Contents 1. Lloyds TSB Foundations 2. Thought for the Day 3. A Snapshot of recent developments at LCVYS 4. The Giving Campaign 5. Change to First Aid requirements for MiDAS 6. Funderfinder 7. New Channel 4 Series 8. Surgery Information 9. Training Opportunity 10. Bridport Prize 2004 11. Free Computers 12. Volunteer Credit 13. Research 14. Smartstamp 15. CRB Fee Increases 16. Consultation 17. Whitbread Young Achievers 18. Congratulations to LACYP 19. Employment Opportunity 20. Leadership Trust Foundation 21. The Richard Langhorn Trust 22. Leslie Sell Charitable Trust 23. The Pilkington (Austen & Hope) Trust 24. London Law Trust 25. The Shepherd Street Trust 26. Harold and Alice Bridges Charity 27. Updated BT Community Connections Information 28. Children’s Fund Local Network 29. The Toy Trust 30. The Lee & Bakirgian Family Trust 31. The W M & B Lloyd Trust 32. Government Funding LLOYDS TSB FOUNDATIONS LCVYS is pleased to report that, as the result of a successful application to Lloyds TSB Foundations, a grant of £15,000, payable over one year, has been received to support salary and office costs. This will enable the Council to continue negotiations with other potential funders (see “A Snapshot of Recent Development at LCVYS” on page 2) to secure course subsidies for Leaders in Membership. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Board members and staff of Lloyds TSB Foundations for their generous support. We are confident this will enable the Council to continue the Leader Training Project which has benefited our members and the young people they serve so well over the past six years. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Better late than never A SNAPSHOT OF RECENT DEVELOPMENTS AT LCVYS Grant aid has been received from Lancashire County Council to support staff and office running costs. LCVYS has not closed down after all! A grant of £15,000 has been received from the Lloyds TSB Foundation to support additional salary costs to enable the administration of the Leader Training Project to continue. A further grant of £15,000 has been received from Lancashire County Council to subsidise Leader Training over 2004 – 5 in the Lancashire County Council area. Leaders in Blackburn and Blackpool should contact their local CVYS’s for details of how their training costs can be supported. Preston College has offered a franchise to LCVYS to help support accredited Leader Training. Lancashire County Council Adult and Continuation Education Service are considering supporting non-accredited Leader Training. Negotiations with Preston College and the Lancashire County Council Adult and Continuation Education Service are continuing. LCVYS is pleased to welcome Tracy Cowle (Lancashire Youth Association) to its ranks. Tracy has been seconded to support 10 groups of young people from Member Organisations involved in a Heritage Lottery Fund “Young Roots” project. A meeting for Member Organisation First Representatives has been organised by LCVYS to consider submitting a joint bid to the Home Office to develop volunteer recruitment in Lancashire. LCVYS has been offered an Outreach and Support contract for the Local Network of the Children's Fund in Lancashire. More details to follow. THE GIVING CAMPAIGN WEB POLL The Giving Campaign has introduced a web poll on their homepage at www.givingcampaign.org.uk please visit the site to vote on this month's poll question: Do you think the Government's new cash incentive for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises offering Payroll Giving to employees will increase the amount of money raised for charity through payroll donations? BUDGET UPDATE - PAYROLL GIVING Although, from April 2004, Payroll Giving donations will no longer benefit from the 10% Government top-up, a new cash incentive has been introduced for small and medium sized organisations that offer the scheme to staff. Currently, most large companies (FTSE 100 / FTSE 250) are already involved with Payroll Giving, but many of the smaller organisations have yet to take part. Therefore, the new cash incentive could be the spur that is needed to encourage smaller businesses to set up a payroll scheme that allows their employees to contribute to good causes tax-effectively, directly through their payroll. Further details of the incentive are yet to be announced, but you can read the Chancellor's Budget announcement at http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/ CHANGE TO THE FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS FOR MIDAS After lengthy discussions with various partner agencies the First Aid requirements for MiDAS drivers has changed. With immediate effect all MiDAS drivers will be required to hold a minimum 12 hour First Aid Certificate in order to drive minibuses/Youth and Community Service vehicles. There is one exception to this. Anyone who needs to maintain an outdoor education qualification will still need to hold the 16 hour First Aid Certificate as a minimum. FUNDERFINDER Funderfinder is a software programme that assists organisations to source trusts and grant giving organisations that may be able to support them. It is available at the LCVYS office to all member organisations during office hours. For more information contact the office on 01772 250001 or email lcvys@lcvys.org.uk Also available - free access to the internet, colour laser printer, mono duplex printer, photocopier and fundraising resources including software, manuals, cd roms etc. NEW CHANNEL FOUR SERIES In a major new series, Channel 4 is giving a group of young people the chance to turn their lives around and seize the most amazing opportunities and at the same time have the chance to change their lives forever. This New Channel 4 Series is a unique programme aimed at young people who may be unemployed, unmotivated or simply unsure about what to do next? The selected young people will receive guidance and support from the most talented people in the industry – carpenters and joiners, plumbers, electricians, plasterers, painters and decorators. Under the expert tuition of master craftsmen, they will receive six months training featuring college based practical lessons. Their knowledge and understanding of the building trade will be broadened by visits to inspirational projects, showcasing the best of Britain’s building industry. The trainees’ newfound skills will be put to the test by renovating an exclusive London apartment. ON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE, OUTSTANDING TRAINEES WILL HAVE THE CHANCE TO SECURE A PRESTIGIOUS CONSTRUCTION APPRENTICESHIP CHANNEL 4 NEEDS YOU FOR A NEW TV SERIES Are you ready for the biggest challenge of your life? CHANNEL 4 wants you to completely renovate an apartment from scratch … and we’re only giving you six months to do it! Never picked up a hammer? Don’t know your fuse box from your lunch box? If so, then we need you You could be unemployed, unmotivated or simply unsure about what to do next … but you MUST be aged 18 – 21 and be ready to give your all to turn an empty shell of an apartment into a swanky pad. The big names in the building industry will show you how it’s done IF YOU MAKE THE GRADE, YOU WILL HAVE THE CHANCE TO WIN AN APPRENTICESHIP, WHICH COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE. No experience or qualifications are necessary, just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.Interested? If you’re a young man or woman aged between 18 & 21 please contact Mark Tel: 020 7684 6107 Email: tv@ideallondon.com or apply online www.idealworldproductions.com SURGERY INFORMATION FOR PRESTON, WALTON LE DALE AND BAMBER BRIDGE Mark Hendrick MP If you need directions to the venues please telephone Justine Westwell on: 01772 883575 Saturday 1st May 11 am to 1 pm Disability Information Services Centre, 103 - 104 Church Street, Preston Saturday 15th May 11 am to 1 pm Preston Muslim Forum, 17 Holmrook Road (off Deepdale Road), Preston Saturday 29th May 11 am to 1 pm Gujarat Hindu Society, South Meadow Lane Community Centre, South Meadow Lane, Preston, next to St Stephen’s Primary School) TRAINING OPPORTUNITY We would like to offer 5 people the opportunity to take part in a European Commission training course in June. The provisional dates for the training are 23 - 27 and the location is Austria. We are awaiting confirmation from the Austrian National Agency but want to go ahead with recruitment in the mean time. The training course is for voluntary and professional youth workers who work directly with young people and are interested in setting up their first international exchange projects. The course is an intensive 5-day programme which focuses on a simulation of setting up an exchange i.e. finding a partner, doing a preparatory visit and completing the application form. The programme also includes workshops on intercultural learning and preparing for an exchange and an intercultural evening. The participant’s travel costs (airfare and local fares) will be reimbursed by Connect Youth International on receipt of a travel claim form. Insurance is the participant’s own responsibility and food and accommodation will be provided by the Romanian hosts. It is essential that the participants are: Working with young people Motivated to get involved with international work Prepared for an intensive programme Open to new intercultural experiences Feel that the course will be 100% beneficial to them and their organisation Once the participants have been selected, we would like to invite them to a preparation meeting in London – date to be arranged. Deadlines for applications to be returned to Connect Youth by 7th May. Further information can be obtained from Dave Shah at Connect Youth on 0207 389 4779 BRIDPORT PRIZE 2004 The Bridport Prize is an international creative writing competition for poetry and short stories, which this year has £10,000 in prizes. Poetry entries may be up to a maximum of 42 lines and short story entries should be no more than 5,000 words. The prizes in each category are first prize of £3,000, second prize of £1,000 and third prize of £500. there are also 10 supplementary prizes in each category. The long list of short stories will be read by London literary agents and the top five poems will be submitted to the Forward Prize. The entry fee is £6.00 per poem or story. The deadline is 30th June 2004. For more information contact the Bridport Prize, Bridport Arts Centre, South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NR. Tel: 01308 485064 or visit www.bridportprize.org.uk. FREE COMPUTERS Charities can apply online to receive free donated computers and IT equipment. This website allows organisations to browse through a database of donors, with contact details provided so they can liaise directly. www.donateapc.org.uk VOLUNTEER CREDIT Volunteer Credit - a new qualification for volunteers which may be appropriate for young volunteers and those needing more support has been created. The ASDAN Level 1 Certificate in Community Volunteering should be widely available next year. Email: info@asdan.co.uk or visit the website www.asdan.co.uk ALLIANCE AND LEICESTER The Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank has relaunched its charity service with an offer of a completely free current account. The bank’s Community Current Account includes a cheque book and users can make cash withdrawals and deposits at more than 16,000 Post Office ranches across the country. Transactions can also be carried out by post, telephone and internet. The revamped offer includes two other charity specific accounts. These are: Community Instant Reserve Account, which offers instant access and 3.6% gross interest Community 30 day Notice Account, with a minimum balance of £10,000, which pays 3.8% gross interest. Previously the bank only offered tiered interest rates that were less generous for charities with small balances. The bank says it will also negotiate “tailored packages” for charities with a turnover of more than £1m or £2m to deposit. Visit www.alliance-leicestercommercialbank.co.uk for more information. RESEARCH ACEVO has warned that the leadership skills vacuum in the voluntary sector is reaching crisis point. At a third sector leadership day hosted by The Work Foundation in March, research was released showing that the voluntary sector still spends only 1% of its turnover on training and development. This compares with 2.7% in the public and 3% in the private sectors. SMARTSTAMP Royal Mail's easy-to-use SmartStamp software not only saves you time, trouble and money but can also enhance your company's image, through the smart appearance of your mail. Enjoy the convenience of processing all your mail without even leaving your desk. You can stamp, address and pay for your mail with a few clicks of your mouse. As each transaction is accounted for, you can easily keep track of spending. You may print a logo or slogan next to the stamp for a professional look. The SmartStamp software is free, and is available to customers nationwide. Each business only needs to buy one copy of the software, which can then be installed on multiple computers. Customers then pay a monthly subscription of £4.99, or an annual subscription of £49.99 to use the SmartStamp service. For further information visit website: www.royalmail.com/smartstamp CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU FEE INCREASES From April 1st 2004 Enhanced Disclosures will increase from £29.00 to £33.00 and Standard from £24.00 to £28.00 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY East Liverpool Economic and Community Trust Limited 2 x Business Advisors £25,911 - £28,320 pay award pending 1 x Administrator £14,000 ELECT is a social enterprise based in the Eastern Link area of Liverpool; and provides a range of enterprise and employment programmes for local people. We have recently secured £155,000 from a partnership agreement with Liverpool City Council to deliver a social enterprise and micro business support service to clients of Social Services Day Service provision. We are therefore recruiting 2 experienced Business Advisors and 1 Administrator to join the current team. The closing date for each of the above posts is 7th May 2004 An Application Pack is available for any of the above posts by email or post. Contact Helen Cottrell Tel: 0151 230 0300 email:info@elect.org.uk East Liverpool Economic & Community Trust Ltd, Dovecot MAC, Back Dovecot Place, Liverpool L14 9BA CONSULTATION A consultation on how £200m earmarked for children and young people should be allocated is being launched this week. The cash will be the first fund from the newly merged lottery distributor, created from the New Opportunities Fund and the Community Fund, which will be named and officially launched in June. Of the £200m, £77 m will be ring fenced for the voluntary and community sector. The fund is consulting on its plans to deliver the Young People’s Fund in England. Views on all aspects of how to deliver the YPF are welcome. The overall policies and aims of the YPF have already been agreed by Parliament: they are set out in the policy directions which the New Opportunities Fund has received from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The policy directions in England require that the YPF should be tightly focused on projects designed to promote youth inclusion, specifically by providing facilities and activities - both after school and in holiday periods - for young people. In addition, the YPF should pay consideration to the outcomes in the Every Child Matters green paper: Being healthy: enjoying good physical and mental health and living a healthy lifestyle Staying safe: being protected from harm and neglect and growing up able to look after themselves Enjoying and achieving: getting the most out of life and developing the skills for adulthood Making positive contribution: to the community and to society and not engaging in anti-social or offending behaviour Economic well being: overcoming social economic disadvantages to achieve their full potential The Secretary of State has also given a steer that the YPF should fund a number of national strategic programmes which complement Government policy and which support the frame work for the YPF set out in the policy directions. There is a PDF document concerning the YPF consultation available on the NOF website www.nof.org.uk Type in Young People’s Fund Consultation in the quick search at the top of the page and click on Young People’s Fund Consultation. Alternatively visit www.nof.org.uk/default.aspx?tc=659&tct=18&fc=&fct=30 The consultation document sets out the proposed framework for the Young People’s Fund in England. The document sets out a series of questions for comment, however should you wish to, feel free to comment on areas where there is no specific question. Deadlines for responses is 14th May. WHITBREAD YOUNG ACHIEVERS in community, environment, sport and the arts In partnership with the Active Community Unit Do you know anyone between the ages of 16 and 25 who has made a real impact through volunteering in the community, environment, sport or the arts? If so, we want your nominations now. For more information or to nominate a Young Achiever, visit our website www.whitbreadyoungachievers.co.uk. Printed nomination forms can be obtained by calling 0800 904 7447. Close of nominations Friday 11th June 2004 CONGRATULATIONS LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION OF CLUBS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Congratulations to Lancashire Association of Clubs for Young People on receiving £61,933 from the Community Fund to support their work at the Ormside Mill Residential Centre. The funding will support the Centre over three years in employing a full-time Outdoor Education and Development Worker who will market the centre in order to maximise its usage, therefore increasing its income to help towards the long term sustainability of the centre. The Worker will also assist the youth groups to organise and plan their residential weekends and deliver outdoor activity education sessions to their members. The young people will learn about living together and gain skills in sharing, compromise and teamwork. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ORMSIDE MILL RESIDENTIAL CENTRE LTD Registered Charity No. 1078029 OUTDOOR EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT WORKER £ 16-18,000 (3 year contract) Opened in 1999 and owned by the Lancashire Association and The Manchester Federation of Clubs for Young People, Ormside Mill is a 16 bed self-catering Centre located in the Upper Eden Valley of Cumbria. A former Water Mill, it has undergone substantial refurbishment to provide excellent facilities for young people in the age range of 11-21 years. This position will be located at the Centre but will necessitate travel throughout Lancashire and Manchester. A van is provided. The successful person will build upon the previous employee’s work in developing and marketing the centre to new groups. S/he will also be responsible for managing the Centre and delivering outdoor sessions to young people and training to club leaders. S/he will hold National Governing Body Awards in at least two outdoor pursuits and have knowledge of environmental studies. S/he will need to be aged at least 21 years. For further information and application pack contact: The Company Secretary, Ormside Mill Residential Centre Ltd, 1 Meeting House Lane, Lancaster. LA1 1TQ Telephone: 01524 65106 Fax: 01524 383525 E-mail: lacyp@lacyp.org.uk www.ormsidemill.org.uk Closing date for applications: Thursday 22nd April 2004. Interview date: Thursday 29th April 2004 LEADERSHIP TRUST FOUNDATION A key area of the foundation's work is the Bursary Award Scheme, whereby it offers subsidised places for senior management from the voluntary sector to access the Leadership in Management training programme run at the Leadership Trust. Organisations who have been represented on the training programme include individuals from the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, MS Society, Raleigh International, Save the Children Fund UK and Sense International. Further details are available from Ms Sarah Sykes, The Leadership Trust Foundation, Weston Under Penyard, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7YH. Tel: 01989 767667, Fax: 01989 768133. Website: www.leadership.org.uk THE RICHARD LANGHORN TRUST Beneficial area UK and overseas. The trust makes grants towards sports charities for the benefit of children only, particularly in the areas of rugby, sailing, basketball and skiing. Grants can also be made to individuals. In 1997 the trust had an income of £150,000 and grants were made totalling £50,000. Grants included buying two yachts for the Meridian Trust and buying a chalet in Kielder for the Calvert Trust. Applications to the correspondent by e-mail, or in writing (e-mail is preferred). The Trustees, Harlequins Rugby Football Club, Stoop Memorial Ground, Langhorn Drive, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 7SX polly@rltrust.org LESLIE SELL CHARITABLE TRUST Beneficial area UK and worldwide. youth groups Established in 1969 by the late Leslie Baden Sell, the trust supports youth groups, mainly scouts and guides, but also community groups. Applications in writing to the correspondent. Applications should include clear details of the project or purpose for which funds are required, together with an estimate of total costs and total funds raised by the group or individual for the project. J Byrnes, Ground Floor Offices, 52/58 London Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1NG Tel 01727 843603 Fax 01727 843663 THE PILKINGTON (AUSTEN & HOPE) TRUST Annual priorities are: 2004: Children; Youth; Elderly; Medical. 2005: Music and the Arts; Overseas. Grants are not made to individuals or gap year work with charities. Deadlines: 1 June and 1 November. Contact Karen Frank, Administrator, PO Box 124, Stroud, GL6 7YY. LONDON LAW TRUST Beneficial area: UK.d personal development of children and young people The trust’s aims are to: prevent and cure illness and disability in children and young people, alleviate or reduce the causes or likelihood of illness and disability in children and young people, encourage and develop, in young people, the qualities of leadership and services to the community. Within these guidelines, the trust favours seedcorn grants, small research projects and new ventures. Grants generally range from £500 to £5,000 and are typically of about £2,500 each. Applications from individuals, including students, are ineligible. Applications in writing to the correspondent. The trustees employ a grant advisor whose job is to evaluate applications. Grant applicants are requested to supply detailed information in support of their applications. The grant advisor makes on-site visits to almost all applicants. The trustees meet twice a year to consider the grant advisor’s reports. Most grants are awarded in the autumn. Applications to G D Ogilvie, Secretary, Messrs Hunters, 9 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, London, WC2A 3QN THE SHEPHERD STREET TRUST Beneficial area within 50 miles of Preston, although there is a preference for Preston. Formerly the Shepherd Street Mission and Childrens’ Home, the trust now exists to benefit people under 21 who live within a 50-mile radius of Preston town centre. The trust’s objects are to provide specialist attention and medical equipment, to relieve hardship and distress, to provide educational training and to assist in the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure activities. Applications: The trust advertises in the local newspaper twice a year in May and November. The closing dates for applications are 30 June and 31 December; the meetings to consider grants are in the following September and March respectively. Grants can be made at other times where there is a ‘real need’. Applications to Mrs J Bate, Secretary, PO Box 642, Preston, PR2 6WX Tel 01772 734263 HAROLD AND ALICE BRIDGES CHARITY Projects funded, generally Lancashire and South Cumbria: capital expenditure to replace or improve facilities; not for profit facilities; aged/young people; village halls; play/sports grounds; and similar rural community projects, especially where there is associated voluntary effort. Grants £400-£5,000. Contact c/o Senior Calveley & Hardy, 8 Hastings Place, Lytham, Lancashire FY8 5NA; Tel 01253 733333. UPDATED INFORMATION BT COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS What is BT Community Connections? BT Community Connections is a nationwide award scheme, which connects community and voluntary groups to the internet. The scheme is targeted at community groups to whom internet access is vital and reflects the massive developments in internet technology; rapid growth in the number of people accessing the internet and developments in broadband technology. In the last two years of the scheme more than 3,400 winning groups have benefited enormously from internet access. An estimated 85,000 people have benefited directly and indirectly from the awards. The scheme has won a prestigious Business in the Community Awards for Excellence. In 2004/5 a further £1.3 million worth of internet-ready computers and IT equipment will be awarded to an additional 1,200 deserving groups across the UK. In addition, for the third year of the scheme, BT is pleased to be working with Microsoft® who is donating software including Microsoft Office as part of an enhanced winning package. Applying for an award Any group or individual that can show how an award will benefit its community or voluntary group can apply for a BT Community Connections award. Every recipient will receive a package worth approximately £1,300 including an NEC multi-media computer, Microsoft software and a contribution towards the cost of one year’s internet access. Successful applicants in the past include disability groups, inner city farms, youth groups and an on-line rural shopping centre. To find out more and to apply online or download an application form please visit www.btcommunityconnections.com click on applying and register. For a postal application post, your name, group name and address details to BT Community Connections, PO Box 4500, London, W1A 7LF or email a request to info@btcommunityconnections.com including the same details. What’s next? There are two rounds of the award scheme and applications should be submitted prior to the closing dates of either Thursday 27 May 2004 or Thursday 2 December 2004. Every application will be assessed and those short listed will then be presented to one of the 12 regional judging panels across the UK. You will be notified of the outcome of your application by e-mail or post. Winners lists will be published on the website after 9 July 2004 and 4 February 2005 respectively. Good luck with your application! All applications are subject to conditions and rules CHILDREN’S FUND LOCAL NETWORK This fund is currently being directly administered by the Community Foundation for Merseyside. As a result, previously circulated dates for deadlines and panel meetings no longer apply. Applications are still being invited however and applicants will be kept informed of progress. Funding is 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. 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. THE TOY TRUST Beneficial area: UK. This trust was registered in 1991 to centralise the giving of the British Toy and Hobby Association. Prior to this, the association raised money from the toy industry, which it pledged to one charity on an annual basis. It was felt that the fundraising activities of the association were probably more than matched by its individual members, and that the charitable giving of the toy industry to children’s charities was going unnoticed by the public. The trust still receives the majority of its income from fundraising activities, donating the proceeds to children’s charities and charitable projects benefiting children. Applications in writing to the correspondent: Ms Karen Baxter, British Toy & Hobby Association, 80 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EG THE LEE & BAKIRGIAN FAMILY TRUST Beneficial area: North west England. The trust was established in 1995 to support community organisations, community relations and youth groups, as well as universities, colleges and religious institutions to assist them to promote research and to further community projects generally. Support is particularly focused on youth and community activities within Cheshire and Lancashire. Applications in writing to the correspondent: J R Lee, 49 Langham Road, Bowdon, Cheshire WA14 3NS THE W M & B LLOYD TRUST Beneficial area: The old borough of Darwen in Lancashire. The trust is divided into four committees: emergency, education, social amenities and medical. Whilst most grants are made within Darwen, the trust will give grants to organisations based outside the old borough where it can be shown that there is a benefit for Darwen people (for example, Blackburn Royal Infirmary and Blackburn Hospice). The trust also administers two other funds: Peter Pan Fund which gives towards mental disability and T P Davies Fund which is concerned with poverty Trustees meet in March, June, July and December. Applications In writing to the Secretary. 10 Borough Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1PL GOVERNMENT FUNDING There is a new way to access information about Government Funding for the Voluntary and Community Sector and that is at website: www.governmentfunding.org.uk