from: pete@lcvys.org.uk subject: March edition of the LCVYS "Lolly" MARCH EDITION OF THE LCVYS "LOLLY" ================================== LCVYS 1942 - 2002 celebrating 60 years *CHARITY FAIR * CHARITY FAIR * CHARITY FAIR * ============================================= Bookings are now coming in from both delegate and exhibitors from all over the Country. It started off as just a local event but demand was such that it is open to anyone involved in voluntary & community work whether they are from Lancashire, the Region or further afield. Below is a list of exhibitors booked as of today and is increasing by the hour. Delegates are coming from as far as Birmingham, Leamington Spa and Kent. Make sure you book your FREE place before the 22nd March by visiting or telephoning the LCVYS office direct on 01772 788337. This is an event that is suitable for the entire family so don't miss out.......... The Community Fund, The Charity Commission, Alternative Adventure, Outdoor Activities Service, British Red Cross, Lancashire Council for Voluntary Youth Services, Lancashire Association of Clubs for Young People, ConneXions Lancashire, Community Technical Aid Lancashire (CTAL), Beech Tree School, British Orienteering Federation Schools Development Officer, Preston Nightstop, Blackburn & District Blind Society, Community Futures, National Navigation Award Scheme, Lancashire Advocacy, Local Heritage Initiative Grant Scheme, Galloway's Society for the Blind, YMCA - Blackburn, Preston Disc, Action Factory Community Arts Ltd, Horwath Clark Whitehill (Charity Accountants of the Year), Lancashire Youth Association, The Prince's Trust, Ingol & Tanterton Action Group (INTAG), Diocese of Lancaster Services to Young People, Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety, Natking Software (Accounting software for charities), Age Concern Lancashire, Sahara in Preston, Cancer Help (Preston), Gifts In Kind. LCVYS ===== The Lancashire Council for Voluntary Youth Service (LCVYS) is an administrative umbrella for almost 40 youth organisations in Lancashire which aims, through the work of its constituent members, to help and educate young people to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities that they might grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society. If you have Youth Service colleagues with email addresses then you can instantly help them (and us!) by forwarding this issue to them and inviting them to subscribe (details in General Information below) or by pointing them to our web site List of member organisations: Details of current Courses: Download an Application Form: (or apply on-line) This information is deliberately free of charge because we WANT to circulate it to as wide an audience as possible - you can do your bit to help us, and your colleagues, simply by clicking on that "Forward" button now. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY =================== Keep your face towards the sunshine and the shadows will fall behind you FUNDING GUIDE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ============================== Eurodesk, the UK information service for young people on education, training and mobility opportunities in Europe, has published a guide to funding programmes. Called ‘Europe’s for you.’ - it covers grants for work experience, voluntary work, studying and training abroad, exchanges and teaching English abroad, with advice on eligibility and useful contacts. Copies are available from: Eurodesk, Community Learning Scotland, Rowebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5EZ. Website: Email: eurodesk@cls.dircon.co.uk Tel: 0131 313 2488 Fax: 0131 313 6800 GIVING SHARES TO CHARITY ======================== Do you want to reach the estimated 12 million people who own shares and securities. Then consider the fact that individuals can now get income tax relief on the value of their donations of quoted shares and securities. If a donor who is a 40 per cent taxpayer gives shares worth 10,000 pound to a charity, they will get income tax relief of 4,000 pound. This effectively means the donation has cost them only 6,000 pound. In addition, the donor does not pay any Capital Gains Tax, which they might have had to pay on selling the shares. These generous tax benefits for donors could offer you an enormous new income source just waiting to be developed. How does it work. The donor signs the shares over to your charity. Once the shares have been transferred, they can be sold through a stockbroker, a bank or anyone authorised to sell shares. (Alternatively the shares can be retained by the charity as an investment) The sale proceeds (or investment income) can be used for charitable purposes Where can I find out more. To find out more contact the Inland Revenue - Charities, St John’s House, Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L69 9BBTel: 0151 472 6043/6046 (Gifts of Shares) Website: Or you can contact the Giving Campaign at: 6th Floor Haymarket House, 1A Oxendon Street, London, SW1Y 4EE. Tel: 020 7930 3154 Fax: 020 7925 0985 Email: admin@givingcampaign.org.uk Website: Focus On: PRESTON NIGHTSTOP =========================== Congratulations to Nightstop ! Their Community Fund Bid was successful and they have been given a grant of 284,000 pounds over the next three years to continue their work and develop a Supported Lodgings Scheme where a young person will ‘lodge’ with a family for up to six months. Volunteers will be needed. Contact Nicola if you can help Tel: 01772 788775 Let me introduce you to Preston Nightstop. Preston Nightstop is a charity working in partnership with Barnardos to provide ’one night at a time’ emergency accommodation, for homeless people 16 - 25. This accommodation is in the homes of volunteer hosts and is a free service to young people. The first such scheme was started in Leeds in 1987 and to date, approximately 30 Nightstop Schemes are currently in operation throughout the UK. All sorts of people are volunteer hosts for Nightstop. There is no ‘standard’ host. Some are professionals working as teachers, social workers etc, others are currently unemployed or retired. Volunteers can be single men and women, couples and families. Likewise, there are no stereotypical ‘Nightstoppers’. Some of the more prevalent reasons for them being homeless are eviction, arguments with parents, relationship breakdown, fleeing violence and not being able to stay with friends any more. It may seem a bit risky taking a young person into your home but just remember that these young people are very vulnerable and it is as nerve wracking for them to go to a stranger’s house as it is for you to take them in. They put their trust in us and in return we must put our trust in them. Still we recognise that Nightstop is a risk and for this reason we carefully screen young people before they are accepted onto the scheme. We are not able to accept young people with a record of theft, arson, violent behaviour or substance misuse. In addition our volunteers are carefully recruited and trained to increase their awareness of homeless young people and ensure they are able to deal with difficult situations if they arise. As a Nightstop volunteer you will be required to provide a bed for the night, an evening meal, bathing and laundry facilities, a listening ear if the young person wants this and breakfast the following morning. Preston Nightstop will provide an out of hours on call service for you to use if you experience any problems or have any queries while you have a Nightstopper with you. Nightstop is looking for suitable volunteer hosts to enable them to provide this much needed service. In return you will gain a lot of satisfaction from meeting the young people and providing a place of safety and security for them. Nightstop is a very personal way to respond to homelessness in your local community. It is a “local response to a local need”. Your expenses will be covered and you will receive regular training and the opportunity to attend social events, which will give you an opportunity to meet other volunteers. Nightstop is also looking for volunteer drivers who will collect a young person from Preston town centre and take them to the home of the volunteer, or pick the young person up from the volunteer’s home in the morning and take them to the town centre. If you are interested in being involved with Preston Nightstop or just require further information please contact: Nicola Smith at 151 Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3BH or Tel: 01772 788775 GETTING YOUTH CENTRES ONLINE ============================ YouthNet UK is installing a number of free Internet access kiosks in youth centres. The kiosks will remain the property of YouthNet UK who will pay for the telephone costs. Whilst they are not giving away equipment or funding, local centres can apply to ‘host’ a kiosk, although numbers will be limited. They are looking for youth centres (16 - 25, not younger) which have drop-in facilities, preferably with high usage, are open at least 5 days a week, and have at least standard door access (to accommodate the size of the unit). Organisations need to apply to Sophie Goudard at YouthNet UK, Broadmead House, 21/23 Panton Street, London, SW1Y 4DR. Tel: 020 7925 2530 Fax: 020 7925 2830 Email: sophie@youthnet.org.uk MINIMUM WAGE AGAIN ================== The national minimum wage for workers over the age of 22 rose from 3, pound and 70 pence an hour to 4 pound 10 pence from 1st October 2001. The minimum wage for workers aged between 18 and 22 rose by 30 pence an hour to 3 pound 50 pence. Research from the TUC suggest, however, that thousands of employers are not paying the minimum wage and that young workers and women are most at risk of exploitation. It is urging the government to extend protection to 16 and 17 year olds. 2002 Young Pavement Artist of the Year Competition ================================================== The Competition is open to youth clubs, schools and organisations. The age range is 4 to 18. Help is given with chalks, prizes and posters. Profit is shared equally between the local organiser and YPAC. The theme is "The Riverbank". The first part of the competition is put on by local organisers. All coloured photographs of First Prize Drawings of each age group go into the second stage of the Competition. Members of the Tate Gallery and the Royal Academy of Arts choose the national Young Pavement Artist of the Year who receives 200 pound and a trophy. The three runners-up will each receive 100 pound and an inscribed plate. The awards will be presented by a celebrity at the Tate Gallery, London on 12th July 2002. Enrolment forms must be returned by 1 May 2002. For information and an enrolment form contact Mrs Barbara Bate, Young Pavement Artists Competition, Vine Farm House, Lower Street, Tilmanstone, Nr Deal, Kent CT14 0JD Tel: 01304611428 E-mail: bbate@nypac.freeserve.co.uk Web-site: PRESS RELEASE ============= Workers needed to help youngsters. Are you on course to be young at heart. Lancashire Youth Association and Lancashire Youth Offending Team have teamed up with Lancaster University and other training providers to offer quality training to anyone interested in helping young people on their ‘EDGe’ project (Engaging the Disengaged Generation). The accredited course on offer, held at Lancaster University is called ‘An Introduction to Advice and Guidance - A Certificate in Mentoring’. This is designed for persons over the age of 18, who genuinely wish to help young people aged between 10 - 17 years. The young people may be experiencing difficulties in their lives and need that extra support, encouragement, motivation and guidance. The role of the volunteer will be to encourage the young person to learn new life skills. The training will enable the volunteer to support young people who may be at risk of becoming involved in crime and anti-social behaviour in their local area. What is required among our volunteers are commitment, enthusiasm and energy. All out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed. Theresa Armstrong the Senior Volunteer Co-coordinator says, “Being a volunteer can be very rewarding and we would encourage anyone interested to get in touch and find out more. We can offer our volunteers the opportunity to extend their personal development, assist a volunteer’s career path and increase their knowledge of community services. More details are available from, Theresa Armstrong who is presently recruiting volunteers for the Preston area and works with the Preston Youth Offending Team, 143/161 Corporation Street, Preston PR1 2UQ Tel: 01772 262048 PUBLICATION =========== Foundations - the guide to running a youth group For volunteers, youth workers and managers. This publication is an introduction to the practicalities of working with young people. The book contains two parts, with part one looking at what is required in order to establish a youth group and part two focusing on delivering a programme that involves and interests young people. Each section covers a key aspect of setting up, managing and running a youth group. Aimed both at those who are new to work with young people and want to set up a group in their own community, and those who are part of an established youth work team who want to review their work. For more information about this book contact UK Youth, 2nd Floor, Kirby House, 20-24 Kirby Street, London, EC1N 8TS or visit Nationwide Launches 2002 Search for Local Heroes ================================================ Nationwide Building Society has launched the 2002 Nationwide Awards for Voluntary Endeavour, which invites members of the public to nominate individuals and groups deserving recognition for their work in the community. Organised by Nationwide, in association with the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) and the Newspaper Society, the awards are designed to reward and recognise the "local heroes" whose voluntary work or community activity has made a real difference to peoples’ lives. Now in its fifth year, the Nationwide Awards for Voluntary Endeavour is becoming increasingly popular and last year received 1200 nominations. Anybody wishing to nominate someone they believe deserves an award can pick up a leaflet containing a nomination form from their local branch of Nationwide Building Society, their local public library or check their local newspaper for an application form. The closing date for nominations is 30 April 2002. There are four award categories: Young people under 18 as individuals; Young people under 18 in groups; Adults as individuals; Adults in groups. Initially two regional winners in each category will be selected making a total of eight in each of seven regions within England, together with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The eighty regional winners will each receive an attractive plaque, along with 50 pound dining out vouchers for individuals or 100 pound for groups. From each region and home nation, four finalists will win gifts to the value of 250 pound and a trophy, plus a 500 pound donation to the charity or cause of their choice. From the forty finalists, four national winners will be chosen, one in each category. They will each receive gifts to the value of 500 pound, together with a 2,500 pound donation to the charity or cause of their choice and a trophy. Michelle Leighton, Community Affairs Manager, Nationwide Building Society, Pipers Way, Swindon SN38 2SN Tel: 01793 655143 E-mail: michelle.leighton@nationwide.co.uk LOTTERY GAMES ============= The Community Fund is always trying to develop new ideas for communicating Community Fund information to the northwest region. The ‘Its Not a Lottery Board Game’ is a unique way of doing that. The game was developed by the North West Development and Communications Team during their Community Based Campaign in Pendle in 2000. The game has been piloted with over 100 voluntary groups across the region who have all said the game is an excellent way of increasing their knowledge of Community Fund as well as being lots of fun. The game has now been rebranded and updated and from January 2002 will be used as a Corporate Community Fund resource across other regions within England. Within the northwest the game will be part of a training pack entitled - What is Community Fund and Who Can Apply. The pack will also contain a set of presentation slides and a video. There will be a training pack located in each northwest Local Authority area at the Council for Voluntary Services (or equivalent). In addition to this they will have several packs located at their Warrington office for organisations to loan free of charge. For further information about the game contact Karen May, Regional Development Officer on 01925 626836 YOUTH GROUP CHANCE TO MAKE HISTORY ON TV ======================================== Our History My Heritage is a UK wide initiative encouraging young people aged 5 to 20 to research and record their own local history in their own words and gain a chance to have their piece of history appear on Television. Created by The History Channel in collaboration with English Heritage, Our History My Heritage aims at capturing the nation’s own account of the changing face of our diverse local communities. Consequently, the project is an ideal vehicle for youth workers to encourage young people to explore and document the history of their locality and community. All entries submitted by the closing date - 28th June 2002 - will contribute to a unique web based archive, plus entrants could win an array of prizes including having their project made into a two minute programme for screening on The History Channel. To obtain an entry form, please call the request line on 0850 450 1144 or email: ohmh@thehistorychannel.co.uk Entry details together with research tips and advice can also be found on the website: CHARITY TIMES, UK CHARITY AWARDS ================================ The UK Charity Awards are designed to recognise and reward excellence in the management and co-ordination of all charitable activities. This aim is enforced by the make-up of the judging panel, which represents the leading figures in the UK charity sector, and thus ensures the highest possible standards are set for the largest awards ceremony in the charity calendar. The overall objectives of the Awards are threefold: To honour the outstanding professionals in the many and varied fields of charity management; To support continuing professional development and contribute towards raising the standards of charity management; To promote and raise the profile of the charity sector. The Awards incorporate the whole range of charitable work; from investment, fundraising and campaigning through to use of technology and the application of sound business principles. In addition, recognition is afforded to those professional service companies working most creatively and effectively within the sector. Categories are: Charity of the Year; Lifetime Achievement; Personality of the Year; Best New Charity; Charity Principal/Director of the Year; Fundraising Manager of the Year; Fundraising Campaign of the Year; Corporate Partnership of the Year; Trustee of the Year; Volunteer of the Year; Youth Volunteer of the Year; Charity Internet Site of the Year; Best Practice Award; Corporate Community Involvement; Fundraising & IT Services Supplier; Financial Services Supplier. 3rd Annual UK Charity Awards will be held at Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London on the evening of 5 September, 2002. Closing date for nominations is 17 May 2002. Charity Times, Perspective Publishing Limited, 408-410 London BT Community Connections ======================== BT Community Connections is a nationwide award scheme, which aims to connect community groups to the Internet. More than 1,700 community projects have already benefited from the scheme including inner city urban farms, disability dance groups, and on-line rural shopping services. Over the next 18 months a further 1 million pound worth of Internet-ready computers will be awarded to a further 1,700 groups throughout the UK. Every award recipient will receive an NEC multi-media computer and a contribution towards the cost of 12 months Internet access. Each package, worth approximately 1,000 pound, will provide a host of diverse opportunities including access to the latest information on specialist subjects via the World Wide Web, email communication with similar groups around the world or even the creation of new community-interest websites. If you, as an individual or part of a group, feel the Internet would make a positive contribution to your community then you can apply for an award. All you have to do is log on to the website: or request an application pack from BT Community Connections, PO Box 30775, London, WC1B 4QE MAKING COMMUNITY COMPOSTING COUNT ================================= In Lancashire last year over a quarter of a million tonnes of rubbish was thrown away that could have been composted. This is a huge waste and Lancashire County Council is committed to working with people to reduce it. As part of this commitment the County Council is looking for Community Groups to establish a network of composting projects across the county. The idea behind these schemes will be to help local community groups work with others within the local community to reduce the waste produced in their area. There are already an number of community groups across Lancashire that are running composting schemes and the County Council is keen to support this work, helping existing groups expand and new groups become established, by setting aside a sum of 60,000 pound to give grants to those in need. These projects will work with their local community to reduce the amount of waste that is collected by local authorities by providing centralised composting in their areas. If you want to find out more about Community Composting in general contact Clare Atkinson, Waste Minimisation Officer on 01772 263829 or email Claire.atkinson@env.lancscc.gov.uk What Now ======== LCVYS has recently acquired the 2002 edition of Lancashire County Council’s publication What Now. It contains information and advice about education, work and training, money, benefits, housing, relationships, health, leisure, travel and transport, religion etc. We have enough copies for one for every group working with year 11 (15 - 16). The publication is free but postage will have to be charged if you would like a copy posted to your organisation. Alternatively they can be collected from the LCVYS office between 9 am - 5 pm, Monday to Thursday and 9 am to 4.30 pm Friday or give us a call for further information. DANCE DRUG SAFETY ================= Volunteers are wanted for Drugline Lancashire Ltd. Do you love clubbing. Have you three or four hours to spare a month. It is important that clubbers have access to information in a fun and appropriate way and that clubs become safer environments. Clubbers need access to people like themselves to be able to ask questions, get support and get informed. They need to know how to keep themselves safe around drugs, sex and personal safety. Would you like to volunteer as an outreach worker in local bars and clubs. Training will be given in drugs and sexual health awareness and you would operate as part of a growing team. For more information call David on: 01253 311431 The 2002 European Young Consumer Competition ============================================ This year's theme is the production of a magazine, video, CD-ROM or Internet site dealing with at least three consumer issues to be chosen at will. The competition is open to groups of between 4 and 30 young people in three age categories, 6-10, 11-14 and 15-19. There are prizes of 1000 euros, 700 euros and 500 euros for the three top UK projects. The winning project will go forward to represent the UK at the European Finals in Brussels. Closing date is 26th April. You should register on-line at You will be sent a competition pack by the National Coordinators: Crystal Presentations Ltd, 123 Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B16 8LD or Tel: 0121 455 7505 RESOURCES ========= Available from LCVYS to the member organisations, are:- Microsoft Office 97 Professional Training Videos and CD ROM‘s, Portable Over-head Projector with slides (at cost if required), Portable Copier, Laptop and Digital Camera 5 pound per weekend, 10 pound per week (to cover insurance), Thermal Binder, FlipChart Board, Laminator, and within the office a scanner and CD Writer. Cost is to cover consumables only. For further details telephone 01772 788337 GIFTS IN KIND ============= This is a service available to charities whereby they can buy merchandise at reduced prices. Goods range from toys and games to PCs. The catalogue is available to browse by prior appointment at: 15 Victoria Road between 10.00 am and 11.00 am every Monday Tel: 01772 788337. AWARDS FOR ALL ============== Action for your Local Community It is over 12 months since the first awards were made under the latest Awards for All programme in December 2000. A new year has started and the programme continues to generate great interest in the local community. However, application rates are fairly low at the moment and all the Lottery Distributors who participate in this programme are keen to encourage more applications from a variety of not-for-profit organisations. Did you know that since the first awards in 2000, over 3 million pound has been given to nearly 900 voluntary groups, schools and clubs. Included in these figures are over 1 million pound and 280 grants that have been specifically funded by the Community Fund via the Awards for All programme. Here is just a flavour of the types of projects that have received awards: Various community, arts and sports festivals Outings for older people and people with disabilities Exhibitions and books of historical or artistic interest Specific environmental areas in schools and community centres All types of equipment for a wide range of activities Full details of these projects and many more can be downloaded from their website at Remember Awards for All are keen to fund events taking place through 2002 to celebrate the Queen’s Golden Jubilee. For further information telephone 01925 626800. Application packs can be obtained from the website or alternatively ring 0845 600 2040 Single Parent Action Network ============================ Self-Help Grants This grant award can be used to: increase the provision of drop-in centres for one parent families living in isolation and in disadvantaged areas; enable local groups to offer courses which increase the confidence and self-esteem of disadvantaged single parents; support the participation of single parents in helping their children with their education. Single parent self-help groups and other organisations wanting to open up their services to one parent families may apply. Final deadline is 30 April 2002. For information, application form or help with filling out the application form contact: Chris Gaine, SPAN, Millpond, Baptist Street, Easton, Bristol BS5 OYW Tel: 01179514231 Fax: 01179355208 E-mail:spanuk@netgates.co.uk Web-site: THE HARRIS CHARITY ================== Funding is available for the benefit of persons under the age of 25 in the Lancashire area. Its aims are to: Relieve need, hardship or distress Promote education, including social and physical training Provide financial assistance, outfits, equipment, clothing, instruments and books to prepare for or to enter a trade or profession Fund apprenticeships into a trade, profession or calling Provide assistance for recreation or leisure-time in the interests of social welfare Make grants or donations to charitable institutions or organisations benefiting young people Submission of applications are March and September. Closing date for the next round of funding is 31st March 2002 Successful applicants are notified in July and January following the closing dates. Application forms are available from P Metcalf, The Harris Charity, C/o Moore & Smalley, Richard House, 9 Winckley Square, Preston, PR1 3HP Tel: 01904 613223 Email: enquiries@allenlane.demon.co.uk BBC Children in Need 2002 ========================= BBC Children in Need welcomes applications for good quality, carefully planned, projects which show a clear focus on children in order to make a positive difference to their lives. These applications can be from: Self-help groups; Voluntary organisations or Registered charities. Applicants should be properly constituted, non-profit organisations. The children they help are aged 18 years and under, and live in the UK. You should only apply for a grant if it will benefit children who are disadvantaged by: mental, physical or sensory disabilities; behavioural or psychological problems; living in poverty or situations of deprivation; illness, distress, abuse or neglect. Closing dates for applications are March 30th - answers in August and November 30th - answers in April. The Grant Guidelines and Application Forms are available for download from the BBC web-site at: If you require an Application Form & Guidelines, or you require advice on completing the application form contact your local BBC Children in Need Office - North West Tel: 0161 2443439 Central Office Tel: 020 8576 7788 YHA - Give Us a Break ===================== The Youth Hostels Association can provide financial assistance to groups which include young people who wish to visit Youth Hostels but would otherwise be unable to afford the cost. For information and application form contact Judith Briddon, YHA (England & Wales), Trevelyan House, Dimple Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3YH Tel: 01629 592600 Fax: 01629 592702 E-mail: judithbriddon@yha.org.uk Web-site: B & Q 'You Can Do It' Awards 2002 ================================= This year the B&Q You Can Do It Community Awards are offering twenty community and charity projects across the country the opportunity to receive 5,000 pound (8,000 Euros) worth of B & Q materials, to help transform their premises. Each of the twenty winning projects will receive up to 5000 pound (8,000 Euros) worth of materials from B & Q. No cash alternative is available. Projects must only require renovation and refurbishment, not construction. Planning permission, building regulations and change of use of any building should be checked through your local authority before application. Work involving any of the above must be highlighted in the application form. Projects should not involve the purchase of land or building and work must be completed by the 15th September 2002. Product purchases after this date will not be allowed. Projects involving horticultural work or cosmetic construction work (e.g. re-plastering) are acceptable. Projects must not involve major building but can involve electrical or plumbing work that includes new fittings, such as sinks and lavatories. The closing date for all applications is Friday 22nd March 2002. A panel of judges will choose the winning projects and their decision is final. The winners will be announced at the end June 2002. Web-site: . Application forms are available on-line. If you would prefer to receive an application form by post, call their hotline number: 0845 300 1001. Community Chests ================ The Neighbourhood Renewal Community Chests programme (hereafter referred to as the "Community Chests programme") is part of the Government’s National Strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal, and will provide funding to stimulate and support community activity in deprived areas, so that more people may become involved in the regeneration of their communities and neighbourhoods. In January 2001, the Government launched the New Commitment to Neighbourhood Renewal: A National Strategy Action Plan. This sets out a strategy to address the problems of England’s most deprived neighbourhoods. The strategy aims to ensure that in 10-20 years’ time no one is seriously deprived by where they live. It has two key objectives: significantly improved outcomes in deprived neighbourhoods in five key areas: health, crime, jobs, education and housing and a narrowing of the gap between deprived areas and the rest of the country. One way for local people to take part in neighbourhood renewal may be through community self-help and mutual support activity at a local or neighbourhood level. A few examples of this are: parent and toddler groups, and children’s playgroups; sports clubs; social clubs - for instance, for old people or for a particular ethnic community; youth clubs and other young peoples’ organisations - for instance, scout groups; residents’ associations; black and minority ethnic (BME) community groups - for instance, Muslim or Afro-Caribbean associations; women’s groups and victim support groups, activity-based clubs. Experience has shown that easy access to small amounts of financial support - particularly in the range of 50 pound to 5000 pound - promotes and supports this kind of community activity particularly effectively. This can often lead to more widespread community involvement in regeneration by: empowering people to take positive action to improve their situation, and the quality of their lives; developing trust between people; and building confidence. This is why the Government has set up the Community Chests programme. This programme totals 50m pound over 3 years. It will pay grant to voluntary sector organisations working in the 88 most deprived local authority areas (which this document calls "funded organisations") to enhance their ability to support through financial assistance community and voluntary groups (both new and established) in disadvantaged neighbourhoods. The Community Chests programme will make available 50m pound over the next 3 financial years for expenditure in the 88 most deprived local authority areas, which are eligible for the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund. The funding breaks down as: 10 million pound in 2001-2; 15 million pound in 2002-3 and 25 million pound in 2003-4. To find out more about the scheme and where Community Chests are being set up contact your regional Government Office or visit web-site: Community Learning Chests The Neighbourhood Renewal Action Plan specifically promised to look at "how learning and development could be funded for those with limited financial resources". In response to this, they have developed proposals for Community Learning Chests - small grants of up to 5,000 pound. They are aimed at residents in Neighbourhood Renewal Fund areas, without access to other funding. Their purpose is to enable residents take up learning opportunities to help them play an active role in neighbourhood renewal. Examples of what Community Learning Chests can fund include: bursaries to attend training courses and on-site training course for members of neighbourhood partnerships; the cost of buying in advice by an expert or resident consultant; or visits to or from successful partnerships elsewhere. Community Learning Chests are an integral part of the existing Community Chests programme and will be available from April 2002. 10 million pound will be available over 2 years. Until then, applications for money to support learning can be made through the existing Community Chests programme. WINDOWS HOUSEKEEPING LEVEL 1 2 - 3 March W/E ============================================= If you have a PC and have no idea how to free up your memory, defrag your disk or change the setting to personalise the display and how all this will help you to make the best of your machine - this is the course for you. On completing the course you should be able to identify the components, work with Windows to effectively manage files, know the procedure for installing and uninstalling software and much more JAVA SCRIPT 23 March Day ============================== If you have a knowledge of HTML, this course provides an opportunity to learn Java script to further enhance your website. Learn how to make pictures on your pages change as the mouse moves over them. Make your web page react to information provided by the visitor. Gain the basics of a web-scripting language which will allow you to build simple games DIGITAL CAMERA PHOTOGRAPHY-EDITING AND ENHANCING ================================================ 15-17 March W/E The course is for students who want to use a computer to correct, manipulate and enhance their photographic images. Traditional and digital photographers will benefit as the computer is used to cover many established photographic printing techniques. The topics include image acquisition through digital cameras; scanning negatives, slides and prints; tonal correction; sizing; cropping; restoration; simple montaging; special effects and printing. Students need to be familiar with PCs and Microsoft Windows. COMPUTING FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS 6/7 April W/E ======================================================= This course is for absolute beginners and aims to introduce adults to computers in a clear, straightforward and encouraging way which will leave you wanting more. Topics covered will include mouse skills, keyboarding, text entry and editing, printing and saving your work. And introduction to the Internet will demonstrate how easy it is to use. WINDOWS COURSE LEVEL 2 Saturday 6 April Day ============================================ The course will cover basic maintenance on a PC system, defrag, scandisk, system tools, problem devices etc. How to increase your system resources, remove and add fonts, power management and screen savers, upgrading they system with a new video card and installing drivers. The course is designed for the user who is already familiar with Win’98 and wants or needs to learn more. BUILD A COMPUTER 19 April 2002 Weekend ============================================== Start with an empty box and build a working computer. You will learn how to load the operating system and configure the system. This course is designed for people who know the basics about using a computer, but who are not confident about adding hardware or loading programs, and would like to know about what makes computers tick. It might even inspire you to build your own. All the bits will be provided BUSINESS REPORT WRITING 19 - 21 April W/E ========================================= This course will ensure that you give your readers the information they require in the minimum of words with the maximum impact. It is a must do course for anyone who needs to write reports in their business or public life - committee members, managers and voluntary workers Courses provided by Lancashire College HOW TO MAKE HIGH SCORING APPLICATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY FUND =========================================================== 14 Mar Liverpool, 18 April London, 25 April Manchester Thursdays One day workshops that give you all the information you need to make good, high scoring applications for Community Fund money. They provide detailed information on the way the assessment and scoring systems work, and ideas for overcoming possible problems TRAIN THE TRAINER 2 =================== Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 March Birmingham Specifically for the experienced trainer who wishes to enhance their range of skills and knowledge of techniques. The course will cover a wide range of techniques, including games and simulations, icebreakers and warm ups, giving participants an opportunity to try out and take away new ideas for training MINUTE TAKING SKILLS ==================== Tuesday 12 March Manchester This course covers the basics of minute taking and is suitable for beginners as well as those with experience who wish to sharpen their skills. It covers note taking skills, how to record the main points, as well as providing practical tips for ensuring your minutes are accurate, concise and easy to use. The course will improve participants’ confidence, enabling them to minute formal and informal meetings effectively MANAGING VOLUNTEERS =================== Thursday 14 and Friday 15 March Leeds This is an introduction to good practice in volunteer management, which will equip participants with the essentials to run a successful team of volunteers, whilst concentrating on getting and keeping volunteers. Topics will also cover recruitment and selection, motivation, planning, supervision and support. This course is suitable not only for Volunteer Coordinators but anyone who relies on volunteers in their organisation. THE EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATOR =========================== Tuesday 23 April Leeds Good administrators are at the heart of every successful organisation. This course is for administrative and support staff who want to build on existing skills, and develop effective office systems. Participants will apply skills of time management, assertiveness and negotiation to confidently manage their working day and relationships with colleagues, managers and others. Training provided by The Directory of Social Change Writing Better Funding Applications =================================== Thursday 18th April 2002 This course is suitable for anyone in voluntary organisations who is involved in preparing applications for funding. The course will enable participants to: Understand funders’ criteria Ensure that their applications are clear and concise Prepare costings Demonstrate the benefits resulting from funding Course provided by Preston CVS CAVE LEADER LEVEL 2 TRAINING ============================ 23rd-24th March 2002 Weekend Registration with the NCA Training Administrator prior to the course is a prerequisite. Prior to attending a training course candidates should have undertaken a minimum of twelve caving trips. The course will cover all major aspects of the syllabus in both practical underground and theoretical sessions. Surface Navigation, weather, underground hazards, access and conservation, hypothermia and accident procedure, technical skills and party leadership, will be included. Training Provider Ingleborough Hall British Canoe Union River Skills Royal Yacht Association Sailing 22nd-24th March 2002 Moor Crag CAVE LEADER TRAINING 12 - 14 April Weekend Mountain Leader Award Training 19 April, 10 May and 7 June All three weekends must be attended Walking Group Leader Award Training 19 - 21, 26 - 28 April Both weekends must be attended BASIC FOOD HYGIENE 21 April Day SHOOTING COURSE Sunday 17th March Blackburn Courses provided by West Lancs Scouts BASIC DRUGS TRAINING 9 Mar Saturday This course is a basic course focused on drug use by young people and the effects. Also the role of youth services in supporting young people’s drug use MIDAS THEORY 14 Mar South Ribble Evening CHILD PROTECTION 16 March Preston, 23 March Chorley, 20 April Lancaster All courses take place on a Saturday These a one day courses focus on Lancashire County Council policies, procedures and practice YOUNG PEOPLE’S DRUG USE TRENDS AND PATTERNS =========================================== Friday 15 March Day Chorley This one day course aims to give those working with young people the opportunity to gain an awareness of current trends and patterns in young people’s drug use as identified through research. The information gained will assist those working with young people in the planning and delivery of effective and appropriate drug education programmes/projects which meets young people’s needs Training provided by Lancashire County Council Youth and Community Service ASTRONOMY - SPACE THE FINAL FRONTIER ==================================== Cosmology - the creation and fate of the universe Wednesday 13 March 2002 Students on this course will learn to recognize the brighter stars and constellations, and to identify planets. They will learn how to do enjoyable, rewarding and, if they wish, serious astronomy with a pair of binoculars. They will learn much about the stars, planets, galaxies and the universe and will have the opportunity to use the telescopes and planetarium at the nearby Alston Observatory DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE Wednesday 20 March 2002 ===================================================== Most of us have come across other people who make our way in life more difficult. This workshop will identify what is the difficult element of the transaction. It will help the participants to identify their part in the communication and look at ways of managing them more positively in the situation. It will look at ways of dealing with the discomfort and stress that is often invoked by these situations Courses provided by Alston Hall 13-Mar-02 Book Keeping for Beginners Blackburn Day 13-Mar-02 A Guide to Writing a Development Plan W Yorkshire ½ Day 17-Apr-02 Dealing with Conflict Blackburn Day These courses are provided by Council for Voluntary Service TWO DAY EMERGENCY FIRST AID 9 and 10 March Weekend Anderton The course is delivered by Health & Safety Executives approved trainers and successful completion of the course results in the Rescue & Emergency Care Certificate which is valid for 3 years. The course is suitable for the (HSE) appointed person and uses the Rescue & Emergency Care scheme which is a practical approach using modern teaching methods. Recognised training for MLTB, SPSA, BOF, RYA, BCU etc MOUNTAIN LEADER SUMMER TRAINING 13/14 April, 20/21 April and 11/12 May The course will run over 3 weekends. MOUNTAIN LEADER SUMMER ASSESSMENT 19 - 21 April and 10 - 12 May The course will run over 2 weekends. Accommodation is provided except on the expedition but food is not provided though there are kitchen facilities available. Candidates must be 18 and registered with the MLTB prior to the course. A First Aid Certificate must be held for the Assessment course Courses provided by Lancashire Outdoor Activities Initiative SINGLE PITCH AWARD 19-21 April Full Weekend BRITISH ORIENTEERING FEDERATION TEACHER-LEADER AWARD & INSTRUCTOR AWARD Saturday 16 March Teacher Leader Award Open to anyone with an interest in orienteering. This day counts as day one of the Instructor Training Award which is a two day course. Sunday 17 March The second day of the Instructors’ Training Award. Open to anyone who has attended any Teacher-Leader Award course MOUNTAIN LEADER AWARD SUMMER TRAINING OR ASSESSMENT 1 April Full Week NATIONAL NAVIGATION AWARD SCHEME BRONZE Saturday 13 April INTRODUCTORY DAYS If you are not sure whether the course would be suitable try one of these introductory days or a taster session. Caving Saturday 9 March, Rock Climbing and Abseiling 31 March or 7 April Sundays Multi Pitch Rock Climbing Saturday 30 March Kayak Canoe Thursday 4 April, Open Canoe 28 March or 9 April Thursdays Evenings MAP AND COMPASS FAMILIARISATION DAY Saturday 13 April RESCUE EMERGENCY CARE FIRST AID 12th - 14th April 2002 Lake District The course starts on Saturday morning but participants are expected to arrive Friday evening. Bring plenty of outdoor warm clothing & waterproofs. Although we will not be climbing, walking, canoeing etc, we will be dealing with “incidents” in the outdoors and weather could be inclement. Courses provided by Outdoor Activities Service EMERGENCY AID FOR APPOINTED PERSONS Wed 3rd April Accrington, Fri 5th April Preston or Blackpool, Tue 23rd April Nelson, Wed 24th April Morecambe These courses are ideal for smaller organisations , where a nominated person is required to take charge in the event of illness or accident. Fully qualified First Aiders in larger organisations can also benefit from additional support from Appointed Persons, Who should attend. Those who are nominated persons or who provide support to qualified First Aiders Courses provided by St John Ambulance BASIC FIRST AID Saturdays 16 and 23 March Preston Morning Both mornings must be attended Thur 21 March Preston, Thur 27 March Ormskirk, Thur 4 April Preston, Thur 24 April Burnley Suitable for organisations in a low risk environment or for an additional person who could assist your fully trained First Aider Training provided by British Red Cross MOUNTAIN BIKE LEVEL 1 TRAINING & ASSESSMENT 19 - 21 April 2002 Full Weekend N Yorkshire This award is designed for anyone interested in taking groups of mountain bikers out on single day trips in non-mountainous and non-technical terrain. Non-technical terrain includes roads, firetracks, forestry roads, cycle paths and other suitable ways where route selection is not required. Pre-requisites - interest in mountain bike leading, hold at least one year’s regular personal mountain bike riding experience, have experience of being in charge of groups in a formal capacity, though not necessarily mountain biking, be able to complete a mountain bike ride of at least 20 km in the venue’s local area over a period of 3 hours, attain Level 1 in the Personal Proficiency Test (one is available during the course), hold a valid and appropriate first aid certificate MOUNTAIN BIKE LEVEL 2 TRAINING 26 - 28 April 2002 Full Weekend Cumbria This award is designed for anyone interested in taking groups of mountain bikers out on single day trips in non-mountainous terrain including non-technical and technical riding. Technical terrain occurs where specific route selection takes place and includes riding such as single track. Pre-requisites - Interest in mountain bike leading, hold at least two years’ regular personal mountain bike riding experience, be able to complete a mountain bike ride of at least 20km in the venue’s local area over a period of 3 hours. Courses provided by OTC. For details of Support/special courses contact OTC on 0870 443 0246 General Information:- ===================== * HOW TO SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST You are receiving our newsletter because we have either received a subscription request for your email address--or because someone you know has forwarded it to you. 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