COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR MANCHESTER
EMAIL BULLETIN – 20th 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 CN4M Grants Tender

CN4M is currently the accountable body for a grants programme called the
CN4M Community Grants - due to limited internal capacity and the short term
nature of this project CN4M is seeking to appoint a 'delivery partner' to
implement this programme in an efficient, effective and accessible manner to
ensure maximum benefit from the available grant funding.

For more information please visit the CN4M website
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=232

2.0 Training

2.1 Easy Read - making written information accessible
There are places available on the Disabled People's Network training session
next week.
Wednesday 25th July 2007 from 2pm - 4pm
The session is being run by Tameside People First
You will be able to talk about why pictures are useful. You will be able to
use the picture bank software. You will be able to share thoughts about who
might find this kind of access adjustment useful. You will meet members of
the Disabled People's Network!
Please book a place through Ruth Malkin by Tuesday mailto:info@dpnsg.org.uk
or call 0161 273 5033

3.0 Events

3.1 NDLC 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 Manchester Community Association Funding 2008- 2011

If you are a Community Association, working in Manchester City Council
boundaries who would like to be considered for the 2008-2011 round of
funding, applications are now available from: Voluntary Sector Policy and
Grants Team mailto:voluntary.sector.grants@manchester.gov.uk or call 0161
283 7636.

4.2 Queen's Award for Voluntary Service
If you know a group of volunteers who devote their time to helping others in
the community and improve the quality of life and opportunity for others,
nominate them for The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service now!
The Queen's Award is a UK National Honour (equivalent to an MBE) launched to
celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002 and will be awarded to
outstanding voluntary organisations nominated by their local community.
The nomination period for the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service has begun
and we urge you to nominate your chosen voluntary organisation for this
year's Awards round. The deadline for nomination is 30th September 2007.
Go to www.queensawardvoluntary.gov.uk for more details on the Awards and to
download a nomination form electronically. Alternatively you can
mailto:queensaward@volunteeringengland.org or call the Award hotline on 0845
000 2002 for further information.

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

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
4.4 The DCLG Third Sector Strategy discussion document
The DCLG Third Sector Strategy discussion document is out for consultation
until 20th September. Voluntary Sector North West would like to compile a
North West response. VSNW have set up a forum on their website where you can
post your comments between now and 10th September.
To read a briefing of the Strategy, or the full document, go to:
www.vsnw.org.uk/thirdsector
If you have already seen the document and want to comment then go to:
www.vsnw.org.uk/forum/

4.5 Last call to apply for £70 million Youth Volunteering Fund
Local voluntary organisations and community groups have just 23 days left to
apply for cash from v, the youth volunteering charity, to boost volunteering
in Manchester. v is offering £70 million in grants to set up innovative
volunteering projects and interested organisations only have until 10 August
to register an expression of interest.
Grants of between £30,000 and £100,000 per annum over three years are
available to fund innovative projects that can engage young people aged
16-25 in volunteering by tapping into their passions and concerns.
The grants are part of the charity's new National Youth Volunteering
Programme aimed at creating a step change in volunteering in England.
For a full list of v20's top tips and how to apply for the grants visit v's
website www.wearev.com
4.6 Easy - Web - Page
Easy-Web-Page aim to make the Internet accessible for people with learning
difficulties and those who have difficulty reading and writing. They also
help a wide range of service users to have their voices heard on the
Internet. They can help organisations to develop websites that are
completely accessible, or to make necessary changes to existing sites. They
can also help to develop mini-sites called Easy-Video-Pages.
Easy-Video-Pages can stand alone or supplement an existing site. They enable
service users to gain information about your organisation from their peers,
in an easily accessible way. An example of an Easy-Video-Page can be found
by going to www.oakfielddayservice.co.uk.
For further information on Easy-Web-Page please contact Gill Torres on 0845
094 0571.

4.7 Transport Thematic Partnership Small Grants

The Transport Thematic Partnership agreed that a sum of £35,000 be earmarked
within the TTP's 2007/08 NRF
programme specifically for community and voluntary sector groups to bid
into, for projects to promote sustainable
transport.

Application forms and details of the criteria can be obtained from: Sarah
Adolph, Transport Policy Unit
mailto:sarah.adolph@manchester.gov.uk or from Bill Harrop Transport Pool
Convenor
mailto:transport@transportpool.co.uk

5.0 Jobs

5.1 Community Engagement Workers and Sessional Tutors

LearnNet is seeking to recruit a pool of self-employed Community Engagement
Workers and Sessional Tutors.

You should be willing to travel and deliver into various community learning
centres and outreach venues based in Manchester and you must have experience
of working in non-traditional learning environments.

For further details or an application form please contact Maggi Stokes on
0161 230 1430 or mailto:maggi@mcin.net

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 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.

5.4 Enterprise Enabler

The centre for Women's Enterprise and Employment would like to recruit an
Enterprise Enabler.

£29,205 p.a. + 3% pension contribution.

Train 2000 are now seeking to recruit experienced business advisers to join
their team and support the high quality delivery of women's enterprise
development services across Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside.

If you are committed to women's economic development and want to work in an
award winning social enterprise please contact Debbie for an application
pack on 0151 236 6601 or mailto:debbiec@train2000.org.uk

Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, 25th July 2007
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 31st July 2007


5.5 Refugee Action - Community Art Opportunity

Refugee Action are looking for a community artist or group to use their
skills on the client entrance to their offices. The aim is to have an
artistically coherent, culturally appropriate and meaningful entry to
Refugee Action offices that demonstrates a high sense of value for and
understanding of refugees and asylum-seekers. We do not have a particular
idea about how this can be achieved but it needs to take in the entire
experience from a client arriving at Refugee Action to the point where they
are seen by a caseworker. It is not just about decoration - it is about
interacting with the experience of the people who come and understanding
what would be meaningful for them.

This is a voluntary opportunity but we can pay for materials and labour up
to £1000 . We expect the decision-making process to be one of continuous
dialogue but the final decision on go-ahead will rest with Refugee Action.

For a full brief, please contact Nigel Rose
mailto:nigelr@refugee-action.org.uk or 0161 233 1205.

5.6 IT and Resources Project Worker

Global Link Development Education Centre in Lancaster seeks an IT and
Resources Project Worker to provide IT and project support to education and
resource centre staff.

Salary: £16,862 pro rata plus 5% pension contribution

Post: 28 hours a week until February 2008. Hours may then reduce to 21
depending on available funding.
Closing date for applications: 1pm Thursday 2nd August. Interviews: 9th
August

Application details and information about the project available from
www.globallink.org.uk or 01524 36201 or mailto:info@globallink.org.uk

Global Link is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes
applications from all sections of the community. As this post may require a
presence in schools, a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure
will be required.
Funded by the Big Lottery

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.