Community Network for Manchester Full Text Bulletin – 24 April 09
About Community Network for Manchester Bulletin:
This bulletin provides a round-up of all the information uploaded to the Community Network for Manchester website over the last week. It covers the following key areas:
News
Events
Opportunities (including employment, volunteering, training, tender and consultation opportunities)
Network News
Message to Community Network for Manchester e-bulletin readers
The Community Network for Manchester website was offline on Thursday 23rd April due to a technical fault.
The site is now up and running again. However, if you are experiencing difficulties viewing links from the Community Network for Manchester e-bulletin, you may need to press the 'refresh' button at the top of your internet browser to view the website.
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Network update
As you are all aware CN4M has not had funding confirmed beyond this financial quarter. It was expected to have received an indication as to whether CN4M would be asked to continue in its important role or that the outcomes of the review would need to go out for tender before the end of March now but it is hoped a decision should be announced shortly.
Due to this uncertainty, and a 7.2% cut in our budget from last year, CN4M’s Executive Group has had to make some very challenging decisions in relation to the support to sub-networks in relation to funding and core team structure. All sub-networks that have submitted application forms will be contacted over the next week with the decisions on the funding and activities proposed. Please be aware that this is for the first quarter only and will almost certainly be reviewed for the remainder of the year.
In addition, we have had to say goodbye to two valuable members of staff at the end of March. Francess Tagoe, Network Development Co-ordinator, was made redundant due to the cuts in funding and Lucy Thomson, Business Development Manager, was successful in her application to lead a new initiative in Newcastle setting up a people’s assembly to engage with the local strategic partnership. Both Fran and Lucy wish to pass on their thanks and regards to you all for your support over the years. We wish them good luck in their future careers.
Until we have confirmation on funding we are unable to recruit to fill any posts. In order to continue to provide an effective support function to sub-networks, as well as continuing our valuable information, communication and engagement functions, we will be putting in place temporary measures:
1. All members of the core team and Executive Group can be contacted for general information or to seek out who would be the most appropriate person to speak to.
2. On any issues to do with finance and monitoring, please continue to contact Stuart Cooper or John Doyle.
3. Estelle Worthington will continue to support the information and communication function. However, Estelle will be the main contact for sub-network support issues. Any issues Estelle cannot address immediately will be passed to the Management Team or Executive Group for a response.
4. Michelle Foster will continue to provide support in publicity and marketing but will deliver the information and communications functions Estelle will not be doing due to her new role.
5. On any strategic issues, please continue to contact Cath Taylor or myself.
6. Chiara Mallia will continue to provide the office management and secretariat support to a number of areas such as the Executive Group and the Third Sector Strategy Group.
Thank you for your continued support and together I am sure we can overcome any issues that arise.
In the event that you have any queries or concerns please get in touch!
Best Wishes,
John
(Tel: 0161 234 2921 email: john@cn4m.net)
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One and All exhibition at Manchester's Castlefield Gallery
One and All is the gallery showing of the artworks that were featured in the city wide exhibition "I don’t know about Community Networks, but I know what I like..." which were shown at various community centres across Manchester in January 2009. Through this exhibition seven North West based contemporary artists examine and respond to the themes, environments, structures and networks of community and voluntary engagement in Manchester.
"I don’t know about community networks, but I know what I like…" was initiated as an art research project by Alison Kershaw during time spent with the Culture Pool of Community Network for Manchester.
The exhibition runs until Sunday 17th May 2009, and the gallery is open Wednesday – Sunday, from 1:00 - 6:00pm.
Venue: Castlefield Gallery, 2 Hewitt Street, Manchester, M15 4GB
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Latest Network Events
Voluntary Sector Mental Health Forum Conference
Posted April 24th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Manchester Alliance for Community Care’s (MACC) Voluntary Sector Mental Health Forum Conference will give you a chance to meet colleagues from a range of local voluntary sector groups, find out about the developments of Manchester’s Third Sector Strategy, set the goals for the Mental Health Third Sector Strategy and find out what MACC can do to support the sustainable development of local Third Sector organisations.
Date/ Time: 30th April, 10:00am – 4:00pm,
Venue: St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green.
For further information, or to book a place please contact Pauline Clark at MACC on 0161 834 9823, or email: pauline@macc.org.uk
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Service User Involvement Conference - Service User Network for Homeless People
Posted April 23rd, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Service User Network for Homeless People will be holding a best practice conference in Service User Involvement.
Date/Time: Monday 29th June 2009,
Venue: Mechanics Institute in Manchester.
This conference will focus on the success of recipients of a small grant from the SUN, aimed at facilitating new service user involvement activities.
It is hoped that this event will inspire staff and service users to take user involvement forward, and generate examples of good practice ideas and methods for small scale user involvement.
Save this date in your diaries and look out for details in the near future.
For further information, contact the co-ordinator, Lorna Bustard on 0161 834 1661, or e-mail sun@nearis.com.
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Project Updates
New Report Released - Developing the Volunteering Infrastructure in Manchester
Commissioned by Community Network for Manchester, this report is the culmination of a consultation process which engaged those working at both a practical and strategic level on volunteering issues in Manchester.
The report sets out three key recommendations:
Provide a clear strategic direction for volunteering in the city.
Implement a co-ordinated approach to good practice support in the city.
Create a central hub to improve access to volunteering for Manchester residents.
The full report can be found below.
Further information about the consultation process can be found at: http://www.cn4m.net/node/516
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Research on the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organisations in Manchester
Community Network for Manchester is conducting research into the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organisations in Manchester.
This research project will seek to provide evidence from a number of organisations on the direct impact of the economic downturn on their organisation both in the short term and long term. The research will identify examples of good practice and partnership working and establish what support Third Sector organisations in Manchester will need during the economic downturn and beyond.
The data-gathering phase of the research was carried out from February to March 2009.
The research report will be made available in the next couple of weeks - so watch this space!
For further information, please see the proposal paper below.
Key Contact Email Address:
catht@cn4m.net
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Paper for PSB Feb 09 Economic Downturn (1).doc 33.5 KB
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Next Strategy Group Meeting and Networking Events
Community Network for Manchester Networking Meeting - Tuesday 28th April 2009
Start: 28/04/2009 - 16:00
End: 28/04/2009 - 19:00
Timezone: Etc/GMT+3
The next Community Network for Manchester Networking Meeting will take place on Tuesday 28th April, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm, at MDDA (Manchester Digital Development Agency), Lower Ground Floor, 117-119 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6ED.
A venue map can be found on the MDDA website: http://www.manchesterdda.com/directions/
The venue is accessible via a street-level lift. If you have any particular access or dietary requirements that you would like us to be aware of, please inform us by phone (0161 234 2916) or email (estelle@cn4m.net) by Tuesday 14th April.
What will the networking event involve?
The event will involve interactive workshops. Initial plans are for one of these workshops to focus on the recommendations which have emerged from CN4M’s research into the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organsiations (specifically, how these recommendations can be turned into positive action).
Another workshop will focus on information exchange both within our networks and across the sector (specifically, how we can create opportunities for sharing information from meetings, events and conferences; and how we can create opportunities for mutual support through informal information exchange).
Two current Consultations will also be highlighted. You will have the opportunity to contribute to both workshops and there will be plenty of opportunities for networking during the event.
Please let us know if you are able to attend the event, and if you have any queries or comments, by phoning 0161 234 2916 or emailing estelle@cn4m.net.
Calendar
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Local/Regional News
Greater Manchester & beyond coalition of people living with HIV & AIDS (GMBC)
GMBC were set up to campaign against discriminatory practices in the city of Manchester and beyond. GMBC aims to influence polices and expand public awareness around HIV and AIDS, and support engagement and de-stigmatisation of people living with HIV and AIDS.
The group have recently produced three reports detailing their work so far.
For more information and to get involved contact them on 07985266805 or by email: greaterhivaids@yahoo.co.uk
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Manchester Local Involvement Network (LINk) Newsletter
The Manchester LINk April Newsletter is now available (see below).
The Manchester LINk is the umbrella organisation which brings together other networks, organisations, communities and individuals in Manchester to give them a voice in improving health and social care services.
For further information, contact: 0161 214 3909, or email: manchesterlink@blackhealthagency.org.uk
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Manchester Neighbours’ Day Grants now available
Manchester Neighbours' Day is one of a growing number of events taking place throughout Europe to celebrate European Neighbours' Day 2009. This annual event is celebrated by millions of people across Europe and this year will take place on Tuesday 26th May.
Grants of up to £200 are available from Manchester City Council to Manchester residents/ neighbours wishing to celebrate European Neighbours' Day on or around the 26th May.
Closing date for applications: Monday 11th May 2009.
Applications forms are available from: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=..., or by contacting Third Sector Team on 0161 234 3016 or e-mail: voluntary.sector.grants@manchester.gov.uk
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National News
Support for Third Sector organisations announced in Budget
Building on February’s £42.5m Action Plan to help support the Third Sector in recession, the Budget announced on 22nd April 2009 outlined new support for the Sector and for those who rely on the Sector’s services during the recession.
Further details on the Budget can be found on the HM Treasury website: http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/bud_bud09_index.htm
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Ask the Government to set up a fund for green transport
Richard Hebditch, the new campaigns director for Better Transport, is urging the Government to set up a fund for green transport schemes.
Better Transport have written to Geoff Hoon about a ‘carbon reduction fund’ and they are now asking you to write to your MP and get them to help set up a fund to support transport projects that reduce CO2. Further information can be found at:
http://www.bettertransport.org.uk/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=794&q...
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Make the most of your skills with NCVO's new online tools
Are you looking for a new challenge? This new online tool will match your skills and experience with different job options in the voluntary and community sector. The results are linked to live job adverts as well as information on where to look for paid and voluntary work, and the best ways to apply.
For more information, visit: www.workingforacharity.org.uk/skills_profile.
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Free online guide to help your organisation survive the recession
NCVO's free online guide will assist you and your organisation through the downturn. Get advice on issues including recession proofing your organisation, tightening up your financial systems, staff management, strengthening key relationships, financial sustainability, demonstrating your impact, and much more.
For more information please visit: www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/recessionresources
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‘Real Help for Communities: Modernisation Fund’ website now live
Further details on the £16.5m Real Help for Communities: Modernisation Fund have been announced by Capacitybuilders and Futurebuilders, who are working together to deliver the fund as part of the Government’s £42.5m initiative to help the Third Sector through the recession.
The fund comprises of a mixture of grant and loan funding. Organisations can now gain further details about the Modernisation Fund’ and register their interest in the separate elements of the fund by visiting: www.modernisationfund.org.uk
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Latest Events
‘Volunteering for the Future: new approaches and new ideas’ conference and training course
Posted April 24th, 2009 by estellew
This conference will explore the future role of volunteers in cultural institutions. It aims to explore the current trends that, in a perspective of active citizenship and inclusivity, demand that institutions consider innovative and emerging practice as a means to engage with non-traditional volunteers, vocational and skills development and cross-sector partnerships.
Dates: 10th – 12th June 2009,
Location: Manchester
For further information, see the conference and training flyer below or contact Adele Finley at The Manchester Museum on:
Adele.Finley@Manchester.ac.uk. To book a place, fill in the booking form below.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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Volunteering for the Future Conference flyer.doc 248.5 KB
Volunteering for the Future Conference registration form.doc 34 KB
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Exciting Science Education Events
Posted April 24th, 2009 by estellew
Two upcoming exciting science education events for those who work with schools include:
Launch of the NWRDA Climate Change Education Resource. Free drop-in
event.
Date/ Time: Thursday 30th April, 3:30pm – 6:00pm
Venue: MDDA, 117-119 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6ED
For further information, see the flyer below or contact the Development Education Project on 0161 921 8020, or email: aarti@dep.org.uk
Teaching about Malaria CPD with the Science Learning Centre NW
(funded by the Wellcome Trust). Cost: £20
Date/ Time: Wednesday 1st July, 9:30am – 4:00pm
Venue: Science Learning Centre North West, Didsbury, Manchester
For further information, see the flyer below or contact Jane Davies at: janeed66@hotmail.com
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Climate Change directory launch flyer.JPG 300.65 KB
Teaching about Malaria.pdf 180.42 KB
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New British Conservatism & Social Values Symposium
Posted April 24th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
New British Conservatism & Social Values is an interdisciplinary exploration of values-driven political agendas with academics from politics and theology alongside policy experts and key stakeholders from the voluntary sector. This select group will present formal papers and engage in discussion concerning the political content and articulation of British conservative values.
This is a day conference designed specifically with the Voluntary Sector in mind.
It is an opportunity to think about the language and values of Cameron’s Conservative Party and what future impact it may have upon Voluntary Sector organisations – for example, in terms of investment in faith-based organisations and/or writing grant proposals.
Date: Thursday 7th May 2009,
Venue: The University of Manchester
To register, please visit: http://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/disciplines/politics/events/
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Manchester Deaf Centre Access to Communication day
Posted April 24th, 2009 by estellew
This event will be held in conjunction with Deaf Awareness week. It will raise awareness of communication barriers within the deaf community.
Various stalls and workshops will be included.
Date/ Time: Thursday 7th May 2009, 12:00 - 5:00pm
If your organisation would like to book a stall please fill in the form below, or contact
Jude Nortier, Operations Manager on: 0161 276 9333 voice/ text
0161 273 3299 fax, or email: Jude.nortier@manchesterdeafcentre.com
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Latest Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities with Manchester Refugee Support Network
Posted April 24th, 2009 by estellew
Manchester Refugee Support Network is a refugee-led charity based in Moss Side, Manchester. They are currently recruiting for the following posts:
Manager. Salary scale: £26,784 - £28,353, Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week,
Contract: 2 years fixed term (June 2009 to March 2011).
MRSN is looking for a new Manager to take the lead in directing and managing its projects and services and in sustaining and developing its commitment to community development.
Forum Development Worker, Salary scale: £24,331 - £25,940, Hours: Full time, 35 hrs per wk, Contract: 3 years fixed term (June 2009 – March 2012).
MRSN is looking for a highly motivated, energetic individual to provide campaigning expertise and development support to a progressive forum of refugee community activists.
Deadline for applications for both posts: 5pm, Friday 15th May.
For further information, visit: http://www.mrsn.org.uk/
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Employment Opportunity - Administrator, Self Help Services
Posted April 24th, 2009 by estellew
Salary: £15,570 per annum (NJC Scale 3); Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2010, Location: Zion Community Centre, Hulme.
Self Help Services is a user led mental health charity that has developed considerable expertise in the field of primary care mental health. The charity currently delivers a range of services for people experiencing common mental health problems.
They are looking for a dynamic, motivated and empathetic individual who will be a central figure in the day-to-day functioning of the Self Help Services office.
Closing date for applications: Monday 27th April 2009, 4:00pm
For further information, or to request an application pack, contact Lucy Rolfe on 0161 226 3871 or email: lucy.rolfe@selfhelpservices.org.uk quoting ref AD01
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Latest Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering Opportunity - Your Dementia Area Campaign & Media Group needs you!
Posted April 24th, 2009 by estellew
Do you feel passionate about an issue in your area that affects people with dementia and their carers?
Alongside the recent launch of the national Active Campaign Network, regional Campaign and Media Officers have been helping to set up a number of area wide campaign groups. These groups aim to support Alzheimer’s Society national campaigns, but also want to focus on specific local issues that are of concern to people with dementia and carers in their area.
To get involved in your area Campaign & Media Group please contact: Di Keal on 01904 627094 or di.keal@alzheimers.org.uk.
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Volunteer opportunities - Red Cross Appeal Week
Posted April 24th, 2009 by estellew
The British Red Cross help those in crisis across the world and around the corner.
Red Cross Appeal Week – 3rd to 9th May 2009 is the most important week in the Red Cross calendar and the most fun too. In celebration of the Red Cross founder, Henry Dunant's, birthday they have hundreds of collections, dress-in-red days and many other crazy events taking place right across the area. Their aim is to raise as much money as possible to help those in crisis right here in Manchester, but across the world too.
During the week, thousands of Red Cross volunteers will be taking to the streets. For just a couple of hours of your time, you can make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people across the world.
If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Jo Allott on 0161 888 8914, email: jallott@redcross.org.uk or text APPEAL to 07736 800 392.
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Latest Training Opportunities
Training Opportunity - Teaching about Climate Change
Posted April 24th, 2009 by estellew
Manchester Development Education Project, in partnership with the Science Learning
Centre North West and Manchester Metropolitan University, are developing and accrediting an exciting new CPD course on climate change. This is a free pilot course which could lead to 20 Masters credits. It is suitable for teachers and for those who work with schools.
This course will:
• equip teachers with knowledge and skills to effectively teach about climate change;
• explore the evidence for climate change, analyse different viewpoints and make links between science and society;
• introduce methodologies suitable to investigating complex controversial issues with pupils.
This course begins on Wednesday the 29th April 2009.
For further information, see the flyer below or contact Jane Davies at: janeed66@hotmail.com
Type of course:
Training course
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Training Opportunities with Manchester Advice
Posted April 24th, 2009 by estellew
Gathering Medical Evidence
Date/ Time: Wednesday 20th May 2009, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Closing date 5 May 2009.
The aim of the course is to give an overview of the potential sources and types of medical evidence which can be used in support of Disability Living Allowance and Incapacity Benefit revisions & appeals.
Sale and Rent Back (SARB) Arrangements
Date/ Time: Wednesday 13th May 2009, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Closing date 27th April 2009.
or
Date/ Time: Wednesday 8th July 2009, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Closing date 26th June 2009.
SARB arrangements involve people selling their home to an unregulated company then renting it back. These arrangements are on the increase and this course looks at the problems they can cause.
To book a place, fill in the booking form below, or contact Steph Greenshields, Training Planning Officer on 0161 234 3918, or email: s.greenshields@manchester.gov.uk
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Manchester Advice Booking Form.doc 27.5 KB
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Latest Tenders
Invitation to Tender - Working Links ESF Manchester Central District
Posted April 21st, 2009 by estellew
North West Network, acting as a delivery partner in Working Links’ Manchester Central ESF contract (awarded by the Department of Work and Pensions) is pleased to launch an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for sub-contracting provision under Intervention 1 of this contract.
Working Links would like to sub-contract the delivery of activities under Intervention 1 (provision of outreach activity to engage customers from minority ethnic backgrounds) to Third Sector organisations offering this type of provision in the Ardwick, Cheetham Hill, Hulme, Moss Side and Whalley Range districts.
The PQQ must be submitted by Friday 1st May. Successful applicants will need to be available to present their project proposal at an interview on Friday 22nd May.
For further information, please visit: http://www.nwnetwork.org.uk/working-links-esf-manchester-central-distric...
If you have any enquiries, contact Humza Umair at North West Network on 0161 236 6493.
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Commissioning Positive Activities for Young People in Manchester (PAYP) for 2009-10
Posted April 24th, 2009 by estellew
Voluntary and Community Sector targeted provision for ‘At-risk’ young people. Expressions of Interest must be submitted by Tuesday 5th May.
The expression of interest should be two pages in length and give a general outline of what you are proposing to deliver.
Please note - All groups who submit an expression of interest are automatically invited to attend the meeting on 6th May at Fujitsu Tower, West Gorton.
For further information, see below.
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Latest Consultations
North West Regional Strategy Consultation
Posted April 23rd, 2009 by estellew
The North West Development Agency is consulting on the North West regional strategy.
The new regional strategy will integrate the region’s economic, spatial and housing strategies. It will also link local priorities and local potential to a regional framework.
The new strategy will be highly relevant to the voluntary and community sector, and the paper picks up on a number of areas relevant to many VCS groups, including: health and health inequalities, sustainable rural communities, climate change and other environmental concerns, tackling worklessness, skills, social enterprise, disability, housing, and even, briefly, local public sector procurement practice.
An Issues and Principles Paper has now been published and is open for consultation until 30th April 2009.
For further information, please see below.
Click here for information about a consultation event being run by VSNW and GMCVO.
Consultation end date:
30 April, 2009
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North West Regional Strategy, Principles and Issues Paper.pdf 327.08 KB
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Consultation - Community Governance Review
Posted April 23rd, 2009 by estellew
Manchester residents and local organisations are invited to comment as part of a review of parish and community governance arrangements within the Manchester City Council local authority area.
What is the consultation about?
The review will consider community governance across the whole of the Manchester area and will also address two specific areas where particular community governance issues have been identified.
The consultation is broken down into three separate parts: the first part is a city-wide consultation, while the second and third parts consult on the future of Ringway Parish, and the establishment of a parish council in part of the Northenden ward.
How can I respond?
Consultation response forms, which are available from the City Council website, or by phone on 0161 234 3998/ 4098, must be returned to:
Manchester City Council Community Governance Review, Democratic Services, Chief Executive's Department, Manchester City Council, Room 401, Town Hall, Manchester, M60 2LA.
For further information about the consultation, visit the City Council website: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?categoryID=...
Responses for all parts of the consultation must be received by no later than Wednesday 10th June 2009.
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Community Network for Manchester Full Text Bulletin – 09 April 09
About Community Network for Manchester Bulletin:
This bulletin provides a round-up of all the information uploaded to the Community Network for Manchester website over the last week. It covers the following key areas:
News
Events
Opportunities (including employment, volunteering, training, tender and consultation opportunities)
Network News
New Network updates now available
News updates and information bulletins are now available from the following Networks:
North Manchester Community Network: http://www.cn4m.net/node/26
Refugee and Migrants Forum: http://www.cn4m.net/node/43
Transport Action Group: http://www.cn4m.net/node/143
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One and All exhibition at Manchester's Castlefield Gallery
One and All is the gallery showing of the artworks that were featured in the city wide exhibition "I don’t know about Community Networks, but I know what I like..." which were shown at various community centres across Manchester in January 2009. Through this exhibition seven North West based contemporary artists examine and respond to the themes, environments, structures and networks of community and voluntary engagement in Manchester.
"I don’t know about community networks, but I know what I like…" was initiated as an art research project by Alison Kershaw during time spent with the Culture Pool of Community Network for Manchester.
The exhibition runs until Sunday 17th May 2009, and the gallery is open Wednesday – Sunday, from 1:00 - 6:00pm.
Venue: Castlefield Gallery, 2 Hewitt Street, Manchester, M15 4GB
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Let Them Work Campaign - Refugee and Migrant Forum Manchester
Let Them Work is a national campaign led by the TUC and the Refugee Council in partnership with a range of national and regional organisations across the U.K.
Over the coming months the Refugee and Migrant Forum Manchester will be running two campaign meetings:
Date/ Time: Tuesday 28th April, 6:00pm - 7:45pm,
Venue: Main Hall at Friends Meeting House.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 2nd June, 6:00pm - 7:45pm,
Venue: Main Hall at Friends Meeting House.
For further information about the campaign, visit: http://www.mrsn.org.uk/letthemwork/. If you would like to attend, please contact Sophie King, Forum Development Worker on forum@mrsn.org.uk, or phone: 0161 232 7420.
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Sustainable Neighbourhoods Action Group (SNAG)
On the 31st March 2009, the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pool was re-named 'Sustainable Neighbourhoods Action Group', or SNAG for short.
SNAG are a collection of grass-roots groups living, working and campaigning for a more sustainable Manchester. They are trying to ensure that the places where we live (our neighbourhoods) can fulfil their potential and become what we as citizens both need and deserve them to be.
SNAG are the third sector voice of the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Partnership which governs housing, planning, regeneration and environmental issues right across the city - and they like to say what’s on their minds.
SNAG is a branch of Environment Network for Manchester and the convenor is based at MERCi. SNAG is part of Community Network for Manchester.
For further information, visit: www.snag.org.uk
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Latest Network Events
Community Safety Forum – North Manchester
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Meeting
Date/ Time: Thursday 16th April, 2009, 10:30am - 12:30pm (refreshments provided)
Venue: Book through the CSN to confirm venue
Community Safety Network (CSN) crime forums are designed to help voluntary and community sector groups respond to local crime and disorder based concerns. The issues raised will be directed to Manchester’s Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership. Local Inspectors and Community Safety Co-ordinators review the information you tell CSN about and provide CSN with feedback, so you know what actions have been taken.
For further information, see below, or contact Joanne Mullen on 0161 226 7186, or email: joannemullen@c-i-c.org.uk
Due to limited numbers, all places MUST be reserved via 0161 226 7186.
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Service User Involvement Conference - Service User Network for Homeless People
Posted April 8th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Service User Network for Homeless People will be holding a best practice conference in Service User Involvement.
Date/Time: Monday 29th June 2009,
Venue: Mechanics Institute in Manchester.
This conference will focus on the success of recipients of a small grant from the SUN, aimed at facilitating new service user involvement activities.
It is hoped that this event will inspire staff and service users to take user involvement forward, and generate examples of good practice ideas and methods for small scale user involvement.
Save this date in your diaries and look out for details in the near future.
For further information, contact the co-ordinator, Lorna Bustard on 0161 834 1661, or e-mail sun@nearis.com.
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Project Updates
New Report Released - Developing the Volunteering Infrastructure in Manchester
Commissioned by Community Network for Manchester, this report is the culmination of a consultation process which engaged those working at both a practical and strategic level on volunteering issues in Manchester.
The report sets out three key recommendations:
Provide a clear strategic direction for volunteering in the city.
Implement a co-ordinated approach to good practice support in the city.
Create a central hub to improve access to volunteering for Manchester residents.
The full report can be found below.
Further information about the consultation process can be found at: http://www.cn4m.net/node/516
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Research on the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organisations in Manchester
Community Network for Manchester is conducting research into the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organisations in Manchester.
This research project will seek to provide evidence from a number of organisations on the direct impact of the economic downturn on their organisation both in the short term and long term. The research will identify examples of good practice and partnership working and establish what support Third Sector organisations in Manchester will need during the economic downturn and beyond.
The data-gathering phase of the research was carried out from February to March 2009.
For further information, please see the proposal paper below.
Key Contact Email Address:
catht@cn4m.net
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Next Strategy Group Meeting and Networking Events
Community Network for Manchester Networking Meeting - Tuesday 28th April 2009
Start: 28/04/2009 - 16:00
End: 28/04/2009 - 19:00
Timezone: Etc/GMT+3
The next Community Network for Manchester Networking Meeting will take place on Tuesday 28th April, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm, at MDDA (Manchester Digital Development Agency), Lower Ground Floor, 117-119 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6ED.
A venue map can be found on the MDDA website: http://www.manchesterdda.com/directions/
The venue is accessible via a street-level lift. If you have any particular access or dietary requirements that you would like us to be aware of, please inform us by phone (0161 234 2916) or email (estelle@cn4m.net) by Tuesday 14th April.
What will the networking event involve?
The event will involve interactive workshops. Initial plans are for one of these workshops to focus on the recommendations which have emerged from CN4M’s research into the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organsiations (specifically, how these recommendations can be turned into positive action).
Another workshop will focus on information exchange both within our networks and across the sector (specifically, how we can create opportunities for sharing information from meetings, events and conferences; and how we can create opportunities for mutual support through informal information exchange).
Two current Consultations will also be highlighted. You will have the opportunity to contribute to both workshops and there will be plenty of opportunities for networking during the event.
Please let us know if you are able to attend the event, and if you have any queries or comments, by phoning 0161 234 2916 or emailing estelle@cn4m.net.
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Local/Regional News
Easter Activities in Manchester
A booklet promoting Easter Activities in Manchester is now available. Please see below, or visit the City Council's website: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/scripts/events_info.php?startDate=06-0...
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Manchester Women’s Awards 2009
Do you know a remarkable woman, community group or organisation working hard to improve the lives of women in Manchester?
If you do, then please take a few minutes to nominate them for an Award that will be presented in a ceremony at Manchester Town Hall in June 2009.
Please see below for further information, or contact Alex Keelan on 0161 234 4263, or email: a.keelan@manchester.gov.uk
Deadline for nominations: Friday 24th April 2009 (5:00pm).
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National News
Meet FRED - Oxfam's six point rescue plan
The UK is fast becoming a nation of FREDs:
Forgotten by those in power.
Ripped-off by taxes and the benefits system.
Excluded from opportunities.
Debt-ridden because they can’t afford to get by.
Oxfam has a six point rescue plan to turn things around, and they're calling on the government to put it into action.
Visit http://www.oxfam.org.uk/FRED to watch the video, read the report, see their rescue plan, and get to know FRED better.
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Comprehensive Area Assessment Briefing
The Audit Commission and partner Inspectorates have published their final framework for Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA).
A briefing from Urban Forum detailing the essential things you need to know about CAA can now be found at: http://www.cn4m.net/node/1077.
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Latest Events
New NHS Standard Contracts: Your Questions Answered
Posted April 3rd, 2009 by estellew
This April 2009 the NHS are introducing their new Standard
Contracts for all providers funded above a certain level. Below this level, providers will become grant-maintained.
The Health Partnership at GMCVO has had a large volume of queries from its membership about the new Contracts. To get some answers to these questions and more, please book a place at the event.
Date/ Time: Wednesday 29th April, 10:30am - 12:00 noon.
Venue: St Thomas Centre
For further information, please see below. To book a place, contact Beth Sharratt on 0161 277 1029 or email: Beth.sharratt@gmcvo.org.uk
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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Real Help for Communities: register for regional roadshows
Posted April 8th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Following the publication of the £42.5 million action plan 'Real Help for Communities: Volunteers, Charities and Social Enterprises', the Office of the Third Sector is holding 9 free regional roadshows for small and medium frontline third sector organisations to provide a practical understanding of how to access the support available.
The North West regional roadshow will take place on:
Date: Tuesday 28th April 2009,
Venue: Bolton, Bolton Holiday Inn.
For further information, and to register, visit: http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_stories/090330_ro...
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Helping Over 50s Through the Economic Downturn Conference
Posted April 8th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: Monday 27th April, 10:00am – 3:30pm
Venue: Manchester Conference Centre
Evidence uncovered by Age Concern and Help the Aged suggests that the poorest pensioners have been hit hard by the rising cost of living. With pensioner poverty rising, older and vulnerable people are at risk of becoming the hidden victims of the economic downturn.
If your agency has a role in helping people who are over 50 then this is one conference you will not want to miss.
For further information, please see below or contact Kim Joslin on 234 3894.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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'Architecture for Everyone' Campaign Event
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
The 'Architecture for Everyone' campaign is a partnership between the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust and leading international architects RMJM, and aims to encourage and support young people from BME, and socially excluded groups considering a career in architecture and related professions.
A free workshop will be held for young people aged 17-25 to learn about architecture and urban design:
Date: Friday 17th April
Venue: LJMU Design Academy, Duckinfield Street, Liverpool
There are two elements to the campaign - a nationwide design competition and a series of design-led workshops in inner city areas across the country.
For further information, see below; visit: www.architectureforeveryone.org.uk or email: info@architectureforeveryone.org.uk
Type of Event:
Community Event
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NHS Manchester - End of Life Workshops
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
End of life care is relevant to everyone, and touches us all at some time in some way. NHS Manchester would like to involve you, hear your views and listen to your experiences on the services they currently provide for people at the end of life. To this end they are holding the following workshops:
Date/ Time: Thursday 21st April 2009, 12:30pm - 4:00pm, Venue: Wythenshawe Community Church, Crossacres Road, Wythenshawe, M22 2BS
Date/ Time: Thursday 28th April 2009, 12:30pm - 4:00pm,
Venue: Whalley Range Methodist Church, 40 Sedgeborough Road, Whalley Range, M16.
If you are interested in coming along to either of these workshops, contact Nicola Carroll on 0161 217 4354 or email: nicola.carroll@manchester.nhs.uk
If you are unable to attend but would like to share your experiences, please contact Val Bayliss-Brideaux on 0161 214 4311 or email: val.bb@manchester.nhs.uk
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Latest Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities with Independent Choices
Posted April 3rd, 2009 by estellew
The Women’s Safety Service at Independent Choices, Greater Manchester provides support to women whose partners or ex-partners attend the Integrated Domestic Abuse Programme (IDAP) run by the Greater Manchester Probation Service.
They are currently recruiting for the following posts:
Women’s Safety Service Manager, Salary Scale: £26,784 to £30,546, NJC Points 32 to 37, Hours: 35 hours per week including evenings and weekends.
Women’s Safety Workers –1 full-time and one .5 post, Salary Scale: £22,001to £24,402, NJC Points 26 to 29 plus on call enhancements, Hours: 35 hrs & 17.5 hours per week including evenings and weekends.
The closing date for both posts is: Monday 27th April.
For further information, please see below. For an application pack, contact Allison Dawes at: a.dawes@dlp.org.uk
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Latest Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering Opportunity - Cheetham United Project
Posted April 3rd, 2009 by estellew
Cheetham United Project is a drop-in centre helping to meet mental health needs in the Cheetham area.
The centre is based at St Johns Church on Waterloo Road, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, and is staffed by a team of dedicated volunteers.
Volunteer tasks include setting up the equipment, and putting equipment away after the session; providing food and refreshments to visitors; befriending and supporting visitors.
For further information, contact Teamirat on 07983 981762, or email rahtam98@yahoo.com
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Volunteering Opportunity - Manchester International Festival
Posted April 3rd, 2009 by estellew
Manchester International Festival returns this summer and it’s time for you to get involved…
The Festival will run from the 2nd – 19th July 2009 and the organisers need volunteers from May / June until the end of the Festival.
If you're available, and you're interested in the arts, culture or just excited by the opportunity to represent the Festival and Manchester, then the Festival team would like to hear from you. Volunteer roles available include translators, first aiders, assistants, information providers and team leaders.
For further information, visit: http://www.mif.co.uk/work-with-us-volunteering/, or contact Caroline Birnie, Volunteer Coordinator on 0161 238 7319.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 14th April.
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Volunteering Opportunity for young people - Forever Manchester Radio Show
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
The Community Foundation for Greater Manchester launched a new fundraising and awareness campaign in January 2009 - Forever Manchester.
The campaign involves a weekly 3 hour radio show on Manchester Radio Online, which will be run by young volunteers.
Community Foundation for Greater Manchester is now actively recruiting a team of 10 volunteers aged 16-25 to work with them in creating the show content and develop an audience.
Not only will volunteers get the chance to work on an exciting real media project, but they will also have the opportunity to get a nationally recognised volunteering accreditation. This team is part of the Community Foundation for Greater Manchester's v funded project.
For further information, and to get involved, contact
Emma Corrigan, Young Volunteer Coordinator on 0161 214 0940, or email: emma@communityfoundation.co.uk
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Latest Training Opportunities
Safeguarding Adults Foundation Course
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
The main aim of this course is to give participants an understanding of how to recognise and respond to potential or actual cases of abuse.
Date/ Time: Wednesday 29th April 2009, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Provider: Manchester Advice
For further information, and to book a place, contact Steph Greenshields, Training Planning Officer on 0161 234 3918, or email: s.greenshields@manchester.gov.uk.
Places must be booked by Monday 13th April 2009.
Type of course:
One off training event
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Training Opportunity - Great Health Champions
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
Working with Nova International, Flexible Text Limited are planning to train 20 people for volunteer roles as 'Great Health Champions'.
The role may be suitable for those who regularly work at sporting events and who would like to add a health dimension to their work.
The 20 applicants will be trained free of charge.
For further details, visit: http://www.flexible-text.co.uk/healthchampion/.
For more informaiton, contact Lesley Roberts, Flexible Text Limited on 0845 108 2013 or 07967 586 851, or email: lesley.roberts@flexible-text.co.uk
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World Wide Workshop - Royal Exchange’s Refugee Theatre Company
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
Are you a refugee or asylum seeker aged 18 or over? Are you interested in theatre and drama? Would you like to learn new skills and meet new people? Would you like the chance to find out more about drama and theatre?
Royal Exchange’s Refugee Theatre Company will be holding weekly sessions from Thursday 23rd April onwards. All sessions are free, and take place from 6:30pm - 8:30pm at the Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, Manchester. No experience necessary, and no need to book - just turn up.
For further information, see below. To find out more about the group, contact Ben Turner on 0161 615 6792, or email ben.turner@royalexchange.co.uk.
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Training course
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Latest Consultations
Consultation - Community Governance Review
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
Manchester residents and local organisations are invited to comment as part of a review of parish and community governance arrangements within the Manchester City Council local authority area.
What is the consultation about?
The review will consider community governance across the whole of the Manchester area and will also address two specific areas where particular community governance issues have been identified.
The consultation is broken down into three separate parts: the first part is a city-wide consultation, while the second and third parts consult on the future of Ringway Parish, and the establishment of a parish council in part of the Northenden ward.
How can I respond?
Consultation response forms, which are available from the City Council website, or by phone on 0161 234 3998/ 4098, must be returned to:
Manchester City Council Community Governance Review, Democratic Services, Chief Executive's Department, Manchester City Council, Room 401, Town Hall, Manchester, M60 2LA.
For further information about the consultation, visit the City Council website: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?categoryID=...
Responses for all parts of the consultation must be received by no later than Wednesday 10th June 2009.
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This bulletin provides a round-up of all the information uploaded to the Community Network for Manchester website over the last week. It covers the following key areas:
News
Events
Opportunities (including employment, volunteering, training, tender and consultation opportunities)
Network News
New Network updates now available
News updates and information bulletins are now available from the following Networks:
North Manchester Community Network: http://www.cn4m.net/node/26
Refugee and Migrants Forum: http://www.cn4m.net/node/43
Transport Action Group: http://www.cn4m.net/node/143
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One and All exhibition at Manchester's Castlefield Gallery
One and All is the gallery showing of the artworks that were featured in the city wide exhibition "I don’t know about Community Networks, but I know what I like..." which were shown at various community centres across Manchester in January 2009. Through this exhibition seven North West based contemporary artists examine and respond to the themes, environments, structures and networks of community and voluntary engagement in Manchester.
"I don’t know about community networks, but I know what I like…" was initiated as an art research project by Alison Kershaw during time spent with the Culture Pool of Community Network for Manchester.
The exhibition runs until Sunday 17th May 2009, and the gallery is open Wednesday – Sunday, from 1:00 - 6:00pm.
Venue: Castlefield Gallery, 2 Hewitt Street, Manchester, M15 4GB
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Let Them Work Campaign - Refugee and Migrant Forum Manchester
Let Them Work is a national campaign led by the TUC and the Refugee Council in partnership with a range of national and regional organisations across the U.K.
Over the coming months the Refugee and Migrant Forum Manchester will be running two campaign meetings:
Date/ Time: Tuesday 28th April, 6:00pm - 7:45pm,
Venue: Main Hall at Friends Meeting House.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 2nd June, 6:00pm - 7:45pm,
Venue: Main Hall at Friends Meeting House.
For further information about the campaign, visit: http://www.mrsn.org.uk/letthemwork/. If you would like to attend, please contact Sophie King, Forum Development Worker on forum@mrsn.org.uk, or phone: 0161 232 7420.
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Sustainable Neighbourhoods Action Group (SNAG)
On the 31st March 2009, the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pool was re-named 'Sustainable Neighbourhoods Action Group', or SNAG for short.
SNAG are a collection of grass-roots groups living, working and campaigning for a more sustainable Manchester. They are trying to ensure that the places where we live (our neighbourhoods) can fulfil their potential and become what we as citizens both need and deserve them to be.
SNAG are the third sector voice of the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Partnership which governs housing, planning, regeneration and environmental issues right across the city - and they like to say what’s on their minds.
SNAG is a branch of Environment Network for Manchester and the convenor is based at MERCi. SNAG is part of Community Network for Manchester.
For further information, visit: www.snag.org.uk
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Latest Network Events
Community Safety Forum – North Manchester
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Meeting
Date/ Time: Thursday 16th April, 2009, 10:30am - 12:30pm (refreshments provided)
Venue: Book through the CSN to confirm venue
Community Safety Network (CSN) crime forums are designed to help voluntary and community sector groups respond to local crime and disorder based concerns. The issues raised will be directed to Manchester’s Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership. Local Inspectors and Community Safety Co-ordinators review the information you tell CSN about and provide CSN with feedback, so you know what actions have been taken.
For further information, see below, or contact Joanne Mullen on 0161 226 7186, or email: joannemullen@c-i-c.org.uk
Due to limited numbers, all places MUST be reserved via 0161 226 7186.
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Service User Involvement Conference - Service User Network for Homeless People
Posted April 8th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Service User Network for Homeless People will be holding a best practice conference in Service User Involvement.
Date/Time: Monday 29th June 2009,
Venue: Mechanics Institute in Manchester.
This conference will focus on the success of recipients of a small grant from the SUN, aimed at facilitating new service user involvement activities.
It is hoped that this event will inspire staff and service users to take user involvement forward, and generate examples of good practice ideas and methods for small scale user involvement.
Save this date in your diaries and look out for details in the near future.
For further information, contact the co-ordinator, Lorna Bustard on 0161 834 1661, or e-mail sun@nearis.com.
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Project Updates
New Report Released - Developing the Volunteering Infrastructure in Manchester
Commissioned by Community Network for Manchester, this report is the culmination of a consultation process which engaged those working at both a practical and strategic level on volunteering issues in Manchester.
The report sets out three key recommendations:
Provide a clear strategic direction for volunteering in the city.
Implement a co-ordinated approach to good practice support in the city.
Create a central hub to improve access to volunteering for Manchester residents.
The full report can be found below.
Further information about the consultation process can be found at: http://www.cn4m.net/node/516
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Research on the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organisations in Manchester
Community Network for Manchester is conducting research into the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organisations in Manchester.
This research project will seek to provide evidence from a number of organisations on the direct impact of the economic downturn on their organisation both in the short term and long term. The research will identify examples of good practice and partnership working and establish what support Third Sector organisations in Manchester will need during the economic downturn and beyond.
The data-gathering phase of the research was carried out from February to March 2009.
For further information, please see the proposal paper below.
Key Contact Email Address:
catht@cn4m.net
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Next Strategy Group Meeting and Networking Events
Community Network for Manchester Networking Meeting - Tuesday 28th April 2009
Start: 28/04/2009 - 16:00
End: 28/04/2009 - 19:00
Timezone: Etc/GMT+3
The next Community Network for Manchester Networking Meeting will take place on Tuesday 28th April, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm, at MDDA (Manchester Digital Development Agency), Lower Ground Floor, 117-119 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6ED.
A venue map can be found on the MDDA website: http://www.manchesterdda.com/directions/
The venue is accessible via a street-level lift. If you have any particular access or dietary requirements that you would like us to be aware of, please inform us by phone (0161 234 2916) or email (estelle@cn4m.net) by Tuesday 14th April.
What will the networking event involve?
The event will involve interactive workshops. Initial plans are for one of these workshops to focus on the recommendations which have emerged from CN4M’s research into the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organsiations (specifically, how these recommendations can be turned into positive action).
Another workshop will focus on information exchange both within our networks and across the sector (specifically, how we can create opportunities for sharing information from meetings, events and conferences; and how we can create opportunities for mutual support through informal information exchange).
Two current Consultations will also be highlighted. You will have the opportunity to contribute to both workshops and there will be plenty of opportunities for networking during the event.
Please let us know if you are able to attend the event, and if you have any queries or comments, by phoning 0161 234 2916 or emailing estelle@cn4m.net.
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Local/Regional News
Easter Activities in Manchester
A booklet promoting Easter Activities in Manchester is now available. Please see below, or visit the City Council's website: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/scripts/events_info.php?startDate=06-0...
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Manchester Women’s Awards 2009
Do you know a remarkable woman, community group or organisation working hard to improve the lives of women in Manchester?
If you do, then please take a few minutes to nominate them for an Award that will be presented in a ceremony at Manchester Town Hall in June 2009.
Please see below for further information, or contact Alex Keelan on 0161 234 4263, or email: a.keelan@manchester.gov.uk
Deadline for nominations: Friday 24th April 2009 (5:00pm).
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National News
Meet FRED - Oxfam's six point rescue plan
The UK is fast becoming a nation of FREDs:
Forgotten by those in power.
Ripped-off by taxes and the benefits system.
Excluded from opportunities.
Debt-ridden because they can’t afford to get by.
Oxfam has a six point rescue plan to turn things around, and they're calling on the government to put it into action.
Visit http://www.oxfam.org.uk/FRED to watch the video, read the report, see their rescue plan, and get to know FRED better.
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Comprehensive Area Assessment Briefing
The Audit Commission and partner Inspectorates have published their final framework for Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA).
A briefing from Urban Forum detailing the essential things you need to know about CAA can now be found at: http://www.cn4m.net/node/1077.
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Latest Events
New NHS Standard Contracts: Your Questions Answered
Posted April 3rd, 2009 by estellew
This April 2009 the NHS are introducing their new Standard
Contracts for all providers funded above a certain level. Below this level, providers will become grant-maintained.
The Health Partnership at GMCVO has had a large volume of queries from its membership about the new Contracts. To get some answers to these questions and more, please book a place at the event.
Date/ Time: Wednesday 29th April, 10:30am - 12:00 noon.
Venue: St Thomas Centre
For further information, please see below. To book a place, contact Beth Sharratt on 0161 277 1029 or email: Beth.sharratt@gmcvo.org.uk
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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Real Help for Communities: register for regional roadshows
Posted April 8th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Following the publication of the £42.5 million action plan 'Real Help for Communities: Volunteers, Charities and Social Enterprises', the Office of the Third Sector is holding 9 free regional roadshows for small and medium frontline third sector organisations to provide a practical understanding of how to access the support available.
The North West regional roadshow will take place on:
Date: Tuesday 28th April 2009,
Venue: Bolton, Bolton Holiday Inn.
For further information, and to register, visit: http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_stories/090330_ro...
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Helping Over 50s Through the Economic Downturn Conference
Posted April 8th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: Monday 27th April, 10:00am – 3:30pm
Venue: Manchester Conference Centre
Evidence uncovered by Age Concern and Help the Aged suggests that the poorest pensioners have been hit hard by the rising cost of living. With pensioner poverty rising, older and vulnerable people are at risk of becoming the hidden victims of the economic downturn.
If your agency has a role in helping people who are over 50 then this is one conference you will not want to miss.
For further information, please see below or contact Kim Joslin on 234 3894.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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'Architecture for Everyone' Campaign Event
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
The 'Architecture for Everyone' campaign is a partnership between the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust and leading international architects RMJM, and aims to encourage and support young people from BME, and socially excluded groups considering a career in architecture and related professions.
A free workshop will be held for young people aged 17-25 to learn about architecture and urban design:
Date: Friday 17th April
Venue: LJMU Design Academy, Duckinfield Street, Liverpool
There are two elements to the campaign - a nationwide design competition and a series of design-led workshops in inner city areas across the country.
For further information, see below; visit: www.architectureforeveryone.org.uk or email: info@architectureforeveryone.org.uk
Type of Event:
Community Event
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NHS Manchester - End of Life Workshops
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
End of life care is relevant to everyone, and touches us all at some time in some way. NHS Manchester would like to involve you, hear your views and listen to your experiences on the services they currently provide for people at the end of life. To this end they are holding the following workshops:
Date/ Time: Thursday 21st April 2009, 12:30pm - 4:00pm, Venue: Wythenshawe Community Church, Crossacres Road, Wythenshawe, M22 2BS
Date/ Time: Thursday 28th April 2009, 12:30pm - 4:00pm,
Venue: Whalley Range Methodist Church, 40 Sedgeborough Road, Whalley Range, M16.
If you are interested in coming along to either of these workshops, contact Nicola Carroll on 0161 217 4354 or email: nicola.carroll@manchester.nhs.uk
If you are unable to attend but would like to share your experiences, please contact Val Bayliss-Brideaux on 0161 214 4311 or email: val.bb@manchester.nhs.uk
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Latest Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities with Independent Choices
Posted April 3rd, 2009 by estellew
The Women’s Safety Service at Independent Choices, Greater Manchester provides support to women whose partners or ex-partners attend the Integrated Domestic Abuse Programme (IDAP) run by the Greater Manchester Probation Service.
They are currently recruiting for the following posts:
Women’s Safety Service Manager, Salary Scale: £26,784 to £30,546, NJC Points 32 to 37, Hours: 35 hours per week including evenings and weekends.
Women’s Safety Workers –1 full-time and one .5 post, Salary Scale: £22,001to £24,402, NJC Points 26 to 29 plus on call enhancements, Hours: 35 hrs & 17.5 hours per week including evenings and weekends.
The closing date for both posts is: Monday 27th April.
For further information, please see below. For an application pack, contact Allison Dawes at: a.dawes@dlp.org.uk
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Latest Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering Opportunity - Cheetham United Project
Posted April 3rd, 2009 by estellew
Cheetham United Project is a drop-in centre helping to meet mental health needs in the Cheetham area.
The centre is based at St Johns Church on Waterloo Road, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, and is staffed by a team of dedicated volunteers.
Volunteer tasks include setting up the equipment, and putting equipment away after the session; providing food and refreshments to visitors; befriending and supporting visitors.
For further information, contact Teamirat on 07983 981762, or email rahtam98@yahoo.com
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Volunteering Opportunity - Manchester International Festival
Posted April 3rd, 2009 by estellew
Manchester International Festival returns this summer and it’s time for you to get involved…
The Festival will run from the 2nd – 19th July 2009 and the organisers need volunteers from May / June until the end of the Festival.
If you're available, and you're interested in the arts, culture or just excited by the opportunity to represent the Festival and Manchester, then the Festival team would like to hear from you. Volunteer roles available include translators, first aiders, assistants, information providers and team leaders.
For further information, visit: http://www.mif.co.uk/work-with-us-volunteering/, or contact Caroline Birnie, Volunteer Coordinator on 0161 238 7319.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 14th April.
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Volunteering Opportunity for young people - Forever Manchester Radio Show
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
The Community Foundation for Greater Manchester launched a new fundraising and awareness campaign in January 2009 - Forever Manchester.
The campaign involves a weekly 3 hour radio show on Manchester Radio Online, which will be run by young volunteers.
Community Foundation for Greater Manchester is now actively recruiting a team of 10 volunteers aged 16-25 to work with them in creating the show content and develop an audience.
Not only will volunteers get the chance to work on an exciting real media project, but they will also have the opportunity to get a nationally recognised volunteering accreditation. This team is part of the Community Foundation for Greater Manchester's v funded project.
For further information, and to get involved, contact
Emma Corrigan, Young Volunteer Coordinator on 0161 214 0940, or email: emma@communityfoundation.co.uk
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Latest Training Opportunities
Safeguarding Adults Foundation Course
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
The main aim of this course is to give participants an understanding of how to recognise and respond to potential or actual cases of abuse.
Date/ Time: Wednesday 29th April 2009, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Provider: Manchester Advice
For further information, and to book a place, contact Steph Greenshields, Training Planning Officer on 0161 234 3918, or email: s.greenshields@manchester.gov.uk.
Places must be booked by Monday 13th April 2009.
Type of course:
One off training event
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Training Opportunity - Great Health Champions
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
Working with Nova International, Flexible Text Limited are planning to train 20 people for volunteer roles as 'Great Health Champions'.
The role may be suitable for those who regularly work at sporting events and who would like to add a health dimension to their work.
The 20 applicants will be trained free of charge.
For further details, visit: http://www.flexible-text.co.uk/healthchampion/.
For more informaiton, contact Lesley Roberts, Flexible Text Limited on 0845 108 2013 or 07967 586 851, or email: lesley.roberts@flexible-text.co.uk
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World Wide Workshop - Royal Exchange’s Refugee Theatre Company
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
Are you a refugee or asylum seeker aged 18 or over? Are you interested in theatre and drama? Would you like to learn new skills and meet new people? Would you like the chance to find out more about drama and theatre?
Royal Exchange’s Refugee Theatre Company will be holding weekly sessions from Thursday 23rd April onwards. All sessions are free, and take place from 6:30pm - 8:30pm at the Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, Manchester. No experience necessary, and no need to book - just turn up.
For further information, see below. To find out more about the group, contact Ben Turner on 0161 615 6792, or email ben.turner@royalexchange.co.uk.
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Training course
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Latest Consultations
Consultation - Community Governance Review
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
Manchester residents and local organisations are invited to comment as part of a review of parish and community governance arrangements within the Manchester City Council local authority area.
What is the consultation about?
The review will consider community governance across the whole of the Manchester area and will also address two specific areas where particular community governance issues have been identified.
The consultation is broken down into three separate parts: the first part is a city-wide consultation, while the second and third parts consult on the future of Ringway Parish, and the establishment of a parish council in part of the Northenden ward.
How can I respond?
Consultation response forms, which are available from the City Council website, or by phone on 0161 234 3998/ 4098, must be returned to:
Manchester City Council Community Governance Review, Democratic Services, Chief Executive's Department, Manchester City Council, Room 401, Town Hall, Manchester, M60 2LA.
For further information about the consultation, visit the City Council website: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?categoryID=...
Responses for all parts of the consultation must be received by no later than Wednesday 10th June 2009.
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For further information on the Community Network for Manchester, or if you missed last weeks bulletin and would like to find out more about the news, events and opportunities added over the last few weeks, please visit our website: www.cn4m.net
What do you think of our bulletin and website? We aim to continually develop and improve our communications resources, so your feedback is always welcome! If you have any comments about the bulletin or website please contact us at: info@cn4m.net.
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Monday, 23 March 2009
Community Network for Manchester Full Text Bulletin – 20 March 09
About Community Network for Manchester Bulletin:
This bulletin provides a round-up of all the information uploaded to the Community Network for Manchester website over the last week. It covers the following key areas:
News
Events
Opportunities (including employment, volunteering, training, tender and consultation opportunities)
Network News
New Network updates now available
News updates and information bulletins are now available from the following Networks:
Manchester Black and Minority Ethnic Network, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/30
Environment Network for Manchester, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/36
Transport Pool, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/143
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Latest Network Events
Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pool Meeting
Posted March 20th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Meeting
The next Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pool Meeting will take place on:
Date/ Time: Friday 27th March, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Friends Meeting House, Room 3
Agenda Items:
SNP Performance;
Hug A Hovel;
Transition City Manchester;
AOB.
For further information about the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pool, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/142, or contact Tim McMahon on sustainable@merci.org.uk.
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Learning Skills and Employment Network VCS Only Meeting
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Meeting
There will be a meeting of the LSEN VCS Only Group on:
Date/ Time: Friday 27th March 2009, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Venue: Grove Village Community Centre in Ardwick
There are a number of important agenda items which all VCS Groups need to be aware of. Further information can be found here.
Although the focus of the meeting will be on the Voluntary and Community Sector LSEN would be happy to see representative from public and private sector bodies who feel they can contribute to, or would like to find out more about, some of the agenda items that will be explored.
For further information, contact Walt Crowson on 0161 226 7204, or email: walt.crowson@lsen.org.uk.
Please complete and return the Booking Form, which can be found here if you intend to come along.
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One and All exhibition preview at Manchester's Castlefield Gallery
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
You are warmly invited to a preview of One and All on Thursday 2nd April, from 6:00 - 9:00pm.
Venue: Castlefield Gallery, 2 Hewitt Street, Manchester, M15 4GB
One and All is the gallery showing of the artworks that were featured in the city wide exhibition "I don’t know about Community Networks, but I know what I like..." which were shown at various community centres across greater Manchester in January 2009. Through this exhibition seven North West based contemporary artists examine and respond to the themes, environments, structures and networks of community and voluntary engagement in Manchester.
"I don’t know about community networks, but I know what I like…" was initiated as an art research project by Alison Kershaw during time spent with the Culture Pool of Community Network for Manchester.
The exhibition runs until Sunday 17th May 2009, and the gallery is open Wednesday – Sunday, from 1:00 - 6:00pm.
For further information, please see below.
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Are We on the Road to Wellbeing?
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
The Health & Wellbeing Network are organising a wellbeing event for the Voluntary and Community Sector:
Date/ Time: Wednesday 8th April 2009, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Venue: St Thomas centre
This is an event for all VCS and statutory sector workers and organisations whose work impacts on the health and wellbeing of people in Manchester. This event provides an opportunity to come and think with others about how to improve the overall wellbeing of more people in Manchester and get some support for your own wellbeing through the taster sessions.
For further details, please see below. For more information or to book a place, contact Pauline@macc.org.uk
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Project Updates
Research on the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organisations in Manchester
Community Network for Manchester is conducting research into the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organisations in Manchester.
This research project will seek to provide evidence from a number of organisations on the direct impact of the economic downturn on their organisation both in the short term and long term. The research will identify examples of good practice and partnership working and establish what support Third Sector organisations in Manchester will need during the economic downturn and beyond.
The research will be carried out from February to March 2009.
For further information, please see the proposal paper below.
Key Contact Email Address:
lucy@cn4m.net
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Next Strategy Group Meeting and Networking Events
Community Network for Manchester Networking Meeting - Tuesday 28th April 2009
Start: 13/03/2009 - 22:42
Timezone: Etc/GMT+3
The next Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group meeting will be a Networking Meeting. It will take place on Tuesday 28th April 2009. The time and venue will be confirmed at a later date.
Calendar
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Local/Regional News
iNspire® - The Charity Incubator - seeking 30 small charities from across the North West
iNspire is borne out of an idea to support, encourage and develop small charities by aligning them with the business skills of successful entrepreneurs and leaders. iNspire is a "not for profit" company.
Following the successful completion of a pilot project, iNspire is set to launch in May. The team behind the incubator project is now calling on north west-based charities to take part in the first phase of the initiative. The board of iNspire is seeking 30 small charities from across the region to register their interest.
For further information, please see below.
Representatives from Charities wishing to join the Charity incubator project should contact clairetrivino@yahoo.co.uk before Friday 17th April.
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iNspire launch release.doc 70 KB
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National News
Help your organisation survive the downturn
NVCO's online guide to surviving the downturn contains information on how the recession is affecting the voluntary and community sector.
Visit the pages for advice and support on how to thrive and survive during the current economic climate.
For more information, visit www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/downturn.
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Latest Events
Neuro Support 4 Salford meeting *Change of Venue*
Posted March 17th, 2009 by GMNeuroA
Next Meeting – Change of Venue
Date/ Time: Friday 27th March 2009, 11:00am – 2:00pm
Venue: The Pendleton Gateway, 1 Broadwalk, Salford, M6 5FX (next to the old Broadwalk library – get to the car park at the side of the old library)
Free car park at back of the building, at the front are disabled parking spaces.
With guest speaker Meena Patel.
A presentation for the Salford Local Involvement Network (LinKs)
(To talk about how the new LinKs will work and how you can get involved).
A light lunch is also provided – costs covered by our monthly raffle.
Type of Event:
Meeting
Contact for more info:
info@gmneuro.org.uk
Website:
http://www.gmneuro.org.uk
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Helping Over 50s Through the Economic Downturn Conference
Posted March 18th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: Monday 27th April, 10:00am – 3:30pm
Venue: Manchester Conference Centre
Evidence uncovered by Age Concern and Help the Aged suggests that the poorest pensioners have been hit hard by the rising cost of living. With pensioner poverty rising, older and vulnerable people are at risk of becoming the hidden victims of the economic downturn.
If your agency has a role in helping people who are over 50 then this is one conference you will not want to miss.
For further information, please see below or contact Kim Joslin on 234 3894.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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Domestic Violence and Mental Health: Experiences of South Asian Women in Manchester – Saheli Research Report launch
Posted March 18th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
This is a free national conference to launch the research findings of a community engagement research project that explored the mental health needs of South Asian women who are survivors of domestic abuse.
Date/ Time: Monday 30th March 2009, 10:00am – 2:30pm
Venue: The Banqueting Suite, Manchester Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester, M60 2LA
To book a place, call 0161 945 4187 or email:
saheliresearchlaunch@hotmail.co.uk. Places must be booked before Friday 20th March 2009.
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Global Crisis: Organic Response - Free Event
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Why an organic future is a critical response to the economic and climate crisis.
Date/ Time: Monday 27th April, 6:30pm - 9:30pm (refreshments available from 6:30pm).
Venue: The Mechanics' Institute, 103 Princess Street, M1 6DD.
Challenge the panel - Presentation and Question Time with: Patrick Holden - Director of the Soil Association; Susanne Padel - Research Associate, University of Wales; Lawrence Woodward - Elm Farm Organic Research Centre.
For further information, contact 0161 226 4440, or visit: www.kindling.org.uk
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Workshop - Asylum Seekers and Refugees: Social Care, Health and Education
Posted March 20th, 2009 by estellew
A workshop for Professionals, Students and Researchers with an interest in the health, social care and education of asylum seekers and refugees.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 31st March 2009, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Venue: G306b, Ground floor, Jean McFarlane Building, University Place, University of Manchester.
This workshop is aimed at social care and health professionals (including workers in the voluntary sector). It aims to disseminate research on asylum seekers being conducted in the Social Work division of the University of Manchester and materials from New Start project – a Transnational European-wide Project focusing on the lifelong learning needs of Deaf asylum seekers and refugees.
For further information, see below. To book a place, please contact Dr Maria Gascon-Ramos email: maria.gascon-ramos@manchester.ac.uk
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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Introducing Voluntary Organisations to Commissioning Event
Posted March 20th, 2009 by estellew
NHS North West is beginning a work programme to provide voluntary sector organisations in the North West with forums and opportunities to talk to NHS commissioning leaders in each of their localities.
Date/ Time: Wednesday 22nd April 2009, 10:00am – 4:00pm.
Venue: St Thomas Centre – Ardwick Green North Manchester M12 6FZ
The workshop has been organised in order to allow for collective thinking and planning before the events, and to give voluntary sector organisations the opportunity to have an update on the health commissioning agenda. Participants will include NHS Northwest, NW CVOs, PCT perspective and voluntary sector speakers.
For further information, see below. To book a place, contact: sue.pritchard@northwest.nhs.uk.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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Regional Workshop - Reach: Raising the aspirations and attainment of Black boys and young Black men
Posted March 20th, 2009 by estellew
Are you working for a Black-led third sector organisation? Do you undertake work to improve life chances for young Black men? Do you support, commission services or offer funds to such organisations?
Reach is running a workshop for the North West region entitled: 'Supporting Those who Support Young Black Men':
Date/Time: Tuesday 21st April, 11:00am – 1:30pm
Venue: Regus, Oxford Street, Manchester.
For further information, see below. To book a place, please contact: 0207 944 0546, or email: anne.utulu@communities.gsi.gov.uk.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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REACH Consultation Event, April 2009.doc 513.5 KB
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Charlotte’s Shining Star Launch Event
Posted March 20th, 2009 by estellew
Celebrate the launch of Charlotte’s Shining Star, when a thousand people will raise their voice in song against Cervical Cancer, whilst holding the biggest Cervical Cancer awareness ribbon in the world.
Date/ Time: Saturday 18th April 2009, 3:00 pm.
Venue: Exchange Square, Manchester.
For further information, see below or visit: http://www.charlottesshiningstar.org.uk/
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Charlotte's Shining Star Launch Event, April 2009.pdf 1 MB
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Latest Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunity - Chief Executive - George House Trust
Posted March 18th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
3 Apr 2009
Salary Scale: £45,568 - £51,243, plus 8% pension, Location: Manchester based.
George House Trust is the HIV charity for the North West of England. Their central aim is to promote the best quality of life for people living with and affected by HIV.
They are seeking a dynamic and visionary successor to their current Chief Executive, who will build on their achievements to date, and lead them in meeting the challenges of the future.
For further information, visit: http://www.ght.org.uk/about-us/39/chief_executive_vacancy_at_ght
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Employment Opportunity - Appeals Officer, Manchester Advice
Posted March 18th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
30 Mar 2009
Ref: NB50596929/16, Salary: Grade 6 £22,664 to £25,490 (Bar at £25,146), Hours: 35 per week, Contract: Fixed-term until 1/10/2009.
Manchester Advice is recruiting for an Appeals Officer to represent Manchester residents at welfare benefit and tax credit appeal tribunals.
Manchester Advice is a large, forward looking organisation providing general help and specialist advice across a range of subjects, plus projects tailored to meet the needs of specific local communities.
For further information and to apply on-line, visit: www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs
To request an application form call: 0161 953 2775/ 0161 953 2784
9textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785)
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Employment Opportunities with Manchester Women's Aid
Posted March 18th, 2009 by estellew
Manchester Women's Aid is a newly merged organisation made up of five of Manchester's Women's Aid refuge and outreach services. They are a registered charity with over 35 year's history providing emergency housing, practical and emotional support to those escaping domestic abuse.
They are currently recruiting for the following posts:
ESOL Worker, Salary: £7,214, Hours: Part Time. Visit: http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/job/833837/esol-worker/
Youth Worker, Salary: £20,736 - £23,749, Hours: Part Time. Visit: http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/job/833838/youth-worker/
Domestic Abuse Outreach Case Worker, Salary: £20,736 - £23,749, Hours: Full Time, Visit: http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/job/833839/domestic-abuse-outreach-case-worke...
Senior Domestic Abuse Outreach Case Worker, Salary: £24,545 - £26,067, Hours: Full Time, Visit:
http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/job/833840/senior-domestic-abuse-outreach-cas...
The closing date for all of these posts is: Wednesday 25th March 2009
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Employment Opportunity - Project Manager, North Manchester FM
Posted March 18th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
3 Apr 2009
Salary: £25,649 - £29,439, Hours: 37.5 hrs per week, Based at One Central Park, Harpurhey, Manchester.
North Manchester FM is a brand new community radio station which will broadcast to the diverse and disadvantaged area of North Manchester. They require an exceptional Project Manager to oversee the development and running of the station.
Application packs can be downloaded from: www.northmanchesterfm.org. Alternatively, contact John on 0161 237 5012 or email: info@radioregen.org
For further information about the post, please contact Lou Armer at Lou.Armer@themanchestercollege.ac.uk or on 0161 918 6826
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Latest Consultations
North West Regional Strategy Consultation
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
The North West Development Agency is consulting on the North West regional strategy.
The new regional strategy will integrate the region’s economic, spatial and housing strategies. It will also link local priorities and local potential to a regional framework.
The new strategy will be highly relevant to the voluntary and community sector, and the paper picks up on a number of areas relevant to many VCS groups, including: health and health inequalities, sustainable rural communities, climate change and other environmental concerns, tackling worklessness, skills, social enterprise, disability, housing, and even, briefly, local public sector procurement practice.
An Issues and Principles Paper has now been published and is open for consultation until 30 April 2009.
For further information, please see below.
Click here for information about a consultation event being run by VSNW and GMCVO.
Consultation end date:
30 April, 2009
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Tackling race inequalities: A consultation discussion document
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
The Government is seeking views on priorities for its future work and strategy to tackle race inequalities.
They are aiming to consult members of the public and stakeholders for a 12-week period, ending on Monday 18th May 2009. They will then publish their planned future approach to achieving race equality later in the year.
To access the discussion document, visit: http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/tacklingraceinequ...
Respond by email to: selvin.brown@communities.gsi.gov.uk or jenny.harland@communities.gsi.gov.uk, or by post to: Tackling Race Inequality, Selvin Brown, Zone 7/J10, Eland House, Bressenden Place, London, SW1E 5DU
Below can be found an introduction to the Consultation process from the Manchester BME Network.
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Spotlight on Social Care: Consultation on the Future of Assessment
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
Since Putting People First has kick-started the ongoing transformation of adult social care and set the agenda for giving people greater choice and control over their care and support, concerns have been raised about ineffective assessment procedures.
The Department of Health is addressing this situation by developing a Common Assessment Framework for Adults that is to set rules for improved information sharing around multi-disciplinary assessment and care planning.
The Department of Health is currently asking you for your views on how exactly assessment and information sharing should work.
The consultation closes on Friday 17th April 2009. To access the consultation booklet, and submit your responses online, visit: http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Consultations/Liveconsultations/DH_093438.
Alternatively, contact Valeska Matziol at Manchester LINk's on 0161 214 3981 or email: valeska@blackhealthagency.org.uk for help on submitting your feedback.
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For further information on the Community Network for Manchester, or if you missed last weeks bulletin and would like to find out more about the news, events and opportunities added over the last few weeks, please visit our website: www.cn4m.net
What do you think of our bulletin and website? We aim to continually develop and improve our communications resources, so your feedback is always welcome! If you have any comments about the bulletin or website please contact us at: info@cn4m.net.
Community Network for Manchester is committed to the principles and codes of practice contained in Working Together: a Compact for Manchester.
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About Community Network for Manchester Bulletin:
This bulletin provides a round-up of all the information uploaded to the Community Network for Manchester website over the last week. It covers the following key areas:
News
Events
Opportunities (including employment, volunteering, training, tender and consultation opportunities)
Network News
New Network updates now available
News updates and information bulletins are now available from the following Networks:
Manchester Black and Minority Ethnic Network, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/30
Environment Network for Manchester, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/36
Transport Pool, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/143
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Latest Network Events
Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pool Meeting
Posted March 20th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Meeting
The next Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pool Meeting will take place on:
Date/ Time: Friday 27th March, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Friends Meeting House, Room 3
Agenda Items:
SNP Performance;
Hug A Hovel;
Transition City Manchester;
AOB.
For further information about the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pool, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/142, or contact Tim McMahon on sustainable@merci.org.uk.
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Learning Skills and Employment Network VCS Only Meeting
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Meeting
There will be a meeting of the LSEN VCS Only Group on:
Date/ Time: Friday 27th March 2009, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Venue: Grove Village Community Centre in Ardwick
There are a number of important agenda items which all VCS Groups need to be aware of. Further information can be found here.
Although the focus of the meeting will be on the Voluntary and Community Sector LSEN would be happy to see representative from public and private sector bodies who feel they can contribute to, or would like to find out more about, some of the agenda items that will be explored.
For further information, contact Walt Crowson on 0161 226 7204, or email: walt.crowson@lsen.org.uk.
Please complete and return the Booking Form, which can be found here if you intend to come along.
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One and All exhibition preview at Manchester's Castlefield Gallery
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
You are warmly invited to a preview of One and All on Thursday 2nd April, from 6:00 - 9:00pm.
Venue: Castlefield Gallery, 2 Hewitt Street, Manchester, M15 4GB
One and All is the gallery showing of the artworks that were featured in the city wide exhibition "I don’t know about Community Networks, but I know what I like..." which were shown at various community centres across greater Manchester in January 2009. Through this exhibition seven North West based contemporary artists examine and respond to the themes, environments, structures and networks of community and voluntary engagement in Manchester.
"I don’t know about community networks, but I know what I like…" was initiated as an art research project by Alison Kershaw during time spent with the Culture Pool of Community Network for Manchester.
The exhibition runs until Sunday 17th May 2009, and the gallery is open Wednesday – Sunday, from 1:00 - 6:00pm.
For further information, please see below.
Type of Event:
Community Event
Attachment Size
One and All Exhibition information.doc 504 KB
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Are We on the Road to Wellbeing?
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
The Health & Wellbeing Network are organising a wellbeing event for the Voluntary and Community Sector:
Date/ Time: Wednesday 8th April 2009, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Venue: St Thomas centre
This is an event for all VCS and statutory sector workers and organisations whose work impacts on the health and wellbeing of people in Manchester. This event provides an opportunity to come and think with others about how to improve the overall wellbeing of more people in Manchester and get some support for your own wellbeing through the taster sessions.
For further details, please see below. For more information or to book a place, contact Pauline@macc.org.uk
Type of Event:
Community Event
Attachment Size
Wellbeing event flyer, April 09.pdf 343.8 KB
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Project Updates
Research on the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organisations in Manchester
Community Network for Manchester is conducting research into the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organisations in Manchester.
This research project will seek to provide evidence from a number of organisations on the direct impact of the economic downturn on their organisation both in the short term and long term. The research will identify examples of good practice and partnership working and establish what support Third Sector organisations in Manchester will need during the economic downturn and beyond.
The research will be carried out from February to March 2009.
For further information, please see the proposal paper below.
Key Contact Email Address:
lucy@cn4m.net
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Paper for PSB Feb 09 Economic Downturn (1).doc 33.5 KB
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Next Strategy Group Meeting and Networking Events
Community Network for Manchester Networking Meeting - Tuesday 28th April 2009
Start: 13/03/2009 - 22:42
Timezone: Etc/GMT+3
The next Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group meeting will be a Networking Meeting. It will take place on Tuesday 28th April 2009. The time and venue will be confirmed at a later date.
Calendar
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Local/Regional News
iNspire® - The Charity Incubator - seeking 30 small charities from across the North West
iNspire is borne out of an idea to support, encourage and develop small charities by aligning them with the business skills of successful entrepreneurs and leaders. iNspire is a "not for profit" company.
Following the successful completion of a pilot project, iNspire is set to launch in May. The team behind the incubator project is now calling on north west-based charities to take part in the first phase of the initiative. The board of iNspire is seeking 30 small charities from across the region to register their interest.
For further information, please see below.
Representatives from Charities wishing to join the Charity incubator project should contact clairetrivino@yahoo.co.uk before Friday 17th April.
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National News
Help your organisation survive the downturn
NVCO's online guide to surviving the downturn contains information on how the recession is affecting the voluntary and community sector.
Visit the pages for advice and support on how to thrive and survive during the current economic climate.
For more information, visit www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/downturn.
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Latest Events
Neuro Support 4 Salford meeting *Change of Venue*
Posted March 17th, 2009 by GMNeuroA
Next Meeting – Change of Venue
Date/ Time: Friday 27th March 2009, 11:00am – 2:00pm
Venue: The Pendleton Gateway, 1 Broadwalk, Salford, M6 5FX (next to the old Broadwalk library – get to the car park at the side of the old library)
Free car park at back of the building, at the front are disabled parking spaces.
With guest speaker Meena Patel.
A presentation for the Salford Local Involvement Network (LinKs)
(To talk about how the new LinKs will work and how you can get involved).
A light lunch is also provided – costs covered by our monthly raffle.
Type of Event:
Meeting
Contact for more info:
info@gmneuro.org.uk
Website:
http://www.gmneuro.org.uk
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Helping Over 50s Through the Economic Downturn Conference
Posted March 18th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: Monday 27th April, 10:00am – 3:30pm
Venue: Manchester Conference Centre
Evidence uncovered by Age Concern and Help the Aged suggests that the poorest pensioners have been hit hard by the rising cost of living. With pensioner poverty rising, older and vulnerable people are at risk of becoming the hidden victims of the economic downturn.
If your agency has a role in helping people who are over 50 then this is one conference you will not want to miss.
For further information, please see below or contact Kim Joslin on 234 3894.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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Domestic Violence and Mental Health: Experiences of South Asian Women in Manchester – Saheli Research Report launch
Posted March 18th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
This is a free national conference to launch the research findings of a community engagement research project that explored the mental health needs of South Asian women who are survivors of domestic abuse.
Date/ Time: Monday 30th March 2009, 10:00am – 2:30pm
Venue: The Banqueting Suite, Manchester Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester, M60 2LA
To book a place, call 0161 945 4187 or email:
saheliresearchlaunch@hotmail.co.uk. Places must be booked before Friday 20th March 2009.
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Global Crisis: Organic Response - Free Event
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Why an organic future is a critical response to the economic and climate crisis.
Date/ Time: Monday 27th April, 6:30pm - 9:30pm (refreshments available from 6:30pm).
Venue: The Mechanics' Institute, 103 Princess Street, M1 6DD.
Challenge the panel - Presentation and Question Time with: Patrick Holden - Director of the Soil Association; Susanne Padel - Research Associate, University of Wales; Lawrence Woodward - Elm Farm Organic Research Centre.
For further information, contact 0161 226 4440, or visit: www.kindling.org.uk
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Workshop - Asylum Seekers and Refugees: Social Care, Health and Education
Posted March 20th, 2009 by estellew
A workshop for Professionals, Students and Researchers with an interest in the health, social care and education of asylum seekers and refugees.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 31st March 2009, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Venue: G306b, Ground floor, Jean McFarlane Building, University Place, University of Manchester.
This workshop is aimed at social care and health professionals (including workers in the voluntary sector). It aims to disseminate research on asylum seekers being conducted in the Social Work division of the University of Manchester and materials from New Start project – a Transnational European-wide Project focusing on the lifelong learning needs of Deaf asylum seekers and refugees.
For further information, see below. To book a place, please contact Dr Maria Gascon-Ramos email: maria.gascon-ramos@manchester.ac.uk
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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Introducing Voluntary Organisations to Commissioning Event
Posted March 20th, 2009 by estellew
NHS North West is beginning a work programme to provide voluntary sector organisations in the North West with forums and opportunities to talk to NHS commissioning leaders in each of their localities.
Date/ Time: Wednesday 22nd April 2009, 10:00am – 4:00pm.
Venue: St Thomas Centre – Ardwick Green North Manchester M12 6FZ
The workshop has been organised in order to allow for collective thinking and planning before the events, and to give voluntary sector organisations the opportunity to have an update on the health commissioning agenda. Participants will include NHS Northwest, NW CVOs, PCT perspective and voluntary sector speakers.
For further information, see below. To book a place, contact: sue.pritchard@northwest.nhs.uk.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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Regional Workshop - Reach: Raising the aspirations and attainment of Black boys and young Black men
Posted March 20th, 2009 by estellew
Are you working for a Black-led third sector organisation? Do you undertake work to improve life chances for young Black men? Do you support, commission services or offer funds to such organisations?
Reach is running a workshop for the North West region entitled: 'Supporting Those who Support Young Black Men':
Date/Time: Tuesday 21st April, 11:00am – 1:30pm
Venue: Regus, Oxford Street, Manchester.
For further information, see below. To book a place, please contact: 0207 944 0546, or email: anne.utulu@communities.gsi.gov.uk.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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Charlotte’s Shining Star Launch Event
Posted March 20th, 2009 by estellew
Celebrate the launch of Charlotte’s Shining Star, when a thousand people will raise their voice in song against Cervical Cancer, whilst holding the biggest Cervical Cancer awareness ribbon in the world.
Date/ Time: Saturday 18th April 2009, 3:00 pm.
Venue: Exchange Square, Manchester.
For further information, see below or visit: http://www.charlottesshiningstar.org.uk/
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Latest Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunity - Chief Executive - George House Trust
Posted March 18th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
3 Apr 2009
Salary Scale: £45,568 - £51,243, plus 8% pension, Location: Manchester based.
George House Trust is the HIV charity for the North West of England. Their central aim is to promote the best quality of life for people living with and affected by HIV.
They are seeking a dynamic and visionary successor to their current Chief Executive, who will build on their achievements to date, and lead them in meeting the challenges of the future.
For further information, visit: http://www.ght.org.uk/about-us/39/chief_executive_vacancy_at_ght
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Employment Opportunity - Appeals Officer, Manchester Advice
Posted March 18th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
30 Mar 2009
Ref: NB50596929/16, Salary: Grade 6 £22,664 to £25,490 (Bar at £25,146), Hours: 35 per week, Contract: Fixed-term until 1/10/2009.
Manchester Advice is recruiting for an Appeals Officer to represent Manchester residents at welfare benefit and tax credit appeal tribunals.
Manchester Advice is a large, forward looking organisation providing general help and specialist advice across a range of subjects, plus projects tailored to meet the needs of specific local communities.
For further information and to apply on-line, visit: www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs
To request an application form call: 0161 953 2775/ 0161 953 2784
9textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785)
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Employment Opportunities with Manchester Women's Aid
Posted March 18th, 2009 by estellew
Manchester Women's Aid is a newly merged organisation made up of five of Manchester's Women's Aid refuge and outreach services. They are a registered charity with over 35 year's history providing emergency housing, practical and emotional support to those escaping domestic abuse.
They are currently recruiting for the following posts:
ESOL Worker, Salary: £7,214, Hours: Part Time. Visit: http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/job/833837/esol-worker/
Youth Worker, Salary: £20,736 - £23,749, Hours: Part Time. Visit: http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/job/833838/youth-worker/
Domestic Abuse Outreach Case Worker, Salary: £20,736 - £23,749, Hours: Full Time, Visit: http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/job/833839/domestic-abuse-outreach-case-worke...
Senior Domestic Abuse Outreach Case Worker, Salary: £24,545 - £26,067, Hours: Full Time, Visit:
http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/job/833840/senior-domestic-abuse-outreach-cas...
The closing date for all of these posts is: Wednesday 25th March 2009
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Employment Opportunity - Project Manager, North Manchester FM
Posted March 18th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
3 Apr 2009
Salary: £25,649 - £29,439, Hours: 37.5 hrs per week, Based at One Central Park, Harpurhey, Manchester.
North Manchester FM is a brand new community radio station which will broadcast to the diverse and disadvantaged area of North Manchester. They require an exceptional Project Manager to oversee the development and running of the station.
Application packs can be downloaded from: www.northmanchesterfm.org. Alternatively, contact John on 0161 237 5012 or email: info@radioregen.org
For further information about the post, please contact Lou Armer at Lou.Armer@themanchestercollege.ac.uk or on 0161 918 6826
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Latest Consultations
North West Regional Strategy Consultation
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
The North West Development Agency is consulting on the North West regional strategy.
The new regional strategy will integrate the region’s economic, spatial and housing strategies. It will also link local priorities and local potential to a regional framework.
The new strategy will be highly relevant to the voluntary and community sector, and the paper picks up on a number of areas relevant to many VCS groups, including: health and health inequalities, sustainable rural communities, climate change and other environmental concerns, tackling worklessness, skills, social enterprise, disability, housing, and even, briefly, local public sector procurement practice.
An Issues and Principles Paper has now been published and is open for consultation until 30 April 2009.
For further information, please see below.
Click here for information about a consultation event being run by VSNW and GMCVO.
Consultation end date:
30 April, 2009
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Tackling race inequalities: A consultation discussion document
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
The Government is seeking views on priorities for its future work and strategy to tackle race inequalities.
They are aiming to consult members of the public and stakeholders for a 12-week period, ending on Monday 18th May 2009. They will then publish their planned future approach to achieving race equality later in the year.
To access the discussion document, visit: http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/tacklingraceinequ...
Respond by email to: selvin.brown@communities.gsi.gov.uk or jenny.harland@communities.gsi.gov.uk, or by post to: Tackling Race Inequality, Selvin Brown, Zone 7/J10, Eland House, Bressenden Place, London, SW1E 5DU
Below can be found an introduction to the Consultation process from the Manchester BME Network.
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Spotlight on Social Care: Consultation on the Future of Assessment
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
Since Putting People First has kick-started the ongoing transformation of adult social care and set the agenda for giving people greater choice and control over their care and support, concerns have been raised about ineffective assessment procedures.
The Department of Health is addressing this situation by developing a Common Assessment Framework for Adults that is to set rules for improved information sharing around multi-disciplinary assessment and care planning.
The Department of Health is currently asking you for your views on how exactly assessment and information sharing should work.
The consultation closes on Friday 17th April 2009. To access the consultation booklet, and submit your responses online, visit: http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Consultations/Liveconsultations/DH_093438.
Alternatively, contact Valeska Matziol at Manchester LINk's on 0161 214 3981 or email: valeska@blackhealthagency.org.uk for help on submitting your feedback.
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Thursday, 12 March 2009
Community Network for Manchester Full Text Bulletin - 6 March 09
About Community Network for Manchester Bulletin:
This bulletin provides a round-up of all the information uploaded to the Community Network for Manchester website over the last week. It covers the following key areas:
News
Events
Opportunities (including employment, volunteering, training, tender and consultation opportunities)
Network News
Community Safety Forum – South Manchester
The next Community Safety Forum, South Manchester will take place on:
Date/ Time: Thursday 19th March 2009, 11:30am - 1:30pm (Refreshments provided)
Venue: Book through the CSN to confirm venue
Community Safety Network (CSN) crime forums are designed to help voluntary and community sector groups respond to local crime and disorder based concerns. The issues raised will be directed to Manchester’s Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership. Local Inspectors and Community Safety Co-ordinators review the information you tell CSN about and provide CSN with a feedback, so you know what actions have been taken.
For further information, see below, or contact Joanne Mullen on 0161 226 7186, or email: stephanie.jones@c-i-c.org.uk
Due to limited numbers, all places MUST be reserved via 0161 226 7186.
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Network Updates
New updates are now available from the following networks:
Sustainable Neighbourhoods, please visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/142
North Manchester Community Network, please visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/26
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Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group meeting - Tuesday 10th March
The next Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group meeting will be held at Green Fish Resource Centre, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Tuesday 10th March (refreshments will be available from 5:30pm).
Click here for a link to the location map.
Click here to access the paperwork for this meeting.
If you have any queries about the agenda, please contact John Wareham.
Please confirm your attendance at the meeting in advance by contacting Estelle Worthington.
Elections to the Executive Group will take place during the meeting.
Click here for further information about this process. If you have any queries about the election process, please contact John Wareham.
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Reminder from the Executive Group - Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group meeting and Executive Group Elections
The Community Network for Manchester Executive Group would like to remind network members that elections to the Executive Group will take place at the next Strategy Group meeting on Tuesday 10th March.
If your network wishes to nominate a member, or if you would like to recommend a potential co-optee, please fill in the registration form (which can be accessed here), and return it to Chiara Mallia no later than Monday 9th March.
Information about the roles and responsibilities of Executive Group members can be found here.
During this meeting, the nomination forms for network participants to the Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group will also be approved. To renew the nomination for your existing network participant, or to make a new nomination, please fill in the nomination form (which can be accessed here), and return it to Estelle Worthington no later than Monday 9th March.
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Free Community Day - North Manchester Community Network
North Manchester Community Network will be holding a Free Community Day:
Date/ Time: Saturday 21st March 2009, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Venue: Higher Blackley Community Centre (near to British Legion), Victoria Avenue, Blackley, M9 ORA.
The event will include: Free Hot Pot and Raffle; Information Stalls; Zest Healthy Living; Manchester Stop Smoking; Surestart; Baby/Toddler Yoga; Children’s Activities; Fire Service; and Sports Development.
For more information contact Margaret on 0161 740 2552 or email: northmannet@aol.com
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"Better Together: Annual Partnership Conference of the Learning, Skills and Employment Network (LSEN)
Better Together, the Annual Partnership Conference of the Learning, Skills and Employment Network (LSEN) for Manchester will take place on:
Date/ Time: Thursday 19th March 2009, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Venue: The Mechanics Institute, Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6DD
The event will focus on the role that Adult Informal Learning (Community Based Learning) can play in building Social Capital and Resilience in enabling individuals and communities to combat more effectively the impact of the Economic Downturn.
The event will be of significant interest to any public, private or third sector organisation or City Council department with a role to play in community engagement, community development or community based learning.
For further information, see below.
To book a place, please email info@lsen.org.uk or call 0161 226 7204.
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Are We on the Road to Wellbeing? Health & Wellbeing Network Wellbeing Event
The Health & Wellbeing Network is organising a wellbeing event for the Voluntary and Community Sector:
Date/ Time: Wednesday 8th April 2009, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Venue: St Thomas Centre
This is an event for all voluntary and community sector and statutory sector workers and organisations whose work impacts on the health and wellbeing of people in Manchester. This event provides an opportunity to come and think with others about how to improve the overall wellbeing of more people in Manchester and get some support for your own wellbeing through the taster sessions!
For further details, please see below. For more information or to book a place, contact Pauline@macc.org.uk
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Local/Regional News
Round Two of the Lottery BASIS bids announced
North West Third Sector Infrastructure Support Agencies to get £7.5 million.
Infrastructure services do vital work to help voluntary and community groups achieve their aims, through services such as training, providing information, representing community groups' interests, supporting networks and sharing good practice.
The BASIS programme aims to ensure that voluntary and community organisations throughout England have access to high quality support that will help them be more effective.
A total of 119 voluntary organisations have been awarded £50m in the second and final round of the Big Lottery Fund’s BASIS programme – North West Third Sector organisations successfully bid for £7.5 million.
For further information, please see below.
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National News
Breakthrough UK Independent Living Awards
The nomination process is now open for the 2009 Breakthrough UK Independent Living Awards. The awards recognise and celebrate organisations which actively promote the inclusion and independent living of disabled people.
Nominations (including self-nominations) are sought for the following categories: Information; Public Transport; Employment (1) – Public and Private sector employers; Employment (2) – Third Sector employers; Peer Support; Independent Living Initiative.
Closing date for nominations: Friday 27th March 2009
For further details and to access a nomination form (available in PDF and Plain Text), visit: www.breakthrough-uk.com
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Collaboration Benefits - training and support on developing strong and successful partnerships
By collaborating effectively we can challenge the resources and power inequalities facing our sector and the communities we work with. By working together organisations can: cut costs; improve service delivery, win contracts, and add organisational value.
BASSAC (a membership body for community organisations that provide a wide range of services to local people) is offering community and voluntary organisations tailored support, resources and skills development around collaboration.
For general queries about the programme contact Francis Peel on 020 7336 9464, or email: collaboration@bassac.org.uk
For information about training or seminars contact Keith Kibirango on 020 7336 9429, or email: keith@bassac.org.uk
For further general information about the programme visit: http://www.bassac.org.uk/our-programmes/collaboration
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Latest Events
Bury Neuro Support - Special Meeting
Posted March 4th, 2009 by GMNeuroA
‘Neuro Services in Bury - where are we now?’
Date/ Time: Thursday 12 March 2009, 4:00 - 6:00pm
Venue: Kay Room, Bury Parish Church Hall, The Wylde Bury
(Some parking available in the church grounds)
Representatives from Health and Social Services and from Bury Voluntary Groups will be present.
Come along to listen, ask questions, celebrate improvements and identify gaps.
Type of Event:
Meeting
Address:
Greater Manchester Neurological Alliance
C/o The Stroke Association,
6th Floor
St James’s House,
Pendleton Way,
Salford
M6 5FW
Contact for more info:
info@gmneuro.org.uk
Website:
http://www.gmneuro.org.uk
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Inspire and Aspire - International Women’s Day Event
Posted March 4th, 2009 by jgoreham
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Northwards Housing is celebrating International Women's Day by bringing together some local, inspiring women and inviting young women aged 14-25 living in north Manchester to meet with them.
Date/ Time: Wednesday 11th March, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Venue: Abraham Moss Theatre, Crescent Rd, Manchester, M8 5UF
Interactive workshop sessions will look at aspirations for young women and their communities, including an informative fair on opportunities to work/study/volunteer.
This is event is free. Please contact Julie on 0161 740 8332 or email at the details below for more information or to book a place.
Contact for more info:
j.goreham@northwardshousing.co.uk
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Bring and Share Event for MOMM: 1400
Posted March 4th, 2009 by jgoreham
Type of Event:
Community Event
Manchester Oxfam Maternal Mortality Campaign (MOMM:1400) brought over 100 women together from across Greater Manchester to contribute to creating a giant blanket. This forms part of a campaign for a reduction in maternal deaths due to a lack of health care facilities and education.
We are holding a Bring and Share event where you can bring food and drink and view the blanket, watch a short film about the project and find out more about the campaign.
This event is free and open for you to just turn up on the day!
Date/ Time: Sunday 8th March, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Venue: Room 1, Friends Meeting House, Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS
Contact for more info:
info@manchester-oxfam-group.org
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Chorlton's Big Green Festival
Posted March 5th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
The first ever Big Green Festival will take place in Chorlton, Manchester on Saturday 4th April 2009. Organised by local volunteers this event is being shaped by the help and support of dozens of Manchester based musicians, charities, organisations and community groups.
The event will include: a fancy dress bicycle parade; a food foraging walk; a swap area, a personal wellbeing area; a variety of topical films, lots of locally sourced food and drink; a wealth of local plugged in and acoustic musicians; information and workshop spaces; a variety of environment related talks; and much more...
For further details, please visit the festival website: http://www.greenchorlton.org.uk/
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Sustaining Change programme launch event
Posted March 5th, 2009 by estellew
You are invited to the launch of the Sustaining Change programme:
Third Sector ideas into action for a sustainable future.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 31st March, drop in from 2:00pm - 5:00pm for afternoon tea
Venue: Friends Meeting House, Manchester
Sign up on the day for:
Free bespoke sustainability audit; free training for you and your team; free network celebrating partnerships; free peer mentoring programme; free on the spot advice: 'social enterprise-alternative to grant dependency?'.
For more information, see below or contact Claire Morris, Programme Coordinator, on 0161 273 1736, or email:clairem@merci.org.uk
Type of Event:
Community Event
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CLES Summit 2009: Forging Resilient Local Economies
Posted March 5th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
The CLES Summit 2009 "Forging resilient local economies" will focus on the new approaches required to deliver economic development and regeneration in changing economic times. The event will provide an opportunity for debate and deliberation as well as learning and networking.
Dates: 14th and 15th July 2009
Venue: Renold Building, University of Manchester
To view the event flyer, visit: http://www.cles.org.uk/files/103500/FileName/SummitA5flyer.pdf
For further information, visit: www.cles.org.uk/summit, or email: lynstacey@cles.org.uk
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New Developments in Third Sector Research Event
Posted March 5th, 2009 by estellew
Come and learn about two exciting new developments in third sector research and find out how sector practitioners can benefit from them.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 28th April 2009, 11:00am – 4:00pm (including lunch)
Venue: St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ
For further information about the event, see below or contact Susanne Martikke on 0161 277 1031 or email: susanne.martikke@gmcvo.org.uk. To book a place, contact: 0161 277 1001, or email: sue.barrett@gmcvo.org.uk.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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GMCVO Booking Form.doc 77 KB
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The Changing Profile of Health Services in Manchester - Free Event
Posted March 6th, 2009 by estellew
Manchester BME Network & Manchester Race & Health Forum are hosting a Free joint event entitled 'The Changing Profile of Health Services in Manchester'.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 17th March, 12:30 - 3:30pm (lunch included)
Venue: Phil Martin Centre, 137-139 Princess Road, Manchester, M14 4RE.
The event will be relevant to those interested in finding out more about the changes taking place within Health Services in Manchester and also interested in finding out more about the activities of the BME Network and Manchester Race & Health Forum. The key speaker is John Harrop, Director of Manchester Community Health at NHS Manchester.
For further information, please see the flyer below. To book a place, contact Nathalie Long on 0161 227 8708 or email: office@mccr.org.uk.
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Refugee Teachers Network Conference
Posted March 6th, 2009 by estellew
This free event, organised by the Refugee Council and Employability Forum, will celebrate the first year of the Refugee Teachers Network, by bringing together service providers to share good practice on supporting refugee teachers.
It will also be an opportunity for refugee teachers in the North West to interact with those regional organisations that can help them on their path to getting careers in education.
Date/ Time: Friday 20th March, 11:00am – 4:00pm
Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Manchester (free lunch provided)
For further information, see below, contact 0113 2475795 / 07903 407575 or email: teachers@refugeecouncil.org.uk
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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Refugee Teachers Network Conference Programmme.doc 29 KB
Refugee Teacher Network Conference Registration Form.doc 314 KB
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WomenZone: For All Women - Launch Event
Posted March 6th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
WomenZone is a new women's group for the North Manchester area, based around health and well being. The group welcomes women from all backgrounds and ages and aims to be a platform to help women to become more informed about health & wellbeing. The group also aims to provide opportunities for women to build friendships and other social networks.
Their launch event will be held on:
Date/Time: Thursday 12th March 2009, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Venue: Abraham Moss Theatre, Crescent Road, Crumpsall, M8 5UF.
There will be a fashion show, yoga and dance demonstrations, stalls and a light buffet. All women are welcome and the event is free.
For further information, contact Naomi at Zest on 0161 908 8335/0161 655 7881 or email: info@womenzone.org.uk
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Latest Employment Opportunities
Job Opportunity - General Manager - Nexus Art Cafe
Posted March 4th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
13 Mar 2009
Nexus Art Cafe is a non profit organisation working towards building community and celebrating creativity in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
They are currently advertising for a general manager from 6 April 2009.
Salary: £15,500 - £16,500 depending on experience, Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week, 4 weeks holiday and bank holidays.
For further information, visit: http://www.nexusartcafe.com/
To apply please send your CV together with a covering letter giving relevant experience and skills to Chris Acher, email: crisacher@mac.com, Post: Rev C Acher, Nexus, Central Buildings, Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JW
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Employment Opportunity - Forum Development Assistant - Refugee and Migrant Forum Manchester
Posted March 4th, 2009 by estellew
Salary: £22,717 pro rata (13,630 actual), Hours: 21 (3 days per week), Contract: 3 years fixed term.
MRSN particularly welcomes applications from refugees.
Manchester Refugee Support Network (MRSN) are looking for a highly motivated individual to join their dynamic refugee-led charity based in Moss Side.
Your role will be to assist the Forum Development Worker to coordinate the campaigns and advocacy work of the Refugee and Migrant Forum Manchester.
For further information, see below. To download an application pack, visit: www.mrsn.org.uk, email: ulrike@mrsn.org.uk, or call: 0161 232 7420.
Additionally, on Wednesday 18th March MRSN will be running a two hour training session on how to write effective application forms and the MRSN recruitment process.
If you would like a place on this training course please contact Sophie King on forum@mrsn.org.uk by Wednesday 11th March to reserve a place.
Deadline for application:
31 Mar 2009
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Employment Opportunity - Senior Research Fellow/Research Fellow - Third Sector Studies
Posted March 5th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
20 Mar 2009
The Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research (CRESR) at Sheffield Hallam University is looking to appoint a Senior Research Fellow/Research Fellow - Third Sector Studies.
Salary: £30,594 - £44,930 pa, Ref: DS 330/08
The Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research (CRESR) is recognised as one of the leading academic research centres in the United Kingdom in the fields of Regeneration, Housing, Labour Market analysis and Third Sector studies.
For further information about this post, and to access an application form, visit: http://ntmizar.adc.shu.ac.uk/HR/Vacancies/Research/Research%20Adverts/DS..., or contact 0114 225 3950, email: recruitment@shu.ac.uk.
For further enquiries, please contact Professor Peter Wells on 0114 225 3073 or email: p.wells@shu.ac.uk
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Employment Opportunity - Advice Worker - Age Concern
Posted March 6th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
23 Mar 2009
Salary: £20,157 a year, Hours: 35 hours a week, 12 month contract.
Age Concern is looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication skills to provide information and advice to older people and their carers and to deliver presentations on Taxation and Welfare Rights to varied groups of people. Ideal candidates will have at least 12 months experience in Advice Work and knowledge of tax matters.
For an application pack, please send an A4 stamped addressed envelope (78p) to Neil Barker, Age Concern Manchester, Swan Buildings, 20 Swan Street, Manchester M4 5JW.
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Latest Training Opportunities
Take Up Champions for front line staff
Posted March 6th, 2009 by estellew
Do you work with older people in East Manchester?
Take up Champions is an exciting programme for staff who work in East Manchester, to help you provide information which will improve your clients quality of life, by accessing benefits and services that may be available to them.
The next programme begins on the 10th March 2009 and will be on Tuesdays at the Wells Centre in Clayton, from 10:00am - 3:00pm.
For further information, see below. To book a place contact Judith Baron on 0161 202 2522 or email: jbaron@careandrepair-manchester.org.uk
Type of course:
Training course
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Manchester Advice Training Courses for Spring/ Summer 2009
Posted March 6th, 2009 by estellew
A summary of the training courses available from Manchester Advice for Spring/ Summer 2009 is now available.
Please see below for further details.
To book a place on any of these courses fill in the booking form below, or book on-line at: http://advicekit.info/training
Type of course:
One off training event
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Manchester Advice Training Course booking form, March 09.doc 27.5 KB
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About Community Network for Manchester Bulletin:
This bulletin provides a round-up of all the information uploaded to the Community Network for Manchester website over the last week. It covers the following key areas:
News
Events
Opportunities (including employment, volunteering, training, tender and consultation opportunities)
Network News
Community Safety Forum – South Manchester
The next Community Safety Forum, South Manchester will take place on:
Date/ Time: Thursday 19th March 2009, 11:30am - 1:30pm (Refreshments provided)
Venue: Book through the CSN to confirm venue
Community Safety Network (CSN) crime forums are designed to help voluntary and community sector groups respond to local crime and disorder based concerns. The issues raised will be directed to Manchester’s Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership. Local Inspectors and Community Safety Co-ordinators review the information you tell CSN about and provide CSN with a feedback, so you know what actions have been taken.
For further information, see below, or contact Joanne Mullen on 0161 226 7186, or email: stephanie.jones@c-i-c.org.uk
Due to limited numbers, all places MUST be reserved via 0161 226 7186.
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Network Updates
New updates are now available from the following networks:
Sustainable Neighbourhoods, please visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/142
North Manchester Community Network, please visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/26
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Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group meeting - Tuesday 10th March
The next Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group meeting will be held at Green Fish Resource Centre, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Tuesday 10th March (refreshments will be available from 5:30pm).
Click here for a link to the location map.
Click here to access the paperwork for this meeting.
If you have any queries about the agenda, please contact John Wareham.
Please confirm your attendance at the meeting in advance by contacting Estelle Worthington.
Elections to the Executive Group will take place during the meeting.
Click here for further information about this process. If you have any queries about the election process, please contact John Wareham.
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Reminder from the Executive Group - Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group meeting and Executive Group Elections
The Community Network for Manchester Executive Group would like to remind network members that elections to the Executive Group will take place at the next Strategy Group meeting on Tuesday 10th March.
If your network wishes to nominate a member, or if you would like to recommend a potential co-optee, please fill in the registration form (which can be accessed here), and return it to Chiara Mallia no later than Monday 9th March.
Information about the roles and responsibilities of Executive Group members can be found here.
During this meeting, the nomination forms for network participants to the Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group will also be approved. To renew the nomination for your existing network participant, or to make a new nomination, please fill in the nomination form (which can be accessed here), and return it to Estelle Worthington no later than Monday 9th March.
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Free Community Day - North Manchester Community Network
North Manchester Community Network will be holding a Free Community Day:
Date/ Time: Saturday 21st March 2009, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Venue: Higher Blackley Community Centre (near to British Legion), Victoria Avenue, Blackley, M9 ORA.
The event will include: Free Hot Pot and Raffle; Information Stalls; Zest Healthy Living; Manchester Stop Smoking; Surestart; Baby/Toddler Yoga; Children’s Activities; Fire Service; and Sports Development.
For more information contact Margaret on 0161 740 2552 or email: northmannet@aol.com
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"Better Together: Annual Partnership Conference of the Learning, Skills and Employment Network (LSEN)
Better Together, the Annual Partnership Conference of the Learning, Skills and Employment Network (LSEN) for Manchester will take place on:
Date/ Time: Thursday 19th March 2009, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Venue: The Mechanics Institute, Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6DD
The event will focus on the role that Adult Informal Learning (Community Based Learning) can play in building Social Capital and Resilience in enabling individuals and communities to combat more effectively the impact of the Economic Downturn.
The event will be of significant interest to any public, private or third sector organisation or City Council department with a role to play in community engagement, community development or community based learning.
For further information, see below.
To book a place, please email info@lsen.org.uk or call 0161 226 7204.
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Are We on the Road to Wellbeing? Health & Wellbeing Network Wellbeing Event
The Health & Wellbeing Network is organising a wellbeing event for the Voluntary and Community Sector:
Date/ Time: Wednesday 8th April 2009, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Venue: St Thomas Centre
This is an event for all voluntary and community sector and statutory sector workers and organisations whose work impacts on the health and wellbeing of people in Manchester. This event provides an opportunity to come and think with others about how to improve the overall wellbeing of more people in Manchester and get some support for your own wellbeing through the taster sessions!
For further details, please see below. For more information or to book a place, contact Pauline@macc.org.uk
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Local/Regional News
Round Two of the Lottery BASIS bids announced
North West Third Sector Infrastructure Support Agencies to get £7.5 million.
Infrastructure services do vital work to help voluntary and community groups achieve their aims, through services such as training, providing information, representing community groups' interests, supporting networks and sharing good practice.
The BASIS programme aims to ensure that voluntary and community organisations throughout England have access to high quality support that will help them be more effective.
A total of 119 voluntary organisations have been awarded £50m in the second and final round of the Big Lottery Fund’s BASIS programme – North West Third Sector organisations successfully bid for £7.5 million.
For further information, please see below.
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National News
Breakthrough UK Independent Living Awards
The nomination process is now open for the 2009 Breakthrough UK Independent Living Awards. The awards recognise and celebrate organisations which actively promote the inclusion and independent living of disabled people.
Nominations (including self-nominations) are sought for the following categories: Information; Public Transport; Employment (1) – Public and Private sector employers; Employment (2) – Third Sector employers; Peer Support; Independent Living Initiative.
Closing date for nominations: Friday 27th March 2009
For further details and to access a nomination form (available in PDF and Plain Text), visit: www.breakthrough-uk.com
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Collaboration Benefits - training and support on developing strong and successful partnerships
By collaborating effectively we can challenge the resources and power inequalities facing our sector and the communities we work with. By working together organisations can: cut costs; improve service delivery, win contracts, and add organisational value.
BASSAC (a membership body for community organisations that provide a wide range of services to local people) is offering community and voluntary organisations tailored support, resources and skills development around collaboration.
For general queries about the programme contact Francis Peel on 020 7336 9464, or email: collaboration@bassac.org.uk
For information about training or seminars contact Keith Kibirango on 020 7336 9429, or email: keith@bassac.org.uk
For further general information about the programme visit: http://www.bassac.org.uk/our-programmes/collaboration
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Latest Events
Bury Neuro Support - Special Meeting
Posted March 4th, 2009 by GMNeuroA
‘Neuro Services in Bury - where are we now?’
Date/ Time: Thursday 12 March 2009, 4:00 - 6:00pm
Venue: Kay Room, Bury Parish Church Hall, The Wylde Bury
(Some parking available in the church grounds)
Representatives from Health and Social Services and from Bury Voluntary Groups will be present.
Come along to listen, ask questions, celebrate improvements and identify gaps.
Type of Event:
Meeting
Address:
Greater Manchester Neurological Alliance
C/o The Stroke Association,
6th Floor
St James’s House,
Pendleton Way,
Salford
M6 5FW
Contact for more info:
info@gmneuro.org.uk
Website:
http://www.gmneuro.org.uk
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Inspire and Aspire - International Women’s Day Event
Posted March 4th, 2009 by jgoreham
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Northwards Housing is celebrating International Women's Day by bringing together some local, inspiring women and inviting young women aged 14-25 living in north Manchester to meet with them.
Date/ Time: Wednesday 11th March, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Venue: Abraham Moss Theatre, Crescent Rd, Manchester, M8 5UF
Interactive workshop sessions will look at aspirations for young women and their communities, including an informative fair on opportunities to work/study/volunteer.
This is event is free. Please contact Julie on 0161 740 8332 or email at the details below for more information or to book a place.
Contact for more info:
j.goreham@northwardshousing.co.uk
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Bring and Share Event for MOMM: 1400
Posted March 4th, 2009 by jgoreham
Type of Event:
Community Event
Manchester Oxfam Maternal Mortality Campaign (MOMM:1400) brought over 100 women together from across Greater Manchester to contribute to creating a giant blanket. This forms part of a campaign for a reduction in maternal deaths due to a lack of health care facilities and education.
We are holding a Bring and Share event where you can bring food and drink and view the blanket, watch a short film about the project and find out more about the campaign.
This event is free and open for you to just turn up on the day!
Date/ Time: Sunday 8th March, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Venue: Room 1, Friends Meeting House, Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS
Contact for more info:
info@manchester-oxfam-group.org
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Chorlton's Big Green Festival
Posted March 5th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
The first ever Big Green Festival will take place in Chorlton, Manchester on Saturday 4th April 2009. Organised by local volunteers this event is being shaped by the help and support of dozens of Manchester based musicians, charities, organisations and community groups.
The event will include: a fancy dress bicycle parade; a food foraging walk; a swap area, a personal wellbeing area; a variety of topical films, lots of locally sourced food and drink; a wealth of local plugged in and acoustic musicians; information and workshop spaces; a variety of environment related talks; and much more...
For further details, please visit the festival website: http://www.greenchorlton.org.uk/
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Sustaining Change programme launch event
Posted March 5th, 2009 by estellew
You are invited to the launch of the Sustaining Change programme:
Third Sector ideas into action for a sustainable future.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 31st March, drop in from 2:00pm - 5:00pm for afternoon tea
Venue: Friends Meeting House, Manchester
Sign up on the day for:
Free bespoke sustainability audit; free training for you and your team; free network celebrating partnerships; free peer mentoring programme; free on the spot advice: 'social enterprise-alternative to grant dependency?'.
For more information, see below or contact Claire Morris, Programme Coordinator, on 0161 273 1736, or email:clairem@merci.org.uk
Type of Event:
Community Event
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CLES Summit 2009: Forging Resilient Local Economies
Posted March 5th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
The CLES Summit 2009 "Forging resilient local economies" will focus on the new approaches required to deliver economic development and regeneration in changing economic times. The event will provide an opportunity for debate and deliberation as well as learning and networking.
Dates: 14th and 15th July 2009
Venue: Renold Building, University of Manchester
To view the event flyer, visit: http://www.cles.org.uk/files/103500/FileName/SummitA5flyer.pdf
For further information, visit: www.cles.org.uk/summit, or email: lynstacey@cles.org.uk
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New Developments in Third Sector Research Event
Posted March 5th, 2009 by estellew
Come and learn about two exciting new developments in third sector research and find out how sector practitioners can benefit from them.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 28th April 2009, 11:00am – 4:00pm (including lunch)
Venue: St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ
For further information about the event, see below or contact Susanne Martikke on 0161 277 1031 or email: susanne.martikke@gmcvo.org.uk. To book a place, contact: 0161 277 1001, or email: sue.barrett@gmcvo.org.uk.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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GMCVO Booking Form.doc 77 KB
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The Changing Profile of Health Services in Manchester - Free Event
Posted March 6th, 2009 by estellew
Manchester BME Network & Manchester Race & Health Forum are hosting a Free joint event entitled 'The Changing Profile of Health Services in Manchester'.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 17th March, 12:30 - 3:30pm (lunch included)
Venue: Phil Martin Centre, 137-139 Princess Road, Manchester, M14 4RE.
The event will be relevant to those interested in finding out more about the changes taking place within Health Services in Manchester and also interested in finding out more about the activities of the BME Network and Manchester Race & Health Forum. The key speaker is John Harrop, Director of Manchester Community Health at NHS Manchester.
For further information, please see the flyer below. To book a place, contact Nathalie Long on 0161 227 8708 or email: office@mccr.org.uk.
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Refugee Teachers Network Conference
Posted March 6th, 2009 by estellew
This free event, organised by the Refugee Council and Employability Forum, will celebrate the first year of the Refugee Teachers Network, by bringing together service providers to share good practice on supporting refugee teachers.
It will also be an opportunity for refugee teachers in the North West to interact with those regional organisations that can help them on their path to getting careers in education.
Date/ Time: Friday 20th March, 11:00am – 4:00pm
Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Manchester (free lunch provided)
For further information, see below, contact 0113 2475795 / 07903 407575 or email: teachers@refugeecouncil.org.uk
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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Refugee Teacher Network Conference Registration Form.doc 314 KB
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WomenZone: For All Women - Launch Event
Posted March 6th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
WomenZone is a new women's group for the North Manchester area, based around health and well being. The group welcomes women from all backgrounds and ages and aims to be a platform to help women to become more informed about health & wellbeing. The group also aims to provide opportunities for women to build friendships and other social networks.
Their launch event will be held on:
Date/Time: Thursday 12th March 2009, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Venue: Abraham Moss Theatre, Crescent Road, Crumpsall, M8 5UF.
There will be a fashion show, yoga and dance demonstrations, stalls and a light buffet. All women are welcome and the event is free.
For further information, contact Naomi at Zest on 0161 908 8335/0161 655 7881 or email: info@womenzone.org.uk
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Latest Employment Opportunities
Job Opportunity - General Manager - Nexus Art Cafe
Posted March 4th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
13 Mar 2009
Nexus Art Cafe is a non profit organisation working towards building community and celebrating creativity in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
They are currently advertising for a general manager from 6 April 2009.
Salary: £15,500 - £16,500 depending on experience, Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week, 4 weeks holiday and bank holidays.
For further information, visit: http://www.nexusartcafe.com/
To apply please send your CV together with a covering letter giving relevant experience and skills to Chris Acher, email: crisacher@mac.com, Post: Rev C Acher, Nexus, Central Buildings, Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JW
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Employment Opportunity - Forum Development Assistant - Refugee and Migrant Forum Manchester
Posted March 4th, 2009 by estellew
Salary: £22,717 pro rata (13,630 actual), Hours: 21 (3 days per week), Contract: 3 years fixed term.
MRSN particularly welcomes applications from refugees.
Manchester Refugee Support Network (MRSN) are looking for a highly motivated individual to join their dynamic refugee-led charity based in Moss Side.
Your role will be to assist the Forum Development Worker to coordinate the campaigns and advocacy work of the Refugee and Migrant Forum Manchester.
For further information, see below. To download an application pack, visit: www.mrsn.org.uk, email: ulrike@mrsn.org.uk, or call: 0161 232 7420.
Additionally, on Wednesday 18th March MRSN will be running a two hour training session on how to write effective application forms and the MRSN recruitment process.
If you would like a place on this training course please contact Sophie King on forum@mrsn.org.uk by Wednesday 11th March to reserve a place.
Deadline for application:
31 Mar 2009
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Employment Opportunity - Senior Research Fellow/Research Fellow - Third Sector Studies
Posted March 5th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
20 Mar 2009
The Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research (CRESR) at Sheffield Hallam University is looking to appoint a Senior Research Fellow/Research Fellow - Third Sector Studies.
Salary: £30,594 - £44,930 pa, Ref: DS 330/08
The Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research (CRESR) is recognised as one of the leading academic research centres in the United Kingdom in the fields of Regeneration, Housing, Labour Market analysis and Third Sector studies.
For further information about this post, and to access an application form, visit: http://ntmizar.adc.shu.ac.uk/HR/Vacancies/Research/Research%20Adverts/DS..., or contact 0114 225 3950, email: recruitment@shu.ac.uk.
For further enquiries, please contact Professor Peter Wells on 0114 225 3073 or email: p.wells@shu.ac.uk
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Employment Opportunity - Advice Worker - Age Concern
Posted March 6th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
23 Mar 2009
Salary: £20,157 a year, Hours: 35 hours a week, 12 month contract.
Age Concern is looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication skills to provide information and advice to older people and their carers and to deliver presentations on Taxation and Welfare Rights to varied groups of people. Ideal candidates will have at least 12 months experience in Advice Work and knowledge of tax matters.
For an application pack, please send an A4 stamped addressed envelope (78p) to Neil Barker, Age Concern Manchester, Swan Buildings, 20 Swan Street, Manchester M4 5JW.
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Latest Training Opportunities
Take Up Champions for front line staff
Posted March 6th, 2009 by estellew
Do you work with older people in East Manchester?
Take up Champions is an exciting programme for staff who work in East Manchester, to help you provide information which will improve your clients quality of life, by accessing benefits and services that may be available to them.
The next programme begins on the 10th March 2009 and will be on Tuesdays at the Wells Centre in Clayton, from 10:00am - 3:00pm.
For further information, see below. To book a place contact Judith Baron on 0161 202 2522 or email: jbaron@careandrepair-manchester.org.uk
Type of course:
Training course
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Manchester Advice Training Courses for Spring/ Summer 2009
Posted March 6th, 2009 by estellew
A summary of the training courses available from Manchester Advice for Spring/ Summer 2009 is now available.
Please see below for further details.
To book a place on any of these courses fill in the booking form below, or book on-line at: http://advicekit.info/training
Type of course:
One off training event
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Manchester Advice Training Courses, Spring Summer 09.doc 69.5 KB
Manchester Advice Training Course booking form, March 09.doc 27.5 KB
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Monday, 23 February 2009
Community Network for Manchester Full Text Bulletin - 20 Feb 09
About Community Network for Manchester Bulletin:
This bulletin provides a round-up of all the information uploaded to the Community Network for Manchester website over the last week. It covers the following key areas:
News
Events
Opportunities (including employment, volunteering, training, tender and consultation opportunities)
Network News
"Better Together: Annual Partnership Conference of the Learning, Skills and Employment Network (LSEN)
Better Together, the Annual Partnership Conference of the Learning, Skills and Employment Network (LSEN) for Manchester will take place on:
Date/ Time: Thursday 19th March 2009, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Venue: The Mechanics Institute, Princess Street, Manchester,
M1 6DD
The event will focus on the role that Adult Informal Learning (Community Based Learning) can play in building Social Capital and Resilience in enabling individuals and communities to combat more effectively the impact of the Economic Downturn.
The event will be of significant interest to any public, private or third sector organisation or City Council Department with a role to play in community engagement, community development or community based learning.
For further information, see below.
To booke a place, please email info@lsen.org.uk or call 0161 226 7204.
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Reminder from the Executive Group - Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group meeting and Executive Group Elections
The Community Network for Manchester Executive Group would like to remind network members that elections to the Executive Group will take place at the next Strategy Group meeting on Tuesday 10th March. The meeting will be held at Green Fish Resource Centre, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm (refreshments available from 5:30pm).
If your network wishes to nominate a member, or if you would like to recommend a potential co-optee, please fill in the registration form (which will be available on the website from the 24th February), and return it to Chiara Mallia no later than Monday 9th March.
During this meeting, the nomination forms for network participants to the Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group will also be approved. To renew the nomination for your existing network participant, or to make a new nomination, please fill in the nomination form (which will be available on the website from the 24th February), and return it to Estelle Worthington no later than Monday 9th March.
If you would like more information about the election process or the nomination process, please contact John Wareham.
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Local/Regional News
Headline findings from the National Survey of Third Sector Organisations
Headline findings from the National Survey of Third Sector Organisations, conducted by Ipsos MORI on behalf of the Office of the Third Sector, are now available to read.
The survey was commissioned so that all local authorities can be judged on their performance in creating an environment for a thriving third sector.
For further information and to read the Headline Report for Manchester, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/864
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North Manchester Social Networks Project - Seeking Research Participants
What is the study about?
Social networks are the connections between ourselves and the people that we know. Social network contacts can be friends, family, work mates, neighbours, people we see at the pub, at the gym or at the school gates.
Researchers at the Manchester Social Networks Project want to learn about the social networks of North Manchester residents and how these connections are arranged in and across neighbourhoods. The study will explore how who we know (social networks) and where we live (neighbourhoods) affects people's personal opportunities and well-being.
How can I get involved?
Anyone over the age of 16 living in North Manchester can take part in the study. The researchers want to hear from people with all sorts of network types, and they need lots of people to get involved in order to make the project findings realistic.
All you need to do is complete a short 5-10 minute questionnaire.
Click here to take the survey.
For further information, or to get in touch with the research team, please see below.
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National News
Third Sector Taskforce's report on the role of the Third Sector in welfare to work reform
The Third Sector Taskforce was set up with the support of Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, James Purnell, to explore the potential role for the third sector in welfare to work
reform. A report of their findings has now been published.
To read the report, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/868
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Changes to Local Area Agreement targets vetoed
The government has indicated it will veto radical changes to local area agreements despite warnings that house-building and worklessness targets will prove impossible to hit during the downturn.
The Local Government Association has called for councils to be able to renegotiate targets during the previously planned 'refresh period', designed to tidy up original agreements.
Click here to read the full story.
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Grassroots Grants - change to eligibility criteria
Last week Office of the Third Sector announced that they are amending the eligibility criteria of Grassroots Grants with immediate effect.
Originally the fund would only consider applications from organisations with an average income of £20,000 or less. This has now been increased to £30,000 as a way of increasing the reach of the fund.
The press release which explains these changes can be found at: http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_stories/090210_gr...
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Latest Events
Children in Need funding workshop
Posted February 16th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
The Gio Project at VAM will be holding two Children in Need funding workshops in April for organisations that are thinking of applying to the fund.
Date/ Time(s): Wednesday 1st April, from 10:00 - 12:30 and 2:00 - 4:30.
The workshop is designed to help increase your understanding of Children in Need and its funding principles. You will also learn how to prepare an application and receive hints and tips that might increase your chances of being successful.
For further information, visit: www.vamanchester.org.uk
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Cheetham United Project - Art & Craft Sessions
Posted February 16th, 2009 by estellew
Cheetham United Project is running Art and Craft Sessions at St. John’s Waterloo Road (Cheethm Hill) on Wednesdays from 10:30am – 12:30pm up until Easter.
These sessions will be run by Tamzin Forster, a gifted local artist who will be exhibiting at Manchester Art Gallery from the end of the month as part of the exhibition HELD.
See below for further details.
Type of Event:
Community Event
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FASD Conference: "What is it ? How it Happens, It's impact on Education".
Posted February 16th, 2009 by stan ousby
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Manchester University Hospitals Education and Research Centre. Wythenshawe Hospital Manchester.
This conference will give delegates an overview of problems of FASD experienced by clients.
Date/ Time: Thursday 19th March, 9:00am - 1:30pm
The need for a stable, secure and structured environment to prevent secondary disabilities.
Mental health problems;
Disruptive school experience;
Trouble with the law;
Confinement;
Alcohol/drug problems;
Problems with employment;
Problems with parenting.
The workshop will help identify the need of more information and awareness.
Address:
FasawareUK,
45 Lake Side Avenue,
Billinge,
WA5 7JB
Contact for more info:
fasawareuk@blueyonde.co.uk
Website:
http://www.fasaware.co.uk
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Youth Offer Volunteering meeting
Posted February 17th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Meeting
The next Youth Offer Volunteering meeting will take place on:
Date/ Time: Friday 27th February, 2:30pm - 4:00pm.
Venue: GMYN, Ardwick Green, (M12 6FZ)
If you or your organisation has an interest in young people and volunteering you are invited to come along.
For more information and to confirm your attendance, please contact Alex Fairweather on 0161 274 3299 or email: alex.fairweather@gmyn.co.uk
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Developing A Regional Strategy Consultation Event
Posted February 19th, 2009 by estellew
What does a Regional Strategy mean for the Greater Manchester voluntary sector?
Date/ Time: Wednesday 25th March 2009, 9:30am – 1:00pm (including lunch)
Venue: St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester M12 6FZ
The Regional Strategy for the North West provides a unique opportunity to bring together its spatial, economic, social and environmental strategies and build a new long term vision for the region.
At this free event partners from the key regional agencies will give a brief overview on the Regional Strategy proposals and a presentation on the key points in the Principles and Issues paper. As well as feeding back to regional partners this offers an opportunity to discuss the shared priorities important to Greater Manchester’s development.
See below for further information, or contact Tanya Coutts on 0161 277 1002, or email: tanya.coutts@gmcvo.org.uk
Click here for further information about the Consultation.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Attachment Size
Developing A Regional Strategy Event flyer.ppt 2.02 MB
Developing a Regional Strategy Consultation Event, GMCVO Booking Form.doc 1.41 MB
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Multi-Agency Forum Meeting
Posted February 19th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
The next MAF (Multi-Agency Forum) will be held on:
Date/ Time: Thursday 12 March, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Venue: Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount Street.
Keynote Speakers will give presentations on recent studies on Supporting Disabled Refugees and on Health and Migration. Workshops will cover topics of interest including placement and training opportunities for refugees in the Housing Sector, Home Energy Efficiency and Housing Support, Advice for Migrant workers and Museum's support for Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Migrant Workers.
To register, please contact MARIM on 0161 868 0857, or email: elaine.dunne@manchester.gov.uk
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Social Enterprise network and collaboration meeting
Posted February 19th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: Thursday 19 March, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Venue: Innospace at the Centre for Enterprise, MMU Business School, Aytoun Street, Manchester M1 3GH
Manchester Development Education Project (DEP) and the Centre for
Enterprise at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School would like to invite you to a social enterprise network meeting.
The aim of the meeting is to encourage creative collaboration between social eterprises leading to joint projects or services. The format of the session will be participative groupwork.
For further information, please see below.
Places are limited. To book please apply to Anne Strachan, Programme Development Manager, on 0161 921 8020 or email: anne@dep.org.uk.
Type of Event:
Meeting
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Social Enteprise Network meeting 19 March.pdf 175.35 KB
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Free Train to Gain "Meet A Broker Event"
Posted February 19th, 2009 by estellew
Are you interested in finding out more about what Train to Gain can do for you and your organisation? Interested in signing the Skills Pledge? Would you like to find out how to get some free training for your organisation?
Then why not come and along discuss your needs with a Train to Gain Skills Broker?
Three Meet A Broker Events will be taking place over the next month:
Tuesday 24th February, 14:30 - 16:30, Salford
Thursday 27th February, 12:30 - 15:20, Rochdale (Buffet Lunch at 12:30)
Friday 13th March, 13:30 - 15:30, Wigan
See below for further information. To book a place at one of these events, please complete the attached booking form and return it to: Gill Dixon, GMCVO, St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ.
Type of Event:
Community Event
Attachment Size
Meet a Broker Booking Form.doc 470.5 KB
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Sustainability and the Built Environment Event
Posted February 20th, 2009 by Michelle F
Type of Event:
Community Event
Date: Tuesday 24 February
NW Planning Aid is organising a free event for community activists and community support workers in the Greater Manchester area.
With the emergence of sustainable development and its influence on planning policies and development applications, voluntary and community organisations need to be aware of the sustainability agenda if they are to be effective in supporting or challenging local developments in their areas in the interests of their members.
The information session will be led and facilitated by professional and experienced planners who work as volunteers for the Planning Aid service.
For further information visit www.planningaid.rtpi.org.uk, or contact Jackie Dibley, on 01254 820996 or email nwcp@planningaid.rtpi.org.uk.
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Getting Money from Government Seminar
Posted February 20th, 2009 by Michelle F
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Date: Friday 27 February or Tuesday 28 April
This one-day seminar will enable you to understand how to develop relationships with statutory agencies. It will look at some of the key changes in how statutory agencies operate, focusing on the implications and issues involved in the move to commissioning, contract procurement and an increased emphasis on partnership working. Organised by the Directory of Social Change.
For further information visit: www.dsc.org.uk/Training/TopicalSeminars, or contact DSC Training, on 0845 077 7707 or email training@dsc.org.uk.
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Sustainable Spaces Event
Posted February 20th, 2009 by Michelle F
Date / Time: Friday 20 March, 10.30am – 3.30pm
Venue: Bridge-5 Mill, Centre for Sustainable Living, Ancoats, Manchester
A free event for volunteers and workers from Greater Manchester community hubs – places of neighbourhood activity such as community centres and other facilities run by not-for-profit groups.
The session will look at how to make community hubs more environmentally friendly and how money can be saved through energy saving and waste reduction. Participants will be eligible to receive a free environmental audit for their organisation (so long as it operates out of premises and employs at least one member of staff). Event organised by COMBINE – the Community Buildings Information Network.
For further details, see the event flyer and booking form below.
For further information, contact Morag Rose, on 0161 277 1039, or email morag.rose@gmcvo.org.uk.
Type of Event:
Community Event
Attachment Size
Sustaianble Spaces flyer.ppt 1.89 MB
Sustaianble Spaces Booking Form.doc 43.5 KB
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Young RAPAR launch event
Posted February 20th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: Sunday 1st March, 3:30pm
Venue: RAPAR, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS, (under the Quaker Meeting House).
Refreshments, music, games, face painting and more! This is a family event, please bring the whole family along!
If you would like to attend, please let the organisers know on 07877892932 or email: ben.hickman@rapar.org.uk so they can organise refreshments.
Type of Event:
Community Event
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YoungRAPAR Launch, Sunday 1st March.doc 29 KB
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Yes We Can - Free Campaiging and Advocacy Roadshow
Posted February 20th, 2009 by estellew
Bookings are now being taken for the free Yes We Can – Improving support for campaigning and advocacy in the North West Roadshow.
Date/ Time: Monday 9th March 2009, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Venue: Manchester Town Hall.
The aim of the event is to share expertise and experience in order to identify what the support needs in the region are for Campaigning and Advocacy.
There will be a wide range of workshops to choose from with experts from national, regional and local organisations sharing their experience and expertise.
For further information, see below. To book a place, go to: www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/campaignroadshows or contact Tanja Canning on 020 7520 2505.
Type of Event:
Community Event
Attachment Size
Yes We Can Campaign Roadshow poster.pdf 882.83 KB
YES We Can Campaign Roadshow Draft Programme.doc 97.5 KB
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Latest Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities with Irish Community Care
Posted February 17th, 2009 by estellew
Irish Community Care is seeking suitable applicants for the following positions:
X 2 Advice and Information Workers (part time), Salary: £10,475 p.a, Hours: 22 per week
Development Worker (Irish Travellers Life Skills and Education) (full time), Salary: £17,925 p.a., Hours: 37.5 per week
For further information, see below.
Application forms and detailed job descriptions are available from the Manager, Deirdre Carroll on 0161 205 9105, email: dcarroll1@live.co.uk
Deadline for application:
23 Feb 2009
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Employment Opportunities - North Manchester Home Start
Posted February 20th, 2009 by estellew
North Manchester Home Start is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under 5 years of age. Volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to families under stress in their own homes helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown.
They are currently recruiting for the following posts:
2 x Coordinator posts (18 hour and 37 hour post) NJC Scale 22-27 £19,370 (pro rata).
Senior Administrator/finance officer (37 hour post) NJC Scale 21-25 £18,907.
For an informal chat about these vacancies or to receive an application pack, please call Shelley Byrne on 0161 203 4229, or email: info@homestartmcrnorth.org.uk
Deadline for application:
27 Feb 2009
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Employment Opportunity - Office Administrator - YPAC
Posted February 20th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
25 Feb 2009
Salary: to be agreed, Hours: up to 16 hrs/wk.
YPAC (Youth Project at Apostles and Cuthberts), a dynamic youth project in Miles Platting, is looking for an administrator to run its busy office including statistical monitoring and financial record keeping.
For further information visit: www.ypacmanchester.org.uk, or contact Paul Hobbs on 0161 205 0880 or email: ypac@eastserve.com.
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Latest Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities At Independent Choices
Posted February 20th, 2009 by estellew
Interested in volunteering?
The Women's Domestic Abuse Helpline (WDAH) is seeking to recruit volunteers for the Helpline including the Community Helpline Language Service (CHLS)
For further information, see below or visit: www.wdvh.org.uk.
If you are interested in getting involved, please fill in the form below and return it to: Volunteer Recruitment, WDAH, PO Box 390, Manchester, M16 7WE or telephone 0161 636 7525 or email: admin@independentchoices.org.uk
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Latest Training Opportunities
Free Training for Refugee Community Organisations - Understanding and using an outcomes focus
Posted February 16th, 2009 by estellew
How much do you know about the effects of your organisation's work? Would you like to know more about outcomes? Are your funders asking about outcomes monitoring?
MRSN is running free two-day courses (you need to attend both days):
Date/ Time: Thursday 12th March and Thursday 16th July 2009, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Venue: MRSN, 95a Princess Road, Moss Side, M15 4DS
For further information and a booking form, see below. Applications must reach MRSN, 95a Princess Road, Moss Side, M14, 4TH by 5th March 2009.
Type of course:
One off training event
Attachment Size
MRSN Outcomes Training application form.doc 107 KB
MRSN Outcomes Training further information.doc 29.5 KB
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Training Opportunity - Future Leadership Programme
Posted February 19th, 2009 by estellew
IDeA is offering five free places for community groups on a high-profile future leadership programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for leaders from the third sector and local government to work together and develop practical solutions for their organisations.
The Future Leadership Programme addresses the role of leadership in changing organisational cultures. Its main principle - to ensure that local government and partner organisations can create sustainable solutions for sustainable communities - is brought to life through group and individual work over a six-month period.
For further details, visit the IDeA website: http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageId=5689683#contents-7
Type of course:
Training course
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Creating Sustainable Excellence Training
Posted February 20th, 2009 by Michelle F
Date / Time: Tuesday 3 March, 9.45am - 4.30pm
Venue: St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ
Manage innovation, responsiveness, quality and culture in ways that are appropriate for the organisation’s mission, resources, business environment, life stage and growth potential. Create excellence and advantage that is sustainable. The course explores quality management and how to embed quality and innovation throughout the organisation.
The course is relevant for senior Managers, people responsible for developing strategy within the organisation and people running small organisations wanting to achieve long-term growth, people aspiring to the above. It costs £45 to attend.
For further details, see the booking form below.
For further information, contact Gill Dixon gill.dixon@gmcvo.org.uk
Type of course:
One off training event
Attachment Size
Creating Sustaianble Excellence Training Application Form.doc 109 KB
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Free Management Training for Women
Posted February 20th, 2009 by Michelle F
Date: February 2009
Venue: Women’s Electronic Village Hall (WEVH)
A work-based first management qualification, aimed at women who are in management roles across all occupations and sectors, is being offered by the Women’s Electronic Village Hall. Training is delivered through a combination of one-to-one support in the workplace (approximately 8 hours) and a series of evening workshops (minimum of 4 to be attended).
The programme is free to all women over the age of 19 who have not completed an NVQ Level 4 qualification (or its equivalent). It is suitable for women who are already working in a management role (as an employee, as the manager of a small business or as a volunteer), who have opportunities for decision-making and/or responsibilities for managing resources, allocating work or project management within their job role.
For further information contact Sarah Keeler on 0161 833 8800 or email sarah.keeler@wevh.org.uk.
Type of course:
Training course
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Latest Consultations
North West Regional Strategy Consultation
Posted February 19th, 2009 by estellew
The North West Development Agency is consulting on the North West regional strategy.
The new regional strategy will integrate the region’s economic, spatial and housing strategies. It will also link local priorities and local potential to a regional framework.
The new strategy will be highly relevant to the voluntary and community sector, and the paper picks up on a number of areas relevant to many VCS groups, including: health and health inequalities, sustainable rural communities, climate change and other environmental concerns, tackling worklessness, skills, social enterprise, disability, housing, and even, briefly, local public sector procurement practice.
An Issues and Principles Paper has now been published and is open for consultation until 30 April 2009.
For further information, please see below.
Click here for information about a consultation event being run by VSNW and GMCVO.
Consultation end date:
30 April, 2009
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About Community Network for Manchester Bulletin:
This bulletin provides a round-up of all the information uploaded to the Community Network for Manchester website over the last week. It covers the following key areas:
News
Events
Opportunities (including employment, volunteering, training, tender and consultation opportunities)
Network News
"Better Together: Annual Partnership Conference of the Learning, Skills and Employment Network (LSEN)
Better Together, the Annual Partnership Conference of the Learning, Skills and Employment Network (LSEN) for Manchester will take place on:
Date/ Time: Thursday 19th March 2009, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Venue: The Mechanics Institute, Princess Street, Manchester,
M1 6DD
The event will focus on the role that Adult Informal Learning (Community Based Learning) can play in building Social Capital and Resilience in enabling individuals and communities to combat more effectively the impact of the Economic Downturn.
The event will be of significant interest to any public, private or third sector organisation or City Council Department with a role to play in community engagement, community development or community based learning.
For further information, see below.
To booke a place, please email info@lsen.org.uk or call 0161 226 7204.
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Reminder from the Executive Group - Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group meeting and Executive Group Elections
The Community Network for Manchester Executive Group would like to remind network members that elections to the Executive Group will take place at the next Strategy Group meeting on Tuesday 10th March. The meeting will be held at Green Fish Resource Centre, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm (refreshments available from 5:30pm).
If your network wishes to nominate a member, or if you would like to recommend a potential co-optee, please fill in the registration form (which will be available on the website from the 24th February), and return it to Chiara Mallia no later than Monday 9th March.
During this meeting, the nomination forms for network participants to the Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group will also be approved. To renew the nomination for your existing network participant, or to make a new nomination, please fill in the nomination form (which will be available on the website from the 24th February), and return it to Estelle Worthington no later than Monday 9th March.
If you would like more information about the election process or the nomination process, please contact John Wareham.
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Local/Regional News
Headline findings from the National Survey of Third Sector Organisations
Headline findings from the National Survey of Third Sector Organisations, conducted by Ipsos MORI on behalf of the Office of the Third Sector, are now available to read.
The survey was commissioned so that all local authorities can be judged on their performance in creating an environment for a thriving third sector.
For further information and to read the Headline Report for Manchester, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/864
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North Manchester Social Networks Project - Seeking Research Participants
What is the study about?
Social networks are the connections between ourselves and the people that we know. Social network contacts can be friends, family, work mates, neighbours, people we see at the pub, at the gym or at the school gates.
Researchers at the Manchester Social Networks Project want to learn about the social networks of North Manchester residents and how these connections are arranged in and across neighbourhoods. The study will explore how who we know (social networks) and where we live (neighbourhoods) affects people's personal opportunities and well-being.
How can I get involved?
Anyone over the age of 16 living in North Manchester can take part in the study. The researchers want to hear from people with all sorts of network types, and they need lots of people to get involved in order to make the project findings realistic.
All you need to do is complete a short 5-10 minute questionnaire.
Click here to take the survey.
For further information, or to get in touch with the research team, please see below.
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North Manchester Social Networks Project info 2.pdf 757.98 KB
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National News
Third Sector Taskforce's report on the role of the Third Sector in welfare to work reform
The Third Sector Taskforce was set up with the support of Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, James Purnell, to explore the potential role for the third sector in welfare to work
reform. A report of their findings has now been published.
To read the report, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/868
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Changes to Local Area Agreement targets vetoed
The government has indicated it will veto radical changes to local area agreements despite warnings that house-building and worklessness targets will prove impossible to hit during the downturn.
The Local Government Association has called for councils to be able to renegotiate targets during the previously planned 'refresh period', designed to tidy up original agreements.
Click here to read the full story.
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Grassroots Grants - change to eligibility criteria
Last week Office of the Third Sector announced that they are amending the eligibility criteria of Grassroots Grants with immediate effect.
Originally the fund would only consider applications from organisations with an average income of £20,000 or less. This has now been increased to £30,000 as a way of increasing the reach of the fund.
The press release which explains these changes can be found at: http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_stories/090210_gr...
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Latest Events
Children in Need funding workshop
Posted February 16th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
The Gio Project at VAM will be holding two Children in Need funding workshops in April for organisations that are thinking of applying to the fund.
Date/ Time(s): Wednesday 1st April, from 10:00 - 12:30 and 2:00 - 4:30.
The workshop is designed to help increase your understanding of Children in Need and its funding principles. You will also learn how to prepare an application and receive hints and tips that might increase your chances of being successful.
For further information, visit: www.vamanchester.org.uk
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Cheetham United Project - Art & Craft Sessions
Posted February 16th, 2009 by estellew
Cheetham United Project is running Art and Craft Sessions at St. John’s Waterloo Road (Cheethm Hill) on Wednesdays from 10:30am – 12:30pm up until Easter.
These sessions will be run by Tamzin Forster, a gifted local artist who will be exhibiting at Manchester Art Gallery from the end of the month as part of the exhibition HELD.
See below for further details.
Type of Event:
Community Event
Attachment Size
Art and Craft Session flyer.doc 2.51 MB
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FASD Conference: "What is it ? How it Happens, It's impact on Education".
Posted February 16th, 2009 by stan ousby
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Manchester University Hospitals Education and Research Centre. Wythenshawe Hospital Manchester.
This conference will give delegates an overview of problems of FASD experienced by clients.
Date/ Time: Thursday 19th March, 9:00am - 1:30pm
The need for a stable, secure and structured environment to prevent secondary disabilities.
Mental health problems;
Disruptive school experience;
Trouble with the law;
Confinement;
Alcohol/drug problems;
Problems with employment;
Problems with parenting.
The workshop will help identify the need of more information and awareness.
Address:
FasawareUK,
45 Lake Side Avenue,
Billinge,
WA5 7JB
Contact for more info:
fasawareuk@blueyonde.co.uk
Website:
http://www.fasaware.co.uk
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Youth Offer Volunteering meeting
Posted February 17th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Meeting
The next Youth Offer Volunteering meeting will take place on:
Date/ Time: Friday 27th February, 2:30pm - 4:00pm.
Venue: GMYN, Ardwick Green, (M12 6FZ)
If you or your organisation has an interest in young people and volunteering you are invited to come along.
For more information and to confirm your attendance, please contact Alex Fairweather on 0161 274 3299 or email: alex.fairweather@gmyn.co.uk
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Developing A Regional Strategy Consultation Event
Posted February 19th, 2009 by estellew
What does a Regional Strategy mean for the Greater Manchester voluntary sector?
Date/ Time: Wednesday 25th March 2009, 9:30am – 1:00pm (including lunch)
Venue: St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester M12 6FZ
The Regional Strategy for the North West provides a unique opportunity to bring together its spatial, economic, social and environmental strategies and build a new long term vision for the region.
At this free event partners from the key regional agencies will give a brief overview on the Regional Strategy proposals and a presentation on the key points in the Principles and Issues paper. As well as feeding back to regional partners this offers an opportunity to discuss the shared priorities important to Greater Manchester’s development.
See below for further information, or contact Tanya Coutts on 0161 277 1002, or email: tanya.coutts@gmcvo.org.uk
Click here for further information about the Consultation.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Attachment Size
Developing A Regional Strategy Event flyer.ppt 2.02 MB
Developing a Regional Strategy Consultation Event, GMCVO Booking Form.doc 1.41 MB
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Multi-Agency Forum Meeting
Posted February 19th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
The next MAF (Multi-Agency Forum) will be held on:
Date/ Time: Thursday 12 March, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Venue: Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount Street.
Keynote Speakers will give presentations on recent studies on Supporting Disabled Refugees and on Health and Migration. Workshops will cover topics of interest including placement and training opportunities for refugees in the Housing Sector, Home Energy Efficiency and Housing Support, Advice for Migrant workers and Museum's support for Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Migrant Workers.
To register, please contact MARIM on 0161 868 0857, or email: elaine.dunne@manchester.gov.uk
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Social Enterprise network and collaboration meeting
Posted February 19th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: Thursday 19 March, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Venue: Innospace at the Centre for Enterprise, MMU Business School, Aytoun Street, Manchester M1 3GH
Manchester Development Education Project (DEP) and the Centre for
Enterprise at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School would like to invite you to a social enterprise network meeting.
The aim of the meeting is to encourage creative collaboration between social eterprises leading to joint projects or services. The format of the session will be participative groupwork.
For further information, please see below.
Places are limited. To book please apply to Anne Strachan, Programme Development Manager, on 0161 921 8020 or email: anne@dep.org.uk.
Type of Event:
Meeting
Attachment Size
Social Enteprise Network meeting 19 March.pdf 175.35 KB
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Free Train to Gain "Meet A Broker Event"
Posted February 19th, 2009 by estellew
Are you interested in finding out more about what Train to Gain can do for you and your organisation? Interested in signing the Skills Pledge? Would you like to find out how to get some free training for your organisation?
Then why not come and along discuss your needs with a Train to Gain Skills Broker?
Three Meet A Broker Events will be taking place over the next month:
Tuesday 24th February, 14:30 - 16:30, Salford
Thursday 27th February, 12:30 - 15:20, Rochdale (Buffet Lunch at 12:30)
Friday 13th March, 13:30 - 15:30, Wigan
See below for further information. To book a place at one of these events, please complete the attached booking form and return it to: Gill Dixon, GMCVO, St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ.
Type of Event:
Community Event
Attachment Size
Meet a Broker Booking Form.doc 470.5 KB
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Sustainability and the Built Environment Event
Posted February 20th, 2009 by Michelle F
Type of Event:
Community Event
Date: Tuesday 24 February
NW Planning Aid is organising a free event for community activists and community support workers in the Greater Manchester area.
With the emergence of sustainable development and its influence on planning policies and development applications, voluntary and community organisations need to be aware of the sustainability agenda if they are to be effective in supporting or challenging local developments in their areas in the interests of their members.
The information session will be led and facilitated by professional and experienced planners who work as volunteers for the Planning Aid service.
For further information visit www.planningaid.rtpi.org.uk, or contact Jackie Dibley, on 01254 820996 or email nwcp@planningaid.rtpi.org.uk.
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Getting Money from Government Seminar
Posted February 20th, 2009 by Michelle F
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Date: Friday 27 February or Tuesday 28 April
This one-day seminar will enable you to understand how to develop relationships with statutory agencies. It will look at some of the key changes in how statutory agencies operate, focusing on the implications and issues involved in the move to commissioning, contract procurement and an increased emphasis on partnership working. Organised by the Directory of Social Change.
For further information visit: www.dsc.org.uk/Training/TopicalSeminars, or contact DSC Training, on 0845 077 7707 or email training@dsc.org.uk.
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Sustainable Spaces Event
Posted February 20th, 2009 by Michelle F
Date / Time: Friday 20 March, 10.30am – 3.30pm
Venue: Bridge-5 Mill, Centre for Sustainable Living, Ancoats, Manchester
A free event for volunteers and workers from Greater Manchester community hubs – places of neighbourhood activity such as community centres and other facilities run by not-for-profit groups.
The session will look at how to make community hubs more environmentally friendly and how money can be saved through energy saving and waste reduction. Participants will be eligible to receive a free environmental audit for their organisation (so long as it operates out of premises and employs at least one member of staff). Event organised by COMBINE – the Community Buildings Information Network.
For further details, see the event flyer and booking form below.
For further information, contact Morag Rose, on 0161 277 1039, or email morag.rose@gmcvo.org.uk.
Type of Event:
Community Event
Attachment Size
Sustaianble Spaces flyer.ppt 1.89 MB
Sustaianble Spaces Booking Form.doc 43.5 KB
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Young RAPAR launch event
Posted February 20th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: Sunday 1st March, 3:30pm
Venue: RAPAR, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS, (under the Quaker Meeting House).
Refreshments, music, games, face painting and more! This is a family event, please bring the whole family along!
If you would like to attend, please let the organisers know on 07877892932 or email: ben.hickman@rapar.org.uk so they can organise refreshments.
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Yes We Can - Free Campaiging and Advocacy Roadshow
Posted February 20th, 2009 by estellew
Bookings are now being taken for the free Yes We Can – Improving support for campaigning and advocacy in the North West Roadshow.
Date/ Time: Monday 9th March 2009, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Venue: Manchester Town Hall.
The aim of the event is to share expertise and experience in order to identify what the support needs in the region are for Campaigning and Advocacy.
There will be a wide range of workshops to choose from with experts from national, regional and local organisations sharing their experience and expertise.
For further information, see below. To book a place, go to: www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/campaignroadshows or contact Tanja Canning on 020 7520 2505.
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Latest Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities with Irish Community Care
Posted February 17th, 2009 by estellew
Irish Community Care is seeking suitable applicants for the following positions:
X 2 Advice and Information Workers (part time), Salary: £10,475 p.a, Hours: 22 per week
Development Worker (Irish Travellers Life Skills and Education) (full time), Salary: £17,925 p.a., Hours: 37.5 per week
For further information, see below.
Application forms and detailed job descriptions are available from the Manager, Deirdre Carroll on 0161 205 9105, email: dcarroll1@live.co.uk
Deadline for application:
23 Feb 2009
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Employment Opportunities - North Manchester Home Start
Posted February 20th, 2009 by estellew
North Manchester Home Start is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under 5 years of age. Volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to families under stress in their own homes helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown.
They are currently recruiting for the following posts:
2 x Coordinator posts (18 hour and 37 hour post) NJC Scale 22-27 £19,370 (pro rata).
Senior Administrator/finance officer (37 hour post) NJC Scale 21-25 £18,907.
For an informal chat about these vacancies or to receive an application pack, please call Shelley Byrne on 0161 203 4229, or email: info@homestartmcrnorth.org.uk
Deadline for application:
27 Feb 2009
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Employment Opportunity - Office Administrator - YPAC
Posted February 20th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
25 Feb 2009
Salary: to be agreed, Hours: up to 16 hrs/wk.
YPAC (Youth Project at Apostles and Cuthberts), a dynamic youth project in Miles Platting, is looking for an administrator to run its busy office including statistical monitoring and financial record keeping.
For further information visit: www.ypacmanchester.org.uk, or contact Paul Hobbs on 0161 205 0880 or email: ypac@eastserve.com.
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Latest Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities At Independent Choices
Posted February 20th, 2009 by estellew
Interested in volunteering?
The Women's Domestic Abuse Helpline (WDAH) is seeking to recruit volunteers for the Helpline including the Community Helpline Language Service (CHLS)
For further information, see below or visit: www.wdvh.org.uk.
If you are interested in getting involved, please fill in the form below and return it to: Volunteer Recruitment, WDAH, PO Box 390, Manchester, M16 7WE or telephone 0161 636 7525 or email: admin@independentchoices.org.uk
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Latest Training Opportunities
Free Training for Refugee Community Organisations - Understanding and using an outcomes focus
Posted February 16th, 2009 by estellew
How much do you know about the effects of your organisation's work? Would you like to know more about outcomes? Are your funders asking about outcomes monitoring?
MRSN is running free two-day courses (you need to attend both days):
Date/ Time: Thursday 12th March and Thursday 16th July 2009, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Venue: MRSN, 95a Princess Road, Moss Side, M15 4DS
For further information and a booking form, see below. Applications must reach MRSN, 95a Princess Road, Moss Side, M14, 4TH by 5th March 2009.
Type of course:
One off training event
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Training Opportunity - Future Leadership Programme
Posted February 19th, 2009 by estellew
IDeA is offering five free places for community groups on a high-profile future leadership programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for leaders from the third sector and local government to work together and develop practical solutions for their organisations.
The Future Leadership Programme addresses the role of leadership in changing organisational cultures. Its main principle - to ensure that local government and partner organisations can create sustainable solutions for sustainable communities - is brought to life through group and individual work over a six-month period.
For further details, visit the IDeA website: http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageId=5689683#contents-7
Type of course:
Training course
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Creating Sustainable Excellence Training
Posted February 20th, 2009 by Michelle F
Date / Time: Tuesday 3 March, 9.45am - 4.30pm
Venue: St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ
Manage innovation, responsiveness, quality and culture in ways that are appropriate for the organisation’s mission, resources, business environment, life stage and growth potential. Create excellence and advantage that is sustainable. The course explores quality management and how to embed quality and innovation throughout the organisation.
The course is relevant for senior Managers, people responsible for developing strategy within the organisation and people running small organisations wanting to achieve long-term growth, people aspiring to the above. It costs £45 to attend.
For further details, see the booking form below.
For further information, contact Gill Dixon gill.dixon@gmcvo.org.uk
Type of course:
One off training event
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Free Management Training for Women
Posted February 20th, 2009 by Michelle F
Date: February 2009
Venue: Women’s Electronic Village Hall (WEVH)
A work-based first management qualification, aimed at women who are in management roles across all occupations and sectors, is being offered by the Women’s Electronic Village Hall. Training is delivered through a combination of one-to-one support in the workplace (approximately 8 hours) and a series of evening workshops (minimum of 4 to be attended).
The programme is free to all women over the age of 19 who have not completed an NVQ Level 4 qualification (or its equivalent). It is suitable for women who are already working in a management role (as an employee, as the manager of a small business or as a volunteer), who have opportunities for decision-making and/or responsibilities for managing resources, allocating work or project management within their job role.
For further information contact Sarah Keeler on 0161 833 8800 or email sarah.keeler@wevh.org.uk.
Type of course:
Training course
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Latest Consultations
North West Regional Strategy Consultation
Posted February 19th, 2009 by estellew
The North West Development Agency is consulting on the North West regional strategy.
The new regional strategy will integrate the region’s economic, spatial and housing strategies. It will also link local priorities and local potential to a regional framework.
The new strategy will be highly relevant to the voluntary and community sector, and the paper picks up on a number of areas relevant to many VCS groups, including: health and health inequalities, sustainable rural communities, climate change and other environmental concerns, tackling worklessness, skills, social enterprise, disability, housing, and even, briefly, local public sector procurement practice.
An Issues and Principles Paper has now been published and is open for consultation until 30 April 2009.
For further information, please see below.
Click here for information about a consultation event being run by VSNW and GMCVO.
Consultation end date:
30 April, 2009
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Thursday, 19 February 2009
Community Network for Manchester Full Text Bulletin - 13 Feb 09
About Community Network for Manchester Bulletin:
This bulletin provides a round-up of all the information uploaded to the Community Network for Manchester website over the last week. It covers the following key areas:
News
Events
Opportunities (including employment, volunteering, training, tender and consultation opportunities)
Network News
New logo and new contact details for the Learning, Skills and Employment Network
The Learning, Skills and Employment Network (LSEN) has been undergoing a transformation over the past few weeks and they now have not only a new logo, but also a new office contact number – 0161 226 7204.
The office is based with their Link Organisation – Commitment in Communities (The Wesley Centre, Royce Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5BP) – so please pop in and see them if you are in the area. For a link to the map, visit: http://www.c-i-c.org.uk/
To find out more about LSEN and for a link to their latest bulletin, go to: http://www.cn4m.net/node/40
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Let Them Work Campaign
The TUC and Refugee Council are leading a campaign for permission to work for asylum seekers called "Let Them Work".
In Greater Manchester, the TUC North West and the Refugee and Migrant Forum Manchester at MRSN are building up pledges of support from local and regional trade union branches, MPs, councillors, business leaders, faith organisations and communities across Greater Manchester.
There are many ways in which you can support this campaign - please circulate the actions sheet widely (see below).
Please also demonstrate your support by registering a place for your organisation at the event on Friday 6th March where key individuals will be speaking and pledging their support and a DVD filmed by the Brighter Futures group at Save the Children will be screened.
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Manchester Women’s Network - Networking Event
The Manchester Women’s Network is holding a Networking event for all women’s groups to come along and swap information (please bring your leaflets).
Date/ Time: Wednesday 18th February, 12:00noon - 2:00pm
Venue: The Friends Meeting House
All women are welcome.
For further information please contact Sue Graham on 0161 947 0670, or email: manchesternetw@aol.com
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New Community Network for Manchester Reports and Briefings
Several new reports and briefings have recently been added to the Resources section of our website.
Check out what's new by visiting: http://www.cn4m.net/reports
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Local/Regional News
A study into maternity services for vulnerable women
A research team at the University of Central Lancashire have been funded by the Strategic Health Authority to conduct a study into maternity services for vulnerable women. As part of this project they want to talk to non-health sector staff who work with vulnerable women (in either one or more of the following groups) who are/may have used maternity services in the past. The areas are:
Women who are from migrant populations/asylum seekers
Women who have mild/moderate mental health problems
Women who have previous been looked after/care leavers
For further information please see attachments or contact Dr Gill Thomson, on 0795 125 1322 or email: GThomson@uclan.ac.uk.
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Building Success - online toolkit Launched!
Building Success, a free self assessment toolkit for the development of community design / capital projects, was launched on 6th February 2009.
The toolkit allows community groups and partners involved in these projects to rate their progress against 10 success factors. The toolkit also allows you to access information to reduce the risks associated with capital projects.
To find out more, visit: http://www.building-success.org.uk/
GMCVO will also be offering training on how to use the toolkit. For more information, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/812
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Green Machine seed fund for 16-25 year olds living in Manchester
Do you want to do something positive that benefits others?
Young people aged 16-25 who live in Manchester can apply to the Green Machine seed fund for up to £500 along with support and guidance to start up their project.
Deadline for applications: Friday 27th February
For further details, see the poster below.
For more information call 0161 228 0459, or email: greenmachine@myvp.org.uk
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GMCVO Survey - open until 22 February
GMCVO is still inviting views on how it can better engage the sector in sub-regional policy areas until February 22nd 2009.
The decision of the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA) to work together to co-ordinate services through the new multi area agreement will generate exciting new opportunities for the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in the sub-region. There will be opportunities to influence policy and practice on important issues such as health, employment, transport and learning.
GMCVO would like to help ensure that this potential is realised. Let them know how to tailor their services to your needs by visiting: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=oc6dg_2fedjabtY40FAbWRkw_3d_3d .
For further information, contact Susanne Martikke on 0161 277 1031 or email susanne.martikke@gmcvo.org.uk.
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Manchester Alliance for Community Care Committee Recruitment
Manchester Alliance for Community Care is seeking to recruit new members to its Board of Management.
Please see below for further information.
For an Application Pack, contact Angela Hampson at MACC on 0161 834 9823, or email angela@macc.org.uk
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mike Wild, Director, on 0161 834 9823.
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National News
Capacitybuilders confirm details of immediate £1m funding package for third sector recession proofing measures
Further to the announcement of Government’s £42.5m action plan, “Real Help for Communities: Volunteers, Charities and Social Enterprises”, Capacitybuilders has confirmed details of £1m of investment that will be distributed to local support organisations as an immediate response to address the impacts of the recession.
For further information, visit: http://capacitybuilders.org.uk/detail/Capacitybuilders_confirm_details_o...
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£42.5 million to help Third Sector organisations
The Government has pledged up to £42.5 million to help volunteers, charities and social enterprises deliver extra real help during the global economic downturn.
The action plan for the third sector is known as 'Real Help for Communities: Volunteers, Charities and Social Enterprises'. It sets out a targeted package of support that includes measures to help hundreds of voluntary organisations, charities, and social enterprises step-up advice, support and volunteering in the areas that need it most across the country.
For further information, see below. To download a copy of the plan, visit:
http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/media/121758/real%20help%20for%20communi...
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Local Government Research and ‘Below the Radar’ Organisations: Call for Information
The Third Sector Research Centre (TSRC), a partnership between the Universities of Birmingham and Southampton, was launched in September 2008.
The Centre is currently undertaking a scoping study and literature review on ‘below the radar groups’ (small Black and Minority Ethnic, Refugee/Migrant organisations and community groups). They are particularly keen to access locally generated research materials which will be critical to understanding the role played by such groups and their relationships with local government and policy makers.
If you have any reports or papers which relate to ‘below the radar’ organisations, please send them to: A.J.McCabe@bham.ac.uk and J.A.Phillimore@bham.ac.uk.
See below for further information.
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Latest Events
North Manchester Refugee Integration Forum Meeting
Posted February 11th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: Monday 30th March, 9:15am - 2:15pm
Venue: Harpurhey Community Church, Carisbrook Street, Harphurhey, Manchester, M9 5UX
Highlights of the programme include:
Speakers:
Establishing and building a community organisation - Dr Sylvia Sham - Wai Yin;
Current funding information for voluntary and community organisations - Mike Blaney -Novas Scarman;
Manchester Adult Education Services (MAES) Update
Workshops will also be included. For further information, see the programme below.
Type of Event:
Meeting
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Mental Wellbeing for Young People Event
Posted February 13th, 2009 by Michelle F
Date / Time: Saturday 7 March, 1pm – 9pm
Venue: Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG
The Primary Care Mental Health Team has been involved in the development of a mental wellbeing event aimed at 14-25 year olds. The event will take place on Saturday 7th March at Urbis. The event is in two parts. 1pm-4.30pm is workshops and gaming and 6pm-9pm is live bands.
For further details, see the flyer below.
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Migrant Workers Project Seminar
Posted February 13th, 2009 by Michelle F
Date / Time: Tuesday 17 March, 3pm-7pm
Venue: Britannia Hotel, 35 Portland St, Manchester, M1 3LA
Oxfam’s Migrant Worker’s project will be coming to end this April after three years working closely with migrants, service deliverers and the media. This end of project event will bring together organisations that have been involved with the project over the last three years. It will provide an opportunity to reflect on the learning, progress, successes and challenges of their work, share experiences and explore future ways of working together to protect and promote the rights of migrant workers.
Please return your booking form to Helen Welch hwelch@oxfam.org.uk or post to Oxfam's UK Poverty Programme, 494 Wilbraham Road, Chorlton, Manchester Oxfam, M21 9AS.
For further details, see the flyer and booking form below.
For further information, contact Sophie Fosker, on 0161 860 2814 or sfosker@oxfam.org.uk.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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East Manchester Refugee Integration Forum
Posted February 13th, 2009 by Michelle F
Date / Time: Wednesday 25 February, 9.15am – 2pm
Venue: Breakthrough UK Ltd, B.E.V.C., Aked Close, Ardwick, Manchester, M12 4AN
For people living or working in East Manchester and committed to promoting community cohesion and improving access to services for refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable new arrivals.
For further details, see the event flyer and booking form below.
For further information contact Rachel Foakeson, on 0161 868 0857 or 07950 374362.
Type of Event:
Meeting
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BEN Manchester Networking Conference
Posted February 13th, 2009 by Michelle F
Date / Time: Thursday 5 March, 9am - 5.30pm
Venue: Luther King House, Rusholme, Manchester
The Conference will highlight the achievements of BEN’s work in Manchester 2000 – 2007. There will be presentations by BEN members and invited specialists/organisations and workshops.
Attending the conference is:
Free for individuals and community groups, travel and accommodation subsidies available
£90 for all other BEN member organisations
£150 for non-member organisations
For further details, see the event flyer and booking form below.
For further information, visit: www.ben-network.org.uk, or contact Charlotte Barnet, on 01286 870 715 or email charlotte@ben-network.org.uk.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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Latest Employment Opportunities
Assistant Property Manager (Maternity Cover) - The Ethical Property Company
Posted February 9th, 2009 by estellew
Salary Scale: £14,088-£17,339, Hours: 30 hours a week, Location: Manchester based, regular travel required to Sheffield and Leeds (weekly or fortnightly), occasional travel elsewhere within the UK (a few days a year).
A unique opportunity for a versatile, dynamic and organised individual to work for one of the UK’s leading social enterprises, running an ethical property management service based around strong social and environmental principles.
For further information, see below.
To access an application form, visit: www.ethicalproperty.co.uk and return it to: recruitment@ethicalproperty.co.uk.
Deadline for application:
23 Feb 2009
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Employment Opportunity - Tutor, Community Support Plus
Posted February 11th, 2009 by MaxineAnn
Deadline for application:
4 Mar 2009
Community Support Plus is a community based learning organisation in Cheetham Hill North Manchester. We work with adults from a range of diverse communities. We are looking for an additional numeracy tutor. You must have a teaching qualification in adult numeracy at level 3 or 4.
You will be working with a small staff team, in a really supportive and enjoyable environment, so we are looking for individuals who work well in a team, are enthusiastic and motivated.
We also use an IT system to store learner data and to generate enrolment forms, individual learning plans, tutor review forms, etc, therefore you must be computer literate and comfortable with using web based databases (specific training on our system will be provided).
Interested? Then contact Maxine Bailey or Wasaq Mahmood on
0161 795 4121 and send your details and CV to:
Community Support Plus
The Waterloo Centre
389 Waterloo Road
Cheetham Hill
Manchester
M8 9AB
Application for position ends on 4th March 2009
E-mail for more information:
maxine.bailey@csplus.co.uk
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Employment Opportunity - Training Centre Administrator, GMCVO
Posted February 11th, 2009 by estellew
Salary Scale: NJC equivalent scale 5/6, Points 22 – 28, £19,370 - £23,405 pro rata, plus 7% pension contribution.
(Full NJC settlement for 2008-9 pending), Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week.
GMCVO is seeking an Administrator, preferably with knowledge of training provision and the voluntary sector.
For further information, see the job advert below.
For an informal conversation, please contact Karen Rigg on 0161 277 1017.
For an application pack, visit: www.gmcvo.org.uk/vacancies, or
contact: Anne-Marie Wroe on 0161 277 1003,
email: anne-marie.wroe@gmcvo.org.uk
Deadline for application:
5 Mar 2009
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Three Employment Opportunities with North Manchester Home Start
Posted February 13th, 2009 by Michelle F
Deadline for application:
27 Feb 2009
Home-Start is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under 5 years of age. Volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to families under stress in their own homes helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown.
2 x Coordinators
Salary scale: NJC Scale points 22-27 £19,370 (pro rata), Hours: 18 hours post and 37 hours post, Location: Full-time post based in North East district of the City, part-time post based in Cheetham ward.
At Home-Start Manchester North we are looking for 2 Coordinators (1 full-time, 1 part-time) who will be responsible for developing the scheme locally and for recruiting, training, supervising and supporting a team of volunteers. They will work in close cooperation with and as directed by the Senior Coordinator and Management Committee.
Senior Administrator/Finance Officer
Salary scale: NJC Scale points 21-25 £18,907, Hours: 37 hours
At Home-Start Manchester North we are looking for an experienced Administrator/Finance Officer, who will be responsible for overseeing the day to day running of the office and finance/administrative systems. They will work in close cooperation with and as directed by the Senior Coordinator and Management Committee.
For further information, or to request and application form, visit www.homestartmcrnorth.org.uk, or contact Shelley Byrne on 0161 203 4229, or email info@homestartmcrnorth.org.uk.
Application deadline Friday 27th February at 4pm
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Latest Volunteer Opportunities
Platform 2 Volunteering Opportunities
Posted February 13th, 2009 by Michelle F
Platform 2 offers opportunities for 18-25 year olds who wouldn’t be able to fund their own trip abroad, to go on a free 10 week trip to a developing country to work on community led projects.
Their current trips go to South Africa, Ghana, Peru, India and Nepal. They have trips leaving every 10 weeks until December 2010.
Flights, accommodation, living expenses, insurance, vaccinations, etc are all paid for. The only things not funded are travel to and from interview, passport costs and travel to and from the airport (Heathrow).
Want to get a feel for what the projects are like?
You can see all their videos if you take a look at the Platform2 channel on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/myplatform2 .
For further details, see below.
For further information, visit: http://www.myplatform2.com, or contact Tim O’Malley on tomalley@christian-aid.org.
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Volunteering Opportunity with the Women’s Domestic Abuse Helpline (WDAH)
Posted February 13th, 2009 by Michelle F
The Women's Domestic Abuse Helpline (WDAH) is seeking to recruit volunteers for the Helpline including the Community Helpline Language Service (CHLS)
• Could you be supportive and understanding over the phone to women who are experiencing domestic abuse?
• Do you have an understanding of the importance of confidentiality?
• Can you remain calm in a crisis?
• Could you commit to a three-hour rota session a week, for a minimum of 12 months?
• Do you want to make a difference to the lives of women and children?
For further details, see below.
For further information, visit: www.wdvh.org.uk, or contact 0161 636 7525, or email: admin@independentchoices.org.uk
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Latest Training Opportunities
Training Opportunity - how to use the 'Building Success' online toolkit
Posted February 10th, 2009 by estellew
Building Success is a free self-assessment toolkit for the development of community design/ capital projects.
GMCVO will be running a free two hour workshop to help you use the toolkit:
Date/ Time: Tuesday 31st March 2009, 10:00am - 12:00noon.
Venue: GMCVO, St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ
Places are limited and will be offered on a first come first served basis. To book a place, or for further information, contact Alison Crush on 0161 277 1022, or email: alison.crush@GMCVO.org.uk
To find out more about the toolkit, visit: http://www.building-success.org.uk/
Type of course:
One off training event
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Inspiring Leaders free open evening
Posted February 13th, 2009 by Michelle F
Date / Time: Wednesday 4 March 4pm - 7pm
Venue: Kuumba Imani Centre, Princess Rd, Liverpool, L8 1TH
Inspiring Leaders is a training course designed by, and for, those leading community activities and is suitable for volunteers, trustees or employed staff. It starts on 29 April 2009 for 7 days and is free to those representing or supporting Black and other Racial Minority (BRM) communities. Applications now open.
No commitment, find out more, training taster, hear about the course, meet the team, debate issues.
For further details, see the flyer below.
For further information, visit: www.leadchange.co.uk, or contact Bernard Clarke on 0161 247 6042, or email: info@leadchange.co.uk.
Type of course:
One off training event
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Training Opportunity - An Introduction to Hosting Young Volunteers (Aged 16-25 years)
Posted February 13th, 2009 by Michelle F
Date:
5 March 2009 - 12 March 2009
Time:
10am - 3pm
Date / Time: Thursday 5 March and Thursday 12 March, 10am – 3pm.
Venue: GMCVO, Ardwick Green, Manchester, M12 6FZ
Does your organisation use, or is thinking of using, volunteers to help deliver your services?
Are you a Manchester organisation looking to introduce or develop the use of young volunteers?
Do you need to look at how to start harnessing the talents, ideas and enthusiasm of young people as volunteers in your project?
Then this free 2 day introductory training course in hosting young volunteers in your organisation is for you!
To book your place please contact Greater Manchester Youth Network on 0161 274 3299 or email: andrew.brookfield@gmyn.co.uk.
For further information, visit: www.gmyn.co.uk, or contact Andrew Brookfield, on 0161 274 3299 or email: andrew.brookfield@gmyn.co.uk.
Type of course:
Training course
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About Community Network for Manchester Bulletin:
This bulletin provides a round-up of all the information uploaded to the Community Network for Manchester website over the last week. It covers the following key areas:
News
Events
Opportunities (including employment, volunteering, training, tender and consultation opportunities)
Network News
New logo and new contact details for the Learning, Skills and Employment Network
The Learning, Skills and Employment Network (LSEN) has been undergoing a transformation over the past few weeks and they now have not only a new logo, but also a new office contact number – 0161 226 7204.
The office is based with their Link Organisation – Commitment in Communities (The Wesley Centre, Royce Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5BP) – so please pop in and see them if you are in the area. For a link to the map, visit: http://www.c-i-c.org.uk/
To find out more about LSEN and for a link to their latest bulletin, go to: http://www.cn4m.net/node/40
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Let Them Work Campaign
The TUC and Refugee Council are leading a campaign for permission to work for asylum seekers called "Let Them Work".
In Greater Manchester, the TUC North West and the Refugee and Migrant Forum Manchester at MRSN are building up pledges of support from local and regional trade union branches, MPs, councillors, business leaders, faith organisations and communities across Greater Manchester.
There are many ways in which you can support this campaign - please circulate the actions sheet widely (see below).
Please also demonstrate your support by registering a place for your organisation at the event on Friday 6th March where key individuals will be speaking and pledging their support and a DVD filmed by the Brighter Futures group at Save the Children will be screened.
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Manchester Women’s Network - Networking Event
The Manchester Women’s Network is holding a Networking event for all women’s groups to come along and swap information (please bring your leaflets).
Date/ Time: Wednesday 18th February, 12:00noon - 2:00pm
Venue: The Friends Meeting House
All women are welcome.
For further information please contact Sue Graham on 0161 947 0670, or email: manchesternetw@aol.com
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New Community Network for Manchester Reports and Briefings
Several new reports and briefings have recently been added to the Resources section of our website.
Check out what's new by visiting: http://www.cn4m.net/reports
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Local/Regional News
A study into maternity services for vulnerable women
A research team at the University of Central Lancashire have been funded by the Strategic Health Authority to conduct a study into maternity services for vulnerable women. As part of this project they want to talk to non-health sector staff who work with vulnerable women (in either one or more of the following groups) who are/may have used maternity services in the past. The areas are:
Women who are from migrant populations/asylum seekers
Women who have mild/moderate mental health problems
Women who have previous been looked after/care leavers
For further information please see attachments or contact Dr Gill Thomson, on 0795 125 1322 or email: GThomson@uclan.ac.uk.
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Building Success - online toolkit Launched!
Building Success, a free self assessment toolkit for the development of community design / capital projects, was launched on 6th February 2009.
The toolkit allows community groups and partners involved in these projects to rate their progress against 10 success factors. The toolkit also allows you to access information to reduce the risks associated with capital projects.
To find out more, visit: http://www.building-success.org.uk/
GMCVO will also be offering training on how to use the toolkit. For more information, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/812
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Green Machine seed fund for 16-25 year olds living in Manchester
Do you want to do something positive that benefits others?
Young people aged 16-25 who live in Manchester can apply to the Green Machine seed fund for up to £500 along with support and guidance to start up their project.
Deadline for applications: Friday 27th February
For further details, see the poster below.
For more information call 0161 228 0459, or email: greenmachine@myvp.org.uk
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GMCVO Survey - open until 22 February
GMCVO is still inviting views on how it can better engage the sector in sub-regional policy areas until February 22nd 2009.
The decision of the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA) to work together to co-ordinate services through the new multi area agreement will generate exciting new opportunities for the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in the sub-region. There will be opportunities to influence policy and practice on important issues such as health, employment, transport and learning.
GMCVO would like to help ensure that this potential is realised. Let them know how to tailor their services to your needs by visiting: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=oc6dg_2fedjabtY40FAbWRkw_3d_3d .
For further information, contact Susanne Martikke on 0161 277 1031 or email susanne.martikke@gmcvo.org.uk.
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Manchester Alliance for Community Care Committee Recruitment
Manchester Alliance for Community Care is seeking to recruit new members to its Board of Management.
Please see below for further information.
For an Application Pack, contact Angela Hampson at MACC on 0161 834 9823, or email angela@macc.org.uk
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mike Wild, Director, on 0161 834 9823.
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National News
Capacitybuilders confirm details of immediate £1m funding package for third sector recession proofing measures
Further to the announcement of Government’s £42.5m action plan, “Real Help for Communities: Volunteers, Charities and Social Enterprises”, Capacitybuilders has confirmed details of £1m of investment that will be distributed to local support organisations as an immediate response to address the impacts of the recession.
For further information, visit: http://capacitybuilders.org.uk/detail/Capacitybuilders_confirm_details_o...
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£42.5 million to help Third Sector organisations
The Government has pledged up to £42.5 million to help volunteers, charities and social enterprises deliver extra real help during the global economic downturn.
The action plan for the third sector is known as 'Real Help for Communities: Volunteers, Charities and Social Enterprises'. It sets out a targeted package of support that includes measures to help hundreds of voluntary organisations, charities, and social enterprises step-up advice, support and volunteering in the areas that need it most across the country.
For further information, see below. To download a copy of the plan, visit:
http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/media/121758/real%20help%20for%20communi...
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Local Government Research and ‘Below the Radar’ Organisations: Call for Information
The Third Sector Research Centre (TSRC), a partnership between the Universities of Birmingham and Southampton, was launched in September 2008.
The Centre is currently undertaking a scoping study and literature review on ‘below the radar groups’ (small Black and Minority Ethnic, Refugee/Migrant organisations and community groups). They are particularly keen to access locally generated research materials which will be critical to understanding the role played by such groups and their relationships with local government and policy makers.
If you have any reports or papers which relate to ‘below the radar’ organisations, please send them to: A.J.McCabe@bham.ac.uk and J.A.Phillimore@bham.ac.uk.
See below for further information.
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Latest Events
North Manchester Refugee Integration Forum Meeting
Posted February 11th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: Monday 30th March, 9:15am - 2:15pm
Venue: Harpurhey Community Church, Carisbrook Street, Harphurhey, Manchester, M9 5UX
Highlights of the programme include:
Speakers:
Establishing and building a community organisation - Dr Sylvia Sham - Wai Yin;
Current funding information for voluntary and community organisations - Mike Blaney -Novas Scarman;
Manchester Adult Education Services (MAES) Update
Workshops will also be included. For further information, see the programme below.
Type of Event:
Meeting
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NMRIF Programme 30 03 09.doc 42 KB
NMRIF Invite, 30 03 09.doc 26 KB
Map of Harpurhey Community Church Carisbrook Street.doc 104.5 KB
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Mental Wellbeing for Young People Event
Posted February 13th, 2009 by Michelle F
Date / Time: Saturday 7 March, 1pm – 9pm
Venue: Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG
The Primary Care Mental Health Team has been involved in the development of a mental wellbeing event aimed at 14-25 year olds. The event will take place on Saturday 7th March at Urbis. The event is in two parts. 1pm-4.30pm is workshops and gaming and 6pm-9pm is live bands.
For further details, see the flyer below.
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Migrant Workers Project Seminar
Posted February 13th, 2009 by Michelle F
Date / Time: Tuesday 17 March, 3pm-7pm
Venue: Britannia Hotel, 35 Portland St, Manchester, M1 3LA
Oxfam’s Migrant Worker’s project will be coming to end this April after three years working closely with migrants, service deliverers and the media. This end of project event will bring together organisations that have been involved with the project over the last three years. It will provide an opportunity to reflect on the learning, progress, successes and challenges of their work, share experiences and explore future ways of working together to protect and promote the rights of migrant workers.
Please return your booking form to Helen Welch hwelch@oxfam.org.uk or post to Oxfam's UK Poverty Programme, 494 Wilbraham Road, Chorlton, Manchester Oxfam, M21 9AS.
For further details, see the flyer and booking form below.
For further information, contact Sophie Fosker, on 0161 860 2814 or sfosker@oxfam.org.uk.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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East Manchester Refugee Integration Forum
Posted February 13th, 2009 by Michelle F
Date / Time: Wednesday 25 February, 9.15am – 2pm
Venue: Breakthrough UK Ltd, B.E.V.C., Aked Close, Ardwick, Manchester, M12 4AN
For people living or working in East Manchester and committed to promoting community cohesion and improving access to services for refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable new arrivals.
For further details, see the event flyer and booking form below.
For further information contact Rachel Foakeson, on 0161 868 0857 or 07950 374362.
Type of Event:
Meeting
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BEN Manchester Networking Conference
Posted February 13th, 2009 by Michelle F
Date / Time: Thursday 5 March, 9am - 5.30pm
Venue: Luther King House, Rusholme, Manchester
The Conference will highlight the achievements of BEN’s work in Manchester 2000 – 2007. There will be presentations by BEN members and invited specialists/organisations and workshops.
Attending the conference is:
Free for individuals and community groups, travel and accommodation subsidies available
£90 for all other BEN member organisations
£150 for non-member organisations
For further details, see the event flyer and booking form below.
For further information, visit: www.ben-network.org.uk, or contact Charlotte Barnet, on 01286 870 715 or email charlotte@ben-network.org.uk.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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BEN ManchConf Draft 2009.pdf 66.57 KB
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Latest Employment Opportunities
Assistant Property Manager (Maternity Cover) - The Ethical Property Company
Posted February 9th, 2009 by estellew
Salary Scale: £14,088-£17,339, Hours: 30 hours a week, Location: Manchester based, regular travel required to Sheffield and Leeds (weekly or fortnightly), occasional travel elsewhere within the UK (a few days a year).
A unique opportunity for a versatile, dynamic and organised individual to work for one of the UK’s leading social enterprises, running an ethical property management service based around strong social and environmental principles.
For further information, see below.
To access an application form, visit: www.ethicalproperty.co.uk and return it to: recruitment@ethicalproperty.co.uk.
Deadline for application:
23 Feb 2009
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Employment Opportunity - Tutor, Community Support Plus
Posted February 11th, 2009 by MaxineAnn
Deadline for application:
4 Mar 2009
Community Support Plus is a community based learning organisation in Cheetham Hill North Manchester. We work with adults from a range of diverse communities. We are looking for an additional numeracy tutor. You must have a teaching qualification in adult numeracy at level 3 or 4.
You will be working with a small staff team, in a really supportive and enjoyable environment, so we are looking for individuals who work well in a team, are enthusiastic and motivated.
We also use an IT system to store learner data and to generate enrolment forms, individual learning plans, tutor review forms, etc, therefore you must be computer literate and comfortable with using web based databases (specific training on our system will be provided).
Interested? Then contact Maxine Bailey or Wasaq Mahmood on
0161 795 4121 and send your details and CV to:
Community Support Plus
The Waterloo Centre
389 Waterloo Road
Cheetham Hill
Manchester
M8 9AB
Application for position ends on 4th March 2009
E-mail for more information:
maxine.bailey@csplus.co.uk
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Employment Opportunity - Training Centre Administrator, GMCVO
Posted February 11th, 2009 by estellew
Salary Scale: NJC equivalent scale 5/6, Points 22 – 28, £19,370 - £23,405 pro rata, plus 7% pension contribution.
(Full NJC settlement for 2008-9 pending), Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week.
GMCVO is seeking an Administrator, preferably with knowledge of training provision and the voluntary sector.
For further information, see the job advert below.
For an informal conversation, please contact Karen Rigg on 0161 277 1017.
For an application pack, visit: www.gmcvo.org.uk/vacancies, or
contact: Anne-Marie Wroe on 0161 277 1003,
email: anne-marie.wroe@gmcvo.org.uk
Deadline for application:
5 Mar 2009
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Three Employment Opportunities with North Manchester Home Start
Posted February 13th, 2009 by Michelle F
Deadline for application:
27 Feb 2009
Home-Start is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under 5 years of age. Volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to families under stress in their own homes helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown.
2 x Coordinators
Salary scale: NJC Scale points 22-27 £19,370 (pro rata), Hours: 18 hours post and 37 hours post, Location: Full-time post based in North East district of the City, part-time post based in Cheetham ward.
At Home-Start Manchester North we are looking for 2 Coordinators (1 full-time, 1 part-time) who will be responsible for developing the scheme locally and for recruiting, training, supervising and supporting a team of volunteers. They will work in close cooperation with and as directed by the Senior Coordinator and Management Committee.
Senior Administrator/Finance Officer
Salary scale: NJC Scale points 21-25 £18,907, Hours: 37 hours
At Home-Start Manchester North we are looking for an experienced Administrator/Finance Officer, who will be responsible for overseeing the day to day running of the office and finance/administrative systems. They will work in close cooperation with and as directed by the Senior Coordinator and Management Committee.
For further information, or to request and application form, visit www.homestartmcrnorth.org.uk, or contact Shelley Byrne on 0161 203 4229, or email info@homestartmcrnorth.org.uk.
Application deadline Friday 27th February at 4pm
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Latest Volunteer Opportunities
Platform 2 Volunteering Opportunities
Posted February 13th, 2009 by Michelle F
Platform 2 offers opportunities for 18-25 year olds who wouldn’t be able to fund their own trip abroad, to go on a free 10 week trip to a developing country to work on community led projects.
Their current trips go to South Africa, Ghana, Peru, India and Nepal. They have trips leaving every 10 weeks until December 2010.
Flights, accommodation, living expenses, insurance, vaccinations, etc are all paid for. The only things not funded are travel to and from interview, passport costs and travel to and from the airport (Heathrow).
Want to get a feel for what the projects are like?
You can see all their videos if you take a look at the Platform2 channel on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/myplatform2 .
For further details, see below.
For further information, visit: http://www.myplatform2.com, or contact Tim O’Malley on tomalley@christian-aid.org.
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Volunteering Opportunity with the Women’s Domestic Abuse Helpline (WDAH)
Posted February 13th, 2009 by Michelle F
The Women's Domestic Abuse Helpline (WDAH) is seeking to recruit volunteers for the Helpline including the Community Helpline Language Service (CHLS)
• Could you be supportive and understanding over the phone to women who are experiencing domestic abuse?
• Do you have an understanding of the importance of confidentiality?
• Can you remain calm in a crisis?
• Could you commit to a three-hour rota session a week, for a minimum of 12 months?
• Do you want to make a difference to the lives of women and children?
For further details, see below.
For further information, visit: www.wdvh.org.uk, or contact 0161 636 7525, or email: admin@independentchoices.org.uk
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Latest Training Opportunities
Training Opportunity - how to use the 'Building Success' online toolkit
Posted February 10th, 2009 by estellew
Building Success is a free self-assessment toolkit for the development of community design/ capital projects.
GMCVO will be running a free two hour workshop to help you use the toolkit:
Date/ Time: Tuesday 31st March 2009, 10:00am - 12:00noon.
Venue: GMCVO, St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ
Places are limited and will be offered on a first come first served basis. To book a place, or for further information, contact Alison Crush on 0161 277 1022, or email: alison.crush@GMCVO.org.uk
To find out more about the toolkit, visit: http://www.building-success.org.uk/
Type of course:
One off training event
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Inspiring Leaders free open evening
Posted February 13th, 2009 by Michelle F
Date / Time: Wednesday 4 March 4pm - 7pm
Venue: Kuumba Imani Centre, Princess Rd, Liverpool, L8 1TH
Inspiring Leaders is a training course designed by, and for, those leading community activities and is suitable for volunteers, trustees or employed staff. It starts on 29 April 2009 for 7 days and is free to those representing or supporting Black and other Racial Minority (BRM) communities. Applications now open.
No commitment, find out more, training taster, hear about the course, meet the team, debate issues.
For further details, see the flyer below.
For further information, visit: www.leadchange.co.uk, or contact Bernard Clarke on 0161 247 6042, or email: info@leadchange.co.uk.
Type of course:
One off training event
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Training Opportunity - An Introduction to Hosting Young Volunteers (Aged 16-25 years)
Posted February 13th, 2009 by Michelle F
Date:
5 March 2009 - 12 March 2009
Time:
10am - 3pm
Date / Time: Thursday 5 March and Thursday 12 March, 10am – 3pm.
Venue: GMCVO, Ardwick Green, Manchester, M12 6FZ
Does your organisation use, or is thinking of using, volunteers to help deliver your services?
Are you a Manchester organisation looking to introduce or develop the use of young volunteers?
Do you need to look at how to start harnessing the talents, ideas and enthusiasm of young people as volunteers in your project?
Then this free 2 day introductory training course in hosting young volunteers in your organisation is for you!
To book your place please contact Greater Manchester Youth Network on 0161 274 3299 or email: andrew.brookfield@gmyn.co.uk.
For further information, visit: www.gmyn.co.uk, or contact Andrew Brookfield, on 0161 274 3299 or email: andrew.brookfield@gmyn.co.uk.
Type of course:
Training course
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Community Network for Manchester is committed to the principles and codes of practice contained in Working Together: a Compact for Manchester.
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Monday, 9 February 2009
Community Network for Manchester Full Text Bulletin - 6 Feb 09
About Community Network for Manchester Bulletin:
This bulletin provides a round-up of all the information uploaded to the Community Network for Manchester website over the last week. It covers the following key areas:
News
Events
Opportunities (including employment, volunteering, training, tender and consultation opportunities)
Network News
Reminder from the Executive Group - Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group meeting and Executive Group Elections
The Community Network for Manchester Executive Group would like to remind network members that elections to the Executive Group will take place at the next Strategy Group meeting on Tuesday 10th March.
If your network wishes to nominate a member, or if you would like to recommend a potential co-optee, please fill in the registration form (which will be available on the website from the 24th February), and return it to Chiara Mallia no later than Monday 9th March.
During this meeting, the nomination forms for network participants to the Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group will also be approved. To renew the nomination for your existing network participant, or to make a new nomination, please fill in the nomination form (which will be available on the website from the 24th February), and return it to Estelle Worthington no later than Monday 9th March.
If you would like more information about the election process or the nomination process, please contact John Wareham.
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Network Updates
News updates are now available from the following networks:
Manchester BME Network: http://www.cn4m.net/node/30
North Manchester Community Network: http://www.cn4m.net/node/26
Refugee & Migrants Forum: http://www.cn4m.net/node/43
Transport Pool: http://www.cn4m.net/node/143
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Free training for artists & community groups organised by Artsnet and Community Arts North West
Artsnet and Community Arts North West are offering free training on Health & Safety awareness for artists & community groups.
Date/ Time: Wednesday 11th February, 10:30am - 5:30pm
Venue: Green Fish Resource Centre, 46-50 Oldham Street, Manchester M4 1LE
This session will be spent exploring current Health and Safety myths. The day is designed to free delegates from misunderstandings and negative approaches stemming from the persistent demonisation of Health and Safety in the popular press.
For further information about this training, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/792
For further information about Artsnet, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/34
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Infrastructure Support Service - Meeting Invitation from Community Network for Manchester
Community Network for Manchester is inviting you to a meeting to discuss the tender and the implications for the Sector and individual organisations.
Date/ time: Tuesday 10th February 2009, from 12:30 onwards (refreshments available from 12:00)
Venue: Green Fish Resource Centre, 46-50 Oldham Street. For a link to the venue map, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/contact.
The potential outcomes from the meeting are:
To gauge the interest of organisations intending to submit tenders and for which area;
To explore where there may be linkages to current delivery;
To identify where there may be opportunities for working in partnership.
There may be other outcomes that people may wish to propose.
Please inform John Wareham of your intention to participate and why by Friday 6th February.
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LSEN Partnership Meeting
Date/ Time: Thursday 19th March, 9:30am – 4:00pm
Venue: The Mechanics Institute
The Learning Skills and Employment Network (LSEN) is working with a number of partners across the City to deliver a co-operative learning event entitled: “Better Together – A co-operative approach to the delivery of Community Based Learning - engaging, empowering and enriching communities”.
Participants will collectively identify the benefits this type of learning can have, how we can measure its impact and then use this knowledge to build effective learning journeys through to practical cross-sectoral projects delivered at a district level.
For further details, see below.
For more information, or to pre-book a place, contact Debbie Bown, LSEN Information and Support Officer on 0161 226 7204 or email info@lsen.org.uk
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Community Safety Forum Meeting – Central Manchester
Date/ Time: Thursday 19th February 2009, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Venue: TBC when you book your place
Community Safety Network (CSN) crime forums are designed to help voluntary/community sector groups respond to local crime and disorder based concerns. The issues raised will be directed to the Manchester’s Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership. Local Inspectors and Community Safety Co-ordinators review the information you tell them about and provide feedback, so you know what actions have been taken.
Due to limited numbers, all places MUST be reserved via 0161 226 7186.
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Local/Regional News
Manchester Accessible Acupuncture - Clinic space required
Manchester Accessible Acupuncture is a new social enterprise setting up a low cost acupuncture clinic in the Manchester area. They aim to improve the health of individuals who are ill and wish to access acupuncture, but are unable to do so due to the high cost of treatment.
They are looking for clinic space:
Approximately 340sq foot (32sq meters), big enough for around 6 couches with screens separating them for privacy;
It must meet health and safety standards. A washable floor and a sink are essential;
Be used solely for work of a similar health and safety standard;
A small room, or cornered off area of the clinic for initial consultations.
For further information about Manchester Accessible Acupuncture, see below. If you're able to help, please contact Sam Hargreaves on 07985 923 160, email: acupuncturesam@yahoo.com, or contact Gus Sevier on 07905 507 224, email: acupuncturegus@yahoo.co.uk
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National News
Funding Opportunity - Futurebuilders Small Organisation Tender Fund
This is a new £220,000 grant fund to help small voluntary organisations tender for public sector contracts. Organisations can receive grants worth up to 10% of the value of the contract (max £15,000). To be eligible organisations must have been trading for one year and have a turnover of less than £250,000.
For further information, visit: http://www.futurebuilders-england.org.uk/our-products/small-organisation...
There is no application form for this fund. To begin the application process submit an enquiry online, call their enquiry line on 0191 261 5200 or email info@futurebuilders-england.org.uk.
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Funding Opportunity - Esmée Fairbairn Foundation Main Fund
The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation aims to improve the quality of life throughout the UK. They do this through funding charitable activities of organisations that have the ideas and ability to achieve change for the better and support work that is considered difficult to fund. The average grant is around £50,000 and can be used for core costs or project costs.
Their primary interests are the UK’s cultural life; education; the natural environment and enabling people who are disadvantaged to participate more fully in society.
For more information, visit: www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk or call 020 7812 3700.
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Latest Events
Refugee and Asylum Seeker Mental Health Consultation Event
Posted February 4th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: Thursday 5th March 2009, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Venue: Kings House Conference Centre, Sidney Street, Manchester M1 7HB
Refugee and Asylum Seeker Mental Health: Making new services relevant. Manchester Primary Mental Health Care Services are being redesigned, and Manchester residents and workers are being asked to give their ideas about the new services.
For further details, see the event flyer below.
For more information and to book a place, contact Rachel Foakes on 0161 868 0857, or email: rachel.foakes@manchester.gov.uk
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Speak Your Mind Event Update
Posted February 5th, 2009 by Michelle F
An event by Manchester Mental Health Watchdog (sub group of the Manchester LINk)
Date / Time: Tuesday 24 March 2009, 10.30am – 3.30pm
Venue: The Mechanics Centre, 103 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6DD
If you would like to pre-submit questions for the panel, complete the flyer below or email Daniel Gough on danny@blackhealthagency.org.uk
The day will include round table discussions facilitated by the Health and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee's Mental Health Sub Group, as well as a 'Question Time' session starting at 2.15pm which will give service users and carers the opportunity to challenge the decision makers. Panel members include Tracey Ellery - Deputy Chief Executive Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust and Craig Harris - Head of Mental Health Joint Commissioning.
To book your place, contact the Manchester LINk Support Team on 0161 214 3909 or email manchesterlink@blackhealthagency.org.uk.
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Free BME Third Sector Community Enterprise Roadshow
Posted February 5th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
Date: Wednesday 11th February
Venue: Moss Side & Hulme Community Development Trust, Windrush Millennium Centre, 70 Alexandra Road, Moss Side, Manchester, M16 7WD
BME Third Sector Community Enterprise Roadshow - BTEG & Development Trusts Association. This regional workshop aims to highlight the important role that development trusts play and how they can best support the BME third sector. The workshops will highlight examples of successful practice from the community enterprise movement.
To book a place, contact Angeline Clarke on
angleline@bteg.co.uk.
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Ardwick Heritage Guided Walks
Posted February 6th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: Sunday 8th February, 12 noon
Location: Meeting at Gaskell House, 84 Plymouth Grove
An experienced Blue Badge Guide will lead the first of the family-friendly walks, taking in hidden, and not so hidden, sites of cultural, historical and architectural significance in Ardwick.
The walks are funded by Manchester City Council's South Manchester Regeneration Team.
For further details about the route, see below. The date and route of the second walk will be announced at a later date.
To book a place on either walk, email: ardwickheritage@hotmail.co.uk, or call Emma McCarten on 0161 2771894. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Manchester Histories Festival
Posted February 6th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
Date: 21st March 2009
Venue: Manchester Town Hall
Manchester Histories Festival is a one-day spectacular celebrating the history of our vibrant city. Discover exhibits, talks, films, tours and music, all inspired by the stories of Manchester's incredible past.
Everyone is welcome, whether you are enjoying one of our many scheduled events, or simply dropping by to see what it's all about. Check out the links on the left to find out more.
For further information, visit: http://www.manchesterhistoriesfestival.org.uk/
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Improving Practice in Safeguarding Children & Young People Conference
Posted February 6th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Date/ Time: Thursday 5th March, 2009, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Venue: Broughton Rugby Club, Mauldeth Road West, Chorlton, M21 7TL.
A one-day conference organised by Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust Focusing on the impact of Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriages.
This conference is free to all MMHSCT Staff although non-Trust Staff are required to pay a £10 fee (non-returnable for non-attendance).
For further information, contact Nita Peach, Safeguarding Children Nurse on 07974 393 659 or to book a place, contact Matthew Stickley on 0161 882 1075 or email: matthew.stickley@mhsc.nhs.uk
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Latest Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunity - Take Part Pathfinder Coordinator
Posted February 4th, 2009 by estellew
0.2 fte Take Part Pathfinder Coordinator, Salary: £27,183 – £29,704 per annum pro rata, Contract: Fixed Term up to 31 March 2011 (to commence as soon as possible)
For further details, see below or visit: http://www.jobs.mmu.ac.uk
For more information about the post, contact Carol Packham on c.packham@mmu.ac.uk
Deadline for application:
17 Feb 2009
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Secondment Opportunity - Government Office for the North West (GONW)
Posted February 5th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
25 Feb 2009
An opportunity has arisen for a well-paid 12 month secondment in Government Office for the North West (GONW), leading their work on the third sector and community empowerment agenda’s.
For further information, visit: http://www.vsnw.org.uk/noticeboard/?id=75
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Studentship Opportunity - Active Citizenship and Community Empowerment research
Posted February 5th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
23 Feb 2009
As part of the new ESRC programme of research with the Third Sector, there is a major programme to build research skills and capacity related to Active Citizenship and Community Empowerment.
As part of this exciting programme Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) has two doctoral level three year full time CASE studentships (+3), the first starting in February 2009.
For further information, visit: https://www.jobs.mmu.ac.uk/mmujobsite/VacancyDetail.aspx?VacancyUID=0000...
For an information pack and application form, contact Barbara Ashcroft on 0161 247 2320, or email: b.ashcroft@mmu.ac.uk.
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Two Employment Opportunities with the British Red Cross
Posted February 6th, 2009 by estellew
The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. They are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, national disasters and individual emergencies. They enable vulnerable people in the UK and abroad to prepare for and withstand emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over they help them to recover and move on with their lives.
They currently have two posts available in the Lancashire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester area:
1. Operations Manager (Ref:N3-OM). Closing date for applications: 12th February 2009.
2. Senior Services Manager, First Aid Learning (Ref:N3-SSM/FAL). Closing date for applications: 1st March 2009
For further details and a link to the application forms, visit: www.redcross.org.uk/jobs
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Latest Training Opportunities
Take Up Champions - Front line staff
Posted January 30th, 2009 by Judith Baron
Date:
10 March 2009 - 31 December 2009
Time:
10am - 3pm
Take Up Champions
Do you want to help your older friends, neighbours, family or clients?
Do you want to learn more about what is available?
Do you feel frustrated by the lack of relevant information?
Then come and join our FREE exciting programme where you can learn more about benefits and services that may be available. Then you can tell people in your community what’s available.
These information programmes are for anyone living or working in East Manchester and are absolutely FREE.
The programme takes place one day a week for up to 12 weeks (see below). Each week someone from a different service or organisation will come and talk about the help they can offer to older people, or we will go and visit them. The programme includes sessions on disability benefits, debt, health services and carers support. The training is FREE, lunch provided and fare money paid.
So come and join this informative programme, make new friends and help your friends, neighbours, relatives and clients.
Tuesdays - starting on 10th March 09 in Clayton – for Front Line Staff only – 8 weeks
Starting last week in April – Newton Heath – 12 weeks
Starting first week of July – Openshaw – 12 weeks
Watch this short clip about the programme or phone me for a DVD.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=fe-PHkSk3r0
Type of course:
Training course
Address:
The Generation Project, Phoenix Mill, Piercy Street, M4 7HY
Tel: 0161 202 2522
E-mail for more information:
jbaron@careandrepair-manchester.org.uk
Website:
http://www.careandrepair-manchester.org.uk
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Free Training for Refugee Community Organisations
Posted February 4th, 2009 by estellew
Manchester Refugee Support Network's Advice Service is organising two free training days for Refugee Community Organisations in the coming weeks:
Asylum Support
Date: Thursday 26th February
Venue: MRSN
The Asylum Support Appeals Project (ASAP) will be giving training on asylum support, looking particularly at difficulties some asylum seekers are having with Section 4. RCOs should register with ASAP in advance for this training on 020 8686 1888.
Tax Credits and Child Benefit
Date: Saturday 28th February
Venue: Friends Meeting House
Tax Credits can make a real difference to families' income but they can seem complicated and confusing to many people. Common problems can often be avoided if you know what to do. Book in advance with MRSN on 0161 232 7420.
Travel costs can be refunded and lunch will be provided on both days.
Type of course:
One off training event
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Training opportunities at GMCVO
Posted February 5th, 2009 by estellew
GMCVO has the following training opportunities on offer in the coming months:
Tendering and Contracting - 12th February 2009
Full Cost Recovery - 13th February 2009
Consolidation and Recovery Strategies - 17th February 2009
Quality Assurance - 19th February 2009
Creating Sustainable Excellence - 3rd March 2009
Get Qualified - Develop your Training Skills - 4th March 2009
For further information, visit: http://www.gmcvo.org.uk/?q=training, or contact Gill Dixon to on 0161 277 1019, email: gill.dixon@gmcvo.org.uk
Type of course:
One off training event
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BA (Hons) Applied Community and Youth Work Studies at the University of Manchester
Posted February 6th, 2009 by estellew
Applications for the BA (Hons) Applied Community and Youth Work Studies at the University of Manchester will now be considered for September 2009.
BA programme for individuals with experience of community and/ or youth work. The course includes National Youth Agency (JNC) professional validation.
For further information, visit:
http://www.education.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/course/index...
Apply for the full-time programme through UCAS. http://www.ucas.ac.uk/ course code: L590
Application forms for the part-time route from: ug-education@manchester.ac.uk
Type of course:
Training course
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Free NW Planning Aid Sustainability Training
Posted February 6th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: Tuesday 24th February 2009, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Venue: Friends Meeting House
"Sustainability and the built environment” is targeted at local people active in their communities and community support workers.
It is a 2 hour informal, interactive training event which is aimed at raising awareness and sharing experience of the sustainability issue and its growing importance in influencing the built environment in which we live.
The session will be run by NW Planning Aid staff and experienced professional planning aid volunteers. For further details, see below.
For further informaiton, contact Jackie Dibley on 01254 820 996, or email:jackie.dibley@planningaid.rtpi.org.uk
Type of course:
One off training event
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Sustainability training publicity text.doc 75.5 KB
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For further information on the Community Network for Manchester, or if you missed last weeks bulletin and would like to find out more about the news, events and opportunities added over the last few weeks, please visit our website: www.cn4m.net
What do you think of our bulletin and website? We aim to continually develop and improve our communications resources, so your feedback is always welcome! If you have any comments about the bulletin or website please contact us at: info@cn4m.net.
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About Community Network for Manchester Bulletin:
This bulletin provides a round-up of all the information uploaded to the Community Network for Manchester website over the last week. It covers the following key areas:
News
Events
Opportunities (including employment, volunteering, training, tender and consultation opportunities)
Network News
Reminder from the Executive Group - Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group meeting and Executive Group Elections
The Community Network for Manchester Executive Group would like to remind network members that elections to the Executive Group will take place at the next Strategy Group meeting on Tuesday 10th March.
If your network wishes to nominate a member, or if you would like to recommend a potential co-optee, please fill in the registration form (which will be available on the website from the 24th February), and return it to Chiara Mallia no later than Monday 9th March.
During this meeting, the nomination forms for network participants to the Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group will also be approved. To renew the nomination for your existing network participant, or to make a new nomination, please fill in the nomination form (which will be available on the website from the 24th February), and return it to Estelle Worthington no later than Monday 9th March.
If you would like more information about the election process or the nomination process, please contact John Wareham.
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Network Updates
News updates are now available from the following networks:
Manchester BME Network: http://www.cn4m.net/node/30
North Manchester Community Network: http://www.cn4m.net/node/26
Refugee & Migrants Forum: http://www.cn4m.net/node/43
Transport Pool: http://www.cn4m.net/node/143
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Free training for artists & community groups organised by Artsnet and Community Arts North West
Artsnet and Community Arts North West are offering free training on Health & Safety awareness for artists & community groups.
Date/ Time: Wednesday 11th February, 10:30am - 5:30pm
Venue: Green Fish Resource Centre, 46-50 Oldham Street, Manchester M4 1LE
This session will be spent exploring current Health and Safety myths. The day is designed to free delegates from misunderstandings and negative approaches stemming from the persistent demonisation of Health and Safety in the popular press.
For further information about this training, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/792
For further information about Artsnet, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/34
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Infrastructure Support Service - Meeting Invitation from Community Network for Manchester
Community Network for Manchester is inviting you to a meeting to discuss the tender and the implications for the Sector and individual organisations.
Date/ time: Tuesday 10th February 2009, from 12:30 onwards (refreshments available from 12:00)
Venue: Green Fish Resource Centre, 46-50 Oldham Street. For a link to the venue map, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/contact.
The potential outcomes from the meeting are:
To gauge the interest of organisations intending to submit tenders and for which area;
To explore where there may be linkages to current delivery;
To identify where there may be opportunities for working in partnership.
There may be other outcomes that people may wish to propose.
Please inform John Wareham of your intention to participate and why by Friday 6th February.
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LSEN Partnership Meeting
Date/ Time: Thursday 19th March, 9:30am – 4:00pm
Venue: The Mechanics Institute
The Learning Skills and Employment Network (LSEN) is working with a number of partners across the City to deliver a co-operative learning event entitled: “Better Together – A co-operative approach to the delivery of Community Based Learning - engaging, empowering and enriching communities”.
Participants will collectively identify the benefits this type of learning can have, how we can measure its impact and then use this knowledge to build effective learning journeys through to practical cross-sectoral projects delivered at a district level.
For further details, see below.
For more information, or to pre-book a place, contact Debbie Bown, LSEN Information and Support Officer on 0161 226 7204 or email info@lsen.org.uk
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Community Safety Forum Meeting – Central Manchester
Date/ Time: Thursday 19th February 2009, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Venue: TBC when you book your place
Community Safety Network (CSN) crime forums are designed to help voluntary/community sector groups respond to local crime and disorder based concerns. The issues raised will be directed to the Manchester’s Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership. Local Inspectors and Community Safety Co-ordinators review the information you tell them about and provide feedback, so you know what actions have been taken.
Due to limited numbers, all places MUST be reserved via 0161 226 7186.
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Local/Regional News
Manchester Accessible Acupuncture - Clinic space required
Manchester Accessible Acupuncture is a new social enterprise setting up a low cost acupuncture clinic in the Manchester area. They aim to improve the health of individuals who are ill and wish to access acupuncture, but are unable to do so due to the high cost of treatment.
They are looking for clinic space:
Approximately 340sq foot (32sq meters), big enough for around 6 couches with screens separating them for privacy;
It must meet health and safety standards. A washable floor and a sink are essential;
Be used solely for work of a similar health and safety standard;
A small room, or cornered off area of the clinic for initial consultations.
For further information about Manchester Accessible Acupuncture, see below. If you're able to help, please contact Sam Hargreaves on 07985 923 160, email: acupuncturesam@yahoo.com, or contact Gus Sevier on 07905 507 224, email: acupuncturegus@yahoo.co.uk
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National News
Funding Opportunity - Futurebuilders Small Organisation Tender Fund
This is a new £220,000 grant fund to help small voluntary organisations tender for public sector contracts. Organisations can receive grants worth up to 10% of the value of the contract (max £15,000). To be eligible organisations must have been trading for one year and have a turnover of less than £250,000.
For further information, visit: http://www.futurebuilders-england.org.uk/our-products/small-organisation...
There is no application form for this fund. To begin the application process submit an enquiry online, call their enquiry line on 0191 261 5200 or email info@futurebuilders-england.org.uk.
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Funding Opportunity - Esmée Fairbairn Foundation Main Fund
The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation aims to improve the quality of life throughout the UK. They do this through funding charitable activities of organisations that have the ideas and ability to achieve change for the better and support work that is considered difficult to fund. The average grant is around £50,000 and can be used for core costs or project costs.
Their primary interests are the UK’s cultural life; education; the natural environment and enabling people who are disadvantaged to participate more fully in society.
For more information, visit: www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk or call 020 7812 3700.
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Latest Events
Refugee and Asylum Seeker Mental Health Consultation Event
Posted February 4th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: Thursday 5th March 2009, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Venue: Kings House Conference Centre, Sidney Street, Manchester M1 7HB
Refugee and Asylum Seeker Mental Health: Making new services relevant. Manchester Primary Mental Health Care Services are being redesigned, and Manchester residents and workers are being asked to give their ideas about the new services.
For further details, see the event flyer below.
For more information and to book a place, contact Rachel Foakes on 0161 868 0857, or email: rachel.foakes@manchester.gov.uk
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Speak Your Mind Event Update
Posted February 5th, 2009 by Michelle F
An event by Manchester Mental Health Watchdog (sub group of the Manchester LINk)
Date / Time: Tuesday 24 March 2009, 10.30am – 3.30pm
Venue: The Mechanics Centre, 103 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6DD
If you would like to pre-submit questions for the panel, complete the flyer below or email Daniel Gough on danny@blackhealthagency.org.uk
The day will include round table discussions facilitated by the Health and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee's Mental Health Sub Group, as well as a 'Question Time' session starting at 2.15pm which will give service users and carers the opportunity to challenge the decision makers. Panel members include Tracey Ellery - Deputy Chief Executive Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust and Craig Harris - Head of Mental Health Joint Commissioning.
To book your place, contact the Manchester LINk Support Team on 0161 214 3909 or email manchesterlink@blackhealthagency.org.uk.
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Speak Your Mind Event - questions for the panel.pdf 81.04 KB
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Free BME Third Sector Community Enterprise Roadshow
Posted February 5th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
Date: Wednesday 11th February
Venue: Moss Side & Hulme Community Development Trust, Windrush Millennium Centre, 70 Alexandra Road, Moss Side, Manchester, M16 7WD
BME Third Sector Community Enterprise Roadshow - BTEG & Development Trusts Association. This regional workshop aims to highlight the important role that development trusts play and how they can best support the BME third sector. The workshops will highlight examples of successful practice from the community enterprise movement.
To book a place, contact Angeline Clarke on
angleline@bteg.co.uk.
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Ardwick Heritage Guided Walks
Posted February 6th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: Sunday 8th February, 12 noon
Location: Meeting at Gaskell House, 84 Plymouth Grove
An experienced Blue Badge Guide will lead the first of the family-friendly walks, taking in hidden, and not so hidden, sites of cultural, historical and architectural significance in Ardwick.
The walks are funded by Manchester City Council's South Manchester Regeneration Team.
For further details about the route, see below. The date and route of the second walk will be announced at a later date.
To book a place on either walk, email: ardwickheritage@hotmail.co.uk, or call Emma McCarten on 0161 2771894. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Manchester Histories Festival
Posted February 6th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
Date: 21st March 2009
Venue: Manchester Town Hall
Manchester Histories Festival is a one-day spectacular celebrating the history of our vibrant city. Discover exhibits, talks, films, tours and music, all inspired by the stories of Manchester's incredible past.
Everyone is welcome, whether you are enjoying one of our many scheduled events, or simply dropping by to see what it's all about. Check out the links on the left to find out more.
For further information, visit: http://www.manchesterhistoriesfestival.org.uk/
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Improving Practice in Safeguarding Children & Young People Conference
Posted February 6th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Date/ Time: Thursday 5th March, 2009, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Venue: Broughton Rugby Club, Mauldeth Road West, Chorlton, M21 7TL.
A one-day conference organised by Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust Focusing on the impact of Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriages.
This conference is free to all MMHSCT Staff although non-Trust Staff are required to pay a £10 fee (non-returnable for non-attendance).
For further information, contact Nita Peach, Safeguarding Children Nurse on 07974 393 659 or to book a place, contact Matthew Stickley on 0161 882 1075 or email: matthew.stickley@mhsc.nhs.uk
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Latest Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunity - Take Part Pathfinder Coordinator
Posted February 4th, 2009 by estellew
0.2 fte Take Part Pathfinder Coordinator, Salary: £27,183 – £29,704 per annum pro rata, Contract: Fixed Term up to 31 March 2011 (to commence as soon as possible)
For further details, see below or visit: http://www.jobs.mmu.ac.uk
For more information about the post, contact Carol Packham on c.packham@mmu.ac.uk
Deadline for application:
17 Feb 2009
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Secondment Opportunity - Government Office for the North West (GONW)
Posted February 5th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
25 Feb 2009
An opportunity has arisen for a well-paid 12 month secondment in Government Office for the North West (GONW), leading their work on the third sector and community empowerment agenda’s.
For further information, visit: http://www.vsnw.org.uk/noticeboard/?id=75
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Studentship Opportunity - Active Citizenship and Community Empowerment research
Posted February 5th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
23 Feb 2009
As part of the new ESRC programme of research with the Third Sector, there is a major programme to build research skills and capacity related to Active Citizenship and Community Empowerment.
As part of this exciting programme Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) has two doctoral level three year full time CASE studentships (+3), the first starting in February 2009.
For further information, visit: https://www.jobs.mmu.ac.uk/mmujobsite/VacancyDetail.aspx?VacancyUID=0000...
For an information pack and application form, contact Barbara Ashcroft on 0161 247 2320, or email: b.ashcroft@mmu.ac.uk.
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Two Employment Opportunities with the British Red Cross
Posted February 6th, 2009 by estellew
The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. They are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, national disasters and individual emergencies. They enable vulnerable people in the UK and abroad to prepare for and withstand emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over they help them to recover and move on with their lives.
They currently have two posts available in the Lancashire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester area:
1. Operations Manager (Ref:N3-OM). Closing date for applications: 12th February 2009.
2. Senior Services Manager, First Aid Learning (Ref:N3-SSM/FAL). Closing date for applications: 1st March 2009
For further details and a link to the application forms, visit: www.redcross.org.uk/jobs
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Latest Training Opportunities
Take Up Champions - Front line staff
Posted January 30th, 2009 by Judith Baron
Date:
10 March 2009 - 31 December 2009
Time:
10am - 3pm
Take Up Champions
Do you want to help your older friends, neighbours, family or clients?
Do you want to learn more about what is available?
Do you feel frustrated by the lack of relevant information?
Then come and join our FREE exciting programme where you can learn more about benefits and services that may be available. Then you can tell people in your community what’s available.
These information programmes are for anyone living or working in East Manchester and are absolutely FREE.
The programme takes place one day a week for up to 12 weeks (see below). Each week someone from a different service or organisation will come and talk about the help they can offer to older people, or we will go and visit them. The programme includes sessions on disability benefits, debt, health services and carers support. The training is FREE, lunch provided and fare money paid.
So come and join this informative programme, make new friends and help your friends, neighbours, relatives and clients.
Tuesdays - starting on 10th March 09 in Clayton – for Front Line Staff only – 8 weeks
Starting last week in April – Newton Heath – 12 weeks
Starting first week of July – Openshaw – 12 weeks
Watch this short clip about the programme or phone me for a DVD.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=fe-PHkSk3r0
Type of course:
Training course
Address:
The Generation Project, Phoenix Mill, Piercy Street, M4 7HY
Tel: 0161 202 2522
E-mail for more information:
jbaron@careandrepair-manchester.org.uk
Website:
http://www.careandrepair-manchester.org.uk
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Free Training for Refugee Community Organisations
Posted February 4th, 2009 by estellew
Manchester Refugee Support Network's Advice Service is organising two free training days for Refugee Community Organisations in the coming weeks:
Asylum Support
Date: Thursday 26th February
Venue: MRSN
The Asylum Support Appeals Project (ASAP) will be giving training on asylum support, looking particularly at difficulties some asylum seekers are having with Section 4. RCOs should register with ASAP in advance for this training on 020 8686 1888.
Tax Credits and Child Benefit
Date: Saturday 28th February
Venue: Friends Meeting House
Tax Credits can make a real difference to families' income but they can seem complicated and confusing to many people. Common problems can often be avoided if you know what to do. Book in advance with MRSN on 0161 232 7420.
Travel costs can be refunded and lunch will be provided on both days.
Type of course:
One off training event
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Training opportunities at GMCVO
Posted February 5th, 2009 by estellew
GMCVO has the following training opportunities on offer in the coming months:
Tendering and Contracting - 12th February 2009
Full Cost Recovery - 13th February 2009
Consolidation and Recovery Strategies - 17th February 2009
Quality Assurance - 19th February 2009
Creating Sustainable Excellence - 3rd March 2009
Get Qualified - Develop your Training Skills - 4th March 2009
For further information, visit: http://www.gmcvo.org.uk/?q=training, or contact Gill Dixon to on 0161 277 1019, email: gill.dixon@gmcvo.org.uk
Type of course:
One off training event
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BA (Hons) Applied Community and Youth Work Studies at the University of Manchester
Posted February 6th, 2009 by estellew
Applications for the BA (Hons) Applied Community and Youth Work Studies at the University of Manchester will now be considered for September 2009.
BA programme for individuals with experience of community and/ or youth work. The course includes National Youth Agency (JNC) professional validation.
For further information, visit:
http://www.education.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/course/index...
Apply for the full-time programme through UCAS. http://www.ucas.ac.uk/ course code: L590
Application forms for the part-time route from: ug-education@manchester.ac.uk
Type of course:
Training course
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Free NW Planning Aid Sustainability Training
Posted February 6th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: Tuesday 24th February 2009, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Venue: Friends Meeting House
"Sustainability and the built environment” is targeted at local people active in their communities and community support workers.
It is a 2 hour informal, interactive training event which is aimed at raising awareness and sharing experience of the sustainability issue and its growing importance in influencing the built environment in which we live.
The session will be run by NW Planning Aid staff and experienced professional planning aid volunteers. For further details, see below.
For further informaiton, contact Jackie Dibley on 01254 820 996, or email:jackie.dibley@planningaid.rtpi.org.uk
Type of course:
One off training event
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Sustainability Flyer, Feb 09.pdf 202.22 KB
Sustainability training publicity text.doc 75.5 KB
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For further information on the Community Network for Manchester, or if you missed last weeks bulletin and would like to find out more about the news, events and opportunities added over the last few weeks, please visit our website: www.cn4m.net
What do you think of our bulletin and website? We aim to continually develop and improve our communications resources, so your feedback is always welcome! If you have any comments about the bulletin or website please contact us at: info@cn4m.net.
Community Network for Manchester is committed to the principles and codes of practice contained in Working Together: a Compact for Manchester.
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