Contents 1. LCVYS Forum 2. LCVYS Open Evenings 3. Though for the Day 4. Updates 5. Lolly Submissions 6. Meeting Rooms Available 7. Funderfinder 8. New NCVO Membership Scheme 9. Children’s Trusts 10. Living with Risk 11. 2006 Adult Learners’ Week Awards 12. New Campaigning Resource 13. Every Child Matters 14. Boys’ Brigade Open Day 15. Code of Fundraising Practice 16. National Lottery Day 17. Christmas Ice Rink Coming to Preston 18. Recruitment of Russell Commission Youth Advisory Board Gets Under Way 19. E-Learning Modules 20. Extended Schools 21. Delivering Public Services 22. Child Protection 23. Career Awareness Pack 2005 24. LCVYS Certificates of Achievement 25. Scouts go for Gold 26. Congratulations 27. Youth Offer Next Steps 28. Commission for Racial Equality 29. Beacon Council Scheme 30. Local Network Fund for Children and Young People 31. Gift Aid Rule Changes 32. Young People’s Fund 33. Rayne Foundation 34. Microsoft Community Learning Awards 2005 35. Allen Lane Foundation 36. Health Improvement Funding 37. Funding for Young People’s Training 38. Children, Young People and Families Grant Programme 39. Lankellychase Foundation 40. Faith Communities Capacity Building Fund 41. Hyndburn’s Community Safety Partnership LCVYS OPEN EVENINGS Wednesday 16 November 6 pm to 8 pm Thursday 15th December 5 pm to 7 pm LCVYS has been offering its members these open evenings in order to accommodate members who may be working during office hours. The open evenings are specifically to give our members a chance to: practise using the resources, utilise the funding desk, and the Funderfinder software, browse the InKindDirect catalogue, get general support and advice or just to find out what we do and how we may support your organisation, contact the LCVYS office for more information. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY A minute’s success pays the failure of years - Robert Browning UPDATES IAN YOUNG My name is Ian Young and I am the Deputy Director of NCH in the North West. I represent the voluntary and community sector on the Lancashire Children and Young Persons’ Strategic Partnership. The partnership is a statutory body and is taking forward the Every Child Matters agenda within the County as well as planning for the future shape of a Children’s Trust. As a senior manager of a voluntary organisation providing services within Lancashire I could hazard a guess as to what the priorities are for the sector’s relationships within the County. However, I feel that this is something I shouldn’t surmise but should actually know. Therefore, if you operate within the Lancashire voluntary and community sector and you have any matters that would concern the strategic partnership that you would like me to be aware of please feel free to email me at iany@nch.org.uk. In addition, I would welcome an invitation to any meetings that your organisation may hold to talk about the work of the partnership and my role within it and to learn from you what would be most helpful in representing your views. I look forward to hearing from you and to representing you in this capacity. Ian Young, Deputy Director Children’s Services NCH North West Items discussed at LANCASHIRE CYPSP on 12th September 2005 were: Partnership Matrix Vision for Services Risk Management Strategy Role of Sponsor Partnership Days Governance Children’s Services Planning Group Engagement of C&YP in Service Design and Delivery Local Area Agreement Youth Green Paper CONSULTATION Developing a vision and objectives for the relationship between Lancashire County Council and the Voluntary, Community and Faith Sectors (VCFS). We are seeking as many views as possible from colleagues, partners and other agencies on two draft visions and five objectives which will steer the development of Lancashire County Council’s relationship with the VCFS in Lancashire. We would be grateful for comments on the questionnaire. Responses can be made by individuals, teams or organisations. The Consultation period will run from 30th September to 31st December 2005. Responses will be collated and reported to a dissemination/visioning event in the New Year and subsequently reported to the County Council’s Cabinet for their decision on a vision and objectives. You may complete the consultation online by visiting www.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/consultation/indexxasp If you would like the questionnaire in another format or language, or you have any questions about the consultation, please contact Gill Milward on 01772 533381 APOLOGY In the September / October edition of the LOLLY newsletter, Trustee Mrs Audrey Forster’s name was spelt incorrectly. LCVYS would like to apologise for any misunderstanding this error may have caused. LOLLY SUBMISSIONS If you would like to submit an article for inclusion in the next edition of the LOLLY, the deadline is Friday 11th November. It’s simple to submit an article. Email the item (with a picture if possible) to val@lcvys.org.uk. We are also happy to accept articles by fax or post (contact details are on the front page of this newsletter). The LOLLY is circulated to over 1300 readers in either hard copy or by email. It’s also available on the LCVYS website: www.lcvys.org.uk Details of how to receive a copy of the electronic newsletter, free of charge are on the front page of this newsletter. Alternatively to receive a hard copy at a cost of £15.00 per annum email val@lcvys.org.uk or call 01772 250001. MEETING ROOMS AVAILABLE LCVYS has two meeting rooms available for use. Based in the centre of Preston on Guildhall Street, it is an ideal venue for groups, of up to 30 people (large room) or up to 8 (small room), wishing to meet in professional surroundings away from their normal venue. Drinks facilities are available. LCVYS also has a range of resources and office facilities available at a cost (free to LCVYS member organisations). The rooms are available during office hours, weekdays but may also be booked at weekends and evenings by prior appointment. Call 01772 250001 or email lcvys@lcvys.org.uk for rates and availability. 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. To arrange a convenient time contact the office on 01772 250001 alternatively email enquiries@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 NCVO MEMBERSHIP SCHEME NCVO has now launched a new membership scheme to reach out to smaller voluntary and community organisations. Community Membership is open to voluntary organisations with an income of less than £10,000 per year, free, but availability is limited. A valid email address will be needed as information and support will be delivered that way. Community Plus Membership for those with income below £50,000 is £38 plus VAT pa. For full details please see: www.ncvo-vol.org.uk CHILDREN’S TRUSTS The Department for Education and Skills has published advice for local authorities, other public sector agencies and voluntary and community organisations on effective arrangements for involving the voluntary and community sector in children's trusts. www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/?asset=document&id=24300 LIVING WITH RISK The Association of British Insurers has published a guide to risk management specifically for the voluntary and community sector. 'Living with Risk' can be downloaded in PDF format. Visit http://digbig.com/4ekgg 2006 ADULT LEARNERS’ WEEK AWARDS Deadline 13 Jan 2006 Plans for next year’s Adult Learners’ Week, 20 to 26 May 2006, are already underway. With the launch booked for 22 May at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre at Westminster and plans for Cultural Diversity Day growing. NIACE, the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, which is responsible for promoting adult learning, has announced that it is inviting nominations under the 2006 Adult Learners' Week Awards. Awards ranging from £200 - £1,500 are made to celebrate and recognise individual learners, groups of learners, families that learn together and projects that are innovative in attracting more and different learners. Award winners are presented with their awards during Adult Learners’ Week. Nomination forms are available to download, visit www.niace.org.uk/ALW/2006/Default.htm If you would like a hard copy, please email your request to alw@niace.org.uk or call 0116 2044 200 and ask for the Campaigns Team. The closing date for entries is 13th January 2006. NEW CAMPAIGNING RESOURCE CampaignON.com allows groups or individuals to set up their own website to promote small scale local campaigns on any issue. It's free and simple to use, and provides a practical means to communicate with supporters and to direct lobbying campaigns at political representatives, local councils, local newspapers or individual decision makers. To view existing campaigns and for more details visit www.campaignon.com EVERY CHILD MATTERS DATABASE A resources and practice database is available on the Every Child Matters website. The database will provide those involved in taking forward the ECM agenda with a library of emerging practice examples, tools, guidance and other information. The aim is to build a store of emerging practice and other resources that will support those delivering change for children at all levels, right across the children’s services. www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/?asset=News&id=28053 EVERY CHILD MATTERS: CHANGE FOR CHILDREN OUTCOMES FRAMEWORK A revised set of inspection criteria has been published for the five outcomes as part of the Every Child Matters: change for children programme. Amongst the new targets is that young people are encouraged to take part in and to initiate voluntary activities to support the community and environment. http://www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/news/?asset=News&id=30691 OPEN DAY The Boys’ Brigade North West District Training & Activity Centre We invite you to come along on Thursday 17th November 2005 between 11.00 am – 2.00 pm to view our Accommodation Blocks, Sports Hall, Conference Lounge, Canvas Campsite and all our other facilities. Refreshments will be available. R.S.V.P North West District Boys’ Brigade Open Day Carr Lane, Treales, Kirkham, PRESTON PR4 3SS Tel: 01772 685000 Fax: 01772 671257 E-mail: training-centre@bb-northwest.org.uk CODE OF FUNDRAISING PRACTICE The Institute of Fundraising is to develop a new Code of Fundraising Practice that will outline best practice guidance on accountability and transparency in fundraising and related communications within voluntary sector organisations. The Code is a key part of the Institute's contribution to the ImpACT Coalition, the new sector-wide campaign to increase trust and confidence in charities. The Institute says that the Code will be relevant to all fundraising organisations and is asking for charity fundraisers, lawyers and communication professionals to volunteer to join the working party to develop the Code. The new Code will cover: • How to communicate information about the purpose and benefits of fundraising to donors, funders, beneficiaries and the general public. • How to comply with relevant finance and reporting initiatives and regulations to enhance donor and public understanding • How to be transparent in fundraising and reporting materials about the investment organisations make in fundraising For more detail please visit www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk NATIONAL LOTTERY DAY Saturday 5 Nov 2005 Following the success of the National Lottery’s 10th anniversary celebrations last year, the Lottery Promotions Unit has announced that it is making National Lottery Day an annual event. This year the event will be held on Saturday 5 November and organisations which have received Lottery awards are being invited to participate by organising or contributing to an event. Suggested activities are music or drama performances, sporting activities, treasure hunts, cycle rides, competitions, film events, workshops, lectures or talks, galas and open days. The Lottery Promotions Unit will be producing a media toolkit to help organisations promote events and the events can be registered using an online form at www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk Alternatively, contact Shannon Gordon, National Lottery Promotions unit, 1 Plough Place, London EC4A 1DE; phone: 020 7211 1855; Email: events@lotterygoodcauses.org.uk CHRISTMAS ICE RINK ARRIVES IN PRESTON IN NOVEMBER Preston’s only ice rink returns to the Flag Market in November. The ice rink will open on Wed 23rd Nov until Wed 4th Jan on the Flag Market. The opening hours vary but will be as follows: 23rd Nov – 18th Dec Mon 10 am – 7 pm Tues 10 am – 7 pm Wed 10 am – 9 pm Disco nights Thurs 10 am – 9 pm Fri 10 am – 6 pm Sat 10 am – 6 pm Sun 11 am – 5 pm 19th Dec – 4th Jan Mon 10 am – 8 pm Tues 10 am – 8 pm Wed 10 am – 9 pm Disco nights Thurs 10 am – 9 pm Fri 10 am – 6 pm Xmas Eve 10 am – 5 pm Xmas Day CLOSED Boxing Day 10 am – 4 pm Tues 10 am – 6 pm Wed 10 am – 6 pm Thurs 10 am – 6 pm Fri 10 am – 6 pm NY Eve 10 am – 4 pm NY Day CLOSED Mon 10 am – 5 pm Tues 10 am – 5 pm Wed 10 am – 5 pm Prices: 40 minute sessions £4.50 adult £4.00 children Advanced booking £3.50 adult groups of over 10 £2.50 child groups of over 10 £2.00 child groups of over 20 To make an advanced booking contact Anne-Marie Flynn or Lisa Waddington on 01772 828267 or email pccmc@btconnect.com RECRUITMENT OF RUSSELL COMMISSION YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD GETS UNDERWAY On 3rd October, a new campaign was launched to find 20 outstanding young people (16-24) to join the new charity's Youth Advisory Board. Representing the views of young people across England, the new Youth Advisory Board will advise and support the Chief Executive, Chair and Main Board, helping to revolutionise youth volunteering. The 20 successful applicants will also have the opportunity to apply for four trustee positions on the Main Board, ensuring that young people have a key role in the governance of the new charity. To apply for a position on the Youth Advisory Board (and also the Main Trustee Board), young people should visit www.russellmission.com Closing date for applications is Thursday 27th October 2005. For more details about the campaign, contact Nick Tooley or Jill Fenton at Kikass on 020 7729 0092 or email team@kikass.tv E-LEARNING MODULES Partnership working e-learning modules ourpartnership.org.uk, the providers of best practice guidelines for Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) partnership working, have just launched 5 e-learning modules which can be accessed for free once you have registered on their website. The modules cover partnership working comprehensively and include a 'Structure and Strategy' module and a 'Risk Management' module. www.ourpartnership.org.uk EXTENDED SCHOOLS The Department for Education and Skills (DfES) has published research on extended schools, http://www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/news/?asset=News&id=30729 Two research documents have been published with examples of good practice in developing extended schools. http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/news/?id=868 DELIVERING PUBLIC SERVICES The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has recently published its views on public service delivery by the voluntary and community sector. Entitled 'The voluntary sector delivering public services: Transfer or transformation?' the publication contains two papers which review the political and practical impact. The publication can be purchased at www.jrf.org.uk/bookshop The PDF version can be downloaded free. CHILD PROTECTION The Social Care Institute for Excellence has published a guide on what can be learnt about protecting children by examining mistakes or ‘near misses' in child care services. http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/children.asp#r06 CAREER AWARENESS PACK 2005 The Career Awareness Pack has been updated for 2005. You may already be familiar with this product, but in case you are not, the pack has been written to enable adults without careers knowledge to support young people in their career preparation and in the implementation of a career plan. The pack does not seek to remove the need for specialist information, advice and guidance. Its purpose is to enable adults with whom a young person has a meaningful relationship to feel more comfortable in discussing careers related issues. The pack contains information, worksheets to use with young people and handouts to give to them. It also signposts you to additional sources of information. You can obtain copies of the pack in two ways: 1. You can download for free as many copies as you wish from the Connexions Lancashire website. You will be able to download the whole pack or selected chapters. You will also be advised of any future updates to the pack so that you can download and replace the appropriate sections. You will need a password to access to the pack, contact LCVYS or Connexions for details. 2. You can order hard copy/copies of the Pack. These will be charged for at cost, i.e. £22.00 each plus postage and packing. The latest version is divided into sections and is presented in a ring binder. You will also be given a password and we will advise you when sections have been updated so that you can download the appropriate ones to insert into your ring binders. Training - Connexions Lancashire can offer half day Career Awareness training courses for members of your organisation as follows: Option 1: Up to a maximum of 20 delegates can be trained in your organisation or at a venue provided by you, at a cost of £250 for the half day. Option 2: If you have a minimum number of 10 delegates, Connexions Lancashire can offer a half day course tailored to the needs of your organisation. Connexions Lancashire would make all venue etc. arrangements and the cost per delegate would be £30. Option 3: Connexions Lancashire will be arranging several half day sessions between November and March. If you have a small number of delegates they can be booked on to one of these events at a cost of £30 per person. You will be advised of the dates of these events separately in the near future. For further information contact Mary Braithwaite, Team Leader – Curriculum Development on 01772 642448 Email: mary.braithwaite@cx-lancs LCVYS CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT 2005 Edward McGurty - Lancashire Association of Clubs for Young People Edward has attended his youth club for over 7 years and has played a full-time role whilst being a member. At present Ed is working towards his Gold Award for Duke of Edinburgh's. As part of his award Ed has been volunteering at Mellor Youth Club where he works with the young members by organising sports activities and offering advice. Ed has also attended training weekends with LACYP (Junior Member Training) where he took part in workshops eg running sports sessions safely, raising disability awareness and leadership success – all of which can be used back in his club. Ed no doubt is a credit to his family, club and, more importantly, himself. Ed was awarded LACYP Member of the Year in recognition of his services to the young people of Mellor. Louise Mason - Preston Soccer Development Centre Louis works for a local community charity where she looks after the registration and documentation of over 500 youth football players. She works tirelessly to maintain this registration process which ensures the smooth running of the charity. Louise is not paid for this service / work which is conducted 2 nights per week and every Saturday, 48 weeks of the year. Pamela Moore - Lancashire Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs For her dedication and commitment as County Chairman over the last 18 months. She has been the driving force behind changes to the Organisation that will ensure its smooth running for many more years to come. Claire Haslam - Lancashire Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs For her hard work and dedication to her club. Halsall YFC has struggled recently and Claire’s hard work has now ensured its smooth running and encouraged members back to the club. Lara Green - Girlguiding Sefton Despite being totally blind Lara has been a member of Girlguiding since the age of 7 and has taken part in every event and activity with her peers. At the age of 14 she completed the Baden Powell Challenge – the highest award available to the guide section. She is now undertaking the Queens Guide Award which is demanding and requires great commitment. Lara is a popular member of her Ranger Group in Ormskirk and an inspiration to the other girls. She has also done extremely well in her A Level exams and is about to go on to study at Oxford University. Christopher Fletcher - Boys' Brigade - North West District Christopher has undertaken many tasks of service and leadership within our Organisation and as a Senior he is also a Leader in one of our Junior Groups. He has gained his 100 hours Millennium Volunteer Award and has easily qualified for his 200 hours. After gaining his Presidents Badge he is working towards his Queens Badge. As part of this he has become the volunteer gardener for the local branch of Galloway’s Society for the Blind. His service in this area has already met the requirement for the Queen’s Badge. William Galloway - Darwen School of Kung Fu William teaches at Teeside University. In this role he has not only arranged events but also helped charities raise funds and promoting safety within the student population at the university. Sports groups winning trophies receive public recognition. William may not have won a sports trophy but he has set an example to other young people that deserves just as much recognition as any sports champion. Sian-Marie Barlow - Darwen School of Kung Fu Sian is a valued and loyal member of our demonstration team which, over the past two years, has supported £200,000 of fundraising activities for local and national groups and charities. When her parents went on holiday recently she chose to stay with her Grandmother so as not to let the demonstration team down in scheduled displays. Sian is not only humble in her attitude but frequently puts others, less fortunate, before herself. Mr Neil Marshall - Lancashire Youth Association Neil is an outstanding example of youth participation. Neil is actively involved in the Burnley Youth Action Project as a core volunteer and passes on experience and knowledge to other young members. He is the youth representative on Burnley Action Partnership. In addition, Neil helps on Nelson and Accrington Youth Action Projects. Nazmeen Afzal - Lancashire Youth Association Nazmeen is an inspiration to the peer education group she is involved in. She has contributed to the project from the start and has supported her peers outstandingly. She has taken on extra responsibilities such as joining the Management Committee in order to support the projects development. She has also represented the project at a national Conference in London where her contributions to the presentation were amazing. Nazmeen is a committed and remarkable volunteer. Cadet Flight Sergeant Michael James Thomas - Air Training Corps Cadet Flight Sergeant Michael Thomas has been a member of 2376 (Bamber Bridge) Squadron for more than five years and has fully committed himself to not only developing his own skills but also as he has gained experience – sharing his expertise with others. He has enthusiastically participated in a wide spectrum of opportunities available to him, both in the UK and overseas. He has excelled as a pilot, particularly of gliders and actively supports our voluntary gliding squadron at Samlesbury aerodrome. Cadet Flight Sergeant Michael Thomas has fully committed himself to the ethos of the Air Training Corps, involving himself also in the wider community and excelled at what he has done, proving to be an excellent role model for our younger cadets. Cadet Sergeant Lisa Brown - Air Training Corps Cadet Sergeant Lisa Brown has been a member of 967 (British Aerospace Warton) Squadron for more than five years. She has maintained high standards in every respect of Corps activities and is well respected by her peers and subordinates. Cadet Sergeant Brown sets a good example to everyone in her Squadron. She has taken every opportunity to take part in a wide range of activities, both at home and overseas. Her particular forte is sport and she has represented the wing, regiment and corps in a variety of different sports. She has also completed her Community Sports Leader Award. Cadet Sergeant Brown is an enthusiastic and energetic young lady who is committed to helping the local community. She is an excellent role model for younger cadets. Congratulations to all the young people on their achievements. LCVYS would like to take this opportunity to thank every one for their help and support throughout the year. SCOUTS GO FOR GOLD October as each was presented with the Chief Scout's Gold award at a show-biz style awards bash at Ribby Hall Holiday Village in Wrea Green. The award is the highest a Scout (boys and girls aged 10 ½ to 14 years old) can achieve; each is the equivalent to a GCSE and Peter Duncan, the Chief Scout of the United Kingdom, signs each certificate. Between them, these remarkable individuals have accumulated a staggering 500 Scouting years experience and completed an amazing total of 1100 nights camping in both the UK and abroad. To earn the award, the Scouts have had to take on a whole host of challenges and new experiences, gaining qualifications in mountaineering, sailing, caving, flying and diving to name but a few. Those who have earned their award have also demonstrated that they have put back as much as they have taken by providing service and help to local rest homes, hospices and Cub and Beaver Scout Sections. Bill Roberts. Assistant County Commissioner for Scouts, across West Lancashire is understandably very proud of what the young people have achieved. He said "The awards night is an excellent way of honouring these youngsters who have worked incredibly hard to earn this top award. It is absolutely fantastic to see so many young people tackling these challenges with amazing drive and enthusiasm" CONGRATULATIONS The Foxton Centre The project will increase the Foxton Centre's outreach work among marginalized, vulnerable and socially excluded people who live, work or socialise in and around Preston City Centre. £282,756.00 Chorley and South Ribble Council For Voluntary Service The project will develop the existing support service for volunteers looking for placements or experience with a voluntary organisation. The project will provide advice, information and support for people seeking volunteering opportunities. In addition, training and information on volunteering issues will be provided to local organisations, and groups will have an opportunity to share good practice at a quarterly volunteering forum. £44,317.00 LCVYS would like to offer its congratulations to the above organisations as they have successfully received funding from the Big Lottery Fund. We wish them every success with their projects YOUTH OFFER NEXT STEPS A Major National Policy Conference Wednesday 2 November, Hilton Paddington, London As the consultation period on the Youth Matters Green Paper draws to a close the youth sector is firmly in the spotlight. At this pivotal moment for the sector the Youth Offer Next Steps conference has brought together the crucial people from Government, including Maria Eagle MP, Minister for Young People, and Ed Miliband MP, Chair of the APPG on Youth alongside other organisations for a one-off interactive conference. Youth Offer Next Steps will aim to help shape a future of coherent joined-up services for the youth sector with young people at the heart of the process. This conference will consider the crucial issues of Extended Schools and broader integration of young people's services, funding and investment, getting young people active and culture and creativity, whilst taking time to understand young people's own views on their future. Aimed at all those involved with young people, Youth Offer Next Steps will be a vital event, and a must for those with an interest in the future of young people's services. For more information visit www.4children.org.uk/events/shows/ref/79 Tel: 020 7522 6960 COMMISSION FOR RACIAL EQUALITY The Commission for Racial Equality has issued new guidelines for its grants with priorities including work on integration and inter-community conflict and resolution. Applications from projects working with young people will be particularly welcome. The closing date is 4 November. www.fundinginformation.org/MAIN/resources/gettingmoney/grants/creloca l0905.htm BEACON COUNCIL SCHEME The themes for round eight of the Beacon Council Scheme have been announced by Office of the Deputy Prime Ministers. Themes include healthy schools, increasing voluntary and community sector service delivery, and preventing and tackling anti-social behaviour. Applications will open in spring 2006. http://www.odpm.gov.uk/pns/displaypn.cgi?pn_id=2005_0181 LOCAL NETWORK FUND FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE Do you need between £250 and £7,000? Are you a small community group in East or West Lancashire? Can you organise projects or activities that directly benefit disadvantaged children or young people? If the answer to these questions is yes, then the Local Network Fund for Children and Young People may be able to help. For an application pack telephone 0845 113 0161 The Local Network Fund covers East and West Lancashire and targets children and young people aged 0 – 19 years who are recognised as facing disadvantage. The next deadlines for applications are: Wednesday 16 November 2005 or Tuesday 28 February 2006 This fund is currently being directly administered by the Community Foundation for Merseyside, with outreach and support provided by LCVYS. Funding is available to help improve children’s lives in Lancashire, through the Local Network Fund. The Local Network Fund has been set up by the Department of Education to help tackle child poverty. The 4 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 For help with any aspect of the application procedure please call the LCVYS office on 01772 250001 GIFT AID RULE CHANGES On 6 April 2006 the rules about gift aid on admissions will be changed. The scheme will be extended to cover not only conservation and heritage charities which are currently eligible, but also any charity which charges admission to the public for viewing property maintained for charitable purposes. The viewing may be of buildings, grounds or other land, plants, animals, works of art (but not performances), artefacts, and property of a scientific nature. However, the current rules under which the entire admission charge can be gift aided will be changed. Gift aid will be able to be used only if: • the right of admission applies to the donor, or the donor and one or more members of his or her family • the right of admission applies for a whole year, or if it is for a shorter period (eg a day or weekly admission) the donor makes a donation of at least 10% more than the public admission charge for that period. The usual gift aid rules requiring the donor to make a gift aid declaration apply. For further information please see: www.givingcampaign.org.uk New charity tax claim forms 3 new forms have now been introduced by HM Revenue and Customs for use in nominating those able to make tax reclaims e.g. Gift Aid, on behalf of charities. Charities (and Community Amateur Sports Clubs) can now nominate someone other than an official (form ChN1), including agencies (form ChN2) which can then authorise specific employees to sign charity claims (form ChN2a). For the full list of charity claim forms please see: www.hmrc.gov.uk/businesses/fgcat-charitiesandstampduty.shtml YOUNG PEOPLE’S FUND Grants to Organisations Projects should be for young people aged 11- 18. We can also fund projects specifically aimed at disadvantaged young people up to the age of 25 who find the transition to independent adult life difficult. Grants are between £5,000 and £150,000 over a 3 year period. We expect projects to help disadvantaged young people to come together with other young people to enjoy and benefit from activities, and / or create a better understanding of disadvantage among young people. It is also important that young people are safe from harm, so we need to know about what systems and procedures you have to make sure they are safe. £40 million is available to fund voluntary and community organisations, (partnerships between voluntary and statutory organisations may also apply). We will be funding projects that can achieve two or more of the Young People's Fund outcomes. They are: • 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 skills for adulthood • Making a positive contribution: to the community and to society and not offending and behaving anti-socially • Economic well being: overcoming socio-economic disadvantages to achieve their full potential in life. Grants to Individuals The 'Grants to Individuals' strand will fund young people's ideas for projects that will make a difference in their community. Grants of between £250 and £5,000 will be allocated to help individuals and small groups of young people run a project in their area. We want to ensure that a wide range of young people aged between 11 and 25 apply for money to transform their ideas into projects. The projects should help young people to contribute to their community or help them to set up small businesses that also improve the economic prosperity of their communities. It is essential that young people are involved in planning and carrying out projects, particularly if they involve disadvantaged young people. The programme opened in September and the 1st grants are expected to be made in November 2005. Visit: www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/programmes/ypf/index.htm for more details of both grants to organisations and grants to individuals RAYNE FOUNDATION The Rayne Foundation is a grant-making trust that awards grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 to UK registered charities whose work helps society's most vulnerable or disadvantaged individuals, especially children, young people and the elderly. The foundation supports all types of art and culture, but their current areas of interest in the arts sector are: building projects for performance/display/conservation facilities; specialist arts education organisations or the education departments of general arts organisations, which help children and young people with the transition between the different levels of formal education. Visit www.raynefoundation.org.uk MICROSOFT COMMUNITY LEARNING AWARDS 2005 The aim of the Awards is to support groups and charities across the UK who are tackling digital exclusion by providing opportunities for disadvantaged young people and adults to learn about IT through community-based technology and learning centres. The awards will distribute 30 prizes of £2,500 to community groups across the UK. This is your opportunity to tell them about the IT training you provide and how a grant from Microsoft could enhance the real difference you are making in your community. For more information and an application form please visit www.microsoft.com/uk/community/community/support/grants.aspx ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION Deadline - December for February 2006 consideration. The foundation makes grants to small voluntary organisations for start-up funding of smaller projects, equipment, training for staff and volunteers, small evaluations or one-off projects. It is interested in unusual, imaginative or innovative projects and organisations whose work is regarded as ‘unpopular’. One-off grants range from £500 to £15,000; grants repeated for more than one year vary from about £500 up to £5,000 for a maximum of three years. The foundation is interested in arts activities where the primary purpose is therapeutic or social. The foundation will not fund larger organisations. For further information contact: Heather Swailes, Executive Secretary, Allen Lane Foundation, 90 The Mount, York, YO24 1AR. Tel: 01904 613 223 Email: info@allenlane.org.uk Website: www.allenlane.org.uk HEALTH IMPROVEMENT FUNDING Chorley and South Ribble Primary Care Trust is now inviting applications for the newly launched Health Improvement Small Grants Funding. Small Grants are offered to schemes on a one off basis to promote health improvement and is suitable for a wide range of projects. For example: • the purchase of equipment • production of information leaflets • awareness raising event. This year’s priorities are: • Reducing Health Inequalities • Mental Health • Long Term Conditions The maximum allocation of funding for Small Grants is £1,000. Applications may be submitted by voluntary, community, faith and not for profit private sector organisations. Statutory sector organisations cannot be funded through Health Improvement Funding. For and information pack and application form contact: Rosie Green or Marina Johnson, Chorley & South Ribble PCT, Jubilee House, Lancashire Business Park, Centurion Way, Leyland, PR26 6TR Tel: 01772 644487/63 Fax: 01772 227022 Email: rosemary.green@chorley-pct.nhs.uk Completed applications must be received by 28th October 2005. Applications received after this date will not be considered. FUNDING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE’S TRAINING To access this funding your group must be signed up with the Accreditation Network in their own right or be a member of an umbrella organisation, eg LCVYS, Lancashire Association of Clubs for Young People, Lancashire Youth Association, the money is available to develop and/or record the accredited outcomes of young people aged 13 to 19 living in the Lancashire County Council area. A small amount of funding is available now for the current financial year and can be applied for to cover the costs of you enhancing what you are already doing by accrediting young people’s achievements. Funding is available for: 1. *Young People to access subsidised places on LCVYS training courses leading to an accredited outcome 2. Leader training – necessary training for leaders to be able to deliver accredited out comes – e.g. BCU awards etc 3. Young People’s accreditation – to support the delivery of work leading to accredited outcomes – e.g. the additional cost of a residential to offer accreditation, award booklets etc 4. Data collection e.g. umbrella organisation licences, administration of data collection where numbers are large and the data is from different sources i.e. Girlguiding, Scouts, LACYP etc For information please visit the website: www.lancsycs.org/accreditation For an application form contact: Tracy Cowle, Training & Development Manager, LYA, 10 Fishergate Hill, Preston PR1 8JB T: 01772 208597 F: 01772 251334 E: tracyc@lya.org.uk *If any young person, residing in the Lancashire County Council area (not Blackburn w Darwen or Blackpool), aged 13 to 19, wishes to apply for funding contact the LCVYS office on 01772 250001. CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES GRANT PROGRAMME Deadline - 11 Nov 2005 This national grant programme will fund voluntary organisations to do work of national significance that supports the outcomes of the Every Child Matters: Change for Children programme. The grant programme was created to help the DfES make its funding to voluntary organisations more strategic and to make it easier for organisations to apply for funding for work that improves outcomes for children, young people and families. It aims to contribute to increasing stability in the voluntary and community sector by offering longer term funding. The programme is open to charities, or non-profit-making organisations set up and run on similar lines to a charity. Total Fund Value: £20,000,000 Grant value average: £50,000 For full information please visit http://digbig.com/4eqyw For all enquiries please contact: Children, Young People and Families Grant Programme Team Children, Young People and Families Directorate Department for Education and Skills 2nd Floor, Sanctuary Buildings Great Smith Street London SW1P 3BT Email: cypfgrant.programme@dfes.gsi.gov.uk LANKELLYCHASE FOUNDATION The Lankelly and Chase Charities have merged into the LankellyChase Foundation. They have issued new guidelines for applicants that will run for the next four years. The foundation intends to concentrate on smaller charities, many of which will only have a local or regional remit. Preference will be given to projects working with those in greatest financial, physical or mental need. The foundation welcomes applications from black and minority ethnic groups and from charities working with refugees and asylum seekers and also looks favourably on work in rural areas. Revenue and capital projects will be considered with a limit on the latter of £20,000. The foundation has an arts programme which wishes to encourage access to the arts, in particular amongst those who have been least able to participate, such as those in rural areas or with special needs. Applications may be submitted at any time and must be made by post, general enquiries may be made by phone. For more information contact: The LankellyChase Foundation, 2 The Court, High Street, Harwell, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0EY. Tel: 01235 820 044 Email Barbara.garlick@btconnect.com Website: www.lankellychase.org.uk FAITH COMMUNITIES CAPACITY BUILDING FUND Applications are invited to apply for small grants (up to £5,000) or large grants (over £5,000) which are available between January 2006 to March 2007. The fund has 2 key priorities: Capacity building Inter faith activity Who can apply? Faith based groups/organisations, Inter faith groups/organisations, Multicultural community centres and Voluntary and Community organisations carrying out inter faith activities or working with faith communities, Partnerships between several faith or inter faith groups/organisations in an area Closing date for applications is 2 December 2005. Visit www.cdf.org.uk Tel: 01223 400341 Email: fundingadmin@cdf.org.uk HYNDBURN’S COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP Hyndburn’s Community Safety Partnership is offering local communities a unique opportunity to apply for funding for small community safety initiatives that work towards creating a safer community in the priority areas of Barnfield, Central, Church and Springhill. The Community Safety Partnership there, invite Expressions of Interest from local residents and community groups to apply for funding for Revenue Expenditure only, which must be spent by 31 March 2006. All applications for funding will be scored against specific criteria that contribute toward improving the quality of life for local residents and meeting the Community Safety Partnership’s’ floor targets. For information and application forms contact the Community Safety Team on 01254 604677 Email: communitysafety@hyndburnbc.gov.uk DISCLAIMER While LCVYS and its Members use their best efforts in collecting and preparing the information published herein, LCVYS hereby disclaims any liability for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions resulted from negligence or other causes. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, LCVYS does not in any way vouch for the information supplied by Members about their organisations, or for the quality of their youth work. LCVYS reserves the right to edit. Please notify us about any perceived errors or omissions.