Black and Ethnic Minority Working Group (BEMWG)
Black and Ethnic Minority Working Group (BEMWG) is a Health Forum set up with the purpose of improving the quality of health and social services for black and ethnic minority communities in City and Hackney.
BEMWG works both independently and proactively to reduce inequalities in health and social services for black and ethnic minority communities and to ensure that black and ethnic minority communities receive the type of services that are accessible and culturally appropriate to their needs.
BEMWG works mainly with black and ethnic minority community groups interested in health and social care issues, and those who are refugees and asylum seekers experiencing discrimination and disadvantage.
The scale of inequalities and deprivation within the locality of The City and Hackney amongst black and ethnic minority communities has underlined the need for BEMWG.
BEMWG has a membership questionnaire out to find out information about the needs, partnership work intentions and barriers of organisations working in hackney. If you are an organization working in hackney and would like to participate in the brief survey, please contact For more information ring 020 7923 2229 or 020 7275 9875 or E-mail post@bemwg.org.uk or visit the website www.bemwg.org.uk
Friday, 3 April 2009
Rescources
Green office guide for charities
A new guide to help third sector organisations 'green' their offices has been released as part of the government-sponsored environmental initiative Every Action Counts.
Changing the Way We Work, aimed specifically at voluntary sector groups, gives advice on how to save energy and resources, source ethically and travel wisely.
Every Action Counts is an initiative from a consortium of environmental and community groups, led by the Community Development Foundation and supported by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
The guide is available from the Every Action Counts website
http://www.everyactioncounts.org.uk/
A new guide to help third sector organisations 'green' their offices has been released as part of the government-sponsored environmental initiative Every Action Counts.
Changing the Way We Work, aimed specifically at voluntary sector groups, gives advice on how to save energy and resources, source ethically and travel wisely.
Every Action Counts is an initiative from a consortium of environmental and community groups, led by the Community Development Foundation and supported by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
The guide is available from the Every Action Counts website
http://www.everyactioncounts.org.uk/
BNRRN Project Updates
BNRRN's Engagement Project, which is aimed at enabling BAMER organisations engage better with their local structures (like the council and the Primary Care Trust, and other local initiatives), continues, with work in the boroughs of Hackney and Ealing. BNRRN will work in these boroughs for the next six months (from February). If you are an organisation local to Hackney and Ealing and would like to find out more about this project, please contact Abul Helal or Gloria Oham on 0208 981 3003.
Questions & Answers
What is the Compact?
From www.thecompact.org.uk
The Compact is about better partnership working and creating better outcomes for individuals and local communities.
Established in 1998, the Compact is an agreement between Government and the voluntary and community sector in England. It recognises shared values, principles and commitments and sets out guidelines for how both parties should work together.
Although the Compact is not legally binding and is built on trust and mutual goodwill, its authority is derived from its endorsement by government and by the voluntary and community sector itself through its consultation process.
Five Codes of Practice underpin the Compact. They cover:
• Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Voluntary and Community Organisations
• Community Groups
• Consultation and Policy Appraisal
• Funding and Procurement
• Volunteering
The Compact and its Codes apply to:
• Central Government Departments, including Government Offices for the Regions
• Executive Non-Departmental Public Bodies, which have a relationship with the
voluntary and community sector
• A range of organisations in the voluntary and community sector
For more information please see http://www.thecompact.org.uk/
From www.thecompact.org.uk
The Compact is about better partnership working and creating better outcomes for individuals and local communities.
Established in 1998, the Compact is an agreement between Government and the voluntary and community sector in England. It recognises shared values, principles and commitments and sets out guidelines for how both parties should work together.
Although the Compact is not legally binding and is built on trust and mutual goodwill, its authority is derived from its endorsement by government and by the voluntary and community sector itself through its consultation process.
Five Codes of Practice underpin the Compact. They cover:
• Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Voluntary and Community Organisations
• Community Groups
• Consultation and Policy Appraisal
• Funding and Procurement
• Volunteering
The Compact and its Codes apply to:
• Central Government Departments, including Government Offices for the Regions
• Executive Non-Departmental Public Bodies, which have a relationship with the
voluntary and community sector
• A range of organisations in the voluntary and community sector
For more information please see http://www.thecompact.org.uk/
Vacancies, Volunteering & Training
Training - LVSC: Community Leaders Development Programme: Ready Steady Start
Are you starting a new community group?
Has your voluntary organisation been established recently?
Ready Steady Start is an interactive training course for anyone involved in setting up a new organisation. It will equip you with the basic skills needed to set up a sustainable organisation. It will also encourage you to consider whether setting up an organisation is the right path for your group. It is a FREE interactive training course consisting of one full day and three half day sessions:
Step 1 - 5th May 09 Setting up a sustainable organisation
Step 2 - 6th May 09 Project Development
Step 3 – 12th May 09 Governance
Step 4 - 13th May 09 New to Fundraising
Participants are expected to attend the full course and will receive a certificate from LVSC. Call 020 7700 8110 or email karin@lvsc.org.uk for more information on how to apply for your free place.
Influencing Planning Decisions in your Borough - FREE Training 8th May 2009
If you want to know:
• How to influence planning decisions in your borough
• How the Local Development Framework and Sustainable Community Strategy can
be used for your advantage
Then this 1 day FREE training event is for you.
The East London CVS Network is holding a FREE 1 day Training that will cover:
How planning policy is made
How to get involved and influence planning decisions locally
Demystifying Section 106 and the new Community Levy
Social return and how to use it as a tool in asset transfer negotiations
This training has been designed for infrastructure organisations across the East
London sub region and is aimed at managers and senior officers of infrastructure organisations who want to learn how their organisations can influence planning decisions.
[An infrastructure organisation is one that provides support to frontline voluntary and community organisations - Anyone representing their local Changeup Consortium or another consortium of organisations]
Please note: places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Also Notes: a refundable deposit of £50 is required to secure your place. This will be returned to you on the day of the course. Should you fail to attend or fail to send an alternative delegate in your place the £50 deposit WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.
To reserve a place please Email josephine.mason@elcvsnetwork.org.uk
MiNet Co-ordinator: £29,963 - £31,524 (NJC scale SO2 point 32 - 34), 5% pension
Race on the Agenda (ROTA) a social policy think-tank focusing on issues affecting Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities and the Third Sector that serves them, is looking to appoint a co-ordinator for MiNet, which is the London focused BAME network of networks, which joined ROTA in 2002 to strengthen the voice for London's BAME Third Sector in the development of regional policy.
This post offers the opportunity to lead on the development and delivery of the network, provide information on policy and provide a voice on the BAME implications of policy developments. You will need to have demonstradable experience in developing and supporting networks, knowledge of issues affecting the BAME Third Sector in London and some experience of management and income generation.
Closing Date for applications is Wednesday 22nd April 2009 10:00am (by post or email). Successful candidates will be notified on Friday 24th April 2009 to attend an interview on Wednesday 29nd April 2009. ROTA would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.
Volunteering- A Community Volunteer Panel Member (CVPM)
A Community Volunteer Panel Member (CVPM) is required for the Hackney Youth Offending Team. Please contact: Sherma Charles, Referral Order Support Worker, Hackney Youth Offending Team on 020 8356 1031 / 1090 or sherma_charles@hackney.gov.uk for more information.
Hackney Voluntary Action (HVA) is the Volunteer Centre for Hackney offering support to organisations in volunteer recruitment, retention, recognition and appreciation. Contact Hackney Voluntary Action on 020 7241 4443 or info@hackneyvoluntaryaction.org.uk for more information on volunteering in Hackney.
Are you starting a new community group?
Has your voluntary organisation been established recently?
Ready Steady Start is an interactive training course for anyone involved in setting up a new organisation. It will equip you with the basic skills needed to set up a sustainable organisation. It will also encourage you to consider whether setting up an organisation is the right path for your group. It is a FREE interactive training course consisting of one full day and three half day sessions:
Step 1 - 5th May 09 Setting up a sustainable organisation
Step 2 - 6th May 09 Project Development
Step 3 – 12th May 09 Governance
Step 4 - 13th May 09 New to Fundraising
Participants are expected to attend the full course and will receive a certificate from LVSC. Call 020 7700 8110 or email karin@lvsc.org.uk for more information on how to apply for your free place.
Influencing Planning Decisions in your Borough - FREE Training 8th May 2009
If you want to know:
• How to influence planning decisions in your borough
• How the Local Development Framework and Sustainable Community Strategy can
be used for your advantage
Then this 1 day FREE training event is for you.
The East London CVS Network is holding a FREE 1 day Training that will cover:
How planning policy is made
How to get involved and influence planning decisions locally
Demystifying Section 106 and the new Community Levy
Social return and how to use it as a tool in asset transfer negotiations
This training has been designed for infrastructure organisations across the East
London sub region and is aimed at managers and senior officers of infrastructure organisations who want to learn how their organisations can influence planning decisions.
[An infrastructure organisation is one that provides support to frontline voluntary and community organisations - Anyone representing their local Changeup Consortium or another consortium of organisations]
Please note: places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Also Notes: a refundable deposit of £50 is required to secure your place. This will be returned to you on the day of the course. Should you fail to attend or fail to send an alternative delegate in your place the £50 deposit WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.
To reserve a place please Email josephine.mason@elcvsnetwork.org.uk
MiNet Co-ordinator: £29,963 - £31,524 (NJC scale SO2 point 32 - 34), 5% pension
Race on the Agenda (ROTA) a social policy think-tank focusing on issues affecting Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities and the Third Sector that serves them, is looking to appoint a co-ordinator for MiNet, which is the London focused BAME network of networks, which joined ROTA in 2002 to strengthen the voice for London's BAME Third Sector in the development of regional policy.
This post offers the opportunity to lead on the development and delivery of the network, provide information on policy and provide a voice on the BAME implications of policy developments. You will need to have demonstradable experience in developing and supporting networks, knowledge of issues affecting the BAME Third Sector in London and some experience of management and income generation.
Closing Date for applications is Wednesday 22nd April 2009 10:00am (by post or email). Successful candidates will be notified on Friday 24th April 2009 to attend an interview on Wednesday 29nd April 2009. ROTA would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.
Volunteering- A Community Volunteer Panel Member (CVPM)
A Community Volunteer Panel Member (CVPM) is required for the Hackney Youth Offending Team. Please contact: Sherma Charles, Referral Order Support Worker, Hackney Youth Offending Team on 020 8356 1031 / 1090 or sherma_charles@hackney.gov.uk for more information.
Hackney Voluntary Action (HVA) is the Volunteer Centre for Hackney offering support to organisations in volunteer recruitment, retention, recognition and appreciation. Contact Hackney Voluntary Action on 020 7241 4443 or info@hackneyvoluntaryaction.org.uk for more information on volunteering in Hackney.
Get Funding!
The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation
This is a scheme for projects addressing mental health issues for prisoners and ex offenders.
A funding round is expected to begin in June and last for three years. Groups working in this field can contact the foundation for an initial discussion and will be sent further details closer to the time. You can contact the Grants Officer, by phoning, 020 7264 4990, or visit www.trusthousecharitablefoundation.org.uk/guide.pdf for more information
The LankellyChase Foundation
The foundation gives small grants of £500, to support Summer Activities. Schemes must benefit children between 5-17 years old. In 2009, the Foundation is keen to support activities for children and young people living in refuges, and for young carers. It also wants to see projects with strong volunteer support. Approximately 120 grants will be made throughout the UK.
Deadline: 8 May 2009. More info available at www.lankellychase.org.uk
Macmillan - funding for self-help cancer support groups
Macmillan Small Grants is a grants programme available to cancer self help and support groups across the UK. Up to £500 is available for new groups to help with their initial development and promotion, and up to £3,000 is available to existing groups for continuing development. Grants have been awarded for group activities and events, and purchase of resources such as computers and materials for use at information days. Please go to http://digbig.com/4xrrj or http://www.macmillan.org.uk for further information.
Funding for Hackney Groups
Voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations can apply for funding to deliver projects that support children and their families with the transition process from Key Stage 2 (8 to 11 year olds) to Key Stage 3 (11 to 14 year olds) under the Believe to Achieve grants programme This means children who are leaving primary schools to attend secondary schools.
You can apply for: Between £15,000 and £30,000
Closing date: 12 noon, Tuesday, 5 May 2009
There is an application support workshop: 10am - 3pm, Tuesday, 7 April 2009 (see more information below)
Who can apply?
Voluntary and Community Sector organisations working with children or with parents or carers of children who are currently in this transition process.
Organisations must have a governing document, a bank account in their own name, an annual turnover of less than £1million and a management committee made up of volunteers.
How do I apply?
Please contact Nadia Capogrosso on 020 7923 1962 or email nadia@hcvs.org.uk You can download an application pack from the website: http://www.hcvs.org.uk/en/pages/funding-grants/b2a.aspx
Need help with your application?
The CVS at Hackney is holding an application support workshop on Tuesday, 7 April from 10am to 3pm at HCVS. To book your place, please download a booking form: http://www.hcvs.org.uk/EN/store/grants06-07/LT%20Clusters%202009/b2A_workshops.doc
Hackney Council for Voluntary Service (HCVS) has been commissioned by The Learning Trust to deliver the ‘Believe to Achieve’ Grants Programme with funding allocated by Team Hackney.
Apply for funding for community projects in Hackney
Grants of £5,000 and £50,000 available through Team Hackney Community Grants
2009/10: http://www.hcvs.org.uk/en/pages/funding-grants/thch09.aspx
This is a scheme for projects addressing mental health issues for prisoners and ex offenders.
A funding round is expected to begin in June and last for three years. Groups working in this field can contact the foundation for an initial discussion and will be sent further details closer to the time. You can contact the Grants Officer, by phoning, 020 7264 4990, or visit www.trusthousecharitablefoundation.org.uk/guide.pdf for more information
The LankellyChase Foundation
The foundation gives small grants of £500, to support Summer Activities. Schemes must benefit children between 5-17 years old. In 2009, the Foundation is keen to support activities for children and young people living in refuges, and for young carers. It also wants to see projects with strong volunteer support. Approximately 120 grants will be made throughout the UK.
Deadline: 8 May 2009. More info available at www.lankellychase.org.uk
Macmillan - funding for self-help cancer support groups
Macmillan Small Grants is a grants programme available to cancer self help and support groups across the UK. Up to £500 is available for new groups to help with their initial development and promotion, and up to £3,000 is available to existing groups for continuing development. Grants have been awarded for group activities and events, and purchase of resources such as computers and materials for use at information days. Please go to http://digbig.com/4xrrj or http://www.macmillan.org.uk for further information.
Funding for Hackney Groups
Voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations can apply for funding to deliver projects that support children and their families with the transition process from Key Stage 2 (8 to 11 year olds) to Key Stage 3 (11 to 14 year olds) under the Believe to Achieve grants programme This means children who are leaving primary schools to attend secondary schools.
You can apply for: Between £15,000 and £30,000
Closing date: 12 noon, Tuesday, 5 May 2009
There is an application support workshop: 10am - 3pm, Tuesday, 7 April 2009 (see more information below)
Who can apply?
Voluntary and Community Sector organisations working with children or with parents or carers of children who are currently in this transition process.
Organisations must have a governing document, a bank account in their own name, an annual turnover of less than £1million and a management committee made up of volunteers.
How do I apply?
Please contact Nadia Capogrosso on 020 7923 1962 or email nadia@hcvs.org.uk You can download an application pack from the website: http://www.hcvs.org.uk/en/pages/funding-grants/b2a.aspx
Need help with your application?
The CVS at Hackney is holding an application support workshop on Tuesday, 7 April from 10am to 3pm at HCVS. To book your place, please download a booking form: http://www.hcvs.org.uk/EN/store/grants06-07/LT%20Clusters%202009/b2A_workshops.doc
Hackney Council for Voluntary Service (HCVS) has been commissioned by The Learning Trust to deliver the ‘Believe to Achieve’ Grants Programme with funding allocated by Team Hackney.
Apply for funding for community projects in Hackney
Grants of £5,000 and £50,000 available through Team Hackney Community Grants
2009/10: http://www.hcvs.org.uk/en/pages/funding-grants/thch09.aspx
Events
Understanding & Resolving Conflict
17th April 2009, 10:00am – 4:30pm
Stratford Town Hall, London E15 4BQ
• How does conflict appear in our lives?
• What methods of dealing with conflict do refugees and migrants bring from
their countries of origin?
• What practical tools can we use to resolve conflict in our lives and in the
workplace?
The Evelyn Oldfield Unit invites you to explore these issues at this FREE introductory training session, in association with Conflict and Change. This event is open to representatives of refugee and migrant community organisations and second tier organisations who work closely with these groups.
Attached is a leaflet about the course, and a booking form which you can fill in and return to request a place. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
For more information, please speak to a member of the Development Team on 020 7700 8213.
Women: your Local Council needs you!
Interested in local issues? Have you got the commitment and drive to make change and champion issues in your area?
Find out more about how you can get involved and make a difference in your community at a FREE event on Friday 24 April 2009 from 10.00am 2.00pm at Camden Town Hall, Judd Street, London WC1H 9JE.
Community representatives and local councillors play a vital role in their communities and women are being encouraged to become councillors especially those from ethnic minority backgrounds.
At the event you will hear from Baroness Uddin, Chair of the ‘Women Councillors Taskforce’, Councillor Maya de Souza, Taskforce Member, and other councillors speak about how they got involved in public life.
To register please go to: www.livegroup.co.uk/BAME or telephone 020 8481 3375 or Email: BAME@livegroup.co.uk For more information visit www.equalities.gov.uk
Young People and Violent Crime National Conference: Innovative Solutions through Multi-Agency Working
Date: Thursday 30th April 2009, Time: 10:00am – 4:15pm (followed by networking reception), Venue: One Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London
The perceived escalation of knife-possession and gang-related violence has prompted the Government to launch new measures to tackle youth crime; particularly to address the growing street weapon culture that is destroying so many young lives. In 2008, three major action plans were unveiled with the aim of sending out a strong and clear message that violent crime and disorder in all its forms will no longer be tolerated:
• Saving Lives. Reducing Harm. Protecting the Public: An Action Plan for
Tackling Violence 2008-11
• The Youth Crime Action Plan
• The Youth Alcohol Action Plan
With a recent report estimating that up to 50,000 teenagers are involved in gang culture, the drive to seek innovative and joined-up solutions has never been more paramount.
This major one-day national conference, hosted by the Centre for Parliamentary Studies, provides an opportunity for local practitioners to assess the progress of the action plans in relation to tackling youth violence. Delegates will consider how the ‘triple track’ approach of prevention, enforcement and punishment and can be implemented fully and effectively at the local level, bringing closer together the work of police, probation, local authorities, health services and education authorities.
You can register at http://publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/register.php
For further details, please call 0845 606 1535.
Introduction to Sustainable Funding
Tuesday 12 May 2009, 10am - 5pm, Venue: HCVS, 84 Springfield House,
5 Tyssen Street London E8 2LY
Are you reliant on one grants source and looking to find alternative sources of funding? NCVO’s Sustainable Funding Project encourages and enables voluntary and community organisations to explore and exploit a full range of funding and financing options to develop a sustainable funding mix.
Development Advisor, Maneesha Sharma is hosting this free workshop led by NCVO to give you the awareness, understanding, enthusiasm and information to think further and different avenues to funding.
Issues covered include:
• Income diversification – exploring a sustainable and diverse funding mix of
income sources
• An introduction to planning Full cost recovery - being aware of both project
costs and overhead costs
• Earning – generating income through public service delivery and trading
goods and services
• Loan Finance – an introduction to the use of loans and other forms of
finance.
Contact Zelina at zelina@hcvs.org.uk or call 020 7923 1962 to book. A £25 deposit is required.
17th April 2009, 10:00am – 4:30pm
Stratford Town Hall, London E15 4BQ
• How does conflict appear in our lives?
• What methods of dealing with conflict do refugees and migrants bring from
their countries of origin?
• What practical tools can we use to resolve conflict in our lives and in the
workplace?
The Evelyn Oldfield Unit invites you to explore these issues at this FREE introductory training session, in association with Conflict and Change. This event is open to representatives of refugee and migrant community organisations and second tier organisations who work closely with these groups.
Attached is a leaflet about the course, and a booking form which you can fill in and return to request a place. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
For more information, please speak to a member of the Development Team on 020 7700 8213.
Women: your Local Council needs you!
Interested in local issues? Have you got the commitment and drive to make change and champion issues in your area?
Find out more about how you can get involved and make a difference in your community at a FREE event on Friday 24 April 2009 from 10.00am 2.00pm at Camden Town Hall, Judd Street, London WC1H 9JE.
Community representatives and local councillors play a vital role in their communities and women are being encouraged to become councillors especially those from ethnic minority backgrounds.
At the event you will hear from Baroness Uddin, Chair of the ‘Women Councillors Taskforce’, Councillor Maya de Souza, Taskforce Member, and other councillors speak about how they got involved in public life.
To register please go to: www.livegroup.co.uk/BAME or telephone 020 8481 3375 or Email: BAME@livegroup.co.uk For more information visit www.equalities.gov.uk
Young People and Violent Crime National Conference: Innovative Solutions through Multi-Agency Working
Date: Thursday 30th April 2009, Time: 10:00am – 4:15pm (followed by networking reception), Venue: One Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London
The perceived escalation of knife-possession and gang-related violence has prompted the Government to launch new measures to tackle youth crime; particularly to address the growing street weapon culture that is destroying so many young lives. In 2008, three major action plans were unveiled with the aim of sending out a strong and clear message that violent crime and disorder in all its forms will no longer be tolerated:
• Saving Lives. Reducing Harm. Protecting the Public: An Action Plan for
Tackling Violence 2008-11
• The Youth Crime Action Plan
• The Youth Alcohol Action Plan
With a recent report estimating that up to 50,000 teenagers are involved in gang culture, the drive to seek innovative and joined-up solutions has never been more paramount.
This major one-day national conference, hosted by the Centre for Parliamentary Studies, provides an opportunity for local practitioners to assess the progress of the action plans in relation to tackling youth violence. Delegates will consider how the ‘triple track’ approach of prevention, enforcement and punishment and can be implemented fully and effectively at the local level, bringing closer together the work of police, probation, local authorities, health services and education authorities.
You can register at http://publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/register.php
For further details, please call 0845 606 1535.
Introduction to Sustainable Funding
Tuesday 12 May 2009, 10am - 5pm, Venue: HCVS, 84 Springfield House,
5 Tyssen Street London E8 2LY
Are you reliant on one grants source and looking to find alternative sources of funding? NCVO’s Sustainable Funding Project encourages and enables voluntary and community organisations to explore and exploit a full range of funding and financing options to develop a sustainable funding mix.
Development Advisor, Maneesha Sharma is hosting this free workshop led by NCVO to give you the awareness, understanding, enthusiasm and information to think further and different avenues to funding.
Issues covered include:
• Income diversification – exploring a sustainable and diverse funding mix of
income sources
• An introduction to planning Full cost recovery - being aware of both project
costs and overhead costs
• Earning – generating income through public service delivery and trading
goods and services
• Loan Finance – an introduction to the use of loans and other forms of
finance.
Contact Zelina at zelina@hcvs.org.uk or call 020 7923 1962 to book. A £25 deposit is required.
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