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Welcome to our Summer Newsletter, full as usual with lots of information about events and funding opportunities. As I write these words, I am sure that there are many organisations who face an uncertain future because of public funding restrictions. Sadly one of these casualties has been from our own CVS network, Chorley and South Ribble CVS. A transcript of their final edition Newsletter can be found on pages 12 and 13. COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE CENTRAL LANCASHIRE Preston Council for Voluntary Service announce that from 6

th July the

charity will have a change of name and will be known as Council for Voluntary Service Central Lancashire. The change has been brought about because sadly on 28

th June 2011 Chorley and South Ribble Council

for Voluntary Service closed its doors for the final time. As a consequence of this action amendments to the Preston Council for Voluntary Service constitution were drafted and agreed by members at our Annual General Meeting held in June. The Charity Commission have agreed to this name change and that the existing area of benefit is extended to include the districts of Chorley and South Ribble. Preston Council for Voluntary Service is well known, and its services well used, and we are now keen to make contact with voluntary and community groups across Chorley and South Ribble. At present the services we can offer in these districts will be limited as our current funding streams are pertinent to Preston but hopefully we will be able to attract resources to work across the whole of the patch. In the meantime we urge groups to make contact with us to enable the Council for Voluntary Service Central Lancashire to compile a database of information about what voluntary activity there is in Chorley and South Ribble and to position ourselves to provide appropriate support in the future. Our Trustees and Staff are available for contact at our Preston office located in the Guild Hall Arcade or by telephone, 01772 251108 or email, [email protected]. We are willing to come and meet with groups on request. OUTREACH OFFICE IN ST. GEORGE’S CENTRE From 20

th July, Council for Voluntary Service Central Lancashire are taking a unit, number 118 (former REPLAY

outlet), in the upper Friargate Mall of the Shopping Centre for a six week period up to 29th August.

Member groups and other agencies are invited to share use of the unit and we welcome enquiries with regard to exhibition space and other promotional activities. The Shopping Centre is open to the public Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9am to 5.30pm, Sunday 11am to 5pm and Wednesday 9am to 7pm. Further information from Lynn, Mark and Joan. NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK This year, National Volunteers’ Week saw Preston CVS make a very successful visit to the Quwwat-Ul-Islam Education Centre in Peel Hall Street, Deepdale. We handed out leaflets and flyers and encouraged people to sign up to volunteer. There was a lot of interest from parents and the children really enjoyed our colourful flyers! Our hosts at the centre were incredibly welcoming and overall the experience was enjoyable and informative. Preston CVS also set up in Goosnargh Village Hall for a day and whilst not as well attended, we were able to help

SUMMER 2011

WORKING WITH YOU ……… FOR YOU!

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CONTENTS Page/s CVS News 1 - 2 Local News 3 - 6 News 7 - 9, 14 - 15 Profiles 10 - 11, 16 Notice 12 - 13 Funding 17 - 22 CVS Training 23 Your CVS 24

ENCLOSURES

♦ CVS Central Lancashire - Training Programme 2011

♦ Communities ‘R’ Us - Funding Works DVD

♦ MAC UK

♦ Riversway Festival 2011

♦ Preston CVS Annual Report 2010/11k

♦ CVS Central Lancashire Membership Form 2011/2012

Units 23/27, Guild Hall Arcade, Lancaster Road, Preston PR1 1HR Tel: 01772 251108 Fax: 01772 251170 Email: [email protected]

several people who were interested in volunteering as well as signposting a few to other services provided by our members. The week was rounded off in spectacular fashion with Preston CVS’s annual Celebrating Volunteers event. Over 120 people attended and the Mayor of Preston Cllr, Bobby Cartwright presented special certificates of recognition to over 40 different community groups from Preston. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL CVS members will find a membership renewal form with the newsletter, when renewing your membership please take the opportunity to update your organisation’s retails on the form. Membership of CVS gives your organisation voting rights at our AGM and also means that your organisation can access our member services, Payroll Service and CRB Disclosure Referral Service. DIRECTORY OF VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY GROUPS WORKING IN PRESTON, CHORLEY AND SOUTH RIBBLE

We are currently updating the database of the Directory of Voluntary and Community Groups working in Preston. For the next edition, which we intend to publish later this year, we wish to include detail of groups working in Chorley and South Ribble. In order that we can undertake this piece of work and it be as up to date as possible if you are a Preston based group please check if your entry details in the 2009 edition have changed. If so please complete the amendment form to be found at the back of the 2009 directory and return it to us so we can make the necessary changes to the database. If you are a group working in Chorley and South Ribble please contact us and we will forward an information entry form to you for completion. Finally if you know of a group that is not in the Directory and you think they should be let us know so we can contact them. CVS TRAINING PROGRAMME Our Training Programme for 2011 includes a Child Protection Course in September and Minute Taking Skills Course in November. Details of these and other courses are on page 23. VOLUNTEER SERVICE Does your group need volunteers? Contact the Volunteer Service on 01772 251108. Ask for Mark, Jan, James or Joan Speirs. We can also help you find a volunteering opportunity if you have some spare time. Alternatively, you can search on-line at www.do-it.org. OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE WITHIN THE CVS CENTRE We are now looking for groups to rent desk space or occupy a small office: For further details, please contact CVS Chief Officer, Joan Burrows, on 01772 251108 RESOURCES A quick reminder that CVS has a variety of resources available.

• Photocopying

• Typing service

• Meeting room

• Access to the FunderFinder computer program

• Library which has books covering topics from fundraising to project planning.

• Equipment available for loan, including a mobile ramp, flip charts, overhead projector, collecting tins, tombola barrel and loop system.

Finally, articles for this Newsletter are welcomed, please note the next copy deadline is 30

th September 2011.

Joan Burrows Chief Officer

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PRESTON NIGHTSTOP

DO YOU HAVE A SPARE ROOM AND WANT TO EARN EXTRA CASH?

ENJOY SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 16-25? IF SO, WE NEED YOU!!!

PRESTON NIGHTSTOP….

Needs volunteer hosts who can offer emergency accommodation to vulnerable young people

on a night by night basis. If you can provide?

* A bed

* Evening meal & breakfast

* Bathing and Laundry facilities

and a safe environment.

We want to hear from you

The scheme provides training, support and an on-call service for your peace of mind.

INTERESTED? TELEPHONE : 01772 788775 or email

[email protected]

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AGE CONCERN CENTRAL LANCASHIRE RESPECT FOR ALL PROJECT

Do you have any memories of past Preston Guilds? 1922? 1952? 1972? 1992?

Do you have pictures we could scan? Then our Intergenerational project officer, Ian McCondichie, would like to hear from you.

Our project, “Once Every Preston”, is aimed at gathering the memories and life experiences of the older members of Central Lancashire who have witnessed previous Preston Guild celebrations.

The first phase will be to visit individuals or groups in the local community for oral history interviews. Some of these interviews will be conducted by the younger generation. This will be followed by recording and transcribing and the gathering of photographic evidence. It is hoped that the project will be showcased with an exhibition during the Guild year.

Would your group be interested? Have you any residents who would have memories? Would you like Ian to come along to a coffee morning?

If you could help in any way then please contact Ian McCondichie, “Respect for All” Project Officer, on 01772 321868, mobile 07790717851 or email [email protected]

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www.theyeatculture.org Do you have any meetings scheduled? Would your members be interested in being involved in free art and literature events over the coming year for Preston Guild 2012? They Eat Culture are organising two events and looking for participants from all walks of Preston life. Please get in touch if you would like us to give a presentation to your members at your next meeting. Phone or email Nathalie Boobis on: 01772 499 207 / [email protected]

PRESTON MUSLIM FORUM Preston Muslim Forum presents “Unveiling Islam - beyond prejudice, myth and stereotype”. This is a great

opportunity to discuss Islam in a safe space and to ask the questions you have always wanted to. Each

workshop will begin with refreshments & food, followed by an interactive workshop combining presentation

with discussion & dialogue.

Workshop 1: Islam in Britain

Venue: Christ Church, Victoria Rd, Fulwood, Preston

Date: was held on Thursday 7th

July 2011

Islam in Britain is a fascinating history, exploring Islam in Victorian Britain, individuals such as Abdullah

Quilliam & Zaynab Cobold. This workshop will explore the history of Islam and Muslims in Britain and

finish with the modern age.

Workshop 2: Jesus in Islam

Venue: Emmanuel Church, Brook St, Fulwood, Preston

Date: Wednesday 20th

July 2011

Start time: 7pm

Jesus is central to both Christian and Muslim belief, however differences and similarities exist. This

workshop will be a n opportunity to discuss how Jesus is viewed, the major differences and the significant

common ground.

Workshop 3: Building Bridges: Our Shared Heritage

Venue: Harris Library, Preston

Date: Monday 25th

July 2011

Start time: 5pm

The modern age sees faiths at conflict with each other. This workshop will explore the shared religious

heritage between different faiths and the common ground that exists.

ALL WELCOME - FREE ENTRY. Places are limited, registration is required for catering. Register by

calling 01772889000 or email [email protected]

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MEETING ROOM FOR HIRE Preston Muslim Forum based at 185 Deepdale Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6LJ, has a community centre for hire. It can be used for training, community events and other functions. It is locally based in the heart of the Deepdale community. It is ideal and fit for purpose. There are two separate areas available. One double room and one large hall. Cost for hire is £20 per hour and anyone with further enquiries please call Shazana Hussain, Advice Information Officer at PMF 889000 or email: [email protected]

ASHTON METHODIST CHURCH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE WELLINGTON ROAD PRESTON

To all voluntary, community and not for profit organisations The first floor of our modern premises has recently been redeveloped and refurbished. This facility provides much needed space and a suite of rooms suitable for training, meetings and activities for community use. The main room is fitted with a projector and loop system. To hire any of our rooms please telephone 01772 492755 Community activities Please see our www.ashtonmethodist.org.uk for a full list of regular activities

• Luncheon Club • Chair Exercise • Yoga • Pilates • Tai Chi

On Wednesday afternoon there is a drop in session including Craft and Chat. In partnership with Sure Start we run a very successful and friendly Baby and Toddler Group. Website ashtonmethodist.org.uk Telephone 01772 725264

FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION The national sexual health charity FPA (Family Planning Association) have previously supported the delivery of a course for parents and carers in the Preston area and across England called Speakeasy which helps parents talk with their children about sex and relationships. We are currently interested in working in partnership with any local voluntary services in Preston to support broader initiatives encouraging positive messages around sex and relationships education, building resilience, life skills, early intervention.

• The work could take the form of a partnership bid for funding

• Working in an advisory capacity alongside a social enterprise

• Delivering training designed to strengthen local initiatives The scope of potential working is broad

• From looked after children and children excluded from school - to older peoples services

• From homelessness or alcohol support projects - to personal wellbeing

• From learning disabilities - to parent and family work in general If any of your members would be interested in discussing further - please contact me direct. David Kesterton, Parenting and Community Project Manager, [email protected]

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Got passport… got tickets… got a new European Health Insurance Card? With millions of European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) due to run out in the next few hours, now is the time to make sure you are covered before you go on holiday. The EHIC gives the holder rights to treatments that becomes medically necessary during a holiday to countries in the European Economic Area and Switzerland. Maggi Morris, NHS Central Lancashire director of public health, said: “No one wants to become ill while on holiday but unfortunately it does happen. “Having an EHIC is invaluable because while it doesn’t mean you always get free treatment, it does mean you will get the same level of treatment that a citizen of the country you are visiting would get. In many cases this is free or at a reduced rate, which could save thousands should you become ill. “The EHIC replaced the E111 form a few years ago and many people think that you only have to apply once. In fact, the new card only lasts five years and it is thought that around six million of those held by UK residents are due to expire in June 2011. “The card is completely free if you apply through the official website (www.ehic.org.uk) or by getting an application form from the Post Office or by calling 0845 606 2030.” Holidaymakers are also warned to watch out for websites that demand a fee for the EHIC. There is no need to pay if you go via the official website. It is important that wherever you are travelling in the world you also take out comprehensive travel insurance. The EHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance. It will not cover any private medical healthcare or the cost of things such as mountain rescue in ski resorts, repatriation to the UK or lost or stolen property. Maggi said: “Healthcare is free at the point of delivery in the UK, but you shouldn’t assume it’s the same abroad. You will often have to pay part, if not all, of your medical bills. If it’s serious, the costs could easily be very high. “Having travel insurance and the EHIC can avoid large medical bills, delays in treatment and undue stress in the event of a medical emergency.”


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Criminal Records Bureau On February 11 2011 the Coalition Government published the findings of its Review into the Vetting and Barring Scheme. You can read the report at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime/vetting-barring-scheme/ Key recommendations from the VBS Review include:

• the merging of the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) to form a streamlined new body providing a proportionate barring and criminal records checking service;

• a large reduction of the number of positions requiring checks to just those working most closely and regularly with children and vulnerable adults;

• portability of criminal records checks between jobs to cut down on needless bureaucracy;

• an end to a requirement for those working or volunteering with vulnerable groups to register with the VBS; and

• stopping employers who knowingly request criminal records checks on individuals who are not entitled to them.

The Independent Safegaurding Authorrity is currently awaiting further details and will be working with the Home Office, the Department for Education, the Department of Health and the CRB to help implement the new arrangements. The Coalition Government has confirmed that until all the appropriate legislation has been introduced and the new arrangements are established, the existing responsibilities of employers and the ISA will remain. These include:

• A person who is barred from working with children or vulnerable adults will be breaking the law if they work or volunteer, or try to work or volunteer with those groups.

• An organisation which knowingly employs someone who is barred to work with those groups will also be breaking the law.

• If your organisation works with children or vulnerable adults and you dismiss or remove a member of staff or a volunteer because they have harmed a child or vulnerable adult, or you would have done so if they had not left, you must tell the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

Stay Informed In order to provide a central source of Government information, and to provide further cost savings, there is now a requirement to reduce the number of websites across Government. As a result, all content that is currently contained on the CRB website will be moving to three different Government portal sites. From 31 March 2011, CRB information will be located at:

• www.direct.gov.uk – will provide CRB applicants with information on how and when to apply for a CRB check.

• www.businesslink.gov.uk – will provide information and services for Registered Bodies and other organisations using the CRB service.

• www.homeoffice.gov.uk – will provide corporate information for particular interest groups and partners.


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CVS CENTRAL LANCASHIRE PAYROLL SERVICE

Council for Voluntary Service Central Lancashire (CVSCL) provides Voluntary and Community groups with a professional payroll service that, in addition to processing salaries, is committed to the development of good practice in employment.

Payroll is a complex area and many organisations find it easier to use a payroll service. The software that CVS uses is updated on a regular basis in line with legislation and budget changes. Joan Burrows, Chief Officer said: “Our payroll service can provide a very cost effective, accurate and efficient solution for any groups who do not have trained staff to provide this for themselves”.

The CVS Payroll Service is a fully computerised payroll service and this is what it can provide for your organisation:

• Calculate the PAYE for your employees

• Produce payslips detailing all payments and deductions

• Produce schedules for your files

• Produce remittance figures for HMRC

• Produce completed computerised P14 and P60 for each employee at the end of the year

• Complete the P35 Annual Return online to HMRC on your behalf

• Give advice and assistance on any issues relating to paying employees and help you to understand the process involved in becoming registered with HMRC.

The only responsibility you would have is to service the payments to your employees (recharged by CVS on a monthly basis) and remittance payments to HMRC.

There is no set up fee, no fees for starters or leavers and no year end fees making our service exceptionally good value for voluntary and community groups in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble.

If you would like to find out what they Payroll Service can offer your organisation, contact Joan at CVS on 01772 251108

CVS FUNDING SURVEY

In March we asked our member organisations to assess how the current funding climate has affected them or is likely to in the foreseeable future.

We received 13 completed questionnaires in response. 62% said their funding was either less secure than at present or very insecure for 2011/12. The figure was 69% for 2012/13. 62% had been made aware of funding cuts. Of those that had been made aware of funding cuts 75% said a service would stop altogether or would continue at a reduced level.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITH DATA

A new website that helps people make best use of the data becoming available as part of the Government’s transparency agenda has been launched. Funded by the Department for

Communities and Local Government (CLG), The Making a Difference with Data website aims to help people use information to influence how public services are delivered in local government,

health and social care, housing, roads and transport, policing and criminal justice, and education.

http://madwdata.org

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THE QUEEN HONOURS OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER GROUPS IN THE NORTH WEST WITH PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

Twelve outstanding volunteering groups from across the North West are today honoured as among 130 recipients of The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for groups of volunteers who work in their local community for the benefit of others. Among these winning groups from the North West region for 2011 are a drug and alcohol support scheme in Carlisle, a centre in Skelmersdale offering sensory services for those with disabilities and learning difficulties, and a Cheshire branch of St John Ambulance giving specialist support to young carers*. This prestigious UK National Honour recognises the outstanding contribution made by volunteers to their local communities. It sets the national benchmark for excellence in volunteering, with the work of those awarded being judged to be of the highest standard. Those receiving the Award in the Award in the North West were selected from 413 groups nominated by members of the public who have been helped personally or witnessed the benefits of a group’s work in their community. They will receive a certificate signed by The Queen and an exclusive commemorative crystal, presented by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenants in the counties at special ceremonies arranged by the Lieutenancy offices. Groups have also received an invitation for representatives to attend a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in the summer. The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Award Committee Chair, former broadcast journalist Martyn Lewis CBE said, “Volunteer groups make such an important contribution to their communities, often without praise for the incredible job they do. In these difficult times their efforts are even more valuable. It’s a pleasure to celebrate the achievements of The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service winners in the North West and give official recognition for the benefits they bring to others’ lives.” More than 980 groups, including 99 in the North West, have now received this annual Award since it was created by Her Majesty to mark the occasion of her Golden Jubilee in 2002. For details of all this year’s Award winners and information on how to nominate a group, visit www.direct.gov.uk/qavs, where a nomination form can be downloaded. In 2012, The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service will be celebrating its 10th anniversary. Further announcements on activities to mark the anniversary of the Award will be made in the autumn. The winners of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2011 from the North West are:

• CADAS Volunteers, who deliver support to people of all ages and backgrounds affected by drug and alcohol addiction in Carlisle

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THE QUEEN HONOURS OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER GROUPS IN THE NORTH WEST WITH PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

(CONTINUED) • Colne Open Door Centre Ltd, which offers support and advice to the marginalised and

vulnerable members of the community

• Eden Valley Hospice Volunteers, who contribute to the provision of palliative care services for patients and support to carers in Carlisle

• Icebreakers Manchester, which promotes the well-being of gay and bisexual men, since 1986, by providing a safe meeting environment in which to develop mutually supportive friendships

• St Anne’s Hospice Volunteers, who provide support for patients with cancer and other life threatening illnesses and their carers in Stockport

• St John Ambulance Cheshire Young Carers, which gives specialist support to young carers through a holistic approach to their health and well-being

• Thomas Street Bowling Club, which works with community groups in Nelson to highlight the health benefits of active participating in bowling

• Tindall St Allotment Group, who engage marginalised people in Salford in a workforce to maintain a community garden and orchard

• Twinkle House in Skelmersdale, which provides sensory support services to children, young people and adults with disabilities, learning difficulties and additional needs in West Lancashire

• West Lancashire Carers Sitting-In Service, which gives respite to family carers and emotional and practical support to elderly, disabled and isolated people in Skelmersdale

• West Lancashire Disability Helpline in Skelmersdale, which offers advice, information and support to disabled people and their carers to enable them to live the lives that they choose

• Wythenshawe Wheelers, who provide an all-ability, fully accessible cycling family with a wide range of adapted cycles in Manchester

About the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service In 2002, in celebration of Her Majesty’s Golden Jubilee, the Queen’s Jubilee Award for Voluntary Service by Groups in the Community was established. Its purpose is to recognise groups of individuals who are giving their time freely for the benefit of others. It is the highest honour that can be bestowed upon groups of this kind and is equivalent in status to the MBE. As such, the Queen’s Award not only serves to provide recognition of volunteer groups, but also demonstrates the high respect in which volunteering is held. The Award is overseen by the Office for Civil Society (OCS). As part of the Cabinet Office, OCS works across government departments to provide support to voluntary and community organisations and is responsible for delivery of the Big Society programme. Groups must be nominated for the Award - self nomination is not permitted. A group (two or more people) can be nominated if it is based in the UK, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. The group has to have been volunteering for the benefit of people in the UK or overseas for at least three years and more than half its members must be volunteers who have the right of residence in the UK. Groups solely concerned with fundraising for charitable purposes are not eligible. Further details on entrance criteria and the nomination process are available from www.direct.gov.uk/qavs.

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RAINBOW Rainbow is a new support group for parents/carers of children with Autism/Aspergers Syndrome from age 0 to 12 years and is run by parents of children with Autism who adopt a ‘we are all in the same boat’ philosophy. Parents can relax and share their experiences and knowledge whilst the children play in a friendly non-judgement environment. If the meetings are successful we intend to organise parties/day trips out and provide an information point for signposting and an autism related lending library and well as autism awareness training. The venue for meetings is Mini Magee’s located at 60-62 Lodge Street, Preston PR1 8XE (off Wellfield Road). The next meeting will be on Wednesday 3rd August commencing at 6.00pm until 7.30pm. Meetings are to be held on the first Wednesday of each month. Mini Magee’s is booked exclusively for our use at a heavily discounted rate of £1.00 per child. PLEASE COME ALONG WITH YOUR FAMILY Further information, contact details, email address etc will be given out at the meetings. Angela Kennedy Rainbow Officer

UK ONLINE Who Intact is a youth and community centre based in Ingol, we have a lovely computer suite with 10 computers

and a team of staff and volunteers to support new learners. Intact recognise that not everyone can make

it to the centre and therefore we want to reach more people in the community where there is a need.

Why There are 9 million people in the UK who have not accessed a computer. This might not seem so alarming

at first, but when you realise that 90% of employers advertise on line, not only that but you can search for

volunteering roles on line, you can do a CV online and type and print a cover letter if you’re applying for a

job and send emails and look at company web sites – the CVS has a web site and Intact will be relaunching

our website again soon too. [www.intact-preston.org.uk]

You can save over £560 per year by shopping on line, save lots of time, save on your phone bill by seeking

information on line, gain more skills by studying on line, or continuing to get qualifications in computing.

People who have learnt with us have learned to keeping in-touch with family and friends, found family

members they haven’t seen for years, seen grandchildren who live in New Zealand. They have accessed

government web sites, paid bills, booked theatre tickets, watched missed T.V. programmes, listen to the

radio and followed their interests on line. Why not sign up to a free course, no hidden charges, it’s

completely free, starting from the beginning, no jargon, no pressure, we promise you won’t break it, and

you might find that you like it, and you could be teaching other people to get on line too.

When We will be at the CVS from August 2nd 10am until 12pm – please contact CVS to book or come to Intact

and learn Mon to Fri from 9.30am to 12.30pm

Kind regards

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DON’T FORGET – BOOK A FUNDERFINDER SESSION TO LOOK FOR MUCH NEEDED FUNDS FOR YOUR GROUP CONTACT CVS CENTRAL

LANCASHIRE ON 01772 251108

DOWAGER COUNTESS ELEANOR PEEL TRUST

The Dowager Countess Eleanor Peel Trust funds: Medical charities - research and care specifically aimed at benefiting older people, to include Alzheimers, Macular Disease, Prostate Cancer, Parkinson’s Disease Charities in connection with old people - Old Age, Homes, Carers Charities for people fallen upon hard times - Disabled, Hospital, Hospices, Ex services, Natural or Man-made disasters< Mental Health (including drug and alcohol addiction), Homelessness. A Grant Application Form in spreadsheet format can be downloaded from the website. Complete it in Excel before printing it out and enclosing it with any other information that you may feel is relevant. You may then either post it to: Mr A J Twitchett, The Dowager Countess Eleanor Peel Trust, Sceptre Court, 40 Tower Hill, London EC3N 4DX or email to the secretary at Email: [email protected]. Check out the website for amount you can apply for and guidelines: http://www.peeltrust.com

HEDLEY FOUNDATION

The main objective of the Trustees’ grant-making is to assist and encourage development and change. It follows that most grants will be of capital or one-off nature, but the Trustees sometimes agree to help fund the introduction of new and innovative projects with a series of up to 3 annual grants. Few grants exceed £5,000.00 and most of them go to charities where they can make an impact. We do not support large or national appeals. Applications for grants should be made on the application form available on the website. The application form should be downloaded, completed in typescript, printed off and sent by post to: Mr Pauline Barker, The Hedley Foundation, 1-3 College Hill, London EC4R 2RA and should be accompanied by your e-mail address or a self-addressed envelope.

COMMUNITY FOOD DISCOUNT CARD

The Co-operative offers local groups that need to buy groceries a Community Food discount Card, which gives 10% off most purchases available at the Co-operative Food Stores that are part of The Co-operative Group. A short application form needs to be completed and returned along with a constitution, audited accounts and a few other items. Application packs should be available from stores, by calling 0800 0686 727 or emailing [email protected]

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CVS have now been going for ages It was CVS’s 70th year in 2004 Having success through many different stages Helping many people out than ever before It was first established in January 1934 Finding many voluntary things for all to do To help people stay occupied once more Hard-work-wise and socially too It helped many Charities and Social Organisations out We give thanks to CVS today And that’s without a doubt Who have helped many career-wise on their way Assisted many people to find something else interesting to do And hope it continues to go on for quite a while Whilst becoming unemployed were quite a few Bringing to Charities and Volunteers a very big smile Mrs. A. Pimblett 1940 to 1962 was Chairman of CVS By Paul Wilkins, Volunteer Making everything go quite fine or so I guess 07/06/2011 She was succeeded by Mrs. L. Wood who gained an OBE Then quite sadly died in 1973

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DON’T FORGET – BOOK A FUNDERFINDER SESSION TO LOOK FOR MUCH NEEDED FUNDS FOR YOUR GROUP. CONTACT CVS CENTRAL LANCASHIRE ON 01772 251108

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COAL INDUSTRY SOCIAL WELFARE ORGANISATION The Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation (CISWO) used to be part of the nationalised coal industry but became an independent charity on privatisation. It provides help and support to ex miners, their widows, and adult dependants. From our national head quarters and 6 regional offices we cover England, Wales and Scotland using locally based social work staff to visit those suffering hardship. We act as the contact point for the Coal Industry Benevolent Trust and local charitable trusts specifically for those who worked in the coal industry. To make life easier for people we usually arrange a home visit, after contact by our office. If you worked in the mining industry or are a widow of a miner and need help or if you know someone who worked in the industry (or their widow) who needs help, please contact us. We have a worker based in the Lancashire area and will be happy to arrange a home visit. Telephone us on: 01782 744996 Write to us at: CISWO, 142 Queens Road Penkhull, Stoke on Trent ST4 7LH E mail us at: [email protected]

GIVING WORLD ONLINE A national awareness campaign is being launched by the online charity Giving World Online over

the next few weeks which will benefit charities and community groups around the UK.

Giving World Online is a charity set up to offer a simple solution for companies with surplus goods to dispose of. They register with Giving World Online and publicise their goods onto charities and community groups who can access the items free of charge to support the people they work with.

Now is the time for charities and community groups to register to be able to access those goods.

As goods become available on the Giving World Online website, only those charities and community groups already registered will have immediate access.

A television advert is due to be broadcast on Discovery Networks in April, targeted at engaging more businesses to support the work of UK charities and community groups helping people in

need by donating unwanted goods and equipment through the website.

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ESMÉE FAIRBAIRN COLLECTIONS FUND Museums, galleries and heritage organisations can apply for grants of between £20,000 and £100,000 through the Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund. The Fund focuses on time-limited collections work outside the scope of an organisation’s core resources. It seeks to support projects at an early stage of development where it may by difficult to guarantee tangible outcomes. Eligible projects include; research into collections, conservation, collections review and initiatives to develop the use of collections. The deadline for 2011 is the 31st October. See website: http://www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk/funding/collections-fund.html

GRANTS FOR LOCAL VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY GROUPS Council for Voluntary Service Central Lancashire is happy to announce the launch of two new grant programmes for voluntary and community groups in Preston. The Guild Acorn Small Grants programme is designed to support groups participating in Guild 2012. Phil Walsh, Head of Guild Community Programme, said “Many voluntary and community sector organisations have begun planning for Preston Guild sometimes in collaboration with similar organisations, by registering for processions or developing their own participation project. The Guild Acorn grants provide useful pump priming grants to develop ideas and help take initial planning one step further. We hope that this will lead to 2012 being a vibrant year of participation as part of the People’s Guild programme”. The Health Inequalities in Preston Scheme provides up to £1,500 for groups to tackle some of the priority health inequality issues that Preston faces such as cancer, smoking and healthy weight. Gulab Singh, Assistant Director Healthy Community / Healthy City Co-ordinator, said “The PCT recognises the importance of helping local groups tackle important health issues which impact on their health and wellbeing. The scheme aims to encourage local community groups / organisations to engage with health improvement activity and promote access to service.” Joan Burrows, Chief Officer of CVS Central Lancashire said “We always welcome opportunities to work in partnership with other agencies to help support voluntary groups provide bigger and better services to the people of Preston. These grants are a very welcome addition to the many services we already provide.” The closing date for applications for both schemes is Monday 18 July. Details of these and other grants available can be found on www.prestoncvs.org/grants or by contacting CVS Central Lancashire.

BT COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS REOPENS FOR APPLICATIONS The BT Community Connections scheme has opened for a second 2011 round. The awards scheme is intended to provide voluntary groups and charitable organisations working to benefit the community in the UK with IT equipment and Internet access. Successful applicants to the programme will receive a laptop and a year’s free broadband Internet connection. In particular, the scheme is keen to target areas of deprivation which normally receive little or no funding and would otherwise have no IT provision. The award will be 12 months’ free connection to BT Business Total Broadband Advance, which include features described in the standard products and services terms. The deadline is 15 September 2011 and winners will be notified by 12 November 2011. For more details: http://www.btplc.com/Responsiblebusiness/Supportingourcommunities/Digitalinclusion/BTCommunityConnecti


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Funding…

CLORE DUFFIELD FOUNDATION The Foundation has two distinct grant-making strands: the Main Grants Programme and a Small

Grant Programme. Their SGP is currently under review. They also fund Sparks: The Clore Jewish Development Fund, which is administered by the JCC. The Main Grants Programme does not fund individuals, but it can match lottery funding, support capital redevelopments and learning

space initiatives, and provide project, programme and revenue funding. Application procedures are straightforward, and the Foundation continues to maintain a balance between supporting large-scale projects, with far-reaching effects, and small-scale community

endeavours. Grants range from below £5,000 to in excess of £1m. All grants are awarded at the Trustees meeting, held twice a year. As there is no fixed

schedule for these meetings, applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. The Foundation welcomes submissions to the Main Grants Programme for projects from the following sectors:-

� Museums, galleries and heritage sites (particularly for learning spaces) � The arts � Education � Health, social care and disability � Jewish charities with interests in any of the above areas

There is no deadline for the Main Grants Programme and applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please make sure you read all the information and follow the guidelines on website below carefully. They are a small team, and try to keep things simple; they have made the application process as straightforward as they can and all the information you need should be on this site.

The Clore Duffield Foundation, Studio 3, Chelsea manor Studios, Flood Street, London SW3 5SR

Tel: 0207 351 6061 Fax: 0207 351 5308 Email:[email protected]

Website: www.cloreduffield.org.uk/page.php?id=35

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GRANTS FOR SCOUTING GROUPS There are a number of grant schemes available to scouting groups.

For further advice on HQ Funds and Grants, please contact the Development Grants Board Grants Team at Gilwell Park

Tel: 020 8433 7100 Email: [email protected]

For advice on grants for International camps or Activity training, please contact the appropriate team:

Tel: 020 8433 7100 International Team email:

[email protected] Activities Team email:

[email protected] For information and advice on external grant sources or other general fundraising advice, please

contact the HQ Fundraising Team: Tel: 020 8433 7100

Email: [email protected] Website: tinyurl.com/25achsn (URL shortened using TinyURL)

Funding…

BIG – REACHING COMMUNITIES The budget for Reaching Communities this year has been increased to £125m. The rule preventing organisations from re-applying to Reaching Communities within twelve months of being rejected at Committee stage has now been removed. The current success rate for applicants at Outline Proposal stage is around 25% and the success rate at full application stage is 39%. The budget for Reaching Communities will be at least £100 million each year until 2013. This will fund projects that help people and communities who are most in need, and can really make a difference. BIG want to fund projects that respond to needs identified by communities, and those funding projects that help those most in need, including those people or groups who are hard to reach. They want to encourage the following changes to communities as a result of their funding: * offering better opportunities in life, better access to training and development to improve life

skills * strengthen communities, more active citizens, working together to tackle their problems * improved rural and urban environments, which communities are better able to access and

enjoy. You can apply to Reaching Communities if you are: * a registered charity * a voluntary or community group * a statutory body, (including schools) * a charitable or not-for-profit company * a social enterprise - a business that is chiefly run for social objectives, whose profits are

reinvested in the business rather than going to shareholders and owners. Reaching Communities has proved to be a popular and highly competitive programme. Sadly, they

have had to turn down some very good projects. Please note the high levels of interest and consider whether your project would be better suited to another Big Brother Lottery Fund

programme. For further information and advice contact:-

BIG national helpline on: 0845 410 20 30 or Lottery Funding Helpline on: 0845 275 00 00 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_reaching_communities?fromsearch=-uk

Small Sparks is a small amount of funding which can be used to kick start, inject life or enhance community based services or activity which can show a clear positive difference to adults within their community. It is a local fund offered by Help Direct and funded by Lancashire County Council. How much money is available from Small Sparks? You can apply for between £50 to £500 for local people and communities. What can you apply to Small Sparks for? Small Sparks must be used to kick start, inject life or enhance community based services or activity which can show a clear positive difference to adults 18 plus and their community. To apply for Small Sparks you must show that your activity:

* benefits adults over the age of 18 within your district * meets local needs * makes a positive difference to local people

What it won’t fund: * equipment for an individual’s personal needs * ongoing utility bills * activities/services that are aimed at people under the age of 18

Items that have already been purchased or ordered If you would like more information or get an application please contact Ian Ferguson on 01772 251108 or email on [email protected]


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COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

TRAINING PROGRAMME 2011

CHILD PROTECTION Thursday 15th September 2011 10:00am to 4:00pm

Aim of the day is to look at � Personal and professional responsibility � Historical perspective � What is child abuse? � The Social Service response � What should I do if I suspect a child is being abused?

Facilitated by: Paul Sanford

DISABILITY AWARENESS Wednesday 12th October 2011 9:30am to 12:15pm

Aim of the day � Looking at the different barriers facing people with disabilities � Learning a little sign language � Some common sight problems and how it affects their vision � Issues around mobility � General words and phrases which are acceptable/unacceptable to use

Facilitated by: Rosemary Baker

DISABILITY HATE CRIME Wednesday 12th October 2011 12:45pm to 3:30pm

The aims for this session include Disability hate crime and the effects it has on people. Also which services are available and who to contact if people need help to deal with their issues. Also identifying any personal actions which can be undertaken to reduce the risk.

Facilitated by: Rosemary Baker

MINUTE TAKING SKILLS Wednesday 16th November 2011 10:00am to 4:00pm

This popular one-day course covers the basics of minute-taking and is suitable for beginners as well as those with experience who want to sharpen their skills. It covers note-taking skills, how to record the main points, as well as providing practical tips for ensuring your minutes are accurate, concise and easy to use. The course will improve participants’ confidence, enabling them to minute formal and

informal meetings effectively.

Facilitated by: Lee Comer

MANAGING VOLUNTEERS Thursday 8th December 2011 10:00am to 1:00pm

This training session is intended to enable volunteer managers to get the most out of their existing and new volunteers. It starts off with an examination of recruitment processes, overcoming any barriers there may be to volunteers fitting in or progression. Training is another important issue for many

volunteers as is developing skills and confidence. Professional supervision, particularly in certain types of volunteering is another major issue to consider and reflect on. The session will look to provide new and alternative methods that volunteer managers can adapt to their own use as well as sharing good

practice.

Facilitated by: Paul Sanford

To reserve a place on any of the courses please contact Joan or Lynn on 01772 251108.

A charge of £30.00 per person per course

CVS Training… PROVIDE TRAINING? LET US KNOW…

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The CVS Central Lancashire is an independent local agency whose aim is to promote effective community service and activity. It helps to bring together voluntary, charitable and community groups and provides a link between the voluntary and statutory sectors. The CVS Central Lancashire consists of representatives of member organisations, both voluntary and statutory. It elects an Executive Committee from the membership to implement its policies.

What can we do for you…?

4� We support your local voluntary groups

4� We help you work together

4� We have the resources you need – books, display material, meeting rooms (with wheelchair access), typing/photocopying and more

4� We provide the advice and help you need – constitutions, committees, Charity law, recruitment, employment, funding, fundraising, equal opportunities and much more

4� We run the training courses you need – Charity law, accounting and contracting are only a few

4� We produce a regular newsletter to keep you informed

4� We help your groups start up and develop

4� We represent you in forums and meetings on issues of mutual concern

4� We produce a directory of local voluntary groups

Your CVS News Through the ‘CVS News’ you can let the Voluntary and Community sector throughout Preston know what your organisation is doing. You can have your group ‘Profiled’, advertise your training and job vacancies and appeal for volunteers. You’ll find all the latest funding news in the ‘Funding…’ section and you can keep up with all the Local and National developments. But we want more for you. We want you to contribute. We want you to share your experiences, your knowledge and your skills with your fellow voluntary sector workers Check out the range of features in this issue and if you feel you can share similar information then please contact us as soon as possible. To contribute to ‘CVS News’ please:

4� If possible send all submissions by email to [email protected] 1. Please send a hard (paper) copy of your submission with your work in case the email fails.

4� Profiles should be no more than 250 words, Features no more than 800.

4� Ensure all names are spelt correctly and the contact details are up to date.

4� The editor’s decision will be final. We regret we cannot return items.

The views expressed in this newsletter should not be taken as those of the CVS Central Lancashire or the NAVCA. Every care is taken to provide accurate information but the CVS Central Lancashire and its members can not be held responsible for any error, omission or general foul-up. Spelling errors are regrettable but they happen

Copy deadline for next issues:

Autumn - 30/09/11 Winter - 16/12/11

INFORMATION SHARING

As part of Council for Voluntary Service Central Lancashire’s commitment to supporting

information sharing across Preston’s Voluntary, Public and Private Sector’s we invite YOUto provide copy for future editions of CVS News.

WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU & HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR ‘CVS NEWS…’

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