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A Paragraph from Yannick Auckland

Hello, I have been taken on to work alongside Kevin but to cover primarily the youth side of regional work.Although I have met some of you at the various meetings I've attended over the past three months, I thought it may be helpful to introduce myself to those I haven't!

I have worked in the VCS both paid and voluntarily, in a wide range of roles: fundraising, team and project management, community, preschool and youth work, and training.The past two years I've helped established the VoiCeS project supporting the CYP VCS in Cambridgeshire through the multiple challenges that face the sector across the region.Whilst frustrated and realistic about the scope of the task; communications, representation and networking have improved considerably.Partner relationships have been opened up, extended and deepened and there are new examples of multi-agency working being developed to meet the needs of CYP and their families.

Due to working only one day a week so far as a consultant to VYSER, my capacity to fulfil the many demands is somewhat limited.In the 15 days so far I have attended VYSER, NCVCCO, CME, CWDC, ContactPoint and YIPPEE meetings, presented with Kevin to a rather intimidating (purely subjective!) governmental CYP services meeting, attended an Integrated Youth Services event, and taken part in participation training.

I am beginning to squeeze in face to face meetings with VYSER members to build my understanding of local as well as regional issues. I look forward to getting to know your organizations better so that I can represent this perspective in the vital relationship building work that is so beneficial to effective CYP services.I will also be feeding in to the strategic and business planning that Kevin is currently producing – please do let me know if you have any youth based views to add to this process.

I shall use the VYSER newsletter for summary communication, if you have suggestions for contributing to or developing this vehicle, tell me! And let me know if it's useful!Do you read it?!I shall be forwarding interim news, consultations, etc via Jennifer Drake and will try to clarify/highlight pertinent information.I have attempted to clarify our mailing lists so I know who Kevin and I are sending things to.Many prefer to receive things twice but if you wish to remove yourself from multiple mailings let me know.

I will also be doing some additional work on around Teenage Pregnancy and workforce support.If you are or know of organizations I should be talking to (and many youth workers may be involved/interested in the Sexual Health area), can you please drop me in an email or call me?

Finally, I shall be supporting the input of CYP across the region into a GO EAST Conference on Making a Positive Contribution.If you know of groups of children and young people who would be interested in contributing, please contact me to find out more at: yannick.auckland@virgin.net

CYP Participation

Watch this space for a regular update on participation training, events, meetings and resources.Participation Works Network for England (PWNE) is funding a three year support and development programme for third sector organisations to enhance their participation practice.Besides improved information, and regional events, there will be improved links with YIPPEE (youth involvement participation partnership east of England), the pre-existing regional network.I will be attending and will feedback from this group but if any of you want to attend and don't currently, please email gerry.bathe@connexionssuffolk.org.uk.org.uk

IYS

Integrated Youth Services – no two look the same! However it would be useful perhaps to share some of our learning around this and be able to identify common challenges and possible solutions or ways forward where we see the need.I will be looking into how best to do this but as we have the TDA (Training Development Agency) and Go East offering input, one possibility is to do some sub-regional events.Can you please let me know your thoughts on how best we could support each other through this process and what you would like any event to look like and address.Also whether your organization would be willing to contribute to the day.

Conferences & Seminars

OCYPS Commissioning & Procurement Process

15 October 2007 Maple Centre in Huntingdon

Session 1 – 2:00 - 4:00pm Session 2 – 4:30 – 6:30pm

16 October 2007 Queen Mary Centre in Wisbech

Session 1 – 2:00 - 4:00pm

29 October 2007 St Andrews Hall in Cambridge

Session 1 – 2:00 – 4:00pm Session 2 – 4:30 – 6:30pm

30 October 2007 Bishop Woodford House in Ely

Session 1 – 4:30 – 6:30pm Session 2 – 7:00 – 9:00pm(Depending on demand)

Office of Children and Young Peoples Services (OCYPS) have organised workshops in October for all VCS and community organisations working with Children, Young People, and Families, to find out more about the commissioning and procurement process from April 2008.

More info:contact Denise Revens on 01223 718464 or Sarah Knight on 01223 717131 emailsarah.knight@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or post OCYPS, SS1001, Castle Court, Cambridge, CB3 0AP

Information Sharing Training Dates

18-Sep, 03-Oct, 18-Oct, 14-Nov - Over Community Centre, Over

26-Sep, 10-Oct, 06-Nov, 21-Nov - Oliver Cromwell Hotel, March

04-Oct, 30-Oct, 15-Nov, 28-Nov - Cambridge Professional Development Centre, Cambridge

Twotraining sessions are held on each day and last for 3 hours, as follows: 9am – 12noon or 1pm – 4pm

You will find attached a schedule of dates for the training provided by OCYPS.This is free to the VCS.Please note that it will be a requirement for ContactPoint training that people have already attended Information Sharing sessions.

More info:e-mail informationsharing@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or telephone 01480 355965.

NCVO Event: Annual Trustee Conference

London 8 October

Brought to you by NCVO and OnBoard and supported by CaSE Insurance, this leading event for trustees, senior staff and governance advisers is an ideal opportunity to discuss the latest themes in governance and leadership with an emphasis on practical implementation.

Full details can be found at www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/trusteeconference. or contact Joseph Gleeson on 020 7520 5211 or email trustee.admin@ncvo-vol.org.uk for more information.

NCVYS - ENVOY Residential

21—23 September 2007 YHA Jordans, Buckinghamshire

contact Steven Pryse, Youth Participation Development Officer, NCVYS, 3rd Floor, Lancaster House, 33 Islington High Street, London, N1 9LH or tel: 020 7278 1041 or visit www.ncvys.org.uk

R U Ready?Supporting Young People to Make Positive Choices Around Sex & Relationships

Thistle City Barbican, London - 24-25 October (Residential)

Building on the innovative "Delaying Early Sex" training developed by Jo Adams, these training days will enable those who work with young people to be more informed and skilled at tackling this difficult area.

To book a place please contact Sara Dickinson, Events Coordinator at The National Youth Agency, Eastgate House, 19-23 Humberstone Rd, Leicester LE5 3GJ. Tel: 0116 242 7501

Supporting Young People's Emotional Well Being In Learning & Work: A Multi-Agency Approach

The British Racing School, Newmarket – 9.30 – 3.30 11 October 2007

This conference will enable colleagues from colleges, together with colleagues from health, local authorities and the LSC develop practical responses to support and improve the learning and transition process for young people.

from Joanne Shand or Christine Stewart at acer TELEPHONE 01480 468885 OR E-MAIL christine@acer.ac.uk, Suite 1 Lancaster House, Meadow Lane, St Ives, Cambs PE27 4LG www.acer.ac.uk

Youth Opportunity Card: Consultation Events

These are Tues 11 Sept, 6.30-8.30pm and Weds 19 Sept 2-4pm

For some years the DCSF has been attempting to find ways of placing spending power in the hands of young people.In Cambridgeshire the aim is to give 2000 young people, 13 – 16 (and 17 if in ft education), who are in receipt of free school meals or are looked after, £40 per month to spend on activities.It is important that the VCS is able to assist young people to use the scheme and offer the rich and diverse range of activities that are more tailored to local needs than those that are offered via the statutory sector.With this in mind, Cambridgeshire County Council is running two consultation events with the VCS, based at Young Lives, 1^st Floor, 11 Bridge Street, St Ives, PE27 5EH.

If you are interested in attending one of these and finding out how this card could affect you and your young people, please respond to Simon.Bates@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

More info: contact Kathryn@young-lives.org.uk

Safeguarding Children - The Role Of The LSCB

09 October 2007 London

This conference will review progress on establishing LSCBs, and look at how to learn from reviews and enquiries into serious incidents.

0870 890 1080 or visit:http://www.pavpub.com/pavpub/conferences/showfull.asp?Conference=623

Hear By Right – Workshops by ParticipationWorks

Why is it important to involve children and young people in service delivery?

How do you use the Hear by Right Self-Assessment Tool to measure and improve

the involvement of young people?How can you get more support from Participation Works?These workshops help you find the answers.

e-mail Jake Manning - jakem@nya.org.uk or call 0116 242 7443, about Hear by Right: visit www.nya.org.uk/hearbyright , about Participation Works visit www.participationworks.org.uk

Healthy Kids Summit - Where's Our Next Generation Heading?

15 October 2007 London

This conference aims to look at ways of tackling all aspects of health together and hopes to share best practice on improving all aspects of children's physical health and emotional wellbeing.

Tel: 01462 744054, guardian@medivents.co.uk or visit:

http://society.guardian.co.uk/healthykidssummit

Engaging Fathers in Children's Services

16 October 2007 London

This conference, organised with Fathers Direct, will examine the challenges and opportunities of working with and engaging men and to highlight examples of good practice. The event will look at important issues such as engaging young fathers, engaging black and minority ethnic men, engaging difficult men and working effectively and safely with men.

020 7347 3500, conferences@lexisnexis.co.uk or visit

http://www.lexisnexis.co.uk/conferencesandtraining/gatehouse/gateconf_con/engagingfathers_161007.htm

Accelerating Children's Services Workforce Development Event

London 20 September 2007 £399-£599

This conference, organised by LGC conferences, looks at how to deliver an integrated, flexible and top performing children's services workforce.

Tel: 0845 056 8341 lgcconferences@emap.comhttp://www.lgc-csworkforce.co.uk

The National Rural Social Enterprise Conference 2007

28th and 29th November Hinxton Hall, Wellcome Trust Conference Centre in Cambridgeshire.

This year's conference will look at 'Inspiring Rural Communities' by using social enterprise approaches to rural development.

please contact Mike Perry on 01993 810730 or visit http://www.plunkett.co.uk/framesets/index_news.html

Youth-led Delivery Solutions Conference

3^rd October1 Great George Street, London

UK Youth has undertaken major action research across England allowing young people to have their say in developing their own agenda and curriculum.New practice models have been developed alongside six new toolkits which will be launched at this conference.Focusing on young people's participation, inclusion and achievement it is aimed at anyone working in services that assist young people to meet the Every Child Matters Outcomes.

Becky on 01425 675 104 or email becky@ukyouth.org

Sexual Offending & Aggressive Behaviour in Adolescents

London 10 October 2007 - 11 October 2007

This conference, organised by APSA, includes various workshops.

Tel: 01256 892 705 apsa@cingnet.org.ukhttp://www.apsa-web.info/html/annualconference.htm

The National Youth Agency Drugs: Guidance for Young People's Services

10am and finish at 3pm, with lunch provided at all venues

17 October Government Office, London

1 November Government Office, Cambridge

A series of information, training and dissemination sessions provided by the National Youth Agency in a partnership with DrugScope and Alcohol Concern based on the publication 'Drugs: Guidance for the youth service'.These regional events, supported by Government Offices in each region, aims to give youth service providers, DAATs, Connexions Services and their partners the opportunity to come together to learn about the new DfES/ DCFS/ DH guidance and its use in the context of current Government initiatives, particularly Targeted Youth Support.

www.nya.org.uk

Participation Awareness Raising Workshops

London NCVO – Kings Cross Wednesday 21 November

London Abbey Community Centre, Westminster Wednesday 5 March

London LVSRC, North London Tuesday 26 March

Norwich Lansdowne Hotel Wednesday 9 April

London LVSRC, North London Tuesday 15 April

Participation Works offers support to Third Sector organisations, enabling them to effectively involve young people in the development, delivery and evaluation of services which affect their lives.The workshops are part of a process to support Third Sector organisations to increase children and young people's involvement in their organisation.

e-mail Jake Manning jakem@nya.org.uk or call on 0116 242 7443 For info about participation call the Participation Works Enquiry Line on 0845 603 6725 or visit www.participationworks.org.uk

Celebrating 10yrs of PQASSO/ launch of PQASSO Quality Mark

13^th November 2007 Royal Festival Hall, South Bank, London

The event is open to all our PQASSO users, however, the venue will only accommodate limited numbers.

reply to celebratingPQASSO@ces-vol.org.ukproviding us with your name, organisation, full postal address, telephone number and email address, and express your interest in going on our invitation list.

Workforce Development Event

Thursday 11^th October 2007 Burgess Hall, St Ives 9.00am-3.00pm

A free interactive and informative event for those working with children, young people and families in the voluntary sector.(1) National, regional and local speakers with interactive presentations about the work they do and what affect this has.(2) How they can support your organisation, staff and volunteers with developments in training, skills and information sharing.(3) The opportunity to network with colleagues from all over Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.(4) Information about the latest e-learning materials to be developed and how this can help train your staff and volunteers more easily.(5) Important information regarding the latest in recruitment standards and safeguarding.Plus we have 'Steps', a London Theatre Companywith an interactive performance exploring issues around recruitment, interviewing skills and whistle blowing.

Reserve your place now using the attached booking form, call Angela Haylock on 01480 494333, email pa@young-lives.org.uk or visit our website www.young-lives.org.uk

Training

Train the Trainer

Wed 14^th Nov, Thursday 15^th Nov, Thurs 22^nd Nov 2007 Young Lives, 1^st floor, 11 Bridge Street, St Ives

This Level 3 training is available to all those who are involved or would like to be involved in the delivery of training to a variety of audiences.The course is quite intensive and delivered over 3 days.Be prepared to deliver your own micro-session during the course.

To book any of the above:contact Angela Haylock on 01480 494333 or email mso@young-lives.org.uk or visit our website www.young-lives.org.uk

Entry Level Youthwork ABC Certificate

Tuesdays 23^rd, 30^th, October, 6^th, 13^th and 20^th November 2007 6.00pm-9.00pm Young Lives, 1^st Floor, 11 Bridge Street, St Ives FREE

This introductory course is designed for people who are new to youth work, with little or no experience and young people (aged at least 16). The course may also be beneficial to those with some experience in youth work who require a 'refresher' or 'reminder' of the key issues

To book any of the above:contact Angela Haylock on 01480 494333 or email mso@young-lives.org.uk or visit our website www.young-lives.org.uk

Rickter Scale Training

Monday 5^th November 2007 9.30am – 4.00pm Young Lives Office, 1^st Floor, 11 Bridge Street, St Ives

OR:

Friday 19^th October 2007 Peterborough College of Adult Education, Brook Street, Peterborough £100 per person +VAT (£85 + VAT per board)

To book any of the above:contact Angela Haylock on 01480 494333 or email mso@young-lives.org.uk or visit our website www.young-lives.org.uk

PQASSO Training

Tuesday 16^th October 2007 9.30am – 4.00pm Young Lives Office, St Ives

To book any of the above:contact Angela Haylock on 01480 494333 or email mso@young-lives.org.uk or visit our website www.young-lives.org.uk

IT Training via the Cambridge & Peterborough Circuit Rider Project

Following on from our recent courses that were offered, we have a number of further ICT courses available to the sector.

ICT Surgeries - The surgery is a bespoke service held in the work place.A specialist ICT trainer is on site to provide advice and guidance and respond to specific learning needs of individuals and groups from within the VCO.

ITQ Level II - The Information technology Qualification (ITQ) is a new nationally recognised business qualification that gives you a bridge to new opportunities at work. The qualification is designed by employers to meet their standards and even incorporate bespoke systems at work.This unique qualification then allows you to choose what new skills you wish to learn and how you will learn them.It also enables you to include any existing IT skills you possess, at any level.

ITQ Level III - This course is a level higher than the above it and has no restrictions as to who can apply and completion dates.

NET:GAIN- Net:gain is a professional development programme that helps leaders of voluntary and community organisations take control of strategic planning and apply it to technology.Net:gain is not designed for 'techies', but is for anyone who guides the strategic direction of their organisation.

Cost:FREE

Closing Date:for applications is Monday the 24^th September

More info:contact the Cambridgeshire Circuit Riders Project Laura.matthew@afl.org.uk Paul.Ruskin@afl.org.uk01353 644027

PARCA

21 Sept - Interviews Skills

26 Oct - How to complete Job application Form

23 Nov - Re-qualification transferable skills

15 Dec 2007 - Job search Methods

12 noon to 2.30pm Unity Hall, Peterborough

please email us at training@peterborough-refugee.org

Befrienders

Fenland Mencap Befriending Scheme will be starting its next Training Course in the autumn and have a few places left.Over the course of 5 sessions you will be provided with full training that will enable you to help people with learning disabilities to develop their skills and confidence and become more independent.At the same time you will also have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of social activities, many of which may be new to you.Some of our volunteers have developed their careers having been Befrienders.You may even continue your training to obtain a nationally recognised vocational qualification.

More info:contact Graham McDonald on 01354 651166

Youth at the Table Training

The British Youth Councils training to support children and young people's involvement in governance and decision-making groups

To book any of the above:contact Angela Haylock on 01480 494333 or email mso@young-lives.org.uk or visit our website www.young-lives.org.uk

BOCCIA Leaders Award (formerly Level One)

Werrington Sports and Recreation Centre Staniland Way, Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 6JT £30 (including resources) 10.00am - 4.00pm (Please bring a packed lunch)

Sunday 7^th October 2007.This 4 hour course (with a requirement to deliver 2 hours ofboccia to achieve accreditation) aims to provide individuals involved at community and recreational levels with a basic understanding of the sport.It is suitable for community workers, leaders and individual players (e.g. those involved in Local Authority Youth Games, individuals and staff of residential homes, sports clubs - boccia specific and multi-sport, after-school clubs etc.)

More info: contact Amee Garala, Development Officer for Disability Sports on amee.garala@peterborough.gov.uk or tel 01733 742540

Young People Now – 3 Courses

Key Issues in Adolescence

20 September 2007, London

This course aims to increase the understanding of the key issues facing young people today.It is aimed at people who have little experience in working with young people.

Supporting Young Fathers

26 September 2007 - London

This course will share information from a recent survey of promising practice in young fathers work in England. It will provide the opportunity to explore a wide range of practical issues and will suit everyone working with young fathers.

Transition from Primary to Secondary School

26 September 2007 – Birmingham

This course will focus on the transition from primary to secondary school with reference to innovative projects designed to support children and parents in school and community-based settings. The day will includes research findings, different approaches to transitions work, and resources to support children and adults.

Fees for each course:   Statutory, independent and large voluntary organisations: £145, Individuals and small voluntary organisations: £115

TSA standard cancellation charges apply.

More info: Contact Lise Hansen: lhansen@tsa.uk.com or Sarah Lee: slee@tsa.uk.com, tel: 01273 771 249 or visit http://www.tsa.uk.com/courses/open_courses/

Secrets of Successful Tendering

5 December: Voluntary Action Camden, London

11 December: The Charing Cross Centre, Norwich

10am - 4pm

Effective tendering requires an understanding of the legislative and practical background within which procurement is currently taking place and the processes which drive the tendering procedures.

visit www.navca.org.uk/events/tendering.htm. 

Certificate of Continuing Education (Working with Voluntary Organisations)

Public Relations & Communications for Voluntary/ Community Organisations Course Code:78Q012

Thursdays from 17 Jan 2008 for 7 weeks 10am -1pm

Your Voluntary/ Community Organisation is a Business Course Code:78Q013

Wednesdays from 16 April 2008 for 4 weeks 10am – 4 pm

Peterborough College of Adult Education, Brook St, P'boro PE1 1TU

£72 (£57 concessionary)

More info:contact:The Courses Registrar, Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall, Madingley CB23 8AQ. Tel 01954 280399. Email: registration@cont-ed.cam.ac.uk www.cont-ed.cam.ac.uk/community

Managing a Voluntary Organisation

Cambridge, ACE Centre, Homerton College, Cambridge CB2 2PH. for 10 weeks from 14th January 2008 Mondays 7pm – 9pm

This module examines how to draw up and use a business plan using: constitutions and organisational structures; strategic planning; evaluation and monitoring; effective leadership; negotiation and assertiveness; time management.

Course Code: 78Q003.

Cost: £81 (£60 concessionary).

More info:and enrolments contact the Courses Registrar, Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall, Madingley, CB23 8AQ. Tel 01954 280 399.

Email registration@cont-ed.cam.ac.uk

Or visit:www.cont-ed.cam.ac.uk

First Aid Training

The British Red Cross delivers first aid training to thousands of people across the UK.We want even more people to have first aid skills so that they can reduce the severity of an injury or even save a life.Our aim is to give you the power to make a difference.

More info:For general enquiries and public training contact 08701 709 222 or email firstaid@redcross.org.uk or visit www.redcross.org.uk

Certificate of Higher Education (Supporting Equality and Diversity)

An Introduction to Promoting Equality & Diversity CourseCode:78Q022

Fridays from 4 Jan 2008 for 11 weeks 1.30 – 4.30pm

Equality & Diversity: Policy & the Legislative Framework CourseCode:78Q023

Fridays from 25 April 2008 for 8 weeks 12.30 - 4.30pm

Venue:Peterborough College of Adult Education, Brook St, P'boro PE1 1TU

Costs:£140 (£110 concessionary)

More info:Courses Registrar, Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall, Madingley CB23 8AQ. Tel 01954 280399. Email: registration@cont-ed.cam.ac.uk www.cont-ed.cam.ac.uk/community

Fundraising

Peterborough College of Adult, Education, Brook St, P'boro PE1 1TU Tuesdays. for 10 weeks from 8th January 2008 7pm – 9 p.m

Voluntary organisations are increasingly expected to involve themselves in fundraising.This practical course covers the whole process from producing fundraising plans to the final donor decision, and the aftermath. Participants will be introduced to the necessary research skills required to support successful fundraising, the routes and practices of understanding and building relationships with funders, the writing of applications and proposals, and the skills required to present them effectively to the potential donor.

More info:enrolments contact the Courses Registrar, Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall, Madingley CB23 8AQ. Tel 01954 280 399.

Email registration@cont-ed.cam.ac.uk

Or visit:www.cont-ed.cam.ac.uk

Minibus Driver Training – for Youth Workers & Key Workers

More info:contact Angela Henderson on 746030 or email angela.henderson@peterborough.gov.uk

Training & Support to Become 'Research & Evaluation Champions'

Mon 10th & Tues 16th October, plus another date tbc in spring 2008

A 3 day training course for those working with children, young people & families

More info:contact Angela Henderson on 746030 or email angela.henderson@peterborough.gov.uk

Practical Tools for Dyslexia Workshops

Thursday, 8 November

Meadows Community Centre, Cambridge and the CDA will be present.

The CDA is a registered charity set up to meet the needs of children and adults affected by Dyslexia.The workshops include a morning workshop for parents, afternoon workshop for teachers and a governors' workshop in the evening (which parents can also attend).

More info:visit www.cambsdyslexia.org.uk Lynn 07871 558850 or email lynn.powell@cambsdyslexia.org.uk. Or in meantime you can read about the workshops on the BDA website at www.bdadyslexia.org.uk.

Certificate Programme in Community Development

Thursdays 9.30am - 12.30pm from 27 September 2007

The Oak Tree Centre, Sallowbush Rd, Old Sapley Square, Huntingdon

The University of Cambridge, through its Institute of Continuing Education, is offering a new undergraduate Certificate programme in Community Development. It examines opportunities for community development offered by addressing inequalities in health, and emphasises the holistic nature of health, and a positive approach to health, wellbeing and its promotion.The Certificate is designed to give a firm foundation in both practice and theory to support participants in becoming effective Community Development specialists in a variety of community settings, especially in relation to health inequalities.

Cost:The fee for each module will be £80 (full fee payers) or £50 (concessionary fee). You might be entitled to financial help with course fees.

More info for funding:Department for Education and Skills Information Line on 0800 731 9133 or visit http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAnd Learning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/ StudentFinance/FinanceForNewStudents/DG_ 10034863

More info on the course: Dr Joan Walsh, Oaktree Centre, 1 Oak Drive, Huntingdon PE29 7HNor e-mail:Joan.Walsh@hinchingbrooke.nhs.uk

Managing People

Cambridge, ACE Centre, Homerton College, Cambridge CB2 2PH Mondays for 8 weeks from 14th April 2008 6.30 – 9pm

Successful volunteer management is a central part of working with a voluntary organisation.This practical course covers recruitment and retention of volunteers as well as maintaining their motivation, supervising and supporting them.

Course Code: 78Q005.

Cost: £81 (£60 concessionary).

More info:and enrolments contact the Courses Registrar, Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall, Madingley, CB23 8AQ. Tel 01954 280 399.

Email registration@cont-ed.cam.ac.uk visit:www.cont-ed.cam.ac.uk

Your Voluntary/ Community Organisation is a Business

Peterborough College of Adult, Education, Brook St, P'boro PE1 1TU

Wednesdays 16th April, 30th April, 14th Mayand 4th June 2008 10am – 4pm

This course aims to enable participants think in business terms about their work and organisations.It covers such topics as writing a Business Plan, models of strategic and tactical thinking, developing work teams, leadership, performance management and securing and developing your market.

Course Code: 78Q013.

Cost: £72 (£57 concessionary).

More info:enrolments contact the Courses Registrar, Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall, Madingley CB23 8AQ. Tel 01954 280 399.

Email registration@cont-ed.cam.ac.uk

Or visit:www.cont-ed.cam.ac.uk

Level 1 Safeguarding Course – a Basic Child Protection Course

09.15 – 13.30am Tue 13^th Nov, Wed 12^th Dec, Wed 20^th Feb, Tue 11^th Mar

13:15 – 17.30pm Weds 3^rd October 2007, Tues 22^nd Jan, Weds 16^th April

More info:Please contact VSF or Hannah Campling, Peterborough Safeguarding Children Board For an application form 01733 748271 or email Hannah.Campling@peterborough.gov.uk

Training In Strategic Planning And Commissioning

VCS Engage aims to make a real impact on the capacity of the voluntary and community sector (VCS) to play an active and effective role in the delivery of services for children, young people and families.In response to issues highlighted at three regional consultation events, VCS Engage is hosting free training courses to help VCS organisations understand the new planning and commissioning process, introduced by the Every Child Matters (ECM): Change for Children agenda.

ECM and Your Service

Peterborough Bull Hotel, Peterborough 25-26 September

Stansted Manor Hotel, Stansted 26-27 September

London Bridge Glaziers Hall 4-5 September

Euston Methodist International Centre 27-28 September

This course is specifically designed for those organisations that have limited experience of working within the ECM framework. It will explain the background to the ECM agenda, clarify the terminology and help organisations develop a solid understanding of its basic principles.

More info:visit www.vcsengage.org.uk VCS Engage, National Children's Bureau, Training Unit ,8 Wakley Street, London EC1V 7QE, Tel: 020 7843 6084, Fax: 020 7843 6442, Email: training@ncb.org.uk,

The Charities Act 2006

Tuesday 9 October 10.00 – 1.00 (includes lunch)

Oasis Centre, ST Michaels Avenue, Wisbech, PE13 3NR

More info:Fenland Council for Voluntary Services, The Town Hall, Market Place, March, Cambs, PE15 9JF

Report Writing

Tuesday 6 November 9.30 – 4.00 (includes lunch)

Young People March, City Road, March, PE15 9LS

FREE if you work in the Fenland area

More info:Fenland Council for Voluntary Services, The Town Hall, Market Place, March, Cambs, PE15 9JF

Trustee Roles and Responsibilities

Wednesday 28 November 10.00 – 4.00 (includes lunch)

Oasis Centre, St Michaels Avenue, Wisbech, PE13 3NR

More info:Fenland Council for Voluntary Services, The Town Hall, Market Place, March, Cambs, PE15 9JF

Next Steps Lite - Looking After Yourself

Monday's 18 February 2008 – 21 July 2008 10.00 – 12.30 at The Priory Centre, The Priory, St Neots, Cambs, PE19 2BH

Tuesday's 18 February 2008 – 21 July 2008 10.15 – 3.30 at The Annexe, 1a Fortescue Road, Cambridge, CB4 2JS

Wednesday's 18 February 2008 – 21 July 2008 10.00 – 12.30 at March Town Hall, Market Place, March, Cambs, PE15 9JF

A 20 week programme planed by and for people with learning difficulties, who want to learn new skills and change one area of their life.Find out how to be healthy and prepare basic meals.

More info:Melanie Findlater, Tel:01223 566258 email Melanie@speakingup.org

Training from Peterborough African Refugees Community Association (PARCA)

13,27 OctT and 10 Nov 2007

Iqbal Family Centre, 157 Cromwell Rd, Peterborough, PE1 2YL

Are running 10 sessions of UK Driving Licence Education Programmes forYoung People age 17-19 old.The aim of this training is to learn and understand how you can drive in UK.

More info:Moez Nathu, Coordinator, 4 Langford Building, Alexandra Road, Peterborough, PE1 3DA, Tel: 01733 310091, Email: moez@peterborough-refugee.org or visit: www.peterborough-refugee.org

The Commissioning Access Training Programme Course

Aims to help social enterprises win contracts to supply products or services to statutory organisations such as local councils or health authorities..

Negotiation Skills

25^th Sept 2007

The Meadows Centre, Cambridge

Introduction to PQASSO

08^th Nov 2007

Cambridge Professional Development Centre, Trumpington

Risk Management for Social Enterprises

09^th Jan 2008

South Fens Business Centre, Chatteris

Introduction to Full Cost Recovery

23^rd Jan 2008

The Maple Centre, Huntingdon

More info:contact Tom Barden on 01223360977 or email tom@thesocialenterprisepeople.co.uk, Unit 8 Chesterton Mill, French's Road, Cambridge, CB4 3NP

Cambridge & Peterborough Social Enterprise Network

The Social Enterprise People organizes meetings of the Cambridge and Peterborough Social Enterprise Network (CAPSEN).The meetings offer a great opportunity for like-minded colleagues to meet, share experiences and even form new partnerships and collaborations.The network meets roughly every quarter.

Autumn Networking Meeting

18^th Oct 2007

Gardiner Memorial Hall, Burwell

Winter Networking Meeting

06^th Feb 2008

Arbury Community Centre, Cambridge

More info:contact Tom Barden on 01223360977 or email tom@thesocialenterprisepeople.co.uk, Unit 8 Chesterton Mill, French's Road, Cambridge, CB4 3NP

Managing a Voluntary Organisation

Tuesdays for 10 weeks from 25th September 2007

Peterborough College of Adult, Education, Brook St, Peterborough PE1 1TU

A freestanding module of the Certificate programme in Working with Voluntary Organisations.This module examines how to draw up and use a business plan using: constitutions and organisational structures; strategic planning; evaluation and monitoring; effective leadership; negotiation and assertiveness; time management.

More info:enrolments contact the Courses Registrar, Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall, Madingley CB23 8AQ. Tel 01954 280 399. Email registration@cont-ed.cam.ac.ukOr visit:www.cont-ed.cam.ac.uk

for 8 weeks from 1st October 2007

Thurston Community College, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3PB.

More info:enrolments contact Mrs Debbie Thomas, Thurston Community College, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3PB. Tel 01359 230885 .Email stephen.hilditch@thurstoncollege.suffolk.sch.uk

Or visit:www.cont-ed.cam.ac.uk

Project Management and Accounting

Mondays. for 10 weeks from 24th September 2007

Cambridge, ACE Centre, Homerton College, Cambridge CB2 2PH.

A freestanding module of the Certificates in Working with Voluntary Organisations and Social Enterprise Management. During this module, participants will learn: to start up and manage small fixed-term projects; organisation and administration of projects; to write effective minutes and reports; introductory accounting and book-keeping; financial planning and running a budget.

More info:and enrolments contact the Courses Registrar, Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall, Madingley, CB23 8AQ. Tel 01954 280 399. Email registration@cont-ed.cam.ac.uk Or visit:www.cont-ed.cam.ac.uk

Fundraising

Tuesdays. for 10 weeks from 8th January 2008.

Peterborough College of Adult, Education, Brook St, Peterborough PE1 1TU

A freestanding module of the Certificate programme in Working with Voluntary Organisations.Voluntary organisations are increasingly expected to involve themselves in fundraising. This practical course covers the whole process from producing fundraising plans to the final donor decision, and the aftermath. Participants will be introduced to the necessary research skills required to support successful fundraising, the routes and practices of understanding and building relationships with funders, the writing of applications and proposals, and the skills required to present them effectively to the potential donor.

More info:enrolments contact the Courses Registrar, Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall, Madingley CB23 8AQ. Tel 01954 280 399. Email registration@cont-ed.cam.ac.ukOr visit:www.cont-ed.cam.ac.uk

Managing a Voluntary Organisation

for 10 weeks from 14th January 2008

Cambridge, ACE Centre, Homerton College, Cambridge CB2 2PH.

A freestanding module of the Certificate programme in Working with Voluntary Organisations.This module examines how to draw up and use a business plan using: constitutions and organisational structures; strategic planning; evaluation and monitoring; effective leadership; negotiation and assertiveness; time management.

More info:and enrolments contact the Courses Registrar, Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall, Madingley, CB23 8AQ. Tel 01954 280 399. Email registration@cont-ed.cam.ac.ukOr visit:www.cont-ed.cam.ac.uk

Managing People

Mondays for 8 weeks from 14th April 2008

Cambridge, ACE Centre, Homerton College, Cambridge CB2 2PH.

A freestanding module of the Certificate programme in Working with Voluntary Organisations. Successful volunteer management is a central part of working with a voluntary organisation. This practical course covers recruitment and retention of volunteers as well as maintaining their motivation, supervising and supporting them. Participants will be able to implement their learning within their own practice as part of the course (case studies available for those not yet working in a voluntary organisation).

More info:and enrolments contact the Courses Registrar, Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall, Madingley, CB23 8AQ. Tel 01954 280 399.

Email registration@cont-ed.cam.ac.uk

Or visit:www.cont-ed.cam.ac.uk

Your Voluntary/ Community Organisation is a Business

Wednesdays 16th April, 30th April, 14th Mayand 4th June 2008.

Peterborough College of Adult, Education, Brook St, Peterborough PE1 1TU

A freestanding module contributing to the Certificate programme in Social Enterprise Management and the Certificate programme in Working with Voluntary Organisations.This course aims to enable participants think in business terms about their work and organisations. It covers such topics as writing a Business Plan, models of strategic and tactical thinking, developing work teams, leadership, performance management and securing and developing your market.

More info:enrolments contact the Courses Registrar, Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall, Madingley CB23 8AQ. Tel 01954 280 399.

Email registration@cont-ed.cam.ac.uk

Or visit:www.cont-ed.cam.ac.uk

Funding

Queen's Voluntary Service Award 2008

The award recognises outstanding achievements by groups of people who volunteer their own time to enhance and improve the quality of life and opportunity for individuals or other groups in the community.

Closing date:30 September

Or visit:http://www.queensawardvoluntary.gov.uk/nominate.html

UnLtd Sport Relief Awards

UnLtd Sport Relief Awards provide cash awards of up to £500 (11–16 year olds) and between £500 and £5000 (17–21 year olds) to people like you to run a community project that uses sport to bring communities together to resolve conflict and promote understanding.

More info:Phone 08453670770 E-mail: sportrelief@unltd.org.uk Visit: www.unltdsportreliefawards.org.uk

Sobell Foundation

We will only consider applications from charities registered with the Charity Commission, or charities that hold a Certificate of Exemption from the Inland Revenue.We concentrate our funding on small national or local charities.

You should then complete an Application Form, and enclose with it the following information about your organisation:(1) Current year's summary income and expenditure budget, (2) Most recent annual report (3) Most recent accounts

More info:

The Administrator, The Sobell Foundation, P.O. Box 2137, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6YA, United Kingdom

Visit:http://www.sobellfoundation.org.uk/

The H.B. Allen Charitable Trust

This is a general charitable trust.The Trustees have no restrictions on them as to the kinds of project or the areas they can support, and are generally prepared to consider any field.They do not make grants to, or sponsorship arrangements with, individuals or to organisations that are not UK registered charities.

More info:Applications may be made to the correspondent, Mr. P.B. Shone, at any time by letter (not by e-mail).Applications may be sent at any time, but preferably not in December, and should be accompanied by the latest Report & Accounts.The correspondent's address is: Teigncombe Barn, Chagford, NEWTON ABBOT, Devon, TQ13 8ET

Visit:www.peter.shone.btinternet.co.uk

Community Environment Schemes

A £2 million scheme allowing young people to apply for funding for projects to improve their communities was launched this week. 'Greenprints' will be managed by the SITA Trust and environmental charity BTCV with contributions from the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts and youth volunteering charity v.

http://www.sitatrust.org.uk/apply/greenprints

Vodafone

Reach is The Vodafone UK Foundation's flagship three year £5m funding programme. Reach will fund charities working in collaboration helping 16-25 year olds facing exclusion from society. Charities are currently being invited to apply for the funding with a view for the winning programme to be announced in November 2007, commencing work in April 2008.

More info:visit www.vodafonefoundation.org or www.guardian.co.uk/vuk/reach

Chicory Challenge Offers £5,000 Prize to a Charity

The Dutch Produce Association has launched a competition with a £5,000 top prize and second and third prizes of £1,000 and £500. To enter you need to submit a new recipe using chicory.

Closing Date:midnight on 12 October 2007.The three finalists win an all-expenses paid trip to the Netherlands where they will compete for the top prize.

More:www.ChicoryChallenge.co.uk

Youth Bank Funding - Cambridge City

Centre 33 can offer information and support to any young people from Cambridge City that are interested in applying for funding to the Youth Bank.Funding is available to young people aged between 13 - 19 years.

More info:please contact kathryn@centre33.org.uk or 01223 314763, Centre 33, 33 Clarendon Street, Cambridge, CB1 1JX, Office: (01223) 314763, Mobile: 07926354295, www.centre33.org.uk

TalkTalk Offers Grants for Internet Projects

Communications company TalkTalk and digital inclusion charity Citizens Online have launched the Innovation in the Community Awards, offering grants of £2,000 to spend on PC's, hardware, software or technical expertise to start up or develop an Internet project.The Innovation in the Community Awards are offering 30 grants of £2,000 to winning charities and communities groups throughout the UK to fund Internet related projects. Free TalkTalk broadband is also included in the award.

Closing Date:The deadline for applications, which can be submitted online only, is 28 September 2007

More info:www.talktalk.co.uk

GreenPrint

Is an England-wide volunteering programme which offers funding and practical support for greenspace improvement projects carried out by young people aged 16 to 25.

More info:http://www.sitatrust.org.uk/apply/greenprints

The Rayne Foundation

Provides grantsto understand and engage with the needs of UK society, and to help address those needs through a range of funding initiatives.The grants will fund capital or revenue costs including general running costs.

More info: http://www.raynefoundation.org.uk.

UnLtd Sport Relief Awards

We want to help you get your ideas off the ground. UnLtd Sport Relief Awards provide cash awards of up to £500 (11–16 year olds) and between £500 and £5000 (17–21 year olds) to people like you to run a community project that uses sport to bring communities together to resolve conflict and promote understanding. We also offer you support to help you make the project a success and provide the chance to network with other inspiring young people.

More info:Phone: 08453670770 E-mail: sportreliefawards@unltd.org.uk Visit: www.unltd.org.uk/sportreliefawards

Preventing Violent Extremism Community Leadership Fund

is a grants programme to build the capacity of Muslim communitiesto take practical steps to reject violent extremism and feel a welcome part of wider British society.Priority activities for support include leadership development among young people, and building the capacity of Muslim organisations involving young people.

Closing Date:31 March 2008

More info:http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1511604

The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation

The Trustees will consider applications from arts projects which enable the disabled and people living in areas of need and poverty to participate in the performance arts and to experience artistic excellence in the performing arts; projects which encourage and give opportunities to young talented people whose circumstances might otherwise deny them.The Trustees require all applicants to complete a one-page application form which summarises their appeal.Applicants are also required to provide supporting information on approximately two A4 sheets in accordance with the following guidelines.

More info:send an A4 sized self-addressed stamped envelope to the Charity (44p) to Richard Hopgood, The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation, 6th Floor, 65 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3A 2AD or visit their website at www.trusthousecharitablefoundation.org.uk.

Glaxo SmithKline IMPACT Awards

Applicants must be a registered charity, at least three years old, working in a health related field in the UK, with a total annual income under £1 million.Up to 200 awards are made, including £35,000 for an overall winner and nine other wards of £25,000.

Closing Date:28 September

More info:www.kingsfund.org.uk/gskimpactawards

Community Champions

If you have an idea for a project event, club or some training that will benefit your community, apply to us for up to £2000.These grants are available to volunteers, willing to run community based projects in their own time.

Closing Date:The fund comes to an end in March 2008

More info:Emma Heley to discuss tel 01366 347879 or email eamma.heley@cover-east.org or visit www.cover-east.org and click on community champions.

Transformation Fund

The Transformation Fund was awarded to each Local Authority in England by the government.It is a two-year initiative, which will be carefully monitored both locally and by the government.The aim is to raise the quality of early years provision by supporting workforce development without compromising the affordability and availability of childcare.

More info:Pirjo Mudd, Workforce Development Manager, Early Years and Childcare Service email Pirjo.Mudd@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Children, Young People and Families Grant Programme

The Children, Young People and Families Grant Programme is a national grant programme, managed by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (formerly the Department for Education and Skills).The amount of funding available in 2008-2009 is approximately £11m. Funding is available for both strategic and project grants.Organisations interested in Children, Young People and Families Grant funding will need to submit the expression of interest form

Closing Date:Monday 1 October 2007

More info:

http://www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/strategy/voluntaryandcommunity/cypfgrant/

High Sheriffs Award Scheme

Grants of up to £750 are awarded to support groups of young people helping others and involved in voluntary commitment, giving them opportunities to learn about their community.Projects should have lasting effect on the community, making it a safer and more pleasant place in which to live; significantly improve local environment promote crime reduction activities and create safer communities.

More info:www.cambshighshefiff.org.uk

More info:http://www.eastspace.net/ccf/

Biffaward Offers £7 Million Over Three Years For Biodiversity

Biffaward is a national fund, managed by the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts, which uses landfill tax credits to support worthwhile community and biodiversity projects.Biffaward aims to expand the proportion of funding available to projects designed to benefit UK species and habitats.Biffaward can help all kinds of biodiversity projects, large and small, with funding available from £5,000 to £500,000.

More: www.biffaward.org

Cambs County Council's Small Grants Programme 2008-09

The under £3k grants scheme for next year is NOW OPEN!!Voluntary sector organisations working with children and /or young people in Cambridgeshire can apply for up to £3,000 under the following key fund criteria:

-To support innovation in service delivery

-To provide first time funding

-To support the core costs of an established service

Full details and an application form are attached here.They can also be downloaded from the Young Lives website (home page) www.young-lives.org.uk or requested on tel: 01480 494333.Young Lives are on hand to support organisations with their applications

Closing Date:by 3 October 2007

Futurebuilders England

Futurebuilders invests in a range of organisations including charities, social enterprises, community interest companies, voluntary groups and community organisations delivering services in one or more of the five public service areas.All applications must be made online. Detailed guidance on eligibility and tips on making a successful application are also available on the website.

More info:www.futurebuilders-england.org.uk.

LEADER+ Scheme

LEADER+ is a European Community Initiative for assisting rural communities in improving the quality of life and economic prosperity in their local area.It is aimed at partnerships of local organisations and people, called local action groups, identify development needs within their rural communities which they set out in a development plan. LEADER+ funding assists these local action groups to encourage and support the development of small-scale, innovative projects that meet local development needs in a sustainable way. Funding must be used by the end of 2008.

More info:please go to www.defra.gov.uk/rural/leader/default.htm.

Children, Young People and Families Grant Programme (England)

The Department for Children, Schools and Families has announced that the above Grant Programme is now accepting applications for work to improve outcomes for children, young people, and families (parenting and couple relationships). The programme funds voluntary organisations doing work of national significance that supports the Government's Every Child Matters agenda.The closing date for applications is the 1st October 2007. More info and eligibility criteria: visit www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/strategy/voluntaryandcommunity/cypfgrant/

Local Heritage Initiative

The Local Heritage Initiative is an England-wide grant scheme that helps local groups to investigate, explain and care for their local landscape, landmarks, traditions and culture. To qualify for a grant, your project must actively involve the local community. Applicants need to be groups, rather than individuals. Groups can either be an established organisation or be set up specifically for the purpose.

More info:www.lhi.org.uk/index.html

The Foyle Foundation

The Foyle Foundation makes grants to UK charities whose core work is in the areas of Learning, The Arts and Health.

More info: visit www.foylefoundation.org.uk

Help Yourselves Awards

Help Yourselves is an awards scheme to encourage young people working in groups and supported by adults, to work together to develop community projects that will have a lasting influence.The priority is for projects that relate to one of the following themes: poverty; health; education and safety/ protection.

More info: visit www.helpyourselves.org.uk.

Are you a fundraiser?

If so the UK Workforce Hub and Institute of Fundraising are currently revising the Fundraising National Occupational Standards and are seeking your feedback via email consultation and UK events.  It is crucial that they receive input from relevant individuals.  The consultation process runs from the 1st August until 31st October. The feedback received will ensure that the standards remain current and relevant to the profession. 

More info: visit http://www.ukworkforcehub.org.uk/fnosconsultation

Funding & Costing Workforce & Governance Development - A resource for the VCS

Is available to download for free by registering or logging in to the Workforce Hub website and searching for publications:http://www.ukworkforcehub.org.ukPrinted copies (£5 each) can be purchased through the NCVO website: http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/fundingandcosting or by phoning 0800 652 4886.

Trusthouse Foundation Grants

The Foundation manages a Small Grants Scheme (up to £10,000) and a Large Grants Scheme (from £10,000 to £30,000).

More info: please visit www.trusthousecharitablefoundation.org.uk

Moto in the Community Trust

The Moto in the Community Trust looks to support a wide variety of local charity and community projects. The Community Grant Programme aims to make a positive difference to the communities that they are part of – i.e. the 48 locations throughout the UK where there is a Moto services area.The Trust identifies community projects that could benefit from its resources, which may include Moto staff as volunteers.

More info: please visit www.moto-way.com

'It's Your Community' Awards

The Conservation Foundation, in partnership with O2, will make awards of up to £1000 to local groups for the hire of tools or equipment, and to purchase plants, paint, signs, materials etc. All types of environmental projects will be considered.

More info:please visit www.conservationfoundation.co.uk.

New Music Award 2008

The PRS Foundation for New Music is again providing £50,000 to inspire and stimulate the creation of an imaginative and original piece of new British music. Music of any genre is welcome to be entered. The performance can be presented in any context or suitable media. The project must have a public performance/ showing in the UK, by 1st September 2009.The Award is open to individuals, groups, organisations and consortia.

Closing Date:Friday 2nd November 2007

More info:visit www.prsfoundation.co.uk.

Advancing Assets for Communities: Pilot Councils Announced

The Government has unveiled the 20 councils that will take part in the programme to pilot the transfer of redundant local authority buildings to community groups in order to improve the long term sustainability of community organisations.The 20 councils involved include Peterborough. Nine seminars are planned for local authority officers and those working in the public, private or voluntary sector to support and develop third sector organisations in their region. Eastern Region Seminar: 20th February 2008, venue tbc

More info: and seminar timetables are available from www.dta.org.uk.

Kings Fund

The current round of IMPACT Awards which recognises the work of charities in improving people's health, is open for applications until 28th September for up to £35,000 in unrestricted funding plus high-level recognition. Funding is provided by GlaxoSmithKline managed in partnership with the King's Fund.

More info:http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/funding/gsk_impact_awards/

Diana Anti-Bullying Award

Nominations are now being accepted for the award that recognises the work young people up to 18 years old, who have made an outstanding contribution to tackling bullying in their schools or communities.

More info:http://www.diana-award.org.uk/antbullyingaward.php

Fenland District Council - Grants to Community & Voluntary Organisations

More info:contact Steve Drew, Business Administration Support Officer, Fenland District Council, Fenland Hall, County Road, March, Cambs PE15 8NQ

Email:sdrew@fenland.gov.uk or Tel: 01945 427124Fax: 01945 427198

Closing date:1st October 2007

 

 

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