A number of voluntary and community Groups in Derby have contacted us regarding the recent implementation of an Approved Provider list by Derby City Council's Children and Young People's Department. This is currently being considered as part of the Derby Compact - an agreement between Derby City Council and the voluntary and community sector.

 
The issues that have been raised are currently being progressed but there are a number of misunderstandings where clarification has been provided:  

Further support regarding the Approved Provider list is available from Tim James on 01332 716830 or email Tim James.

 

If your group has an issue that you feel should be addressed under the Derby compact then you can approach one of the Compact Forum members. The current list of members can be found on the Community Action website.
 

 

Come along to this FREE event on Saturday 6 March at the Heritage Hotel, Macklin Street in Derby to celebrate International Women's Day. The event runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and will celebrate the contribution that women make to society.  

 

There will be guest speakers, representatives of Derby organisations and networking opportunities together with entertainment in the form of dancing and singing and creative workshops.  Everyone is welcome, refreshments will be provided and it's FREE - so why not go along and celebrate this special day?

 

For more information call 01332 242525, minicom 01332 258427 or email Pamela Thompson. 

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Derby City Council is carrying out a survey on the availability and quality of BME infrastructure support in Derby.
 
The purpose of the survey is to gather your views about existing infrastructure organisations and their effectiveness and also find out your views about the level of support available to BME groups.
 
The deadline for completing the survey is 12 March 2010.  The responses received will be used to develop a report and recommendations on how the Council support the BME voluntary sector in Derby.

 

You can complete the survey online or alternatively paper copies are  available by contacting Vivene McCalla on 01332 258419, email Vivene McCalla, or by post: Room 234c, Derby City Council, Council House, Corporation Street, DE1 2YL.  

 

 

 

The Alzheimer's Society are offering a FREE one day course entitled 'A System On Their Side'.
 
This is a one day course preceded by some preparatory reading and case reflection.  People attending the course should have enough contact with people with dementia and their carers to contribute their own experiences.  
 
The course is aimed at people involved in the management or delivery of support to carers and people with dementia.
 
Course dates are as follows:

 

 8 April - Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Derby, DE24 8UX
 9 April - Ringwood Hall Hotel, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1DQ
15 April - Blackbrook House, Ashbourne Road, Belper, DE56 2DB
22 April - Alison House Hotel, Intake Lane, Cromford, DE4 3RN
29 April - The Old Hall Hotel, The Square, Buxton, SK17 6BD
30 April - The Derbyshire Hotel, Carter Lane East, South Normanton,  

              DE55 2EH
 
Lunch and refreshments will be provided. If you would like to book a place on one of the above dates please email Diane Smith or call 01773 525116 extension 5116.  Places for the training are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. 
 

A date for your diary!

 

The date for your diary is 24 March 2010. On this date we will be holding the first forum for all voluntary and community groups in Derby called Your Sector, Your Say.

 

The Your Sector, Your Say forum will be held on 24 March 2010 at the new YMCA building on London Road, Derby. The outcomes from the forum will then be refined into an action plan for the voluntary and community sector in Derby. To book your place at 'Your Sector, Your Say' please email Abigail Steanson or call 01332 346266.

We would like to thank those of you who took part in the recent survey to find out the needs and priorities of voluntary and community groups in the city and we look forward to seeing you all on 24 March.

Suicide is a problem for society as a whole. To increase awareness, and to help remove the stigma, which can be a barrier for those in need of help, this FREE half day training seminar will be of interest to anyone who wishes to:

examine their own attitudes;
find out (and challenge) the myths that surround suicide;
discover the likely suicide risk factors and warning signs; and 
find out how you might help someone at risk of suicide and self harm.
 
The training is open to everyone; the general public as well as those whose work is more likely to bring them into contact with people at greater risk of suicide and self harm. Places at this training event are limited so advance booking is essential. 
 
The course will be held on Monday 29 March from 9:30 am to 12:45 pm at Hulland Ward, near Ashbourne. The venue is to be confirmed.

 

For more information and to book a place email Sharon Lovell or call 01629 821921. 

The next Derbyshire Social Enterprise Networking event will take place on Wednesday 31 March from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in Derby, venue to be confirmed.
 
The event will focus on Business Development Support and will include presentations from local commissioners, funding bodies and other service providers.
 
Put the date in your diary and look out for details of the venue in Reach Out.

 

 

The B&Q One Planet Living (OPL) Grant offers between £50 and £250 of B&Q materials to schools, community groups and charitable organisations for long-term sustainable projects.

 
Projects must support at least one of the following themes:

 
Save energy - examples might include installing energy saving light bulbs and other energy efficient products. 
Conserve nature - examples of activity might include encouraging wildlife to a community garden or providing tools for a woodland management group.

Grow your own - examples might include creating a community allotment or raised vegetable beds in a school.
Support local culture and heritage - examples of activity might include restoring a historic building or refurbishing workshops used to teach various arts and crafts techniques.

 

Applications must be from a school, registered charitable organisation or other recognised community group.  Projects can apply for funding between 1 February 2010 and 30 September 2010 and successful projects must collect their materials no later than 31 October 2010.

For more information visit the B&Q website.  

 

Cash 4 Clubs is a sports grant scheme which provides funding to support grassroots UK sports clubs.  The scheme gives clubs a chance to get grants ranging from £250 to £1000 to improve facilities, purchase new equipment, gain coaching qualifications, or generally invest in the sustainability of their club.

The Cash 4 Clubs scheme is funded by Betfair and is supported by SportsAid. Betfair and SportsAid have worked in partnership for a number of years and both organisations understand the importance of community sport in promoting an active lifestyle and stimulating local pride.

There are no deadlines for submitting grant applications.  There are 3 tiers of grants at £250, £500 and £1000 which are awarded on a discretionary basis. Any sports club can apply as long as they are registered with their sport's National Governing Body or local authority.  Funding can be requested for anything that will add to the sustainability and effectiveness of the club.

For more information email Cash 4 Clubs or visit the  Cash 4 Clubs website 

 

Does your group work with unemployed men? If so read on!

 

The Navigator Men's Development Programme consists of four one day workshops. It's a great opportunity for local unemployed men to access a high quality programme to help them develop in any areas of their lives. It enables participants to increase their focus, confidence, self-awareness and assertivness. 

 

The one day workshops take place on 25 March; 22 April; 13 May and 10 June and will be held at Friar Gate Studios, Ford Street, Derby, DE1 1EE. Please note that all four days must be attended to complete the course. 

 

 
For more information and to book a place on the course

email Arshad Iqbal or call 01332 341798.

 

Derby City Partnership are holding their 15th annual Derby City Partnership Week in 2010 from 28 June to 4 July. The theme is 'Inspiring Derby - showcasing the great things in our city'. The week gives local organisations, groups and communities a great opportunity to show off their activities, partnership projectsand initiatives by putting on events or tours. Last year 100 events were held and the goal this year is to beat that number.

 

For more information about putting on an event and to download a booking form visit the DCP website, email Lisa Stephenson or call 01332 255627. Please note that completed booking forms must be returned by 15 March.

 

Let's make 2010 the best DCP week yet!

Addaction are holding a course on the short and long term health effects of cannabis use and the link between cannabis and mental health. The training will increase your confidence to utilise interventions to support users.

The course takes place on Friday 26 March from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Addaction Training Centre, Bateman Court in Derby. It is aimed at teachers; social services; police officers; drug workers; youth workers; health workers; probation officers and anyone who works with young people and wishes to understand more about cannabis.

The cost of this one day course is £65 per person including VAT, lunch and refreshments. For group booking rates please contact Darren Griffiths on the number below.

 

For more information and to book a place email Darren Griffiths or call 01332 254503. 

 

The Department for Communities and Local Government are funding a series of local training events to help tackle anti-social behaviour. 

 

The events will help equip people with the confidence and knowledge to join together with their neighbours, police, council staff and other agencies to take a stand against anti-social behaviour.  They will offer practical advice to local people and front-line staff on what can be done and how they can work together to tackle neighbourhood anti-social behaviour issues, as well as passing on lessons from those who have succeeded in bringing about change through the power of collective action.

The event in Derby will be held on 5 March at Pride Park Stadium.  To register your interest or find out more call 0845 680 9754 or visit the asb events website.

Fancy having a go on a potters wheel?

 

Artcore, a not for profit group, are running sessions every Tuesday and Saturday from 9 March to 1 May (excluding 6 April) for people to experiment with different clay techniques. The Clay 'n' Glaze sessions will be held at Chaddesden Fire Station, Nottingham Road, Derby.

 

For more information email Artcore or call 07877 271097.

 

Artcore promote and develop visual arts including painting, sculpture, arts and crafts and run art events for the benefit of artists and communities in Derby, Derbyshire and beyond.