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Welcome to the 10th edition of our newsletter! This edition includes:
The Coalfield Forum featured in Sunderland City Council's Sunrise Magazine, the article covered the support given from e-neighbourhood team at Sunderland City Council to the E-Forum Officer role and the wide range of ICT support available, which is delivered direct to every household in the City. To view the full article please click here If you would like any further information on the newsletter or have something you would like to include please call me on 0191 3854935 or visit www.coalfieldforum.org Forum News Date and Time of next meeting Monday 25th June 2007 at the Hetton Centre, Hetton le Hole. Lunch will be served at 12.30 meeting shall commence at 1.00pm. If you require directions, assistance with transport or crèche, The Forum aims to facilitate the development of on-line communities by working with groups, communities or individuals who are linked by similar circumstances, locations, themes or interests. Due to this many excellent opportunity are now available, such as: Dedicated Group Website Page The web page allows those involved in various groups to deliver content tailored towards the needs of their own interest group, which in turn supports the development of that community, strengthening its network. The Forum web page removes the technical skills required for a successful web site, allowing communities to focus on developing strong content and promote their community. For more details contact Rachel on 0191 3854635 or e-mail rachel@coalfieldforum.org E-mail Other News
Whats On! Click here to view Junes edition of Switched On the event listing for the Sunderland area. For more information contact Suzanna Rickard,
Sunderland Tourist Information Centre, 50 Fawcett Street, Sunderland, SR1 1EF, Tel: 0191 553 2000/1/2
Does your Organisation want a greener, cleaner, fairer and safer world for us now and our communities in the future? Community Alliance in conjunction with EVERY ACTION COUNTS are organising two events for development workers and community groups who are interested in finding out how the VCS can contribute to securing a more sustainable future. Come and find out more about ‘Every Action Counts’:
Monday 18th June: The Peter Milligan Room, Central Square, Newcastle. 10.00am – 1.30pm This event is for development workers from local authorities, enterprise agencies and development agencies who work with or support voluntary or community groups and Thursday 28th June: The Lemington Centre, Tyne View, Lemington 10 00 am – 2.00 pm. This event for voluntary, community organisations & social enterprises Booking is essential for both events as places are limited
Are You Leading the Way in Sunderland? In this ever changing climate, community and voluntary organisations need many skills. Forming partnerships is one skill organisations, especially small ones need to know about. The Pentagon Partnership is holding a series of events called Are You Leading the Way? across Tyne and Wear aimed at helping organisations to build better partnerships. The remaining events are in Newcastle and Sunderland. Each event aims to:Inform VCS organisations about effective partnership working using a dynamic new toolkit. Are You Leading the Way in Sunderland? The Sunderland partnership event will be held on the 6th June at the Wearmouth Community Development Trust, Swan Street Centre, Sunderland. This FREE event starts at 9.30 and finishes at 4.00 with lunch included. If you wish further information and to book a place please follow the link www.pentagonpartnership.org.uk or telephone Christine o'Brien on 0191 2008556
Are you a CT operator, local authority transport specialist, transport commissioner? Then don't miss this opportunity to get to grips with some of the key issues affecting the community transport sector in the North East. Community Transport as well as helping those in need also helps funders, stakeholders and local government agencies to meet their core objectives, tackling social exclusion, urban regeneration and rural isolation issues by supporting accessibility and sustainability strategies. It can help local authorities to achieve their Local Transport Plan targets, and can provide training and support to get people back into work. However, in order to become sustainable itself, CT needs wider recognition of its contribution and value, together with longer-term core funding and opportunities to build capacity in the sector. This one-day event will bring together a range of experts and practitioners to highlight some of the opportunities for the sector, and chart a way through some of the pitfalls. it will be of interest to operators, local authorities, and transport commissioners, and will provide a great networking opportunity with people from across the North East. To book your place, please complete the attached form and either fax to 0191 202 3744 or email to Martin Gibson martin.gibson@gone.gsi.gov.uk Community Assets Fund Consultation Event for Tyne and Wear In December 2006 the Government announced its £30 million Community Assets Fund to expand the opportunities for communities to manage or own physical assets such as land or buildings. It is proposed that the fund will aid the transfer of assets from local authorities to the third sector. The Office of the Third Sector wishes to gain the views of stakeholders on some aspects of how the fund will work, such as its beneficiaries, distribution and eligible assets. This free event will be held on the 14th June (9.30 – 12.30). Venue to be confirmed. If you wish further information and to book a place please follow the link: www.pentagonpartnership.org.uk
The conference will look at income generation, making assets work for you and community development finance as an option to fund organisations. Already we have attracted a number of national and regional speakers. This event will be held on the 2nd July at the Centre for Life. If you wish further information and to book a place please follow the link: www.pentagonpartnership.org.uk Funding
If you are involved in health and social care this fund may be of interest. The Opportunities for Volunteering (OFV) is a Department of Health scheme that will distribute £6.7 million to local health and social care projects in England. The OFV aims to enable local voluntary sector health and social care organisations in England to involve volunteers in their work. Grants range from £10,000 to £35,000 and the next application deadline is 30/7/07. For further information please follow the link: www.governmentfunding.org.uk
A pocket sized edition introducing funding and finance for VCOs is now available to download from the Finance Hub website. Commissioned by the Finance Hub, this guide presents the basics of sustainable funding, planning, good financial management, fundraising, trading, contracting and loans. It is based on the more comprehensive pack published last year which can be downloaded from our website. To download pocket guide to funding and finance click on link www.financehub.org.uk
The program is free and can be downloaded from this link. Download the program to a convenient location, find the file using Windows Explorer or the tool of your choice and double-click on the file to run the installation of Apply Yourselves. For further information on how to install the program click here. To download a full version of the Tutorial in rich text format (*.rtf), click here (149 kB). Apply Yourselves has been developed by FunderFinder Ltd. who have kindly granted permission for users of this site to use it completely free. Copyright for Apply Yourselves rests with FunderFinder Ltd. You are welcome to do anything you like with Apply Yourselves as long as:
FunderFinder develops and distributes software to help individuals and not-for-profit organisations in the UK to identify charitable trusts that might give them money. For more details visit www.open4community.info/sunderland1/default.aspx YOUTH--LED FUNDIING A REGIIONAL CONFERENCE FOR THE NORTH EAST Workshops include: The Keyfund model, Changemakers and youth-led learning and funding, The Youth Bank model, General principles and approaches to youth-led Click here to view full details and booking form For all enquiries contact: Caroline Garrity/Melissa Jordan Tel: 0191 440 4410 Email: mail@rywu.org.uk. Regional Youth Work Unit, Design Works, William Street, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 0JP
Do you manage volunteers? Do you want to develop your skills and gain a qualification?! This programme is for those in the voluntary and community sector who are responsible for the management of individuals, or groups of volunteers and ensuring volunteer involvement in the work of their organisation. Participants will have the opportunity to gain an NVQ in Managing Volunteers at levels 3, 4 or 5. The training will cover the core aspects involved in the management of volunteers. A series of eight workshops will be delivered at MPH Accessible Media, Gateshead on the following dates: 11 & 25 June, 9 & 23 July,10 & 24 September, 8 & 22 October 2007. Contact Anne-Maria Brown at Project North East Telephone: (0191) 261 6009 Email: anne-maria.brown@pne.org
The course costs £5 VCS / £10 Other and refreshments and a buffet lunch will be provided. Starts 9:30 - 1:00 - Friday 29th June 2007, Sunderland CVS, Riverview House, West Wear Street, Sunderland, SR1 1XD. For more information or to book a place contact Rob Charlton on (0191) 565 1566 Visual Voices Digital Photography Celebration Event The closing date for the Visual Voices digital photography competition has been brought forward to 19th June 2007. There will be a celebration event and prize giving on Wednesday 20th June from 2pm at The Side Cinema Café in Newcastle where winning entries will receive their print frame and also digital cameras for use at their host organisation. For further details on how to enter the competition, please visit www.vonne.co.uk/issues/ict/trainingworkshops.html or email Matt Legg at matt@vonne.co.uk Sunderland CVS - Face Painting - OCN Level 2Training Session led by Karen Routledge, Education & Fundraising Consultant. Thursday 5th July 2007 9.30 am - 3.30 pm Riverview House, West Wear Street, Sunderland, SR1 1XD Many community groups and schools are using face painting as both a fundraising tool and a way of proving something extra for young people. Some organisations have been providing face painting courses as a way of encouraging self esteem and confidence building skills for their community too. This course provides the theory and background to face painting, but is mainly a practical based course providing exercises in the art itself and proving that everyone can face paint successfully and have fun too! The course covers: Equipment, Skin care, Basic principles, Dealing with children and their parents, Techniques for successful face painting, Special effects, Practical face painting
The training is suitable for all kinds of individuals, of all ages, whether working in community or education settings or just wanting to learn for themselves. In addition any young person 14 and over can attend and receive the OCN Level 2 accreditation. To secure your place, please complete the reply slip and send with a cheque (made payable to Karen Routledge Ltd) for £80 per participant which includes OCN accreditation fees. Please send to Karen Routledge Limited, 6 Kildale, Mount Pleasant, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7SG NO LATER THAN Friday 29th June 2007
At Sunderland University, Sunderland, 6pm-9pm. Cost: £10. To book your place contact: Yvonne Setchell, 0191 5534692 or email yvonne.setchell@sunderland.gov.uk Health & Safety at Work - 18th June 2007 Provided by SNCBC (Sunderland North Community Business Centre), taking place on 18th June 2007, 9.30am-1pm. Cost: £5 VCS £10 Statutory. Refugee & Asylum Seeker Awareness - 21st June 2007 Provided by NERS (North of England Refugee Service), on 21st June 2007, 1pm-3pm. Cost: £5 VCS, £10 Statutory. Fire Awareness - 27th June 2007 Provided by Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue Service on 27th June 2007, 9.30am-1pm. Cost: £5 VCS, £10 Statutory. Contact: Rob Charlton - Training Development Co-ordinator Telephone: 0191 565 1566 Email: rob.charlton@sunderlandcvs.co.uk
The Foundation Degree for the Voluntary and Community Sector is a new course designed to meet the needs of voluntary and community sector organisations for appropriately trained and qualified staff at higher technical levels with managerial potential. It is relevant for both those currently employed within the sector, as well as those working on a purely voluntary basis. What will I study on the course? The two year course is based upon a four semester part time study programme, each semester being delivered over 16 weeks on a day release basis. The course comprises the following modules: Year 1 * Leading Staff and volunteers Year 2 * Managing Performance When does the course begin and what is the duration of the course? The course last 2 years part-time, Thursday 9.30am- 4.00pm. What progression routes are available? The Foundation Degree is a qualification in its own right. However, on completion of the two year programme you will have accumulated sufficient ‘credits’ to be eligible to apply for entry to the relevant honours degree programmes, including the BA (Hons) Management and Administration at New College Durham. How will I be assessed? There is a single assignment attached to each module you will complete on the degree. Learners are additionally required to produce a Personal Development Portfolio alongside evidence of work-based learning. A variety of teaching methods are used to support the above, including study skills support. Entry Requirements The following entry criteria applies: * Minimum of 18 years of age Alternatively, if you do not satisfy these criteria but are over 21 years old and can show by virtue of other studies and/or experience that you are capable of coping with and benefiting from the course, you may gain exceptional entry. How much will the course cost? Year 1 £417 plus registration fee £246 How can I find out more? Application forms can be obtained from the Admissions Office or Main Reception. For further information, please contact Paul Armstrong on Tel: Durham (0191) 375 4408
Likewise, if you or your organisation have a particular training need that is not catered for here in the North East, please let us know and we will do our best to help. Paul Lancaster, Project Manager, www.voluntaryskills.com Jobs Coalfield Forum Administrative Officer An opportunity has arisen for the above post for a temporary period within the Coalfield Forum. The duties will include data input on financial systems and data base systems, general administration to include post management, stationery orders, filing, venue and catering booking, mailouts for meetings and inputting website updates. Support will be provided to the successful candidate. If you wish to express an interest in this post please send a CV to the Coalfield Forum, Shiney Row Community Association, Claremont Drive, Shiney Row, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7LR – email coalfield.forum@btconnect.com Closing Date Thursday 7th June 2007, interviews to be held Wednesday 13th June 2007. If you require any information please contact Rachel Anderson on 0191 385 4935 Part-time Administration Assistant We are looking a part-time person to assist the Community Development Officer with matters relating to the Project and responsible for the day to day administration duties. The ideal candidate should have some experience working in the voluntary and community sector, with a good general education and exceptional IT skills. Sessional Crèche Workers We are also looking for crèche workers on a sessional basis, as and when required. Duties will include the supervision of under 5’s in the playgroup and crèche and also on an outreach basis. Must be qualified to at least level 2 and be able to plan activities for sessions. Both posts are subject to holding a CRB enhanced disclosure. For further information and an application pack, please contact Juliette Johnson,CHANCE, 2 Rickaby Street, East End, Sunderland, SR1 2DL. CHILDREN'S SERVICES Post:COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (BSF) Post Ref : 5843 Salary: SCP 29 - 36 £23,175 £28,221 (Pay award pending) (Grade subject to review) Fixed Term to end August 2008 in the first instance, 37 hours per week This is an exciting time to be working in Sunderland. At the forefront of the national Building Schools for the Future (BSF) project, our aim is to transform teaching and learning in a way which will help to improve the life chances of learners in communities across the city. We are attracting national attention for our innovative Sunderland Model : a new approach to delivering transformational 21st century secondary schools and academies. This includes working collaboratively with academy sponsors and other partners in a unique way devised in Sunderland. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly creative person who will help us to project our messages and engage our stakeholders in the delivery of this exciting project worth over £100 million in the first phase alone. You will be able to plan and implement a broad communications programme, including organising events, commissioning marketing materials and managing public relations activity and you will have a good eye for design. You will also play a leading role in consultation with all of our communities. Information packs for the above post(s) are available by emailing your name, address, tel. no and post ref to: askrecruitment@sunderland.gov.uk. Business Planning Adviser (Part Time), Newcastle Council for Voluntary Service Salary: NJC Scale points 29 – 34 (Currently £23,175 - £26,928) pro rata. Hours worked: 3 ½ or 4 days per NCVS is seeking a person to deliver advice on business planning to voluntary organisations. We will either fill the post as a member of staff, or consider making an arrangement with a practising business planning consultant. In either case, knowledge of the voluntary sector is not essential, but excellent ability to advise on the business planning is. Closing date: 12noon on 31st May 2007 How to Apply: For an application pack write to Judith Temple, NCVS, MEA House, Ellison Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8XS, Fax: 0191 230 5640 or email: judith.temple@cvsnewcastle.org.uk stating email or postal pack. Please do not telephone.
For full details see: http://www.vonne.co.uk/jobs/ict07.html or telephone Voluntary Organisations' Network North East (VONNE) on 0191 233 2000 Fundraiser, Newcastle Law Centre Salary: Salary Depending on experience £17,985 - £20,235 (Point 21 to 25) pro rata (actual salary £8,992.50 - £10,117.50) – pay review pending. 17.5 hours per week You will be an experienced fundraiser. You will be committed to the provision of high quality specialist legal representation and development work with disadvantaged communities. We currently specialise in Asylum and Immigration, Discrimination, Employment, Housing, Judicial Review, and Welfare Rights Law. We have four LSC contracts; local authority funding; CRE funding for Race Discrimination work; and DRC funding for Disability Discrimination work. Closing date: 12 noon 1st June, Interview date: 14th June 2007
How to Apply:For application packs contact the Law Centre (CVs not accepted): Newcastle Law Centre, 1st Floor, 1 Charlotte Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4XF Telephone: 0191 230 4777 or email: sarahjones@newcastlelawcentre.co.uk Volunteering Motor Neurone Disease (MND) require volunteers to carry out the role of Association Visitors to visit people with MND in their homes in the Sunderland and Washington areas or to contact them by telephone. This service helps to provide a valuable link between people who have MND, the Association and other sources of help. You don’t need any specific experience for this opportunity as training is provided but this role would suit people who are good listeners, friendly and supportive and are able to display sensitivity and caring for those who they work with. Sunderland Community Mental Health Partnership are looking for volunteers to help them make a difference to the lives of adults who have mental ill-health. Volunteers are required to support paid staff by participating in group activities and by assisting people who use the services to take part in activities such as arts/crafts/hobbies etc and accompany them on outings. Volunteers don’t need special skills as all volunteers will undergo two-days of induction training but will need to be aged over18 and should be friendly, approachable and good listeners.
If you are interested in any of the above opportunities please contact the Volunteer Centre Sunderland on (0191) 567 8902 or call into 4 Toward Road, City Centre, Sunderland. Opening hours are Monday to Friday am 4pm. A postal registration service is also available. Alternatively email us at: sunderlandvc@aol.com or visit www.do-it.org.uk to view these and other volunteering opportunities.
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Launch of Advisers Tools 
Building and Improving Partnerships - 
A Growing Role for Community Transport - CT Conference for the North East
Opportunities for Volunteering Funding in the Health and Social Care Sector
Finance Hub Pocket size funding info 
Apply Yourselves is a Windows only software program that helps to write a grant application.
Training 
Procurement, Contracts & Service Level Agreements
Fitness and Training - 6th June 2007
New College Durham - Foundation Degree Working in the Voluntary and Community Sector
Are you a VCS Training Provider in the North East?
Regional ICT Coordinator/Champion
