February e-bulletin

The latest news from Voluntary Action Waltham Forest.

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

'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

FREE local training for VAWF members:

Computerise your accounts - 18 and 19 February (two day course). More here

Health and Safety at Work - 2 March, 9.30am-4pm. Light lunch included. More here

Whipps Cross Roadshow - 24 February, 10am- 4pm

Have your say on the future of health care. Come and talk to NHS staf about the proposed improvements to hospital services in north east London.

Whipps Cross Hospital, Coffee Shop (Junction 4), Whipps Cross Road, E11 1NR

Workforce Development Conference

Monday 15th March, 9.30 - 5pm
at The Cypriot Community Centre, Haringey, Wood Green, N22 5HJ

The first 60 people to book will receive a FREE CD Rom Tool Kit, containing a range of business planning tools, templates and guidance.

Dont delay - book today.

For more information and booking form click here. Book by 5th March

YMCA Youth Activities

Starting from Monday 15th February Forest YMCA will be starting a six week programme of free positive activities for young people between the ages of 13-19.

For a flyer click here. For more information please contact Sotonye Diri, Youth Development Officer at youth@forestymca.org.uk or on 0208 509 4625

Council Grants for Local Sports Groups

The Council is offering grants to local sports groups as part of its new Fit Club Scheme. Fit Club aims to encourage people - especially those who don’t currently exercise - to participate in sport and physical activities taking place in their communities.

They’re awarding grants to sports clubs and groups who want to develop new activities for over 45s, women and girls, families, and anyone new to sport. Funding will also be available to clubs that want to increase the number of trained coaches and volunteers they have. The Fit Club project will run until March 2011, and grants will be awarded via a tender process.

The closing date for applications is 31 March.

To find out more about Fit Club, or to ask for an application pack, email Melanie Summers: melanie.summers@walthamforest.gov.uk or call her on 0208 496 3695.

Please Note: Voluntary Action will be hosting a 'Meet the Funder' session on this funding stream on 4th March, 10am-12noon at the Jubilee Centre, 2 Cathall Road (in the grounds of Cathall Leisure Centre) E11. Further details: Mutmahim at mutmahim@voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk

Sport Relief

Groups need to be constituted, working in areas of disadvantage, and need to have an income of less than £50,000 a year. More information: www.capitalcf.org.uk/grants/sportrelief.php

Apply by 5pm on Friday 5th March.

Community Voices grants from The Media Trust

Grants of either £1,500, £7,000 or £14,000 to help community projects use digital media.

Apply by 28 February. More information on The Media Trust's website here.

Volunteering Fund for Health and Social Care

The new Department of Health Volunteering Fund for Health and Social Care provides a combination of grant funding and support to third-sector organisations working with volunteers in the health and social care field.

For more information go to: www.volunteeringfund.com/key-info.htm

Community Councils Funding

Residents and voluntary organisations are being encouraged to put forward bids for ward-based projects. More here

Funding Central

Over 4,000 contracts grants and loans: http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk

For general help with finding funding and filling out applications contact Mutmahim Roaf at VAWF on 020 8521 0377 or mutmahim@voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk

We would love to know if you have received funding as a result of information seen in this e-bulletin - please get in touch with us on 0208 521 0377.

Invitation to Tender: 2010 Summer Activities Programme

Children & Young People Directorate, London Borough of Waltham Forest

Further details are available from: Susanne Baccini, telephone: 020 8496 3212.
E-mail: susanne.baccini@walthamforest.gov.uk

Deadline for expression of interest: 12:00 on 26 February.
Closing date for submission of tenders: 12:00 on Friday 12 March

Changes to children's services at Whipps Cross Hospital.

Health for North East London is proposing to make changes to the way maternity and children’s services are provided at Whipps Cross Hospital. To find out more about the proposals and Waltham Forest LINk (Local Involvement Network) click here.

Free play session.

Waltham Forest LINk invites children, parents and carers to a free play session at Tumble in the Jungle from 3-6pm on Wednesday 24 February. Come along to play, to find out more and have your say on our local health services.

Advice Providers Forum

25 February between 2-4pm at Jubilee Centre, Cathall Road, Leytonstone E11.

Agenda: Social Fund Payments, Crisis Loans, Employment and Support Allowance

For further information on this network please visit our website here or contact Barbara Bishop: barbara@voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk or 0208 521 0377.

Voluntary Sector Forum

24 March, 7pm at the Town Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17.

Your chance to speak to councillors and council officers about issues that concern you.

For further information on this network please visit our website here or contact Barbara Bishop: barbara@voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk or 0208 521 0377.

Children and Young People's (CHYPPS) Forum

27 April, 4-7pm, at the Epicentre Leyton, 41 West Street, London, E11 4LJ.

Agenda: Safeguarding Children (in association with the Local Safeguarding Board).

For further information on this network please visit our website here or contact Barbara Bishop: barbara@voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk or 0208 521 0377.

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'Report it'.

Support for victims of hate crime and domestic abuse in Waltham Forest.

For more details visit: www.reportit.me.uk
Call: 020 8558 6928
Visit: Dahir Community House, 702 High Road Leyton, London, E10 6JP
Email: support@reportit.me.uk

Refugee Advice Centre

Free legal advice on immigration, benefits and housing.

Call Ellen Omoah-Khatem on 0208 558 1865 or email: ellen.khatem@btconnect.com

Jubilee Centre - Halls and meeting rooms for hire

Jubilee Centre 440, Cathall Rd, London, E11 4LA. Tel: 020 8556 3399. www.wfjubileecentre.co.uk

One Passion. One Message - Ek Jazba! Ek Paigham!

Saturday 20 February - 6.45pm
at WFIA Community Centre, 119 Grove Road, Walthamstow, E17 9BU.

Cultural event. Celebrating the Days of Mercy. More details here: www.radicalmiddleway.co.uk
All Welcome. Book Here.

Send Us Your News and Events

Please send your news and events to Sarah Kinson at sarah.kinson@voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk

The deadline for our next e-bulletin is 12 March.

The deadline for our next printed newsletter ("Voluntary Views") is 23 April.

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Voluntary Action offers FREE one-to-one training with our Community Accountant, Alex Davies. He can be contacted on 0208 521 0377 or at alex@voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk

For a list of the kind of training topics we offer please click here.

Computerised Accounts using Sage Line 50 - Beginners to Intermediate Level

18 and 19 February (two day course), 10am-3pm.
at The Click Centre, 321 High Road, Leytonstone E11 4JT.

FREE for VAWF members, £85 for not for profit.

For more details and a booking form click here

Funding Strategies & Bid Writing For Voluntary & Community Organisations

24 February, 3 March and 10 March (three day course), 9.30-4pm.
At VAWF, Upper Ground, Churchill Business Centre, 6 Church Hill, Walthamstow, E17 3RY

£85 for VAWF members, £120 for not for profit.
Accredited by the National Open College Network

For more details and a booking form click here

Introduction to Health and Safety at Work

2 March, 9.30am-4pm. Light lunch included.
At VAWF, Upper Ground, Churchill Business Centre, 6 Church Hill, Walthamstow, E17 3RY

FREE for VAWF members, £30 other not for profit.
Useful for anyone who has health and safety responsibility, particularly managers and committee members.

For more details and a booking form click here

Financial Planning for Voluntary and Community Organisations

16, 23 and 30 March (three day course), 9.30am - 4.30pm. Light lunch included.
At The Outset Centre, Fredrick Street, Walthamstow, E17 3RF (near. St James Street).

£85 for VAWF members, £120 not for proft.
Accredited by the National Open College Network at level 2 and 3.

For more details and a booking form click here

Emergency First Aid at Work

17 March. 9.30-4pm. Light lunch included.
At The Outset Centre, Fredrick Street, Walthamstow, E17 3RF (near. St James Street).

£30 for VAWF members, £60 non-members.
Accredited course by the Health & Safety Executive and valid for three years.

The Tendering and Commissioning Process

27 April, 4, 11 May (three day course).
At VAWF, Upper Ground, Churchill Business Centre, 6 Church Hill, Walthamstow, E17 3RY
£85 for VAWF members, £120 for non members.
Accredited by the National Open College Network (level 3).

For more details and a booking form click here

FREE: Understanding and Challenging Homophobia amongst Young People

Thursday 25th February - 12:30 pm - 4.00pm at Leyton Youth Centre.

Training delivered by Stonewall & VT Change for Children Team.

Contact: Eartha Eloi on 0208 496 323. Book by Friday 19th February.

FREE: Volunteer Walk Leader Training in Waltham Forest.

Participants will receive a certificate and will be encouraged to lead walks in the borough as part of the‘walk yourself fit’ scheme.

Date: Thursday 25th February Time: 10am -3pm. Venue: Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road E17 4JF

To book a place contact Steve Embleton, Sports Development Officer on 0208 496 3693

FREE: Personalisation - an equalities perspective.

This event is aimed at: Deaf and disabled people’s organisations, older people’s organisations and equality organisations, user-led groups and anyone else interested in personalisation.

Date: 24th February Time: 10 am-1 pm; registration will begin at 9.30 am and lunch will be served at 12.30.

Venue: Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, 108 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NH
To book contact: Sarah Johansson: sarah@wrc.org.uk by Thursday 18 February.

FREE: 'Integrated Working Without Boundaries: The Pan London Common Assessment Framework Protocol.'

This event is aimed at: VCS development workers and regional providers and safeguarding leads who support vulnerable children and young people and are likely to be involved in the CAF.

Venue: Mary Ward House, 5/7 Tavistock Place, WC1H 9SN
Dates: 29th or 30th March Time: 9.30-4pm.
To book contact: Rachael Ivancic, Partnership for Young London at rachael@pyl.org.uk

FREE: ‘The London Quality Assurance Framework for Alternative Provision.’

This event is aimed at: VCS providers of learning and development provision for 14-16 year olds.

Venue: Mary Ward House, 5/7 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9SN
Dates: either the 11th, 25th, or 26th March, Time: 9.30-4pm.
To book contact: Rachael Ivancic, Partnership for Young London at rachael@pyl.org.uk

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YMCA Youth Activities

Starting from Monday 15th February Forest YMCA will be starting a six week programme of positive activities for young people between the ages of 13-19.

All the activities are free to attend and are in the evening, helping with youth diversion.

For more information please contact Sotonye Diri, Youth Development Officer at youth@forestymca.org.uk or on 0208 509 4625

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Charities and Elections

Click here for a guide to Charities and Elections. This brief guidance should be read in conjunction with the Charity Commission's more detailed guidance on the wider subject of Speaking Out: Guidance on campaigning and political activities by charities (CC9). The principles described in Speaking Out continue to apply during an election period.

Bogus Charities targeted

The ‘Give with Care’ campaign was launched by the Office of the Third Sector (OTS) on 12th February. It aims to raise levels of public awareness about bogus charity collections. To download a leaflet please click here.

Metropolitan Police Newsletter

London Gets Safer is a monthly e-newsletter for anyone interested in the work of the Metropolitan Police Service. It highlights some of the key work and achievements of the MPS over the past month, including the latest crime statistics.

www.walthamforest.gov.uk/index/safety/wfcsb/policing-news.htm

Vetting and barring scheme could deter volunteers, says Navca
By Kaye Wiggins, Third Sector Online.

Consolidated charity law to wait until after election
By Paul Jump, Third Sector Online

Payments Council assures sector that cheques will not go before 2018
By Kaye Wiggins, Third Sector Online.