In the current climate of financial difficulties a national campaign, Listen: Value; Invest, has been launched to consider how the reduction in public expenditure is going to impact on the voluntary and community sector.  To provide a local perspective on the likely impact of any cuts Community Action have produced a report detailing, in facts and figures, the value of voluntary and community groups in Derby.  It is hoped that this will give local decision-makers a clearer understanding of the sector. 

 

To read the report visit the Community Action Derby website.  

The new Voluntary Sector Forum took place on 29 September.

The new forum brings together all the networks and forums previously delivered by Community Action and will be held quarterly.

   

The first forum included presentations on the following topics:

 

Community Safety and the Voluntary Sector;

Setting the High Level Priorities for Derby;

Climate Change and Peak Oil; and

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans update.

 

To read or download the presentations visit the Community Action Derby website.

 

We have received some very positive feedback from people who attended the first one and look forward to seeing you all at the next one in January - date and venue to be advised.

Come along to the Derby Compact Annual review on Monday 1 November and find out more about the refreshed Compact.

 

For general applications (non mental health):

email Amanda Bradley or call 0115 931 6129.

 

For mental health :

email Georgina Horobin or call 01283 731346

 

The Arboretum Community Project is setting up a deaf counselling service in conjunction with SignHealth, a healthcare charity providing health-related services for deaf people. 

David Freeman, SignHealth's business development manager will be giving a presentation of the services offered by the charity on Friday 15 October at the Arboretum Cafe in Derby - DE23 8FN - from 6:00 to 7:00 pm .

Everyone is welcome to come along. For more information email Arboretum Park, sms 07583 114002 or call  07590 663373.  

The sessions will be held at Darley Fields, Old Chester Road in Derby and are designed to be a fun, relaxed and enjoyable way to help you cycle more.  You don't need any specialist equipment to take part; you don't have to wear lycra and you don't even have to own a bike as CTC can provide that for you. Sessions are open to individuals and community groups.

 

Women's sessions available every Thursday (female instructors).

Learn to Ride:                  9:30 am to 10:30 am

Confidence and Skills: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Short Cycle Rides:         1:00 pm               

 

Women's Rides on Sundays  9:30 am from Darley Fields.

 

Pedal back the Years - 50+ cycling every Monday at 10:00 am.

This session is for older men and women who want to get more mobile and active or keep active and meet new friends at the same time. The rides will be short, at a leisurely pace and will usually go to a place of interest.

 

For more information visit the CTC website, email Amanda Salt or call 07786 981828.

A new draft version of the national Compact, which governs relationships between the public and voluntary sectors, has been published by Compact Voice ahead of October's comprehensive spending review.

Containing measures that will hopefully prevent government departments treating charities unfairly when spending cuts take effect, the draft version will be the subject of a six week consultation until 29 October, and is then expected to be ratified in November.

Some key aspects have been agreed as vital to ensuring that the Compact remains a central document between the two sectors, reflecting priorities identified by Compact Voice, the voluntary and community sector and central and local government.

To read and comment on the draft version of the renewed Compact visit the Compact Voice website.

Do you have difficulty expressing yourself? Do you need help dealing with a problem?

Derby Women's Centre is now offering a drama therapy service to their users.

Drama therapy is a creative therapy that uses play, movement, poems, stories and costumes to help people work through their problems. This can either be in a group or one to one with a therapist.

For further information contact Elaine or Bip on 01332 360472. 

Rethink, in association with Artcore, are inviting people who experience mental health problems or are socially isolated, and people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds to take part in a painting and drawing workshop. 

 

The workshop will take place on 28 October from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Butterfly House, 75a Rose Hill Street in Derby.  The finished collaborative piece will be showcased following the workshop.

 

For more information call Steph Carter on 01332 367622.

From 4 October until 1 November 2010 the Social Enterprise Investment Fund (SEIF) is offering grants of £50,000 to £450,000 to organisations delivering health and/or social care services, to help them meet the costs of capital expenditure.

 

They will consider all applications from health and social care delivery organisations but are particularly interested in funding proposals that address the following priorities:

• carers organisations;
• user-led organisations working with users on personal budgets;
• dementia;
• long-term conditions; and 
• social care issues.

Organisations must be able to spend this funding by 31 March 2011.  For more information visit the SEIF website.

Do you find it difficult to record income and expenditure into an easy format and set out an annual income and expenses sheet?  If so, this course is for you!

 

By the end of this session, learners will:

• Understand the role of the treasurer
• Recognise the importance of recording all financial transactions
• Complete a cash book and petty cash book
• Reconcile a bank statement
• Complete an income and expenses sheet

The course takes place on Monday 1 November from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Community Action, 4 Charnwood Street in Derby. The course is FREE for voluntary and community groups and £50 for statutory organisations.

 

To book a place email Liz Gumbley or call 01332 227738 by Monday 18 November.                                                    

 

The People's Postcode Trust, set up by People's Postcode Lottery will open for funding applications on 11 October. 

 

Applications should come from small organisations and community groups involved in the following areas:

poverty prevention;

advancement of health;

community development;

public sports;

human rights; or

environmental protection.

 

Funding of between £500 and £10,000 is available. For more information and an application form visit the Postcode Trust website or call 0131 555 7287.

 

How much do you know about the effects of your organisation's work?

Would you like to know more about outcomes?

Are your funders asking about outcomes monitoring?

If so, you'll be interested in this two-day training course for voluntary and community organisations being run by Family Action as follows:.

      

Day 1 - Tuesday 30 November, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. 

Day 2 - Thursday 16 December, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. 

The venue for both days is the  St James Centre, Malcolm Street in Derby.

 

The courses are offered as part of the National Outcomes Programme, run by Charities Evaluation Services. Places are limited, so please register your
interest now.

 

To find out more about the course call Ellie on 01332 604115.

Derby Trades Union Council and the People's Charter have organised Derby People's Day to encourage people to get together and show their support for public services.  Derby People's Day will take place on Saturday 23 October in the Market Square from 12:00 to 3:00 pm.

 

You are invited to have your own stall (at no cost) and take to the microphone to say what the public stand to lose if the Government budget cuts take away the services that you currently offer.

 

To book a stall in advance email Trades Council secretary or Keith Venables or call 07889 274723.

We'd just like to remind you that you have access to your own section of our website.  Here you can update your details and also add your news and events to our listings.  It's a great way to let the world know what you are doing!  So if you have any upcoming events or news that you would like to share with Derby - and the world - visit the Community Action website, log in with your details and get started!

If you would like to be part of Community Action Derby please email Angie Baines or call 01332 227731.  You will have FREE access to funding information, help and support for your group and the opportunity to take part in workshops and forums throughout the year.  We look forward to hearing from you!

 
Jayne Williams
Community Action Derby