COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR MANCHESTER
EMAIL BULLETIN – 13th July 2007

The Community Network for Manchester (CN4M) is part of the Manchester
Partnership (MP) that works specifically on behalf of voluntary and
community groups. CN4M is creating a more powerful voice for the voluntary
and community sectors in Manchester. For more information about the
Community Network for Manchester and to view contact details please visit
our website at www.cn4m.net


1.0 Network News
2.0 Training
3.0 Events
4.0 Information
5.0 Jobs

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1.0 Network News

1.1 Communications Working Group

Members of the CN4M Communications Working Group are in the process of
updating the CN4M leaflet (yellow leaflet with network contact details). The
aim of updating the leaflet is to ensure that what CN4M is and does is easy
for people to understand.

If you have any comments or suggests for updating the leaflet or would like
to be involved please contact Cath Taylor on 0161 234 2920 or
mailto:catht@cn4m.net

2.0 Training

2.1 Lottery Grants for Charities
A detailed study of the policies and practices of the Big Lottery Fund's
main 'open application' grant programmes. With over £200 million a year
available from programmes like Reaching Communities, Basis, Advice Plus and
Community Buildings, can you afford to miss out?
This workshop from the Directory of Social Change is being held at the YHA
Manchester on 13th September 2007.
For more details call DSC Training now on 08450 77 77 07 or
mailto:training@dsc.org.uk.

2.2 Free Training for Refugees
Broughton D@tabase provide free training for refugees in computer building
and maintenance and the Internet and beginners ICT.

The training is provided by experienced and friendly tutors. For more
information call 0161 7080 9971.

2.3 Mental Health Awareness for Information and Advice Guidance Providers
A one-day workshop on 25th September 2007 at The Foresight Centre, Liverpool
L69 3GL
Information, Advice and Guidance is a crucial part of getting people back to
work, into learning, voluntary work or other community activities. Good IAG
that provides appropriate support empowers people to take control of their
lives and make the most of opportunities and their potential. IAG can be
part of the recovery process that enables people to get on with their lives.
Fee £198
For more information visit the NIACE website
http://www.niace.org.uk/conferences/TrainingCourses/MH-IAG.htm
Courses Team on Tel: 0116 285 9661 mailto:courses@niace.org.uk
2.4 British Sign Language and Deaf Awareness Short Courses in October 2007
The courses will take place in Preston and Manchester
Why should you attend?
To learn relevant BSL signs for your job
To find out what helps or hinders communication
Discover the history of BSL
Learn more about working effectively with interpreters
Numbers limited, please register your interest and we will forward you more
information. Book online at http://www.hearfirst.org.uk/, or telephone 01706
872816.

2.5 To identify and meet the needs of customers through effective
interviewing techniques
18th October 2007 - UMIST, Manchester Fee: £198
Does your work involve delivering information, advice and guidance?
Are you a Guidance worker, Information Adviser, Receptionist, Teacher or
Tutor?
Practical training courses are being organised by NIACE focusing on the
skills Frontline Staff need to help people effectively by using interviewing
activities to identify needs and exploring approaches to meet those needs.
To view the programme and to apply please visit the NIACE website:
http://www.niace.org.uk/Conferences/TrainingCourses/upskilling.htm
For all enquiries contact the NIACE Courses Team on Tel: 0116 285
9661mailto:courses@niace.org.uk

2.6 Changing the World Climate Change

This is a residential course taking place at Ruskin College from Monday 23rd
July - Wednesday 25th July. Topics will include:

who is responsible for climate change
the evidence for climate change
the science of climate change

For more information please visit the COIN website
www.coinet.org.uk/projects/ruskincourse or contact Mim Saxi on 01865 727911
or mailto:mim@coinet.org.uk

3.0 Events

3.1 Engaging Black and Minority Ethnic adult learners in museum and gallery
education
Taking place on Thursday 20 September 2007 at the Merseyside Maritime
Museum, Albert Dock.
This partnership conference between NIACE and National Museums Liverpool
will take place as part of the national commemoration of the abolition of
the slave trade (200 years).
The conference aims to explore the unique potential that museums and
galleries have, and how this could be harnessed to attract more black and
minority ethnic adult learners.
Participants will have the opportunity to network, share best practice and
participate in workshops and have a guided tour around the new International
Slavery Museum.
For further details and to reserve a place, look up:
http://www.niace.org.uk/conferences/Conferences.htm
Enquiries to Gurjit Kaur on 0116 204 2833; mailto:gurjit.kaur@niace.org.uk

3.2 Information Day

Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities (NDLC) Fund 2007-2008

Are you a voluntary and community organisation who feels they can make a
real contribution to the Manchester City Strategy? If so, you may be
interested in the NLDC.

The information day will be held at Victoria Mill Adult Learning Centre on
Wednesday 25th July 2007 from 10am - 12pm

Call in for information and advice regarding next year's round of NLDC
funding.

Application packs will be available on the day. For further information
contact Elaine Borrell on 0161 234 5610

4.0 Information

4.1 Latest Funding for Voluntary and Community Groups in the City of
Manchester

CN4M Grants - Does your project fit the following criteria?

Reduce barriers which prevent people getting a job
Deliver skills and knowledge
Encourage co-operation in communities
Improve the quality of life
Provide value for money

Application packs are now available for the new grant fund from the
Community Network for Manchester

The closing date for applications to CN4M Grants is Friday 27th July 2007 at
4pm
Grants can range from as little as £50, up to a maximum of £3000

For an application pack and further details please contact the CN4M Team on:
0161 234 2905 or mailto:grants@cn4m.net

Applications can also be downloaded from the CN4M
website:http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=203

CN4M Office: The Green Fish Resource Centre, 46 - 50 Oldham Street,
Manchester, M4 1LE

4.2 'Making Connections' - A free guide for Voluntary and Community Sector
organisations working with families.
'Making Connections; A guide for Voluntary and Community Sector
organisations working with families' has been produced by the Campaign for
Learning to support and celebrate the work of VCO's and their partners who
are working with families and offering learning opportunities. The guide
includes case studies from organisations across England delivering quality
family learning programmes, an A - Z of where to get support, top family
learning tips and lots more. Crucially the 'Making Connections' guide offers
practitioners a useful overview, complete with where to go for additional
information/updates, on the current policies shaping change across Family
Learning.
To download your copy simply follow the link
www.campaign-for-learning.org.uk/cfl/flw/resources/order/index.asp or
contact Julie King 0121 7733 133 or mailto:jking@cflearning.org.uk

4.3 Your chance to make a film for the BBC.

A nationwide search to capture the UK's most inspiring places on video.
Gloria Hunniford's Sunday morning topical ethical / belief magazine "Heaven
and Earth" on BBC ONE - is joining up with the video web-site YouTube in a
nationwide search for Britain's most inspirational places.
Over six weeks across the Summer, Gloria will be leading an appeal for
programme viewers and 'YouTubers' to pick up a video camera and make their
own short films - showing the places they think are the most inspirational
locations in the UK.
Producer Oliver File says "We're expecting a range of places to be
featured - from classic Cathedrals to stunning rural idylls or sites of
ancient stone circles. And I'm sure someone will be choosing their local
footy club or cricket ground as their most inspirational place!"
At the end of July, the best four films will be chosen by a panel of
judges - and shown on "Heaven & Earth" during August.

Further information available at the programme's website:
www.bbc.co.uk/heaven and at: http://www.youtube.com/group/bbcheavenandearth
4.4 IMPACT Awards
The IMPACT Awards are designed to recognise and reward charities that are
doing excellent work to improve people's health.
The Awards are open to registered charities that are at least three years
old, working in a health related field in the UK, with a total annual income
under £1 million.
Nine winners receive £25,000 and an overall winner receives £35,000. Up to
ten organisations that are highly commended or runners up receive £5,000 or
£3,000.
You decide how to use the Award money.
The 2008 IMPACT Award guidelines and application form are available at:
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/gskimpactawards Closing date for applications:
5pm on 28th September 2007

4.5 TalkTalk Innovation in the Community Awards
Would you like £2000 to spend on PC's, hardware, software or technical
expertise to start up or develop an Internet project?
The new Innovation in the Community Awards, launched today, are offering 30
grants of £2000 to winning charities and communities groups throughout the
UK to fund Internet related projects. Free TalkTalk broadband is also
included in the award.
*Deadline for applications is 28th September 2007 and winners will be
notified by 10 October. The awards will be presented at a ceremony in
November.
The Innovation in the Community Awards is an initiative from TalkTalk, the
communications company from The Carphone Warehouse, in partnership with UK
digital inclusion charity Citizens Online.
Further information can be found at
http://www.talktalk.co.uk/talktalk/servlet/gben-server-PageServer?article=MA
IN.UK.TALKTALK.STATIC.COMMUNITYAWARDS.INNOVATIONAWARDS>
4.6 BURA awards for community inspired regeneration 2007 - Open for entries
Do you know an outstanding community inspired regeneration project that
deserves national recognition?
The BURA Awards for Community Inspired Regeneration celebrate outstanding
grass roots regeneration projects throughout the United Kingdom; inspired by
local people, addressing local issues for the benefit of the wider community
and as a result are contributing to raising community spirit and improving
quality of life.
To see the assessment criteria, entry guidance notes and to submit an entry
please visit http://firsthand.bura.org.uk/. You have until 3 August 2007 to
submit your entries online.
4.7 Futures - A TimeBank volunteering project
Futures, a TimeBank run volunteering project, has just launched in the
Greater Manchester area. The project promotes the benefits of volunteering
to individuals aged 25 + from BME communities living in the Greater
Manchester area.
Futures has a dedicated website where people can find out more about
volunteering and register their interest in becoming a volunteer along with
myself, I will actively place individuals into volunteering opportunities
suited to their interests, needs and goals. The Project Coordinator is on
hand to provide ongoing support to all volunteers throughout their time on
the project.
If your organisation is looking for volunteers or you would simply like to
find out more you can visit the website www.futuresproject.org.uk or contact
Yusuf Tai, Futures Project Coordinator, on 0161 273 6615 or
mailto:y.tai@timebank.org.uk
To find out more about TimeBank visit http://www.timebank.org.uk

5.0 Jobs

5.1 CN4M Part Time Administrator

Salary: £16,137-£17,985 pro-rata (pay award pending)
Fixed Term: 31st March 2008
Hours: 21 hours per week Location: Manchester City Centre

You will provide a full range of administrative and support services to the
CN4M central office team. You will work with the team to enable the
efficient delivery of CN4M's programme of work and enable the smooth running
of the CN4M central office and operational systems.

Your duties will include responding to enquiries to the CN4M Core Team,
planning and organising meetings and events, taking minutes and maintaining
office equipment. The successful candidate will have excellent
organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. Experience of
working in the Voluntary Sector is desirable.

For an application pack please contact Cath Taylor on 0161 234 2920,
mailto:catht@cn4m.net or download an application pack from our website
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=9&i
d=31&Itemid=50

Closing date Tuesday 31st July 2007. Interviews will be held week commencing
6th August 2007.

5.2 CN4M Finance and Monitoring Manager

Salary: £27,492-£29,859 pa (pay award pending)
Fixed Term to 31st March 2008
Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Manchester City Centre

You will be responsible for the management of all aspects of CN4M's
financial affairs, leading a team of staff responsible for the production of
management accounts, the delivery of the CN4M Grants programme and the
funding of CN4M's sub networks.

Your duties will include managing the CN4M Budget, collecting and processing
accurate financial information, preparing and submitting claims for payments
to funding bodies, preparing CN4M's annual accounts for auditing, managing
the payroll system and providing management and leadership of the Finance
and Monitoring Team. The successful candidate will have excellent
managerial, interpersonal and communication skills. Experience of working in
the Voluntary Sector is desirable.

For an application pack please contact Cath Taylor on 0161 234 2920,
mailto:catht@cn4m.net or download an application pack from our website
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=9&i
d=31&Itemid=50

Closing date is Tuesday 31st July 2007. Interviews will be held week
commencing 6th August 2007.

5.3 Voluntary Youth Manchester (VYM) Development Worker

Salary: £23,986 - £27,870 pro rata - dependent on qualifications and
experience
28hrs per week

VYM is a developing infrastructure organisation serving charities and
voluntary sector groups in Manchester. It provides support and advice to
these groups as well as facilitating networking and knowledge sharing
opportunities. VYM seeks a dynamic individual with a commitment to
excellence for young people and agencies that work with them to take the
organisation forward.

For an application pack please contact City Centre Project, 52 Oldham
Street, Manchester, M4 1LE.

5.4 Youth Engagement Officer Ref YEO

Wythenshawe FM 97.2 is a dynamic and innovative community radio station
based in South Manchester and run by the community radio charity Radio
Regen. They have a vacancy for a Youth Engagement Officer £19, 468 pa +
pension

The post-holder will be responsible for the provision of youth engagement
services at Wythenshawe FM and should have:

* Experience of working with children and young people in a developmental
role
* Strong project management skills
* Experience of radio production

The post, which is funded by Children In Need, is a full-time, fixed term 3
year contract

For application packs, please visit www.radioregen.org or contact John
Goodwin at mailto:info@radioregen.org or on 0161 237 5012 stating the
reference number of the post you are interested in.

If you would further information about the posts, please contact Zoe Chapman
at mailto:zoe@radioregen.org or on 0161 237 3931

Closing date for applications: 9am, 25 July 2007
Interviews to be held: w/b 30 July 2007

The successful candidates will be required to apply for an enhanced CRB
disclosure.

5.5 Speech Radio Coordinator Ref SCR

Wythenshawe FM 97.2 is a dynamic and innovative community radio station
based in South Manchester and run by the community radio charity Radio
Regen. They have a vacancy for a Speech Radio Coordinator £17, 786 pro rata
per annum + pension

The post-holder will be responsible for developing and supporting community
radio journalism at Wythenshawe FM and should have:

* Experience of working with and supporting volunteers
* Good project management skills
* Experience of factual speech radio production

The post, which is funded by the Scott Trust Foundation, is a part-time (2
days/week), fixed term 2 year contract

For application packs, please visit www.radioregen.org or contact John
Goodwin at mailto:info@radioregen.org or on 0161 237 5012 stating the
reference number of the post you are interested in.

If you would further information about the posts, please contact Zoe Chapman
at mailto:zoe@radioregen.org or on 0161 237 3931

Closing date for applications: 9am, 25 July 2007 Interviews to be held: w/b
30 July 2007

The successful candidates will be required to apply for an enhanced CRB
disclosure.

5.6 Choices & Chances Project Leader
MSP19-22: £16,235-£17,974

An experienced Youth Worker is required to lead our Choices & Chances
Project.

Developing and delivering a varied community based curriculum that
complements mainstream education provision.

Developing and maintaining effective relationships with young people, their
parents/carers, schools, other agencies and funders

Ensuring monitoring and evaluation is maintained in a timely and efficient
manner in accordance to funders specifications

Please telephone Clare McGlone 0161 231 1114 for an application form, job
description and person specification.

Closing date 23rd July 2007

The post is subject to the Settlement's Standard Terms & Conditions and
funded by the Big Lottery Fund. Manchester Settlement is committed to
promoting equal opportunities for all.

5.7 Deputy Manager - Development

Refugee Action Manchester have a vacancy for a Deputy Manager.

You must have insight into the needs and experience of their clients, one
year's managerial experience and a good understanding of working with
volunteers.

For more information about the position please visit the website
www.refugee-action.org/jobs or call 020 7832 1682 quoting reference RA648/G.

If you have any information you would like to circulate in a future email
bulletin, please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net by Thursday 12.00pm the day
before. If you have any comments or suggestions about the email bulletin,
please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net.