Neighbourhood Boards play a key role in building stronger communities and keeping them strong. They are made up of councillors and people living or working in the neighbourhood and include representatives from community groups, local businesses and public services. The role of residents on the Neighbourhood Boards is to represent the whole of their neighbourhood, not just a single interest group, with commitment and passion. 

 
The membership of each neighbourhood board is being reviewed in April and May 2010. We are seeking new nominations for every Neighbourhood Board. The deadline for nominations to be returned is 12 noon on Monday 19 April. After this date, the Neighbourhood Managers will meet with the Ward Councillors on each Neighbourhood Board to review the nominations. The final decision on the membership of the Neighbourhood Board is made at this meeting.

You can download and complete a nomination form from the CommunityAction website or alternatively email Natalie O'Hanlon or call 01332 258527, minicom 01332 256900. 

 

A reminder that the deadline for completing the Community Action annual survey is 1 April - next week! 

 

Please take the time to give us your views, feedback from the survey will tell us how we can improve the services we offer to the voluntary and community sector and help us plan for next year.

 

There are two versions of the survey; one for statutory partners and one for voluntary and community groups. To get as wide a response as possible please feel free to forward the survey link to individuals or groups in your networks.

 

Statutory partners online survey  

Voluntary and community organisations online survey  

   

The responses from the survey will form the basis of a series of Focus Groups giving you further opportunity to contribute to the development of Community Action Derby and our continuing representation of voluntary and community organisations within the city.

 

To say thank you for taking the time to complete the survey we will automatically enter you into a prize draw with the chance to win £50 of Westfield Vouchers - don't miss out!  

 

Essential Ingredients of Project Development (EIPD)

The EIPD programme is a professional training opportunity designed specifically for community workers active at the 'front line' of the sector. The programme, being run by the University of Derby, takes the form of an intense six month period designed to support the student to take an idea for a project through to a detailed funding bid or proposal.

 

There are only 25 places available so it is advisable to apply early.
For further details visit the University of Derby website, call 0800 678 3311 or contact Lisa Vernon on 01332 265964.

 

Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales is one of the UK's leading independent grant makers and funds small and medium sized charities working at the heart of communities to tackle disadvantage across England and Wales.
 
The Foundation is pleased to announce that income for 2010 has increased to £25.24m and is delighted to confirm that this higher level of funding will be sustained for 2011, 2012 and 2013.
 
The Foundation is keen to hear from registered charities working across Derby wishing to apply for funding under the Foundation's Community Programme.  Charities will need to demonstrate how their work is making a difference to the lives of disadvantaged people, and helping them to play a fuller role in the community.  The Foundation is particularly interested to hear from charities in Derby that support carers, the elderly, and families.
 
For more information  please visit the Foundation's website.  

 

 

The Persian Cultural Association of Derby are holding children's activity sessions every other Saturday as part of their Children and Youth More Active project.  

 

Taster sessions will be held on 3,10, and 17 April and will include face painting, street dance, boxercise, Farsi and calligraphy. The regular fortnightly activities begin in May and will be held at the Ukrainian Centre, 27 Charnwood Street in Derby.  The sessions will run from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm, basic snacks and refreshments will be provided.

 

For more information and to book a place email the PCA or call 01332 298605.

Charityfair offers up-to-date training in compact workshop sessions covering every aspect of the voluntary sector at affordable prices.

 

Join over 1,000 of your peers at Charityfair 2010 on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 June at the Hilton London Metropole Hotel in London. There are over 100 training sessions to suit people at all stages of their career, giving you the opportunity to gain new skills and update your sector knowledge. The FREE resource area enables you to check out the latest in voluntary sector services and gives you valuable networking opportunities.
 
The training covers fundraising; finance and law, senior and executive leadership; people and project management; information and communication; and campaigning. For full details and to book visit the Charity Fair website.

 

Training sessions cost from as little as £20!! Book early to avoid disapointment.

 

 

Derby City Council's Children and Young People's Department are looking to implement a framework agreement to provide support to disabled children and young people. The framework agreement will have around 5 to 15 suitably qualified service providers to provide individual support to disabled children and young people so that they are able to enjoy activities and spend time away from their parents/carers. This also gives the carers a break from caring. 

 
For more information about the framework agreement email Jackie Costello. To request the document pack to tender to be a part of the framework visit the Derbyshire Partnership website. Documents must be requested by 9 April and returned by 19 April.
 

Would you like to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to better support and inspire your volunteers and enhance the impact of your organisation?
 
From Monday 22 March, Capacitybuilders is offering volunteer managers across England the opportunity to apply for a skills development bursary up to £1950.  Each bursary will fund an approved skills development package - delivered regionally by experienced training providers with three levels of access tailored to suit your experience and role.
 
To find out more visit the Capacitybuilders website.  

  

UnLtd is launching an exciting new youth national programme. This 5 year programme, funded by the Big Lottery, gives young people the opportunity to help themselves by helping others through their own entrepreneurial projects. 

 

From April 2010 Unltd will be starting to fund and support young peoples ideas on a monthly basis, giving out an average of £2000 for each project.

Each month a youth panel, made up of 10 volunteers living across the Midlands aged 16 to 25, will decide which youth-led project will be funded and how much money the project will be awarded.

For more information and an application form email Rachel Cole, call  0121 766 4570 or alternatively visit the Unltd website. 

 

 

Avon and Women's Aid have come together to create the Empowering Women Awards.  The awards are a platform to celebrate the amazing achievements and incredible bravery of women who have either been affected by domestic violence themselves, or who are working tirelessly in the field to support those who have experienced abuse.

The awards aim to empower women by recognising their achievements and are open to inspirational women from all walks of life who are affected by domestic abuse. For more information visit the Women's Aid website 

 

KnowHow NonProfit presents In the Chair - a series of governance podcasts exploring how nonprofit and charity chairs are helping their organisations and fellow board members deal with times of crisis and change. Come and listen! Visit the KnowHow NonProfit website to hear the podcast. 
 
KnowHow NonProfit is a fresh new website built solely for people working in not for profit organisations.  Completely free and easy to use, it is packed with practical information and resources covering all kinds of topics from finding funding to strategy planning.  The site is intended to be a friendly and useful space for a community of nonprofit people and organisations to share what they have learnt and to help others.  Visit the KnowHow NonProfit website and become part of the community!

A big thank you to everyone who came to Your Sector, Your Say, the forum for voluntary and community organisations in Derby, which was held at the YMCA on 24 March. 

 

The day was a great success thanks to the participation of everyone who attended. Adam Wilkinson, Chief Executive of Derby City Council, answered questions on the future of the voluntary and community sector in Derby and Katherine Hudson from NCVO gave a presentation. 

 

The outcomes from the workshop sessions held on the day will form an action plan for the voluntary and community sector. The action plan is currently being drafted and everyone who attended will automatically receive a copy once it is completed.

 

Don't forget if you have any feedback from the day we would love to hear from you!  

  

Fit4funding are offering their innovative online course for funding advisers.  It is aimed at individuals whose work involves advising community and voluntary groups on funding and funding related issues.

 
Fit4funding has successfully delivered this Open College Network level 3 accredited course to learners face to face for over 8 years. This version of the course will be delivered completely on-line with two very experienced and fully qualified f4f funding advice e-learning tutors, who will offer individual support and guidance throughout. The courses run over an 8 week period and require learners to commit to approx 4 hours participation per week. Learners can work at their own pace and will engage in a range of interactive experiences and networking opportunities with other learners.

 

Course dates for this year are 10 May with an enrolment date of 5 May and 13 September with an enrolment date of 8 September.  The cost is £250 for voluntary and community sector organisations and £350 for statutory organisations.

For more information and to book a place email fit4funding or call 01924 239063 (between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm).Basic computer skills are necessary to successfully undertake this course e.g. word processing, email, internet and broadband access is required.