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the e-bulletin from Community Action Derby |
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Hello!
Welcome to Reach Out with lots of news and information for voluntary and community groups.
Only four weeks to go to our AGM and networking event on 21 September - see article below. We now have over 60 groups who will be having a stand at the event so put the date in your diary and we'll see you there!
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We have some important news from DCC about the revised date for grant decisions together with information about the Social Enterprise Investment Fund and details about the British Heart Foundation Ball on 30 September.
Don't forget to check the Community Action website for the latest news, events and updates for voluntary and community groups in Derby. 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.
Want to keep track of what we are doing? You can now follow us on Twitter and Facebook - just click the links below!
Best wishes,
Jayne Williams
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 DCC Revise Date for Grant Decision
Recommendations for grant funding for 2012/13 were due to be presented to Council Cabinet on the 6 September 2011. Due to the need for further internal validation and alignment of projects with Council provided services, recommendations will now be presented on 27 September 2011.
Organisations who currently receive funding from Derby City Council will continue to do so at the current level until 31 December 2011. New agreements will commence on 1 January 2012 at the new approved levels of funding.
DCC would like to apologise for this delay in the process and any inconvenience caused.
Click to read more.
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 Save the date!
Putting the Third Sector First: Annual Networking Event.
Only four weeks to go until our (short) AGM and annual networking event, the largest of its kind, on Wednesday 21 September from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Darwin Suite, Assembly Rooms in Derby. There will be more than 60 stands made up of voluntary and community groups, funders and support organisations. Everyone is welcome to come along and network - refreshments will be provided too! No need to book just come along on the day.
For more information email Jayne Williams or call 01332 227749. |
 Social Enterprise Investment Fund
The Social Enterprise Investment Fund (SEIF) Capital Growth Fund has opened.
The fund provides capital grants of 50k - 150k for non-profit organisations providing health, care and well-being services. Additional loan funds are available for larger projects or where some working capital is needed.
The Capital Growth Fund is suitable for established organisations (not start-ups) who already have well-developed capital plans for buildings, equipment, IT or similar and who can spend the funds by 31 March 2012.
The closing date for applications is noon on 16 September 2011.
The guidance, application form and cashflow template are available via the Social Investment Business website where you will also find an eligibility checker.
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 The Voluntary Sector Calendar
Want to keep up to date with events, training, fun days, workshops - in fact anything that's happening in the voluntary and community sector? Then visit the Community Action website!
The interactive Voluntary Sector Calendar is packed with events and training - you can add your organisation's events too! We hope that the Voluntary Sector Calendar will become the place to go to find out about what's going on and when. It will also be useful as a planning aid and hopefully prevent large events being scheduled for the same day. To get started click here. |
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 Essential Policies for your Group - Training
Do you find it difficult to identify which policies are appropriate for your group and organisation, and what information needs to be included in each policy?
This course will help you understand the importance of policies and how to identify the suitable policies for your group.
At the end of the session you will:
- Understand the importance of having policies
- Identify which policies are appropriate for your organisation
- Recognise the benefits of having policies
- Identify what information needs to be included in each policy
Date and Time: Thursday 15 September
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Venue: 4 Charnwood Street, Derby, DE1 2GT
Cost: £10 for Community Groups (under £10k turnover)
£25 for Voluntary Organisations (over £10K turnover)
£50 for Statutory Partners
To book a place email Community Action or call 01332 227706 by Wednesday 7 September.
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 NHS Future Forum
The Government has asked the NHS Future Forum to continue a new phase of conversations with patients, service users and professionals following its listening exercise on the proposals to modernise the NHS.
The NHS Future Forum, a group of health experts led by GP Professor Steve Field, will provide independent advice on four themes:
- information: how to make information improve health, care and wellbeing
- education and training: how to develop the healthcare workforce to deliver world-class healthcare
- integrated care: how to ensure the Government's modernisation programme leads to better integration of services around people's needs
- the public's health: how to ensure the public's health remains at the heart of the NHS.
For more information and to read the article in full visit the Department of Health website. |
 Community Classifieds
Do you have any services or resources that you would like to share with other voluntary and community groups? Spare furniture or equipment? Training or advice? Or is there something you need? Or would like to swap?
We have created a Community Classifieds section on our website as one-stop shop to offer and request support and services, resources and equipment.
As the community classifieds section grows we will have sections for 'we want', 'we've got' and 'let's swap'. So, if you have anything you would like to share, swap or give away email Jayne Williams or call 01332 227749.
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 JET Organise Food Collection
Jobs, Education and Training - JET - have organised a food collection which will be distributed by the Red Cross to people in need. Non-perishable food such as canned goods, rice and pasta can be donated anytime between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm at JET's offices, 284 - 286 Normanton Road in Derby DE23 6WD. The last date for donating is 13 September.
For more information call 01332 298553. |
 Volunteer Co-ordinators Forum
Getting online and offline support
This session will help volunteer managers consider how to make use of online volunteer recruitment and management methods. There will also be the usual round-up of information sharing and networking.
Date: Wednesday 14 September 2011
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Venue: Community Action, 4 Charnwood Street, Derby, DE1 2GT.
Please note that booking is essential - to book a place email Simon Hancox or call 01332 346226. Light refreshments will be provided.
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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. |
 Derby Furniture Project Sale
Derby Furniture Project, an initiative supported by DCC and the Big Lottery Fund, are holding a public sale day on Saturday 12 September from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at their premises at 7 John Street, Derby DE1 2SS.
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 Barnardo's Parenting Programmes
Barnardo's have been commissioned to co-ordinate parenting programmes across Derby city and to act as a central referral point for parents wishing to attend an appropriate course/programme. The team are based at Community House, 19-21 Glossop Street, Allenton, Derby DE24 8DU and would like all facilitators of programmes in the city to email Barnardo's or call 01332 204859 or 07943 122147. |
Community Force
Natwest has launched a new initiative called Community Force which aims to support local charities, projects and groups by giving them the opportunity to raise awareness of their work and request much-needed volunteers.
This is a national initiative but three projects in each local area will also have the chance to win an award of £6,000 each, plus Natwest assistance to help them put their plans into action. These winners will be chosen by local people, who know what will benefit their community the most via a public vote taking place between 26 September and 23 October 2011.
So if your group has an idea for a good cause or if you know a local charity or project that helps your community you can apply by visiting the NatWest website. Please note that applications must be received by 4 September 2011. |
 British Heart Foundation Annual Ball
The British Heart Foundation Annual Ball will be held on Friday 30 September at the County Ground Marquee, Derbyshire County Cricket Club, in aid of the Mending Broken Hearts Appeal.
There will be a drinks reception to the sounds of live jazz and a photographer will capture the arrival of guests before dinner is served to the sounds of the YesterYear Choir. There will also be a raffle and auction with music from the last 50 years taking the evening through to the early hours.
2011 marks the 50th anniversary of the British Heart Foundation and to celebrate they have launched the Mending Broken Hearts Appeal, their most ambitious project yet to raise £50 million for research to repair damaged hearts.
Limited numbers of tables of ten are available, with tickets priced at £50 per guest. This includes a drinks reception, three course dinner with wine, a variety of entertainment and a goody bag. For further information or to buy tickets email Sophie Jardine, BHF Fundraising Manager or call 01773 822302.
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| Equality Delivery System - EDS - Engagement Event
The Equality Delivery System, known as the EDS, is a new initiative and supports the Equality Act 2010 which defines 9 protected groups. The EDS is designed to help local health services improve equality performance and embed equality into mainstream NHS business so that they can provide a better service for people from diverse communities.
The EDS is holding workshops on 6 October from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm at the Derby West Indian Community Association, Carrington Street, Derby DE1 2ND. The workshops will provide people with an opportunity to find out more about the EDS and give their views on the most important needs of equality groups and how these should inform the work of local health services.
If you would like to attend the engagement event call Kirit Mistry on 01332 372428 or download the booking form and, once completed, email it to kiritmistry@derbyrec.org.uk or post to:
Derby and Derbyshire Race and Equality Commission,
31 Normanton Road,
Derby DE1 2GJ
All booking forms must be received by Friday 30 September. |
Lloyds TSB Foundation Workshop
The Foundation are keen to meet with Derby-based registered charities who are potentially looking to apply for grants. The Lloyds TSB Foundation is one of the UK's leading grant-makers, and funds small and medium under-funded charities working at the heart of communities to tackle disadvantage. The awareness session will:
- Highlight the basic criteria of the Community Programme
- Provide groups with hints and tips on what makes a successful application
- Give an opportunity for groups to talk about their own projects and experiences and their eligibility for funding.
Who do they fund?
Registered charities whose core work helps disadvantaged people to play a fuller role in the community.
Types of Work
Running costs, including salaries to ensure that charities can maintain and develop their core work and disadvantaged communities.
Date and Time: Wednesday 14 September, 10:30 am to 12 noon
Venue: Community Action, 4 Charnwood Street, Derby
Cost Free
For more information or to book a place email Community Action or call Liz Gumbley 01332 227738. For more information about Lloyds TSB grants visit the Lloyds TSB Foundation website. |
New Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) Briefing
A new step-by-step briefing on the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) framework has been launched, which relates to planning on future healthcare provision for communities. The briefing can be downloaded from the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) website.
The JSNA pulls together all the relevant information about a community, including population data, levels of smoking, housing quality, and importantly, the views of its residents. This picture is then used to plan future provision, to ensure that the community has the health and social care services it requires.
It is particularly important that voluntary and community groups take an active part in the JSNA process, as they often have the best understanding of what their community needs and can provide specialist services to support particular groups. By making contact with their local Health and Wellbeing Board, and taking an active part in the JSNA, they can ensure the needs of every part of the community are considered.
RSPH will shortly be offering a range of tailored seminars for health professionals and VCS organisations to support them as they develop their JSNAs. For further information email RSPH or visit the RSPH website. |
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Social Mobility and Child Poverty Call for Evidence
The Government has appointed Alan Milburn as Independent Reviewer of Social Mobility and Child Poverty, pending the establishment of a statutory Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission next year. A Call for Evidence has gone out to help inform a report which will be issued next spring.
The Call for Evidence explores questions around how child poverty and social mobility are linked, and the examples of how projects can be set up and expanded and progress measured on these issues. Your responses will help the Independent Review to build recommendations for what action Government, and wider civil society, should take in order to raise social mobility and tackle child poverty. To take part in the call for evidence visit the Cabinet Office website. |
We hope you enjoyed this issue of the 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 email or call 01332 227749. Thanks for reading! Jayne Williams Community Action Derby
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