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Community First New Forest

Winter 2012.

Spring 2015Summer 2013

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We support the Voluntary And Community Sector We can:

Support you to identify and apply for funding

Help with setting up groups

Help with finding volunteers

Support with more complex issues, such as constitutions, becoming a registered charity

Training on a wide range of issues

Link you to other services which can provide additional support

Organise Disclosure & Barring Service checks

Hire minibuses and provide MiDAS training

Hire out equipment eg. projector, laptop, screen Some of these services are free and others are low-cost—Become a member, free of charge Enquiries: 01425 482773, admin@cfnf.org.uk

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Contents General 1-13 Volunteering 14 Funding 15-17 Training 18 The Summer issue of the newsletter will be published on our website www.cfnf.org.uk. at the end of June. Editor: Jacqui Pitcher Tel. 01425 482773 Fax. 01425 482666 email: admin@cfnf.org.uk Published by John and Jaki Brown, www.tlc-online.co.uk.

New Forest Nightstop welcomes Sarah to the team Hi All I just wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Sarah Howden and I have recently joined New Forest Nightstop as Support Worker to Jude. I had previously applied to become a support volunteer with Nightstop so was delighted when an opportunity came up for me to become more involved with the service. My experience of volunteering within organisations dealing with issues of homelessness include 6 months in 2010 when I was lucky enough to be able to take a break from work and support the volunteer coordinator with the Street Homeless Prevention team in Southampton. We organised a variety of projects for people who had recently moved into hostel accommodation in the city, including an allotment project, first aid training courses, craft classes and also a befriending service. More recently I have been volunteering one day a week for the last year and a half in a homeless drop in Centre for Alabare which is a charity based in Salisbury - I really enjoy the time that I spend there and find it very satisfying to provide much needed help to the people who use the service.

Members We extend a warm welcome to the following groups who have become members in the last few months: Beaulieu Primary School The Red Lipstick Foundation

Disclaimer - Community First New Forest reserves the right to edit articles for use in its newsletter. Articles included in this issue are not necessarily the views of Community First New Forest.

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Brand new service! Can’t find a reliable tradesman at a reasonable cost? Look no further

Community First New Forest has launched a brand new service called Better Lives.

It is a membership service across the New Forest for older people, or people with disabilities or people on a low incomes. Better Lives offers access to vetted and trustworthy tradesmen who will carry out work for you at an agreed reasonable rate. Free quotes are given for:

General small maintenance

Gardening

Painting and Decorating This is a membership service. Members also benefit from our Travel Club offering door to door trips and outings every month. The annual membership fee is £25+VAT. Please phone 01425 482773 or email betterlives@cfnf.org.uk for further details and a membership form.

Lymington United Reformed Church raises funds for local, national and international charities to tune of over £6800! Lymington URC was very active in the run up to Christmas. Hosting a Cards for Good Causes Shop for the 3rd year with sales supporting UK national charities, the temporary shop in the church Open Door Cafe also included handmade Ugandan goods in support of the Romans One Eleven Trust and Traidcraft items. The church also ran the Christmas Tree Festival event over 9 days. In its 14th year the festival continued to raise the church’s profile and funds for local charities and groups. The congregation also provided many shoebox presents to Operation Christmas Child - Samaritan Purse. Everyone is welcome through the church Open Door and if you wish to know more about the Lymington URC, visit www.lymurc.org.uk or Tel. 01590 676306. ________________________________________

PetRetreat PetRetreat is a vital service offered by the RSPCA. It helps women, men and families fleeing domestic abuse, by providing temporary foster care for pets so their owners can leave their abuser and find a safe home. It also provides much needed advice and information to hundreds of callers every month. Tel. 0300 123 8278, www.rspca-petretreat.com.

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Jan Barratt, Walks Administrator at Community First New Forest, says “The accreditation is a massive boost to Healthy Walks New Forest , giving us credibility to work with local organisations, professionals and individuals who work with people who are looking to start or increase gentle exercise locally.” “We have 11 walks on various days and times across the New Forest area. The accreditation couldn’t have come at a better time as we have recently enjoyed a surge in new members, particularly in Fordingbridge where 24 people took part in the first walk there.” All the walks are led by volunteers who have been trained to a level where they are able to command a lead, risk assess and plan routes with competence, including Dementia Awareness training. All our Healthy Walks are free to take part, friendly and enjoyable in the beautiful National Park and surrounding areas. The success of the walks and now the accreditation, have been achieved through the hard work and dedication of volunteers together with financial support from New Forest District Council, Hampshire County Council and the New Forest National Park. We would recommend that anyone wishing to join a walk for the first time contacts the Volunteer Walk Leader of their chosen walk and has a chat. Details can be found at www.cfnf.org.uk/walks, Tel. 07788 558864 and speak to Jan or email healthywalks@cfnf.org.uk.

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Giant steps forward to accreditation! Community First New Forest is delighted to announce that the Healthy Walks project has been accredited by the national association, Walking for Health. A healthy walk encourages people of all ages to join regular, short walks in their own communities. Fun, free and supportive, once they’ve tried it walkers find it hard to stop! Led by a trained volunteer walk leader, the walks help to boost the health of those taking part whilst enjoying local, natural spaces in the company of others. The social side of walking can be as important for wellbeing as the walk itself. A free group walk usually lasting between 30-90 minutes, it starts at a slow pace to allow warm up, speed up for the main part of the walk and then slow towards the end to allow cool down. It should make the individual feel warmer and sweat a little, increase their rate of breathing and raise their pulse – but not so fast that they cannot talk!

Totton walkers enjoy a sunny day.

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Hampshire's Children and Young People's Plan consultation document The Plan sets out how the Children’s Trust will improve outcomes for children and young people. A new Plan will be launched in 2015 and consultation on the priorities is about to begin. Your views and comments are welcome. Click here for the survey www.hants.gov.uk/cypp-consultation . The consultation runs until 27 April and feedback received will help inform the final Plan. Thank you for taking the time to help make Hampshire a better place for children and young people. ________________________________________

New mobility aids service for rural residents British Red Cross has introduced a new mobility aids delivery and collection service for rural New Forest and East Hampshire. Funded by the British Red Cross through the Balfour Trust for five years, the new service will be known as the Balfour project. The aim of the project is to help people in the rural community, who can’t access their established mobility aids depots, to maintain their independence at home. There will be no charge for this new service where service users meet the eligibility criteria. In addition to providing mobility aids equipment,

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the driver technician will be qualified as a trusted assessor. This means he will be qualified to fit and prescribe equipment in the client’s home. As well as practical support, he will be able to assess whether they could benefit from other independent living support services. Referrals are accepted from local health professionals and Red Cross’s own mobility aid depots. The contact is Al Atkins, mobile 07714272637, or email aatkins@redcross.org.uk. ________________________________________

Opportunity to work with Age Concern Hampshire to provide 'Food and Friendship'

Age Concern Hampshire’s Food & Friendship project, funded by Hampshire County Council and 10 of the district councils, has been running for nearly two years and has provided 2,500 hours of befriending by volunteers from across the voluntary sector. Age Concern have been working with organisations that already provide befriending, or those that would like to develop a befriending service, by supporting them to recruit volunteers, providing basic training and by covering volunteer expenses through the distribution of district funding when befriending visits take place. If you would like to discuss how your organisation could work with Age Concern Hampshire, please contact Paul Simmonds on 01962 892455.

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Lock your outbuildings and security mark valuables Keep your sheds, garages and stores locked up and security mark your valuables – that’s the message to New Forest residents in a bid to beat the burglars. “Many people think ‘It couldn’t happen to me’, but you could become a victim of theft if you leave your property unsecured,” said Cllr Jill Cleary, New Forest District Council portfolio holder for Housing and Communities. “Don’t be complacent – make sure your sheds, garages and any other outbuildings are securely locked with a good quality device.” The Safer New Forest Partnership sells a highly-effective alarmed padlock to help householders secure their outdoor buildings and protect their property from intruders. Priced £10, the alarm can be purchased at New Forest District Council information centres. The Partnership also reminds residents to protect their valuable outdoor furniture, such as gas barbecues, patio heaters and patio sets, bikes and garden machinery, by property-marking and photographing them. They can also register their property for free on www.immobilise.com. New Forest Chief Inspector Simon Tribe said: “Please ensure your valuables are properly protected, especially when left in outdoor buildings which may be easier to access. Lock your outbuildings and remember if you don’t, you may not be covered by your insurance.”

Grandparents Information Day

Picture courtesy of The Southern Daily Echo Following its success last year, Community First New Forest hosted a Grandparents Information Day in February at Lyndhurst Community Centre. Grandparents as Carers heard an excellent array of speakers from CAB, Family Lives, Age Concern & Princess Royal Trust. The presentations centred on advice and support that is available to grandparents in the caring role. Family Lives spoke about a befriending project that runs in the North of England by kinship carers. It is run by people who have been in the same situation themselves and know how important support is. Everyone enjoyed the presentations and had a chance to talk to others in similar situations and exchange their experiences over lunch. Grandparents can be thrown into a caring role unexpectedly, often as a result of a tragedy such as an accident, a death or drug and alcohol addiction. The event and the regular monthly support group meetings help to spread the message that you are not alone and that support and advice is out there. For more information contact Carol Malky on 01425 482773 or email cypservices@cfnf.org.uk.

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associations, youth practitioners, colleges, sexual health practitioners), provides information, learn-ing and support in topics such as budgeting skills, debt awareness, fulfilling tenancy agreements and responsibilities, work skills required, CV writing, sexual health, domestic abuse, emotional wellbeing and e-safety. The workshop is run in a centrally located venue, easily accessible by public transport, and with on-site childcare, thus eliminating a barrier to regular attendance and providing a highly focused environment. The locations for the programme during the summer term 2015 will be Andover, Basingstoke, Fareham, Gosport, Havant and Lymington. Funding YMM has been supported by an ESF grant through Action Hampshire which has enabled it to provide the crèches that are vital in helping the Mums fully engage in the programme. Other grants have come through CSI grants, Awards for All, Radian, Sovereign, Sentinel and Aster Housing Associations as well as Test Valley Borough Council. It has also received funding through a Supporting Families Innovation Grant which has allowed the opportunity to develop the programme into Gosport, Havant and The New Forest Districts. Children’s Centres play a key role in Young Mums Matter and provide venue, learning support and other costs in order for the programmes to be run. If you are working with a young family that would benefit from attending Young Mums Matter please contact Siobhan Down, Head of Programmes, youngmumsmatter@gmail.com or call 0785 277 0852.

Young Mums Matter (YMM) Programme

The YMM programme is run by a charity called Yellow Brick Road Projects, whose objects are to advance in life young parents from troubled and deprived backgrounds, enabling them to become more independent individuals, encouraging them to return to further education and/or to enter the workplace. It also works closely in partnership with local organisations to develop stronger community links for young parents. The YMM programme is an accredited Level 1 twelve week programme which addresses the specific needs of teenage and young mothers and their child(ren), giving them a better chance to reach their educational and personal aspirations. The 12 week 2 hourly programme provides everyday life skills learning and holistic support to 12 - 15 young mothers. Taught by a qualified tutor, the programme (along with visiting partners from the local services and community such as housing

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In Kind Direct – donated goods for your charity In Kind Direct is one of The Prince’s Charities set up to support charities and non-for-profit organisations with donated goods. Goods range from cleaning products, toiletries, toys, clothes and a range of other items that can be used to run services and give to the people you support. Items are all new and good quality but become surplus because they are short dated, have slight defects in the packaging or branding or are returns. To access goods, charities register online, which is free, and can then order products via an online catalogue. Charities then pay a handling charge, which is generally 20% of the original retail price and includes delivery. For more information, please feel free to contact In Kind Direct, www.inkinddirect.org, Tel. 0300 30 20 200 or email charities@inkinddirect.org. _________________________________________

HMRC warn of phishing email scam HMRC are warning taxpayers to be wary of the latest in a long line of email phishing scams that claims taxpayers have ‘made mistakes while completing their last tax form application.’ HMRC has updated its list of phishing email scams to include the latest bogus email being circulated. According to HMRC: ‘The email contains a link which should not be clicked as it may direct you to a phishing site or contain malware. Do not respond to this email. Forward it to phishing@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk then delete it.’

Gift aid small donations scheme (GASDS) GASDS enables charities to claim back 25p for every £1 that is donated to the charity or to a community amateur sports club. The claim enables charities to obtain this top-up payment where their small (£20 or less) cash donations income is up to £5,000. This £5,000 cap on gift aid claims under GASDS is to rise to £8,000 from April 2016, allowing charities and community amateur sports clubs to claim gift aid top-up payments of up to £2,000 a year. Although raising the cap will help those already benefiting from the scheme, it is unlikely to address the restrictive claiming requirements that have stopped charities signing up so far.

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Can we help you raise money for your charity? Rotary Charity Walk at Beaulieu on Sunday 28 June 2015 Enjoy a family friendly charity walk through the private woods of the Beaulieu Estate and raise money for your chosen charity. The first walk was in 2011 and to date twenty charities have shared over £18,000, most of them local to the New Forest area. The walk is in the private woods of the Beaulieu Estate. This is a rare opportunity to explore an area of Beaulieu normally closed to visitors and raise funds for your nominated charity. The Rotary Club is grateful to Lord Montagu and Hon. Ralph Montagu who have given it permission for the charity walk to be held in the private woods of the Beaulieu Estate and in partnership with the Countryside Education Trust, Beaulieu. The walk passes the Treehouse Study Centre and the “House built in a day” up through the woods to Hilltop and around the estate, past “the House In the Wood” of wartime SOE fame down to the finish. The tracks are similar to those encountered in the New Forest and family dogs are welcome to accompany walkers. Complimentary refreshments are available at the finish along with certificates for walkers. There are two walks of differing distance, the main walk of 8k and a shorter 5k walk. Full details are available from the Rotary Beaulieu Charity Walk website: www.walkwithrotary.org.uk. Registration for each walker will cost £5, or a family may register together for £10. For group registration email

hythe.rotary@gmail.com. The sponsorship money plus 25% Gift Aid will be shared; 75% of this total goes to your chosen charity, and 25% to Rotary charities and good causes, locally, nationally and internationally. ________________________________________

Better Balance for Life facilitator workshops Do you work in an older people’s setting such as a lunch club, community group, day centre or sheltered housing scheme?

Free workshops on how to introduce exercise and help prevent falls among older people are to be held in Romsey (April) and Petersfield (June). The facilitator’s workshop will provide simple instruction on Better Balance for Life exercises, guidance on falls prevention, motivation and goal setting with older people and understanding the value of exercise for their general health and wellbeing. Each organisation attending will receive a training pack, which includes exercise leaflets, DVDs of the exercises and a CD of music. Visit the website for details on times and Locations www3.hants.gov.uk/betterbalance. Booking is essential. Tel. 01962 846605 or email Sophie Jevons at HCC.

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Mental health education guidance for young people Education is key in preventing young people only accessing services when they are in crisis. Two guidance papers on mental health awareness and promotion have been published recently: https://www.pshe-association.org.uk/resources_search_details.aspx?ResourceId=558 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/promoting-children-and-young-peoples-emotional-health-and-wellbeing Also CAMHS has developed a free self-help app called BASE that has been designed to help young people manage their stress, anxiety and depression. Visit this link for more info including factsheets about the app for professionals, young people and parents: http://www.solentcamhs.nhs.uk/page_sa.asp?fldKey=247 You should find this useful for young people you work with or your own children or relatives. www.staceymillerconsultancy.co.uk ________________________________________ Changes to Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction The Government's aim is that by 2020, housing benefit for private and social tenants will no longer be dealt with by your Council but will instead become part of the new Universal Credit that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will be dealing with. The Government's intention is that in the period

2014 to 2020 claims for HB will start to be transferred from Councils to the DWP. Universal Credit is due to be rolled-out in the New Forest from December 2015, for single claimants only who would have claimed Jobseekers Allowance. New Forest Advice Network and New Forest District Council are undertaking a Universal Credit survey which is now active and we would encourage you to share with your clients. The link is www.newforest.gov.uk/universalcreditsurvey ________________________________________

Want to save money on your food bills? Find out how at a free workshop for community groups. Workshops are designed to be informal, engaging and fun and are generally delivered in two 30 minute sessions, or one 1 hour sessions, depending on the size of the group. Groups of 10+ are recommended. The workshop helps people understand the financial costs and environmental impacts of food waste and learn how to save money and waste less with lots of helpful ideas, top tips, recipe cards and useful free gifts. The workshops and materials are completely free. All you need to do is provide the people and the venue. For more information contact Mandy Pickard, New Forest District Council, Tel. 023 8028 5588, email mandy.pickard@nfdv.gov.uk.

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Make a difference to countryside access in the New Forest

Members are being sought for the New Forest Access Forum, which gives advice on improving access for walking, horse riding, cycling and other outside recreation in and around the New Forest. The Access Forum is an independent advisory body made up of volunteers with experience of issues affecting public access to the countryside and coast. It assesses the needs of a wide range of groups that use the Forest, before advising local and national organisations on access issues. Applications are welcome from anyone who has knowledge or experience in a wide range of areas, including:

Leisure and recreation

Farming and land management

Nature conservation

Education

Health

Tourism

The needs of young people, minority groups and local businesses.

The Forum meets four times a year and travel expenses to and from meetings are provided. Members of the Forum are formally appointed

for a term of three years by Hampshire County Council and the New Forest National Park Authority. Nigel Matthews, Head of Recreation Management and Learning at the New Forest National Park Authority, said: ‘The work of the Access Forum is essential to the New Forest. Organisations such as the New Forest National Park Authority, Forestry Commission and the highways authorities value the advice of the Forum as they know it will take into account a wide variety of viewpoints. ‘I would urge anyone with an interest in the improvement of countryside access in the New Forest to consider applying to join the Forum.’ For more information contact Access Forum secretary Vicki Gibbon on 01590 646647 or emailaccess.forum@newforestnpa.gov.uk. Application packs are available on request, or can be downloaded fromwww.newforestnpa.gov.uk/newmembers. The closing date for applications is 5pm on 24 April, and new members should be available for the next meeting on 1 June.

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New Forest Recognition Event June 2015 We all know that volunteers do an amazing job and many organisations simply couldn’t function without them. Here is your chance to say thank you! We need to know about your volunteers who deserve to receive a special recognition award for the work they do. If you would like to nominate any volunteers please get in touch. We would like to hear from charities and organisations from across the whole of the New Forest who would like to be part of this very special event. Please also get in touch if you are able to help sponsor this very important and worthwhile event. Please contact Sarah Suddrey in the Volunteer Centre on 01425 482773 or email vol.bureau@cfnf.org.uk

Be a volunteer ambassador

Do you like meeting and talking to new people? Would you like to provide advice and guidance to others? Then why not become a volunteer ambassador with the New Forest Volunteer Centre. Our volunteer ambassadors will run an outreach service in locations across the New Forest and offer advice to local people about the volunteering opportunities available in their local area. This is a great opportunity that is very flexible to meet your needs; minimum commitment is once a month.

You will be:

Talking to individuals about volunteering generally and the benefits it brings.

Advising individuals of local opportunities and how they can get involved

Helping individuals to complete a volunteer-ing application form and advising them of their next steps.

Skills required:

Good communication skills

Knowledge of the internet and Microsoft Word is helpful but not essential

This is a new and exciting role where you will receive full training and support.

Volunteering

Please contact Sarah Suddrey, Volunteer Centre on 01425 482773 or email vol.bureau@cfnf.org.uk

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R AISE Challenge Fund This is a £125,000 grant fund to stimulate new and bold activity within voluntary and community sector

groups, resulting in positive change across the communities they serve. The fund will reward the most creative project ideas and the most exciting means of delivery. It is throwing open the challenge to all parts of the sector and wants to hear how your organisation proposes to show leadership and embrace new ways of working or engaging with people. It is also keen to see how unlocking your potential can dramatically improve your organisation’s impact and effectiveness. A Grant Fund with a difference It doesn’t want to limit the potential and vision of organisations applying to the Fund. It has therefore taken the decision not to restrict the types of ideas, activity and organisations which are eligible for support (subject to the criteria laid out in the RAISE Challenge Fund guidelines). Applicants will be competing with each other, with assessments being made as to the creativity, reach and benefits afforded by the merits of each application. Grants of between £2,500 and £10,000 will be awarded, although other amounts will be considered based on merit. It is keen to hear from groups which struggle to secure funding from traditional sources. 'Grants Plus' Additional support will be provided to applicants before, during and after the application process. Prior to applying, all prospective applicants will have the opportunity of speaking informally with a ‘Partnership Manager’ to chat though ideas or

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seek clarification. As the application advances, the Partnership Manager will be available as a resource to the applicant, if desired, to provide further input or suggestions. It is especially keen to receive applications from organisations which have identified a need for support other than funding. In these instances, the Partnership Manager will actively work with the applicant to secure the identified support from external sources, or from within RAISE if applicable. Hurry – all grant monies will be awarded by September 2015. www.raise-networks.org.uk.

N ew Forest Trust The fund is administered by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation on behalf of

the New Forest Trust. To go to the New Forest Trust website and apply for a Love the Forest grant visit www.newforesttrust.org.uk/contact/apply-for-grant . Closing Date 30/11/2015 .

H ythe & Dibden Allotment Fund A local Charity providing support to individuals living in the Parishes of Hythe, Dibden, Fawley and

Marchwood, who find themselves in need, hardship or distress and to organisations with similar values working in the area. Grants to individuals can take many forms, for example it could be vouchers for food, clothes or household items, the supply of white goods or furniture, which it will arrange to have delivered directly to you, via a local supplier. You will Be required to complete an application form, giving details about you, your family, current income and expenditure and what you would like the grant for and why. It would also be helpful if you could supply a supporting letter from a

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involved with a group which could use some extra cash, let them know what difference the money could make by downloading and completing the form at www.news.bbc.co.uk/local/dorset/hi/tv_and_radio/newsid_8450000/8450851.stm.

T he Santander Foundation The Santander Foundation has three grants programmes to help disadvantaged people in the UK:

Community Plus provides grants of up to £5,000. The scheme is open to small local UK charities or local projects of national charities with funding available to cover salaries, equipment or materials. Learn & Grow offers grants of up to £10,000 to fund activities which help disadvantaged people to improve skills, build confidence or employability. Money Skills offers grants of up to £10,000 to charities and credit unions who want to help disadvantaged people to understand and manage their money. www.santanderfoundation.org.uk

B arker-Mill Foundation Peter Barker-Mill Memorial Charity, the Foundation mainly makes donations to local charities, schools,

organisations and individuals needing support primarily in south west Hampshire. Helping those in and around the areas where the Barker-Mill family has owned land for generations, namely the lower Test Valley, Nursling, Ashurst, Colbury, Hounsdown, Longdown and Marchwood. www.barkermillfoundation.com

professional. Organisations must be within the Waterside area and support individuals living in Hythe, Dibden, Fawley & Marchwood. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with the Clerk. It should be noted that the Charity aims to “pump prime” rather than commit to ongoing support . Grants will not be awarded to a church or other religious group to promote religion, fund religious activities or to support activities which are only available to members of the church or religious group. www.daf-hythe.org.uk

T he Sarah Kinsley Fund The Sarah Kinsley Fund can assist with the purchase of special equipment or services that are not available from the

National Health Service or Department of Education or other statutory body. To enable the Sarah Kinsley Fund to provide help and support it requires a referral from a professional, such as a Doctor, Social Worker, Paediatrician or Educationalist who knows the child and understands their specific needs and requirements. All possible avenues of statutory funding should already have be explored and exhausted. All referrals are STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL- www.sarahkinsleyfund.org.uk

C ommunity Chest on BBC Radio Solent BBC Radio Solent is supporting a campaign to give cash to grass-roots

activities in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight, helping to hand out £1,000 a week. Many people across the South are making a difference - volunteering, building facilities and staging events. Sometimes they can struggle because of a lack of a cash. The Community Chest on Katie Martin's Afternoon Show can help. If you are

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Why not apply to these funders? Waitrose Don’t forget that your local Waitrose has a Green Token scheme in Ringwood and Lymington. See your local store for more information. Nationwide Building Society The Nationwide has a Blue Token scheme that donates money to local causes. www.nationwide.co.uk Local Councillors You may also apply from your local New Forest District Councillor who has £500 per year to give away and your Hampshire County Councillor who has up to £8,000. www3.hants.gov.uk/grants/county-councillor-grants.htm Community First New Forest can help you as an individual or as an organisation to source funding. If you would like to find out more then please contact Debbie Grace 01425 482773 or debbie.grace@cfnf.org or visit our website at www.cfnf.org.uk

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Interactive tools It has a range of tools to help you work through your sustainable funding strategy. Income spectrum Explore your current income streams and assess whether a more diverse approach may benefit your organisation. Potential income streams Use this interactive tool to consider how you can diversify and the impact your potential income stream would have on key areas of your organisation. Making better grant applications This interactive tool will give you some ideas about how to develop your current skills and knowledge at every stage of preparing, applying and managing grants. You can save and compare your results and you can invite others to view your score and make comments. New product new market matrix tool Use the interactive tool to explore new options for your organisation and grow ideas to increase your financial sustainability. Accessing contract opportunities Use this tool how to identify which organisations could purchase your services and how to market to your potential customers.

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• Techniques – handling questions, visual aids, use of voice and dealing with nerves. Tuesday 28 April, 9am-1pm Cost: £50pp members £75pp non-members

Both new driver and refresher training is available. Contact Transport Tel. 01425 482773 or visit www.cfnf.org.uk

Further training courses will include: Committee Skills

Trustee Training

Lone Working

Mental Health Awareness

Social Media

Recruiting & Retaining Volunteers

Basic Budgeting

Dementia Awareness

Introduction to Welfare Benefits

Funding Workshop

Business Planning

If you would like to discuss your training needs contact with Debbie Grace. Tel. 01425 482773 or debbie.grace@cfnf.org.uk

Training

Community First New Forest training programme for Autumn 2014 All our courses are held at Lyndhurst Community Centre, SO43 7NY unless it states otherwise. Bookings can be made via our website www.cfnf.org.uk or by contacting Debbie Grace, Tel. 01425 482773 or email debbie.grace@cfnf.org.uk .

Find out what information you need as a trustee and what your legal responsibilities are. This session will provide you with a comprehensive summary including; • Trustees’ duties, responsibilities and potential liabilities • Governance • Financial Management • Representation Venue: St Anne’s Community Centre, SO45 3QR Date: Monday 20 April, 10am-4pm Cost: Members £80, non -members £100

Come along to a workshop where you will get tips on: • Foundations – structure, preparation, how to open & close a talk

Faith and Hope don’t run Charities – Trustees do! What every Trustee Should Know…

Are you terrified about talking in public? Would you like to make your presentations more effective?

Midas training

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Our Services

Transport - including Call & Go, minibus hire and MiDAS training Home Improvement Agency — A non-profit agency which helps the elderly, the disabled and those living on a low income to remain independent in their own homes. Funding * Adaptations * Improvements * Help in finding a suitable contractor Better Lives— offers access to vetted and trustworthy tradesmen who will carry out work for you at an agreed reasonable rate. Free quotes. Small maintenance jobs * gardening * painting and decorating. Membership fee applies. Includes our Travel Club offering monthly outings.

Children and young people

Community Development and Volunteering

Older People

We support the voluntary and community sector with training, help to access funding, advice and information. Volunteer Centre—we help organisations to find volunteers and help individuals and companies that wish to volunteer.

Nightstop provides temporary emergency accommodation for homeless young people. A team of trained volunteers provide a room and meal for between 1-5 nights. A range of support services for Young Carers and their families.

Support services for parents of children and young people anywhere on the autistic spectrum and monthly group meetings for grandparents as carers. Wheels 2 Work moped loan scheme for 16-24 year olds unable to access public transport to work, training or interviews.

Training Contents

Community First New Forestour mission

We are a not-for-profit umbrella organisation which supports andpromotes the sustainable development of the local voluntary and

community sector. By building relationships, fostering partnershipsand delivering quality services we aim to improve quality of life and

assist in the development of diverse, strong communities primarily inthe New Forest district. We work towards removing barriers to socialinclusion by working with communities and individuals who may be

socially disadvantaged, vulnerable and isolated.

Independent Caring Reliable InclusiveFlexible Creative Professional Evolving

Passionate Learning Confident PartnersEquality Ambitious Community Dedicated

Challenges

Archstone House, Pullman Way, Pullman Business ParkRingwood, Hampshire BH24 1HD

Registered charity no. 1068964 Registered company no. 3483827

ISO 9001Registered Firm

Certificate No. GB2003787

InternationalAccreditation Board

Registration No. 0044/1

Community First New ForestOur Vision

An excellent quality of life for everyone livingin the area served by CFNF.

Our MissionTo identify the needs of local people and meet those

needs through sustainable solutions; andTo support and promote the effective development

of the local voluntary and community sector.

Independent Caring Reliable InclusiveFlexible Creative Professional EvolvingPassionate Learning Confident Partners

Equality Ambitious Community DedicatedChallenges

Archstone House, Pullman Way, Pullman Business ParkRingwood, Hampshire BH24 1HD

Registered charity no. 1068964 Registered company no. 3483827

www.facebook.com/CommunityFirstNewForest.

@CFNF2

Training

Community First New Forestour mission

We are a not-for-profit umbrella organisation which supports andpromotes the sustainable development of the local voluntary and

community sector. By building relationships, fostering partnershipsand delivering quality services we aim to improve quality of life and

assist in the development of diverse, strong communities primarily inthe New Forest district. We work towards removing barriers to socialinclusion by working with communities and individuals who may be

socially disadvantaged, vulnerable and isolated.

Independent Caring Reliable InclusiveFlexible Creative Professional Evolving

Passionate Learning Confident PartnersEquality Ambitious Community Dedicated

Challenges

Archstone House, Pullman Way, Pullman Business ParkRingwood, Hampshire BH24 1HD

Registered charity no. 1068964 Registered company no. 3483827

ISO 9001Registered Firm

Certificate No. GB2003787

InternationalAccreditation Board

Registration No. 0044/1

Community First New Forestour mission

We are a not-for-profit umbrella organisation which supports andpromotes the sustainable development of the local voluntary and

community sector. By building relationships, fostering partnershipsand delivering quality services we aim to improve quality of life and

assist in the development of diverse, strong communities primarily inthe New Forest district. We work towards removing barriers to socialinclusion by working with communities and individuals who may be

socially disadvantaged, vulnerable and isolated.

Independent Caring Reliable InclusiveFlexible Creative Professional Evolving

Passionate Learning Confident PartnersEquality Ambitious Community Dedicated

Challenges

Archstone House, Pullman Way, Pullman Business ParkRingwood, Hampshire BH24 1HD

Registered charity no. 1068964 Registered company no. 3483827

ISO 9001Registered Firm

Certificate No. GB2003787

InternationalAccreditation Board

Registration No. 0044/1

Community First New ForestOur Vision

An excellent quality of life for everyone livingin the area served by CFNF.

Our MissionTo identify the needs of local people and meet those

needs through sustainable solutions; andTo support and promote the effective development

of the local voluntary and community sector.

Independent Caring Reliable InclusiveFlexible Creative Professional EvolvingPassionate Learning Confident Partners

Equality Ambitious Community DedicatedChallenges

Archstone House, Pullman Way, Pullman Business ParkRingwood, Hampshire BH24 1HD

Registered charity no. 1068964 Registered company no. 3483827

www.facebook.com/CommunityFirstNewForest.

@CFNF2

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