Community Futures Information Bulletin

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1 Community Futures Information Bulletin Facilities for Hire Meeting Rooms, at Brentwood House, for Hire Community Futures can now host high quality meeting facilities for voluntary sector organisations where people can exchange great ideas and information. In 2 individual meeting rooms, Captain Steve Gaunt Room & Mrs Doris Abraham MBE Room, Community Futures can accommodate your meeting, at very affordable rates, Monday to Friday 9am 4.30pm: Captain Steve Gaunt Room a prestigious Victorian period Board Room, with abundant natural daylight which provides a perfect setting for meetings, interviews, training sessions and consultancy sessions etc. The room is fully furnished to an extremely high standard and can hold up to a maximum 10 people. Tariff: Full day 80, Half day 40, hourly rate 15 Mrs Doris Abraham MBE Room a smaller more secluded room which can accommodate up to 4 people. This room is ideal for one-to-one appraisal or small informal meetings etc. Tariff: Full day 40, Half day 20, hourly rate 10 General Amenities: An on-site receptionist is available to meet and greet delegates; An extensive menu of hot and cold food at very competitive rates. Choose from a range of styles and prices to suit your needs and budget; A water dispenser; Room rates include tea and coffee, served at times that suit you best; The use of equipment (laptop, projector/screen and flipchart/pens) is free of charge on request. Accessibility: Wheelchair access; Accessible toilet; Designated car parking for disabled people (on request). There is also limited FREE car parking which is available for all delegates/visitors and there is plenty of off street parking in the immediate vicinity. Whatever your room requirements Community Futures will be delighted to discuss them with you. Please contact us at admin@communityfutures.org.uk or alternatively telephone

2 Office Space to Let at Brentwood House Brentwood House offers excellent, high standard services in the heart of Preston, near to local services and travel routes. By offering a broad range of shared resource opportunities, it can meet the needs of groups or organisations that may not have large numbers of paid staff to undertake all the day to day tasks necessary to stay on track. Also, because there are other organisations resident at Brentwood House, there is always someone to share your ideas or problems with and to offer direct support with things like funding applications. In addition to high quality office accommodation, there is also access to the following services as standard; Reception Reprographic facilities ICT technical support Technical set-up services for new tenants Meeting rooms available for hire Meeting the needs of resident partners means making life as simple as possible. Catering for meetings and events held at Brentwood House couldn t be easier as we offer a wide range menu of hot and cold food at very competitive prices and the room rate also includes drinks and equipment loan. Our partners also appreciate the added bonus of having meeting guests welcomed, which means they do not need to be on hand for late arrivals. Brentwood House has wheelchair access to all ground floor facilities, an accessible toilet and free designated parking for disabled people. There is also limited FREE car parking which is available for all delegates/visitors and there is plenty of off street parking in the immediate vicinity. Whatever your needs and budget a member of the Brentwood House Service Team will be delighted to discuss them with you. Please contact us at admin@communityfutures.org.uk or alternatively telephone Community Futures News Susan Hughes, one of our Trustees, received a MBE Susan sent us a few words about her day receiving her welldeserved award: "I was delighted to be given the MBE by The Queen on Tuesday, 10th November. It was a truly memorable day with my colleague at Buckingham Palace ensuring that everything went smoothly for my family and I. The Honour was for Services to the Community. I have always found voluntary work very satisfying, it was therefore a privilege to be recognised for an activity that has always given me much enjoyment".

3 Funding Postcode Community Trust Community Grants Programme Opens The Postcode Community Trust s Community Grant scheme opens on 5 January to applications from charities and other not-for-profit groups in England, Scotland, and Wales with a deadline of 28 January 2016 Established in 2014, the Postcode Community Trust is a grant-giving body funded by players of People s Postcode Lottery. The Trust provides funding opportunities to community groups and charities in Scotland, England and Wales, through grants ranging from 500 to 20,000 (or up to 10,000 in Wales). The Trust provides short-term, designated funding to good causes that promote community development and demonstrate positive change through access, engagement and skills development. Registered charities, SCIOs, constituted voluntary and community organisations, community interest companies (CIC), not-for-profit organisations and sports clubs can apply. Applicants that are not formally registered as a charity can apply for small grants of between 500 and 2,000. Those that can provide a valid charity number can apply for grants of up to 20,000 for England and Scotland and up to 10,000 for Wales. The funding is for activities that meet one of the following themes: Promote community development projects including: o Support for older people relieving isolation. o Support for young carers and their families and/or support for families caring for disabled children or relatives, enabling them to engage more fully in their local area. o Projects which enhance or enable volunteering opportunities which help to regenerate communities. Support community cohesion by: o Enhancing facilities which benefit a wide segment of a community. o Increasing public participation in sports especially for those at a disadvantage due to disability, age, financial hardship or gender. o Utilising sports to enhance the skills and life chances of disadvantaged groups. o Providing recreational facilities, or the organising of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for those utilising the facilities/activities. o Promoting inter-generational cohesion. o Promoting a community s social history. Funding is not available for projects that: Request sporting kit or equipment.

4 Relieve poverty through training or advocacy programmes, family support/intervention projects or relief of addiction and/or homelessness. Enhance the natural environment with habitat conservation programmes or community garden schemes. Promote the human rights/citizenship of marginalised groups. Promote healthy living or better mental health. There will be two rounds of funding in 2016: one in January and another in May. The first deadline for applications is 28 January Full details, including the new guidelines, can be found on the Postcode Community Trust website David Wilson Homes North West Our Space, Your Place Grants Grants are available to local community groups, charities, and schools in the North West for projects that will genuinely enhance or improve services, facilities or the environment within their local area. Further Information Funding body: David Wilson Homes North West Maximum value: 1,000 Application deadline: 31/01/2016 Background The Our Space, Your Place grant scheme is provided and administered by house builder David Wilson Homes North West, which currently offers developments in Warrington, Wigan, Sandbach, Nantwich, Silverdale, Rochdale and Liverpool. Objectives of Fund The funding aims to improve and enhance local communities in the North West, which the scheme defines as Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, Merseyside, Flintshire, Wrexham and Lancashire. This could be by providing a charitable service, enhancing the local environment or offering educational facilities. Value Notes A maximum of 3,000 will be available for each round. Grants of between 100 and 1,000 are available. Who Can Apply Local community groups, charities, and schools in Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, Merseyside, Flintshire, Wrexham and Lancashire can apply. To be eligible, applicants must: o Have a bank or building society account. o Be able to use the grant within four months of receiving it. o Be willing to take part in any media activity and to interact with Havas PR who represents David Wilson Homes NW. Location Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, Merseyside, Flintshire, Wrexham and Lancashire Restrictions The following are not eligible for funding: o Groups and projects outside of the area of benefit (Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, Merseyside, Flintshire, Wrexham and Lancashire).

5 o David Wilson Homes employees, their immediate families, or any organisation to which they are connected. o More than one application per year from the same group. Eligible Expenditure The grants are to be used for project costs. How To Apply Deadline: The next two application rounds will run as follow: o Winter 2015/16 opens 1 November 2015 and closes 31 January o Spring 2016 opens 1 March 2016 and closes 31 May For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following: Havas PR David Wilson Homes North West 3rd Floor 52 Princess Street Manchester M1 6JX ourspaceyourplace@dwh.co.uk Lancashire s LEADER rural funding programme is now open for business Lancashire County Council is delighted to announce that the Lancashire LEADER programme is now officially open for business. The LEADER scheme is part of the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) and is part funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). The aim of LEADER is to create jobs and help businesses grow, which will then benefit the rural economy. LEADER is a French acronym, which roughly translates as 'Liaison among Actors in Rural Economic Development'. In February this year each of the three Local Action Groups (LAGs) nominated an Executive Group, made up of up of individuals / organisations from the public, private and voluntary / community sectors. The LAG Executive will act as the decision making body for all applications. All LAG Executive Group members have undertaken a rigorous training programme to enable them to make informed decisions regarding each application. Types of funding available The first round of funding is aimed at Enterprises and Farming businesses and the focus is very much on job creation and growth of the business. Full details of the eligibility criteria can be found on our Rural Development Fund website in the relevant applicant handbook, which is also available from your Project Manager. Enterprise The Enterprise fund provides support for micro and small businesses (less than 49 full-time equivalent employees and non-agricultural) and farm diversification. The grants are for both new and existing businesses and all types of businesses, including social enterprises can apply. Find out more about funding for Enterprises including what types of projects can be funded.

6 Farming These grants will support a wide range of farm investments. They are particularly for businesses that want to invest in innovative business practices and new technologies to help them become more sustainable and productive. Find out more about funding for Farming including what types of projects can be funded. Any other information can be found by following the link below: Training ICANN Volunteer Advocate Training Interested in becoming a volunteer advocate in Preston, Chorley, South Ribble or West Lancs for our cancer older people advocacy project? We are particularly interested in hearing from mature individuals who may have some experience of cancer either personally or through supporting a friend or family member Volunteer Advocates play a vital role in supporting people in dealing with a wide range of issues by helping them: Express their views & wishes Secure their rights Have their interests represented Explore choices & options Access information & services Volunteer Advocate Training The next Volunteer Advocate Training will take place over 2 days from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm on Fri 4 March 2016 & Friday 11 March 2016 AT: Fulwood Methodist Crossroads Centre, Watling Street Road, Fulwood PRESTON PR2 8EA If you would like further information or to express an interest please contact: ICANN 15 Victoria Road Fulwood Preston PR2 8PS admin@i-cann.org.uk Tel: (Direct Tel No) or (Reception) to leave your contact details & someone will get back to you. You can check out our website at

7 Fully Funded Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training We have been commissioned by Lancashire County Council to deliver MHFA training across the county. There will be one two day Standard course and one half day MHFA Lite course in each area. The training is suitable for volunteers, carers and staff who work with people who may be at risk of low well-being or mental ill-health. Anyone who lives or works in the county of Lancashire is eligible for this fully funded training. Objectives for MHFA Lite (half-day): Identify the discrimination surrounding mental health problems Define mental health & some mental health problems Relate to people's experiences Help support people with mental health problems Begin developing a business case for promoting positive mental health in the workplace Look after your own mental health Objectives for MHFA Standard (two day): Spot the early signs of a mental health problem Feel confident helping someone experiencing a mental health problem Provide help on a first aid basis Help prevent someone from hurting themselves or others Help stop a mental illness from getting worse Help someone recover faster Guide someone towards the right support Reduce the stigma of mental health problems For both courses, participants will receive a certificate of attendance and a manual with further information and resources. Although there is no cost to book or attend, late cancellations or non-attendance may be charged at 40 for Lite and 100 for Standard to cover the cost of arranging another course. Booking is handled by Eventbrite at: Events Holocaust Memorial Day - 27th January 2016 Holocaust Memorial Day Film Event Wednesday 27th January pm at the Mitchell and Kenyon Cinema, UCLAN, Foster Building, Fylde Road, PR1 2HE

8 Showing of the film The Power of Good with Sir Michael Winton Free Event but Booking is Essential. To book please contact Laura, Des or Helen on (Extention 2) or Disability Equality North West Thursday 28 th January 2016 Northumbria Hall, St Cuthbert s Church Centre, Lytham Road, Fulwood, Preston Registration will be from 1 p.m. Refreshments will be available (donations always welcome) In addition to the usual AGM business, there will be Holocaust Memorial Day guest speaker & activity. Booking is essential as places are limited Please contact Steve Dickson by Friday 15 January 2016 Tel: (option 6) steven@disability-equality.org.uk Finally, DENW is looking for individuals who wish to nominate themselves for a Trustee position at DENW. If you are interested, please contact Steve 2016 Charity Crystal Ball Saturday 30 th January 2016 Village Herons Reach, Blackpool. 6.45pm till 2am per person Black tie dress code Includes: Fantastic Fizz and Canapé Reception Three-course Dinner with Coffee and Petit Fours Awards Ceremony Live Entertainment Raffle and Charity Auction Bacon Sandwich Supper at 1.00am Disco until 2.00am Call Kay or Julie on for tickets Afternoon Tea- Restorative Justice with Lancs Police 26 th February pm till 3pm Plungington Community Centre, Brook Street, Preston PR1 7NB. This Session will be led by Lancashire Police. Come and find out about Restorative Justice which is an alternative approach to dealing with crime. No need to book, just come along.

9 Afternoon Tea- Reporting Crime and Incidents with Lancashire Police 18 th March pm till 3pm DENW Training Room This Session will be led by Lancashire Police. Come and find out about the different ways to report crime and incidents, what numbers you can ring and when to ring them. No need to book, just turn up. Dealing with Stress at Work 17 th March 2016 Due to popular demand I m pleased to inform you that we ve organised a FREE Dealing with Stress at Work event Thursday 17 th March am 11.30am Please book at: We expect there to be a large demand for this fantastic event so early booking would be advisable. For more information please contact: Janine Smith Commercial Training Manager Blackburn College, The Harrison Centre, Alma Street, Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 1DA Tel: Digital Story-Telling Every Friday from January to the end of March 2016 Preston Lives! Take a handful of images (could be old/new photos, your own art work..) add some spoken or written words (could be a story, a poem, a history), mix it all together by the wonders of technology and Bish, Bash, Bosh a 2 to 3 minute video that you can upload to YouTube, Facebook (or anywhere), to family overseas or even send into You've Been Framed! Full assistance will be given, with 1 to 1 help available. Suitable for all abilities all you need is an idea! Contact: k.milnes@preston.gov.uk or ahumphreys@ymail.com or call Kyra on This project has been supported by Preston City Council s Cultural Framework grant funding Vacancies

10 Lancashire LGBT - Exciting Employment Opportunity! Project Worker Salary: 21,530 Hours: 37.5 per week We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic project worker to join the team delivering support and social activities with LGB&T people across Lancashire as well as specific support for trans people. The successful candidate will be responsible for working flexibly to meet specific targets as part of a larger project. Duties will include the planning, development and delivery of volunteer-led community activities and events. You must have experience of engaging with communities (paid or unpaid) and have a wellinformed understanding of issues affecting LGB&T people. Application packs are available via e mail to Heather Paton (heatherp@communityfutures.org.uk). You can also ask for other formats by calling Heather on If you would like more information or would like an informal chat about the role, please call the Project Manager, Lewis Turner on Closing Date: 5pm, Friday 29th January 2016 Interview date: Thursday 25 th February 2016 Galloways Society for the Blind Job Description Job Title: Vision Services Co-ordinator Salary : 12,000 per annum Reporting to: Operations Manager Location: 91 Balmoral Road, Morecambe pending a move to our new office on Victoria Street, Morecambe Hours: 21 per week Contract Type: Permenant Galloway s Society for the Blind has a long and proud history of supporting blind and partially sighted people in Lancashire. The charity provides services from four regional offices in Preston, Morecambe, Chorley and Southport reaching out to even more blind and partially sighted people. Every day 100 people start to lose their sight. Our Sight Advice centres offer specialist advice, information and equipment. We are looking to develop the service for local people who are affected by sight loss and therefore seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual, who shares our passion and has the ability to enhance our current services by developing new and exciting initiatives. Almost half of blind and partially sighted people feel 'moderately' or 'completely' cut off from people and things around them. If you are a team player looking for a new, exciting opportunity and you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of people affected by sight loss, then we want to hear from you!

11 If you require further information, you just want to ask a few questions or you want an application form, please contact Galloway s reception or enquiries@galloways.org.uk Community CVS Working with communities across Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Change of address CVS have moved to the Winter Gardens complex. The full address is as follows: 81 Central, Unit 2.9, 81 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 1HU. The telephone number remains as although you may experience some problems in getting through due to circumstances beyond our control. You can the team at admin@cvsbwf.org in the meantime. Disability Equality Street Collecting ARE YOU AVAILABLE TO DO A 2-3 HOUR SHIFT? Street collecting is a key part of our fundraising and helps us to deliver vital support services for disabled people. But we cant do it without help are you available to help on any of the following dates: 11 March, 1 April, 29 April, 13 May, 3 June, 24 June, 15 July, 5 August,19 August, 2 September, 23 September,14 October, 28 October (all Fridays). No previous experience needed and we always collect in pairs. If you are able to collect on any of these dates, please contact Steven Dickson on (option 6) or him at steven@disability-equality.org.uk Communities Can Invitation to become a support provider What is Communities Can? Communities Can is a Big Lottery-funded project developing the skills, knowledge and capacity of below the radar community organisations (BTROs). It is focussed on the individuals, groups and organisations who help keep their community together by providing grassroots services and localised support. What is it trying to achieve? Communities Can aims to support BTROs in doing what they already do well, but on a more stable footing. The broader aim of this pilot project is to build an understanding of what works to increase the impact of BTROs in their area and potentially at a wider regional and national level. How does it work?

12 Communities Can is run by The Young Foundation. It is being delivered in five pilot areas of England Barking & Dagenham, Blackpool, Peterborough, Sunderland and Torbay. In each area The Young Foundation is partnering with a local organisation to map and understand the needs of local BTROs. The project will leverage existing support providers at a local and national level to deliver tailored capacity building support to these BTROs. We are currently building an online directory of providers who wish to participate in the project. The Communities Can grant panel will match each BTRO to an appropriate local, regional or national support provider from the directory. This provider will work to meet the specific development needs of the BTRO. Payment of up to 2,500 will be paid to the provider to cover the cost of their time in delivering this support. Providers may deliver more than one support project at a time. BTROs will rate the support they receive. This rating will be available publicly via the online directory. It is anticipated this directory will become an open source of information for the sector. How do I get involved? If you would like to be added to the Communities Can Support Provider database please following the link below to complete a short, online form detailing the areas of expertise you would be able to offer. More information at: More Money for Flood Fund 51 Million More for Homes and Businesses Affected by Floods (Cumbria & Lancashire) The Government has announced an additional 51 million to support households and businesses affected by the floods in Cumbria and Lancashire. The money will be used to: Help the people directly affected by the floods Providing grants of up to 5000 to households, so they can install new flood barriers, replace doors and windows with water resistant alternatives, or move electricity sockets up to a safer level Ensure flood affected businesses that have had their trading disrupted can get back on their feet, with funding equivalent to 2,500 provided to Local Authorities for each business affected and funding specifically provided for farmers to help restore their land; etc. To ensure this funding is delivered quickly and efficiently, the government is creating a new Community Recovery Scheme worth nearly 40 million. It will be run by local authorities and provide targeted support on the same basis as in the floods that affected the South West and other parts of the country in 2013 to The government also recognises the important work by local charities in helping respond to the floods and will match the money raised in by the Cumbria Foundation s Flood Appeal up to 1 million.

13 You are receiving these e-bulletins because an interest has been expressed on your behalf, or you are a member of Community Futures. If at any time you wish to stop receiving these s, please contact us via at admin@communityfutures.org.uk and we will remove you from the mailing list. Your contact details are kept strictly private by Community Futures and will never be given out to a third party without your express consent. Community Futures is not responsible for the contents or reliability of the linked external web sites and does not necessarily endorse the views expressed within them. Listing should not be taken as endorsement of any kind. We cannot guarantee that these links will work all of the time and we have no control over the availability of the linked pages. Apologies if you receive this more than once, your details maybe on more than one of our circulation lists. Community Futures Brentwood House 15 Victoria Road Fulwood Preston PR2 8PS Telephone: Fax: admin@communityfutures.org.uk Charity Number: Company Registration Number: