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Our external income generating training programme will come to an end on 31 October 2008.
Unfortunately, we were not able to generate the amount of funds we required to continue to deliver the courses for our members. We will continue to deliver training courses for you through our existing contracts and forums - Self Help, Volunteer Co-ordinator and Health and Social Care Forums.
At present, the current funding environment does not lend itself to supporting the sort of courses we feel groups need. It is highly likely that this will change again in the future, and CVS will keep a close eye on funding streams as we understand how important it is to offer learning opportunities for you and your volunteers. We are running three courses until the end of October
Professional Telephone and Reception Skills on 2 October.
Effective Project Evaluation Skills on 16 October.
Getting Organised on 21 October - a few spaces are left!
We will also be delivering four courses on personnel procedures and employment law information to trustees and project managers in November - more information to follow. If you have any questions please do not hestitate to contact Rachel Hayward.
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If so, please send a short article, with contact details and your website address, to Susannah. |
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After the massive success of Festé 07, Déda, QUAD and the cultural partners of Derby have come up with an even bigger and bolder programme of spectacular entertainment.
Festé 08 will frame two significant events taking place in Derby in September. QUAD will open its doors, providing the city with a signature building for the arts and this will sit alongside the launch of the Cultural Olympiad - a four-year national programme of activity running up to the London Olympics in 2012.
Festé 08 will span a three day period from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th September and will include the work of major international artists as well as a strong participation and community contribution.
For more information on the full programme of events, visit: www.derbyfeste.com
Festé 08 trailers are now also available on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmboZVv9bU4http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roDzdSkE7ig
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Dear Member
Welcome to issue 10. There's plenty of HR Advice in this issue, as well as important information about training courses, both here at CVS and further afield in Derbyshire.
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Writing successful funding bids
for Children and Younger
Adult Services.
Speakers
Naomi Compton - Head of Service, Partnership & Commissioning
Sandra Pink - Derbyshire CAN
By the end of the session you will have:
ˇ Tips on putting together a tender
ˇ Heard from a successful tenderer
ˇ Contact details of where to go for help
Various Derbyshire locations on 3, 4 6 and 13 November. Please contact The Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire Council for Voluntary Service and Action. Ground Floor, Blenheim Court, 17 Newbold Road, Chesterfield, S41 7PG, Tel/Fax 01246 274844 linkscvs@btconnect.com | |
| The Delivering Race Equality Steering Group presents the Annual Delivering Race Equality in Mental Health Conference
Wednesday 12 November 2008
9.30 am to 4.30 pm at the Assembly Rooms
Market Place, Derby.
The aims of the day are to update stakeholders on the DRE Steering Group agenda, consult on service provision, and to share opportunities for networking and information sharing
Further details will be provided closer to the date of the conference. In the meantime, if you would like any further information please contact:
Raj Kang
Commissioning Project Officer
Mental Health Commissioning Team
Derbyshire County PCT
01283 731 362
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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.
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 How your Council works leaflets
NAVCA, IDeA and Urban Forum have jointly published these leaflets, which explain how local authorities work and who is responsible for what.
The guide prodives essential information that is needed if citizens and groups are to make the most of opportunities to influence decision-making and to effectively hold their Council to account.
Hard copies can be downloaded from NAVCA. www.navca.org.uk |
Complusory Retirement Age can be justified!
The Advocate General has given his Opinion in Age Concern Englandv Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, or the Heyday Challenge as it is more commonly known. The AG has stated that the compulsory retirement age is not discriminatory on the grounds of age. This means that employers can insist on a normal retirement age of 65. Whilst the case still needs to be formally heard by the European Court of Justice, due in early 2009, it is likely the opinion of the Advocate General will be followed.
In all cases of employees approaching normal retirement age you must ensure that you follow your end of employment policies and procedures. The employee can request to work beyond retirement age, and employers must give this request serious consideration. For any support with this area of employment, please contact Rachel our HR specialist on 01332 227714 or send Rachel an email. |
Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures - update
The latest on the government's review of the failing dispute resolution legislation has led to a repeal of the legislation and the existing law on unfair dismissal procedures. The Employment Bill is to be considered by Parliament and it is hoped that the effects will take place in April 2009.
In the meantime, continue to follow your procedures based on the three step process (letter, meeting, appeal) for both disciplinaries and grievances. Use ACAS website for help or contact Rachel, our personnel advice specialist, for more practical support for a particular situation. www.acas.gov.uk or call ACAS on 08457474747 |
Working for a Charity: New Charity Induction and Online courses.
The NCVO Working For A Charity online course is due to commence again in October 2008 and online enrolments are now open.
The course, Effective Voluntary Sector Management, is aimed at people who have recently joined the voluntary sector or who are looking to make a career move into it. Volunteers and trustees can also benefit from this course, which will run from October 2008 until June 2009. To enrol online, visit the Working For A Charity website www.workingforacharity.org.uk |
Transforming Social Care Programme Board - Election of Voluntary and Community Sector representatives
Derby City Council Adult Social Services is establishing a Transforming Social Care Programme Board with the involvement of a range of stakeholders including representation from Derby Primary Care Trust, Derbyshire Mental Health Services Trust, Derby Foundation Hospitals Trust, relevant unions and the Voluntary and Community Sector.
Voting papers have been issued, so if you are a member of Derby CVS, please return the voting form as indicated - no later than 12.00 noon on 6 October. | |
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Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
Susannah Towne
Derby CVS |
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