News
Virgin Money Foundation
North East Fund
Virgin Money Foundation has announced a funding call from anything between £10,000 and £50,000.
The Foundation wants to hear from community organisations working to promote long-term change in the most deprived neighbourhoods in the North East.
For full details and how to apply please visit the VONNE website.
LA7 Community Grant
Funding opportunity for third sector organisations
Grants of up to £15,000 are available to support unemployed and economically inactive people to help their progression towards further learning and employment.
For full details please visit the VONNE website.
SkillsBridge is Moving
SkillsBridge is aimed at bringing support to voluntary and community sector organisations through a coordinated programme of professional volunteering.
SkillsBridge taps into the expertise in the private and public sectors to give voluntary and community organisations the skills and tools that they need to survive and thrive in the current economic climate. SkillsBridge has been creating these partnerships over the last six years, and many have formed enduring relationships, many thousands of hours of professional volunteering have been given, and hundreds of local voluntary and community organisations have benefited.
SkillsBridge is now moving to be part of Newcastle CVS, but will continue to offer a service across Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and Durham. Andrew White will continue to coordinate SkillsBridge support in the interim ahead of a project officer being appointed in due course.
In the meantime, all current partnership arrangements will continue as now. If you have any queries or would like to request support from SkillsBridge, you can contact Andrew at SkillsBridge@cvsnewcastle.org.uk.
Take Some Wise Steps
Wise Steps helps people to transform their lives. The project provides one to one specialist support to those on the pathway to work.
Wise Steps can help you increase job prospects and improve your wellbeing. You will receive one to one support from a coach. Together you will look at personal challenges you may face in finding a job.
For more details please visit the Wise Group website or contact admin@buildingfutureseast.org Phone: 0191 2632752.
NEPACS Good Practice Awards
Nominations now open
Professionals working with prisoners, ex-prisoners or those sentenced to community punishments in the North East are being given the chance to get recognition for their efforts to reduce re-offending by entering the 2017 Nepacs’ Awards.
2017 will be the thirteenth year of the Nepacs’ Awards and will once again recognise the innovative work taking place across the North East to help offenders to resettle in the community and rebuild their lives.
The awards are open to individuals or teams who work in probation/CRCs, prisons and youth offender institutions, the voluntary sector or other agencies working within criminal justice across the North East. Nominations will be accepted from anyone working within these organisations.
For details on how to make a nomination visit the Nepacs website www.nepacs.co.uk. The closing date for nominations is Friday 16 June 2017.
Fundraising Training for Small Charities
The Foundation for Social Improvement (the FSI) has been awarded a grant worth £199,580 to run a two year training programme, helping small, local charities and community groups develop their fundraising skills.
The training will be for small, local charities and community groups with an annual income of up to £1 million, which have a local focus within England.
For full details please see the FSI website.
Charities and Volunteers Make Britain Great
NCVO have released their Election Manifesto, calling on candidates from all political parties to think about how to support and encourage people and charities who want to help in their communities.
Read the manifesto and accompanying five goals on the NCVO blog.
NCVO have also produced a guide to speaking up during the election whilst staying within the rules. You can read the guide on the NCVO website and also watch their webinar on how to campaign during the election period.
Events
Action Hosting Open Evening
Wednesday 10 May 6 - 7pm
The CastleGate, Melbourne St, NE1 2JQ
Do you have a spare room? Would you like to support someone who is homeless? Action Hosting matches volunteers offering a spare room in their home with a destitute asylum seeker.
They are holding two information evenings for people to find out more. For more details visit our website.
Funding Bytes Session: Active North Tyneside Community Fund
Monday 15 May 1 - 2.30pm
VODA, Queen Alexandra Campus, North Shields, NE29 9BZ
Grants of up to £500 are available through the Active North Tyneside Community Fund for local groups, organisations and registered charities who provide services to get local communities active.
Full details, including how to book, are available at our website.
Making the Most of Your Volunteers
Tuesday 16 May 9.30am - 12.30pm
VODA, Queen Alexandra Campus, North Shields, NE29 9BZ
This event is designed for anyone who work with volunteers and want to know how to make the most of them to ensure a positive experience for everyone involved.
More details, including costs and how to book, are available at our website.
Turn2us Benefits Calculator and Grant Search Workshops
Wednesday 17 May 9.30am - 4.30pm
Gateshead College, Baltic Business Quarter, Quarryfield Road, Gateshead, NE8 3BE
These two workshops are aimed at staff members or volunteers offering frontline advice, support or information to people in financial hardship.
Full details are available at our website.
Cranfield Trust Masterclass: How to do more with less
Wednesday 17 May 1 - 4.30pm
Durham University Business School, Mill Hill Lane, DH1 3LB
The Cranfield Trust are offering another free masterclass for charities and social enterprises, hosted by Durham University and supported by Garfield Weston Foundation.
Find out more details and how to book at our website.
DIY Fundraising
Thursday 18 May 10am - 12pm
VODA, Queen Alexandra Campus, North Shields, NE29 9BZ
A free Sector Connector workshop delivered by GoRaise, this event will cover different income generation methods and how to use existing assets more profitably.
Book your place via the VODA website. |
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