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| Stop Press...Inspiring Derby 2010 Brochure |  |
Derby City Partnership's programme of events for 'Inspiring Derby 2010' week was announced
last week. There are lots of events and activities from voluntary organisations and community groups including the official opening of JET's Youth Resource Centre on 29 June from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at 284 to 286 Normanton Road in Derby.
For a full list of all activities and events taking place throughout
the week view the full brochure on the
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| Get Help to Win Bids! | |
Derbyshire Contracts Advice Network - DCAN - now has a mini site which aims to spread the word to the creative industries, a term which includes all kinds of artists, performers, workers in the media and web designers, about how DCAN can work specifically with not for profit organisations to help them win contracts.
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If your group supports people aged 50 years and over why not hold fun Wii Fit sessions to keep your members active and encourage them to get fit?
Community Action have Wii Fit consoles available for hire to groups who meet certain criteria.
Your group must meet in community premises, have appropriate insurance and take responsibility for the equipment while it is on loan.
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| The Compact and Public Sector Cuts |  |
An article by the Compact Advocacy team highlights the way in which Compact working can be used to help voluntary organisations and public bodies work together effectively to deal with problems being faced in the current economic climate.
The article gives an example of a funder working with groups to find out what the impact of across the board cuts - which many local authorities make - mean to groups. After consultation and assessing the impact cuts were made in other ways which had less impact on groups and the services they offer.
To read the article in full
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| Community Spaces Grants |  |
Community Spaces is a £50 million open grants programme that is managed by Groundwork UK.
The programme helps community groups in England create or improve green, open spaces to enhance people's quality of life.
Community Spaces is funded by the Big Lottery Fund. Grants start at £10,000 and applications must come from community groups for projects that are within 2 miles of a residential area and will be open to the public.
For more information and an application form visit the
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| Live Unltd Grants |  |
Live UnLtd helps young people to create their own opportunities and to develop their community for the better. Young people can start up their own businesses, sports teams or recreational groups. Funding of up to £2,000 is available, coupled with support from a designated development manager.
For more information and to apply for the awards visit the Live Unltd website. Please note that the deadline for applications is 1 July. |
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Welcome to this week's issue of Reach Out with lots of information that we hope you find useful. From FREE professional IT advice to a nutrition workshop we have something for everyone! You will also find a link to all the events and activities that are happening as part of Derby City Partnership's 'Inspiring Derby 2010' week from 28 June to 4 July. If you have any news, information or events that you would like to share with the voluntary and community sector in Derby, please let us know. |
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 World's Biggest Networking Event Community Action Derby are holding the World's Biggest Networking Event on Wednesday 30 June at the Carriage Shop Theatre, Derby College, Roundhouse Road, Derby, DE24 8JE from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Come along and exchange your news, views and ideas with other voluntary organisations and community groups. Some of the groups confirmed as attending so far include The Prince's Trust, Derbyshire Friend, The Wildlife Trust and Forum of Faiths Drop in for a short time or stay a while but please let us know that you are coming, email Abbi Steanson or call 01332 227710
Tea and coffee will be available. We look forward to seeing you there!
This event is being held as part of Derby City Partnership's 'Inspiring Derby' 2010 week. |
 The Stuff Disability Direct's Enable Project works with young disabled people aged 16 to 25 across Derby city and Derbyshire. The project aims to promote social inclusion and improve confidence and independence by finding new activities for young, disabled people to try.
Part of the project involved the creation of a brand new social networking website, The Stuff, which is specifically for local young disabled people.
'The Stuff' has information about what's going on in the area, links to lots of other support services and message boards where young, disabled people can chat to others and share ideas and experiences.
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 FREE Professional IT Help! Does your community organisation need FREE professional IT help?
iT4Communities matches IT professionals who want to volunteer their time and technical skills to organisations that need IT help.
iT4Communities has 6,000 IT professionals across the UK who are willing to give their time to charities, community groups and social enterprises.
If you would like to be part of this valuable network of advice and practical IT help please register with iT4Communities - there is an annual registration fee of £85. You can expect expert guidance from the staff at iT4Communities, who will help you to define your IT needs and then put your projects onto their website so that volunteers can apply to help you.
On average organisations get £3,000 worth of support from their volunteers. That support can be strategic advice, practical work, training or troubleshooting. Volunteers have helped plan databases, build websites, network computers, write policies, and maintain computers. What does your organisation need help with? For case studies, testimonials and examples visit the iT4Communities website.
iT4Communities is a project of AbilityNet, a UK registered charity
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 Youth Volunteering Survey 2010
The Youth Action Team, part of the vinvolved Derby city volunteering team, have put together a survey to capture young people's views on volunteering. The information from the results of the survey will be used to develop youth volunteering in Derby.
The survey is open to all young people between the ages of 16 and 25. All completed surveys will be put into a prize draw for a chance to win a £20 HMV voucher.
Please forward the link to young volunteers to give them the chance to take part in the survey and give their views. The survey can be found on the Community Action website. All completed surveys must be returned by 10 June.
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 Speed Volunteering!
Volunteers Week takes place from 1 to 7 June and to celebrate the Volunteer Centre are holding a Speed Volunteering event on Thursday 3 June at The Spot Conference Centre, 73 Sacheverel Street in Derby. There will also be a Volunteering Fair in the main hall to allow members of the public to browse stalls while waiting to take part in the speed event. The event takes place from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. If your organisation would like to take part email Justina Nurse or call 01332 342272. This event is being sponsored this year by LINk. |
 Mental Health Awareness Course Derbyshire Learning and Development Consortium has secured funding to offer a range of learner/volunteer support accredited training programmes at reduced rates.
They are running a Mental Health Awareness course on 3 June - next week - at The Royal School for the Deaf on Ashbourne Road in Derby. The cost is £35.
The course is aimed predominantly at tutors who may encounter learners with mental health issues on their courses. However, the content will be useful to anyone wanting to raise their awareness of this subject.
The course will explore current legislation and how it can help to support those with mental health issues and candidates will learn some of the ways in which mental ill health presents itself and the effects this can have on someone in a variety of circumstances.
On successful completion of the course a certificate of achievement will be awarded from the Open College Network.
For more information and to book a place call Hilary Slater or Julie Lewis on 01332 265960 or visit the Consortium website.
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 Local Project Wins National Award
A project that aims to keep older people warm in winter and makes sure they can afford to pay their fuel bills has scooped an award from a national charity.
Derby City Council's 'Warm and Well in Derby' project, funded by Derby City Council and NHS Derby City, which works with local organisations to distribute energy advice and practical help to pensioners, has been named best in the East Midlands region by fuel poverty charity National Energy Action (NEA).
The project has been hugely successful, helping many older people in the city improve the warmth and comfort of their homes and ensuring affordable warmth through the cold winter months.
It is hoped that the funding the project will receive as part of the award will go towards the development partnership working, including links with Warm Front to make sure that people can get insulation and heating improvements, and further engagement with GP surgeries and the local Age Concern Shop with energy advice drop-in sessions.
The project will now go on to compete against initiatives from around the country for a national award of £3,000. It has already received £2,000 funding from NEA.
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 Media Contacts List Do you have a media contacts list? If so, why not add us to it! We would love to receive your news as and when it happens and feature it in Reach Out. It's a great way to share your news with all of the voluntary organisations and community groups in Derby.
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Beyond Fundraising - a Seminar
Generating income to become more sustainable
This is a one day interactive seminar to enable churches and faith-based community groups to get greater understanding on how to become self-sustaining.
Every organisation, faith-based or not, is facing economic challenges. For churches, engagement with the community increasingly involves meeting identified needs of the communities which they serve as well as providing spiritual and moral guidance. With the change in economic climate, it is becoming increasingly necessary to move from relying on grants, to earning income.
The seminar will incorporate interactive sessions to which delegates can bring their questions and case studies of those who have been there, done it, and have lived to tell the tale and written materials.
The day will be run by Anthony Collins Solicitors in collaboration with accountants Mazars. Both firms regularly advise churches working in their local communities. This is a partnership with Derby Diocese and Church Urban Fund.
The seminar take place on Tuesday 15 June from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the YMCA, 770 London Road, Wilmorton, Derby DE24 8UT
01332 388686.
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 Nutrition Workshop NHS Derby City are holding nutrition update workshops to enable people to revise their knowledge around diet and nutrition and share experiences of working with clients to improve their diet.
The nutrition update workshop will provide an opportunity for revision of the Eatwell plate, number of portions required for each food group, portion sizes and key nutrients within the food groups together with the opportunity to practice skills and knowledge by working through a range of examples and scenarios.
The training is open to all statutory and voluntary organisations and volunteers working in Derby city and it is currently offered FREE of charge.
The course is held on various dates throughout the year at the
Village Community Medical Centre, Browning Street in Derby from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm.
The course dates for 2010 are as follows;
Friday 2 July
Friday 23 July
Friday 24 September
Friday 30 September
Friday 22 October
Friday 12 November
Friday 10 December
For more information call Frances Lane on 01332 777085.
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 Service for Carers Derby Carers week takes place from 14 to 20 June. As part of the week there will be a carers service in Derby cathedral for carers and their friends and families. The service will be held on Monday 14 June from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm with refreshments afterwards. To confirm your attendance please call 01332 200002.
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 Bridging Cultures Awards The Awards for Bridging Cultures were created to promote the work of the many organisations across the UK that promote intercultural dialogue. Funded by the Baring Foundation, the awards scheme gives cash awards for projects that successfully build trust and respect between people from different cultures. The awards identify and celebrate schemes and activities that are making a real and meaningful contribution to the development of a mutual understanding of cultural differences and, through this, build bridges between communities and cultures. For more information and the online application form visit the Bridging Cultures website The closing date for applications is 13 September 2010. Don't Miss Out!
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We hope you enjoyed this week's newsletter. We are always pleased to receive feedback or comments about Reach Out, so do let us know what you think.
If you have any news, events or information that you would like to see featured in Reach Out please contact us.
Thanks for reading!
Jayne Williams
Community Action Derby
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