ELCVS Network & ChangeUp News
Working with LGBT Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Date: Saturday 13 November 2010
Time: 1pm - 7pm
Venue: Central London W1
Course Fee: £110 for Directory members (£120 for non-Directory members)
LGBT asylum seekers and refugees are increasingly presenting for psychological support and have some unique issues to understand.
Lucy Kralj, who works for the Helen Bamber Foundation will focus on the role of the therapist in the asylum process and the notions of active and passive witness. Lucy is a qualified counsellor who has worked with victims of torture since 2003.
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Posted by ELN on 03 September 10
Training Courses from Disability Law Service
Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance: Guide to Successful Claims
Date: 6th October 2010
Time: 10 am - 1 pm
Introduction to how the Equality Act can be used in Employment
Date: 13th October 2010
Time: 10 am - 1 pm
An Introduction to Community Care Law
Date: 18th October 2010
Time: 10 am - 1 pm
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Posted by ELN on 03 September 10
Introduction to Facilitating Group Work with Young People
For those New to Group Work
Date: 7th October 2010
Venue: Stratford E15
Cost: £90 per person
Group Work with young people is a skill that is being increasingly demanded of practitioners working in a wide range of contexts. This training aims to provide participants with an understanding of facilitating group work with young people.
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Posted by ELN on 03 September 10
Training Opportunities on Facilitating Community Conversations
Date: Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th September 2010
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Venue: Conflict and Change, 2a Streatfeild Avenue London E6 2LA
A free 2 day practical course to enable mediation and development agencies to run community conversations.
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Posted by ELN on 31 August 10
Community Development & Resource Centre Manager
Closing date for applications is: Friday, 17 September 2010 at 3pm
The Community Development & Resource Centre Manager will take responsibility for the management of Ripple Centre, a newly refurbished building in the centre of Barking; while also managing the CVS Development Team that will be delivering support to local groups.
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Posted by ELN on 26 August 10
FRP Reuse Centre Worker
Hours: 30hrs / week
Contract: 3 Months initially but this may become a permanent post subject to successful fundraising
Salary: £19500 pro rata
Closing Date: Wednesday 8th September 2010 at 12pm
Interview date: Wednesday 15th September 2010
Forest Recycling Project is a dynamic and creative community business promoting environmental and community sustainability to local organisations, businesses and individuals through waste recycling and reuse activities. We are based in Walthamstow but we carry out our work in several boroughs in North and East London.
We have a part time vacancy for a FRP Reuse Centre Worker who will be responsible for:
• daily running of the FRP Reuse Centre as an outlet for the sale of reusable goods
• raising awareness about environmental and social benefits of reuse and recycling to centre’s visitors, customers and volunteers;
• providing leadership and support to volunteers involved in the centre’s activities
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Posted by ELN on 26 August 10
Interested in offering a PQASSO mentoring service at your organisation?
Join CES' network of PQASSO mentors to help support and train the many organisations that have chosen to implement PQASSO.
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Posted by ELN on 19 August 10
BNRRN’s briefing paper on the Olympics 2012
The BNRRN’s briefing paper on the Olympics 2012, provides information about the main organisations involved; how voluntary groups/individuals can participate in the event; interesting publications to read about the Games; and the key issues.
To download the paper please click here
Posted by ELN on 18 August 10
Radar’s Leadership and Empowerment Programmes for People Living with Disabilities
The Royal Association for Disability Rights (RADAR) is a national network of disability organisations and disabled people. They represent members by taking opinions and concerns to policy-makers and legislators in Westminster and Whitehall, and launching their own campaigns to promote equality for all disabled people.
Posted by ELN on 18 August 10
Data Protection and Communications for the Voluntary Sector - London
Date: 6th September 2010
Time: 10am – 4pm
Venue: NCVO Conference Suite, London
Not understanding or complying with Data Protection can put organisations at both financial and reputational risk. This conference will set out what you need to know to ensure that your organisation does not fall foul of the law and to enable you to apply best practice throughout your organisation in all your communication channels.
For more details please visit the NCVO website
Posted by ELN on 18 August 10
Children & Families Services Manager
Hours: 21 hrs per week
Salary: up to £ 32,885 pro rata
Closing date for applications: Monday 13th September 2010, at 5pm
Interview dates: 16th and 17th September 2010
Hopscotch is currently recruiting a Children and Families Service Manager.
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Posted by ELN on 18 August 10
LDA ESF Jobs Plus: Opportunity Live!
Jobs Plus is now live on www.competefor.com! You will need to register your organisation with CompeteFor to view and apply for the opportunity.
Please note that Jobs Plus will support residents of Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Lewisham, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton, Wandsworth and Kingston upon Thames.
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Posted by ELN on 17 August 10
How Best Can We Deliver Excellent Child Protection Services?
Date: Monday 27 September, 2010
Venue: Royal Commonwealth Society, London
Issues covered include:
• How will the approach of the new Coalition Government vary from what has gone before?
• How will the Munro Review gauge quality of children’s social work and child protection practice?
• How can all agencies enable practitioners to undertake more effective practice?
• How can we ensure that families with special needs are identified effectively and their needs met?
• How best can interaction between social work teams and universal services for children and families be improved?
• How can local government, NHS, police and the third sector best work together?
• How can police and other law enforcement agencies deliver the most effective service in partnership with others?
• And much more ……..
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Posted by ELN on 13 August 10
Volunteers Needed For Structured Recovery Programmes
Counselling Placements Available
Selection Interview: Tuesday, 7th September 2010 10am – 1pm
Course Commences: Tuesday, 14th September 2010 10am – 3pm
Opportunities Offered:
• A rewarding role as a Structured Recovery Support Worker working in a supportive and caring environment based in Ilford, Essex
• First Module: Listening Skills. Second Module: Specialist Training to help people overcome Anxiety Disorders/Phobias/Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
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Posted by ELN on 13 August 10
Health & Wellbeing 2010
Date: Thursday 14th October 2010
Venue: QEII Conference Centre, Westminster
The Health & Wellbeing 2010 is the essential national conference for the Public Sector which puts the spotlight on the health of our working-age population. This year's programme will provide a crucial and timely update on the government's key aims and plans for the delivery of health, work and wellbeing policies and efficiency improvements across the country.
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Posted by ELN on 13 August 10
Have your say on the new health White Paper
Date: 10th September 2010
Venue: Lewisham Town Hall, 1 Catford Road, London, SE6 4RU
The White Paper on health, ‘Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS’ was published on 12th July and sets out the Government's vision for the NHS. The proposals represent some of the biggest changes to the NHS in the last 60 years and provide both opportunities and challenges for our sector.
Through Regional Voices, a series of regional workshops will be held during September in partnership with the Department of Health, to inform the sector and to gather views.
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Posted by ELN on 06 August 10
Additional Training dates for African Organisational Development Programme
Fundraising
Date (S): Thursday 28th October & Thursday 4th November 2010
Duration: 2 day course
Venue: Gray’s Inn Road
Project Management
Date (s): Thursday 14th October and Thursday 21st October 2010
Duration: 2 day course
Venue: Gray’s Inn Road
Finance
Date: Thursday 25th November 2010
Venue: Lighthouse West (Ladbroke Grove)
Duration: 1 day course
Monitoring and Evaluation
Date: Thursday 13th January 2011
Venue: Gray’s Inn Road (Kings Cross)
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Posted by ELN on 06 August 10
Inspiration and Legacy from the 2012 Games
Date: 29th September 2010
Time: 9.45am - 1pm
Venue: Caledonian Hall, the Forum at Greenwich, Trafalgar Road, Greenwich SE10 9EQ
Are you interested in finding out how you can create Games inspired volunteering opportunities and bring the 2012 Games into your organisation?
Volunteer Centre Greenwich is hosting this free workshop which will offer:
• Information and advice to support you to develop Games inspired volunteering roles for your organisation
• Tailored support to advertise these Games inspired volunteering opportunities on www.do-it.org.uk and other relevant websites
• Signposting to your local Volunteer Centre for support on volunteer management and recruitment
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Posted by ELN on 06 August 10
Free Eco-audits of Third Sector Organisations and London – based Organisations
The City Bridge Trust is undertaking a programme of free eco-audits of third sector organisations and London – based organisations (including HQs and regional offices) are invited to apply. The Trust will cover the cost of an eco-audit provided by approved environmental consultants who will undertake a survey of energy use, waste, travel patterns, purchasing practice and associated policies. Organisations must be willing to spread the resulting impact amongst their stakeholders.
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Posted by ELN on 06 August 10
How Best Can We Deliver The New Government Skills Strategy?
Date: Monday 11th October 2010
Venue: Royal Commonwealth Society, London
Issues covered:
• What are the new Government agenda and expectations?
• What will be the impact of the Budget?
• How will Government prioritise more apprenticeships, reducing NEETS and more adult and community learning?
• How can we best support progression through different types of education?
• How can we best strengthen supply of technician skills to the economy, particularly through level 3 apprenticeships?
• How best can we prioritise vocational qualifications that are understood and valued by employers?
• How should we work with business and skills bodies to promote greater employer engagement?
• and much more
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Posted by ELN on 06 August 10
How Best Can We Maximise The Role Of Arts And Culture In Economic Growth At A Time Of Deficit Reduction?
Date: Monday 18th October 2010
Venue: Royal Commonwealth Society, London
Issues covered include:
• How best do we enable the arts, culture and creativity to be engines of economic growth?
• How do we provide them with modern support for enterprise and growth with the tools they need?
• How do we rebalance the UK economy by enabling enterprise and innovation throughout the UK?
• What are the Government’s agenda and expectation?
• How best should Government and society capitalise on the huge contribution of culture and creativity?
• and much more ……….
Posted by ELN on 06 August 10
3 Day Certified Programme in Working with Disabled Young People (SEN/LDD)
Dates: 4th, 11th & 25th November 2010
Venue: Stratford E15
This 3-day course is to support professional workers to develop practice in working with disabled young people. It aims to support the development of professional practice for workers to ensure positive outcomes for disabled young people.
The course will cover:
• Policies and initiatives relating to disabled young people
• The role of professionals working with young people
• Assessment and planning with disabled young people
• Transitions and transition planning
• Meeting the needs and supporting disabled young people’s aspirations
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Posted by ELN on 30 July 10
Office for Civil Society cuts £11m from Capacitybuilders, v and the Commission for the Compact
By Kaye Wiggins and John Plummer, Third Sector Online, 29 July 2010
Ministers Francis Maude and Nick Hurd also write to sector asking for cost-saving ideas
The Office for Civil Society will cut £11m from its 2010/11 budget by reducing its funding for Capacitybuilders, the Commission for the Compact and the youth volunteering charity v. The reduction brings the budget down from £147.9m to £136.9m, a drop of 7.4 per cent.
In a statement released today, the OCS confirmed it will cut £5m from v’s match funding budget and £1.95m from its annual grant, which had been set at £39m for the current financial year.
The OCS will also cut its funding to Capacitybuilder by £1.3m and to the Commission for the Compact by £400,000.
Posted by ELN on 30 July 10
How Best Can We Deliver Regional Economic Growth in a Period Of Deficit Reduction?
Date: Wednesday 15th September 2010
Venue: Queens Hotel, Leeds
Issues to be covered at this seminar include:
• How should we refine growth policy at a time of constrained public expenditure?
• How do we avoid a north / south divide and disproportionate impact on already deprived areas?
• How can we deliver a progressive, incentive – led approach, supporting what works?
• How might the public, private and third sectors best perform?
• How do we meet the challenges, opportunities and pit falls?
• And much more …………
Posted by ELN on 30 July 10
Welfare Benefits for Young People
Date: 9th November 2010
Venue: Stratford E15
Cost: £90 per person
This course is aimed at all practitioners and managers working with young people (especially NEET groups) who need to be aware of the benefits young people may be able to access, and their criteria. It will incorporate all the benefits changes introduced by the new Government.
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Posted by ELN on 29 July 10
Key Seminar on Effectively Reducing Health Inequalities
Date: Wednesday 13th October 2010
Venue: Queen's Hotel, Leeds
This seminar will cover a variety of issues which include:
• What is the approach to health inequalities of the new Coalition Government?
• How will the Marmot Review be taken forward?
• What can we learn from the evidence for underpinning future policy and action?
• How should we recognise excellence in provision and learn across disciplines and boundaries?
• How will the proposed new Health Premium directly tackle disadvantage and reduce inequalities?
• How can we give greater access to preventative healthcare in disadvantaged areas?
• And much more ………..
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Posted by ELN on 29 July 10
Welfare to Work 2010 Conference
Making the Pathway to Employment Simpler
Date: Thursday 4th November 2010
Venue: QEII Conference Centre, London
Welfare to Work is the leading forum for facilitating a national discussion on tackling unemployment. Following the announcement of the new coalition government’s Welfare Reform Bill, this conference is a timely opportunity to understand the new agenda, focus on recent data, locate areas for improvement and discuss the latest strategies to achieve both long-term and sustained employment in Britain. We look forward to hearing from a high level representative of the Department of Work and Pensions about the latest policy initiatives for tackling unemployment.
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Posted by ELN on 29 July 10
Working With Disabled Young People To Encourage And Enable Full Participation
Date: 14th October 2010
Venue: Stratford
Cost: £90 per person
Engagement of disabled children and young people in shaping services at a local level results in the provision of more appropriate services, and can help services work more efficiently and effectively, allowing for more flexible and tailored provision. Disabled young people need to be given the opportunities to develop their skills, gain experience and be given information to support their participation.
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Posted by ELN on 29 July 10
National Citizen Service – Applications to Run the Programme
National Citizen Service is a flagship initiative supporting the Government’s vision for building the Big Society. NCS will act as a gateway to the Big Society for many young people, by supporting them to develop the skills and attitudes they need to get more engaged with their communities and become active and responsible citizens.
Posted by ELN on 28 July 10
Communitybuilders and the Social Enterprise Investment Fund are put on hold
Communitybuilders and the Social Enterprise Investment Fund, the grant and loan funds for developing social enterprise, will not pay out any more money until further notice while a government review is carried out.
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Posted by ELN on 28 July 10
Workshop For Voluntary Groups On How To Cost Bids Realistically!!
Date: 30th July 2010
Time: 10am - 3pm (9.30am registration)
Venue: St Georges Centre, St Georges Road, Dagenham
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Posted by ELN on 27 July 10
The International Journal of Neighbourhood Renewal Evaluation Courses
These are run at a variety of locations across the UK. At present the courses are:
• How to Effectively Evaluate Neighbourhood Renewal Projects and Programmes
• How to Effectively Appraise Neighbourhood Renewal Projects and Programmes
• How to Effectively Manage Neighbourhood Renewal Projects and Programmes
• How to Engage Local Community Groups in Neighbourhood Renewal Projects and Programmes
• How to Effectively Evaluate the Impact of Public Health Promotion Projects and Programmes
• Evaluation Master Class analysing the Softer Outcomes and Impacts of Regeneration Projects and Programmes
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Posted by ELN on 27 July 10
International Journal of Neighbourhood Renewal 2nd Annual Conference and Awards London UK
Date: 17th and 18th November 2010
This annual event and awards ceremony, gives delegates the chance to listen to a variety of excellent speakers. Promotional display space packages are also available.
Posted by ELN on 27 July 10
Training Courses at acmtraining.co.uk
acmtraining have a range of practical, effective and economical one-day workshops to help your organisation develop during this difficult economic climate. Over the past ten years they have worked with more than 10,000 individuals and count close to 1,000 organisations as repeat clients. Some training courses offered include:
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Posted by ELN on 27 July 10
London Ambassador for the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics Games
Become a London Ambassador for the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics Games. Register Now
Posted by ELN on 27 July 10