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E-Bulletin 14
Oct 2011 |
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Looking
for ways to boost your organisation’s income? A Workshop on Gift
Aid 10-12
noon, Thursday 20 Oct 2011, First Floor,
Ráth
Mór Centre, Bligh’s Lane, Creggan,
Derry~Londonderry To enquire
about attendance, contact NWCN
immediately. NWCN has
invited Copius Consulting to assist charitable groups in the North-West
(including sports groups) with developing their ability to make the most
out of Gift Aid. Copius (Gift
Aid) has recognised that there is a need for small charities and community
and voluntary groups that have charitable status to maximise their Gift
Aid. Whether it is a lack of resources, understanding or knowledge
we aim to fill in the gaps and allow these groups to re-claim the monies
for which they are entitled. Experience has shown that many small
charities lack resources to get returns filed; they miss opportunities
within the events they are running and may feel that their priorities lie
elsewhere. It is also
known that charities need to start looking at becoming more
self-sufficient as public funding becomes more difficult to secure, and as
they do so Gift Aid should be at the fore-front of these plans. Copius was
shocked to learn that £48million went unclaimed in Implementing
best practice now will allow charitable organisations to benefit in the
long term; the free information session we are delivering with NWCN in
Derry~Londonderry on the 20th October is a must-attend event for those
groups that want to maximise their income. * Gift Aid is
an easy way to help a charity maximise the value of its donations, as you
can reclaim tax from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on its 'gross'
equivalent - its value before tax was deducted at the basic rate.
You can work out the amount of tax you can reclaim by dividing the
amount donated by four. This means that for every £1 donated, you can
claim an extra 25 pence. Donations/payments
that can
qualify for Gift Aid: -
cash -
cheque - Direct
Debit - credit or
debit card - postal
order - standing
order or telegraphic transfer Some examples
of what doesn’t
qualify for Gift Aid: - donations of
money from a company - donations in
the form of a loan waiver or debt conversion - gifts with a
condition that it buys goods or services from the
donor - payments
received in return for goods or services - a 'minimum
donation' where there is no choice about payment - this is simply a fee
for goods or services, it is not a
gift. | |
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These
meetings explain how to best fill in the forms to have the best chance at
getting funded – you don’t need to register in
advance. Derry City
Council have arranged two Community Information Workshops for potential
applicants to the Council’s upcoming Main Grant Aid Programme for
2012/13. If your community group is interested in finding out more
about the grant aid process I would encourage you to send a representative
to one or other of the information sessions.
Application
forms and guidance notes for main grant aid will shortly be publicly
advertised in local newspapers and details will be on www.derrycitygrantaid.com.
This programme funding is aimed at groups in the local Community and
Voluntary Sector and offers up to £5000 for projects, which benefit people
in Derry City Council area. Groups will
have up to 3.00 p.m. on
Friday, 11th November 2011 to submit a completed application
form, but to assist them to better understand the process, Council
Officers will be available at two locations in the City on Tuesday, 18th and
Thursday, 20th October 2011. Please note that the
information workshops are optional – all relevant groups are still welcome
to apply for main grant aid whether or not they attend an information
workshop. The two
information workshops will be held as
follows: Tuesday, 18th
October
Thursday, 20th October 2.30p.m. –
4.00
p.m.
10.30 a.m. – 12 noon Level
Council
Offices
For further
information about these Community Information Workshops contact: Community
Services Section on telephone:
71365151. |
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Swimathon
Foundation Application Do you know a
community group that is keen to make a splash in the swimming pool? Then
why not suggest they apply for a Swimathon Foundation grant? |
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Patient
& Client Council encourage people in Western Area to join the Advisory
Committee The Patient
and Client Council, the independent voice for patients, clients, carers
and communities on health and social care issues, is encouraging people in
Enniskillen and throughout the Western area to join their Local Advisory
Committee. Fiona McCourt,
Local Area Manager for the West says “We want local
people throughout the West to join the Western Local Advisory
Committee. We meet once every
two months to discuss local health and social care issues. We ensure that local people,
groups and communities have a say on issues relating to the care of
patients and services users and inform the Patient and Client Council
Board. This is a great
opportunity to be involved in the future of health and social care
services and help your local community”. You can apply
to join the Local Advisory Committee by completing a short application
form. This can be downloaded
from the “Get Involved” section of our website www.patientclientcouncil.hscni.net
or you can telephone the Patient and Client Council for free on 0800 917
0222 or 028 82252555 to request a copy. Closing
dates for applications is 12noon on Monday 31st October
2011. |
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Artists,
writers, film-makers – let’s talk about 2013 Are you an
artist, writer or film-maker and want to share your thinking about how
2013 can make a difference to Derry~ Culture
Company in partnership with Derry City Council’s Community Relations
Officers are inviting individual artists from all disciplines to take part
in a one-day conference on Wednesday 26th
October at the White Horse Inn. ‘Your 2013: What’s the Big Idea?’
aims to stimulate imaginative ideas and creative thinking on how art and
culture can be used to explore the major themes of 2013 - ‘Joyous
Celebration’ and ‘Purposeful Inquiry.’ Culture
Company Senior Programmer Martin Melarkey explained:
“We are
looking for the big ideas which will ignite the imagination and inspire
creativity in every community of the city. 2013 offers us a unique chance
to explore the heritage of the city and share our new story with the
world. Artists have a crucial role to play in helping us develop creative
and artistic responses to the legacy of the past. I would really encourage
artists to come along on October 26th and offer their creative skills and
ideas to communities seeking to have their voices heard in
2013.” Since
Derry~Londonderry won the City of Some of the
broader questions which the event will pose, in a series of workshops,
are: What are the
new stories that the citizens of the walled city wish to tell the world?
How do we
capture and communicate these stories through creative art?
How can we
collectively mark the 400th anniversary of the building of the city walls?
How can we use
the architectural landmarks of the city as a canvas for cultural events in
2013? What creative
responses can we generate to the legacy of the past?
‘Your 2013:
What’s The Big Idea conference at The White Horse on Wednesday 26th
October will take place from 9.15am to 3.15pm, and admission is free.
Advance registration is required. To register
for the conference each participant must complete a registration form
which is available from Sue Divin, Good Relations Officer at Derry City
Council T: 028 7134 5160 or email: sue.divin@derrycity.gov.uk Completed
registration forms must be returned no later than Monday 17th October to
Brian Anthony as indicated on the form.
The initiative
is part of implementing Derry City Council’s Good Relations Strategy with
funding from OFMDFM District Council’s Community Relations
Programme. Please note
that places cannot be held unless registration forms are returned. The maximum number of places per
group is two. In the event of
the conference being oversubscribed, priority will be given to locally
based artists, writers and film-makers in the Derry City Council area and
then to those based in adjacent council areas (Strabane, Donegal,
Limavady) before registrations from other
areas. Airporter will
provide travel to and from the venue for those who do not have access to
transport. Details of the city centre pick-up point will be provided once
you register for the event. |
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Waterside
Area Partnership - Calling all
Waterside organisations to become more involved in plans for UK City of
Culture 2013 WAP are
inviting Waterside groups to
send representatives to a
very important event to be held on Thursday
20th October at 7.00pm in
St. Columbs Park House Shona McCarthy
Chief Executive, Martin
Bradley Chair of the Culture Company and programme planners will be in
attendance This is an
opportunity for Waterside groups to find out more about the existing plans
for 2013 and how they can become more
involved. The event will
start at 7.00pm sharp. Places are limited and must be booked in advance by
contacting Waterside Area Partnership by email mail@watersideareapartnership.co.uk or telephoning 71349594
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It's
'The Big Decision' - how would you spend £10million?
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Consumer
Council And LINK Announce New Free To Use Cash
Machines Consumers in
lower income areas across Julie McCurley
Consumer Council Head of Money Affairs said: “We are relieved to report
today that more consumers in lower income areas in “There are
still areas without access to free to use cash machines so the Consumer
Council’s campaign must continue.
Next on our target list are Caw in
Foyle, Upper Springfield in West Belfast and Silverbridge in
rural Dr Ken Andrew,
LINK Chairman added: “We are delighted that our work with the Consumer
Council for Northern Ireland, MLAs and local councillors has ensured that
there are 52 new places around the province where cash can now be
withdrawn free of charge.” For further
information please contact Keelin Kelly at the Consumer Council on 028
9067 2488 or email kkelly@consumercouncil.org.uk
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Age
NI launches it’s Spread the Warmth campaign in partnership with Power
NI
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Taking
Care of Yourself & Your Family You are
cordially invited to the launch of: Taking Care of Yourself & Your
Family After Self-Harm or Suicidal Thoughts A Family
Guide. Friday
21 October 2011 at 10am,
Small Lecture Theatre, MDEC, Altnagelvin. It is
devastating to have a suicidal family member and to live with the feelings
that go with this kind of traumatic
anxiety. This booklet has been developed especially for families who find
themselves in this situation
and guides them through the process of what happens in A&E or GP Out
Of Hours when the person is
admitted, what the family needs to know following discharge, and
signposting and advice about how best to move forward and provide support
after the person returns home. If you are
interested in attending, please contact the Health Improvement Department
on 028 7186 5127 or by emailing health.improvement@westerntrust.hscni.net |
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Further to my
recent mail a number of weeks ago I can now confirm that we have a number
of available places for the forthcoming International Youth
Assembly. Young people between the ages of 13 and 17 and drawn
primarily (but not exclusively so) from the Please email
fergal barr on thekingisalive@hotmail.com to
register your interest or get more information. |
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N. I. Newpin
is holding their AGM on Monday 7
November 2011 at 11.00 am in the Newpin Centre, Tea/Coffee and
scones will be served prior to the AGM. Everyone
Welcome |
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Easilift
Community Transport Ltd AGM Easilift
Community Transport Ltd Invites you to our Annual General
Meeting Thursday
20th October 2011, RSVP 14th
October 2011 |
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Weekly
Wednesday Coffee Morning Coffee
Morning -Every Wednesday 11am-12.30pm
in Thatched Cottage, Everyone
welcome. |
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Derry City
Council are organising a Columbian Trail around Donegal and Derry On Thursday 3rd
November 2011 Bus leaving
the Diamond at 9.30 returning at 2.30pm Places are
limited and will be allocated 4 per organisation and on a first come
basis Light Lunch
will be provided Please contact
Joanna Boyd on Joanna.boyd@derrycity.gov.uk
or telephone 02871365151 ext 6923 |
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Far and Wild’s
final Coasteer Sea Safari of the season takes place Saturday 22
October 2011. The facebook
event is listed here: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=165945090158400 If you are
interested in a wild day out or know anyone, all are welcome.
Our latest
Coasteer was videoed and is on the ‘Our Videos’ link below, if you want to
get an idea of what is involved. +44 2871
353018 / +44 7775911198 Our Videos: www.vimeo.com/farandwild and Pics:
www.flickr.com/photos/farandwild |
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