Hi all, Welcome to the June edition of our Lolly Newsletter. Worthy of special note is our New Style Forum which takes place on Wednesday evening the 25th June at English Martyr's Church on Garstang Road in Preston 7pm for a 7.30pm start. LCVYS has run many forums in the past and the format has continually changed to match the need of its members but this one will be the first of a new style. Please try to attend to have your say & let us know what you want for the future. Is Wednesday evening the right time to run one? What venues should we use? What sort of content do you want? This one has a specific aim putting all our issues on the table and hopefully resolving some with the sort of people that will be there on the night. We're also splashing out and providing free refreshments to those who let us know in advance that they are coming. Please e-mail, phone or fax the office to confirm your place. See you there......... Contents ======== Community Fund Surgeries Hyndburn District Explorer Scouts Mini Bus What Now? Mark Hendrick MP Surgery Information Film Festival Resources RSA Young Leaders Award Equal Pay for Young People Smile Centres Unity Centre Philip Lawrence Awards 2003 Orienteering at Bowley CAF Charity Guaranteed Reserve What is PIP? Commonwealth Youth Exchange Visits BBC Appeals CSV Make a Difference Day Red Cross Web Site Working Holidays Scouting 2007 Blackburn with Darwen Neighbourhood Renewal Community Chest Futurebuilders Children's Fund Local Network Arts Council - Grants for the arts Better Play Youth Music - Partnership Programmes Community Fund Surgeries ======================== Thinking of making an application to the Community Fund? One way of helping your application is to make an appointment to attend a surgery run by the Community Fund who will really grill you about your ideas and your application to ensure it really fits their criteria and stands the best possible chance of success. We've a number of available slots on a surgery being held on the 15th July at Galloway's in Penwortham (Preston). To book a place, ring Lisa Blanchard at the Community Fund on 01925 626800. You should already have read and be well aware of the contents of the "Before You Apply" book. LCVYS can help with your application and have copies of the above book if you need to borrow them. Hyndburn District Explorer Scouts Mini Bus ========================================== Hyndburn District Explorer Scouts have a mini bus, 12 seater, fully seatbelted available for your function, outings, camps etc Make a suitable donation towards the upkeep of the bus and drive away. Drivers can be provided by arrangement, Insurance driver conditions apply. Security deposit normally required. For more information, speak to Dave on 07970 745010 What Now? ========= LCVYS has acquired copies of the new 2003 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 years). The publication is free but postage will have to be charged if you would like any copies posted to your organisation. Alternatively they can be collected from the: LCVYS office in Preston between 9.00 am - 5 pm, Monday to Friday or give us a call for further information. MARK HENDRICK MP SURGERY INFORMATION FOR PRESTON, WALTON LE DALE AND BAMBER BRIDGE 14th June 11 am - 1 pm Preston Muslim Forum, 17 Holmrook Road, Preston 28th June 11 am - 1 pm Gujaret Hindu Society, South Meadow Lane Community Centre, South Meadow Lane, Preston 12th July 11 am - 1 pm Jamea Mosque, Clarendon Street, Avenham 13th September 11 am - 1 pm PETRA Office, 1 Thompson Street, Fishwick, Preston 27th September 11 am - 1 pm Eldon Primary School, Eldon Street, Ashton, Preston Contact Justine Westwell on 01772 883575 for more details and directions Film Festival ============= Young film makers under 21 can send in six-minute submissions on any subject for the Co-operative Group’s annual film festival. It will be held on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 October at the National Museum of Photography, Film and TV in Bradford. The deadline for submissions is Monday 30 June. Visit www.film-makers.co-op.co.uk for details. Resources ========= For a long time, LCVYS has been able to support its members by loaning out certain resources that many organisations simply cannot afford to buy themselves. Through the Transforming Youth Work Development Fund in association with Lancashire County Council Youth & Community Service and Connexions Lancashire, we have been able to purchase some additional equipment. Available from LCVYS to the member organisations, are: Microsoft Office 97 Professional Training Videos and CD ROMs, Portable Over-head Projector with slides (at cost if required), Portable Copier, Laptop and Digital Camera, Thermal Binder, Tractor Action (A Safety Training Guide, A Step by Step Safety Guide, A Video), A Wall Chart, Flip Chart Board, Laminator, and within the office a scanner and CD Writer, DVD writer, a colour laser printer, (XGA) Powerful (3500 ANSI Lumens) Projector, this is suitable for using for large audiences and on large screens. It is a 3M MP8775i Multimedia Projector, fastfold 6’ x 8’ screen with front and rear projection cloths (it folds to fit in the boot of a car). A laptop, a Sony VAIO GRX516MD, a Sony Digital Camcorder DCR-TRV16, a Sony Cybershot Digital Camera DSC-P7, access to an interactive whiteboard and a smaller Sony CX5 XGA projector, and a small portable PA. This is really professional kit and is quite capable of showing a DVD or PowerPoint presentation or video to an audience of up to 1000 people. We can provide the technical know how to enable you to operate this kit professionally and a short familiarisation session would be well advised by appointment. Contact Pete on 01772 250001 for further details. STOP PRESS: New additions—Another laptop & a combined TV/Video Player unit RSA Young Leaders Award ======================= The British Youth Council and the Royal Society of Arts have teamed up to launch an award scheme to recognise young people’s contribution to their community. Open to 18 - 25 year olds, the RSA Young Leaders Award Scheme will look for 25 young people who have made an impact and shown innovation within a non profit making area. They will be given opportunities to encourage them to contribute further to public life as young leaders of the future. In September, winners will be awarded a three year fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts. This will give them access to facilities including the library and the fellow only area of its web site. Young people will also be able to participate in more than 40 lectures on subjects covering arts, new media, design, economics, politics and science. Winners will also gain a place on a British Youth Council’s table training programme that prepares young people with skills for civic life. They will also get training in public speaking. Both organisations are inviting nominations for the 25 places at their web sites. www.theRSA.org/youngfellows www.byc.org.uk Equal Pay for Young People ========================== Young people aged 16 and 17 could soon receive the same minimum wage entitlements as adults, according to the Low Pay Commission. The Government has given the Commission the green light to look into the feasibility of introducing minimum wages for under 18s, a right the TUC union body has campaigned for. The wages advisory body would work with government departments to look at the relationship between the minimum wage, education and training and financial support. National minimum wage rates for 18 to 21 year olds will rise from £3.50 to £3.80 in October. Adult rates will increase from £4.20 to £4.50. The Government has provisionally accepted recommendations that both rates should be increased to £4.10 and £4.85 respectively in October 2004. www.lowpay.gov.uk Smile Centres ============= Lancashire County Library Service is launching a brand new opportunity for young people with specific needs within libraries throughout the county. The Smile Centres will provide multi media facilities for the young people and their families. They include a wide range of materials including Makaton, Braille, tactile and sensory books. The young people can also use special Smile computers and try interactive learning games. Each special computer has a modified mouse and Supernova text enlarger and speech software is available to make them really fun for the young people to use. Young people can join Smile learning clubs and work towards certificates of achievement. It is even possible to surf with a Smile by logging onto the new Smile web site at: www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries/services/smile The Smile Centres are the result of a successful £198.000 bid by Lancashire County Council to the Department of Culture, Media and Sports’ Wolfson Foundation—the largest successful bid by any single authority. CC Niki Penney, Cabinet Member for Libraries, said: “These wonderful centres will not only help the young people to develop their potential, they will also provide information, support and networking opportunities for parents, carers and teachers. Smile Centres are a tremendous asset for young people with learning disabilities and once again prove that local libraries are at the heart of their communities.” For information about Smile, contact Alison Thies on 01772 264051 or visit the web site: www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries/services/smile Unity Centre ============ The Unity Centre is accredited by the Guidance Accredited Board. This means that it provides quality information, advice and assists individuals to move into employment, training and education. Need Help? CV Preparation Interview Skills Job Search Techniques Training Opportunities Career Advice Application Forms and Cover Letters Psychometric Testing Volunteer Initiative The service is free to anyone who is Unemployed Returning to Work, Education or Training Working under 16 hours On a temporary contract of 3 months Asylum seekers/new arrivals Ethnic minorities Contact Shazana Hussian Unity Centre 5 - 6 Shepherd Street Preston Email: shussain@prestonrec.org.uk Tel: 01772 825665 Philip Lawrence Awards 2003 =========================== RECOGNISING OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN GOOD CITIZENSHIP BY YOUNG PEOPLE The search is on now for the Philip Lawrence Awards winners of 2003. Is your group working to change things for the better? Are you inspiring young people to make a difference to their lives? Then we want to know about you and your project. Or do you know a group of young people who have acted as positive ontributors to their community? Have you worked with young people who have taken the initiative to improve their lives and those of others? If so, don’t delay in nominating them. The Philip Lawrence Awards recognise outstanding achievements in good citizenship by young people aged 11 to 20. We’re looking for groups that are making a real contribution to communities and the lives of others. The Awards have three key themes: Combating lawlessness and violence Promoting community safety Promoting racial harmony The Awards focus on exceptionally praiseworthy activities rather than on the individual concerned and, in particular, on triumph over adversity. We seek achievements which result from sustained and sustainable effort by young people working together, on activities largely or entirely initiated by the young people themselves. Winning groups will receive cash awards of up to £1000 to invest in sustaining or developing the Award winning activity. They also receive a specially designed memento and certificate plus the right to use the Philip Lawrence Awards emblem. The Philip Lawrence Awards were set up in memory of Philip Lawrence, the inspirational head teacher of a secondary school in London. He was murdered outside the gates of his school in December 1995 whilst going to the aid of a pupil. Nominations are now open. The closing date for this year’s awards is Friday 19th September. For information The Philip Lawrence Awards, Kids’ Clubs Network, Bellerive House, 3 Muirfield Crescent, London E14 9SZ Tel: 020 7512 2100 Email: philiplawrenceawards@kidsclubs.org.uk There is also a form you can type directly into at: www.kidsclubs.org.uk/philiplawrenceawards Orienteering at Bowley ====================== Colour Coded Orienteering Courses are now available at Bowley Camp Site and Activity Centre, Dean Lane, Great Harwood. Six courses using fixed marker controls and professionally produced orienteering maps have been created. The courses are at three grades (as specified by the British Orienteering Federation). White - Very easy and fairly short. Mostly used by 6 - 10 year olds and family groups Yellow - Easy and about 1.5 km. Mostly used by 10 - 12 year olds and others with little or no experience Orange - Moderately easy, with some route choice and about 2.5 km. Mostley used by 12 - 14 year olds and up to adult beginners. There is also provision with maps for introducing and developing the basic skills of orienteering including star and loop exercises. Booking - Packs of laminated maps with full details, for which there is a small hire charge, may be booked through camp site reception. Tel: 01254 884551 CAF Charity Guaranteed Reserve ============================== A new savings account for charities is being launched today which will encompass the security of a bank deposit account, with an attractive income and also the growth potential of the stock market. The CAF Charity Guaranteed Reserve is the first account of its kind aimed exclusively at the non-profit sector. Designed by CAF (Charities Aid Foundation) in partnership with Bristol & West, the Reserve offers charitable organisations in Britain the potential for higher returns while providing security of capital. The Reserve is divided into two components. Half of the capital is placed into a high interest income account, receiving a fixed rate of 5% monthly (5.12% AER), while the remainder of the capital is deposited into a growth account linked to the performance of selected world stock markets. There is a limited window available for investment. From 1 June to 31 July this year, charities will be able to make deposits into the Reserve. The minimum deposit is £5,000 and the maximum is £10 million. Although the CAF Charity Guaranteed Reserve is designed for a fixed, six year period, access is available for charities wanting their money back before that time. The CAF Charity Guaranteed Reserve has been developed to offer charities the potential upside without the downside risks: "Working with Bristol & West, we have created this product in response to the capital losses suffered by charities over the last couple of years. Most charities still want to benefit from the upside potential of the equity markets, but have little appetite to risk further losses. With half of the funds deposited earning an interest rate guaranteed for six years, charities will benefit from the certainty of a known monthly income. On the other half of funds deposited charities will receive interest at maturity equivalent to 70% of the value of any rise in international stock markets. This is in the knowledge that should stock markets fall, capital will still be returned in full at maturity. They believe the CAF Charity Guaranteed Reserve is a 'win, win' product for the charitable sector given today's markets. "The CAF Charity Guaranteed Reserve is designed especially for charities and any deposit placed will receive the same legal protection as provided by any UK authorised banking institution operating bank accounts. For those charities wanting to know more, call 0870 2643296 or visit www.CAFonline.org/css/ What is PIP? ============ The PIP Project is a local voluntary organisation that provides support to families of children and young adults with special needs. PIP work throughout Blackpool, Preston, Fylde and Wyre with children and young adults with special needs aged 2 - 19 years of age. (At present, support in the Preston area is for pre-school children only). PIP provides support to enable children to attend pre-school playgroups, private nurseries, after school clubs, leisure activities such as Scouts/Brownies and much more. Volunteers are supported by a good team of Project Workers and receive training. Home visits ensure that the volunteer, child and family feel confident and happy at all times. PIP is all about inclusion and all children are encouraged to participate fully in all activities and always feel part of the group. Volunteers support the staff to provide ‘an extra pair of hands’ if needed and are not there to provide one to one support. Would you like to volunteer? Do you have or know a child with special needs who would like to go to nursery or after school club? Please contact Liz Cole on 01253 899883 for further details 153a Blackpool Old Road, Poulton le Fylde, FY6 7RS pip.bfw@ic24.net Commonwealth Youth Exchange Visits ================================== Are you planning a Commonwealth Youth Exchange between April 2004 and March 2005? The Commonwealth Youth Exchange Council is the national agency for the promotion and grant aiding of youth exchange visits between 15 - 25 year old Britons and their contemporaries in Commonwealth countries, especially those in Africa, Asia or the Caribbean. The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of nations which now has a membership of 54 countries. Last year UK groups had exchanges with 25 of them and over 1,000 young people participated in exchanges supported by CYEC. A Commonwealth youth exchange gives young people the opportunity to get up and go global. To get involved in a world where for some people there is no local take-away, where 'popping to the shop' can mean a five mile trek, or a shower a dip in the river. Part of the challenge of a Commonwealth youth exchange may involve building a school, learning a traditional dance or working on a health project. Every exchange will have its own theme and activities; themes range from sustainable development, young people's health issues, citizenship, through to arts and culture. As importantly it’s about meeting other young people of the same age and understanding that beneath the obvious differences there's a lot in common. But all this is just the tip of an iceberg of achievement. It takes two years to complete exchange goals - time well spent in learning new skills, growing in self awareness and confidence and in becoming part of a team of young people who aim to make a difference at home and overseas. Young people participate in Commonwealth youth exchanges via their local organisations - their youth club, community or youth organisation or school. It is hard work but it’s also fun and rewarding! The key features of Commonwealth Youth Exchange are: An inter-cultural experience for local groups of 16 - 25 year olds; A 2 year plus programme of personal and group development; A highly participatory process with young people planning, undertaking and reviewing their learning; A two way activity - groups visit and host overseas partners; Thematic - young people share ideas and explore issues of mutual interest to them and their communities; Active and involved - working together with overseas partners on projects and activities in both communities; Self-help fundraising; Having fun and making new friends CYEC helps by: Providing information and advice; Helping to establish new links; Making grants for two-way visits; Producing publications highlighting good practice; Training courses and seminars for youth leaders and young people; Holding youth forums and events; Developing new services and special projects. If your youth group is planning a Commonwealth youth exchange visit during the next financial year and you want to apply for financial assistance from CYEC The final date to request an application pack for funding in 2003 is the 18th July 2003. The deadline dates for submitting your applications: Wednesday 24th September 2003; Wednesday 29th October 2003. You can apply for a grant to help subsidise your group’s overseas travel from the UK or to help with hosting an overseas group in the UK. It is essential to apply on time because CYEC has normally committed its entire budget by Christmas. For an application and information pack, please send an SAE with two 1st class stamps to: CYEC, 7 Lion Yard, Tremadoc Road, London SW4 7NQ Tel: 020 7498 6151 Fax: 020 7622 4365 Email: mail@cyec.demon.co.uk Website: www.cyec.org.uk BBC Appeals =========== The BBC is inviting applications for its broadcast appeals from national charities. The BBC's UK wide broadcast appeals are made weekly on BBC Radio 4 and monthly on BBC Television's Lifeline. Applications are taken from established organisations who are doing work that is either of national scope or significance or international scope or significance. The organisation should be registered with the Charity Commission, or give evidence of recognition of charitable status with another appropriate body, e.g. the Registrar of Friendly Societies or the Inland Revenue. In normal circumstances, no organisation may apply for an appeal more than once in three years or two years if their previous application was unsuccessful. A committee of external advisors assesses applications and the process takes six to nine months from the application to the broadcast appeal. For an application pack please call 020 7765 4595 or access www.bbc.co.uk/info/bbc.co.uk/info/bbc/app_index.shtml Closing dates for applications over the coming year are Monday 11 August and Monday 8 December. Local charities working in a single discrete area are advised to contact the Appeals Office to apply to their local radio station. CSV Make a Difference Day ========================= SATURDAY 25TH OCTOBER 2003 Make a Difference Day challenges young people to develop fun and rewarding volunteering activities. The campaign, organised by CSV and sponsored by Barclays, focuses media attention on volunteering and encourages everybody across the UK to try out volunteering for just one day. It’s an opportunity for young people to act on what’s important to them and make a real impact. Taking part is a chance to develop skills and interests and make new friends, as well as have some fun. Young people make a vital contribution to the day, over 14,000 took part across the UK in 2002. Successful activities ranged from learning sign language and working with young deaf people to raise awareness and painting murals to brighten up school or community centre walls, to organising a football tournament amongst schools in a disadvantaged area. For youth projects, it is a way to attract new volunteers and raise their profile in the local community. Any project that gives people the chance to improve their community can be registered as an activity. Projects can use an event that they are already organising and tap into the publicity the day attracts. Ideally the activity should be worked on prior to, or reach completion on Make a Difference Day, Saturday 25th October. Every activity organiser receives a free action pack full of everything needed to organise a successful event as well as a certificate of achievement. Details of the activity will be posted on the Make a Difference Day web site. For more information please call 0800 284533 or visit www.csv.org.uk/madd Red Cross Web Site ================== The British Red Cross has launched a web site for youth workers at www.redcross.org.uk/education Along with information about how the Red Cross works, it has a section on youth activities and how it encourages youth volunteering and involvement. Working Holidays ================ Cheap working holidays in the UK are on offer from the National Trust for young people aged 17 and above. With prices ranging from £29 for a weekend to £55 for a week inclusive, activities include setting up a rock festival, goat herding or environmental conservation work. Find out more at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/volunteering It's your turn! The National Trust was founded by volunteers in 1895. From the beginning volunteers have shared our work of safeguarding and presenting houses, gardens, countryside and coastline. Each year 40,000 people from all walks of life get involved. Now it’s your turn! Why should you volunteer for the Trust? The National Trust is a charity. It relies on gifts of time and money from its supporters. Volunteers are not paid for the work they do, but give their time freely because they wish to discover, to help, or just to enjoy. Without volunteers to help us, our vital work could not be done. Choose from a variety of tasks There are literally hundreds of ways to help – from practical countryside conservation, to interacting with the public and behind the scenes professional, technical and administrative support. If you have even a little time to spare you can still help. It's not just about helping the Trust - it's about you too Trust properties clearly benefit from volunteers - but the benefits are not all one way. Although there is no payment for volunteering work, there are other rewards. You can explore Trust properties while acquiring and applying skills and knowledge. You’ll meet all kinds of people, join in social activities, get to do something rewarding, enjoy new challenges, and have loads of fun. As a volunteer, you provide an important link between our properties, visitors and your local community. A route to employment If you are looking to work within conservation or heritage, volunteering offers the opportunity of hands on experience and on the job training. Volunteering is good for your CV too! Scouting 2007 ============= In 2007, Scouting celebrates its 100th anniversary with a series of global, national and local events including the 21st World Jamboree to be hosted in the UK. The event will involve more world countries than even the Olympic Games. A new website has been launched www.scouting2007.org. that will run for the next five years providing regularly updated news and information. In addition to the Jamboree, Scouting centenary celebrations in 2007 will include activities on Brownsea Island, a Sunrise Ceremony around the world on the morning of 1st August and local camps and events in the UK. 1st August 2007, marked the first day of Robert Baden-Powell’s experimental camp on Brownsea Island in the UK for 22 boys from a variety of backgrounds, which led to the formation of the Scout Movement. Today, Scouting is a million times bigger than when it started, with over 28 million members in 216 countries and territories around the world. Since Scouting was founded in 1907, over half a billion young people in virtually all countries and cultures have enjoyed Scouting activities and pledged to live by the Scout Promise and Law. For more information about Scouting 2007 log onto www.scouting2007.org Blackburn with Darwen Neighbourhood Renewal Community Chest =========================================================== The closing dates for the next two rounds of the Neighbourhood Renewal Community Chest and Community Learning Chest, which provides grants from £500 - £5,000 to groups in Blackburn with Darwen will be: Round 5 10th October 2003, 1 pm Round 6 13th February 2004 1 pm Application packs are available on request from Blackburn with Darwen Council for Voluntary Service. These packs will be admissible in both rounds, so don’t panic if you miss a closing date. To receive a pack, contact Graham Aspin at CVS on 01254 583957 or 01254 660186. For advice and information, contact John Beck on 01254 660186, to make an appointment. John will also be holding regular surgeries at Community Centres around the Borough. Futurebuilders ============== futurebuilders is a £125 million investment fund to help voluntary and community organisations engage more, and more effectively in the delivery of public services. futurebuilders has three objectives: to overcome obstacles to efficient voluntary and community sector service delivery; to modernise service delivery organisations for the long term; and to increase both the scale and scope of voluntary and community sector service delivery. futurebuilders could pay for physical assets (for example, a new building or ICT system); intangible assets (for example, knowledge); or development funding (for example, training staff to use a new computer system). Chapter 4 and Annex D of the consultation document set out the practicalities of what futurebuilders could 'buy' and explains the types of finance the fund could provide. The focus of futurebuilders is closely linked to the government's commitment to deliver world class public services. futurebuilders will be directed to voluntary and community organisations, or partnerships of organisations, directly involved in delivering key public services in: Health and social care; Crime and social cohesion; Education and learning; Support for children and young people. futurebuilders is for: existing service delivery organisations that want to do more; organisations new to service delivery; existing and new service providers that want to deliver services in a different way. The primary focus is on services, not the type of voluntary and community organisation delivering them. The Treasury has published a consultation document and questionnaire on the £125m futurebuilders fund. The consultation period closes on 21 July 2003. The document is available on the Treasury website at: www.hm-treasury.gov.uk (under ‘Consultations and Legislation). Hard copies are available from the Public Enquiry Unit, HM Treasury, 1 Horse Guards Road, London SW1A 2HQ Tel: 020 7270 4558 Children's Fund Local Network ============================= Deadline Friday 15th August 2003 - Meeting date Monday 1st September 2003 Deadline Friday 14th November 2003 - Meeting date Monday 1st December 2003 Deadline Friday 13th February 2004 - Meeting date Monday 1st March 2004 Do you work with children or young people ? Funding is now available to help improve children’s lives in Lancashire, through the Children’s Fund Local Network. The Children’s Fund Local Network has been set up by the Department of Education to help tackle child poverty. It will provide grants for small community projects working with 0 - 19 year olds. The four main themes are: Aspirations and experiences Economic disadvantage Isolation and access Children’s voices The priorities of the Fund are: First time applications, Disadvantaged wards, Minority ethnic groups Do you need between £250 and £7,000? Are you a small community group in the Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen or Blackpool areas? Can you organise projects or activities that directly benefit disadvantaged children or young people? If the answer to these questions is yes, then the Children’s Fund Local Network may be able to help. For an application pack telephone 0845 113 0161. Arts Council - Grants for the arts ================================== Applying for grants will now be much simpler with a new streamlined application process called ‘Grants for the Arts’. Over 100 separate application schemes have been replaced with just 5 Grants for the Arts for individuals, organisations, national touring, capital and stabilisation. Individuals can apply for a grant for arts related activities which might include: Projects and events; Commissions and productions; Research and development; Capital items (such as equipment); Professional development and training, including travel grants; bursaries; fellowships; residencies and touring. Arts organisations and other people who use the arts as part of their work can apply for grants for the activities above plus: activities for people to take part in, education activities, marketing, audience development and organisational development to improve the long term stability of arts organisations. Arts Council England can also support work of all kinds and scales to tour in England, and tours to Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales can also be considered. Grants can help cover costs associated with time limited, not for profit tours. Applicants must be based in the UK. National Touring grants normally range from £5,000 up to £200,000 and are available for both individuals and organisations. Individual grants range from £200 to £30,000, while organisation grants range from £200 to £100,000. You can apply for all grants to cover activities lasting up to three years. For more information about Grants for the Arts or for an application pack call the new National Enquiry Line on 0845 300 6100 or go to Arts Council England’s website at www.artscouncil.org.uk Better Play =========== Better Play is a partnership between Barnardo’s and the Children’s Play Council funded by the New Opportunities Fund with money from National Lottery ‘good causes’ funding. The overall objectives of Better Play: to produce opportunities for children to play safely within their neighbourhood; to offer opportunities for community members to take part in providing good play opportunities for their children; to enhance the health and safety of children in disadvantaged neighbourhoods; to address the play needs of particularly disadvantaged groups; to share and disseminate the experience within the programme and externally. To date £7 million has been awarded to 130 projects across England. In the final round (2003) a further £2.8 million will be awarded to promote inclusive play services for children from 5 to 16 years. In the final round of funding the emphasis will be inclusive play. In particular, Better Play will fund: mainstream play services working towards becoming inclusive of disabled children; play services primarily for disabled children working towards becoming inclusive of all children. Please call the Better Play office on 020 8498 7589 to discuss your proposal. A member of the Better Play team will advise you on whether your proposal is suitable for the Better Play programme and how to develop your bid. Once you have discussed your bid you can phone the call centre to get hold of an application pack. The closing date will be 5pm Thursday 31st July 2003 and no late applications will be accepted. Projects will be notified of the outcome of their application by November 2003 and funding will be released from January 2004 onwards and must be spent by March 31st 2005. They welcome applications that can demonstrate how you are progressing towards inclusion. In order to become an inclusive play service you may need funding for one or more of the following: inclusive play opportunities and activities staffing staff training resources & equipment support & development outreach and promotion access – for example, travel, opening times, activities, physical access. It must be demonstrated that your inclusive play project has clear aims and objectives. ‘Side by Side Guidelines for inclusive play’ when considering issues around inclusive play is available from Kidsactive at www.kidsactive.org.uk There is not an average amount of grant as such - your project’s budget should be based on what you think your project will actually cost. Better Play is funding largely revenue projects. However, they acknowledge that in order to develop inclusive play services organisations may incur some capital expenditure. The maximum grant will be £35,000. Up to £7,000 is available for capital expenditure – the capital expenditure must be a part of an overall revenue project. They particularly welcome applications from voluntary organisations and community groups. In the final round of funding (2003) projects will be supported for one year. Website: www.barnardos.org.uk/whatwedo/community/betterplay Youth Music - Partnership Programmes ==================================== The Strategic Action, Research and Development programme is a new funding initiative running alongside and complementing the open programmes - Music Maker, First Steps, Singing Challenge and Plug into Music. The objective is to help and support organisations that are well placed to create new working relationships with other music education sectors and to develop and extend their activities so that young people who do not have access to the music making opportunities of their choice can be encouraged and supported. The focus for the work will be in the following key areas: Diversity - Giving a specfic profile and encouragement to Asian music making in a British context Transition from primary to secondary school - Encouraging and motivating children who find it difficult to maintain their music-making in the move from primary to secondary school. Disability - Reaching severely disabled children and young people who have a strong desire to participate in high quality music making. Youth and community services - Providing opportunities for youth services to deliver high quality music making activities and facilitating youth workers to interact with music leaders. Youth justice system - Supporting music based strategies for children and young people at risk of offending. New 'open' ensembles - Encouraging the foundation of open access bands where a child or young person, no matter what their level of skill, can join in high quality music making. Youth Music welcomes proposals for Partnership Programmes from all sectors of musical education. If your organisation is well placed to address the issues within Partnership Programmes, please see further details on the Youth Music website www.youthmusic.org.uk or call 020 7902 1060. Youth Music also has four programmes open for application in the period 2002-2004. Grants are available of between £1,000 and £20,000 for Not for profit organisations to work with children and young people over a period of 3 to 18 months. The programmes are: - Music Maker - Supporting music making in any style or genre for 5-18s, or up to 25 year olds with special needs First Steps - Supporting the development of 0-5 year olds through music, with training for parents and carers Singing Challenge - Exciting ways of encouraging singing for 5-18s Plug into Music - Music technology for 5-18s All organisations that receive Youth Music support must include a trainee or a peer mentoring programme and will be encouraged to take part in the continuing professional development network (Youth Music Makers' Network) that has been established with Sound Sense, the Community Music Development Agency. All programmes must also develop work that is 'new and additional' to the work that they currently deliver. You can download guidelines, application forms and Hot Tips for all four of the Open Programmes from the Youth Music website. If you have any problems and need assistance please phone 08450 560 560 or Email: info@youthmusic.org.uk Website: www.youthmusic.org.uk 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. 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PLEASE NOTE While we would encourage you to circulate details of articles and courses in the LOLLY within your own publications, we would appreciate it if you would acknowledge that these opportunities have been provided by LCVYS and encourage members to contact us direct. That's it for this issue, all the best from your friends at LCVYS and have a great month! Lancashire Council for Voluntary Youth Services Ltd. First Floor, Guildhall House, Guildhall Street PRESTON, Lancashire, PR1 3NU Tel: +44 (0)1772 250001