E-Bulletin - August 2009

August 09 E-Bulletin contents page

National third sector information

and resources

Consultations

Consultation on the Right to Control
The Office for Disability Issues has launched a consultation to ask disabled people how to make choice and control a reality in their lives.
Closing date: 30 September.
 http://bit.ly/righttocontrol  or www.odi.gov.uk

Government proposals on a social investment bank
The Office of the Third Sector has just published a consultation on proposals for the design and functions of a potential Social Investment Wholesale Bank. The results will feed into the development of substantive proposals for such a bank which could help enable third sector organisations to access the finance they need to grow and become more sustainable. www.charityfinance.co.uk/home/content.php?id=3029
Closing date: 7 October.

Researching councils duty to involve
From April 2009 local authorities have had a duty to inform, consult and involve local citizens. Urban Forum is carrying out research to find out how they are meeting the requirements, and how they may be including community groups. Online questionnaire
www.urbanforum.org.uk/duty-to-involve/duty-to-involve-research
Closing date: 7 August.

Equality Bill: Making it work
The Government Equalities Office is consulting on proposals for a legal ban on age discrimination. www.equalities.gov.uk/whats_new.aspx
Closing date: 30 September.

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Launch of PROMiSE NW

Voluntary Sector North West (VSNW) has launched a new network for third and independent Sector Providers of Mental Health Services: PROMiSE NW.

It will be co-ordinated by VSNW as part of NHS North West’s Mental Health Improvement Programme (MHIP) www.vsnw.org.uk/noticeboard/?id=181

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Finding and recognising young achievers

The Young Achievers award scheme to recognise young volunteers (16 to 25) in community, arts, environment and sport is open for nominations. www.youngachievers.co.uk
Closing date: 27 September.

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Britain's Kindest Kid 2009

Five News and Charities Aid Foundation are in search of Britain's Kindest Kid 2009. The competition rewards charitable work by children aged 16 and under. They are looking for children who have done amazing things to support charities, help others and make the world a better place.  www.cafonline.org/bkk
Closing date: 17 August.

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The Combine Harvester

The latest issue of The Combine Harvester is out now and the PDF version can be downloaded from www.gmcvo.org.uk/?q=node/1503  

The quarterly email newsletter of Combine (Greater Manchester Community Buildings Network) is full of information and resources for anyone involved in community places and spaces. This month includes the latest funding news and a plethora of useful websites and practical tips.

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Bringing empty properties back to life

A new website has been launched by a project that aims to help community groups bring empty housing back into use, at: http://self-help-housing.org

It has information on how to get organised, how to get hold of and borrow empty properties from their owners, funding, repairs and how to turn renovating properties into a training opportunity.

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Code of engaging with offenders

A Code of Practice 'Engaging the perspectives of offenders and former offenders' has been produced by a coalition of organisations including Clinks, Revolving Doors Agency, Nacro and the Howard League for Penal Reform. It provides guidance involving offenders appropriately and safely in your work. PDF www.clinks.org/downloads/publications/clinkspubs/
090610ClinksCodeWeb.pdf  

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Third Sector monitoring - new guidance

The National Audit Office and the Office of the Third Sector (OTS) have published new guidance on monitoring, designed to help government bodies reduce the reporting burden on the third sector organisations they fund.

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Campaign Central

Campaign Central is a new website from the Sheila McKechnie Foundation, which aims to connect, support and inform campaigners. www.campaigncentral.org.uk

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Personalisation briefings

Social Care Institute for Excellence briefings for providers and commissioners on the implications and opportunities offered by the personalisation agenda.
 www.scie.org.uk/adults/personalisation.asp

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Big Religion Chart

A summary of more than 40 of humanity's religions and beliefs on the Religion Facts website. www.religionfacts.com/big_religion_chart.htm

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Cranfield Trust

The Cranfield Trust provides project management support to the not for profit sector. Its volunteers are professionals from the commercial sector who donate their time and expertise to help charities with management issues. www.cranfieldtrust.org

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The above news was resourced from:
VolResource newsletter www.voluntarynews.org.uk
NAVCA LINX www.navca.org.uk/publications/linx/
NCVO www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
Sandy Adirondack www.sandy-a.co.uk
Volunteering and Mentoring e-bulletin
 

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