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Bulletin Contents - 21 January 2008Derbyshire Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Survey Change in Law – Public Benefit Vacancy at South Derbyshire CVS Youth Sector Support Arrangements Train as a Quality Mark Peer Reviewer The Rural Development Programme for England 2007-2013 DEFRA Government Policy Document Adult Learners' Week Awards 2008 Tesco Charity Trust Community Awards |
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Derbyshire Voluntary and Community Infrastructure SurveyAccess the survey at highpeakcvs.org/survey Please give 20 minutes to help shape the Voluntary and Community Sector support services on offer in Derbyshire. There are an estimated 5000 voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups and organisations operating across Derby and Derbyshire. They are supported by 27 local voluntary and community sector infrastructure agencies such as councils for voluntary service (CVS), volunteer centres and other, more specialist, agencies. An infrastructure agency is one which provides the support that helps voluntary and community groups and organisations achieve their aims. This support takes many forms including, training, advice and information. These 27 VCS infrastructure agencies have formed a partnership called Derby and Derbyshire Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Consortium. High Peak CVS is a member of the Consortium. The aim of the Consortium is to improve, develop, and deliver the best possible voluntary and community sector infrastructure services and organisations for Derbyshire. You can help improve the services you receive from the infrastructure agencies by completing this survey. The information gathered through this survey will be used to plan the work of the Consortium over the next 3 years. This is the first time a survey has been carried out of voluntary and community sector agencies across the whole of Derbyshire but we hope it will be the first of an annual effort to find out what you need from your infrastructure agencies. The results of the survey will be made public and circulated to you in February 2008. Thanks for your help To access the survey just click on the link highpeakcvs.org/survey Please complete the survey by 25th Jan. |
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Change in Law – Public BenefitAll organisations wishing to be recognised as charities must now demonstrate, explicitly, that their aims are for public benefit. The requirement takes effect for the reporting year starting on April 1. Until now, the law presumed public benefit in respect of charities that advance education or religion or relieve poverty. Supplementary guidance covering these, and other charities that charge fees, is due in the second half of this year. Today’s general guidance is based on two principals: that there must be an identifiable benefit or benefits, and that it must be a benefit to the public or section to the public. The Charity Commission had proposed four principles, but as a result of the consultation, the two others – that people in poverty must not be excluded from the opportunity to benefit, and that any private benefits must be incidental – have bee made sub-clauses of the second. Commission chair Dame Suzi Leather stresses that this change is purely for greater clarity and simplicity and does not imply any shift of emphasis. In what some observers have seen as a timely flexing of muscle, the commission has recently refused charitable status to Odstock Private Care, an organisation set up by Salisbury NHS foundation trust to avoid a cape on private patient numbers in foundation trusts. Leather says this is not a test case because the decision, and any subsequent appeal, fall under the old law. But she adds: ‘people will look at the Odstock case and reflect on the importance that we attach to enabling people who cannot afford high fees to access the benefit charities’.’ Charities and Public Benefit, the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit, and a summary version are both available on 0845 300 0218 or at charitycommission.gov.uk (source: The Guardian, 16/01/08) |
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Vacancy at South Derbyshire CVSProject Coordinator for
Volunteer Health Trainers We are seeking an enthusiastic person with experience in all aspects of volunteer management and an interest in health. The successful candidate will be capable of developing and coordinating this new service. The project will support a variety of communities in South Derbyshire but with a particular emphasis on those experiencing social exclusion. They will recruit and train volunteers who will give information and signpost people in their community to access support on a range of health issues. Please contact us for an application pack quoting HT. Closing Date: Friday 1st February 2008 South Derbyshire CVS supports equal opportunities in employment. South Derbyshire CVS,
46-48 Grove Street,
Swadlincote,
Derbyshire DE11 9DD |
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Youth Sector Support ArrangementsAs part of its 'Aiming high for young people' strategy, the government is consulting "those working for the benefit of young people about how to improve the capacity, coherence and quality of support arrangements for youth sector professionals, volunteers and organisations". To 9th April - www.dcsf.gov.uk/consultations/conDetails.cfm?consultationId=1525. News item: www.gnn.gov.uk/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=345473&NewsAreaID=2 |
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Train as a Quality Mark Peer ReviewerCharities Evaluation Services is recruiting people within the voluntary and community sector who would like to become PQASSO Quality Mark peer reviewers, assessing organisations against the PQASSO standards. For more information, see www.pqassoqualitymark.org.uk. |
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Networking on the CompactCompact Voice national network has set up an online forum using the Ning social network platform, to share thoughts on Compact issues, concerns and priorities at a national level. You need to register on Ning to join in - compact.ning.com. |
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Guide to Managing ICTCovering all aspects of managing information and communications technology, this guide from the ICT Hub is aimed to be useful anyone whatever their level of technical knowledge. 'Guide to Managing ICT in the Voluntary and Community Sector' (dated August 07 but recently mentioned in their newsletter) can be downloaded in pdf format, 1.55MB, at www.icthub.org.uk/publications/managing_ict_guide.pdf. |
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UK Charity Awards 2008Nominations for the 2008 Charity Awards are now open. The closing date for entries is 14 March 2008. The Charity Awards is the pre-eminent awards programme in the UK's vibrant and diverse voluntary sector. The Awards shine a spotlight on exceptional performance in the leadership and management of charities, helping to spread best practice and draw attention to the breadth of talent, commitment and expertise that exists within UK charities. The Charity Awards, 3 Rectory Grove, London SW4 0DX Tel: 020 7819 1200 Fax: 020 7819 1201 Email: info@plazapublishing.co.uk Website: www.charityawards.co.uk |
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The Rural Development Programme for England 2007-2013The EU Commission decision formally approving the Rural Development Programme for England 2007-2013 was issued on 7 December 2007. The final approved Programme Document is available from Website: www.defra.gov.uk/erdp/rdp07_13/progdoc.htm The EU Commission Decision is available from www.defra.gov.uk/erdp/pdfs/rdp07_13/rdpe-approval.pdf Further details about all aspects of the Rural Development Programme, can be found in the detailed q&a about the Programme -: www.defra.gov.uk/erdp/rdp07_13/qa.htm Regional Implementation Plans (RIPs) set out how the next Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) will be used in each of the England regions. The content of the plans inform the content of the detailed England Programme Document. For further information visit the RIPs webpage and Q&A. If you have any comments or would like further information on the Rural Development Programme please contact the Rural Development Programme Team at Email: RDP07-13@defra.gsi.gov.uk , Website: www.defra.gov.uk/erdp/rdp07_13/index.htm |
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DEFRA Government Policy DocumentSecuring a healthy natural environment: an action plan for embedding an ecosystems approach (December 2007) can be downloaded from www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-countryside/natres/eco-actionp.htm. The action plan sets out a more strategic approach to policy and delivery on the natural environment. |
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Volvo AdventureVolvo Adventure - in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme - is an educational programme that rewards environmental activities among the decision makers of the future. Environmental projects are undertaken by young people to improve their local environment. The projects are published on these webpages and the best projects will be selected for an all expenses paid trip to Sweden. The deadline for submitting projects is midnight on the 31st of January. This means that the submission tool will close when your clocks turn to the 1st February 2008. Teams get support from: Monthly updates; An interactive environment journey; Access to educational expertise; Documents and activities to help start projects. Volvo Eco Adventure, Fast Track, 21 Dartmouth Street, London SW1H 9BP Tel: 020 7593 5278 Fax: 020 7593 5201 Email: volvoawards@fstrk.com |
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Adult Learners' Week Awards 2008Do you know an adult learner whose achievements could inspire others? Does your organisation, company, community group or learning centre offer a creative programme of learning that reaches out to adults? Are your programmes making a difference to learners in the workplace, at home or in the community? Do you know a group or family who are working together towards a common goal or purpose? If so, why not nominate them for an Adult Learners' Week Award? It's a great way of celebrating the achievements of learners and, in doing so, encouraging others to get involved as well. Our winners come from a variety of backgrounds, but all have remarkable learning stories which inspire others to have a go. Everyone nominated will receive a Certificate of Achievement, and the winners will be invited to a national ceremony in London and receive a learning voucher. Please submit your completed form by noon 25 January 2008. For further information, please contact the Campaigns and Promotions team on 0116 204 4200 Email: alw@niace.org.uk Website: www.alw.org.uk/nominate
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Tesco Charity Trust Community AwardsThe Tesco Charity Trust Community Awards ensure that the majority of the Trust’s grants are targeted towards local communities where they have stores. Community Awards benefit local organisations whose core work supports children’s education and welfare, children and adults with disabilities, and elderly people. They aim to give around £600,000 each year through the Community Awards scheme. Awards are one-off donations and range between £1,000 and £5,000. Applications are considered in two rounds: Organisations supporting children’s welfare and children’s educational projects, including special needs schools; Organisations supporting elderly people and people with disabilities. The closing dates for writing to the Trust will depend on the round for which you are applying: Children’s welfare and education (including special needs schools) 31 January each year; Elderly and disabilities 30 June each year. Letters received after the closing date will be held on file for the next year’s round. Look at the guidelines on their website for exclusions and further information. |
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Equality and Human Rights CommissionA grants programme worth up to £10 million aimed at funding grass roots organisations across all areas of equality was today launched by the Equality and Human Rights Commission. The Commission's funding scheme has developed three areas for priority funding. Applicants from organisations working to promote good relations, highlight equality and human rights and case work will be encouraged. Examples include reducing the impact of hate crime, working with the media to promote greater awareness of equality or human rights issues and providing legal advice to victims of discrimination. The deadline for applications is 5pm, February 4, 2008. Successful organisations will be announced on March 31, 2008. Organisations will be funded for a 12 month period commencing from April 1, 2008. Awards can be awarded up to £120,000 per application. If you have any queries, in the first instance please refer to the frequently asked questions on page 20 in the guidance notes. If you still need help, you can telephone the Commission on one of the following numbers: Tel: 0845 604 6610 Textphone: 0845 604 6620 Fax: 0845 604 6630 If you require a printed application pack please contact the grants team Tel: 020 3117 0235 Email: grants@equalityhumanrights.com www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/aboutus/grants/pages/grantsandfunding.aspx |
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Derbyshire Coalition for Inclusive LivingDerbyshire Coalition for Inclusive Living is an organisation of Disabled people working for inclusion and participation in local Community life and activities. Are you a Disabled Person looking to make changes in your life? Not sure where to start? See how we can help you to make a change. DCIL holds members one every month in 1 of 4 locations around the High Peak - in New Mills, Chapel, Buxton or Glossop. We can help with Transport if needed and you do not have to be a member to attend. Elaine Hill High Peak Project Worker DCIL, 01433 623 596, email hope@dcil.org.uk or dcilhope@hotmail.co.uk , www.dcil.org.uk |
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