1. Devon County Council will cease direct delivery of youth services by April 2012 and instead commission an external provider to deliver youth services through either a Local Authority controlled company or social enterprise.
2. This represents a significant change for the voluntary youth sector in Devon. Voluntary Youth Services seeks input from the sector on the implications and which delivery model would best support voluntary organizations.
3. An upcoming VYS conference will provide an opportunity for discussion between the voluntary sector and local councillors involved in the decision, regarding the implications for the sector and Devon County Council's commitment to supporting the voluntary sector and 'Big Society' initiatives.
This document summarizes the May 2011 issue of Youth News, a newsletter produced by Voluntary Youth Services (VYS) for youth workers in Devon. Due to loss of funding from Devon Youth Service, this may be the last issue circulated beyond VYS member organizations. VYS is encouraging membership to allow continued access to benefits like Youth News. The newsletter includes information on events, training, resources and national youth news. It also announces an upcoming Annual General Meeting to discuss VYS's future role in supporting the voluntary youth sector.
The document provides updates on several initiatives of the Elders Council, including their Staying Connected program which provides small funds to help groups develop new social activities. It also discusses the Elders Council awarding 16 small funding applications to help sustain activities and networking events planned. Additionally, it outlines upcoming social events hosted by the Elders Council at the Mile Castle Pub and topics to be covered, such as bus travel, chocolate making, and hanging baskets. Other sections summarize the work of various Elders Council committees focused on transportation, health, an older friendly city, and more.
The document provides an overview of the contents of the July 2014 issue of the Hadley Wood News, including items on neighbourhood forums, running clubs, the WI, dog shows and summer fetes, travel to Cape Verde, local quizzes, pressure groups, and cycling events. It also discusses the setting up of a neighbourhood forum and creating a neighbourhood plan to give the community more control over local development.
This newsletter provides information about the transformation of the Pentecostal Credit Union (PCU) including their newly refurbished office space. It introduces the new CEO, Shane Bowes, and the Loans and Business Administrator, Lauren Humphris. It also discusses the PCU's involvement with the Church Credit Champions Network, their new Ambassadors program, and efforts to involve young people through a Youth Shadow Board. The newsletter provides financial tips and highlights positive member experiences with the PCU.
This newsletter provides information for youth organizations in Devon, including contact details for local youth services, upcoming events and funding opportunities, and training information. It announces that the Local Authority plans to withdraw funding for the Volunteer Youth Service (VYS) as of July 2011 and encourages readers to express support for VYS to the county council. It also lists various grants, workshops, and support available for youth programs and voluntary organizations in the region.
Anthony Lawlor provides an update on his work as a TD for Kildare North over the past two years. He discusses hosting regular clinics and meetings with constituents. He also outlines several initiatives and funding programs he supports, including the Microfinance Fund to help small businesses, the Sports Capital Programme, and Gathering Ireland 2013. Lawlor provides details on legislation and issues he has raised in the Dáil.
This edition is packed full of features and information which really reflect the powerful way that you, the members, make Shine such a dynamic and life changing organisation.
The document discusses several recreation facilities and organizations in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia and categorizes them into different sectors:
- The Hyde Creek Recreation Center and Port Coquitlam Community Center are described as part of the public service sector due to being government delivered facilities that enhance citizens' quality of life.
- The Blakeburn Lagoons Park is also part of the public service sector as it was redeveloped by the city to provide recreation opportunities for citizens to connect with nature.
- Gold's Gym, Poco Bowling, and Carnoustie Golf Club are categorized as part of the commercial sector as they are for-profit businesses providing recreation and entertainment services.
- The Hyde Creek Waters
This document summarizes the May 2011 issue of Youth News, a newsletter produced by Voluntary Youth Services (VYS) for youth workers in Devon. Due to loss of funding from Devon Youth Service, this may be the last issue circulated beyond VYS member organizations. VYS is encouraging membership to allow continued access to benefits like Youth News. The newsletter includes information on events, training, resources and national youth news. It also announces an upcoming Annual General Meeting to discuss VYS's future role in supporting the voluntary youth sector.
The document provides updates on several initiatives of the Elders Council, including their Staying Connected program which provides small funds to help groups develop new social activities. It also discusses the Elders Council awarding 16 small funding applications to help sustain activities and networking events planned. Additionally, it outlines upcoming social events hosted by the Elders Council at the Mile Castle Pub and topics to be covered, such as bus travel, chocolate making, and hanging baskets. Other sections summarize the work of various Elders Council committees focused on transportation, health, an older friendly city, and more.
The document provides an overview of the contents of the July 2014 issue of the Hadley Wood News, including items on neighbourhood forums, running clubs, the WI, dog shows and summer fetes, travel to Cape Verde, local quizzes, pressure groups, and cycling events. It also discusses the setting up of a neighbourhood forum and creating a neighbourhood plan to give the community more control over local development.
This newsletter provides information about the transformation of the Pentecostal Credit Union (PCU) including their newly refurbished office space. It introduces the new CEO, Shane Bowes, and the Loans and Business Administrator, Lauren Humphris. It also discusses the PCU's involvement with the Church Credit Champions Network, their new Ambassadors program, and efforts to involve young people through a Youth Shadow Board. The newsletter provides financial tips and highlights positive member experiences with the PCU.
This newsletter provides information for youth organizations in Devon, including contact details for local youth services, upcoming events and funding opportunities, and training information. It announces that the Local Authority plans to withdraw funding for the Volunteer Youth Service (VYS) as of July 2011 and encourages readers to express support for VYS to the county council. It also lists various grants, workshops, and support available for youth programs and voluntary organizations in the region.
Anthony Lawlor provides an update on his work as a TD for Kildare North over the past two years. He discusses hosting regular clinics and meetings with constituents. He also outlines several initiatives and funding programs he supports, including the Microfinance Fund to help small businesses, the Sports Capital Programme, and Gathering Ireland 2013. Lawlor provides details on legislation and issues he has raised in the Dáil.
This edition is packed full of features and information which really reflect the powerful way that you, the members, make Shine such a dynamic and life changing organisation.
The document discusses several recreation facilities and organizations in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia and categorizes them into different sectors:
- The Hyde Creek Recreation Center and Port Coquitlam Community Center are described as part of the public service sector due to being government delivered facilities that enhance citizens' quality of life.
- The Blakeburn Lagoons Park is also part of the public service sector as it was redeveloped by the city to provide recreation opportunities for citizens to connect with nature.
- Gold's Gym, Poco Bowling, and Carnoustie Golf Club are categorized as part of the commercial sector as they are for-profit businesses providing recreation and entertainment services.
- The Hyde Creek Waters
The newsletter provides updates from the Swindon Older Peoples Forum (SOPF), including feedback from their recent AGM and open meeting. It announces their next open meeting in April 2014 and invites input on the theme. It notes the addition of two new members to the management committee and shares various organizational updates and community resources for older residents, such as assistance starting businesses, advice on fuel bills, health services and transportation changes. The newsletter concludes by thanking readers and wishing them a happy new year.
Making Connections- Report on Rooming House project-finalJanet Reid
This document provides an overview and summary of a research project examining privately run rooming houses on the Mornington Peninsula. The project aimed to identify issues from the perspectives of tenants, owners, and agencies; assess referral processes; and develop a support model. Research methods included interviews with tenants, owners, and agencies. Key findings included that tenants cited affordability and social aspects as positives, but also drug/alcohol use, lack of privacy, and sharing spaces as challenges. Tenants identified needs for food assistance, material aid, and regular support worker visits. The document outlines the research methodology and provides recommendations around implementing a support worker and training for owners.
The Barnet U10 boys rugby team won the Allianz Rugby Cup, defeating Hemel Hempstead in the final played at Allianz Park in front of thousands of spectators. Local coaches Martin Smeaton, Nigel Wellings and Peter Gassner helped prepare the team, which utilized skills like passing and defense to win both their pool and the final. In other news, the Hadley Wood Security scheme provides patrols to keep the area safe, and a new book by local author John Uttley called "Where's Sailor Jack?" was published.
The Chairman provides a summary of recent events for the organization. They have been allocated funding to hire two part-time coordinators, which requires preparing to be an employer. They produced a video version of a well-known nursing poem that generated discussion. Their annual conference was a success based on positive feedback.
This document provides information about upcoming events in the Hadley Wood community, including an open day for St. Mary's Essendon church on June 9th and the Hadley Wood Association's focus on local affairs and protecting the community. It discusses threats such as a proposed development on the Cockfosters station parking lot and overcrowded events at Trent Park. The Hadley Wood Association is opposing a recommendation to split Hadley Wood from the Cockfosters Ward.
The Sarah Baartman District Municipality achieved several milestones between 2011 and 2016, including:
1) Constructing new sports facilities in the Makana Local Municipality and installing high-mast lights in the Ikwezi Local Municipality.
2) Launching the "Connect with Cacadu" program that provided IT services and skills training to over 30,000 residents.
3) Eradicating bucket toilets in informal settlements in the Sundays River Valley Municipality.
4) Building new fire stations, parks, and paved roads across several local municipalities.
5) Completing major infrastructure projects like a wind farm, sewage systems, and water supplies.
6) Achieving two consecutive clean aud
This newsletter provides information for youth workers in Devon, including details of upcoming conferences and training opportunities. It lists local youth organizations and contact information. Funding opportunities are announced, such as grants from Devon Community Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation, and Woodward Charitable Trust. Resources for volunteers and training youth are also mentioned, including a handbook from NYA and activities from UK Youth. Upcoming training events in March and April on finance and funding applications are advertised.
Able Australia Services provides disability support services across multiple Australian states and territories. It supports over 4,000 individuals with disabilities through services like supported independent living, community participation, deafblind services, and community transport. The past year saw Able Australia transition some services to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, complete an external service review, expand its operations in Queensland, and increase its fundraising income through innovative events. The organization is focused on providing high quality, person-centered support and adapting to the changing disability sector landscape.
This document provides a summary of the activities and finances of Devon & Cornwall Refugee Support for the year ending December 2011. It lists the board of trustees and staff members. Total income was £182,212 while expenditures totaled £178,342, leaving a surplus of £3,870. Key sources of income included individual donations, grants, and contracts. The largest expenditure was payroll which amounted to 63% of total costs. The trustees expressed gratitude to funders for supporting the organization's work assisting asylum seekers and refugees.
This document provides an annual review of Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support (DCRS) for 2012. It includes information on DCRS' mission, trustees and staff, a review of 2012 highlighting changes in staff and trustees, an introduction of the new team leader Pat Joyce, a profile of the late sports coordinator Ellis Ransom, statistics on those helped by DCRS, funding, perspectives on project support work, training and volunteering programs, and a financial report. The review discusses changes in leadership and staffing in 2012, the impact of Ellis Ransom's sports programs, and the continued need to support asylum seekers and refugees in the region through challenging economic times.
This document provides details about the A1 Positive Recycling Project founded by Neil Wintrip in Exeter, UK in 1997. The project aims to set up an IT recycling and training center to provide skills training and reduce crime. However, Neil has struggled to get practical support and funding from local government agencies. While they provided advice, no hands-on help was given. Neil believes the center could help occupy youth and reduce crime if given proper support. It would also provide job training to help people find employment. The document outlines Neil's vision and plans for the center but notes he still requires funding and practical assistance to establish this community project.
The Swindon Older Peoples Forum newsletter provides updates on upcoming meetings and events. Their next Open Meeting and Annual General Meeting will be on October 22nd to discuss the impacts of recent welfare reforms. The forum focuses on raising awareness of support for older people, reviewing transportation options, and combating isolation. They provide contact information for several local organizations that offer services and support for seniors.
The document provides updates on various topics including ecdp news about opportunities to get involved with ecdp as a trustee or director and participate in focus groups on skills for care resources. It also provides local and national news updates such as upcoming disability sports days and 100 days remaining until the Paralympic Games.
This document provides an obituary for Hilary Nunn who passed away at age 76. It summarizes her involvement in the Hadley Wood community since moving there in 1973, including managing the Hadley Wood Association Centre for 8 years and being involved with the bridge club, golf club, and WI. It also provides background on her upbringing, career, marriage to Robin, and raising their family together in Hadley Wood and Sierra Leone. The obituary celebrates her full life and contributions to the community.
Press release pupil premium + adop register july2014Sir Martin Narey
The UK government is investing £20 million to provide additional educational support to adopted children through expanded access to Pupil Premium funding. This funding will help close attainment gaps between adopted and non-adopted children. Additionally, the government is piloting allowing approved prospective adopters to search an adoption registry which contains videos and profiles of children waiting to be adopted. This is aimed at expediting the adoption process and matching children in need with suitable families. Experts believe these measures will help more vulnerable children find permanent, loving homes and receive the support they need to thrive.
This document provides an overview of the community of Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. It details the city's location, population demographics, economic activities, partnerships with the local Katzie First Nation, key community assets and services, strengths, and ongoing community events and projects. Traffic issues and the need for more affordable housing were identified as priorities. The document utilizes maps and charts to visually represent this information about the community.
The document provides an update from the Trustees of the Hadley Wood Association regarding their activities over the past year and plans for upcoming events. It discusses efforts on crime prevention and the Treegate campaign. It announces the 50th anniversary fireworks event and AGM meeting. It provides notices about parking permits required for the school run and an upcoming consultation meeting on the Treegate plans between Network Rail, the Tree Council, and residents.
This newsletter provides updates on recent changes and activities at DCRS, a charity providing support to asylum seekers and refugees. It summarizes the retirement of long-time editor Geoff Read and a staff member, and welcomes new project support worker Hugh Marwick. It also previews upcoming fundraising efforts and quarterly newsletters, and summarizes various DCRS programs like English classes, sports activities, and receptionist training. The newsletter aims to keep supporters informed on DCRS's work while transitioning to a shorter, quarterly format.
The document provides an update on various topics including World Mental Health Day, which focuses on depression this year, and the start of the Essex Unite employment programme for disabled people run by ecdp. It also announces that Esther McVey has been appointed as the new Minister for Disabled People and discusses two government documents on fulfilling the potential of disabled people.
Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support (DCRS) provided services to over 11,000 people in 2011, a 28% increase over 2010. Key services included drop-in support 5 days a week, IT access, ESOL classes, advocacy, and activities. Staff and volunteers spoke many languages and provided interpreting. Challenges included a lack of housing and difficulties advocating for vulnerable groups like minors and those with mental health issues. Overall, DCRS continued fulfilling its mission of supporting asylum seekers and refugees despite a difficult political climate and limited resources.
The newsletter discusses proposed cuts to funding for Voluntary Youth Services (VYS) in Devon. The Local Authority is proposing to cut all of its funding to VYS, including funding for the manager position, effective July 2011. This is a 100% cut, disproportionate to cuts faced by other youth services and voluntary organizations. VYS has asked the Local Authority for an explanation of the unfair singling out of VYS. VYS will use reserve funds to provide some services for about a year but not at the current scale. VYS is asking member organizations what services they want continued and their priorities. VYS will hold briefings in May to discuss responses and any updates on the funding cuts. Representations opposing the cuts can
The newsletter discusses proposed cuts to funding for Voluntary Youth Services (VYS) in Devon. The Local Authority is proposing to cut all of its funding to VYS, including funding for the manager position, effective July 2011. This is a 100% cut, disproportionate to cuts faced by other youth services and voluntary organizations. VYS has asked the Local Authority for an explanation of the unfair singling out of VYS. VYS will use reserve funds to provide some services for about a year but not at the current scale. VYS is asking member organizations what services they want continued and their priorities. VYS will hold briefings in May to discuss responses and any updates on the funding cuts. VYS is urging support for
The newsletter provides updates from the Swindon Older Peoples Forum (SOPF), including feedback from their recent AGM and open meeting. It announces their next open meeting in April 2014 and invites input on the theme. It notes the addition of two new members to the management committee and shares various organizational updates and community resources for older residents, such as assistance starting businesses, advice on fuel bills, health services and transportation changes. The newsletter concludes by thanking readers and wishing them a happy new year.
Making Connections- Report on Rooming House project-finalJanet Reid
This document provides an overview and summary of a research project examining privately run rooming houses on the Mornington Peninsula. The project aimed to identify issues from the perspectives of tenants, owners, and agencies; assess referral processes; and develop a support model. Research methods included interviews with tenants, owners, and agencies. Key findings included that tenants cited affordability and social aspects as positives, but also drug/alcohol use, lack of privacy, and sharing spaces as challenges. Tenants identified needs for food assistance, material aid, and regular support worker visits. The document outlines the research methodology and provides recommendations around implementing a support worker and training for owners.
The Barnet U10 boys rugby team won the Allianz Rugby Cup, defeating Hemel Hempstead in the final played at Allianz Park in front of thousands of spectators. Local coaches Martin Smeaton, Nigel Wellings and Peter Gassner helped prepare the team, which utilized skills like passing and defense to win both their pool and the final. In other news, the Hadley Wood Security scheme provides patrols to keep the area safe, and a new book by local author John Uttley called "Where's Sailor Jack?" was published.
The Chairman provides a summary of recent events for the organization. They have been allocated funding to hire two part-time coordinators, which requires preparing to be an employer. They produced a video version of a well-known nursing poem that generated discussion. Their annual conference was a success based on positive feedback.
This document provides information about upcoming events in the Hadley Wood community, including an open day for St. Mary's Essendon church on June 9th and the Hadley Wood Association's focus on local affairs and protecting the community. It discusses threats such as a proposed development on the Cockfosters station parking lot and overcrowded events at Trent Park. The Hadley Wood Association is opposing a recommendation to split Hadley Wood from the Cockfosters Ward.
The Sarah Baartman District Municipality achieved several milestones between 2011 and 2016, including:
1) Constructing new sports facilities in the Makana Local Municipality and installing high-mast lights in the Ikwezi Local Municipality.
2) Launching the "Connect with Cacadu" program that provided IT services and skills training to over 30,000 residents.
3) Eradicating bucket toilets in informal settlements in the Sundays River Valley Municipality.
4) Building new fire stations, parks, and paved roads across several local municipalities.
5) Completing major infrastructure projects like a wind farm, sewage systems, and water supplies.
6) Achieving two consecutive clean aud
This newsletter provides information for youth workers in Devon, including details of upcoming conferences and training opportunities. It lists local youth organizations and contact information. Funding opportunities are announced, such as grants from Devon Community Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation, and Woodward Charitable Trust. Resources for volunteers and training youth are also mentioned, including a handbook from NYA and activities from UK Youth. Upcoming training events in March and April on finance and funding applications are advertised.
Able Australia Services provides disability support services across multiple Australian states and territories. It supports over 4,000 individuals with disabilities through services like supported independent living, community participation, deafblind services, and community transport. The past year saw Able Australia transition some services to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, complete an external service review, expand its operations in Queensland, and increase its fundraising income through innovative events. The organization is focused on providing high quality, person-centered support and adapting to the changing disability sector landscape.
This document provides a summary of the activities and finances of Devon & Cornwall Refugee Support for the year ending December 2011. It lists the board of trustees and staff members. Total income was £182,212 while expenditures totaled £178,342, leaving a surplus of £3,870. Key sources of income included individual donations, grants, and contracts. The largest expenditure was payroll which amounted to 63% of total costs. The trustees expressed gratitude to funders for supporting the organization's work assisting asylum seekers and refugees.
This document provides an annual review of Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support (DCRS) for 2012. It includes information on DCRS' mission, trustees and staff, a review of 2012 highlighting changes in staff and trustees, an introduction of the new team leader Pat Joyce, a profile of the late sports coordinator Ellis Ransom, statistics on those helped by DCRS, funding, perspectives on project support work, training and volunteering programs, and a financial report. The review discusses changes in leadership and staffing in 2012, the impact of Ellis Ransom's sports programs, and the continued need to support asylum seekers and refugees in the region through challenging economic times.
This document provides details about the A1 Positive Recycling Project founded by Neil Wintrip in Exeter, UK in 1997. The project aims to set up an IT recycling and training center to provide skills training and reduce crime. However, Neil has struggled to get practical support and funding from local government agencies. While they provided advice, no hands-on help was given. Neil believes the center could help occupy youth and reduce crime if given proper support. It would also provide job training to help people find employment. The document outlines Neil's vision and plans for the center but notes he still requires funding and practical assistance to establish this community project.
The Swindon Older Peoples Forum newsletter provides updates on upcoming meetings and events. Their next Open Meeting and Annual General Meeting will be on October 22nd to discuss the impacts of recent welfare reforms. The forum focuses on raising awareness of support for older people, reviewing transportation options, and combating isolation. They provide contact information for several local organizations that offer services and support for seniors.
The document provides updates on various topics including ecdp news about opportunities to get involved with ecdp as a trustee or director and participate in focus groups on skills for care resources. It also provides local and national news updates such as upcoming disability sports days and 100 days remaining until the Paralympic Games.
This document provides an obituary for Hilary Nunn who passed away at age 76. It summarizes her involvement in the Hadley Wood community since moving there in 1973, including managing the Hadley Wood Association Centre for 8 years and being involved with the bridge club, golf club, and WI. It also provides background on her upbringing, career, marriage to Robin, and raising their family together in Hadley Wood and Sierra Leone. The obituary celebrates her full life and contributions to the community.
Press release pupil premium + adop register july2014Sir Martin Narey
The UK government is investing £20 million to provide additional educational support to adopted children through expanded access to Pupil Premium funding. This funding will help close attainment gaps between adopted and non-adopted children. Additionally, the government is piloting allowing approved prospective adopters to search an adoption registry which contains videos and profiles of children waiting to be adopted. This is aimed at expediting the adoption process and matching children in need with suitable families. Experts believe these measures will help more vulnerable children find permanent, loving homes and receive the support they need to thrive.
This document provides an overview of the community of Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. It details the city's location, population demographics, economic activities, partnerships with the local Katzie First Nation, key community assets and services, strengths, and ongoing community events and projects. Traffic issues and the need for more affordable housing were identified as priorities. The document utilizes maps and charts to visually represent this information about the community.
The document provides an update from the Trustees of the Hadley Wood Association regarding their activities over the past year and plans for upcoming events. It discusses efforts on crime prevention and the Treegate campaign. It announces the 50th anniversary fireworks event and AGM meeting. It provides notices about parking permits required for the school run and an upcoming consultation meeting on the Treegate plans between Network Rail, the Tree Council, and residents.
This newsletter provides updates on recent changes and activities at DCRS, a charity providing support to asylum seekers and refugees. It summarizes the retirement of long-time editor Geoff Read and a staff member, and welcomes new project support worker Hugh Marwick. It also previews upcoming fundraising efforts and quarterly newsletters, and summarizes various DCRS programs like English classes, sports activities, and receptionist training. The newsletter aims to keep supporters informed on DCRS's work while transitioning to a shorter, quarterly format.
The document provides an update on various topics including World Mental Health Day, which focuses on depression this year, and the start of the Essex Unite employment programme for disabled people run by ecdp. It also announces that Esther McVey has been appointed as the new Minister for Disabled People and discusses two government documents on fulfilling the potential of disabled people.
Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support (DCRS) provided services to over 11,000 people in 2011, a 28% increase over 2010. Key services included drop-in support 5 days a week, IT access, ESOL classes, advocacy, and activities. Staff and volunteers spoke many languages and provided interpreting. Challenges included a lack of housing and difficulties advocating for vulnerable groups like minors and those with mental health issues. Overall, DCRS continued fulfilling its mission of supporting asylum seekers and refugees despite a difficult political climate and limited resources.
The newsletter discusses proposed cuts to funding for Voluntary Youth Services (VYS) in Devon. The Local Authority is proposing to cut all of its funding to VYS, including funding for the manager position, effective July 2011. This is a 100% cut, disproportionate to cuts faced by other youth services and voluntary organizations. VYS has asked the Local Authority for an explanation of the unfair singling out of VYS. VYS will use reserve funds to provide some services for about a year but not at the current scale. VYS is asking member organizations what services they want continued and their priorities. VYS will hold briefings in May to discuss responses and any updates on the funding cuts. Representations opposing the cuts can
The newsletter discusses proposed cuts to funding for Voluntary Youth Services (VYS) in Devon. The Local Authority is proposing to cut all of its funding to VYS, including funding for the manager position, effective July 2011. This is a 100% cut, disproportionate to cuts faced by other youth services and voluntary organizations. VYS has asked the Local Authority for an explanation of the unfair singling out of VYS. VYS will use reserve funds to provide some services for about a year but not at the current scale. VYS is asking member organizations what services they want continued and their priorities. VYS will hold briefings in May to discuss responses and any updates on the funding cuts. VYS is urging support for
This newsletter provides information for those involved in youth work in Devon. It discusses developments over the past six months including a local authority scrutiny committee's positive recommendations regarding the voluntary sector. It also discusses Devon Youth Services' options appraisal exercise to identify the best future delivery model. Upcoming events and training courses are advertised. The annual VYS conference in February is announced which will focus on the "Big Society".
This newsletter provides information for those working in youth services in Devon. It announces changes to the UK government department responsible for education and children's services. It also provides notices of job vacancies, training courses, funding opportunities and other news relevant to youth work in the region, such as programs to address youth unemployment and support young fathers.
This newsletter provides information for youth workers in Devon, including contact details for local youth organizations, upcoming training events and deadlines for funding opportunities. It announces that volunteer board members are needed for VYS Devon and that the organization is offering affordable child protection training on various dates. It also encourages contributions to a county council scrutiny task group reviewing youth services funding and provision.
This document is a newsletter from the Devon Youth Service providing information on upcoming events, training opportunities, and funding resources for youth organizations in Devon. It lists details of a child protection training course on June 26th, the annual general meeting on June 22nd, and a survey for voluntary organizations. It also provides contact information for various local youth services and lists funding opportunities such as the Don't Stop Me Now extended services subsidy and the Youth Opportunity and Youth Capital Funds.
The document discusses a national citizen service program in Devon led by Young Devon. The program will provide places for 900 young people in 2011 to help with their transition to adulthood and encourage involvement in their local communities. Participants will engage in a two-week residential program and develop social action projects in their neighborhoods. The program aims to be flexible around school schedules to accommodate seasonal work.
The VYS Executive is asking member organizations for their support during an important time of transition as VYS has lost its local authority funding but has reserve funds and opportunities to bid for new funding. To ensure VYS can attract new funds and meet member needs, VYS is asking members to complete a questionnaire about their needs and desired services so VYS can plan effectively for the future. Briefing meetings will also be held in May for members to further discuss their needs.
This document contains information for youth workers in Devon, including details of upcoming conferences, training opportunities, and sources of funding and resources. Specifically, it announces a free annual conference on February 5th on the themes of "Big Society" and funding for local groups. It also lists two remaining dates for level 2 child protection training in January and February. Finally, it provides contact information for several youth organizations in Devon.
This newsletter provides information for youth organizations in Devon. It discusses the Big Society initiative and how cuts to public funding may impact voluntary organizations. While some funding is being maintained, the local youth organization VYS may face a 100% cut. This would greatly impact the services and support it provides. The newsletter provides regional news, events, training and resources for youth workers.
The newsletter provides information for youth organizations in Devon, including job vacancies, training courses, grants and national news. It summarizes an agreement between Devon Youth Service and VYS that aims to support youth work organizations and sets requirements for VYS such as increasing members by 20%. It also advertises several upcoming events on topics like the Big Society, social investment, and tendering for services.
This document provides a summary of youth-related events, training opportunities, resources and funding in Devon from December 2010. It lists upcoming conferences on the "Big Society" and child protection training. It also shares information on available furniture, a workshop on getting media coverage, various grant programs and guides on topics like involving young people and recruiting volunteers. The final item reminds readers of the free annual VYS Devon conference on February 5th, 2011.
This newsletter provides information for youth organizations in Devon, England. It announces that the Devon Youth Service has consulted with member organizations to determine what future services would be most valuable as funding from the local authority has been withdrawn. It also lists upcoming events, training opportunities, and sources of funding and resources for youth programs.
This newsletter provides information for youth organizations in Devon, including upcoming child protection training courses in July, September, October, and December. It also lists contacts for local youth services and opportunities for free training, funding, and resources such as a Tesco charity grant program and first aid courses through the South Devon YMCA. A special offer is available for youth groups at Dartmoor centers in July and information is provided on accessing youth network training funds between April and September.
This newsletter provides information for youth organizations in Devon, including contact details for local youth services, upcoming events and training opportunities, and sources of funding and resources. Key information includes a free event on vetting and barring requirements for organizations working with children, an opportunity for rural youth to share experiences with the BBC, a part-time volunteer position with Devon museums, and various grants and workshops available to support youth programs.
This document is the August 2010 issue of Youth News Local, a newsletter published by the Devon Youth Service (VYS). It provides information on upcoming youth-related events, training courses, and funding opportunities in Devon. Specifically, it announces a free digital and social media workshop for youth groups, several child protection training dates, and the Get Involved 2010 conference on the local voluntary sector. It also lists contact information for local youth services and funding sources like the Big Lottery Community Wildlife program and Co-operative Group Community Fund.
This document provides updates from various community organizations in Scotland. It discusses community transport services, which allow transportation for those who otherwise cannot access it. Such services include volunteer driver programs and minibus services. It also discusses efforts to protect vulnerable adults from abuse, including a new bill to address gaps in prosecution. Updates are provided on the Black Isle Cares initiative, including new projects to provide meals and support caregivers. The HSCN film on aging issues won an award.
The document provides information from Mid Sussex District Council on various topics:
1) It announces funding secured for improving outdoor play facilities and the completion of a new skate park.
2) It invites residents to comment on an affordable warmth strategy and announces a program to provide free home insulation.
3) It announces an upcoming climate change meeting for councillors and encourages reporting of empty homes.
1) The document discusses building credible relationships between Neath Port Talbot CVS and local government/other agencies to shape the local landscape through partnerships. It describes establishing the first compacts in Wales between the third sector and local authorities.
2) Over many years, Neath Port Talbot CVS has delivered services through volunteers and helped shape policy by building trust with partners and demonstrating results. They work closely with various groups to support communities.
3) The landscape continues to change with cuts to services, but volunteers have taken over services like libraries to keep them running. Neath Port Talbot CVS will maintain important partnerships to support volunteers and shape the local area.
Enable is a professional development program launching in September 2011 for people working with children, families, schools, and young people. It offers accredited and non-accredited short courses, conferences, seminars, and retreats to help both novice and experienced professionals integrate their Christian faith into their work. Courses are delivered across five centers in Belfast, Nottingham, Cambridge, Oxford, and Bristol, with costs varying depending on the specific program.
This document advertises 6 professional development training days for youth workers hosted by South West Youth Ministries during the 2011/12 academic year. Each day costs £30 or you can purchase access to all 6 days for £125. The dates and topics are listed along with the speakers for each event. The events will be held at Hill House Christian Centre in Otterhampton, Bridgwater and include worship, sessions with the speakers, lunch, and an evening celebration. Attendees can book by filling out and returning the booking slip along with payment.
This document provides information on various external grant funding opportunities for community projects and organizations in June 2011. It summarizes 14 different grant programs that cover a wide range of issues including biodiversity, the arts, social welfare, places of worship, financial inclusion, and more. Deadlines and award amounts are provided for each funding source.
An event is being held on Friday June 17th at Grosvenor Church in Barnstaple from 5:30-9:30pm. The event will include a cafe, gladiator jousting, and other activities from 5:30-7pm. The main event from 7-9:30pm will include worship led by Sam Parker, fun activities, and a teaching. Admission is free and people can join the United Barnstaple 2011 Facebook group or email enquires@grosvenorchurch.org.uk for more information.
The document announces a Gospel/Jazz weekend festival from June 24-26, 2011 in Devon, England. It features a gospel singing workshop on June 25th led by Scott Stroman and members of Black Voices exploring gospel styles. The workshop costs £11-£10. On June 24th, there will be a Jazz Vespers service at Nightchurch led by Stroman and musicians. On June 25th, a Jazz Psalms and Black Voices concert will be held featuring Stroman, Black Voices, and Eclectic Voices. The weekend concludes on June 26th with a Jazz Mass led by Stroman.
A community event is being held on Saturday 25 June from 12-6pm at C3 Church in Cheltenham. It will include a 6-a-side football tournament, BBQ, games, and a Zumba taster session. An evening event from 7-9:30pm with live music will follow. More information and team registration is available by emailing the provided addresses.
St Mellitus College is offering a new B.A. (Hons) Degree in Theology and Youth Ministry starting in September 2011. The degree is offered in partnership with XLP and Soul Survivor and provides students the opportunity to deeply explore their faith through lectures at St. Mellitus College alongside practical youth ministry experience through placements with St. Mellitus, XLP, or Soul Survivor. Students will learn from and work alongside experienced youth workers in an urban or suburban context. The degree aims to help students understand how to bring God's kingdom and serve the least and the lost.
The document promotes Cathedral Camps, a program that organizes week-long volunteer camps to preserve Britain's architectural heritage. Volunteers ages 16-25 help with restoration projects like cleaning monuments, gardening, and repairs. Camps provide meals and accommodation at affordable costs. Volunteers gain skills while exploring historic locations and meeting new people through hands-on preservation work.
This document is a booking form for "The Main Event", a youth event hosted by South West Youth Ministries. It provides details on the event schedule which includes a day pass to Crealy Adventure Park, exclusive access to the Megazone, barbecue, and evening entertainment. The form collects the attendee's name, address, date of birth, age, emergency contact information, medical conditions or allergies, and permission signatures. Payment of £18 is due with the completed form.
The document advertises a weekend camping event for young people aged 8-15 taking place in July at Shobrooke Park in Devon. The event, called SW Spree, will include various recreational activities such as inflatable games, sports, arts and crafts, kayaking, dance and talent shows. Participants will stay onsite and meals will be provided. Parents must complete a registration and medical form providing details about their child and consent for emergency treatment. The cost of attendance is £[amount] and includes all activities except an optional kayaking session for an extra £7.50.
This document is a booking form for a four-day rock school camp featuring training in vocal, guitar, drums, songwriting, and performance skills taught by professionals. The camp will be held from June 1-3, 2011 in Exeter and costs £95, which includes food and accommodation. Attendees will have the opportunity to record a professional quality single and be placed in bands during the camp. Interested individuals should complete the form with their contact and medical information and send it along with payment by May 26th to reserve their spot.
This medical form collects information about any special dietary requirements, allergies, medical conditions, emergency contacts, and consent for medical treatment for a child attending camp. It requests the child's name, their GP's contact information, their parent or guardian's name and contact number, and signatures giving permission for first aid, medication if needed, and for the child's photo or video to be taken during camp activities.
This document advertises an event called "Taste and See" taking place on Friday, May 6th 2011 from 7:30pm to 11pm at St Michael's Heavitree church in Exeter. The event will include prayer, worship, food, and fellowship and will also provide information for those interested in the Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage. For more details, contact Martin Thompson.
The document provides information on various Christian funding opportunities for March 2011, including grants for community projects run by churches, funding for social inclusion charities, grants for faith-based social action in deprived areas, support for disabilities charities, funding for church repairs, grants for monument restoration, teaching Christianity in schools, and funding for various Christian projects and church repairs. Contact details are provided for each funding opportunity.
The Archbishops' Council was established in 1999 to strengthen central policy and resource decision-making in the Church of England and help it face future challenges. The Council's role is to coordinate, promote, aid and further the work and mission of the Church. It has 19 members including 6 appointed positions, and the Archbishops are seeking a new member focused on youth or children's work who can contribute to the Church's mission and ministry with a commitment of at least 3 days per month.
The document summarizes the story told in "The Journey", a production by Teen Challenge UK about a young man's struggle with addiction and journey to recovery. It depicts his downward spiral into drug abuse and crime and desperate life as an addict. The man then finds hope and begins his fight for freedom through Teen Challenge UK's rehabilitation program. The Journey aims to share stories of hope and the new lives many graduates experience after escaping addiction. It intends to entertain, inform and challenge audiences of all ages.
Christians Together Exmouth are presenting Teen Challenge UK, a Christian charity that helps people overcome addictions. The event will take place on a specific date and location. Tickets can be obtained from the Christians Together Exmouth group or on the day of the event.
This document provides the draft programme for a conference on "Young People and Religion" to be held on May 18, 2011 at King's College London. The programme includes presentations on topics such as religion among university students in Britain, spirituality and social deprivation, religious identities of young asylum seekers, and perspectives of young religious people on sexuality. There will also be discussions on the transmission of Sikhism to younger generations, the history of Sunday schools and youth work in Christianity, and the impact of experiences of young Christian volunteers in Latin America. The day-long event concludes with reflections from Alister McGrath and is a free event but requires registration by April 18, 2011.
Mike Pilavachi and Martin Saunders will share stories from their experience working with youth and invite questions from attendees. There will also be a panel discussion on the future of youth work. The Key training course consists of 3 sessions that equip volunteers to work with children and youth by reflecting on why they do this work, exploring learning styles, and learning about safeguarding practices. Several workshops and sessions are also offered on topics like spirituality, using the Bible, gender issues, building relationships, discipleship, mentoring youth leaders, connecting with schools, and generating program ideas.
1. THE NEWSLETTER FOR ALL THOSE INVOLVED IN YOUTH WORK IN
DEVON AND PRODUCED BY VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES
Issue 1 – JANUARY 2011
THERE ARE BIG CHANGES AHEAD FOR CONTENTS
THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES FOR YOUNG Devon/Regional News
PEOPLE IN DEVON. WHAT ARE THE Events
IMPLICATIONS FOR THE VOLUNTARY Training Courses
SECTOR? Publications and Resources
Grants / Awards / Competitions
In my last piece for Youth News at the end of National News & Information
December, I referred to the fact that the Local
Authority is reviewing how services to young 2. recognises the coalition
people in Devon will be organised in the light of governments commitment to
impending reductions in public sector funding; localism and local involvement
and this government’s commitment to the notion through the Big Society in filling
of the ‘Big Society’, in which the voluntary sector the gaps to support a universal
will be encouraged to develop and expand its offer
role and its services.
3. endorses Devon County Council
A paper on the future delivery of services to moving to a 'commissioning'
young people was considered at the Council’s role in respect of the Youth
Cabinet Committee on 12 January and the Service.
following recommendations (in italics) were
approved: With regard to the third recommendation
above, the Committee considered three
That Cabinet: possible future delivery model options,
1. notes the national policy direction these being:
and role of the Local Authority in Option A. Retain current In-House mixed
ensuring that youth services are economy arrangements, i.e. the current
targeting the needs of vulnerable status quo arrangements regarding the
young people Devon Youth Services
VYS, YFC Centre, Retail Park Close, Marsh Barton Road, Exeter EX2 8LG
Tel / Fax: 01392 250976 E-mail: admin@vysdevon.org.uk
Registered Charity No. 1054442
www.vysdevon.org.uk
2. Option B. Merge with an existing Local Authority Controlled Company, such as, for
example, Careers South West
Option C. Outsource to a newly formed Social Enterprise or Mutual
The committee has rejected option A, which is ‘against the national direction of travel’ and
is less conducive to the Council’s commitment expressed in 3 above to move towards a
‘commissioning role’.
This, in effect, means that the current arrangements for delivery of services through the
Local Authority’s Youth Service will cease with effect from April 2012 and be replaced
either by options B or C. The cabinet committee has agreed that further investigations will
be made regarding these two options before deciding which one it will approve to replace
the existing arrangements from April 2012.
What are the implications of this for the voluntary sector? VYS is seeking to determine the
time scale for the next stage of this decision making process and the extent to which the
voluntary sector can input its views on which of the above two options would be best
suited to supporting its needs and its aspirations for development.
Clearly, it is also very important that the Cabinet makes a decision about a future delivery
model that is also consistent with its second recommendation above that it ‘recognises
the coalition governments commitment to localism and local involvement through
the Big Society in filling the gaps to support a universal offer’. In other words, the
Local Authority needs to make a decision that recognises and supports the future role of
the voluntary sector. Neither should it be overlooked that very many voluntary sector
organisations make big contributions in meeting the needs of vulnerable young people
(recommendation 1 above)
VYS, as an independent charitable organisation, with an important role in representing the
views of the sector, is determined to do this before the Council makes these crucial
decisions; and we aim to start this process at our Annual Conference on 5 February at the
Belmont Chapel in Exeter.
We also hope that the three VYS Vice presidents, Councillors Christine Channon, Saxon
Spence and Vanessa Newcombe, who may also be involved in this decision making
process, will be at the Conference to take part in the debate about the implications for the
sector and to hear your views about the future delivery of services to young people. It will
also be important to hear their views regarding the Council’s commitment of support to the
voluntary sector and our role in the development of the ‘Big Society’ in Devon.
Therefore, I very much hope that you can attend the VYS Annual Conference, which
includes a number of other important topics and information, details of which have been
circulated. Please contact either Juliet White or Anthea Parkyn at the VYS office if you
wish to book a place.
Both I and a considerably expanded VYS Executive Committee (six new members) look
forward to meeting you at the VYS Conference shortly.
Paul Allan, Chair
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3. DEVON NEWS
JOB VACANCIES - Visit the VYS website which is updated with new vacancies on a
regular basis – see http://www.vysdevon.org.uk/page/jobs
The Hollow Lane Club - Finance Officer. Part-time, home-based, 16 hours per month at
£13.50 per hour. Offered initially as a one year fixed-term contract. We require an
experienced person to be responsible for the financial management of The Hollow Lane
Club – an Exeter-based charity providing out of school hours activities for children and
young people with special needs and their siblings. You will be responsible for the monthly
payroll, operating the PAYE system, keeping accurate financial records and providing
timely management reports to the charity’s Trustees. You must have good communication
skills, be flexible and able to work on your own initiative. For a job description, please
contact the Administrator, C/o Ellen Tinkham School, Hollow Lane, Exeter EX1 3RW or
email contact@hollowlane.org.uk. The closing date for applications is 10th February and
interviews will take place the following week.
Bungalow Youth Project Assistant Youth Support Worker for 16 hours per week. The
Bungalow Youth Project require a dynamic and flexible Assistant Youth Support Worker
to work 16 hours per week during the evenings temporary for 12 months in the first
instance. Salary £6115 per annum. The ideal applicant will be need to be able to work
with a variety of young people in different settings from generic youth sessions to advice
and guidance work. You will be working as part of a small team and will receive support
from a professional youth worker. For an application pack and further information ring
01626 369283.
Breakthrough Music Project - Sound Gallery's group of volunteers have been
successful in securing funding from VCashpoint and YOF to run a music talent
competition where 15 acts will be chosen to audition in front of a panel of judges out of
which 3 will win a free day's recording worth £200 at Sound Gallery Studios plus the
opportunity to perform live at Exeter Phoenix. If you know of any young musicians (band,
solo or duet) who play original material, that are under 19 and live in the Southwest then
let them know of this opportunity. For details contact Marc Langdon
breakthroughmusicproject@gmail.com or call 01392-495 301. Deadline 28th January.
Devon Children’s Trust Bulletin – the latest issue is now available at:
http://www.devonchildrenstrust.org.uk/meetingsnews/bulletin.html
Devon Children’s Trust - A useful resource to help you find your way around the Trust is
the "Family service maps for professionals". The maps list all services around children and
young people and potential routes for consultation with both parents and their children.
There will be a further map showing other services that support parents and carers across
the county but this has not been completed yet. See
http://www.devonchildrenstrust.org.uk/toolkit/fsd.html
Devon Consortium Voluntary and Community Sector Baseline Study for Devon This
is an important and comprehensive research report. It maps the current position of the
voluntary and community sector organisations (VCOs) in Devon and identifies their
support needs. Both the summary document and the full report are available on the Devon
Consortium website http://www.devonconsortium.net/
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4. Devon Wheels 2 Work have managed to keep over 70 bikes on the road during the
winter months and now have several bikes available for loan - 50cc and 125 motorcycles.
All young people need is a provisional license and a CBT to get on the road. Public
transport is not always a viable option if you work out of hours or irregular shift patterns
and with the cost of fuel rising all the time a tank of fuel on a bike costs around five
pounds and you will get around 58 mpg. Wheels 2 Work have also got the workshop
available should your own bike need a service in preparation for the motorcycle season,
and have fully qualified technicians and the facility to do motorcycle MOTs. Their shop in
Halwill Junction has clothing and equipment or there is a link to its ebay shop from the
web site www.devonwheels2work.co.uk For details contact Aprille on 01409 220357.
Free YHA Membership - The Youth Hostel Association is currently offering free
Membership to schools and youth groups. http://www.devon.gov.uk/sc-jan1050002.pdf
Learning South West Quality Toolkit - see the briefing from VYON SW on this new
toolkit for quality assurance for youth work.
http://www.vysdevon.org.uk/page/workforce_development
Local Involvement Network for Devon (LINk Devon) has made a series of
recommendations to Devon’s Health and Social Care services, following a recently
published report that follows a consultation of nearly 500 young people across the county
over six months, in schools, events and youth organisations. The results highlight certain
areas where respondents felt that information could be easier to find, especially in the
areas of contraception advice and information on healthy eating, which could also be
available on-line, through a dedicated website.
http://www.linkdevon.org.uk/uploads/documents/Governance/reports/YP%20Survey%20re
port%20Final.pdf
Sir Francis Chichester Trust is offering young people (16-24 yrs) from Devon, including
Plymouth and Torbay, free places on Outward Bound courses (mainly 3 weeks) over the
summer holidays. Candidates are normally selected from those who have had few
opportunities for challenges of this nature in the past and the Trustees will look for some
indication that the young people concerned will really benefit and enjoy the experience
and learn from it! Outward Bound cannot take young people who will at the time of their
course be subject to any youth offending order. The closing date for applications is 4th
March. For more details and to download an application form go to
www.chichestertrust.org.uk and there are also links from there to the Outward Bound
website which gives much more information on the courses themselves. Alternatively
contact Anthea Parkyn on 01392 250976 or info@chichestertrust.org.uk
Sports Unlimited Funding Success - Horrabridge Youth Club recently received funding
from Sports Unlimited through West Devon Borough Council to run a Break Dance project
through the autumn term. Participants aged from 11yrs -18yrs received six break dance
sessions including two hour intensive workshops. Feedback has been fantastic with many
of the young people learning to dance for the very first time. In addition West Devon SK8
Club has set up a new roller skating and roller hockey club, based at Plymstock School on
Tuesday evenings as a result of a very successful Sport Unlimited activity programme. On
any night up to 19 young people took part and the decision to continue the sessions by
forming a new branch to the Tavistock based club was unanimous.
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5. Youth Music is looking for young people (14-19 years) to join its national singing team
and be part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad and you are invited to bring a group of
young people to a free singing event at Plymouth Music Zone on 13th February. This
exciting one day singing workshop for young people, led by Richard Frostick, is the
beginning of a selection process to find 150 young singers from all over the UK to join a
new national vocal group, Youth Music Voices Ensemble, which will have the fantastic
opportunity to perform in high profile events celebrating the London 2012 Olympic and
Paralympic Games. For details see www.youthmusic.org.uk/voices.
EVENTS
3rd February Migrant Communities Cultural Awareness Seminar - The Devon Migrant
Worker Task Group is leading a second FREE seminar for frontline agencies who have
face to face contact with Migrant Communities in Devon. Feedback was very positive from
our first cultural seminar in Jan 2010. There will be a Migrant Community panel of 5 who
are from diverse communities and who will talk about the differences in cultures, and
answer your questions regarding working with diverse Migrant Communities. This will be
held at Newton Abbot and the key aim is to try and ensure that migrant communities in
Devon receive accessible, inclusive and positive services from statutory and voluntary
agencies in Devon. For more details contact Louis Collins, Community Council of Devon,
on 01392 383443 or e-mail Louis@devonrcc.org.uk
5th February VYS (Devon) Conference – last chance to book your place for what should
prove to be an interesting and informative event with Susanne Rauprich, Chief Executive
of NCVYS, as the key speaker bringing everyone up-to-date with the national picture. Lots
more besides – the programme and booking form can be downloaded from the VYS
website www.vysdevon.org.uk
9th February Corporate and Community Fundraising courses – Two courses to be
held in Exeter. Essentials of Corporate Fundraising course runs in the morning and will
give valuable techniques to raise money from business. Essentials of Community And
Events Fundraising follows in the afternoon. For details see
http://www.companysolutions.biz/Course/584/Essentials+of+Corporate+Fundraising/
15th February Introduction to Facilitation Skills – this training from Cascade Training is
to be held at Sparkford, Yeovil. It is a practical one day course aimed at staff at all levels,
who would like to improve their skills at leading and facilitating group meetings and
planning processes. For details contact Cascade Training on 07854208369, email
Lauren@cascadetrainingplus.co.uk or see www.cascadetrainingplus.co.uk
16/17th February FREE 2-day Train the Trainers Programme is being offered by the
Regional Youth Work Unit as part of the Progress Programme. It is aimed at experienced
youth workers and other youth professionals and will be held at Bishops Hull House,
Taunton. The training is open to trainers who are already registered providers on the
Progress project and for individuals who would like to expand their training skills in work
with young people. See http://www.vysdevon.org.uk/page/workforce_development for
details and to book a place contact jane_shipton@learning-southwest.org.uk
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6. 17th February Emergency First Aid at Work - A practical course leading to the HSE
recognised qualification which is valid for three years. It is being held at Tavistock – for
details contact West Devon CVS on 01837 53392 or email info@westdevoncvs.org.uk
21st February Making a Difference: Involving children and young people in decision
making – a training event being run by Rachel Henderson at the Knight Club in Exeter.
The aim of the training is to promote the participation of children and young people in the
decision- making, commissioning and evaluation of the services they receive. If you would
like further information please contact Rachel Henderson on 07815 862075 or email
rachel.henderson@devon.gov.uk
24/25th February Effective Supervision Skills - This 2 day training from IDT is being run
in Exeter. It is a practical, process-focused course which builds confidence, incorporates
existing skills, and provides a flexible structure for managing supervision meetings.
Essential training for newly or recently appointed Supervisors/Managers, but also
invaluable for skills updating and affirming practice for those with more experience. For
details ring 01803 299049, email mail@idttraining.com or visit www.idttraining.com
3rd March Charity law, practice and governance update - This is an all embracing
course, being held in Bristol, that will be useful for charity trustees and managers,
accountants (and their staff) who carry out Independent Examinations or audits of
Charities, advisors who advise charities on governance matters and community
accountants. The cost is £50. See http://www.branchword.co.uk/course1.htm
8th March Small Charities Coalition is holding a ‘link up and learn’ day which will
provide you the opportunity to link up with other small charities and gain new contacts for
better access to advice and support in the future. Learn from the workshop leaders and
one another and get practical knowledge and understanding, leaving you better equipped
and more confident when you return to your charity. The event is being held in Taunton
and the cost is £10, which includes your lunch and refreshments throughout the day. It’ll
be a packed day of practical sessions covering a range of subjects such as online
fundraising, communications on a shoe-string, successful bid writing and charity legalities
with a host other interesting ways for you to gain new skills, new insights and new
contacts. See http://www.smallcharities.org.uk/taunton/?dm_i=7FK,CH3L,QUIEL,ZE4R,1
8th March Data Protection: how to manage sensitive data – a workshop being held in
Exeter and run by Cascade Training. It will explore both the legal framework and the key
implications of the Data Protection Act. This is a significant concern for all organisations
which collect and store sensitive or personal data. Illustrated with current examples of how
the Act works in practice, this workshop will offer plenty of opportunity for you to share
workplace experiences and to discuss some of the practical problems affecting your
organisation. Ring Lauren on 07854208369 or see www.cascadetrainingplus.co.uk
10th March Budgeting and Fundraising for Youth Arts Projects is a training event from
Artsplan to be held in Bristol. The course is aimed at organisations and individuals who
already have an idea for a youth arts project but are unsure on how to finance it. It will
take participants through a step by step guide for planning and drafting their own budget,
advise on the best way to fill in funding applications and suggest where to go to find the
funds needed. Cost is £75 and for details contact Artsplan on 02380 682535 or
artsplan@artswork.org.uk
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7. 12th March Principles of Play Workshop - This free training is aimed at practitioners
who do not already have a formal playwork qualification. It will introduce participants to the
play principles; enable you to apply the play principles in your practice; help you to
understand the role of the playworker; and explore play cues and the differences between
adult and child led agendas. The event takes place 9.30 – 2.30 in Exeter. For details
contact Nicole Rich on 01392 385425 or nicole.rich@devon.gov.uk
21st March Workshops on commissioning children's services The Department for
Education, in partnership with others , is holding a series of FREE training workshops on
modernising the commissioning of children's services, with this one being held in Bristol.
The workshops will bring together voluntary and community sector professionals, small
and medium size enterprise (SME) professionals, local children's commissioners and local
procurement professionals to look at the practicalities of modernising commissioning.
http://www.thesocialinvestmentbusiness.org/category/events/modernising-the-
commissioning-of-childrens-services/
22nd March New! Leadership: how to harness talent! This workshop from Cascade
Training is being held in Bristol. It is an ideal introduction to the leadership role for new
team leaders and managers - but also a useful refresher for more experienced team
leaders who want to improve their skills. The main focus of the course will be on the
crucial importance of good leadership in achieving results. See
www.cascadetrainingplus.co.uk or contact Lauren on 07854208369 or e-mail her at
lauren@cascadetrainingplus.co.uk
24th March An Introduction to Project Management Thursday 24th March - This
course from Cascade Training is being run in Plymouth and is an introduction to the
principles and practice of project management. It is suitable for all managers or project
team members who need to know the practical basics of initiating, managing and
evaluating the performance of small to medium sized projects. To successfully plan,
manage and close a project is something that all managers, regardless of position or role,
should be skilled in and feel confident about. See www.cascadetrainingplus.co.uk or
contact Lauren on 07854208369 or e-mail her at lauren@cascadetrainingplus.co.uk
24th March Financing Your Community Enterprise -This course from the Community
Council of Devon includes: Introduction to Social Enterprise model; Legal structures and
trading; and Business planning & funding strategies. It is being held at Spreyton and is
free with £10 deposit. For details ring 01392 383443.
30th March Benefits Overview - This half-day session from Workways is suitable for
anyone with limited or no knowledge of the UK benefits and tax credit systems. It will
provides a basic overview of the benefits and tax credit systems, giving information on
what can be claimed, in which situation, and how and where to claim them.
http://www.workways.org.uk/training.htm or ring 01392 677050.
19th April Improving Funding Applications - Make sure your organisation doesn't miss
out on the funding it deserves - learn to 'talk the talk' and ensure your applications are
relevant and compelling. This training is organised by Torridge CVS and for details
contact Kate Shanahan on 01237 420130 or e-mail administrator@torridgecvs.org.uk
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8. TRAINING
ADVA Training – to clarify, the courses are FREE for voluntary organisations in Devon
(excluding Plymouth and Torbay) with a limit of three free spaces on each course, except
for Level 1 where there is no limit. For information about the training see www.adva.org.uk
or contact Claire Birch on 01392 382567 or e-mail claire.birch@devon.gov.uk
Devon Safeguarding Children Board (DSCB) - Self-enrolment for the Safeguarding e-
learning modules is now available. Please do make the most of this excellent, currently
free resource. You may access one of five courses - the correct course will be determined
by answering the questions correctly in the Training Allocation Quiz. You can work
through the training material and then take the quiz at the end of the module. This will
enable you to print off a certificate as evidence of your achievement. Each module takes
approximately 2 hours to complete and you can work through the interactive modules at
your own pace and dip in and out of them at your own convenience. See
http://devoncc.safeguardingchildrenea.co.uk/
Eddystone Trust has a range of FREE training courses coming up at various venues
across Devon in the coming months. For details see www.eddystone.org.uk or email
training@eddystone.org.uk
Fund it, Build it is a course from the Community Council of Devon that is being run in
Broadclyst on 8th February and Kenn on 10th March. It is a course for communities
involved in capital works projects that will:
♦ Introduce the New BLF Community Building Grant
♦ Help you to explore external funding opportunities
♦ Enable you to develop a capital investment plan
♦ Check whether your project is investment ready and financially sustainable.
♦ Develop your skills for writing successful funding bids
♦ Enable you to meet other funders and support agencies; see logos
Courses cost £20 per person for DACB members and £30 for non-members(subsidised
by Devon County Council). Lunch and refreshments are provided. Contact Eleanor Rutley
on 01392 382533 or email eleanor@devonrcc.org.uk
Introduction to Youth Work – a course will run at Braunton Youth Centre in March/April
on 6 Wednesdays and 2 Saturdays. For further details contact Bruce Freeman on 01647
440526 or 07980 792298.
Money Mastery and Money Mastery Meets the Benefits Trap courses - The National
Youth Agency is offering youth organisations and local authorities the chance to host free
in-house training courses, to help youth professionals gain vital skills in supporting young
people to overcome money issues or get out of the ‘benefits trap’. Contact Holly-Marie
Draper on 07921 867847 for details.
On-line Child Protection Training - Safe Network has partnered with EduCare to
provide FREE child protection training for not-for-profit organisations. There are four
different online learning programmes available in concise, bite-size modules. See
http://www.safenetwork.org.uk/training_and_awareness/Pages/default.aspx
OpenLearn - The Open University (OU) is making available its free OpenLearn web
resources for people who are active on management committees and boards of charities
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9. and voluntary and community organisations. Specifically in OU’s sights are: small
voluntary and community organisations in rural areas/small towns; User Led
Organisations in the social care arena; organisations working with young people; and
recent graduates interested in paid or voluntary roles in the Sector. OpenLearn already
contains many free OU course materials relevant to trustees, and plans to set up eTrustee
(provisional name), a dedicated Trustee Development space on the site. It will bring
together and classify free-to-access educational material about governance from OU and
elsewhere. Users will be guided to the material likely to best suit their requirements.
www.open.ac.uk/openlearn
Safer Recruitment – CWDC has launched an online training package that covers what
constitutes abuse, recruitment processes that should be followed, the current
arrangements for vetting and checking and how to manage allegations. They are also
running face-to-face Safer Recruitment Training, across England through a consortium led
by Action for Children. These will run in Taunton on 18th February and Plymouth on 24th
March. There are a limited number of free places for small organisations.
http://www.cwdcouncil.org.uk/safeguarding/safer-recruitment
Subsidised Training with the Progress project which provides a subsidy for accredited
training for staff and volunteers in the VCS working with young people. Available only until
March, all training offered is on the Qualifications and Credits Framework (QCF) and
builds towards full qualifications. Learners are able to access multiple units, with many of
the training providers offering tailored and unique packages of training. It's really easy to
get started with Progress. If you're interested in finding what training might benefit you
take the self-assessment exercise and if you are a voluntary organisation considering
training for your staff and/or volunteers, remember accredited training not only sends a
strong signal about the quality of your workforce to funders and commissioners, it also
demonstrates your commitment to the professional development of your staff and
volunteers. http://www.ncvys.org.uk/blogs.php?act=view_topic&id=205
PUBLICATIONS AND RESOURCES
Barrier Busting is a new website from Government where charities and community
groups can ask for help in overcoming bureaucratic obstacles to their work. Questions
logged on the site will be answered by civil servants. It will let people setting up or running
local community projects submit queries about regulations, such as by-laws or health and
safety rules, that hinder them in their work. A team of civil servants at the department will
be responsible for helping the groups overcome the problems. Those who log problems
on the site will be given an ID number so that they can track the progress of their case
online. They will also be given the contact details of a civil servant responsible for helping
them. A CLG spokeswoman said common bureaucratic obstacles to community action
also included planning regulations and Criminal Records Bureau checks.
http://barrierbusting.communities.gov.uk/
Challenge and Lead is a new publication that offers young people a five stage plan to
support leadership and challenge. Developed by the National Youth Agency, the
resource’s five-stage plan provides activities on forming a working relationship within the
group; identifying issues to explore; formulating an action plan; developing and delivering
a campaign; and reviewing what’s changed. It has been developed in conjunction with a
group of young people making up The Youth of Today’s Youth Leadership Team who
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is available as a free download http://www.nya.org.uk/challenge-and-lead
Generating Local Media Coverage - The media always want good local stories, or a
local angle on a national story, especially with a human interest. This briefing from Media
Trust is full of useful information (they have a range of resources on their website). See
http://resources.mediatrust.org/guides/public-relations/generating-local-media-
coverage/?dm_i=46N,BR4H,RMOTU,X9KV,1
Good Governance: a Code for the Voluntary and Community Sector – the second
edition of this NCVO guide sets out best practice for governing a voluntary or community
organisation and builds on the original version from 2005, and should be clearer with less
jargon. It is based on six key principles describing how an effective board provides good
governance and leadership:
♦ understanding their role;
♦ ensuring delivery of organisational purpose;
♦ working effectively both as individuals and a team;
♦ exercising effective control;
♦ behaving with integrity;
♦ being open and accountable.
The Code explains why each principle is important, and gives examples of how to apply
them in practice. There is a summary version as well as the full document at
http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/codeofgovernance
National Youth Homelessness Scheme – this is a knowledge base for local authorities
and their partners to help prevent and tackle youth homelessness.
http://www.communities.gov.uk/youthhomelessness/
So you want to work with young people? This is a new resource handbook from the
NYA for training and supporting volunteers. It is a compilation of over 50 activities that has
been devised as an introduction for volunteers who want to work with young people. Email
sales@nya.org.uk or go to www.nya.org.uk
Sparked is a new micro-volunteering website where non-profit organisations can register
to receive help with design, media, marketing and more and those with professional skills
can sign up to turn their spare time into social good. For more details visit:
https://www.sparked.com/
The Little Activity Book is a collection of practical group challenges from UK Youth. It
guides leaders through 22 practical and physical activities and will increase young
people's ability to function within a group and build their sense of well-being.
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/the-little-activity-book/11775735
The Technology Handbook has been produced by LASA to be a central repository of all
information relevant to the configuration and management of the technology services
within an organisation - from your ISP login details to where licence keys are stored.
Aimed at whoever it is in the organisation who has responsibility for supporting,
developing, managing and securing ICT systems, there are 8 sections: the organisation,
compliance, inventory, configuration, contracts, policies, procedures, and appendices.
See http://www.lasa.org.uk/publications/computanews-guides/
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11. Youth Active Toolkit - UK Youth and Youth Active have worked together to produce this
resource to help encourage young people to take up sport and physical activity. This
toolkit can either be used in its own right or can be used to recognise the learning and
participation skills through the Youth Achievement Awards (YAA). This toolkit sets
appropriate challenges and targets through sports, in game and activities, cycling,
swimming, basketball, football, athletics, cricket, racquet sports, dance, action sports,
circuit training and fitness. It also goes through the benefits of sport; how to introduce
sports and physical activities to young people; 14 sample worksheets, ideas for workers,
peer leaders and volunteers and progression in sports and fitness.
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/youth-active-toolkit/11775702
Volunteering whilst getting benefits - This guide from the Department for Work and
Pensions explains how benefits work in a range of situations where an individual is also
volunteering http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/dwp1023.pdf
GRANTS/AWARDS/COMPETITIONS
Amendment – incorrect contact details for the David Knightly Charitable Trust in the last
issue. The correct details are: David Knightly Charitable Trust, c/o Rachel Butterworth,
Middlewick House, St Mary Bourne, near Andover, Hants SP11 6AJ, Tel: 01264 73826.
Breaks 4 Kids is a charitable fund, run by YHA (Youth Hostel Association) that supports
under-privileged young people under the age of 18, travelling as part of an organised
group such as; youth club, church group, or a group organised by a body such as the
Youth Offending Group or Connexions. They offer grants for up to 50% of the cost of
accommodation and food. Applications for funding can be made at any time but must be
made at least 8 weeks before the trip commences. http://www.breaks4kids.co.uk/schools-
and-groups/index.aspx
BT's Big Voice is a national competition to support the 2012 London Olympic and
Paralympic Games. It is open to young people 11 - 19 years old, working in teams of
between 5 and 8 members under the supervision of a responsible adult.
http://www.btplc.com/Responsiblebusiness/Supportingourcommunities/Learningandskills/
London2012/BigVoice/default.aspx
Devon Community Foundation provides grants to voluntary grass roots community
groups working to relieve the effects of poverty and disadvantage in the county of Devon.
The highest priority is given to small-budget, community-based organisations and can be
for capital and revenue expenditure. A range of Funds are available offering grants of up
to £5,000. Applicants must be registered charities or voluntary organisations which are
constituted for charitable purposes. Applications for small grants can usually be made at
any time and are assessed at quarterly meetings. See http://www.devoncf.com
Garfield Weston Foundation provides funding for projects in the UK with no specific
priorities for funding and a wide range of charitable activity being supported. There is no
strict limit on the size of the grant given as every application is considered on its own
merits. In general, the Trust looks for organisations to have raised the majority of funding
through local or statutory sources before an application is made. It is highly unlikely that
the Foundation will consider making a grant to organisations that cannot demonstrate
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http://www.garfieldweston.org
Lawrence Atwell's Charity provides grants or loans for young people based in the UK
and aged between 16 and 26 towards the cost of vocational training or equipment that is
essential for work. The charity's aim is to assist young people who come from a low-
income background to become qualified or equipped to work in their chosen career.
Funding can cover tuition, enrolment, examination or registration fees, general living
expenses during study/training and other specific items.
http://www.skinnershall.co.uk/charities/lawrence-atwell-charity.htm
Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales supports registered charities that help
disadvantaged people to play a fuller role in communities across England and Wales. The
Foundation’s approach to good grant making is designed to work with charities from initial
enquiry through the lifetime of a grant. It is a consistent and transparent approach that
ensures the Foundation gives the best support and advice to charities irrespective of the
outcome of their application. It will fund core costs such as salaries and other overheads.
See www.lloydstsbfoundations.org.uk
Rayne Foundation provides grants to a range of projects, mainly around disadvantage,
so see the website for more details. http://www.raynefoundation.org.uk
sported. is a charitable organisation which provides funding and capacity building
services to the community and voluntary sports sector and is now working in Devon. If you
provide sporting activity for young people aged 11-25 then have a look at the sported.
leaflet http://www.vysdevon.org.uk/news/2334 and find out more. The regional manager is
Julian Wills - 07901 339335, 01822 850454 or email j.wills@sported.org.uk
Swimathon Foundation is offering grants of between £300 and £2,500 to swimming
pools, community organisations and charities who can demonstrate how funding will allow
them to help more people participate in and enjoy swimming and to make swimming more
accessible. Whether you’re a scout leader that would like to take your troop for a day at an
open air pool, a healthy living group wanting to try our Aquaerobics for the first time or a
scuba diving club desperate for new equipment, a grant could be the helping hand you
need! For more information see www.swimathon.org/foundation or ring 0845 459 9016 or
e-mail info@swimathonfoundation.org The next deadline for applications is 21st March.
Wakeham Trust provides grants to registered charities, community and voluntary groups
in the UK to help re-build communities through community participation and can cover
start-up costs, equipment and publicity. Grants of between £75 and £750 are provided
and the Trust favours small charities - often, but not always, start-ups.
http://www.wakehamtrust.org
Woodward Charitable Trust awards grant funding to small-scale, locally-based
charitable initiatives in the UK. There are one-off small grants of between £100 and
£5,000 and large grants of over £5,000 over a maximum of three years available. The
Trust is particularly interested in helping smaller organisations which offer direct services.
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the Trust to discuss their work before
making an application and applications for large grants will be rejected unless applications
are discussed with the Trust's administrator prior to submission. See:
http://www.woodwardcharitabletrust.org.uk
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13. Young Carers – UK Youth have been awarded a grant by Children in Need to provide
respite weekends for young carers from across the UK and is offering 10 weekends over a
period of one year for up to 10 young carers per weekend at Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre,
Hampshire, UK Youth's Headquarters in the New Forest. The weekend will give young
carers aged 13 - 18 the opportunity to explore new surroundings and take part in exciting
adventure and environmental activities. The weekend will be FREE to young carers with
activities, accommodation, full board catering and money towards travelling expenses
provided for the successful applicants applying for a grant.
www.ukyouth.org/whatwedo/Opportunities+for+Young+Carers+at+Avon+Tyrrell
Getting Funding and Planning Successful Projects – the Big Lottery Fund has recently
revised its approach to outcomes and has produced this guidance for organisations
applying for a Big Lottery Fund grant from 1st November 2010. It is a simple step-by-step
introduction to the fundamental concepts and principles that you will need to know about if
you are going to apply for funding from BLF. See http://www.biglearningzone.org.uk/
NATIONAL NEWS AND VIEWS
Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) - ClickCEOP is an advice and help
centre where you can access guidance on a broad range of topics to help protect children,
or alternatively report a concern directly to CEOP. It’s children and young people’s
programme Thinkuknow is used in schools nationwide to educate young people about
how to stay safe online. CEOP has been working with social networking sites such as
Facebook, BEBO, MSN and other major service providers to put internet safety advice at
the fingertips of children through the ClickCEOP application. Facebook users should visit
www.facebook.com/clickceop to add the ClickCEOP app to their profile. The app is free
and easy to use, and gives immediate access to internet safety advice as well as being
able to report any suspicions. If you become a friend of the page, CEOP will invite you to
free online safety surgeries and send you updates. For more on CEOP go to
http://www.ceop.police.uk/
Commercialisation of Childhood - The Office of the Children's Commissioner for
England has launched a survey, developed by children and young people, to examine this
issue. The children and young people's advisory group, which is made up of 19 young
people aged 8 to 18 is looking at the topic and is aiming to gather the views of children
and young people across England. A questionnaire was devised by the group to attempt
to find out the sorts of things children and young people want to own and why. The
group will report the findings to Reg Bailey’s review of commercialisation and
sexualisation of childhood. The deadline for completing the survey is 28th January. See
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/commercialworld
Comprehensive Cuts - part two This second paper from NCVYS (see
http://www.vysdevon.org.uk/news/2332 ) builds on its initial report Comprehensive Cuts
published in 2010. The report provides an up to date look at the impact of changes to
policy and funding as well as spending cuts affecting young people across England.
NCVYS is extremely concerned about the cumulative impact of these changes: the overall
picture is one of less financial support for young people, receding support for those
working with young people to develop them and reduced investment in the charitable
sector which could be a source for training, skills development and employment
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serving young people is needed. To this end, they are working with officials at the
Department for Education to bring together key ministers at a youth summit to ensure that
decisions from the centre are serving young people in a coordinated and coherent
fashion. If you would like to discuss the findings of this report or for more information
about the youth summit, please don’t hesitate to contact Susanne Rauprich on
susanne@ncvys.org.uk
Consultation: Green Paper on Giving - Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude
launched the paper that sets out the Government's initial ideas for building a stronger
culture of giving time and money. The aim is to start a national debate on our society's
attitudes to giving. The paper proposes a new role for government as a facilitator of giving,
making it easier for philanthropists, volunteers and charities to form partnerships. It
proposes that the Government will provide:
♦ At least £50 million of match funding over the next four years to encourage the building
up of local endowments as part of the Community First programme.
♦ Additional funding to neighbourhood groups to help them implement their projects and
plans.
♦ A Volunteer Match Fund, worth up to £10 million per year, to double the benefit of
private donations to voluntary projects.
♦ An England-wide Volunteering Infrastructure programme worth £42.5 million over the
next four years that will provide brokerage as well as frontline support to volunteers and
the organisations that manage them.
The paper also sets out wide-ranging ideas, including the use of online and social media,
for making giving and voluntary action in the UK "as easy and attractive as possible". See
http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/resource-library/giving-green-paper.
Deadline for comments 9th March.
Consultation on Tackling Child Poverty and Improving Life Chances - The
government is calling on voluntary groups, charities and local communities to give their
views on its latest strategy to tackle child poverty. This is a cross-department consultation
on the government's approach to ending child poverty and improving life chances. The
strategy looks to address poverty through placing a greater emphasis on social mobility
and opportunity to help combat cycles of educational underachievement, worklessness
and family breakdown. Consultation deadline is 15th February.
http://www.education.gov.uk/inthenews/pressnotices/a0071184/government-sets-out-new-
vision-for-ending-child-poverty
There is also a series of short films to launch at the same time as the consultation.
http://www.education.gov.uk/childrenandyoungpeople/families/childpoverty/a0069978/tack
ling-child-poverty-films
Drinking to Belong: Understanding young adults' alcohol use within social
networks is a new report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation that examines the
relationship of young people with alcohol, and identifies the factors behind their drinking
habits. It suggests that excessive alcohol consumption is the norm in young adulthood
and highlights the influence of friends' behaviour, and of alcohol pricing.
http://www.jrf.org.uk/sites/files/jrf/alcohol-young-adults-full.pdf
Early Intervention Grant and Pupil Premium - Education Secretary Michael Gove has
set out the two-year funding allocations for local authorities and one-year funding
allocations for maintained schools. This includes details of the new Early Intervention
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and the pupil premium. The amount to be allocated through EIG will be 10.9% lower than
the aggregated 2010-11 funding through the predecessor grants. The EIG is not ring-
fenced, giving local authorities the flexibility to respond to local needs and drive reform.
Those centrally-directed grants to support services for children, young people and families
which will be replaced by the EIG include the Connexions, Children's Fund, Youth
Opportunity Fund, Youth Crime Action Plan, Positive Activities for Young People
Programme, Youth Taskforce, Young People Substance Misuse, Teenage Pregnancy.
The pupil premium, which will provide additional funding for deprived pupils, will be £430
per deprived pupil in 2011-12 and allocated to pupils currently eligible for free school
meals. In 2011 the total spending on the premium will be £625m, but this figure will rise
each year until 2014. As funding for the premium increases, the government will boost the
amount of money each child receives and by 2013, the premium will be extended to all
children who have previously been eligible for free school meals.
http://media.education.gov.uk/assets/files/pdf/m/michael%20goves%20letter%20to%20loc
al%20authorities%20%20%2013%20december%202010.pdf
Early Intervention: Next Steps - The interim findings of the early intervention review, led
by Labour MP Graham Allen, recommends that nineteen of the most effective early
intervention programmes should be supported and expanded, with a new body created to
promote effective practice. It also recommends the creation of 15 "local early intervention
places" to spearhead the development of practices. These areas would be supported by a
newly created Early Intervention Foundation. Allen makes a total of 34 recommendations
in the report, stating there is no need for new legislation or immediate additional public
expenditure for them to be implemented. http://www.cypnow.co.uk/bulletins/Daily-
Bulletin/news/1050038/?DCMP=EMC-DailyBulletin
Energy: How fair is it anyway? The Department of Energy and Climate Change has
published this report from its Youth Advisory Panel, which finds that there is huge support
for renewable energy among young people. It calls for greater youth consultation on
energy and climate change policy and for young people to get involved. The report calls
for: a fair deal for young people in the decision-making process; work to ensure that
Government does not lock young and future generations into ecological debt; and
continued engagement in dialogue with the youth constituency and stakeholdership to
ensure that the youth perspective is heard, and responded to, by Government.
http://www.decc.gov.uk/assets/decc/About%20us/youth-panel/961-energy-how-fair-youth-
panel.pdf
European Year of Volunteering - 2011 has been designated as the European Year of
Volunteering within the European Union. The purpose of the Year is to support the efforts
of member states and civil society organisations to create conditions which are conducive
to the development of volunteering across Europe. The Year provides an excellent
opportunity to support the development of social action, a key pillar of the Big Society and
the Cabinet Office is making available small scale contracts and grants for organisations
to develop and implement activity within England, as part of the national work programme
for European Year of Volunteering. See http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/news/grants-
available-european-year-volunteering
Localism Bill - The Department for Communities and Local Government has published
this bill, that intends to: devolve significant new powers to councils; establish new rights
for local people and communities to take over services (for example through employee-
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citizens a right to have referendums on local issues and to veto council tax rises; give
greater financial autonomy to local government, and return decision-making powers on
housing to local councils and communities through a new Community Right to Build.
DCLG has also published an “Essential Guide” to the Bill, which sets out six actions
central government will need to take to achieve and maintain the radical shift in power, - in
behaviour, expectation, and culture - which must go alongside the changes in law
proposed in the Bill. http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/corporate/1794946
NCVO has also produced a briefing paper on the Bill which is at:
www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/sites/default/files/Decentralisation_and_Localism_Bill_briefing.pdf
Renewed Compact – this has now been launched by the Cabinet Office. It is shorter and
more focused than the previous agreement and aims to create the right environment for
partnership working. In addition, the National Audit Office will carry out a one-off study into
the operation of the Compact across government which will be reported to parliament. The
Compact recognises the need for national and local support and development
organisations to be resourced in order to assist civil society organisations with their
capacity and capability to deliver positive outcomes. Alongside the renewed Compact, the
new Accountability Guide details various avenues to pursue complaints or concerns about
Compact non-compliance, as well as details of major programmes to ensure Compact
reporting takes place regularly. http://www.compactvoice.org.uk/resources/using-compact
The Cost of Exclusion: Counting the cost of youth disadvantage in the UK is a new
report from the Prince's Trust that estimates that the number of young people aged
between 16 and 24 claiming unemployment benefit for more than 12 months has
quadrupled since the start of the recession to 232,000, and therefore that youth
unemployment currently costs the country up to £155m a week. It also finds that the cost
of youth crime in Britain has risen to £1.2bn a year due to more young people being
imprisoned. http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/pdf/COE_full_report.pdf
Young People in Governance is a report from research consultancy nfpSynergy that
considers organisational experiences of overcoming the barriers to involving young people
in governance. A key recommendation of the report is that there is no ‘one-size fits all’
model when it comes to engaging young people in governance - each organisation must
consider which mechanisms will work best for their needs. Research has found that young
people’s civic involvement doesn’t just improve their own outcomes. There are ten key
findings in the summary. See
http://www.nfpsynergy.net/includes/documents/cm_docs/2010/y/young_people_in_govern
ance.pdf
Young Voices ‘Stronger Together’ is a research report from the British Youth Council
which found that the involvement of youth councillors in public decision making not only
increased young people's participation in decision making by 89%, but also improved the
quality of youth services (62%) and saved the council money (22%). See
http://www.byc.org.uk/asset_store/documents/young_voices_stronger_together_web.pdf
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