CVS NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2013

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1 Page1 Council for Voluntary Service North West Kent IMPORTANT NOTICE PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY Statement to Carers regarding the closure of NWK Carers Support Service It is with heartfelt regret and tremendous sadness that I have to announce the closure of our service for Carers across Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley and all the surrounding villages. I must make it clear that you should not be left without any service. From April 1 st services for Carers in our area will be provided by Carers First, a larger charity which already provides support for Carers in Tonbridge and Medway. Why has this change happened? KCC have stopped providing grant funding to many charitable and community services such as ours. We, along with other Carers organisations, had to compete to try to win the contract to continue to provide the localised and personal services you have been used to in recent years. To our dismay, KCC chose not to select us to continue and develop our work for Carers in NW Kent. For some twenty years, we have tried to provide benefits advice within the comfort of your homes offer counselling within your homes provide volunteer based sitter services to give the Carer some respite offer the support and advice from a Carers Support Worker based at Darent Valley Hospital work within GP surgeries to ensure that staff understand the problems that Carers face on a daily basis organise Caring with Confidence courses to develop your own skills maintain 10 Carers Support Groups ensure that all Carers received a Kent Carers Emergency Card organise many fun & social functions at minimal cost to Carers distribute up to 2700 Carers Connect Magazines to keep everyone informed about new developments and opportunities. KCC have passed the responsibility for providing such services to Carers First. In these difficult circumstances we shall use our best endeavours to provide at least a personal telephone service until our closure on 28 th March. After that we will no longer have a base at the Riverside Centre or a presence at the Gateway Centre within the Civic Centre on Wednesdays. If you wish to continue to receive support for your caring role, it is essential that you contact the number below. We are not legally permitted to pass on your details to anyone. From 28 th February 28 th March, if you are unable to contact us or, in the case of an emergency, please phone the KCC Contact Centre: From 1 st April onwards, Carers First: or As ever, our thoughts are with you and we are all very sad that we are not able to continue to support you in the valuable work you do. We will miss each and every one of you. We have enjoyed knowing and supporting you. With fondest wishes to our many friends. Take care. 6 th February 2013 Peter, Janet, Karen, Denise, Sue, Jo and all the volunteers and trustees at North West Kent Carers Support Service In this issue Events (Page 2) Training (Page 3) Linked Services Project (LSP - Page 4) Funding (Page 5) Funding (Page 6) Funding (Page 7) Funding (Page 8) Funding (Page 9) Funding (Page 10) CVSNWK (Page 11) About CVS NWK (Page 12) Get In Touch: Safeguarding and Disclosure & Barring Seminar 22nd February 2013 Safe Network is holding a FREE Safeguarding and Disclosure & Barring seminar for voluntary sector representatives from Kent and Medway. Kent Police College Coverdale Avenue Maidstone ME15 9DU 9.00am to 13:00pm Book online: Further Information: assistant@k-dash.org.uk Registered Charity No: , Registered Company No: , Member of NAVCA PAGE 1

2 Page2 EVENTS A VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY SECTOR POSITIVE COMMUNITIES EVENT Working in partnership with Gravesham Borough Council, CVS North West Kent Invites you to attend and participate in: A VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY SECTOR POSITIVE COMMUNITIES EVENT TUESDAY 12TH MARCH 2013, 9.30AM-12.30PM TO BE HELD AT: ST BOTOLPH S CHURCH HALL, THE HILL, NORTHFLEET DA11 9EU This event is brought to you by Gravesham Borough Council and CVS North West Kent to support the VCS to develop and thrive in times of uncertainty and change. This event will focus on supporting organisations to engage with the commissioning landscape and recruitment of volunteers with regard to Chairs, Secretaries and Trustees, with speakers and presentations from both the VCS and the public sector, opportunities to network and to participate and engage in round table discussions highlighting some of the challenges, issues and things you need to know. BOOK TODAY! CONTACT CVS NWK E jaki@cvsnwk.org W Pride in Gravesham Awards 2013 Gravesham Borough Council has just launched this year s Pride in Gravesham Award Scheme. They are looking for local heroes who are carrying out exceptional volunteering work in Gravesham to make the lives of others easier. We know there are some amazing people out there we just need to find them so if you know someone and would like an application form please contact Jackie Denton (Community Engagement / Diversity & Equality Officer) on or jackie.denton@gravesham.gov.uk All nominees must be involved in Gravesham and provide their service in the borough voluntarily. For the latest events and up to date information please visit editor@cvsnwk.org PAGE 2

3 Page3 TRAINING FREE TRAINING 2013! FOR THOSE 19+ LIVING IN AND AROUND NORTH WEST KENT WHO ARE EITHER: UNEMPLOYED, VOLUNTEER, LONE PARENT, EX-OFFENDER, HAVE A DISABILITY OR IN A LOW PAID/SKILLED JOB COURSE DATE & TIME VENUE PAT TESTING TRAINING 13/02/ YMCA, DARTFORD, DA1 1UP CHOICES 27/02/ NORTHFLEET VETERANS CLUB, DA11 9EU FIRST AID AT WORK 20/03/ HUBERT HOUSE, TEMPLE HILL, DARTFORD, DA1 5HU LADDER AM 27/03/ WALLIS PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE, DA11 9DP LADDER PM 27/03/ WALLIS PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE, DA11 9DP SIA 16,17,23,24/04/13 WALLIS PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE, DA11 9DP FOOD SAFETY LEVEL 2 15/05/ YMCA, DARTFORD, DA1 1UP CSCS TRAINING & CARD 29,30/05/ SUSCON CENTRE, DARTFORD, DA1 5FW HEALTH & SAFETY LEVEL 2 12/06/ YMCA, DARTFORD, DA1 1UP WE ALSO OFFER DISCOUNTED IN-HOUSE TRAINING COURSES FOR CHARITIES & ORGANISATIONS! CONTACT GEORGIE FOR MORE INFORMATION MORE COURSES COMING SOON! JOIN OUR MAILING LIST TODAY TO RECEIVE UPDATES AND INFO ON TRAINING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO BOOK ONTO A COURSE, PLEASE CONTACT CVSNWK TRAINING: E training@cvsnwk.org W PAGE 3

4 Page4 LSP Council for Voluntary Service NWK Services for the Local Community and Community Groups HANDYMAN SERVICE We are able to undertake a variety of basic handyman jobs and provide DIY Support if needed PLEASE NOTE: We CANNOT undertake Plumbing and Electrical Work Please call to discuss the jobs we may be able to help you with lsp@cvsnwk.org GARDENING SERVICE We offer a basic gardening service compromising of Grass Cutting Edge Trimming Weeding and Planting Garden Tidy Up This is a popular service register now for services next Spring Call lsp@cvsnwk.org or lsp@cvsnwk.org All of our staff are fully vetted and trained THE HOME SUPPORT DOMICIALLARY SERVICE offers a range of services which includes household cleaning, shopping, running errands and other sundry services to the local Community in the Dartford, Swanley and Gravesham Areas. We particular focus our service on supporting the elderly and disabled helping people to remain living independently in their own homes. WANTED GARDENERS TO WORK IN THE DARTFORD & GRAVESEND AREA Able to work on a flexible basis as and when required. Own transport needed & gardening equipment would be of benefit. PLEASE CONTACT THE LSP OFFICE ON FOR MORE INFORMATION. PAGE 4

5 Page5 FUNDING The Rose Foundation The Rose Foundation assists registered charities with small building projects. Charities can apply for a grant of between 5,000 and 10,000. As well as providing financial assistance, the Foundation also offers property experience to registered charities requiring assistance with building projects. Deadline 31 March. Website: The Education Endowment Foundation Nominet Trust and the Education Endowment Fund (EEF) are funding projects focusing on the use of digital technology in raising the attainment of disadvantaged children. There is no specific guidance on grant size, but the EEF says it expects its projects to be around 50,000, working with around 100 pupils. Deadline 19 April Website: Starbucks Youth Action Starbucks Youth Action supports community change projects run by year olds. It provides up to 200 for young people to improve their local communities in 10 cities across the UK & Ireland. The deadline for applications is 4 March. Website: Neighbourhood plans Local planning authorities are able to claim grants of up to 50,000 to help up to 10 communities start developing neighbourhood plans. From April this will be extended to 100,000 to support up to 20 plans. Neighbourhood planning gives people a major say in shaping development in their area. It gives communities the power to help decide where development should go including the type and design of development that they want to allow planning permission for. Website: PAGE 5

6 Page6 FUNDING Surviving Winter KCF are seeking applications from organisations that support older people in need. Funding will be considered for one off hardship grants to individuals to help with fuel bills and organisational projects promoting winter warmth. Hardship Grant requests up to 2,000 and Organisational Grants up to 2,000 (Max 4,000 per group) Website: The Eridge Trust The Eridge Trust makes grants of up to 2,000 to schools, colleges and others for school trips to museums, galleries and centres of art at home and abroad. Grants are also made to UK museums and galleries for projects aimed at young people. Trips must be for students in schools or sixth form colleges in the maintained sector. Applications can now be made for grants for educational trips due to take place in the school year They must be received by 31 May 2013 Website: Community Sport Activation Fund The Community Sport Activation Fund is a 40 million Lottery revenue fund developed to support grassroots activity at a very local level. The Fund was designed in response to demand and will aim to unlock potential and resources. We will not prescribe how projects will deliver but will invest in what works best in different areas, based on local evidence. Projects could be for up to three years and the grants will range from 50, ,000 with partnership funding required. Website for more information: Active Dover Grants Active Dover offers grant aid to clubs/organisations in the Dover District. Applicants are eligible for only one award every other financial year (up to 500), based on the grant criteria and scoring, which can be read on the reverse of the form. Website: PAGE 6

7 Page7 INFORMATION KM Charity Team fundraising events Raise funds for your charity or good cause at one of the KM Charity Team s events in Go over the top at the Maidstone Abseil in March or make a splash at the Kent Water Zorbing Championships in May. If you can get a group of your supporters together you could come on board for the KM Dragon Boat Race in July. Bookings are now being taken for the Maidstone Abseil at Miller House on Sunday, March 17. Simon Dolby from the KM Charity Team urged people to take the challenge. This is a thrilling way to raise money for the good cause of your choice. he said. Abseil specialist Over the Edge Adventures will have two ropes running from the roof of the building, enabling brave participants to abseil 200ft down the side. To find out more about KM Charity Team events and become a collaborative partner sign up for the KM Charity Pack available at HRUK Healthy Heart Grants Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Grants of up to 10,000 are available for new, original and innovative projects that actively promote Heart Health and help to prevent, or reduce, the risk of heart disease in specific groups or communities. Website: The Explore Fund The Explore Fund will support organisations that encourage youth outdoor participation, focusing primarily on creating more connections of children to nature, increasing access to both front & backcountry recreation, as well as providing education for both personal & environmental health. Financial Support will be given up to 2,500, and to maximize the impact of The Explore Fund, we limit our financial support to those applications that comply with the guidelines viewable at PAGE 7

8 Page8 FUNDING You can help us to raise valuable funds today by shopping online. Sarah D'Avigdor Goldsmid Charitable Trust The Sarah D'Avigdor Goldsmid Charitable Trust is a grant for charitable organisations carrying out social welfare activities in Kent or Oxfordshire. The Sarah D'Avigdor Goldsmid Charitable Trust offers grants to charitable organisations active in Kent or Oxfordshire. The scheme aims to fund a wide range of projects, including those focusing on: Elderly people. Young people. People with disabilities. Applications must be made in writing and sent to Enquires at Sarah D'Avigdor Goldsmid Charitable Trust. Hadlow Place, Three Elm Lane, Golden Green, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0BW. Digital Edge Digital Edge is a 2 million investment programme to fund new ideas for using digital technology to improve young people's economic and social participation. The next deadline for stage 1 applications is 1 May. Website: Charity Awards The Charity Awards 2013 are open for entries. Each year charities of all sizes, locations and missions decide to enter The Charity Awards, and about 30 go on to be shortlisted and take part in their black-tie presentation evening in the summer. Website: PAGE 8

9 Page9 PAGE 9 FUNDING Institute of Fundraising National Award Do you know someone who s fundraising has made a real impact? Why not nominate them for an Institute of Fundraising National award? Deadline: 1 March. Website: Help the Homeless Help the Homeless, a national Charity which aims to help homeless people throughout the United Kingdom to resume a normal life, is currently accepting applications for grants from small and medium sized charities and voluntary organisations. The next application deadline is the 31st March. Website: Computer Aid Computer Aid International is holding a January Sale. They are offering registered non profit groups computing equipment. PCs will be available from 10, and laptops will be available from 45. All computers will be professionally refurbished, but will not have operating systems; you will have to install this yourself. This offer is only open to registered not-for-profit organisations, and orders must not exceed 100 laptops per organisation. Offer closes on the 28 February. Website: HELP AND SUPPORT ON HAND FOR YOUR EMPLOYMENT/HR NEEDS Do you: Need support and guidance to tackle a tricky employee related problem? Want to maximise the contribution of your employee team? Want to up skill your managers to enable them to give, for example, effective feedback? For pragmatic and solution based advice, please contact: Ali Moran, HR Works UK Ltd or

10 Page10 FUNDING Carnegie Challenge Fund Tesco Charity Trust Community Awards The Tesco Charity Trust Community Award Scheme supports local community projects which are based in areas where Tesco has stores. Grants of between 500 and 4,000 are available for projects benefitting elderly people and adults and children with disabilities. Registered charities and not-for-profit organisations are eligible to apply. Deadline: 31st March 2013 For more information: vinspired Cashpoint Offers young people (14-25) grants of up to 500, challenging them to use their creativity, passion and energy to create social action projects that will change their communities for the better. Grants can be used for anything that can demonstrate a positive benefit to a community, group or the planet. Deadline: Continuous rolling programme For more information: Peter Cruddas Foundation The Foundation award grants to benefit disadvantaged and disengaged young people in the UK by ensuring the funding reaches those most in need. Priority funding streams are: pathways/support for young disadvantaged or disengaged young people into mainstream education, training or employment; and crime diversion schemes. Deadline: 1st March 2013 For more information: The Carnegie UK Trust has announced the launch of its Carnegie Challenge Fund. The Carnegie Challenge is a fund to enable not-for-profit organisations to put on a high calibre debate to raise the profile and impact of a conference or event which they are organising. Up to 10 awards of up to 3,000 are available and can be used to cover the expenses of panel members. The award should enable event organisers to attract leading professionals to speak at their event. It is hoped that this fund will allow organisers to attract national and international speakers to take part in a high calibre debate. Deadline: 28th February 2013 For more information: North Face - Explore Fund Grants of up to 2,500 to support not-for-profit organisations that encourage youth outdoor participation, focus on sustainability initiatives, or help to create a connection to nature that will empower the future leaders of tomorrow. Eligible projects/programmes will: Encourage community involvement. Focus on breaking down barriers to getting youth outdoors. Seek a specific audience and reach out to a specific community or place of interest. Deadline: 28th February 2013 For more information: PAGE 10

11 Page11 CVSNWK Become a member of CVSNWK: Please visit our website to download and return a membership form. Material for inclusion should reach us before the following deadlines to be sent out in the 1st week of the month of issue Deadline date: Issue: 15 th March 2013 April th May 2013 June th July 2013 August 2013 Local voluntary & community organisations please don't forget to send us your news, information & articles for free inclusion in this newsletter, and keep us informed of changes such as name, contact details, charity news. This newsletter is produced bi-monthly & sent to over 300 local voluntary & community organisations. All newsletters will be sent via , unless you have requested otherwise. Please ensure we have your correct address. You can advertise your events, news & announcements by sending material to CVS NWK or by ing editor@cvsnwk.org. It is helpful to send text, logos, & photographs electronically if possible. We endeavour to include as much as possible, but may have to edit it due to space, layout etc. Obtain a free listing for your organisation by sending its details. Flyers can be attached at a small cost to cover postage. CVS Staff list: Linked Services Project/Home Support Scheme Staff list: Marilyn Keating - CEO Natalie Sutton - Linked Services Administrator Denese Osborne - Management Support Officer Ann Leggatt - HSS Co-ordinator Gemma Howard - Office/Finance Manager Sue Lorkins - HSS Co-ordinator Jaki Farrugia - Lead Administrator Peter Spicer - Gardener/Handyman/Minibus Driver Georgie Daniels - Training Administrator & 38 Home assistant s. Peter Maginn - IT & Website Gavin Mount - Admin Assistant Graham White - Volunteer Chrissy Children s Forum PAGE 11

12 Page12 CVSNWK What We Do We offer a whole range of information, advice; resources, training and support to assist organisations operate more effectively. Collaborative and Partnership Working We provide groups and organisations with forums for networking, enabling them to share good practice and expertise. We encourage local groups to share resources and to work together to help create a more efficient and effective way of working to help build a stronger voluntary/community sector. CVSNWK works in partnership with many other Voluntary Organisations and Statutory bodies to assist deliver services to the Community. Information, Advice, Training, Support We provide information and advice; support and training on several topics from funding and legal issues to basic skills required. We produce a bi-monthly newsletter, a weekly e-bulletin and hold a database of all Voluntary/Community groups known to us in the DS&G area. We work in partnership with others to identify and address unmet needs in the community. Representation We represent local organisations, groups and agencies on Strategic Partnerships. Financial Services We offer a Payroll Service for the Voluntary/Community sector at competitive rates. We also run a Funds Held Account which enables small groups, who have one-off donations or grants or who are not registered the support of CVSNWK undertaking their accounting procedures for them. We also offer training in QuickBooks and Sage. PAGE 12