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Bid Writing for Beginners
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Would you like to learn how to write succesful tender bids to a range of funders?
Spring to Action are holding a workshop to give you all the tips you need to attract funding to your organisation or project.
The workshop will be held on 7 September from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the St James Centre in Derby.
The workshop costs £25 per person; to buy tickets click here or contact Kash Khunkhuna 07890 601857.
Please note that places are limited to 12 so don't delay, book today!
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Your City, Your Voice |
| Look out for the second issue of Your City, Your Voice, from Community Action, which will be emailed out next week.
If you have any comments or suggestions or would like to be added to the distribution list we would love to hear from you.
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| Be Creative with Ceramics |
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Are you interested in learning ceramic techniques?
Surtal Arts are holding a three day workshop from 10 to 12 August inclusive, so why not go along and use your creative skills to see what you can make?
The workshop will run from 1:30 to 3:30 pm and costs £10 per person or £20 per family (one adult and two children), a one day taster session costs £4
Booking is essential so please email or telephone 01332 720730 to confirm your place. Classes will be held at Guru Ravidass Community Centre, Brunswick Street, Derby DE23 8TP |
| Workshop to Win! |
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Find out if your business is ready to win public sector contracts with this one day workshop.
Ideal for key decision makers, you'll learn the different stages of public procurement, how to respond to a pre-qualification questionnaire and other ways to get involved in delivering services and goods to the public sector.
The workshop will take place on 23 September from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Hallmark Hotel in Derby. Tickets cost £150 for social enterprise groups. To buy your ticket please click here or telephone 07980 601857
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Arts, Health and Wellbeing Pilot Projects |
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Derbyshire County
Council, on behalf of the Arts Partnership,
is inviting quotes for an evaluation of three
small arts and mental health pilot projects.
Documents to support your bid must be submitted by 10 August 2009
For further information please click here |
| EU Grants for Culture |
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The EU's Culture Programme has a budget of 400 million euros for projects and initiatives to celebrate Europe's cultural diversity and enhance shared cultural heritage.
A total of 49 million euros is currently
available for projects that support two strands of the programme: support for multi-annual cultural projects; and support for cultural organisation active in the field of culture. For further information and advice please email Marie Diop at East Midlands European Office. |
The Big Care Debate |
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Have you heard about the Big Care Debate, the Government's
Green paper entitled 'Shaping the Future of Care Together'?
Have your say on issues such as how to pay for care for over 65s in the future. To find out more about the Big Care Debate please visit the Derby LINk website
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Hello!
Welcome to the latest issue of Reach Out. This week we have lots of news and summer activities for you, together with workshops to help increase your chances of obtaining funding.
Watch this space for more news next week! If you have news that you'd like to share with the voluntary and community sector in Derby, please let us know |
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Community Action Wins Contract for Over 200 Jobs!
Community Action has won the contract to support the creation of 212 new jobs in the city for 18 to 24 year olds who have been unemployed for nearly 12 months. The bid was made in partnership, led by Community Action, with Derby City Council, Derby City Partnership Jobs and Skills Group, which is the employment and skills board for Derby, Derbyshire LSC and Derby College.
The jobs will be for 6 months with a view to becoming sustainable after that period ends, either through the current employer, in another department or with a new employer. The aim is that the young person will have increased their skills, confidence and general workability during this period.
The jobs will be in the public and third sectors, with a strong committment to 'green jobs' and jobs in social enterprises, to boost the impact these sectors have in the city.
The future jobs fund was designed by DWP as it recognises that young people are becoming furthest away from the labour market, and not choosing further or higher education or employment. Community Action's brokerage service will match up young people and employers and support them through the 6 months to iron out any issues to enable the employment to continue beyond the initial period. The jobs are for 25 hours per week at national minimum wage, the employer will receive a subsidy for engaging in the process to help towards any additional costs of taking on someone who may need extra supervision and guidance.
For further information please email Rachel Hayward, Business Development Director or telephone 01332 227714
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 Local Networks - Get Involved!
As part of the 3rd Sector Participation Project, Community Action are holding network meetings for third sector groups to link into the Derby City Partnership. The meetings are an opportunity for your voluntary or community group to have its voice heard and help shape the future of Derby.
The meetings will be held as follows:
Culture
For groups involved with sports, faith, arts, or learning.
7 September 3:30 to 5:30 pm.
Women's
For groups involved with women's issues.
8 September 8:30 to 10:30 am.
Neighbourhoods
For Neighbourhood Board representatives.
8 September 3:00 to 5:00 pm.
Growth
For groups involved in social enterprise, worklessness, or the environment.
14 September 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
Safer and Stronger Communities
For groups involved in criminal justice, community empowerment, or community cohesion.
10 September 3:00 to 5:00 pm.
All network meetings will take place at Community Action, 4 Charnwood Street, Derby. Refreshments will be provided. An interpreter for Punjabi and Urdu speakers will be present at the Culture and Women's Networks.
To book a place please email Jayne Williams or telephone 01332 227749. For further information about the 3rd Sector Participation project please visit our website | |
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Gospel Concert
The Derby Caribbean Association of Carers is holding a Gospel Concert on 26 September from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The concert will take place in the Church of God of 7th Day, Moore Street, Derby DE23 6SN.
Tickets are available at the following prices:
Adults £4.00
Pensioners £2.00
Young people 15 and over £2.00
Children under 15 £1.00
For further details or to buy a ticket please contact Olga Marr on 01332 514234 |
 ESF Community Grants Available The European Social Fund Community Grants programme is designed to assist small, not for profit groups run by people from the community they support. The aim of providing small grants is to give community groups an opportunity to access funding through a simplified process.
The Derbyshire Learning and Development Consortium are holding briefing sessions to provide you with more information on the ESF Community Grants programme. The sessions will cover details of eligibility requirements and give you the opportunity to network with other groups in similar areas. The sessions will take place on 4 August from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at The Medway Centre, Bakewell and 6 August from 1:30 to 4:30 pm at Community Action, 4 Charnwood Street, Derby.
If you would like to attend one of the above briefing sessions, please email Hilary Slater or telephone 01332 265960. For further information about the funding grants please visit the website Please note that the deadline for applications is Friday 28 August at 12:00pm |
 FREE Farsi Classes Would you like to learn to speak Farsi? If so then read on!
As part of the 'Integration of Derby Persian Communities' project funded by the Big Lottery Fund the Persian Cultural Association are starting a new series of free Persian (Farsi) classes. The classes are aimed at people of all ages from 8 years upwards, however children aged 8 to 10 must be accompanied.
The classes will be held on Monday evenings from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Persian Cultural Association, 119 Osmaston Road, Derby, DE1 2GD. The classes started on Monday 27 July and will run for 10 sessions, if you are interested please email or telephone 01332 298605 to join the course.
Volunteer assistants who are confident with Farsi language are needed to help run the classes, please contact the PCA on the number above if you can help.
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 Safeguarding Disabled Children Children's Minister, Delyth Morgan, recently announced the publication of new guidance on the safeguarding of disabled children. The guidance, produced by The Children's Society will advise local organisations on how to best safeguard and promote the welfare of disabled children.
Research shows that disabled children are more vulnerable
to abuse than their peers. According to an American study
involving 40,000 children, those with disabilities were 3.4 times more likely to be abused or neglected than non-disabled children. Research in the UK has indicated similar levels of abuse to that found in the US.
By setting out practical measures needed to identify abuse, such as how to communicate with disabled children about their experiences and needs, Local Safeguarding Children Boards and others working with disabled children will be better prepared to support victims of abuse and prevent further instances occurring.
To read the full guidance report click here |
Have Fun at  Bollywood Dance Classes
Surtal Arts are holding an intensive one week Bollywood dance course for boys and girls aged 6 to 16. There will also be a chance to perform in venues in Derby and Nottingham.
The course runs from 10 to 14 August inclusive from 10:00 am to 12:15 pm. The cost per person is £20 for the whole week. Booking is essential so please email or telephone 01332 720730 to confirm your place. |
Swine Flu - the Facts 
Reported cases of suspected swine flu are increasing every day. It is now more important than ever to be aware of the symptoms and what practical steps you, as an individual, and your organisation can take to minimise the impact. Please visit the NAVCA website, Derby City Council website or the new Pandemic Flu website for the latest guidance and information. |
 Integration through Sports The Equality and Human Rights Commission are inviting tenders to deliver an exciting £22,000 development project for the East Midlands region. The project is designed to use sports participation as a medium for creating more cohesive and integrated communities. It will seek to do that by engaging with sports organisations throughout the region and mapping current activities with regard to equality and human rights.
The tender should be received by no later than 12.00 noon on the 21 August 2009. For further information or a confidential discussion please email Patrick Devine or telephone 07894 631623. All completed bids should be sent to Jay Vyas, EHRC, The Belgrave Centre, Stanley Place, Talbot Street, Nottingham, NG1 5GG marked private and confidential. |
 Mosaic MasterclassWant to try something different? Why not try your hand at creating a mosaic masterpiece? Surtal Arts are holding a three day workshop from 17 to 19 August inclusive. The cost is £10 per person or £20 for a family (one adult and two children) alternatively a one day taster session costs £4.
Booking is essential so please email or telephone 01332 720730 to confirm your place. |
 The Big Fun Run! The Big Fun Run returns to Darley Park on Saturday 8 August and Derby Hospitals Charity is once again one of the official charities. Derby Hospitals Charity is looking for people of all ages and abilities to come and join them for a fun morning out and get sponsored to raise money. The event starts at 11:00 am and the 5k fun run is open to everyone. You don't have to run, you can walk, jog or go for a full on sprint - it's entirely up to you!
This Big Fun Run is suitable for all the family and promises to be a great morning so put on your running (or walking) shoes and go on down!
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We hope you enjoyed this bulletin. We are always looking for news and information to benefit our members, so please contact me. Sincerely,
Susannah Salter
Community Action Derby
Formerly Derby CVS |
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