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The Big Brew!
As part of DCP Week, The Older People's Cluster invites older citizens to drop in for a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits and learn what the Cluster is about.
We will give members of groups the opportunity to put their group 'on the map' and register as a member of the Cluster, whilst sharing information about what other social activities are available. Access to websites and support to use the systems will be available as will staff to encourage an exchange of inspiring ideas.
People attending will also be invited to look around the QUAD facilities and to participate in the well-dressing activity.
The Big Brew
in the Café at
QUAD
Market Place, Derby
on Wednesday 24 June from 10.00 am until 12.30 pm |
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Banish boredom
A website is aiming to help schoolchildren banish boredom from their lives.
TooDoo, run by Derbyshire County Council, aims to make it easy for 11 to 19-year-olds, their parents, carers, teachers and youth workers to find out about things to do and places to go in Derbyshire for young people.
It offers a searchable list of more than 2500 activities and facilities which include youth, sport and dance clubs, cultural activities such as drama and dance, and leisure opportunities such as cinemas, theatres and museums
All you have to do is type in what you're looking for, or you can search by your town and see all the stuff there is to do near you.
You can check out the thousands of activities that are available across Derbyshire on the TooDoo website or call Derbyshire on 08456 058 058.
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Mustard Seed Grants |
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Mustard Seed grants are available now. The Mustard Seed Grant Programme is at the core of the Church Urban Fund's work to grow hope and transformation in the poorest communities in England. Grants of up to £5,000 are available to churches and faith groups to develop existing projects or try new ideas. Further information and application details are available on the website. |
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Future Jobs Fund |
We are working closely with Derby City Council, Job Centre plus and other local partners to submit a City focused bid for the Future Jobs Fund. The closing date for this is 30 June 2009, and we are confident of presenting a robust application covering the public, private and third sectors. A number of our current new deal placements providers may be included in this proposal, but we are always looking for new placements, both for this fund and also for Flexible New Deal. Information is limited at the moment, but more information on the fund in general can be found here. If you would like to speak to anyone regarding the proposal for Derby, please call Rachel Hayward on 01332 227714 or send an email. We look forward to sharing more information with you soon! |
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Free Funding and Support Fair
Meet CEFET, Derbyshire Community Foundation, Children in Need, ProHelp, Derby Compact, 3rd Sector Support for Derbyshire, Dragon Tree - specialists in Social Enterprise, Volunteer Centre, and our own Development Team.
Learn how to access funding and get support to help your organisation grow. Speak to our team about how best to involve volunteers, how to manage staff, and how to make your views heard through the Derby City Partnership.
Drop in any time between 10:00 to 4:00 pm Tuesday 23 June, 4 Charnwood Street, Derby DE1 2GT
This event is part of DCP Week. Teas and coffees provided. No need to book. Email Susannah Salter or telephone 01332 227746 |
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Change of name
 As previously advertised, Derby CVS will be changing its name to Community Action on 23 June.
Watch out for our new website, signs and logo!
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 Put your project on the map The Channel 4 programme, the Secret Millionaire is building an interactive map of the kind of community projects you see in the TV show. The map showcases all kinds of local projects that benefit people in the community - in particular, it spotlights ones that are little known about and deserve to have their achievements trumpeted more widely.
If you know of a project or group in your area that you feel should be featured, please add it to the map. It will only take 10 minutes to provide the basic information and tell us why you want to champion that particular project, and that 10 minutes may well result in finding donors and volunteers in your area who are looking for a project to support. |
 Are you vinspired?
Nominations for the vinspired National Awards are now open!
There are ten exciting categories ranging from Eco to Genius, so if you know an outstanding young volunteer (aged 16-25) who's made an amazing impact in their community, visit the website for info and to nominate.
Lucky winners will get to attend a glitzy awards ceremony at the Indigo 02 in London, in November, so what are you waiting for, nominate someone today! |
ICT Answers in a Box! 
The Information and Communications Technology Champions website has been launched and is linked with the 'ICT answers in a box' which contains 50 of the most frequently asked questions and answers relating to ICT. Visit the website to find out about the ICT Champions, order a set of cards, submit your own questions or add to the answers. |
Third Sector Commissioning Conference
Capita's 6th National Conference
Third Sector Commissioning Overcoming Barriers and Realising Potential. Monday 22 June 2009. London.
Our expert speakers include: Katy Wing, Voluntary and Community Sector Partnerships Manager, Derby Compact & Kath Cawdell, Health and Social Care Partnership Officer, Derby CVS!
For the conference brochure and booking form please click here. Or call 0207 202 0586. |
Pre-Employment Workshops
Pre-employment workshops commenced at Derby Women's Centre on Wednesday the 3 June 2009 for 8 weeks. These women-only workshops cover:
- Writing your CV
- Customer Service
- Effective Job Seeking
- Introduction to Word Processing
- Interview Techniques
- Revive your Confidence
Please contact the Centre on 01332 341633 for dates and times. |
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FREE Online Marketing Event
Monday 13 July 2009 at Derby Conference Centre AM
With a global customer base of millions, the hugely successful phenomenon of online marketplaces such as eBay and Amazon are being harnessed by UK businesses as their own powerful tool for selling online.
Marketplaces such as eBay and Amazon account for more than 25% of all online purchases worldwide; so by skipping them you're missing out on increasing your potential and driving more business your way - discover the fundamentals behind the eBay and Amazon business models and increase the future potential of your online business!
This FREE 2 hour workshop will give you ideas on how to develop an understanding of the eBay and Amazon marketplace and develop an action plan for your future online business.
The morning session will be held at Derby Conference Centre,9.30am - 11.30am
To register please visit the website, or call on 01332 224506 |
 HR Update: 'Well Notes'
If the proposals are adopted, doctors will be able to say that an employee is able to undertake
* a phased return to work;
* altered hours;
* amended duties; or
* work following workplace adaptations.
It is proposed that the new system would be introduced in April 2010. The consultation paper " Reforming the medical statement. Consultation on draft regulations" (May 2009) may be viewed here. | |
 Top Tips for Charities: surviving the squeezeInvitation to a FREE Seminar
Fewer grants, corporate charitable giving down by £500 million, medical charities forced to cut back on life-saving research, £200 million wiped off legacies... how can charities continue to cope? By spotting opportunities to reduce cost and maximise income. Easier said than done, but allow us to offer practical tips and precedent documents to assist you with:
- collaborative working;
- commercial negotiation with suppliers and customers;
- avoiding and quickly resolving disputes;
- financial management and budgetary control;
- managing HR issues during a recession;
- VAT-opportunities to limit its cost to you.
Designed for trustees and charity executives, this session is designed to equip delegates with the know-how to go away and make an immediate cost impact on their organisation.
Your own challenge will be to come back to our next session before Christmas and tell everyone else about the savings you've been able to achieve. Our workshop will be practical and an opportunity for delegates to share experiences in better dealing with the current challenges we all face. Experts on HR and tax matters from Freeth Cartwright and Tenon will be on hand to deal with current issues.
Click here for more info and to sign up. |
Flexible New Deal
Preferred prime contractors announced
On Friday 29 May 2009, the Department of Work and Pensions has finally confirmed the numerous organisations who will deliver the Flexible New Deal (FND) contract for the UK.
For Derbyshire, the two prime contractors are A4E and Remploy. Derby CVS has been negotiating with both these organisations and we have been included in their proposals on behalf of the voluntary and community sector.
It is very early stages at the moment and I have no further information to give you at this stage. However, please note that these contracts will begin in October 2009 as originally scheduled, despite the severe delay by the DWP in announcing the successful contractors.
Over the next couple of months we will be working with both Remploy and A4E to determine how we will support the delivery of FND by the third sector. Once this information is compiled we will be able to share more with our members, as we will be actively seeking additional placements for the customers from October 2009 onwards.
If you would like to know more, please call Rachel Hayward or Stuart Quenby 0n 01332 346266. |
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Targeted Support Fund
 Administered locally by Derbyshire Community Foundation. This fund is available for small and medium front line groups, where demand for their services has increased due to the recession. Grants between £10,000 and £40,000 are available, but your services must be one or more of the following: - Information Advice and Guidance
- Employment and employability
- Health and wellbeing You must be able to show how demand for your service has increased, you need to have an income of between £30,000 - £250,000 per year and a proven track record. Deadline is 29 June 2009, apply via the DCF website. Please note you would not receive the funds, if successful, until September 2009 and they need to be spent by March 2010. | |
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Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
Susannah Salter
Communications Manager Derby CVS | |
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