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July 2009 E-NewsWelcome to the latest E-Newsletter from Voluntary Action Waltham Forest. Tell us what training you want... The training will run from September to March 2010, and be made up of accredited and non-accredited training, but that's all we know! We need you to tell us what training you would like to go on, so we are conducting a survey, you can fill it in online, and there is also a printed version available, find out more: www.frontlineonline.org.uk/wfd-survey We need you to spare 5 minutes before the end of July, to help us design a really good program of events. The really moving story... We are edging closer to our big move, and currently looking at the end of August - we will keep you posted. For the latest information on VAWF training, please check
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VAWF Community Accountancy There will be a deposit charge of £20 to confirm your place, which will be returned to you when you attend on the day. To book a place please complete a booking form or contact us on 020 8521 0377.
The Accounting Regulations Quick Books revision course VAT Accounting ,Planning and Update Financial Planning in Voluntary Sector Organisations Financial Accounting with Spreadsheets VAWF Workforce Development There will be a deposit charge of £20 to confirm your place, which will be returned to you when you attend on the day. To book a place please complete a booking form or contact us on 020 8521 0377. Time Management Skills LSGC Board Further details of all LSCB training can be found on www.walthamforest.gov.uk/lscb. LVSC Short Courses
LVSC short course programme for up to July 2009, see website for full details. WEBSITE LINK Photographers Focus on Local Social Groups As part of this year's E17 Art Trail, Image17, a group of photographers based in Walthamstow, London have set out to document the huge variety of local leisure and social groups within the Borough for an exhibition. The project aims to highlight and record the rich, diverse and sometimes unusual hobbies and activities which bond communities and create friendships. There are independent social groups for almost every conceivable activity in Waltham Forest. From the Fuchsia and Pelargonium Society to Operatic Societies, Scrap-bookers to Ramblers - each week, hundreds of local residents take part in little known activities which enrich their lives. The photographers will document these subjects, portraying their passions positively. If you are part of a special interest group and would like to be part of the project, the Image17 photographers would like to hear from you. Waltham Forest Central Area Partnership Vacancy This is an exciting three year school-based project working with children aged 10-11 years. You will set up and co-ordinate the project and initially work with a cluster of primary schools in the Walthamstow area to develop an holistic support, advice and early intervention service to families where children are at risk of becoming victims or perpetrators of youth violence. For an electronic application pack, please email application.request129@family-action.org.uk For postal applications, please send an A4 self-addressed envelope to Brenda Long, Family Action, Community Place, 806 High Road, London E10 6AE. Please quote the application request number in all correspondence. Closing date: 31st July 2009. For further information, please visit www.family-action.org.uk Consultation over the ex-arcade site. The promised consultation on the temporary use of the ex-arcade site in E17 will begin on 25th July and will last for six weeks. The 25th July is also the date when the site will be opened up to the public. Officers carrying out the consultation will be present on the day to hand out questionnaires and answer questions. The consultation period will last 6 weeks, so in the interim, the Council will be showcasing work by young people and encouraging the use of the site by community organisations until the consultation period ends. Membership Meeting The next Waltham Forest LINk membership meeting will take place from 6-8.30pm on Wednesday 22 July 2009 at Chingford Assembly Hall, Station Road, E4 7EN. At this month's meeting there will be an opportunity to discuss and give feedback on the election process for membership of the Business Management Group and to hear about work the LINk has undertaken so far. We aim to make our meetings as accessible as possible so please let Louise know if you will need any additional assistance to help you attend and get the most from the meeting. We are able to provide transport to and from the venue if this makes it easier for you to attend. The venue is wheelchair accessible, has a car park and two spaces for Disabled Badge holders and also has a hearing loop. Everyone is welcome - whether you are already a member of the LINk or if you would just like to find out more. If possible, please let me know whether you plan to attend the meeting by Monday 20 July - this will allow us to plan our catering requirements. Contact Louise Mitchell LINk Business Management Group Elections Waltham Forest LINk will be undertaking an election process among its membership to secure the 15 places on its Business Management Group. It is important that Business Management Group members come from a broad cross section of the local Community. It is essential that members have the knowledge, skills and ability to fulfil the criteria for the roles, that they actively represent the community and LINk as a whole and not just as themselves or an organization. Business Management Group Members will be responsible for developing WF LINk, setting its work priorities and holding health and social care services to account. Interested in being part of the LINk’s central decision making process? Contact either Louise Mitchell / Sangita Zeline on 0208 521 0377. We have collected together news on fundraising and grants, so for the latest information, please check our website. Youth Offer - Winter Round London Borough of Waltham Forest is committed to providing high quality services to improve outcomes for children and young people and their families. In furtherance of this and in order to deliver our commitments under the Youth Offer, we wish to commission statutory, community, private, voluntary and independent sector organisations to provide young people more things to do, more places to go and enhance the range of targeted developmental and diversionary support to vulnerable young people. Winter programme Deadline for return of applications: Community Cashback - New Government Fund Communities set to benefit from cashback from criminals 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. The closing date for nominations is August 21, 2009 at 3pm Community Council Funding Residents who attend Community Council meetings can suggest local projects they would like to see funded. Suggestions range from improvements to local areas to activities organised by voluntary groups to benefit local residents. If you are a resident who has identified a need in your local area and want the Council to provide a solution, you should:
If you are a local group or organisation... If you are a local group or organisation that would like to propose a project to benefit a local area you will be asked to complete an application form and if successful you will be required to provide evidence that the basic infrastructure is in place that will enable you to deliver the project New Community Builders Fund A consortium led by the Adventure Capital Fund (ACF) that has been appointed to deliver Communitybuilders - a £70 million government programme which aims to help build more cohesive, engaged and active communities through investment in community-led organisations looking to develop long term viability. Communitybuilders is designed to help community-led organisations work towards long-term financial stability and away from grant dependency so they can continue to meet the needs of their communities for future generations. Interested organisations will be able to apply for loans and grants and have access to expert support and mentoring services. They have provided some basic information on the website (www.communitybuildersfund.org.uk), more information will be available soon. If you are interested in applying or finding out more please call 0191 261 5200 NCVO and the Office of Third Sector launch Funding Central The National Council of Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) & The Office for the Third Sector (OTS) have launched Funding Central www.fundingcentral.org.uk the new free website for comprehensive information about national, local and regional government funding, national, local or regional charitable funding, and EU funding. Voluntary Sector Forum
...then come to the Voluntary Sector Forum This is an important forum discussing issues vital to the Voluntary and Community Sector as well as the Council. Please try and attend. The main agenda Items will be a presentation on the Council’s Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Accommodation Policy The Voluntary Sector Forum is open to all members of the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in Waltham Forest and is a unique opportunity to attend a meeting with other members of the VCS, Councilors and Council officers. The Chairing of the Forum alternates between the VCS and the Council. When the Council are Chairing the VCS rep is Vice Chair and when the VCS are Chairing the Council rep is Vice Chair. If you require any further information please do not hesitate Enfield Voluntary Action would like to invite you to a FREE half day partnership conference for the supplementary and mainstream schools of Enfield and Waltham Forest in partnership with the London Borough of Enfield and the London Borough Waltham Forest. This event will be held on 5th November 2009 where you will be able to find out about how partnership building can help you to address attainment levels, ask questions, and learn about funding opportunities. This can also guide you towards fulfilling the Duty of Schools to Promote Community Cohesion (DCSF, 2007), inspected by Ofsted from September 2008. This event will be attended by policy makers, local authority members, funding bodies and teachers. It will be held at Tottenham Hotspurs on 5th November from 9.30 – 12.30pm. For more information please contact Jo Ikhelef at EVA on 0208 373 6357. Capital Child - E-bulletin Capital Child is a regular e-bulletin produced by the Children and Young People’s Unit in the Greater London Authority. This quarterly bulletin aims to provide an easily accessible update on children and young people's work at the GLA and across the Functional Bodies to policy-makers, practitioners and Londoners. Its coverage includes partnership work with local and national government and agencies across all sectors. African Heritage and Education Centre (AHEC) summer newsletter is out. E17 Art Trail Artists Forum - "Trail Blazing - Orientation for Art Trails" Sunday 26th July, 12-6pm An artist’s forum to explore the possibilities of art trails and artist networks. Hosted by Artillery, the creative team behind the E17 Art Trail. A day of presentations and discussions with members of the E17 Art Trail, special guest artists and speakers from Artists Open Houses - Brighton and Hove, and founder of the Empty Shops Network. The E17 Art Trail launched in 2004 as a one day event. The annual event now covers nine days with over 150 exhibitions and events already listed for September 2009. The art trail exhibitions feature professional artists, cultural industries, community projects and local residents work. We are looking forward to future opportunities and working out how to make the most of these while ensuring the project's sustainability for its growing network of participants. At this forum we hope to exchange our experiences with other organisations to build links. Please reserve your place in advance, as spaces are limited. Standard CRB checks to cost less from October But the price of enhanced checks will remain the same The Home Office announced the reduction yesterday, saying it was "due to an expected increase in the volume of disclosure applications being processed". CWDC in partnership with Children England would like you to invite you to a meeting in London on 22 July 2009 (13:30 – 16:00). The meeting will be held to discuss how CWDC and voluntary sector employers can increase awareness of the support available, work together to co-ordinate provision whilst sharing good practice and the experiences of voluntary sector employers so far. The meeting also presents an opportunity to talk through how your organisation can become involved within the pilot programme and what support will help you. Register your organisations attendance Creating and Managing Flexible Jobs. Event OverviewCome along to this FREE EVENT to learn how to make the most of the flexible roles you can offer. Women Like Us will walk you through their tried and tested approach to flexible job design; you’ll get a chance to ask questions; tap into their expertise and network with other organisations. You’ll also leave with an invaluable tool-kit to support you with the application of your learning. If you or a colleague would be interested in attending please download the online booking form and return to naomih@ivac.org.uk or Central London CVS Network, c/o IVAC, 3 Aztec Row, Berners Row, London N1 0PW or for more information please contact Naomi Hollis on 020 7354 6375 or naomih@ivac.org.uk. Women and Girls Network provide telephone advice, information and support to women who have experienced any form of gendered violence. We are pleased to announce that our Help-line is now open five days a week: Please call 020 7610 4345 Mondays 10.00 – 13.00 |
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