The sun has got his hat on and I have returned from my Annual Leave refreshed and raring to go!
You will find below a cornucopia of information and events from around the county which I hope you will find useful.
If there is anything that you would like included or have any suggestions/comments, please Email Clare O'Grady.
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Searching for suitable and sustainable funding- Free Event | |
Tuesday 21st September
11am - 1pm (Voluntary and Community groups)
2pm - 4pm (Community Development Workers and funding advisers)
Deaf Direct, Hereford
In these uncertain economic times, there are many funding and finance opportunities to tap into, but where are they and how can you access them?
Funding Central is a dynamic website enabling charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises to search for funding from thousands of funding and finance opportunities, covering grants, contracts and loan finance from national, regional and local sources - it is free to register and there is no charge to access its tools and resources. To find out more...
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Planning Aid launch Good Practice Guide | |
Planning Aid launch Good Practice Guide to Public Engagement in Development Schemes
The free guide - produced by Planning Aid England (PAE) and Planning Aid for London - contains practical advice for developers, communities and decision makers. It is illustrated by real examples of good practice.
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Looking for an office base or to deliver outreach services in South Wye? | |
If you are considering relocating or are thinking about setting up new outreach services in the South Wye area then you may be interested in the potential development of new community facilities in the Putson area. The plans are currently at an early stage of development which means that it is a good time to register your interest in the proposals and tell us what you would be looking for from any new community facility. We are also keen to hear from organisation that may have information about the need for services in the South Wye area that may be met through the provision of these new community facilities. To make collecting this information as simple as possible we have put together a short on-line survey which can be accessed by clicking on this link. Completing this survey will take no more than 10 minutes and the information you provide us will help to ensure that any community facilities that are developed meet your needs as well as those of the local community. If you require any further information about the development of the proposed facilities please do not hesitate to contact either Sarah Fishbourne or Claire Carter on 01432 860 323 or email sfishbourne@tiscali.co.uk . |
Office Space Available at the Kindle Centre | |
An office will be available to a Charity or not-for-profit organisation from 1st November 2010.
Office E is a light airy ground floor space measuring 9 meters by 5 meters and suitable for a team of up to eight people. The room is fully carpeted and has a dado rail offering a wide selection of data and telephone points. The new tenant will be responsible for arranging their own telephone and adsl line.
The office is fully serviced with cleaner, reception service and waste disposal as well as having use of a shared kitchen with oven, hob, microwave and seating area.
Rent and Service Charges all included the office is £10,000 per annum, payable quarterly in advance. Minimum lease 12 months.
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NCVO launches Get Legal website | |
This month NCVO has launched a new online reference and decision making tool providing information and advice for charities, social enterprises and co-operative organisations and their advisors looking to develop legal forms and governance structures.
The new Get Legal website is designed to:
Help individuals, organisations and their advisors understand different legal and governance structures
Help individuals, organisations and their advisors decide what legal and governance structure will work best for them according to their objectives and vision.
Provide signposting and templates to help individuals, organisations and their advisors take forward the ideas and recommendations.
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Green Communities - Free Support from Energy Saving Trust | |
The Green Communities programme provides support to a community group and is designed to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions on a community scale.
By engaging on this programmeyour community group can also gain access to the various other services that the West Midlands Energy Saving Trust advice centre offer. |
Herefordshire Voluntary Action
