Ian Ferguson
From: Ian Ferguson [[email protected]] Sent: 12 July 2012 16:25 To: 'Mark Waddington' Subject: Council for Voluntary Service News - 12 July 2012
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CVS Central Lancashire will be holding a six week information exhibition in the Guild Hall Arcade between 20th August and 2nd October. We held a similar event last year at the St George's Shopping Centre and it was a huge success. This is a chance to promote your services and to find out about other services being provided in and around Preston. Bring your stands, bring your banners, bring your leaflets and your posters! We anticipate an even bigger event this year as it is Guild year and we would like to encourage as much participation as possible. We already have many groups signed up but if you would like to be involved, all you need to do is visit our website http://www.cvscentrallancashire.org.uk and click on Useful Links. At the bottom of that page you will find a document entitled "Information Event Sign-up". Complete that form and return it to us, either by hand, by post or by email.
And now, the news …
Guild 2012 City to adopt ship A Royal Navy ship will be ‘adopted’ by Preston to celebrate Guild year. HMS Charger will be unveiled at the Riversway Festival on Preston docks on July 21. The 68ft patrol vessel will sail into the dock basin alongside Preston Marina’s boat, the Puffin, before being piped ashore for the adoption ceremony. The 54-ton vessel will sail into Preston on July 20 and tie up in the lock before the ceremony the following day. The public will be able to board the ship between 3pm-6pm on July 21 and also between 10am-12noon on July 22 at Preston Marina. http://www.lep.co.uk/news/local/city-to-adopt-ship-1-4713085
Games make city the biggest winner Preston is set for a £3m lift as it prepares to host a major sporting event this weekend. More than 4,500 athletes representing 100 businesses will arrive in the city from Thursday for the annual UK Corporate Games. Games director Ben Sedgemore said the Games was the biggest hosted in the UK for five years, when the economic downturn hit the country. http://www.lep.co.uk/news/local/games-make-city-the-biggest-winner-1-4721542
Reunion after 20 years for Guild Morris men It takes a big gig to prompt the Original Garstang Morris Men to stage a reunion. The original team members danced together in the 1972 Preston Guild torchlight procession. They sought to recreate that high point by reuniting for the same parade in 1992’s Guild. Now, the original folk dance enthusiasts have decided to go for the hat-trick by taking part in this year’s Guild festivities once again. http://www.lep.co.uk/news/reunion-after-20-years-for-guild-morris-men-1-4721550
Photo Competition for Guild
1 Photographers are being urged to get creative for a Preston Guild project. Festival organisers are offering an iPad for the most creative take on a Preston Guild ‘G’ logo. Snappers are being asked to create their own version of the logo and take a photo of it . A spokesman said: “The ‘G’ could take on one of the five Guild themes including international, green, people, business or creativity.” Entries can be uploaded to the Guild website, meaning people across the world can take part. The deadline is September 14. See www.prestonguild2012.com/g-photo
Contemporary Circus Company swings into Preston for Guild Festival - 3rd September One of France's most exciting acrobatic circus companies will wow crowds in Preston this September as part of the Preston Guild 2012 celebrations. Compagnie Bam will bring their jaw- dropping one-hour performance, 'Switch', to the big top on Avenham Park, just one of many events taking place over the ten days during Preston Guild City Festival. The company fuses elements of traditional and contemporary circus acts, mixing teeterboard, Chinese pole and breathtaking acrobatics with comedy, song and dance. 'Switch' will see five artists working individually and as a group to captivate the audience with a unique blend of circus skills and daring acrobatics. Formed by graduates from France's circus school of Chalon, and based in Amiens, this travelling circus with a difference has amazed audiences in their native country and abroad. Compagnie Bam has been brought to the UK by independent arts development charity SeaChange as part of a cross-channel project to develop links between UK towns and cities and circus companies in France and Spain. Street performers at the Trades Procession on 1 September will give spectators a taste of the showcase expected at the circus, which promises to be a great value family event. ADULTS £6; CHILDREN £5; FAMILY TICKET £20 (2 adults & 3 children) Video and Ticket Sales http://www.prestonguildhall.com/site/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=79&Itemid=103#switch
3,000 miles won’t come between me and Guild Ex-pat Jean Merrifield isn’t going to let the small matter of 3,000 miles stand in the way of her fifth Preston Guild. The sprightly 95-year-old has been to every Guild celebration since she appeared as an angel in 1922 in one of the processions. Jean emigrated to Canada in 1982 but returned to Preston for the 1992 Guild and is determined to do the same again in September. http://www.lep.co.uk/community/3-000-miles-won-t-come-between-me-and-guild-1-4727594
Funding and Fundraising Community Rights Grants Programme - Opens mid July A new £11.5m support scheme will help voluntary organisations take over the running of public services in their communities. The Community Right to Challenge Grant Programme will complement the wider Community Rights Programme which includes a advice service run by Locality. The grants programme will open in mid-July and more information on criteria and applications will be available then. To register your interest visit: http://www.thesocialinvestmentbusiness.org/our-funds/communityrights/
Carers Trust - Deadline 3 August Carers Trust are delighted to announce the launch of their new small grants programme, Young Carers Can… Grants of up to £2,500 will be awarded to provide fun, social and structured activities that will tackle social exclusion and improve the self-esteem of young carers. Applications are sought from Third Sector/not for profit organisations that wish to provide support activities for young carers across the UK. Please find further information and application details at: http://tinyurl.com/youngcarerscan
The Sita Trust Young Person Volunteering Fund - Deadline 13 August Through this new fund, the SITA Trust can provide grants of up to £10,000 for volunteering projects owned by 14-25 year olds. To be eligible for funding projects must be in one of the 115 funding 2 zones located around waste processing sites operated by SITA UK. (including Preston). This fund aims to help young people aged 14-25 to volunteer their time to create or enhance facilities that can be enjoyed by the wider community. To be eligible applicants must demonstrate that young people will be fully involved in the design and development of the project. http://www.sitatrust.org.uk/volunteering
Grants Available for Community Tree Planting - Deadline 17 August The Big Tree Plant, a campaign to encourage people and communities to plant more trees in England's towns, cities and neighbourhoods has announced that its funding programme is currently open for applications. A total of £4 million is available (to March 2015) to support community groups to plant trees in towns, cities and residential areas throughout England. The funding is for community and civic groups, or other non-profit organisations to establish community-led tree planting projects in areas that would benefit most. The trees must be planted in streets or in green places that are open to all to visit or where local people will benefit from them. Groups working in areas where more trees would help to improve residents’ quality of life are strongly encouraged to apply for the funding. http://www.forestry.gov.uk/england-bigtreeplant
Supporting You to Help Others Grant - Deadline 31 August MacMillian Cancer Support has announced that the next deadline for applications to its “Supporting You to Help Others Grant” is the 31st August 2012. Grants of up to £3,000 are available to people affected by cancer. Applications can be submitted by groups o f people affected by cancer; as well as support groups; or individuals. http://www.macmillan.org.uk/HowWeCanHelp/CancerSupportGroups/HowWeSupportYourGroup.aspx
Funding to Encourage Innovation and Quality in Youth Work - Deadline 3 September The European Commission has issued a new call for proposals through its Youth in Action programme. Under this call, non-profit organisations or networks active in the field of youth can apply for grants of up to €100,000 for projects that introduce, implement and promote innovation and quality in non-formal education and youth work. Projects must be based on a transnational partnership between at least four organisations from different programme countries (including the applicant), of which at least one is a Member State of the European Union. http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/funding/2012/call_action_4_4_en.php
Wingate Foundation Music Grants Programme - Deadline 14 September The Music Grants programme supports those areas of music performance and education which do not readily attract backing from commercial sponsors or other funding bodies, or which are not eligible for public funding. Priority will be given to those organisations which give opportunities to young professionals and to education projects for young people as well as for new adult audiences. This would include direct assistance as well as funding for organisations which promote their work or performance, and support for Master Classes. The Foundation will be prepared to consider applications for support for on-going expenses and will be willing to consider this for a period up to three years. Grants range from £1,000 to £10,000. http://www.wingatefoundation.org.uk/sc_music.php
British Telecom Community Connection Awards - Deadline 7 September BT has announced that they are now accepting applications through their Connection Con-nections Awards programme. BT Community Connections is an award scheme that supports groups that are able to demonstrate how they help the local community learn about the benefits of the internet and how they will train members of the community on how to use the internet.
http://www.btplc.com/Responsiblebusiness/Supportingourcommunities/Digitalinclusion/Majorprogrammes /BTCommunityConnections/index.htm
Call for Proposals - Youth in Action Partnerships - Deadline 17 September 3 The European Commission has issued a new call for proposals through its Youth in Action programme. Under this call, grants of up to €100,000 are available to support partnerships between regional or local public bodies or other stakeholders active in the youth sector at European level. The aim of the partnerships is to develop long-term projects which combine vari ous measures of the ‘Youth in Action’ programme. The type of actions that can be funded under this call include; trans- national youth exchanges, national or trans-national youth initiatives, European voluntary service, and training and networking. The total funding available is €2.5 million and projects will have a minimum duration of 12 months and a maximum duration of 18 months. Financial assistance will be up to 50 % of a project’s total eligible expenses. http://eur-lex.europa.eu/
Music Funding for Individuals Organisations & Groups - Deadline 17 September The Performing Rights Society (PRS) for Music Foundation, the UK's leading funder of new music across all genres, has announced that its funding programme for individuals, organisations and groups is currently open for applications. The funding programme is open to any individual or not- for-profit organisation whose project or programme fits with all three of th e PRS’s funding priorities. These are; to support the creation and performance of outstanding new music in any genre; to develop artists to their full potential; and to inspire audiences UK-wide. Through this programme individuals as well as a wide range of organisations and groups such as bands; ensembles; collectives; charities; local authority and schools; etc working in any genre of new music can apply for grants of up to £25,000 (£5,000 for first time applicants). http://www.prsformusicfoundation.com/Funding
Lloyds TSB Foundation Launches £2Million Funding Programme to Support Older People - Deadline 20 September The Lloyds TSB has announced a new £2 million funding programme to support projects aimed at improving the lives of older people living in difficult financial circumstances in England and Wales. The funding is open to all registered charities that are currently working with older people particularly those living in financial difficulties; that can demonstrate a track record and knowledge of working with this group of people; and are particularly interested in innovative work and proactive interventions that encourage and support individual empowerment and independence. http://www.lloydstsbfoundations.org.uk/FundingProgrammes/Pages/Olderpeopleprogramme.aspx
2013 GlaxoSmithKline IMPACT Awards - Deadline 21 September The Awards are open to applications from small and medium UK registered charities that have existed for a minimum of three years. The Awards are an annual scheme that recognises and rewards small to medium sized charities that are doing excellent work to improve people's health. Up to ten winners will receive £30,000 plus the overall winner will receive an extra £10,000. Up to ten runners-up will receive £3,000. Award winners will be invited to send two representatives to take part in the GSK IMPACT Awards Development Network, a free training programme valued at £4,000 for each organisation that is hosted by The King’s Fund. http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/current_projects/gsk_impact_awards/
The British & Foreign Schools Society - Deadline 26 September The Society supports organisations that reach out to children in remote or impoverished areas, improving inclusivity in education and providing much-needed facilities. The Society normally makes grants for educational projects totaling about £500,000 in any one year. Although a few grants are made to individuals, the majority (85% of grants) are made to schools, other charities and educational bodies. http://www.bfss.org.uk/grants/
Help The Homeless - Deadline 30th September Grants of up to £5,000 are available towards capital costs to support projects that assist disadvantaged individuals in their return to mainstream society, through residential or training
4 facilities. Grants to larger charities may be considered if the project is suitable innovative and only possible for a larger organisation to develop it. http://www.help-the-homeless.org.uk/
Church and Community Fund - Deadline 30th September The overall aim of the Church and Community Fund is to grow the Church of England and develop its capacity to engage with the whole community. Through the Fund community projects run by parish churches, deaneries, dioceses and other bodies connected to or working in partnership with the Church of England can apply for funding for projects that significantly expand the Church’s engagement with neighbourhood renewal; seek innovative ways of developing established community projects so that they either grow existing or evolve into new communities of Christian Faith, and; replicate models of successful community engagement across the wider church. The level of grants available range from £10,000 to £20,000; except for the theme relating to the replication of projects where grants are in excess of £20,000. http://www.ccfund.org.uk/engage/what-s-new/post/16-funding-themes-open-for-applications/
McDonald's KickStart Grants - Deadline 30 September The aim of the programme is to support community football throughout the UK. A total of £75,000 is available in 2012 through the McDonalds Kick Start scheme and local community football teams can apply for grants of between £500 and £2,500 for activities such as improving club facilities; grounds-keeping tools; training courses; pitch hire; van hire; washing machines for kit etc. Individuals can apply for a grant on behalf of their club, as long as they are recognised by their national FA, and have at least one team at or below junior (U18) level. Applicants must be over 18 and involved with the club at some level, such as a coach, volunteer or parent. http://www.mcdonalds.co.uk/ukhome/Sport/Football/Investment/small-grant.html
Help a Heart Grants - Deadline 2 October The British Heart Foundation has announced that the next closing date for applications through its Help a Heart Grants programme is the 2nd October 2012. Through the programme community and voluntary groups a re able to apply for funding of between £300 and £2,000 to promote heart health in their area. Anything that promotes heart health may be eligible for a Help a Heart Grant. The Foundation are particularly interested in original and creative ideas. Projects must be patient led. The more evidence of patient involvement and need applicants can provide, the stronger their application will be. Previous projects supported include: African dancing for women from black, minority and ethnic communities; promoting healthy heart habits through sport and a healthy diet for 13 - 25 year olds; and ‘Grow your own veg' projects for children and young people from disadvantaged areas. http://www.bhf.org.uk/heart-health/how-we-help/funding/help-a-heart-grants.aspx
Workplace Cycle Challenge Prize - Deadline 12 October Nesta, Challenge for Change and Cycling Touring Club (CTC) are launching a Workplace Cycle Challenge Prize to increase the number of people cycling to and from work in the UK. Since 2008 Challenge for Change and CTC have run 34 workplace cycling programmes engaging with more than 50,000 people from 2,100 organisations. The Workplace Cycle Challenge Prize is now calling on UK workplaces with more than 10 employees to come up with new ways of increasing the number of employees cycling to and from work. The winner will be awarded a prize of £25,000. A total of £25,000 development will also be awarded across competitors. http://www.nesta.org.uk/areas_of_work/challengeprizes/cyclingchallenges/assets/features/workplace_cycle_challe nge_prize
Grants to Help New, Innovative Visual Arts Projects - Deadline 15 October The Elephant Trust offers grants to artists and institutions (priority is given to small organisations and galleries) for new, innovative visual arts projects based in the UK. The Trust's aim is to make it possible for artists and those presenting their work to undertake and complete projects when confronted by lack of funds. The Trust supports projects that develop and improve the knowledge, 5 understanding and appreciation of the fine arts. Priority is now being given to artists and small organisations and galleries who should submit well argued, imaginative proposals for making or producing new work or exhibitions. Arts Festivals are not supported. http://www.elephanttrust.org.uk/docs/intro.html
The British Film Institute Film Fund - No Deadline Through the fund a total of £18 million a year is available for filmmakers in the UK who are emerging or world class and capable of creating distinctive and entertaining work. The funding is available for the development, production and completion of feature films. The British Film Institute welcome applications for all kinds of film – from commercial mainstream to experimental, from genre movies to personal stories, from documentaries to animation to live-action fiction. http://www.bfi.org.uk/film-industry/lottery-funding-filmmaking
Council For British Archaeology's Challenge Fund - No Deadline The Council for British Archaeology (CBA) is inviting applications from groups, societies and individuals working in a voluntary capacity or promoting voluntary involvement in archaeology through their Challenge Fund. Grants of up to £750 are available to support innovative research projects, which will enhance the understanding of local heritage, and thus aid its future care. http://www.britarch.ac.uk/grants/challengefunding
Young Roots - No Deadline Young Roots offers grants of between £3,000 and £50,000. The scheme aims to involve 11-25 year- olds in finding out about their heritage, developing skills, building confidence and promoting community involvement. Projects needs to be related to the heritage of the UK. For example, it could involve young people researching a local archive or doing practical casework on a nature reserve. Projects must also show how young people are managing and participating in the project. http://www.hlf.org.uk/HowToApply/programmes/Pages/youngroots.aspx
Breaks 4 Kids - No Deadline Breaks 4 Kids is a charitable fund, run by YHA (Youth Hostel Association) that supports under- privileged young people under the age of 18, travelling as part of an organised group such as; school class, youth club, church group, or a group organised by a body such as the Youth Offending Group or Connexions. They offer grants for up to 50% of the cost of accommodation and food. Trips can be organised or there is a YHS School Trip package available which includes organised activities, linked to the national curriculum which offers social and educational benefits. Applications for funding can be made at any time but must be made at least 8 weeks before the trip commences. http://www.breaks4kids.co.uk/schools-and-groups/index.aspx
Sports Wheelchair Sponsorship Scheme - No Deadline Sports clubs, associations and schools can apply to the Lord’s Taverners for funding to assist with the purchase of manual sports wheel chairs for young people aged between 8 and 25. The Lord's Taverners have initiated this scheme to help young disabled people participate in and enjoy wheelchair sport. The funding which is being made available through the Sports Wheelchairs Sponsorship Scheme will award grants of up to 50% of the cost of the wheelchair with a maximum grant of £1,500. The Lord’s Taverners also have a multi-sports wheelchair scheme which enables applicants to obtain a standard chair at a subsidised cost of £350. http://www.lordstaverners.org/charity/support-and-funding/sport-wheelchairs.htm
Rosemere Cancer Foundation: Cycle in Africa plea to boost funds for cancer The Rosemere Cancer Foundation has teamed up with Global Adventure Challenges to give people the chance to take part in the ride of a lifetime in Africa and help fight cancer at the same time. Unite and Bike Against Cancer 2013 is a newly created challenge created specially for cancer charities and will bring together men and women from all backgrounds in a 400km cycling challenge covering many locations in Africa. Sarah Ravenscroft, head of fundraising at the Rosemere Cancer Foundation, said: “This chall enge is a once in a lifetime opportunity to really test yourself, all against one of the most stunning backdrops on the planet. “We are expecting places to get filled up quickly, 6 so people should get in touch as soon as they can to guarantee a place.” For more information on joining the challenge including a brochure with details about the challenge, call Sarah Ravenscroft on 01772 528198.
Preston Domestic Violence Service: Cash fears ‘will leave victims with no help’ Victims of domestic violence will be left with no help if cash is not found to fund support workers, the boss of a Preston victim service warned today. Funding for Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs) across Lancashire is under threat. IDVAs are trained specialists who provide a service to victims at high risk of harm from partners, ex-partners or family members. County Coun David Smith, community safety lead for Lancashire County Council, said: “Negotiations are taking place with our partners to secure the IDVA service beyond April 2013, when the current funding arrangements cease.” http://www.lep.co.uk/community/cash-fears-will-leave-victims-with-no-help-1-4709109
St Catherine Hospice: Hospice faces huge payout after concert cancelled The heaviest June rainfall in living memory has led to the first ever cancellation of St Catherine Hospice’s Symphony at The Tower. The popular outdoor concert was due to be held in the surroundings of Hoghton Tower near Preston, but the perilous ground conditions has led to a decision to axe the event. Not only is this a major blow to all those looking to attend the concert, hospice bosses admitted they will lose out on around £100,000 as they were uninsured for the cancellation. http://www.lep.co.uk/community/hospice-faces-huge-payout-after-concert-cancelled-1-4709461 Hospice touched by support Bosses at a hospice forced to cancel one of its biggest fundraising events due to hazardous conditions caused by the bad weather today praised the support they have had. The hospice faced losing around £100,000 as they were uninsured for the cancellation and looked set to lose their costs of around £63,000 as well as the anticipated £30,000 of profit. However, hospice chiefs have today revealed that they have been touched by the messages of support they have received from people as well as people contacting them to say they would still like to donate their ticket costs to St Catherine’s. http://www.lep.co.uk/community/hospice-touched-by-support-1-4721520 Call for refunds for axed event St Catherine’s Hospice in Lostock Hall near Preston is running a helpline to issue refunds for people who bought tickets for the Symphony at the Tower which was cancelled due to the bad weather. The helplines are open from 10am. Call 01772 695290 or 01772 324540.
Mobile phone service will donate 10 per cent of bills to nominated charities Charities are being offered the chance to sign up to a new mobile phone service that aims to raise £15m for good causes over the next five years. Donate Mobile, which will be launched in October, will donate 10 per cent, including Gift Aid, of customers’ monthly mobile bills to their chosen charities. Charities will not be charged for signing up to the service, according to a spokeswoman for Donate Mobile. She said the average phone bill in the UK was £20 a month, meaning a nominated charity would typically receive £2 a month per customer that selected it. http://www.donate-mobile.co.uk/
Oxfam: Roger Federer Wimbledon triumph wins Oxfam £100,000 A bet placed on Wimbledon champion Roger Federer nearly a decade ago has netted more than £100,000 for Oxfam. In 2003 Nick Newlife, from Oxfordshire, made a wager of £1,520, at odds of 66/1, that the Swiss tennis star would win seven Wimbledon titles by 2019. Mr Newlife died in 2009 but had left the betting slip to Oxfam in his will. William Hill said it had already paid out £16,750 to Oxfam from another bet placed by Mr Newlife, of £250 at 66/1, that Federer would win 14 Grand Slam events. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-18765015
Mary’s Meals: Holly gives ‘record breaking’ trainers to charity
7 Olympic gold medal hopeful Holly Bleasdale has donated the trainers she wore when she set a new British record to a charity auction. Teaming up with other celebrities from the world of sport and entertainment, the 20-year-old pole vaulter from Chorley is backing the ‘Great Trainer Donation’ campaign. The campaign is raising funds for Mary’s Meals, which sets up school feeding projects in some of the world’s poorest communities and is the official charity of the Tesco Great School Run. http://www.lep.co.uk/news/local/holly-gives-record-breaking-trainers-to-charity-1-4719111
Chernobyl Charities: St Mary’s Church Hall July charity auction - 28 July A charity auction and tabletop sale will be held at St Mary’s Church Hall in Penwortham on Saturday, July 28. The sale will start at 9am and the auction will begin at 1pm at the hall in Cop Lane. Proceeds will go towards Chernobyl charities and St Mary’s Church. Call 01772 746143 for more details.
Lancashire Mind Ltd: Councillor to Run Guild Marathon for Charity County Councillor Mark Jewell will be running the Preston Guild runs to raise money for local mental health Charity. Lancashire Mind Ltd. Donations can be made at: https://www.cafonline.org/charitysearch/|/charityprofile/Lancashire-Mind-Ltd And press the "donate now"
NCVO will manage Big Lottery Fund scheme to support front-line services - opens October The National Council for Voluntary Organisations will manage a new £6m Big Lottery Fund scheme designed to help organisations providing support to front-line groups to improve their services. The Assist Programme, which will be launched in October, will run for three years. It is a joint initiative between the NCVO and the BLF and is part of the first phase in BLF’s Building Capabilities for Impact and Legacy approach. "The programme will help support and development organisations to understand the areas where they can improve the services they offer to the front line," a statement from the two organisations said. It said the scheme was a "a radical departure from previous capacity building investments as the majority of funding will go directly to local support and development organisations".
Donor satisfaction has risen significantly over the past six years, study finds Overall donor satisfaction has risen significantly over the past six years, according to a study by the sector research consultancy nfpSynergy. he proportion of donors claiming to be satisfied overall with their charitable giving experience is up by 12 percentage points (up 8 percentage points re ‘moderately satisfied’, up 4 percentage points re ‘very satisfied’), from 80% in June 2006 to 92% in Nov 2011. Specific donor-experience aspects showing a notable increase (slides 4-7) in claimed satisfaction over this period include: ‘having contact with other supporters of the charity’ (up 9 percentage points); ‘having an ongoing relationship with the charity’ (up 8 percentage points); ‘getting info on the charity’s finances’ (up 8 percentage points); and ‘knowing a charity spends its money effectively’ (up 4 percentage points). Joe Saxton of nfpSynergy said ""The banks and government have shown they are not as transparent as they might be and, by comparison, charities have shown themselves to be more reliable institutions," he said. http://nfpsynergy.net/proportion-satisfied-donors-12-percentage-points-overall-2006
Lendwithcare.org loans to businesses in developing countries top £1m The microfinance website Lendwithcare.org has now lent a total of more than £1m to entrepreneurs in developing countries. The website, which is run by the development charity Care International and supported by the Co-operative, enables people to lend a mi nimum of £15 to develop businesses that could lift the beneficiaries out of poverty. The money is paid back at the end of the loan term, so lenders can reinvest it in another entrepreneur or withdraw it. More than 26,000 loans have now been made to small-scale entrepreneurs in developing countries since the website was launched last year. On average, each lender supports six entrepreneurs. http://www.lendwithcare.org/
Katy Holmes Trust: Nursery to hold Disney sports day
8 Nursery children will be taking part in their very own Olympics style sports day to boost funds for the Katy Holmes Trust. Walmer Bridge Day Nursery, on Liverpool Old Road, Walmer Bridge, near Preston, is holding a Disney themed “Potted Sports Day” where youngsters will take part in a number of different sporting activities in exchange for sponsorship from friends and family. The sports day will be held on Tuesday July 17 at 2pm. http://www.lep.co.uk/community/nursery-to-hold-disney-sports-day-1-4727504
Recycling Lives: No bids for Jimmy Carr’s head A giant replica of Jimmy Carr’s head is back on sale - for nearly a fifteenth of its original asking price. The 13ft replica, created for a Walker’s crisps advert, was put up for auction to raise money for a charity which offers a new start to deprived people in Preston, after it failed to sell for £15,000. But with the comedian’s popularity at an all-time low because of his controversial tax avoidance, the item failed to attract a single bid on eBay that matched its reserve price of £3,000. The auction will end on Monday, July 16, just after 3pm. http://www.lep.co.uk/news/no-bids-for-jimmy-carr-s-head-1-4727578
LEP Lifesaver Appeal: Council chief to give up food and drink Preston Council chief Lorraine Norris is urging people to sacrifice food and drink for a day to raise funds for the LEP Lifesaver Appeal. The Preston Council boss is planning to take part in an Experiencing Ramadan event organised by Ali Amla on Saturday, August 4 and she is encouraging people from all over the community to do the same. The LEP Lifesaver Appeal aims to raise £500,000 for a CT scanner for the Royal Preston Hospital which has become the major trauma centre for the area. To find out more about the Experiencing Ramadan event or to register, call Ali Amla on 07872 835318 or e-mail: [email protected] To donate your sponsorship, go to: www.justgiving.com/Experiencing-Ramadan or send a text to ELEP99 with the amount you wish to donate to 70070. http://www.lep.co.uk/community/council-chief-to-give-up-food-and-drink-1-4727519
Oxford University record donation cuts fees for poorest Oxford University will use a record donation to abolish the tuition fee increase for its poorest students - keeping fees at £3,500 per year. With matched funding, a £75m donation from Michael Moritz and his wife Harriet Heyman is set to rise to £300m. This is being claimed as the biggest such financial support package in European university history. Mr Moritz, chairman of the US-based venture capital firm, Sequoia Capital, spoke of his own family's debt to benefactors, when they had been refugees from Nazi Germany. "I would not be here today were it not for the generosity of strangers," said Mr Moritz. Mr Moritz, who went to school in Cardiff and attended Oxford in the 1970s, said that for families with £16,000 per year, the level of student debt represented a "terrifying figure". About one in 10 of Oxford's students are from families with an income below this threshold - and the first wave of scholarships will be awarded this autumn. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18785041
Vacancies and Employment Preston Domestic Violence Services - Multi-lingual Outreach Support Worker - Closing date 24th July 16 hours per week £20,000 per annum (pro rata) Based at Support Centre Interview Date: morning of 2nd August 2012 Start Date: as soon as possible Application pack available from: Preston Domestic Violence Services PO Box 262 Preston PR1 4DZ Email: [email protected]
9 Bolton YMCA: Senior Community and Youth Development Worker / Operations Manager - Closing date 20 July Senior Community and Youth Development Worker / Operations Manager 39 hours per week Starting Salary £24000 Bolton Fixed Term Contract for 1year (ongoing subject to funding) http://www.ymca.org.uk/getinvolved/jobs/468-senior-community-and-youth-development- worker--operations-manager-bolton-ymca
Bolton YMCA: Community and Youth Development Worker Community and Youth Development Worker 39 hours per week Starting Salary £21000 Bolton Fixed Term Contract for 3 years subject to funding http://www.ymca.org.uk/getinvolved/jobs/469-community-and-youth-development-worker- bolton-ymca
Training Introduction to Community Radio - 28 July - 4 August, Deadline 19 July Fancy yourself as a radio presenter? Want to get involved in the community? Struggling for spare time? Then how's this for a solution, learn how to produce your own radio show in only 3 days. At the end of July, Preston FM will be running their introduction to community radio training courses. You will learn more about what community radio is and why it's different to other stations you may know. How to conduct interviews, write for radio and use a professional radio studio. Not only that, we guarantee to have you producing your own shows, within your three days of attendance. Whether you're looking at a career in radio, trying to find a new hobby, or work for a community group looking for more exposure, this course is for you. So, if you're interested and are free on Saturday July 28th, Sunday July 29th and Saturday August 4th, then get in touch. All three days will run from 10am-5pm and you will need to bring your own lunch. For more information or to request a place on the course email [email protected] Come and join the fun at Preston FM, applications will close on Thursday 19th July at 12pm.
Practical Tools for Income Generation, Bootle - 26 July 10.30am to 4.00pm Cost: £99 plus VAT Get practical tools, support and guidance for generating income through trading, commissioning, funding and fundraising. Following our successful awareness sessions throughout the North West, we are pleased to offer a full day training session to help you grow your organisations sustainability by introducing new ways to generate income. At the session you can get support and guidance, practical tips and answers to all those burning questions on income generation. http://www.mihconsultancy.co.uk/events-1/practical-tools-for-income-generation-2/
Measuring an Organisation’s Social Impact & Value, Stockport - 31 July 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Cost: £99 plus VAT Organisations are faced with a number of challenges that range from the tough economic climate to the changes to customers and service user requirements i.e. personal health budget and changes to those who procure services for the public sector. The Public Service (social value) Act became law on the 8th March 2012, It requires all public sectors commissioning in the future to consider social value within all future tenders. It defines a requirement for organisations to demonstrate their 10 social, economic and environmental impact on society. Are you able to demonstrate your social value? It is essential for you to understand how to demonstrate your value. Do you have a tailored approach to measuring your social impact that demonstrates your social value? Do you know your impact of the local economy, on health, education, employment etc. If not, this training is for you. http://www.mihconsultancy.co.uk/events-1/measuring-organisations-social-impact/
Freire Institute and UCLan Preston Tools for Transformation - 28th - 31st August Become the change you want to see in August 2012 with Tools for Transformation, an intensive learning and development event with a lasting impact for individuals who want to empower and engage with applied community organising techniques. This event, delivered by the Freire Institute in partnership with UCLan's Centre for Volunteering and Community Leadership, follows an educational process underpinned by the work of Paulo Freire and Saul Alinsky to give participants the tools they need for organizing and employing strategies for change. The four-day training event will include presentations, videos and workshop discussion with ideas and strategies from the work of Paulo Freire, Saul Alinsky and others to help participants to think more clearly about their practice. Prices range from £150 to £245 with a limited number of concessionary tickets available for unwaged participants. http://toolsfortransformation-eorg.eventbrite.com
Healthy Eating in your Community Cafe 8 - 9 August Trainers: Daryl Moore and Jono Turtle Not just for those who already have or are about to set up a community cafe, but for those who provide food to the community in other ways - for example luncheon clubs, breakfast clubs, etc. If you are keen to give your customers healthy options but are worried that you may be thought to be imposing your views on them, then come on this course to learn how to develop, promote and market your new healthy menus in positive ways and action-plan for your own food project. During the course, you will learn how to: " Describe what healthy eating is and why it is important " In simple terms, describe food groups and their role in healthy eating " Target different customer groups with healthy eating options " Devise and cost a healthy menu and calculate it's calorific value The cost is £50 for the first community volunteer booking and £20 for every additional community volunteer booking from the same organisation. This is available to all community volunteers in England and Wales. Paid members of staff are also welcome onto the course for a charge of £185.00 per person. Both prices include accommodation for the course duration in one of our en- suite bedrooms at Trafford Hall, VAT, full training, meals and refreshments. Also, help is available towards travel costs for those with long journeys as well as very low cost accommodation for the night before the course. There is a small grant fund attached the programme, so after completing the course you will have the opportunity of applying for a grant of up to £500 to help your community project progress. Click here for a copy of the application form to book on, http://dmtrk.com/V7L-VN6N-6BV9TJ-C9TOV-1/c.aspx or for further information, do not hesitate to contact me on [email protected] 01244 300246. Warm regards
Claire Lawton Training Programme Administrator Trafford Hall, Ince Lane, Wimbolds Trafford, Chester CH2 4JP Tel: 01244 300246 Fax: 01244 300818
Volunteering 11 Macular Disease Society: Volunteer Befrienders To help us remain in regular contact with local people who have Macular Disease who are at risk of becoming isolated. As a Volunteer Befriender we would ask that you make contact with people affected by Macular Disease to offer support by engaging in conversations over the phone. As a Volunteer Befriender it is envisaged that you will help to reduce the feelings of isolation by providing a friendly listening ear and signposting on as appropriate to additional sources of support. Training for the role will take place on Friday 16th November at the Council for Voluntary Service Central Lancashire, Preston. More details: http://btckstorage.blob.core.windows.net/site7587/Mascular%20Disease.docx Macular Disease Society website: http://www.maculardisease.org/
Events Deepdale Guild Street Party - Proceeds to Derian House - 15 July 12 Noon - 4pm At the Catherine Beckett Centre Deepdale Park Contact Catherine Beckett Centre on 01772 556546 Fun for all the family compered by local comedian Des Day More information and poster: http://btckstorage.blob.core.windows.net/site7587/deepdale%20guild_v4.pdf
Ash Grove Community Orchard BBQ - 18 August Ash Grove, Bamber Bridge Summer BBQ 12-3pm Saturday 18th August 2012 This is the first of a series of family events at the new Community Food Growing initiative in Bamber Bridge. Come along for a fun filled afternoon and to find out what is happening at the orchard and what you can do to get involved. Volunteers are always wanted to assist with our community events, if your school or group is interested in helping out or you know someone who would like to get involved with the events then please get in touch. Volunteers could help set up the stalls, hand out posters and flyers, run workshops or entertain the visitors...it really is up to you! We would also appreciate you putting up this poster and sharing it with everyone you think might like to come along for an afternoon of fun. We just need to hope that this rain stops and we get a sunny day! Poster: http://btckstorage.blob.core.windows.net/site7587/Ash%20Grove%20Bamber%20Bridge%20BBQ.doc We are looking forward to seeing you at the BBQ. If you want to meet up to discuss involvement with this event or our future events please get in touch via email or telephone. Kindest Regards,
Sarah Smith
Team Leader Brothers of Charity Services (Lancashire) Land Based Enterprises
The Walled Garden Project Worden Park, Leyland. 12 Tel: 07834480375
Could It Really Work For Your Business? - 26 September "Many businesses large and small are already making use of Prison Workshops", according to Prime Minister David Cameron. Ministers are launching a new scheme to improve prisoners job prospects and are working with the CBI to ensure that measures are put in place to guard against unfair competition with ordinary businesses. ONE3ONE Solutions is the new enterprise utilising a workforce of prisoners in over 131 locations across England & Wales, which include Northwest Prisons Garth, Wymott, Kirkham and Lancaster Farms. With Sir Richard Branson endorsing the initiative, and with Companies such as Paccar, DHL, Amaryllis, Timpson and Calpac already utilising the Prison Service, and many more looking at it as an alternative to outsourcing to overseas countries, the big question is Could a Prison Enterprise Partnership Work For Your Business? To find out join The North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce on the 26th September at HMP Kirkham, 8.30am - 11am, when ONE3ONE Chief Executive Michelle Jarman-Howe will explain more about the initiative and the opportunities available for your business. More importantly you will have the opportunity to ask questions about potential benefits for your business and speak to some of the Companies who are already working alongside the Prisons in the Northwest. You will also have the opportunity to meet with some of the Prison Instructors directly who work and train the Prisoners in printing, textiles, engineering, laundry and many more skills. To reserve your place call 01253 347063 or email [email protected] Cost: Members £10+vat, Affiliate £15+vat, Non-Members £20+vat
Public Notices Finally - some good news for Canals and Rivers! Canal and River Trust is launched with Prince Charles as its patron The Canal and River Trust, the charity managing waterways in England and Wales, has been launched today and announced Prince Charles as its patron. The charity will take over the assets, staff and responsibility for management of the canals from British Waterways, a non-departmental public body. It has also unveiled its first appeal, asking for money to support 50 projects to improve wildlife habitats and restore disused towpaths. It also announced a ‘friends’ programme, which will give regular donors discounts to museums and attractions up and down the waterways. It has already signed up three corporate partners: Google, which has included waterways and towpaths on Google Maps, the People’s Postcode Lottery and the Co-operative Bank. http://canalrivertrust.org.uk/
Children's charities warn of rise in vulnerable The number of children living in vulnerable families could rise to more than one million by 2015, three leading UK charities have warned. Research for the NSPCC, Action for Children and The Children's Society suggests struggling families will be badly hit by cuts to tax and benefits. They want urgent action to ensure the next generation of young does not become "victim" of austerity. Ministers say welfare reform will lift thousands of families out of poverty. The report by Landman Economics calculated that about 900,000 children were classed as living in vulnerable households in 2008. It predicts that figure could increase to more than a million in the next three years. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18732477
Families need £36,800 to live acceptably, study says A couple with two children now need to earn £36,800 a year to have a "socially acceptable" standard of living, an anti-poverty charity says. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation said its annual minimum income study suggests families must earn a third more than in 2008, to live within social norms. Rising childcare and transport costs, combined with cuts to benefits, have hit families hard, it added. The government said it was committed to helping the UK's "most vulnerable". http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18770783
13 Well-being and education "go together" People who are better educated are more likely to say they are satisfied with their lives, a study suggests. And they are more likely to say that the things they do are worthwhile, according to research by the Office for National Statistics. The study is part of a £2m project launched by the prime minister to try to measure people's happiness and well-being. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18724993
Few sector bodies believe statutory organisations engage with Compact Less than a fifth of voluntary organisations in England feel that statutory bodies are actively engaged with their local Compact, according to a new study. The Annual Local Compact Survey 2012: Results, produced by Compact Voice, which represents the voluntary sector on the Compact, shows that whereas 47 per cent of statutory sector feels it is actively engaged with the Compact, only 18 per cent of the voluntary sector agrees with this view. Tom Elkins, manager of Compact Voice, said the survey showed high levels of support for the Compact. "However, we are noticing a trend that suggests there is a widening gap in how successfully different sectors think their local Compact is being used," he said. http://www.compactvoice.org.uk/survey2012
New guide explains maternity rights and redundancy Acas and the Equality Human Rights Commission have published a new guide to help employers understand the rights of women who are pregnant or on maternity leave when facing redundancy. Employers and employees seeking advice on pregnancy or maternity and redundancy issues make more than 15,000 calls a year to Acas’s helpline. Unfair dismissal or detriment related to being pregnant or on maternity leave accounted for 1,900 cases lodged at the Employment Tribunal in 2011-12. Download the guide here: http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/advice-and-guidance/here-for-business/guidance-for-small- and-medium-size-businesses/managing-redundancy-for-pregnant-employees-and-those-on- maternity-leave/
Lancashire LGBT Information Service The 'Lancashire LGBT Information Service' is one of the LGBT services offered by Lancashire LGBT Centre. It is one of a handful of LGBT services in Central Lancashire run by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and heterosexual volunteers. The next session will be on 31st July, 6.30pm to 8.30pm, on domestic and sexual violence. This session will take place at Urban Exchange on Theatre Street, Preston. You can find more information about LGBT issues at http://www.lancashirelgbt.co.uk
Policy Labour wants to set up military schools A military school could be set up in every region of England under Labour to raise aspirations in poor areas. Shadow education secretary Stephen Twigg wants to see the armed forces and service charities helping to run so-called "service schools". These would have a "distinct service ethos" and would employ qualified teachers, some with a forces background. An aide said the idea was more about leadership skills than boot camps. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18770387
Consultations Central Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Groups priorities for Health Services - Deadline 31 July The Clinical Commissioning Groups, which will replace PCTs next April, are already involved in running health services and have produced plans for the health services in their area. They have developed priorities and need to consult on these with patients, the public and other stakeholders. Below are links to on-line surveys asking for comments on the respective priorities of three of the CCGs in the central Lancashire area. On a personal level you can complete the survey relevant to where you live/work but you may have colleagues/contacts within your organisations from some or all of the other areas. If this is the case
14 I would be grateful, where possible, if you could use your networks to spread the survey links wider and/or within your own area. Other work is being undertaken but the more people we reach the better so any help will be most gratefully received (even if you only complete it yourself!). The surveys do not take long to complete. NHS West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CBD839M NHS Greater Preston Clinical Commissioning Group: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WB2BW88 NHS Chorley and South Ribble Clinical Commissioning Group: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WPG7XG9 Unfortunately, as is ever the case, timescales are tight as the priorities have recently been developed but form part of the authorisation process, which for some CCGs, starts in July. As a result I will need to close these surveys on 31 July at the latest.
Apologies also if you have already received this information from another source as you may be on more than one mailing list. Kind regards
Anthony
Anthony Conder Engagement and Customer Care Support Officer NHS Central Lancashire, Customer Care Team, Jubilee House, Lancashire Business Park, Centurion Way, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 6TR. Telephone: 0800 032 24 24 (answer machine) Fax: 01772 - 777955 [email protected]
Calling all Faith Based Organisations offering Health and Wellbeing Services….Deadline 13 August FaithAction has been asked by the Rt Hon Stephen Timms MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Faith and Society of which FaithAction is the secretariat, to gather evidence from any faith based organisations currently offering health and wellbeing services. FaithAction is particularly interested in the work of these organisations, and any potential barriers they have faced to their services on a local/national level. The barriers that you could have faced can range from funding cuts to discrimination because you are a faith based organisation. FaithAction would be interested to hear about your work as soon as possible. Please contact [email protected] before 5pm on 13th August 2012.
Charity Commission Consults on Public Benefit Guidance - Deadline 26 September Charities in England and Wales have the opportunity to voice their opinion on the Charity Commission’s revised public benefit guidance for all charities. The revised guidance takes into account relevant legislative changes since it was first produced in 2008, including the introduction of the Charities Act 2011, the Equalities Act 2010 and relevant judgments of the Tribunal and Upper Tribunal. The consultation process will also take account of Lord Hodgson's Review of the Charities Act once published. Charity Commission Chair, Dame Suzi Leather said: “Public benefit is the defining characteristic of charity but is a far from simple concept. We have worked hard to write guidance that accurately reflects the law but is accessible for a charity trustee who just wants to know what to think about when making decisions that might affect their charity's public be nefit. We hope the online format will make this easier. We invite comments on both the form and content of 15 the revised guidance and also hope that the consultation blog will enable real time responses to views expressed.” The consultation can be found on the Charity Commission website http://www.charity- commission.gov.uk/About_us/About_the_Commission/consultations.aspx#current
Care and Support Bill - Deadline 19 October The draft Care and Support Bill was published yesterday (11 July). It proposes a single, modern law for adult care and support that replaces existing outdated and complex legislation. A consultation has been launched which will feed directly into the process of parliamentary scrutiny. Responses will be used to assist and challenge the government in considering how to improve the proposals in the draft Bill. http://careandsupportbill.dh.gov.uk/home/
Appeals Netmums and Kids Company - Old mobile phones The public is being encouraged to donate old mobile phones to help raise money to feed a London child. The parenting website Netmums and the charity Kids Company have joined forces to try to raise more than £1m to feed hungry and vulnerable children. They say each phone donated will provide a month's worth of meals for an at-risk child helped by Kids Company. Old mobiles can be taken to T-Mobile or Orange shops.
Penwortham Community Centre - It's a Knockout Teams Teams are needed for an ‘It’s a Knockout’ event at Penwortham Community Centre on Sunday. Teams, made up of eight to 10 people, can raise money for charities of their choice. The cost is £2 per head for community sides or £5 per head for corporate teams. Registration begins in Kingsfold Drive at 11.30am for the noon to 4pm event.
Health Get advice on hay fever care Health experts are urging people to seek advice from their pharmacist if they think they have hay fever. Stephen Gough, NHS Central Lancashire’s community pharmacy advisor, said: “If you think you may have hay fever, you don’t need a diagnosis from your GP. There are many different treatments available, and pharmacy staff can help you to find the best one for you.”
Stop Smoking in Stoptober! The Department of Health are running a 28 day quitting campaign during the month of October – Stoptober. The percentage of smokers not wanting to quit has increased from 15% in 2008 to 21.85% in 2011. Smokers who tried to quit in the last 12 months reduced from 42.4% in 2008 to 33.3% in 2011. The aim of Stoptober is to make the quitting process easier than ever, by chunking it down to 28 days. Latest academic evidence tells us that if you quit for 28 days you’re 5 x times more likely to stay quit. Stoptober aims to generate motivation and intention, making quitting more of a norm. Read more: http://btckstorage.blob.core.windows.net/site7587/Uploads/12111535_A4_Briefing%20Sheet_4.pdf
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