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Learn a new language, sample the delights of Normanton, tour Marks and Spencer behind the scenes, walk round Darley Abbey, learn to cook Italian dishes - all these activities and much, much more are on offer next week as part of DCP Inspiring Derby 2009 Week. The week runs from Monday 22 June to Sunday 28 June with something for everyone. For more information call 01332 258509 or visit the website |
Modernisation
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If you are a Third Sector organisation with an annual income of £150k to £750k and are primarily engaged in recession-related services you may be eligible to apply for a grant from the Modernisation Fund. To find out more visit the website
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BEAM-EM
Economic
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The BME Alliance has organised the first Economic Summit in the East Midlands. It will be held on Saturday 25 July from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Brite Centre, Braunstone Avenue, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 1LE.
The summit is aimed at helping BME Community Organisations develop opportunities and strategies.
The impact of the recession is affecting everyone so come along and share your concerns and ideas for action.
For more information and to book a place telephone 07941 706459
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An Inspiring
Walk through
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Come and join in the fun on Saturday 27 June at Derby University. The day starts with a 6 mile walk from Pride Park to the University followed by an afternoon of FREE entertainment suitable for all the family including dance groups, local bands and lots of activities.
The Showcasing Derby Walk is one of the many events being held during DCP Week (Monday 22 June to Sunday 28 June). For more information please telephone 01332 255627.
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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 am and 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
......STOP PRESS.......Big Lottery will be attending the support fair! |
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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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 New £3 million Volunteer Management Fund
Capacitybuilders have released details of a new grants programme to provide support to people who manage volunteers, helping to ensure that volunteers get the best possible experience.
The programme will be delivered via three inter-connected strands:
Strand A (£1.6 million to March 2011) grants will be targeted to around 25 local volunteering development organisations, to help them provide outreach and other direct support services to people who manage volunteers, particularly those who
may not know about or access existing provision;
Strand B grant (£200,000 to March 2011) is directed at the national strategic support of volunteer management. Work will be coordinated via the existing Modernising Volunteering national support service, managed by Volunteering England; and
Strand C (approx. £1 million, available from April 2010) is a bursary fund to help support training for people managing volunteers.
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Coffee and a Chat! 
Derby Women's Centre invite you to join them for coffee and an informal chat on Wednesdays between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm at their internet cafe discussion group. The centre is located at 4 Leopold Street in Derby. Internet user training will be available as well as an opportunity to put forward ideas for future projects. Donations of £1 would be appreciated towards costs. For further information please contact Melanie on 01332 341633. |
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Communitybuilders Programme
Communitybuilders is a national programme from the Office of the Third Sector and the Department for Communities and Local Government.
The purpose of this fund is to help strengthen
community led organisations with a mix of finance and advice support, to enable them to gain long term financial stability to meet the needs of their local communities. This programme will provide a range of loans, grants and non-financial support for both existing and new organisations. The organisations must demonstrate that they are connected to and working with their local community. For more information click here |
Be a Pioneer with Youth4U 
Would your group like to apply to take part in the Youth4U - Young Inspectors programme?
Applying to Youth4U - Young Inspectors could put your group/children's trust partnership at the heart of pioneering work on involving young people in inspections.
Youth4U - Young Inspectors is a new programme run by the Look Listen Change consoritum (BYC, KIDS, NCB). It aims to give young people the chance to look at services available in their area and give constructive advice to the people in charge of them and/or who commissioned them.
The 2nd round of applications are currently being processed but further applications are now being sought. For more information visit the website or to request an application pack please email The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 28 August.
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 Abseil for Charity!
Have you ever wondered what the view is like from the top of the second highest church tower in the country, Derby Cathedral? If so, why not combine your curiosity with a charity abseil to benefit Derby Mountain Rescue and Derby Cathedral Quarter?
Derby Mountain Rescue and Derby Cathedral Quarter are organising the sponsored abseil which will take place on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2009. Anyone over the age of 14, capable of walking up the stairs to the top of the tower and abseiling down unaided are welcome to take part. You will need to raise a minimum of £100, or £60 if you are not in full time employment. Derby Mountain Rescue will be in attendance throughout both days at the top and bottom of the tower.
 Every penny raised from this fun event will be split between the two charities.
For further information and registration form please visit the website There are a limited number of timeslots during the two days for the abseiling event so to avoid disappointment register today! |
 FREE Apprenticeships!
Do you have staff / volunteers who are aged 19+ who have low or no qualifications or hold higher level qualifications not relevant to their current role within the Sector? Are you looking to find an appropriate NVQ improve their skills in an area specific to their role?
Derbyshire Learning and Development Consortium are offering training and development which, once completed, will lead to an apprenticeship in business administration. The apprenticeship offer is FREE of charge to all voluntary and community sector organisations based in Derbyshire. If you would like further information please email or telephone 01332 265965. |
Commit to the Skills Pledge 
Today training is more important than ever. Improving the skills of your staff during the economic downturn is the best way to ensure organisations are as resilient as possible. It is estimated that 15 per cent of organisations currently suffer from skills gaps. If we don't bridge these gaps, our economy will shrink and our standard of living will fall.
The Skills Pledge aims to achieve a shared understanding of the value of training and encourage businesses to invest in skills accordingly To find out more about signing up to the Skills Pledge email Rosie Slater or telephone 01332 265965 | |
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Contract Management Training
Links CVS are holding a Contract Management training session on Tuesday 23 June 2009. The course will teach how to cost a contract; how to monitor and control contract costs; and advise on the employment implications in running a contract.
The cost of the course is £20 including lunch. To book a place please email or telephone 01246 274844. |
Improve your Open Spaces
The Community Spaces programme, run by Groundwork UK, funds community groups who want to improve local green spaces such as play areas, community gardens, parks, wildlife areas and village greens, kick-about areas and pathway improvements.
There are two types of grants available:
Small grants from £10,000 -£25,000; and
Medium grants from £25,001 - £49,999
The grants are available until January 2011 and all community and voluntary groups can apply. Due to a high number of ineligible applications all applicants are urged to read the eligibility criteria on the website. Please visit the Community Spaces website or call the Changing Spaces advice helpline on 0845 3 671 671
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Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
Susannah Salter
Communications Manager Derby CVS | |
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