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Let's Talk Good Finance - Northumberland - 10th May

This event, run by Key Fund Investments and Big Society Capital, will discuss social investment, create links between investors and grass roots organisations and give attendees a chance to hear the a real world view on using debt finance from social enterprises that have done so.

Thu, 10/05/2018 - 12:00

NE VCSE Skills, Inclusion and Employment Focus Group - 16th May 2018 Wed, 16/05/2018 - 21:30

Let's Talk Good Finance - Cumbria - 24th May

This event, run by Key Fund Investments and Big Society Capital, will discuss social investment, create links between investors and grass roots organisations and give attendees a chance to hear the a real world view on using debt finance from social enterprises that have done so.

Thu, 24/05/2018 - 12:30

NE VCSE Skills, Inclusion and Employment Focus Group - 19th September 2018 Wed, 19/09/2018 - 21:30

NE VCSE Skills, Inclusion and Employment Focus Group - 12th December 2018 Wed, 12/12/2018 - 21:30

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Bid development for CLAHRC in the North East CLAHRCs (Collaborations for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care) are collaborative partnerships between a university and the surrounding NHS organisations, focused on improving patient outcomes through the conduct and application of applied health research. They create and embed approaches to research and its dissemination that are specifically designed to take account of the way that health care is increasingly delivered across sectors and a wide geographical area. 26 Apr 2018 0:00

Hidden Sentence Training: Newcastle Hidden Sentence training, from NEPACS, is for employees or volunteers whose work brings them into contact with families of prisoners, including health professionals, probation/CRC staff, school staff, child care providers, social workers, youth workers, play workers, local authority staff or community/voluntary workers. 26 Apr 2018 9:30 Newcastle

Webinar: setting and measuring outcomes By definition, setting the right outcomes and measuring them effectively is one of the most important aspects of an outcomes-based contract. Getting this right is even more important when it is a payment by results (PbR) contract or a social impact bond (SIB), because the achievement of at least some of the outcomes will determine how much is paid by commissioners to providers and/or investors, and the definition of outcomes directly affects whether commissioners achieve value for money from the contract. 26 Apr 2018 10:00 Webinar

Justice, Inequality and Gender-based Violence (Middlesbrough) This is an opportunity to hear findings from the University of Bristol’s Justice, Inequality and Gender-Based Violence Project 2015-18. This ESRC-funded research explores how justice (in its wider sense) is understood, sought and experienced by victims/survivors of gender-based violence. 26 Apr 2018 13:00 Cleveland Police Headquarters Ladgate Lane Middlesbrough TS8 9EH

Justice, Inequality and Gender-based Violence (Newcastle) This is an opportunity to hear findings from the University of Bristol’s Justice, Inequality and Gender-Based Violence Project 2015-18. This ESRC-funded research explores how justice (in its wider sense) is understood, sought and experienced by victims/survivors of gender-based violence. 27 Apr 2018 9:30 The County Hotel, Newcastle Neville Street Newcastle NE1 5DF

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers and organisations make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working or volunteering with vulnerable groups. At the end of this half-day course, participants will have: an understanding of how to apply for a DBS check an understanding of what is considered to be Regulated Activity an understanding of additional safeguarding measures Costs: £20 VODA members, £25 other VCS organisations, £40 private or statutory organisations 08 May 2018 9:30 VODA, Queen Alexandra Campus, Hawkeys Lane, North Shields, NE29 9BZ

Refresher training: An introduction to safeguarding children Have you worked with vulnerable adults and children for a while? It is important that you update your safeguarding training at least every three years so you are aware of changes to procedures and current hot topics in Northumberland. We will also refresh what we should be concerned about and what we should do if we are concerned. Date: 8th May ‘18 Time: 09:30:12:30 Location: Ashington To request a booking form, please email 08 May 2018 9:30 Ashington

Let's Talk Good Finance: Wooler, May 2018 In 2018, VONNE and other local partners are continuing to work with Big Society Capital to run Let’s Talk Good Finance events across the region to raise awareness of and demystify social investment. The events will enable organisations to discover if social investment might be right for them, and enable organisations who have used social investment to share their experiences. 10 May 2018 12:00 The Cheviot Centre Wooler NE71 6BL

Refresher training: An introduction to safeguarding children Is it time to refresh your safeguarding training? If you work with babies, children or young people it’s important to get updated on safeguarding issues, policy and procedure at least every 3 years. VoiCeS Northumberland now offer a safeguarding children update. We will refresh your knowledge about abuse and responding to concerns and will particularly cover changes and hot topics in Northumberland. Date: 11th May ‘18 Time: 09:30:12:30 11 May 2018 9:30 Choppington

Tyne & Wear Citizens Mental Health Commission Public Hearing - Newcastle This meeting is the first of three Public Hearings for the Tyne & Wear Citizens Mental Health Commission. Doors Open: 9:30am Public Hearing Begins: 10am Public Hearing Ends: 1pm Register via Eventbrite. 11 May 2018 10:00 The North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers Neville Hall Westgate Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SE

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