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E-Bulletin 18 August 2009 |
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The Big Lottery Fund is to pump a multi-million pound package of funding into communities to help them cope with the effects of the recession and increase its funding commitment to the voluntary and community sector following its Big Thinking consultation. £43 million is to be invested across the UK to tackle the longer-term effects of the recession on the UK’s communities. BIG is working closely with stakeholders to determine what form the support will take, but it is thought that it could include targeted funding for specific services such as debt advice and support to help train increasing numbers of volunteers. Responding to the increasing pressure facing the sector, BIG has also reprioritised and refocused its portfolio and increased the budgets of some of its most popular programmes, to the tune of around £45 million. All these adjustments have been made to help get funding fast to where the sector says it is most needed. A key difference in BIG’s approach will be an enhanced UK wide target that at least 80% of funding goes directly to the voluntary and community sector from 2009 - 2015. A range of other factors that will determine BIG’s approach to funding through to 2015 are contained in BIG’s strategic framework, published at: www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/bigthinking |
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The Awards for Bridging Cultures (ABCs) reward grassroots projects run by voluntary and community organisations that help to build bridges between communities and cultures. The Awards are funded by the Baring Foundation and run by iCOCO. The Awards for Bridging Cultures are open to organisations across the UK and are keen to attract more applications from Northern Ireland, to highlight the good work that is going on here. There are three categories for organisations (two for voluntary sector, one for public/private sector) and one category for individuals. The voluntary sector winners and commended organisations will receive cash prizes. All applicants are invited to attend a one day learning event and awards ceremony at a prestigious London venue in December. The application and assessment process is simple but fair. The emphasis is on the impact of the project itself and how well it meets the judging criteria, rather than on how well written the application is! Download the ABCs guidance for applicants to see if your project is eligible for an award or visit www.bridgingcultures.org.uk for more information, see last years winning projects and apply online. The deadline for applications is 5.00pm on Monday 14 September 2009. For further information, please contact the ABCs team at awards@bridgingcultures.org.uk or call: 024 7679 5768 |
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The Drinkaware grants scheme aims to change the UK’s drinking culture for the better. It works to positively influence public behaviour and find innovative ways to raise awareness about the effects of alcohol, to help reduce alcohol misuse and minimise alcohol-related harm. Funded projects include peer-led education schemes, alcohol education work, awareness raising among disadvantaged people who are at risk of harm form alcohol misuse, pilot projects and innovative work. Grants are available to groups in any part of the UK, working with any population group, through three schemes:
Ideas fund - up to £2,000 The Ideas Fund is ideal for community-based projects needing to support to work out an initial idea before applying for a larger award. Awareness Projects - up to £25,000 Perhaps you need a larger award to help with project costs, resources or publicity for work already developed? This scheme offers the funds you need to deliver messages which raise awareness about alcohol misuse and bring about tangible change. Big Impact Awards - up to £100,000 This initiative is designed to help larger scale projects pack a more powerful punch or reach a wider audience. Proposals need to show how an organisation’s work has impact, and how it contributes to learn about alcohol awareness and education.
To apply or to download an application form, see the grants guidelines at: http://www.drinkaware.co.uk/grants/how-to-apply |
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Community Dialogue - ‘Steps into Dialogue Programme’
Community Dialogue have recently been funded through Peace III to deliver a ‘Steps into Dialogue Programme’ The overall goal of the project is to use dialogue as a mechanism that allows those affected by the conflict to deal with and address their past and to begin to respect and understand the views and past of others. In order to initiate the programme and get some feel of the issues, we intend to organise a Dialogue Session at the Community Relations Office Linen Green Moygashel Dungannon on 10th September at 7pm.
Key questions which we wish to pose at this session include: What are the issues that you and the people in your community need to discuss? Who do we need to be target and engage around those issues? Are there barriers to getting people involved? Is there a need to provide safe spaces to enable people to discuss the issues? Are there creative approaches that would be useful?
Your input at this event would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to come along, please confirm if you are able to attend by Friday 21st August so that we can finalise numbers for catering purposes. For more information, contact Dialogue Development Officer Jim O’Neill at admin@communitydialogue.org |
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Vetting & Barring Scheme Information & Child Protection Training
New information sheets on the Vetting and Barring Scheme are now available. To download the Vetting and Barring Scheme Key Features Information Sheet click here and to download the Vetting and Barring Scheme Timeline Information Sheet click here.
The new 2009/2010 training schedule for certificated child protection training courses is now available. The two day Keeping Safe: Awareness Raising Workshop is for individuals working directly with children and young people. Child Protection Training for Management Committees highlights child protection responsibilities of an organisation, and Designated Officer Training explores the issues relating to the role of the Designated Officer and reporting. For further information and a list of N.Ireland training dates, click here |
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What are Transition Committees and how can we get involved?
The establishment of Transition Committees is the latest development in the work to implement the Review of Public Administration. There are eleven committees - one for each new council area - with membership drawn from elected members from each existing area. The Committees are important as they have the power to try our community planning in local areas as well as discussing and agreeing key priorities for the council. This seminar at NICVA on 16 September 2009 will give voluntary and community organisations the opportunity to find out more about the work of transition committees and catch up on other developments in changes to local government and discuss any issues or concerns. If you would like to attend, please contact Cathy Breslin at NICVA on 028 9087 7777 or cathy.breslin@nicva.org |
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Rural Community Network’s Annual Conference & AGM 2009
A Changing Sector in Challenging Times Friday 25 September, 10am to 4pm, Millbrook Hotel, Ballynahinch, Co Down. Our 18th Annual Conference is held against the backdrop of a continuing recession. The community and voluntary sector will not escape the collateral damage caused by new policy directions implemented in recessionary times. There is a major challenge to examine how we do our work. As times and circumstances change, is what we do at present still the best way to do our business? Are there areas of our work which can be amended or cast aside and others where new opportunities must be grasped? These are challenging questions for the sector to ask – but ask we must. The sector must be responsive to change - indeed the sector should be a key driver for change in such a way that enhances the services to our members, our users and, ultimately, our rural communities. The Annual Conference is a timely reminder that we are not on our own during this journey. Several organisations at regional, sub-regional and local level have embarked on a change programme and these journeys will be highlighted by the various speakers within the Conference. The event will also afford us the space to reflect on all our change experiences and give critical assistance and impetus in the continual development of a rural community development networking infrastructure that will not only meet current and future challenges but will create and seize opportunities that may arise from them.
To view the programme, find out who the speakers are and to register please contact: 028 8676 6670 or email:info@ruralcommunitynetwork.org or visit http://www.ruralcommunitynetwork.org/databasedocs/doc_456345289.pdf |
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What the south needs to hear - what the north needs to say
The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Summer School on 29 and 30 August 2009 is an opportunity to listen, discuss and reflect on the issues facing peace builders in the new Northern Ireland context, with informed speakers, a friendly atmosphere, and the beauty of the Wicklow hills. For more information please contact: 00353 1283 9711 or email: Geraldine.fitzgerald@glencree.ie |
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The Lifestart Foundation- Symposium and Annual General Meeting
The Lifestart Foundation Council wishes to extend an open invitation to its 2009 Symposium entitled “The Home learning Environment in Early Years– its long term significance.” The event will take place on the 9th September 2009 from 10.30am in the Canada of Queen’s University, Belfast. Refreshments will be available from 10am. Speaking at the symposium will be Professor Edward Melhuish, Executive Director of the National Evaluation of SureStart and representatives from the Institute of Childcare Research and Centre for Effective Education, Queens University Belfast The symposium will be followed by the Foundation’s Annual General Meeting and the event will conclude with a buffet lunch at approximately 1pm. If you wish to be in attendance please contact Emma Doherty at the Lifestart Foundation Head Office no later than the 3rd September 2009. Telephone- 028 71 365 363, Email- emma@lifestart03.orangehome.co.uk |
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Derry City Legends VS Zest Select (Connected to World Suicide Prevention Day). Match will be held on 5th Sep 2009 @ 4pm at the Show Grounds. How to get your chance to play: Tickets will cost £30. The first 20 tickets pulled out by Liam Coyle will represent the charity Zest on the Zest Select Team VS Derry City Legends. There will also be a further 5 tickets pulled out which will receive one of the following prizes: Signed Derry City Legends shirt, 2 nights B&B and 1 evening meal at the new Waterfoot Hotel, 2010 Derry City FC Season Ticket, Signed and framed Paddy McCourt Celtic shirt and a Meal voucher for 2
This is being held to help raise vital funds for Zest to continue to provide the service that we do throughout the community to those affected by self-harm and suicide. To obtain a ticket call Declan at Zest on 07864973222 or Hugh and the Candy Stripe shop in the grounds |
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On Thursday 3rd September, Graham Elliot starts a sponsored cycle ride from Mizen Head at the southern-most tip of Ireland, to Malin Head at the northern-most point to raise much needed funds the work of the Rural Women’s Front in Sri Lanka. The shortest possible route is 362 miles through the centre of Ireland; the scenic route up the West coast is nearer 400 miles. If the weather forecast is reasonable I will take the scenic route. RWF continue to support rural women and children in poverty in 10 work areas in southern and central Sri Lanka. This is a difficult time for the Island as it tries to recover from the terrible effects of the war, the 2004 tsunami and the on-going grinding poverty of rural families. Having spent considerable periods of time in Sri Lanka with RWF since October 2006, I know that this is a very worthy cause. Please support me generously. All the money raised will go directly to the Rural Women’s Front. No deductions will be made for the cost of the ride. I have included a sponsor sheet but if asking family, friends or colleagues to support this event is not possible, a one-off donation would be very much appreciated.
Donations can also be sent to the Rural Women’s Front Support Group at 5 May Street, Derry-Londonderry, BT47 6EZ, Northern Ireland, UK. (Please don’t make cheques payable to me personally.) Donations can also be paid directly into the RWF Support Group account at: Nationwide Building Society. Sort Code: 070093; Bank account: 33333334; Account number/Reference: 0944/703910440. All money raised will be transferred directly to the RWF account in Sri Lanka. Please see attached for further details of Graham’s cycle and sponsorship form…… |
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Heritage Week: 22-30 August 2009 Every year millions of
Europeans visit historical monuments and sites throughout
Europe on
European Heritage Days. These are a joint initiative of the Council of
Europe and the European Union in which over forty countries participate
each year. The main aim of European Heritage Days are to promote awareness
of our built, natural and cultural heritage and to promote
Europe’s
common cultural heritage. |
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