21 February 2005 and is purely focusing on the Tender Specifications that the LSC was unable to allocate funding against through Round 2. For further information please read the LSC Lancashire Third Tendering Round article in this Newsletter.
LSC Greater Manchester LSC Learning and Skills Council Greater Manchester held their third Tendering Round for their 2004-2006 Co-Financing Prospectus in September 2004. 35 applications were received across all sectors, requesting a total of £5,065,861.60. 15 applications were from the voluntary and community sector requesting £1,887,025.60. LSC Greater Manchester operates a Two Stages application process. 11 projects were approved to progress to Stage Two of the process, and 11 Stage Two Tender Forms were submitted. 1 failed to meet the basic submission requirements and did not progress to appraisal. 10 Tenders were passed to the Panel for consideration. 9 were approved for ESF funding. In summary, 34 tenders were received at Stage One, 15 from the voluntary and community sector. Across all sectors £5,065,861 of ESF was requested, £1,887,025 of which was requested by the voluntary and community sector. Across all sectors 9 bids were funded and secured £1,772,323 of which one was from the voluntary and community sector and secured £76,300.
3 The results for the third Stage application process can be found by going to www.lsc.gov.uk/grmanchester/ and then click on ESF Co-Financing Programme 2004-2006 third Prospectus. This can be found under the Related Information section on the home page. All the documents relating to the third Prospectus can be found in this section.
LSC Greater Merseyside Learning and Skills Council Greater Merseyside held a bidding round for their Objective 3 Co-financing Plan in October 2004. The deadline for tenders was 22 November 2004. Tenders were invited for programmes to encourage progression to Higher Education in Halton. All applicants will have been informed of the final outcome of the tenders by 31 January 2005. Further information on LSC Greater Merseyside is available on their website,
www.lsc.gov.uk/merseyside/Documents/default.htm
Job Centre Plus (JC+) Job Centre Plus North West has commenced a second Co-financing Tendering Round, and are currently in the middle of the first phase of the consultation process. Key stages within the consultation timetable are:
• Launch of Consultation process (phase 1) From 17 Jan 2005 to 17 March 2005 (9 weeks) • 6 x Sub Regional Consultation Events Between 7 Feb 2005 and 16 Feb 2005 • Publication of draft Prospectus 21 March 2005 • Further Consultation (phase 2) From 21 March 2005 to 15 April 2005 (4 weeks) • Launch of the Tendering Round 25 April 2005
Job Centre Plus North West will once again be inviting tenders against the following ESF Measures.
Measure 1.1 Provide advice and guidance to enable people to develop active and continuous job search strategies and prevent them from moving into long-term unemployment.
Measure 1.2 Improve the employability of the unemployed, returners and young people of working age through targeted intervention to enhance vocational and other key skills and removing external barriers to labour market entry.
4 Measure 2.2 Provide help to improve the employability of, and remove barriers to labour market entry for, those groups disadvantaged in the labour market, and develop local responses to assist individuals with multiple disadvantages in the labour market that face the risk of social exclusion.
Measure 4.3 To encourage entrepreneurship of individuals and competitive needs of business, particularly SMEs.
Available funds for this round which were under committed from round one are listed below.
Sub- Measure Measure Measure Measure Total Region 1.1 1.2 2.2 4.3 Cheshire 53,531 33,186 35,226 150,644 £272,587 Cumbria 10,000 97,405 211,334 75,000 £393,739 Gtr. Man 145,506 205,099 8,366 48,601 £407,572 Lancs NIL 2,036,696 101,190 34,316 £2,172,202 Total £209,037 £2,372,386 £356,116 £308,561 £3,246,100
Please note that North West Network will be holding training events for the Job Centre Plus second Bidding Round well in advance for submission for tenders for interested organisations in the sub-regions.
Please keep referring to North West Network’s website as it is continuously updated with new calls for Tenders as well as dates and information for future training events. So, for further information the link to follow is: www.nwnetwork.org.uk/index.php?page=browse&cat_id=113
5 LSC LANCASHIRE THIRD TENDERING ROUND
Learning and Skills Council Lancashire have launched their third Tendering Round for their 2004-2006 Co-financing Prospectus. The tendering round was announced in January 2005, the draft Prospectus was launched on LSC’s website (www.lsc.gov.uk/lancashire) on 18 January for consultation. The consultation period ended on 4 February 2005 and the bidding round was formally launched on 21 February 2005. This tendering round is purely focusing on the Tender Specifications that the LSC was unable to allocate funding against through round 2.
The total amount available across all available measures is £1,960,000 and the Tender Specifications that are the focus of LSC Lancashire’s third Tendering Round are detailed below:
2.1C ESOL Stepping Stone Programme Projects that will develop and deliver an ESOL stepping stone programme for minority ethnic individuals who have literacy and numeracy problems in their own first language. Accreditation should then be sought for this programme.
3.1J Skills for Life Provision for Blackpool and Fylde Projects that promote wider access to participation in lifelong learning by delivering community based Skills for Life provision to the ‘traveller community’ and other target groups identified for this tender within the Blackpool and Fylde area.
3.1N Capacity Building Organisations that are Targeting Disadvantaged Groups Actions that promote wider access and participation in lifelong learning through the development and delivery of a structured, co-ordinated, coherent, inclusive partnership approach to developing the capacity of community based organisations and communities to access and support disadvantaged groups currently not engaged in learning.
3.1P Promoting Lifelong Learning through Community Based ICT Provision Training programmes that will train women from minority ethnic groups to specialise in the teaching of ESOL qualifications to adults.
5.1E Minority Ethnic Female ESOL Trainers Training programmes that will train women from minority ethnic groups to specialise in the teaching of ESOL qualifications to adults.
The timetable for submission, appraisal and selection for Tenders submitted under this round is as follows:
6 Prospectus Launched 21 February 2005 Deadline for Submission of Tender Forms 6 April 2005 (12.00 noon) Appraisal and Review Process Completed 13 June 2005 Applicants Notified of Outcome and Contracting Discussions Commence 20 June 2005 Earliest Possible Start Date 1 August 2005
LSC Lancashire will be holding two briefing sessions. These sessions will provide potential applicant organisations with an opportunity to ask questions regarding the Tender Specification and provide guidance on how to complete the Tender Form. The dates for the training sessions are outlined below:
7 March 2005, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm Clayton Park Conference and Learning Centre Junction 7 Business Park Blackburn Road Clayton-le-Moors Accrington BB5 5JW
17 March 2005, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm Swallow Hotel Preston New Road Samlesbury Preston PR5 0UL
Individuals wishing to attend these training sessions should complete a booking form and return it to Louise Gilroy at LSC Lancashire by Tuesday 1 March 2005 using the contact details specified on the booking form. The booking form is available in the ‘Information Bank’ section of LSC Lancashire’s pages of the national website which can be found at www.lsc.gov.uk/lancashire
Voluntary and Community Sector Support An additional training session specifically for voluntary and community sector organisations will be delivered by North West Network. The training event for the voluntary and community sector will be held on:
9 March 2005, 10.30 am to 2.00 pm Voise North West 28 E/F Business Park Order Lane Kirkham Nr Preston PR4 2TZ
7 A booking form is enclosed in this Newsletter, alternatively you can download a booking form from North West Network’s website www.nwnetwork.org.uk. Click on European Funding/Objective 3/Co-Financing/Lancashire LSC/Training.
North West Network will also offer a bid improvement service specifically for applications being developed by voluntary and community sector organisations. To find out more or request assistance in developing a potential project idea, please contact either Angeliki Stogia or John Hacking from the European Team at North West Network on 0161 236 6493.
8 TRAINING ON EUROPEAN FUNDING FOR BLACK AND MINORITY ETHNIC (BME) GROUPS
North West Network’s European Team in conjunction with 1 North West, the regional black and minority ethnic (BME) network for the voluntary and community sector, held two ‘Introduction to European Funding’ training seminars targeted at BME groups across the North West. The training seminars were held at City Tower on 25 November and 2 December 2004. The seminars saw the participation of 32 representatives from various BME organisations.
The aim of the seminars was to raise awareness among BME groups of the available European funding streams. The seminars covered the European Social Fund (ESF), the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and an overview of the Equal Community Initiative. They provided an overview of eligible activities, the different priorities and measures and the various application processes under ESF (Alternative Bidding, Co-Financing and Global Grants). In addition the seminars covered eligibility issues, match funding, the cross cutting themes and geographical eligibility. Participants were able to ask general questions on European funding but also questions specific to their own project ideas.
The participants, in their evaluations, found the training event very comprehensive and their overall understanding of European funding increased as a result of participating in this training. The most useful part of the seminars according to feedback from participants was the handouts and the opportunity to ask questions. Participants said that they would recommend this training to their colleagues.
North West Network would like to thank participants for taking part in the seminar. Due to the success of this event and growing demand for another, North West Network will be organising more ‘Introduction to European Funding’ training seminars. To register your interest in attending a future seminar please get in touch with Marianna Laugee, North West Network’s Administrator on 0161 236 6493 or e-mail [email protected]
9 SAM VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT IS COMPLETE
In the last Newsletter we told you that SAM (Self Assessment Manual) Volunteer Management was complete and here (shown below) is a preview of what the manuals look like.
The next stage is to develop a training programme which will combine the coaching knowledge and skills of the Volunteer Management Team with the content of SAM Volunteer Management to ensure that organisations and individuals get the best out of the manuals.
This will be piloted in conjunction with the consultation group members first, which will allow us to trial techniques.
We have a number of organisations on our database who have shown an interest and we will keep them informed of further developments. If you would like to be included on our list or just want to get more information and preview the manuals please contact Dan or Carol on 0161 236 6493 or e-mail us on [email protected] or [email protected]
Background information on SAM Volunteer Management will be shown on our website soon, www.nwnetwork.org.uk
10 MERKURY PRIZE
Is your organisation interested in working on a transnational project focusing on Entrepreneurship within the social economy? Would you be interested in working with transnational partners? If so, the Polish organisation, Foundation ‘Merkury’ would be pleased to hear from you as it is looking for partner organisations from the UK to work with on a new Equal project.
The Equal Initiative (funded through the European Social Fund) is seen as a ‘testing ground’ for new ideas to promote the European Employment Strategy and the social inclusion process. Its aim is to promote a more inclusive work life through fighting discrimination and exclusion.
Foundation ‘Merkury’, is part of the ‘Muflon’ Geographic Development Partnership and they have recently been approved for the first phase of Equal funding. The aim of their project is to address two identified problem areas:
1. The region of Wałbrzych, with one of the highest unemployment rates and poverty levels in Poland, has historically been dominated by heavy industry. The mining and textiles industries were the major sectors for employment and they determined the economic situation of the region until the mid 1990’s. The resulting collapse of these industries has had a negative impact on the social and professional structure of the region. Walbrzych’s current socio-economic situation is a result of many obstacles encountered by both employers and employees such as inappropriate professional skills, low levels of professional qualifications, the perception of women as less efficient workers and work places not being adapted to disabled workers’ needs.
2. The poor efficiency of voluntary and community (or non-governmental) organisations enabling labour market integration of those groups most at risk of social exclusion is an effect of the narrow range and low levels of professionalism and innovation by the sector in favour of education and labour market development.
The Muflon Partnership have identified that the problems faced by the voluntary and community sector are directly linked to the problems of the whole regional structure which only promotes labour market development. Special concerns include:
• The inappropriateness of training provision in line with their local labour market requirements • The training provision being too limited in scope in practical settings • The limited use of their existing cultural and tourist opportunities. (Wałbrzych is a highland region boasting many post-industrial architectural monuments)
11 The Muflon Development Partnership would like to explore, establish and implement a social economy model in the region taking advantage of its unique social, geographical and economic conditions. It would also like to explore and test the potential in creating social enterprises especially in areas facing multiple deprivation.
Additionally the Partnership wishes to explore ways to combat discrimination and inequality within the labour market through enhancing professional activity among those most at risk of social exclusion.
If you would like to find out more about the project and the potential opportunities for forging new partnerships then please contact Angela at North West Network or e-mail [email protected]
12 PARTNERSHIP SEARCH
Chain Reaction The City of Iisalmi in Finland is seeking partners for a project under the European Union's Equal Programme. Entitled ‘Chain Reaction’, the project aims to promote female entrepreneurship, particularly in traditionally non female areas of work and will focus on updating women's skills and knowledge and on encouraging new business concepts. Iisalmi needs two or three European Union partners who have experience of working across national boundaries. For further information please contact,
Terhi Majamaa, Project Manager, Women's House of Iisalmi, Pohjolankatu 9B, 74100 Iisalmi, Finland. Tel: 00 358 400 793 149, E-mail: [email protected]
Work and Home Life Balance Estepa City Council in southern Spain is developing a project aimed at achieving a balance between work and home life, in the context of a changing labour market and the increasing numbers of women in the workplace. The project will promote family friendly work policies within public and private organisations and encourage a gender perspective in rural development policies. The project aims to target young people lacking qualifications, those aged over 45 and the long term unemployed and seeks transnational partners who have taken part in similar projects. For further information please contact,
Jesús Colón, City Council of Estepa, Edficio Multifuncional, PI Sierra Sur, C/Solidaridad s/n, 41560 Estepa (Seville), Spain. Tel: 00 34 9 5591 2882, Fax: 00 34 9 5591 5759, E-mail: [email protected]
Working Towards Work The Kiipula Foundation in Finland is developing a project to develop research and vocational training to enable the reintegration of people into the workforce and is seeking EU partners. The project will work under the themes of assessing clients' needs and services, training towards diploma qualifications and creating job coaches to support further development. For further information please contact,
Petteri Ora, Project Director, Kiipula Foundation, Centre of Vocational Education and Rehabilitation, Kiipulantie 507, FI-14200 Turenki, Finland. Tel: 00 35 85 0300 3764, E-mail: [email protected]
13 A Taste of Europe Örebro University in Sweden wants partners for a Culture 2000 project that will build up a European recipe database with information on historical recipes through to present day cuisine. The database will be available on the Internet for education establishments, the food industry and organisations in the cultural tourism sector. For further information please contact,
Barbro Stanley, Örebro University, University Library, The Restaurant School of Culinary Art, Sörägsvägen 2, SE-712 60 Grythyttan, Sweden. Tel: 00 46 5 913 4102, Fax: 00 46 5 911 4402, E-mail [email protected]
Youth Without Barriers An equal opportunities foundation in Poland is looking for partners for an EU Equal Programme project that will target young people from small and rural towns. The project aims to introduce young people to the varied heritage of European cultural traditions, overcome barriers and stereotypes and counteract discrimination. A European youth forum will be organised to enable young people aged 15-18 from different countries to exchange ideas and traditions with each other. Organisations with similar objectives are encouraged to get involved and participate. For further information please contact,
Equal Opportunities Foundation, ul. Kosciuszki 22, 32-090 Slomnik, Poland. Tel: 00 48 6 0447 8025, E-mail: [email protected]
School Exchange An Austrian school is seeking partners from the UK, Ireland and Malta for a student exchange programme. A Catholic institution, the school seeks similarly orientated schools and preferably those with students who already speak some German. The age group is 15-16 and visits will last two to three weeks at a time. The students will be expected to live with families of the students of the partner school and shadow the students in their classes and activities. Sightseeing and cultural trips will be organised during weekends. For further information please contact,
Dr Caroline KrifkaPfaffenwimmer, Bischoefliches Gymnasium, Lange Gasse 2, 8010 Graz, Austria. E-mail [email protected]
Time Jugglers Organised by the City of Granada in Spain, this project is aimed at improving the quality of life for its population and will focus on achieving a balance between work and home life for both employed and unemployed people. The project hopes
14 to change sexist attitudes in society, bring women's issues into the public arena, combine the rural and urban contexts and develop a knowledge base for these issues. EU partners are sought which have experience of these issues. For further information please contact,
Gloria Jiménez, Horno de San Matías 4, 18010 Granada, Spain. Tel: 00 34 958 216 120, Fax: 00 34 958 224 925, E-mail: oficina@[email protected]
15 OTHER EUROPEAN FUNDING
In addition to mainstream Structural Fund Programmes, the European Commission presents many more funding opportunities for the voluntary and community sector. Calls for tenders, proposals and expressions of interest are announced thematically through each department or Directorates-General and are updated frequently. Financial allocations for the following funding programmes are displayed in Euro. For information, at the time of publication the exchange rate was as follows: £1: 1.38 Euro. This exchange rate was taken from The Daily Telegraph on 23 February 2005.
QUICK REFERENCE: DEADLINES
THEME PROGRAMME DEADLINE
Communication Network Research Development 17 March 2005 17 March & 15 Research Nanotechnology September 2005
Education Socrates II 18 March 2005
Education Tempus Various Intelligent Energy 23 March 2005 Energy Europe Programme 31 May 2005 Innovation in Non-Formal Education Education 31 March 2005
Media Media Plus Programme 4 April 2005
Wider Europe Protecting Minorities 12 April 2005 Abroad
Research Citizens and Governance 13 April 2005 Anticipating Scientific Research and Technological Needs 13 April 2005 Public Health Action Health Programme 15 April 2005
Information Society Funding for E- 10 May 2005 Government
Research Descartes Prize 10 May 2005
16 Research Marie Curie Host 18 May 2005 Fellowships
Research Regions of Knowledge 19 May 2005
Research Publicising Science 24 May 2005
Research Small and Medium Sized 26 May & 14 Enterprises September 2005
Research International Co- 13 September 2005 operation
EDUCATION
Socrates II: Deadline 18 March 2005 As part of its call for projects to be funded from the Socrates II Education Programme in 2005 the European Commission has invited proposals for general observation, analysis and innovation activities. Schemes should aim to improve the quality of education systems and educational innovation in Europe, through the exchange of information, experience and good practice. Applications can be made by organisations and institutions based in the countries participating in the Socrates Programme, ie the European Union (EU) Member States, the European Free Trade Association countries and Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. However, each proposal must include at least five countries and at least one EU Member State. Projects should be designed to encourage and support a policy level debate on priorities set by Ministers in their 2001 report on future education and training system objectives for Europe. Projects should start on 1 October and last no more than twenty four months. A budget of Euro 2.297 million has been allocated to this call. The European Commission will award grants of up to 75% of eligible costs, to a maximum of Euro 220,000 per project. Further information and application forms are available online at, http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/programmes/socrates/observation/call_e n.html
Tempus Programme: Various Deadlines The European Commission has issued guidelines for project submissions to Tempus, the Programme for trans-European higher education co-operation. This scheme provides grants for the development and restructuring of universities and educational establishments in the Balkans, central Asia and the Mediterranean. Funding applications can be made by higher education establishments and non-academic institutions such as non-governmental organisations, businesses and public authorities. Organisations should be based
17 in an EU Member State or a partner country (currently the western Balkan countries of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia and Serbia and Montenegro, the central Asian countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan and the Mediterranean countries of Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority, Syria and Tunisia). Institutions in other countries may take part but on a self-financing basis.
The deadlines for submitting grant applications in 2005 will be,
Mobility grants: 15 June and 15 October Structural and complementary measures: 15 October Joint European projects: 15 December
Further information and application forms can be found on the Tempus website, www.eft.eu.int/tempus.nsf
Innovation in Non-Formal Education: Deadline 31 March 2005 The European Commission has invited funding applications from innovative co- operation, training and information projects in the field of non-formal education. Local and regional authorities and non-governmental youth organisations are encouraged to submit proposals. Funded by the EU Socrates, Leonardo and Youth Programmes for education, vocational training and young people, projects should follow one of the following priority themes or areas,
• Cultural diversity and tolerance • Innovation in youth work • Co-operation between local or regional authorities and youth NGOs • Less favoured regions • Eastern Europe, Caucasus, South East Europe
Projects should also have a clear transnational European dimension and contribute to European co-operation in youth matters. More specifically, they should lead to the creation and/or consolidation of strong partnerships between youth organisations or partnerships between youth organisations and public bodies. http://europa.eu.int/comm/youth/program/call_action_5_en.html
18 ENERGY
Energy Funding: Deadlines 23 March & 31 May 2005 Projects which develop energy efficiency, the rational use of energy and new and renewable energy sources, including in transport and developing countries, can apply for funding from the Intelligent Energy Europe Programme. The Programme is open to public and private sector organisations based in the European Union, European Free Trade Area or candidate countries and should be transnational. Projects should last no more than three years. Funding applications for general activities and local and regional energy agencies should be submitted by 23 March 2005. Applications to fund events should be sent to the European Commission by 31 May 2005. Further information is available from the Commission at, http://europa.eu.int/comm/energy/intelligent/index_en.html
HEALTH
Health Funding: Deadline 15 April 2005 Partnerships of health organisations based in the European Union and accession countries are invited to submit projects for funding from the EU Public Health Action Programme. The Programme supports schemes which add value to European policy through the provision of information on health, tackling health risks and promoting health and preventing disease. Grants of up to 60% of project costs will be provided from the Public Health Programme and a budget of Euro 61.460 million has been provided for schemes in 2005. Further information is available from the Commission at, http://europa.eu.int/comm/health/ph_programme/howtoapply/call_for_propal_ en.htm
New Health Agency A new European Union Health Agency has been set up to help the European Commission carry out its Public Health Programme. The Executive Agency for the Public Health Programme is based in Luxembourg with a staff of thirty seven. It follows a cost benefit study which found that an executive agency would be a more effective way of managing the implementation and technical aspects of the EU's Public Health Programme. The study also suggested that giving this work to an agency would free up the Commission's own time to focus on political activities. Initially, the Agency will be responsible for implementing the Programme's annual work plans, preparing calls for tenders and proposals, assessing bids and controlling payments. It will also host meetings, workshops and conferences. From 2006, its role will be expanded to cover the provision of
19 health information and the reaction to health risks. For more information please visit, www.epha.org/a/1619
INFORMATION SOCIETY
Funding for E-Government: Deadline 10 May 2005 The European Commission has announced new funding for projects under the 2005 eTen scheme, which covers many of the e-government activities engaged in by local authorities. The purpose of eTen is to help the deployment of e-services with a European dimension. It focuses strongly on public services, particularly in areas where Europe has a competitive advantage. The programme aims to accelerate the take up of services, in order to further the European model of an inclusive, cohesive society. In particular, the scheme promotes public services which give every citizen, enterprise and administration full opportunity to gain from the information society. Organisations, including local authorities are invited to submit proposals for initial deployment or market validation projects. These must cover one of the following areas, • E-government • E-health • E-inclusion • E-learning • Trust and security • Services supporting small and medium sized enterprises http://europa.eu.int/information_society/activities/eten/calls/cfp20051/index _en.htm
MEDIA
Media Marketing: Deadline 4 April 2005 The European Commission has allocated Euro 2.2 million under the Media Plus Programme to support the promotion and marketing of audiovisual festivals. Grants of up to 50% of costs will be awarded to schemes which encourage the promotion and circulation of European works at trade shows, fairs and festivals in Europe and around the world and the networking of film professionals. For more information please visit, www.europa.eu.int/comm/avpolicy/media/festiv_en.html
20 RESEARCH
Regional Research Drive: Deadline 19 May 2005 Consortia of regional organisations, including regional development authorities, are invited to submit bids for funding for projects which promote increased and better regional investment in research. In its second call for Regions of Knowledge, the European Commission will support schemes which develop learning, co-ordination and co-operation between regional policies and initiatives, with the aim of encouraging innovation and research in the European Union's regions. To be eligible, each submitting consortia should involve three or more organisations from three or more different European Union Member States or associated countries. At least one partner should come from a new Member State or from an Objective 1 region. A budget of Euro 8.95 million has been allocated for this call, which has a closing date of 19 May. Further information about the call can be found on the Commission's website at, http://fp6.cordis.lu/fp6/call_details.cfm?CALL_ID=180#
All selected projects will become members of the EU Innovating Regions in Europe Network, set up to promote regional innovation. Further information can be found online at, www.innovating-regions.org
Research Calls Several calls for proposals under the Sixth EU Framework Programme for Research and Development have been issued by the European Commission. Please note, further contact information for all calls is presented at the end of this item.
Citizens and Governance: Deadline 13 April 2005 The European Commission has prioritised research into improving the distribution of knowledge and the development of a knowledge based society as part of its aim of integrating and strengthening the European Research Area. Applications are invited from consortia of organisations from EU or accession countries for topics such as education strategies for social inclusion, social inequality, privatisation and public policy, crime and criminalisation, gender and citizenship and values and religion in Europe. Further information is available from the website and e-mail at the end of this article, quoting references FP6- 2004-CITIZENS-4, FP6-2004-CITIZENS-5 and FP6-2004-CITIZENS-6.
Small and Medium Sized Enterprises: Deadlines 26 May & 14 September 2005 Grants are available for research projects involving consortia of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and research organisations from the European Union and accession countries. There are two closing dates for this type of initiative, 26 May and 14 September. Further information is available, quoting
21 references FP6-2004-SME-COLL and FP6-2004-SME-COOP, from the website cited or e-mail: [email protected]
Anticipating Scientific and Technological Needs: Deadline 13 April 2005 Grants are available for consortia of research organisations from European Union and accession countries involved in new and emerging areas of science or technology, including synthetic biology, what it means to be human and measuring the impossible. The closing date for applications is 13 April and further information is available, quoting references FP6-204-NEST-C and FP6- 2004- NEST-Path from the website cited or e-mail: [email protected]
Communication Network Development: Deadline 17 March 2005 Consortia of research organisations from the European Union and accession countries are invited to submit proposals for schemes involving the development of research infrastructure and network development. The closing date for applications is 17 March and further information is available from the website cited quoting reference FP6-2004- Infrastructures-6.
International Co-operation: Deadline 13 September 2005 Grants are available for research projects involving countries outside the European Union and accession countries. Research consortia made up of partners from the EU and developing countries can apply for funding for projects in public health, resource management, food security and farming. Consortia with partners from the EU and Mediterranean countries can apply for funding for environment, renewable energy and health projects. Applications should be submitted by 13 September. Further information is available from the website cited quoting references FP6- 2004-INCO-DEV-3, FP6-2004-INCO-MPC- 3 or FP6-2004-INCO-WBC/SSA-3.
Descartes Prize: Deadline 10 May 2005 Nominations are invited for the 2005 prize, awarded for excellence in research spanning international borders and for research communications activities. Prizes will be at least Euro 200,000 for international research and Euro 50,000 for communications. The closing date is 10 May and further details are available, quoting reference FP6-2004-Science-and- Society-12, from the website cited or e-mail: [email protected]
Marie Curie Host Fellowships: Deadline 18 May 2005 Grants for fellowships are available for research involving the transfer of knowledge. The closing date for proposals is 18 May. Further information is available from the website cited, quoting reference FP6-2004-Mobility-3.
Nanotechnology: Deadlines 17 March & 15 September 2005 Applications are invited from consortia for schemes to develop nanotechnology in areas such as health, medicine, optics, food and the environment as well as the
22 development of new processes and production technology using nanotechnology. The closing date for project submissions is 17 March and 15 September and further details are available on the website cited, quoting references FP6-2004- NMP-NI-4, FP6- 2004-NMP-TI-4 and FP6-2004-NMPSME- 4.
Information about the Sixth Framework Programme and the individual programmes is available from the FP6 Information desk website at, www.cordis.lu/fp6
In addition, the UK Department of Trade and Industry Office of Science and Technology has set up FP6UK, a resource dedicated to advising UK applicants and potential applicants seeking support from the EU Research Framework Programme. It can be contacted at,
Internet: http://fp6uk.ost.gov.uk E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 0870 600 6080 Fax: 0870 240 5929
Publicising Science: Deadline 24 May 2005 The European Commission has made Euro 2.2 million available from the Sixth Framework Programme for Research and Development for the organisation of events to promote science and raise public awareness of its social benefits. Applications can either be submitted by a single organisation from an EU Member State or associated state, or from consortia made up of organisations from at least two different EU countries and at least one other. http://fp6.cordis.lu/fp6/home.cfm
WIDER EUROPE
Protecting Minorities Abroad: Deadline 12 April 2005 Funding applications are invited from schemes which help promote the rights of minorities and fight racism and xenophobia in Central Asia, South East Europe and ten priority countries. Grants of between Euro 150,000 and Euro 500,000 will be awarded by the European Commission to projects submitted by non-profit making, non-governmental or higher education organisations with their headquarters in the European Union or an eligible country. Eligible projects include training programmes for community leaders, women and young people from ethnic minorities, schemes to help ethnic minorities obtain better access to justice and projects to increase their participation in public life and improve their cultural, linguistic and religious rights. The European Commission will also support schemes for monitoring discrimination and xenophobia, developing administrative and legal procedures to provide redress for victims and the
23 preparation of teaching materials for schools to raise awareness of diversity and combat racist attitudes. Grants will be given covering between 50% and 80% of project costs. Projects may be submitted by single organisations or by consortia of partner organisations. However, priority will be given to applications that either directly represent minorities or advocate for their rights. (Reference: EuropeAid/120883/C/G/Multi). When using the website below, please select - Other, Open, Grants, All, All. http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/cgi/frame12.pl
Extended Aid European Union External Relations Ministers have agreed to extend EU support for democracy and human rights in the developing world until the end of 2006. Meeting in December 2004, they approved an amendment of the 1999 Regulation on EU technical and financial support. The move will see Euro 134 million set aside for aid programmes in the developing world, aimed at promoting democracy and respect for fundamental freedoms. The European Commission will define the programmes' priorities, manage assistance, set annual work programmes and report back to the European Parliament on progress. Watch this space!
24 NON EUROPEAN FUNDING
Lottery News The Big Lottery Fund (BLF) has announced that it is to end grant-making in England by its well established regional committees and regional offices. Instead grant assessment and grant awards will normally come from one of two new operational centres – in the Midlands and the North of England. The existing regional committees will be abolished and replaced by new ‘stakeholder advisory panels’ and new ‘regional programmes’. It is expected that the changes will take place over the next two years. However the existing grants schemes in England will continue to run unchanged at least until April 2005 and it is expected that applications in the present form will continue to be accepted at least until that date.
The Big Lottery Fund has announced further details of the transition between current and new programmes in 2005. The New Opportunities Fund Programmes, which are all time-limited, will be phased out in accordance with the timetables set out in the relevant guidance. Over the next ten months the BLF will also be winding down its voluntary and community funding programmes - the Medium and Large Grants Programmes in England and the UK-wide Strategic Grants Programme, including international and research grants, previously run by the Community Fund. Grants under these programmes will be awarded up until November 2005. The BLF will continue to accept applications to these programmes until 31 May 2005.
The BLF’s first new programme, the Young People’s Fund, was launched recently and is currently being rolled out in England. In the second half of 2005, a range of other programmes will be launched. These will include a new UK wide international grants programme. Awards for All will also continue in 2005-2006.
For further information log on at, www.biglotteryfund.org.uk
Skills Identification and Training Support for Community Groups Do you know a group or groups who would benefit from free training, development of practical skills or learning new tools and techniques? The Neighbourhood Initiatives Foundation (NIF) is currently able to offer a number of community and voluntary groups a free training and support programme. The programme is aimed at smaller grass roots groups. Training would be identified through carrying out a training needs analysis and the group can then receive up to ten days of relevant training tailored to suit their needs. Training could include elements from courses identified in their existing training programme such as support in,
25 • Community Engagement • Facilitation Skills • Community Action Planning • Committee Skills • Business Planning • Evaluating and Monitoring Projects • Organising Community Events • Promotion and Publicity
All groups must fulfil the following criteria,
• A not-for-profit community organisation or group • Not receiving significant funding to support skills development and/or capacity building training • Would benefit from developing practical skills in community development and consultation tools and techniques • Will ensure the continued involvement of eight to fifteen local people throughout the programme • Will commit to feed back to NIF, throughout a twelve month period, on the progress of the group and comment on the effectiveness of their skills development and training programme
Neighbourhood Initiatives will,
• Work with the group to design and deliver a relevant training and skills building programme • Deliver training sessions that have been identified through a training needs analysis, plus additional worker time for evaluation mentoring and advice • Provide all training materials • Monitor progress of the group over twelve months to evaluate the application and effectiveness of the skills development and training programme
Groups are entitled to up to ten days training plus up to twelve half days evaluation and mentoring support over a twelve month period. The booking of venues and the costs of venues and refreshments are the responsibility of the group and cannot be paid for by NIF. If your group fits the criteria and you would like to take advantage of this free training please e-mail Paul or Claire at [email protected] / [email protected] or call for an application form on 0870 7700339. www.nif.co.uk
26 Small Grants for Volunteers: Open Call 1 February - 5 October 2005 2005 is the Year of the Volunteer. Volunteering England in partnership with BitC, the Media Trust, TimeBank, Youth Action Network and Youthnet are distributing small grants in order to enable and encourage more people to participate in the Year by taking action to address the needs of their own communities. 2005 small grants aim to support local people to put their own ideas into action. www.volunteering.org.uk/missions.php?id=935
Phoenix Bursaries Phoenix Bursaries support development activities in organisations which provide enterprise support in disadvantaged areas and/or to under-represented groups. The objective of Phoenix Bursaries is to develop the capacity of these organisations to deliver enterprise support to their clients. Bursaries will do this by financially supporting development activities which the organisation would otherwise lack the resources to undertake. These activities could develop the skills of an individual member of staff or the professionalism and capabilities of the organisation as a whole. What all the activities will have in common is that they will enhance the breadth and/or quality of enterprise support provided by the organisation to its clients. Phoenix Bursaries are available until 31 March 2006. Prospective applicants should in the first instance refer to published guidance notes which can be found at the following website. www.sbs.gov.uk/default.php?page=/phoenix/default.php
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation has updated their guidelines for applicants. The Foundation is one of the largest independent grant making bodies in the UK and provides grants for charitable purposes across the UK in four programme areas: arts and heritage, education, environment and social development. www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk
Transforming Lives Fund: Deadlines 11 April & 11 July 2005 The Camelot Foundation is looking for small to medium sized organisations across the UK that work with its priority groups for their Transforming Lives Fund: young parents or those at risk of becoming young parents; young asylum seekers; young people with mental health problems; and young disabled people. The deadline dates for applying for a Transforming Lives grant are 11 April and 11 July 2005. www.camelotfoundation.org.uk/translives/translives.cfm
27 CONSULTATIONS
Voluntary Action - Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) is launching a consultation process to determine the key strategic challenges facing the sector in the next few years. A series of nine regional events will be held to discuss a report, ‘Voluntary Action: meeting the challenges of the 21st Century’ which captures four essays written by academics: localism - new or old, civil renewal and civic society, social economy and funding. The report will be available from 21 February. For more information please e-mail Lizzie Andrews at [email protected]. www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/asp/search/ncvo/main.aspx?siteID=1
Barrow Community Plan Barrow Borough Council is seeking views about their Community Plan. The Community Plan presents a vision for the future of Barrow. It aims to co- ordinate the work of the public, private and community and voluntary sectors to improve the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of Barrow Borough and all of its residents. It is an overarching, strategic document that brings together a range of plans, objectives and strategies so that they can be delivered in a joined-up way. The Community Plan is currently being reviewed and a new Community Plan for Barrow Borough will be published in 2006. A guiding principle, underpinning the Community Plan, is that it will engage and involve local communities. If the Community Plan is to respond to public concerns, then it must involve local people in developing both the long-term vision and the shorter-term plan. So what's your long-term vision for the future of the Borough? What would you like to see improved? What would make Barrow Borough a better place to live or work? Have your say by answering a few questions online, www.barrowbc.gov.uk/main.asp?page=1325
If you prefer to write, you can use the FREEPOST address to send your comments about the Community Plan.
Planning Our Future Strategy and Regeneration Barrow Borough Council FREEPOST NAT22944 Barrow-in-Furness LA14 2BR
28 Public Sector Duty Codes of Practice: Deadline 22 April 2005 The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is currently consulting on major new changes in relation to disability equality for the public sector. The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 will be amended by the Disability Discrimination Bill 2005 to place a duty on all public sector authorities to promote disability equality. This duty will have a significant impact on the way in which all public services are run and on improving the lives of disabled people. It is part of a new breed of legislation that will serve to ensure that all public bodies build disability equality into the way in which they carry out their business. This new legislation will mean that public sector bodies will have a duty to promote disability equality in all aspects of their work – similar to the Race Relations Amendment Act. From the police to health services, schools, local authorities, NHS trusts, central government, the entire public sector will have a duty to promote the equalisation of opportunities for disabled people. The DRC are very keen to encourage a wide range of responses. www.drc-gb.org/thelaw/publicsectordutycodes.asp
Pendle Borough Council Equal Opportunities Consultation Pendle Borough Council is currently consulting on their Corporate Equality Plan which sets out how the Council will implement their Equal Opportunities Policy within the Borough. The Council is currently asking a wide range of key stakeholders including elected members, staff, statutory and non statutory partners, the voluntary and community sector and residents what they think. Please e-mail your replies to [email protected] or write to,
Mandy Haney Pendle Borough Council Town Hall Market Street Nelson Lancs BB9 7LG www.pendle.gov.uk/legal-services/equal-opportunities/index.htm
Pendle Borough Council Draft Race Equality Scheme: Deadline 11 March 2005 Pendle's residents are being asked what they think of the Council's new Draft Race Equality Scheme. The new scheme aims to address the way Council services are delivered and taken up by Pendle people from different racial backgrounds. Looking at partnership working, service delivery, communications and its staff, the scheme sets the Council goals to become an organisation that provides services that respond to the diverse needs of all of Pendle's communities. Local people from all backgrounds, not just Pendle's ethnic minority community, have
29 until Friday 11 March to give their views. Please e-mail your replies to [email protected] or write to,
Mandy Haney Pendle Borough Council Town Hall Market Street Nelson Lancs BB9 7LG
The documents are available in Urdu and large print. www.pendle.gov.uk/community-and-living/index.htm
Village Halls in Cumbria Survey Cumbria County Council is working with Voluntary Action Cumbria to conduct a survey of all village halls in Cumbria. The survey is gathering information on finances, state of repair, user levels, management structures and activities provided. The survey's findings will provide the first comprehensive source of information on the state of village halls in the county. Contact the consultation team for more information. www.cumbria.gov.uk/consultation/currentconsult.asp www.ruralcumbria.org.uk
30 TRAINING AND EVENTS
Community Cohesion Conference at the Palatine Club, Norfolk Street, Nelson 23 March 2005, 9.30am - 4.30pm
The aims of the day are:
• To celebrate community cohesion in Pendle • Drew Mackie Study: mapping exercise of agencies/community engagement through storytelling myth-busting by cartoons (Myths Over Pendle) • Share good practice between East Lancashire districts • To have an insight into community cohesion activity outside of East Lancashire
The Conference will be interactive and will include:
• Key note speakers • Case studies (Pendle people and their involvement in the storytelling technique) • Workshops
Delegates are invited from across East Lancashire, i.e. Pendle, Burnley, Rossendale, Hyndburn, Blackburn, Ribble Valley. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Further information is available from,
Audrey Drinkwater T: 01282 661 986 E: [email protected]
EIA Annual Conference 14-15 April 2005
The European Information Association (EIA) is an international body of information specialists whose aim is to develop, co-ordinate and improve access to European Union (EU) information. Every year the Association organises a range of events and training courses designed for both experienced EU information providers and those new to the subject. The EIA will hold its Annual Conference on Thursday 14 April - Friday 15 April 2005 in London. By joining the EIA’s Conference you can find out about recent and future developments in the fast moving field of EU information. You will learn what the new European Commission believes are its priorities for information as it starts a new term; get an overview of the important information developments in the last twelve months from one of Europe's leading authorities; input your own ideas on what
31 the Commission's leading database should be providing and find out what EU Institutions and Agencies are doing about their information policies and provision. The workshop sessions will give you the chance to learn and contribute to a variety of key topics ranging from the constitutional treaty to EU web archiving. Finally - there'll be a great opportunity to participate in an informed debate on the effectiveness - or otherwise - of how the EU tackles information with a chance to hear from leading proponents and opponents of EU policy. For further information and to book a place please visit the following website. www.eia.org.uk/events.htm
Effective Marketing for the Small Organisation 6 April 2005 – Manchester
Whether you are a fundraiser, campaigner, manager or recruiter, for your work to succeed your organisation must have a strong public profile and the ability to ‘market’ your message to various audiences. This course aims to:
• Show you how to define your public and the messages you want to convey • Help you identify and prioritise key promotional opportunities • Illustrate how to develop clear promotional objectives • Examine the most appropriate mix of marketing and promotion methods for your situation
Facilitating and Group Dynamics 6 April 2005 – Manchester
A workshop for senior managers and team leaders whose responsibilities include facilitating meetings. The aim is to give participants a clear sense of the facilitator’s responsibilities and an understanding about how people come together and the sort of problems that can result. Having discussed theory in the morning, the afternoon offers participants the opportunity to put ideas into practice and get feedback on style and strategies.
Course code: FGD £100, £135, £195 according to the status of your organisation
For further information or to book any of the two courses please contact:
DSC Training 24 Stephenson Way London NW1 2DP T: 08450 77 77 07
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Essentials of Fundraising Series – Bolton 11, 12 & 26 April 2005
These half day courses are presented by Gareth Edwards, a fundraising manager with 20 years experience in the sector. He now specialises in delivering a range of fundraising, training and creative solutions to all kinds of organisations in the voluntary sector. These series have a total of six courses:
• Course 1 – Essentials of corporate fundraising • Course 2 – Essentials of community and events fundraising • Course 3 – Essentials of individual donor fundraising • Course 4 – Essentials of legacy fundraising • Course 5 – Essentials of trust fundraising • Course 6 – Essentials of capital appeal fundraising
For further information, or to book a place please contact:
Company Solutions (UK) Ltd Farplace Sidehead Westgate Co Durham DL13 1LE T: 01388 517 703 F: 01388 517 044 E: [email protected] W: www.companysolutions.biz
Media Interview Training 21 April 2005 – Manchester
Practice radio, press and TV interviews in front of a camera and a microphone with video analysis to become an articulate spokesperson, sought after by the media.
To book your place please contact:
Media Trust T: 0207 874 7610
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Writing Effective Promotional Material 27 May 2005 – Manchester
This course enables delegates to write copy which persuades and motivates. It will help you to design layouts for impact and readability and to convey the type of image you desire to your readership. The day splits into four sessions:
• Session 1 - Lays out the groundwork and looks at audience type and reading habits • Session 2 - Considers theme, slogans and logos and the use of headlines • Session 3 - Looks at length of copy, use of illustrations and emphatic devices • Session 4 - Puts forward different leaflet styles and layout
Course Code: WEP
Intermediate Public Speaking 2 June & 1 July 2005 – Manchester
For delegates who have completed the basic course or who have some experience of public speaking. The course covers:
• Researching the audience • Event and venue • Tailoring the talk to the audience • Making it interesting • Using notes and visual aids • Handling nerves
Each delegate will make a short presentation to the group.
Course Code: IPS
For further information or to book on any of the courses please contact:
DSC Training 24 Stephenson Way London NW1 2DP T: 08450 77 77 07 F: 0207 391 4808
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Conflict Resolution Skills for Young People 8 April 2005 - Manchester
This course is relevant to any worker who deals with young people (11 yrs – 17 yrs) who sometimes struggles to communicate effectively and calmly. The training will provide workers with materials and direct experience of the activities used to enable them to run the programme in their work setting. It is applicable to group work or to work on a one to one basis.
For more information or to book a place please contact:
The Centre for Fun and Families 177 – 179 Narborough Road Leicester LE3 0PE T: 0116 223 4254 F: 0116 275 8558 E: [email protected]
35 PUBLICATIONS
A Guide to UK Company Giving 2004/2005
This new edition is an asset for anyone involved in fundraising from companies. 60 companies make a first appearance, while layout has been improved to show clearer information on community support policies, the level of cash and in-kind giving, examples of organisations receiving help and much more.
ISBN 1 903991 53 6 £29.95
The Environmental Funding Guide
This popular guide is for anyone who wants to raise money or support for environmental activity. This includes urban regeneration and sustainable development as well as conservation of our natural and built heritage. The guide covers all major sources of funding.
ISBN 1 900360 21 7 £12.50
Effective Customer Care
If you work in a voluntary or community organisation, you have ‘customers’, whether they are users, clients or beneficiaries, funders, donors or buyers. This book outlines the 14 basic rules of good customer care and includes sample questionnaires to help you check the quality of your communication and service.
ISBN 1 9010360 36 5 £9.95
Create - A toolkit for creative problem solving in the not-for-profit sector
The purpose of this book is to build the capacity of individuals and work teams to live in a difficult environment and to equip them with the skills that will help them bring alternative, wider dimension thinking to solving a range of presenting problems. This book is aimed at managers, department heads, trustees, and chief executives. It will help them:
• Think clearly about their problems • Generate the maximum number of options • Think critically to select the best option • Create a creativity culture in the team or organisation • Build their own creativity muscles
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ISBN 1 903991 57 9 £14.95
Information Management for Voluntary & Community Organisations
This practical guide will help managers use information as a positive resource for their organisation. This book aims to help you:
• Store and retrieve the information you need • Cut down on the information you don’t need • Share information effectively • Use information technology sensibly
ISBN 1 900360 48 9 £12.50
The Good Practice Guide for Everyone Who Works with Volunteers
The Good Practice Guide is a handbook for everyone involved in volunteer management – it’s packed with information and advice about all aspects of working with volunteers.
ISBN 1 897708 98 4 £12.50
All the publications can by ordered from:
DSC Books 24 Stephenson Way London NW1 2DP T: 08450 77 77 07 F: 0207 391 4804 E: [email protected] W: www.dsc.org.uk
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