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Bulletin Contents - 11 January 2010Role of the Treasurer Training from High Peak CVS Mental Health and the Exploration of Faith Community Climate Change Conference Community Voluntary Partners (CVP) Vacancies Derbyshire Voice Team Assistant Vacancy Recommendations from Review of Vetting and Barring Scheme BBC Training Resources for Community Media Employment Law Developments for 2010 Campaign against Change in Music Licensing New Trustee and Governance Information Centre | ||
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Role of the Treasurer Training from High Peak CVSAre you new to the role of the treasurer or unsure of all the new accounting regulations and need an update? This session will cover:
This course does not include any book-keeping exercises. Wednesday 27 January 2010, 10 am – 1 pm
Tutor Jeanette Stafford from Community Accounting Plus has over 20 years experience working in the voluntary sector. Free to High Peak voluntary and community groups without paid workers, £20 to voluntary and community groups in the High Peak with paid workers, £25 to voluntary and community groups outside the High Peak, £35 all others. Further details at highpeakcvs.org.uk/training/events.asp Contact Louise (Development Team Support Worker) at High Peak CVS
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Mental Health and the Exploration of Faith
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Community Climate Change ConferenceSat 13 March 9.15am-4pm to be held Lunch and refreshments will be provided The event is open to everyone, but will be of greatest benefit to individuals who are considering starting up, or have very recently started, Low Carbon Community/sustainable energy/sustainability/Transition Town groups
Examples of planned ‘how to’ workshops include:
How do I get there? The conference has been timed to allow arrival by train and the Transpeak Bus, run by Trent Barton. Other buses also arrive in Matlock to allow plenty of time to reach County Hall. How do I apply? Call Derbyshire on 08 456 058 058. The deadline for booking is Friday 5 March 2010. More information at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/climatechangeconference Following on from the event, ‘Voice for the VCS’ hopes to establish a VCS Climate Change Network. This network will receive information from the County Council’s LAA Climate Change subgroup and inform decisions made by them. If you would like to understand more and influence the counties strategies to combat Climate Change please come along to the conference and speak with Claire Thornber, Voice for the VCS Project Officer. For more about the LAA see 3dsupport.org.uk/Voice_Project/What_is_the_LAA? | ||
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Free Events at GMCVOFrom Consumerism to
Sustainability – 4 February 2010 Thinking the Unthinkable – 24 February
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First Steps to FundingDate: Wednesday 17 February This two-hour session aims to provide an introduction to what organisations need to consider when applying for grant funding. This is a short session designed to give third sector organisations, and people that support them an overview of what is required when applying for funding. The session has been designed to provide a start point for those applying or thinking of applying for funding. Cost: £25 – Statutory and Private Sector; £15 – Third Sector (including Charities, Community and Voluntary Sector, and Social Enterprises) Places can be booked via the REM website: www.regenerationem.co.uk or by calling the office on telephone: 0115 979 2333. | ||
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Applying for Large GrantsDate: Wednesday 24 March This workshop will help those developing their skills in applying for funding, and in particular those looking for larger amounts of funding (over £10,000). Attendees will receive an overview of sources of small grants and funding, learn about what large grants funders are looking for, and provide the opportunity to plan and develop a large grant project. Cost: £75 – Private and Statutory Sector Organisation; £40 – Third Sector (including Charities, Voluntary & Community Sector, and Social Enterprises) Places can be booked via the REM website: www.regenerationem.co.uk or by calling the office on telephone: 0115 979 2333. | ||
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First Steps in Co-operationA FREE seminar for organisations or individuals considering or
setting up a co-operative 10-12 Wednesday 17 February 2010 To book your place, contact Jenny de Villiers (Secretary of Co-operatives East Midlands) with details of any special mobility of dietary requirements by email: jdevilliers@btinternet.com or telephone: 0777 370 5552 | ||
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Community Voluntary Partners (CVP) VacanciesFinancial Inclusion Project Manager
CVP, with its partners, is establishing a Financial Inclusion Team to tackle poverty and debt in Bolsover district. This is a flagship project which will deliver a 5 year strategy for which we have already secured the first 2 years funding. The project team will ensure effective advice service provision, access to affordable credit and mainstream financial services and financial capability education & training across the district. If you are committed to social and financial inclusion and able to work in partnership, from the grassroots to the most senior levels, to tackle poverty and debt we want to hear from you. For further information and an application pack visit the About Us section of www.bolsovercvp.org.uk Closing date for applications: 29 January 2010 | ||
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Derbyshire Voice Team Assistant VacancyDerbyshire Voice provides opportunities for people who have received mental health services to work alongside the commissioners and providers of those services at strategic level with the intent of influencing future developments in service provision. Team Assistant Derbyshire Voice are seeking a worker to join a small, friendly team at our offices in Ripley. The post holder will assist in the smooth running of our organisation, carrying out administrative tasks and support for the Chief Executive and staff team. They are looking for someone who is efficient, organised, with excellent communication skills and experience of taking responsibility within an office environment. The successful candidate will have some experience of receiving or working in mental health services and will be committed to supporting the existing team. To request an application pack please phone 01773 744537 Closing date for completed applications is at 9am on Mon
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Recommendations from Review of Vetting and Barring SchemeRecommendations from the Chair of the Independent Safeguarding Authority, Sir Roger Singleton, on his review of the new Vetting and Barring Scheme have been accepted by the Government. The criteria for 'frequent and intensive contact' tests will change to cover work with children which takes place once a week or more (from once a month or more), and if the work takes place on four days in one month or more or overnight (rather than three times in every 30 days or overnight). Download the report 'Drawing the Line', and government responses,
via Under the new registration process starting summer 2010, people who have passed the vetting process will receive a registration number enabling employers to check online. Unlike existing Criminal Records Bureau checks, an ISA registration lasts until any reason surfaces for it to be withdrawn. Sir Roger has said he is puzzled by claims that the new scheme would put people off volunteering, although he recognises that the registration of new volunteers will create extra work for some organisations – see Third Sector news item at www.thirdsector.co.uk/news/973932/ | ||
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BBC Training Resources for Community MediaThe BBC Academy, the broadcaster's new centre of excellence for training that was launched on 14 December, is to make some of its resources available to the public. It is hoped that this will encourage higher quality "citizen journalism". The online BBC College of Journalism – www.bbc.co.uk/journalism/ – will feature masterclasses from high-profile journalists and has a variety of resources on Skills, Law, Ethics and so on. News item at www.journalism.co.uk/2/articles/536901.php | ||
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Internships that WorkPersonnel professionals body CIPD has published 'Internships that work', giving guidance on starting or improving an internship scheme as part of the drive to combat youth unemployment. Written from a business perspective, it won't help with how this might impact on/relate to volunteering programmes but otherwise is likely to be very helpful. www.cipd.co.uk/publicpolicy/_internships-that-work.htm | ||
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Employment Law Developments for 2010People Management magazine (connected with CIPD) has a round-up of key employment law developments for the new year. These include equality legislation, case law on age discrimination and the 'fit note' arrangements. | ||
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Charities and PropertyNew in Society Guardian's Charities Q and A series is one on property, www.guardian.co.uk/society/2010/jan/05/charities-qa-property There are some important legal niceties on this subject for registered charities and their trustees, and this gives a fairly short overview. | ||
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Campaign against Change in Music LicensingEngland's umbrella body NCVO is campaigning against the decision that voluntary organisations should pay for a licence when they play recorded music in their own premises, when they had previously been exempt. See 'Don't Stop the Music' campaign pages. | ||
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New Trustee and Governance Information CentreNCVO has launched its new Trustee and Governance Information Centre, with material ranging from the role of the trustee to changing governing documents and the responsibilities of a board (management committee). www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/advice-support/trustee-governance | ||
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Quick Rundown on the 'Refreshed' CompactCompact Voice has a short 'Refresh Q and A' on the most commonly asked questions about the refreshed version of the Compact, the agreement between the government and voluntary sector to ensure better working. | ||
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ACEVO Commission on Personalisation Interim ReportACEVO’s recently published interim report on Personalisation. ACEVO has brought together a commission of experts to look at the personalisation of public services and to report to ministers in autumn 2010. The Commission on Personalisation is looking at the various reforms underway to personalise services (e.g. through individual budgets), what the third sector's contribution could be, what the implications are for the sector, and what can be done to support the sector to seize the opportunities and address the challenges associated with personalisation. The interim report details the bold reforms that are necessary to "revolutionise the delivery of public services, by devolving power and responsibility from state to citizen". View the report and more information about the background to the work.. | ||
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