 Compact Annual Review
Wednesday 5 November from 2.00 to 4.00 pm at the Mayor's Parlour, Council House, Derby.
This is an exciting time for the Derby Compact! The Compact is a partnership agreement between the statutory sector and the voluntary and community sector. It's about making sure we have good working practices and positive relationships, so that we can work together to create a better Derby. To find out about the latest developments and to give your views about the priorities for the coming year, please let us know you'll be coming, by contacting either Samantha Smith or Julia Deacy, by Friday 31 October, on:
Telephone: 01332 255669
Minicom: 01332 256666
Email: Samantha or Julie |
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Meeting Room Hire at Derby CVS
If you would like to rent meeting space, there are several rooms available at our offices on Charnwood Street.
We have room for up to 50 people in the largest room, and up to 10 people in the smaller ones. CVS members will be offered a preferential rate.
For further details, please contact David Burnhope, our Receptionist and Training Rooms Administrator. |
Derby and Derbyshire Economic Partnership (DDEP) grant funding
Second round grant funding
Applications are invited to support capital projects from £75,000 to £1m. The core objectives are: to provide quality employment space; invest in infrastructure schemes to improve the public realm and to increase the potential for innovative businesses to start up, establish and thrive. Deadline for submission of expression of interest forms is 16 October 2008.
New grant funding
Applications are invited to support revenue projects from £75,000 to £300,000. The four priorities are: to develop enterprise skills in young people and wider community: increase business engagement in workforce development: support entrepreneurial, creative and innovative business activity and to optimise the impact and effectiveness of the tourism sector. Deadline for submission of Expression of Interest forms is 10 October 2008.
For more information on both opportunities go to http://www.ddep.co.uk or call 01773 514970 |
 Media Trust - Subsidised training! Various Locations, includng Derby.
Media Trust are offering subsidised places for second tier organisations on marketing and communications courses as part of the Capacitybuilders Marketing and Communications National Support Services programme. Aimed at supporting organisations who want to reach frontline groups. The two courses are Understanding Media Relations price £50 & Understanding Marketing price £50. To book a place email secondtiertraining@mediatrust.org or phone 020 7217 3780 or visit www.mediatrust.org/training-events |
20 November - Education Islam
Introduction to Islam and the Muslim Culture Course, Nottingham
This course is aimed at Non-Muslim public sector professionals who work with Muslims from diverse communities and all those who wish to increase their knowledge of Islam. It incorporates a visit to a local mosque and aims to provide participants with:
- a better understanding of basic beliefs and practices;
- information regarding the background to Muslims in Britain; and
- Public Sector development issues for Muslim Communities.
For further information about the course and feedback from past delegates visit www.educationislam.org or contact the office on 01924 466117 |
27 September - ONE 8 Festival
Nottingham Castle
This is a festival for all young people (11-24) and their families from across the East Midlands and beyond. All the activities are delivered by a huge partnership of youth, arts and heritage organisations from across the region, brought together to celebrate the diverse heritage of the East Midlands. If you would like to find out more about this event visit www.onefestival.co.uk |
Introduction to Safeguarding Children for the Voluntary and Independent Sector
Due to increased demand we have added three additional dates to the programme for the following one day course:
Wednesday 10 December 2008
Wednesday 18 February 2009
Wednesday 13 May 2009
An application form must be completed and returned - we cannot take reservations over the phone. Please contact: Sue Phillips, Administrator, Derby Safeguarding Children Board, Eastmead,107 Duffield Road, Derby, DE22 1AE Telephone 01332 717811 Fax 01332 717819
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