VAWF News

'Meet the Funder' - Council Grants for Local Sports Groups

Thursday 4 March

10am-12noon at the Jubilee Centre, 2 Cathall Road (in the grounds of Cathall Leisure Centre) E11.

For more details about these grants click here.

For further details contact Mutmahim Roaf: mutmahim@voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk

This session is free of charge and includes refreshments.

You will also have the opportunity of speaking to a member of
the VA funding advice team who will give further one to one advice on completing application forms, etc.

'Meet the Funder' - LloydsTSB Foundation

Thursday 25 March

10am-12noon at the Jubilee Centre, 2 Cathall Road (in the grounds of Cathall Leisure Centre) E11.

For further details contact Mutmahim Roaf: mutmahim@voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk

Meeting Room For Hire

At VAWF's Office: Upper Floor, 6 Church Hill, Walthamstow, London E17 3RY (on the corner of Hoe Street and Church Hill).

Close to Walthamstow’s tube, bus and train stations.

Room Capacity: 20 people.

Free hire of projector screen and flipboard available for our members. Expandable table seats up to 14 people

Rates:
Full rate: £20.00 per hour.
Member organisations with paid staff: £10.00 per hour.
Member organisations without paid staff: £10.00 per session.
Launch events FREE (for those wishing to launch a voluntary sector group).
Kitchen facitities: £6.00 per session.

Unfortunately the meeting room is not yet fully accessible and we are working with our landlord to upgrade the building.

For further details and to book please contact Barbara on 020 8521 0377 or at barbara@voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk

Voluntary Action's 2010 Training List

January 2010 to April 2010 is now available. Click here

Waltham Forest Council decision on commissioning services.

Waltham Forest Council's Cabinet discussed the local voluntary and community sector when they met at the Town Hall on 10 December. At the meeting the cabinet confirmed that the council will:

Conduct a review of its approach to the Third Sector,
Extend two existing contracts with voluntary sector groups for one year using a waiver,
Extend the contracts of 43 voluntary sector groups for one year,
Not extend the contracts with 12 groups but recommission these services.

For more details on the council's website click here

Local Community Activist wins award

Neil Collins received a London Compact award at an award ceremony at Sadler’s Wells Theatre on Tuesday 24 November.

More details

VAWF Conference and AGM

Voluntary Action Waltham Forest re-elected its board of trustees at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday 17 November. The trustees are:

Chairperson - Valentine Molisho Yombo-Djema of African Foundation Stone.

Vice-Chairperson - Dr Jasmine Taylor of Nexus Supplementary School.

Treasurer – Sidney Milambo.

Tim Bennett-Goodman
Neil Collins
Dr Stella Creasy
Dr Melvyn Evans
Brian Kapp
Mohammad Khan
Kay Watmough
Steve Williams

Leading local councillors questioned by charities and voluntary groups in 'Question Time' style debate.

At Voluntary Action's AGM on 17 November, Cllrs Jenny Gray, John Macklin and Matt Davies represented Labour, the Liberal Democracts and the Conservatives.

They were asked why the council's commissioning system is so complicated and why groups have to fill in a 12 page form and attend six meeting before they can apply for Community Council Funding.

All three councillors pledged to make the funding system simpler.

More on the Waltham Forest Guardian website here.

VAWF Training - our list for January 2010 to April 2010 is now available. Click here

Create 09

The five host boroughs for London 2012 are home to the largest cultural quarter in Europe. These unique creative landscapes will come together each summer as we approach 2012. The aim is to develop the UK’s next major international arts festival – a legacy for the Olympic and Paralympic Games that will have a lasting impact on the cultural life of London and the UK.

Community Cashback - New Government Fund

Communities in London could benefit from ‘cashback’ from criminals as millions of pounds in seized assets are to be spent on worthwhile projects nominated by members of the public.

New Service - Help-line for women survivors of violence

Women and Girls Network has, for over 21 years, provided telephone advice, information and support to women who have experienced any form of gendered violence. We are delighted to announce the re-launch of the help-line, with extended opening hours, including Saturdays.

See flyer for more details

Tour the Olympic Park

The Olympic Delivery Authority offers free bus tours of the Olympic Park to give members of the public the opportunity to see first hand the work that is progressing for the 2012 Games.

Helping you to keep children safe

NSPCC and Children England have launched a new service aimed at protecting the eight million children taking part in voluntary activities. Safe Network will help organisations put policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse within their services, help staff recognise children who are at risk, advise on safer recruitment practices, and provide information for parents so they will know if organisations their children are involved in have sound safeguarding arrangements in place.

My Place in Waltham Forest

Welcome to My Place service - a new way to find out about local services. Enter your postcode or address in the search box above, click Find address and details of local services and facilities in your area will be displayed on the home page or on our new interactive map.

Read more

Angela Evans Smith is new third sector minister
By Paul Jump, Third Sector Online, 8 June 2009

FULL ARTICLE

The Advice Providers Forum

... is a forum for both Voluntary Sector and Statutory organisations who deliver services in the area of advice. The Forum is chaired by the Leytonstone Citizens Advice Bureau and facilitated by Voluntary Action Waltham Forest. Regular attendees include the two CABs, Kiran Asian Women's Aid, WF Mencap , CBHA, VAWF, Ilford and Hackney Benefits Centres, Job Centre Plus Agencies, Housing Benefits and various other people are invited along to cover specific areas of concern or to present on any new services coming on line - for example Employment Support Allowance.

If you are an advice agency - voluntary or statutory sector - and think you might be interested in attending please contact barbara@voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk or call 0208 521 0377.

NCVO wins government contract to run funding website By Kaye Wiggins, Third Sector Online, 22 April 2009

FULL ARTICLE

Highlights:

2010 Training dates now available.

Council decision oncommissioning services in Waltham Forest.

Local Community Activist wins award.

VAWF Conference and AGM.

Voluntary Sector Question Time.

Waltham Forest Council to discuss commissioning from the Voluntary Sector.


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	VAWF News 'Meet the Funder' - Council Grants for Local Sports Groups Thursday 4 March 10am-12noon at the Jubilee Centre, 2 Cathall Road (in the grounds of Cathall Leisure Centre) E11. For more details about these grants click here. For further details contact Mutmahim Roaf: mutmahim@voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk This session is free of charge and includes refreshments. You will also have the opportunity of speaking to a member of the VA funding advice team who will give further one to one advice on completing application forms, etc. 'Meet the Funder' - LloydsTSB Foundation Thursday 25 March 10am-12noon at the Jubilee Centre, 2 Cathall Road (in the grounds of Cathall Leisure Centre) E11. For further details contact Mutmahim Roaf: mutmahim@voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk Meeting Room For Hire At VAWF's Office: Upper Floor, 6 Church Hill, Walthamstow, London E17 3RY (on the corner of Hoe Street and Church Hill). Close to Walthamstow’s tube, bus and train stations. Room Capacity: 20 people. Free hire of projector screen and flipboard available for our members. Expandable table seats up to 14 people Rates: Full rate: £20.00 per hour. Member organisations with paid staff: £10.00 per hour. Member organisations without paid staff: £10.00 per session. Launch events FREE (for those wishing to launch a voluntary sector group). Kitchen facitities: £6.00 per session. Unfortunately the meeting room is not yet fully accessible and we are working with our landlord to upgrade the building. For further details and to book please contact Barbara on 020 8521 0377 or at barbara@voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk Voluntary Action's 2010 Training List January 2010 to April 2010 is now available. Click here Waltham Forest Council decision on commissioning services. Waltham Forest Council's Cabinet discussed the local voluntary and community sector when they met at the Town Hall on 10 December. At the meeting the cabinet confirmed that the council will: Conduct a review of its approach to the Third Sector, Extend two existing contracts with voluntary sector groups for one year using a waiver, Extend the contracts of 43 voluntary sector groups for one year, Not extend the contracts with 12 groups but recommission these services. For more details on the council's website click here Local Community Activist wins award Neil Collins received a London Compact award at an award ceremony at Sadler’s Wells Theatre on Tuesday 24 November. More details VAWF Conference and AGM Voluntary Action Waltham Forest re-elected its board of trustees at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday 17 November. The trustees are: Chairperson - Valentine Molisho Yombo-Djema of African Foundation Stone. Vice-Chairperson - Dr Jasmine Taylor of Nexus Supplementary School. Treasurer – Sidney Milambo. Tim Bennett-Goodman Neil Collins Dr Stella Creasy Dr Melvyn Evans Brian Kapp Mohammad Khan Kay Watmough Steve Williams Leading local councillors questioned by charities and voluntary groups in 'Question Time' style debate. At Voluntary Action's AGM on 17 November, Cllrs Jenny Gray, John Macklin and Matt Davies represented Labour, the Liberal Democracts and the Conservatives. They were asked why the council's commissioning system is so complicated and why groups have to fill in a 12 page form and attend six meeting before they can apply for Community Council Funding. All three councillors pledged to make the funding system simpler. More on the Waltham Forest Guardian website here. VAWF Training - our list for January 2010 to April 2010 is now available. Click here Create 09 The five host boroughs for London 2012 are home to the largest cultural quarter in Europe. These unique creative landscapes will come together each summer as we approach 2012. The aim is to develop the UK’s next major international arts festival – a legacy for the Olympic and Paralympic Games that will have a lasting impact on the cultural life of London and the UK. Read more Community Cashback - New Government Fund Communities in London could benefit from ‘cashback’ from criminals as millions of pounds in seized assets are to be spent on worthwhile projects nominated by members of the public. Read more New Service - Help-line for women survivors of violence Women and Girls Network has, for over 21 years, provided telephone advice, information and support to women who have experienced any form of gendered violence. We are delighted to announce the re-launch of the help-line, with extended opening hours, including Saturdays. See flyer for more details Tour the Olympic Park The Olympic Delivery Authority offers free bus tours of the Olympic Park to give members of the public the opportunity to see first hand the work that is progressing for the 2012 Games. Read more Helping you to keep children safe NSPCC and Children England have launched a new service aimed at protecting the eight million children taking part in voluntary activities. Safe Network will help organisations put policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse within their services, help staff recognise children who are at risk, advise on safer recruitment practices, and provide information for parents so they will know if organisations their children are involved in have sound safeguarding arrangements in place. Read more My Place in Waltham Forest Welcome to My Place service - a new way to find out about local services. Enter your postcode or address in the search box above, click Find address and details of local services and facilities in your area will be displayed on the home page or on our new interactive map. Read more Angela Evans Smith is new third sector minister By Paul Jump, Third Sector Online, 8 June 2009 FULL ARTICLE The Advice Providers Forum ... is a forum for both Voluntary Sector and Statutory organisations who deliver services in the area of advice. The Forum is chaired by the Leytonstone Citizens Advice Bureau and facilitated by Voluntary Action Waltham Forest. Regular attendees include the two CABs, Kiran Asian Women's Aid, WF Mencap , CBHA, VAWF, Ilford and Hackney Benefits Centres, Job Centre Plus Agencies, Housing Benefits and various other people are invited along to cover specific areas of concern or to present on any new services coming on line - for example Employment Support Allowance. If you are an advice agency - voluntary or statutory sector - and think you might be interested in attending please contact barbara@voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk or call 0208 521 0377. NCVO wins government contract to run funding website By Kaye Wiggins, Third Sector Online, 22 April 2009 FULL ARTICLE	Highlights: 2010 Training dates now available. Council decision oncommissioning services in Waltham Forest. Local Community Activist wins award. VAWF Conference and AGM. Voluntary Sector Question Time. Waltham Forest Council to discuss commissioning from the Voluntary Sector.