NCVS e-bulletin - Thursday 4 April 2024

The Nottingham Community and Voluntary Service (NCVS) e-bulletin will be back in a fortnight. The deadline for contributions and comments is Monday 15 April 2024. Email communications@nottinghamcvs.co.uk

Did you know we keep an archive of past NCVS e-bulletins? View the archive here.

NCVS is looking for new Trustees. We have a great team, but we are always looking to add to our knowledge and skills base. It is an exciting time for NCVS as we build new relationships with public sector partners, vital for the growth and development of the voluntary sector.

You will be asked to meet six times per year and potentially other times to get involved in specific projects with the staff team. From May 2024 on, we will meet on the last Wednesday of every other month from 4pm to 6pm.

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please email Jules Sebelin at juless@nottinghamcvs.co.uk to arrange an appointment.

In our last e-bulletin we let you know about the launch of the East Midlands Combined Authority (EMCCA). As part of this, the first ever election for a mayor for the East Midlands is being held and people are encouraged to vote on Thursday 2 May 2024.

The mayor will have new powers and resources to begin a long-term process of growing the region’s economy by investing in skills that lead to better jobs, transport that works better across the region, housing where it’s needed, and an economy equipped to deal with net zero.

Its small team will have specific responsibilities – housing, skills, transport and the environment – and the transfer of powers means it will be doing work previously carried out by government. It will collaborate with councils and will not duplicate what they do or provide services that are best delivered locally.

You need to be on the electoral register by 11.59pm on Tuesday 16 April to vote. Register to vote here.

We are recruiting for three new roles.

Social Enterprise Development Coordinator
We are recruiting a Social Enterprise Development Coordinator to help deliver the
Thriving Nottingham: Growing the Local Social Economy Programme in partnership
with Nottingham Trent University (NTU) VCSE Data and Insights Observatory. This
exciting new programme is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

• Hours: Part time, 28 hours per week (12 month fixed term contract).
• Salary: £26,945 to £29,945 per annum pro rata (£21,556 to £23,956 actual salary).
• Closing date: Monday 8 April 2024, 12 noon.

Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator
We are recruiting a Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator to
help deliver a support and engagement programme in partnership with Gedling
Borough Council. This exciting new programme is funded by the UK Shared
Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

• Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (Fixed Term for 12 months with possible extension subject to funding).
• Salary: £26,945 to £29,945 per annum.
• Closing date: Monday 15 April 2024, 12 noon.

Practice Development Unit (PDU) Events Coordinator
We are looking for an individual who can support the development and growth of the Practice Development Unit (PDU) so its learning offer can engage with and reach a broad cross-sector audience, in close collaboration with voluntary and statutory sector partners. NCVS has hosted the PDU in partnership since 2017, originally with Opportunity Nottingham and since 2022 with Nottingham Changing Futures.

• Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (Initially for 12 months with a possible extension dependent on funding).
• Salary: £26,945 to £29,945 per annum.
• Closing date: Monday 15 April 2024, 12 noon.

Following our announcement for training in March on Building Resilience in Ethnically Diverse Communities, we are happy to announce confirmation of a further two training sessions.

This training is fully funded for Nottingham organisations. Our priority audience is paid members of staff, trustees, and volunteers from Nottingham VCSE sector organisations, particularly those that serve ethnically diverse communities.

Wednesday 17 April 2024 at Broadway Cinema, Broad Street, NG1 3AL. The session is repeated so please choose either the morning or afternoon session.

• Morning session - 9.30am to 12.30pm - register here
• Afternoon session - 1pm to 4pm - register here

If you have any questions about this training or have a booking query, please call 0115 934 8400 or email ncvs@nottinghamcvs.co.uk.

Base 51 has moved out of Castle Gate into new premises at Peachey Street, Nottingham NG1 4DY.

They are currently setting up the new youth centre and services will reopen fully on Monday 8 April 2024.

The deadline for applications is Monday 20 May 2024

Grants of up to £5,000 are available for organisations working within the areas of education, children and young people, health, or the elderly to be used to cover project and core costs.

The funder does not make grants to individuals or large national charities or fund activities that are the responsibility of the local health authority or similar.

The grant will be managed by the Nottinghamshire Community Foundation; you can apply for this grant through their website here.

The deadline for applications is Thursday 30 May 2024, 5pm

Lloyds Bank Foundation has opened its Racial Equity Fund for applications. Unrestricted funds of £75,000 over three years (£25,000 per year) will be available for charitable organisations that are led by and work with people experiencing economic inequity because of their race or ethnicity. The Foundation is especially eager to receive applications from small, local, and specialist organisations.

Lloyds Bank Foundation will be hosting a webinar for people to learn more about the funding process and ask any questions on Wednesday 24 April, 10.30am to 12 noon. Register for the webinar here.

The Foundation offer all documents in alternative formats, with an additional fund of up to £500 of accessibility support to help with an application. This could include a scribe, BSL interpreter, or some other form of assistance. For more information, contact the team at enquiries@lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk or 0370 411 12223.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 31 July 2024 (please note, applications are not accepted via email)

Grants of up to £10,000 (the average amount is £4,000) are available for registered charities only that support children and young people facing disadvantage in reaching their potential.

Preference will be given to projects piloting new approaches where the outcomes will be disseminated to a wider audience, particularly where the grant would cover a significant element of the cost, and to those from smaller charities.

Application forms must be no more than three sides of A4. Completed applications should be sent to Ironmongers' Hall, Shaftesbury Place, London, EC2Y 8AA. For any queries, please email charities@ironmongers.org. Please note that applications are not accepted by email. The application form can be found here.

We're regularly updating the funding news on our website, so click the button below and find the fund for you!

Green social prescribing is a way of connecting people to nature-based activities and green groups, projects and schemes in their local community for support with health and wellbeing. Often this will be through a referral from a Link Worker based at a GP practice or another primary care professional.

Our scheme in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, called GreenSpace, was one of seven government Green Social Prescribing Test and Learn sites.

While the National Test and Learn may have ended, NCVS continues to embed green social prescribing into health systems to make nature-based/outdoor activities an intervention of choice to support people to improve and maintain their mental and physical health and wellbeing.

The latest GreenSpace bulletin is available to read.

You can view it in your web browser now. If you would like to receive future issues directly to your inbox, please email greenspace@nottinghamcvs.co.uk with a request to be added to the mailing list.

If you wish to share any events or stories happening in your organisation, or relating to green social prescribing or nature-based activities, please get in touch with the GreenSpace team. The deadline for submissions for the next bulletin is Monday 22 April 2024.

Open every Tuesday to Sunday, 12 noon to 4pm until Sunday 1 September 2024
University Park, Lakeside Arts, NG7 2RD

The exhibition showcases two new research collections documenting the battles fought by second-wave feminists in Nottingham.

Curated by the University of Nottingham’s Manuscripts and Special Collections, archive materials gathered by the Nottingham Feminist Archive Group include personal memories, zines, photographs, posters, papers, campaign badges and T-shirts.

There will be the opportunity to register to attend specialised talks, which come with a small fee, and gallery tours, which are free. 

Thursday 11 April 12024, 10am to 3pm
Bulwell Market Place, NG6 8HD

Bulwell and Top Valley Primary Care Network (PCN) are hosting an open day for the public to get involved and meet with local health and wellbeing professionals to promote a healthy lifestyle for their communities.

If you are a health and wellbeing service and would like a stall you can book one through this form (stalls are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis).

More event listings on our website

Head over to the dedicated 'External Events and Training' page on our website to view more events and training opportunities from Nottingham's Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector.

If you would like to submit an event to feature on this page, please fill in our online event submission form. Events will be approved for publication on the NCVS website at our discretion, taking into account our aims and mission.

Our full Training and Development programme is available to view on our website. All courses take place online via Zoom.

We have new sessions and new dates for 2024/2025. Book now.

Thursday 11 April 2024, 10.30am to 1pm

This online training will give you a basic understanding of the roles and responsibilities in safeguarding adults and how to respond to concerns.

Cost: £25 per participant

Wednesday 24 April 2024, 10.30am to 1pm

This online training will give you a basic understanding of the roles and responsibilities in safeguarding children and young people and how to respond to concerns.

Cost: £25 per participant

Tuesday 28 May 2024, 10.30am to 1pm

This online training will give you a basic understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Designated Safeguarding Lead Person for an organisation working with vulnerable children and young people.

Cost: £25 per participant

Tuesday 14 May 2024, 6pm to 7.15pm

This online training explains your safeguarding responsibilities as a trustee for an organisation working with vulnerable adults or children and young people.

Cost: £15 per participant

Wednesday 17 April 2024, 10am to 12 noon

This online training covers the basic information that all trustees should know.

Cost: £20 per participant

Wednesday 15 May and Wednesday 22 May 2024, 10,30am to 12.30pm

This online training, delivered across two (two-hour) sessions, will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become the meeting chairperson you want to be. Your booking will automatically register you for both sessions on 15 and 22 May 2024.

Cost: £40 per participant

Tuesday 21 May 2024, 10am to 12.30pm

This online training will give you the opportunity to practice your skills and receive supportive and constructive feedback, helping you to develop your ability to write successful funding applications further.
Cost: £20 per participant

Wednesday 19 June, 10.30am to 12.30pm

This online training takes you through the basics of being a Fire Warden/Fire Marshal and will prepare you to carry out this very important role.

Cost: £20 per participant

Tuesday 4 June 2024, 6pm to 8pm

Learn the basics of taking effective minutes in this online training – and make note taking easy.

Cost: £20 per participant

Tuesday 11 June 2024, 10.30am to 12.30pm

This online training will teach you the basics of health and safety, and explain the process of carrying out a risk assessment in your organisation.

Cost: £20 per participant

Tuesday 4 June 2024, 10am to 11.30am

Learn our top tips for writing funding applications for your organisation or community group in this online training.

Cost: £10 per participant

Tuesday 9 April 2024, 6pm to 8pm

This online training will refresh your knowledge as a trustee, update you on current issues, improve your personal skill set and help you develop your role for the benefit of your organisation.

Cost: £20 per participant

Tuesday 23 July 2024, 10am to 11am

Identify barriers to volunteering and develop ideas to minimise and remove them during this training, to ensure your organisation isn’t missing out on great volunteers.

Cost: £10 per participant

Thursday 23 May 2024, 10am to 12 noon

This online training, previously called “How to be a Better Leader of Volunteers”, takes you beyond the basics of managing and supporting volunteers and will explore some of the real-life issues that you’re facing as a Leader of Volunteers.

Cost: £20 per participant

Wednesday 12 June 2024, 10am to 12 noon

This online training takes you beyond the basics of managing and supporting volunteers and will challenge you to consider the difference that volunteers make to your organisation.

Cost: £20 per participant

Tuesday 23 April 2024, 10am to 12 noon

In any group of volunteers, there’ll be occasional disagreements, personality clashes and conflicts. Although these are hopefully rare events, this updated, online training will prepare you for when they occur.

Cost: £20 per participant

Tuesday 2 July 2024, 10am to 11am

Start your journey into the exciting and rewarding world of volunteer leadership with this online training that explores the volunteer journey from start to finish.

Cost: £10 per participant

Thursday 9 May 2024, 10am to 12 noon

Although the law has little to say about volunteers and volunteering, what it does say is important. This online training will help you develop an understanding of some of the legal requirements that relate to your volunteering programme.

Cost: £20 per participant

Wednesday 10 April 2024, 10am to 11am

Are your volunteer opportunities struggling to attract people, or people with the right interests and skills for your organisation? This online training will teach you how to enhance your volunteer role descriptions and make them stand out.

Cost: £10 per participant

The Practice Development Unit (PDU) aims to promote and facilitate collaborative learning and the sharing of good practice among professionals and volunteers from all sectors, in Nottingham and neighbouring areas, who work with people experiencing severe and multiple disadvantage (SMD). This is understood as a combination of mental ill-health, substance misuse, homelessness, offending and domestic abuse, among other issues.

Contact our PDU Team if you need more information: pdu@nottinghamcvs.co.uk

Join our free online hub www.pdunottingham.org

Follow us on Twitter @NottinghamCVS #PDUNottingham.

Thursday 18 April 2024, 10am to 12 noon

An online forum for professionals, volunteers and people with lived experience to consider ways for services to more effectively meet the needs of their neurodiverse clients. While not considered a core tenet of severe multiple disadvantage (SMD), a significant percentage of beneficiaries supported across the Changing Futures programme are neurodivergent.

The theme for this session is 'Navigating Vulnerability: Understanding the Increased Risks for Neurodivergent Individuals'.

Wednesday 24 April 2024, 10am to 12 noon

An online forum for professionals, volunteers and people with lived experience who are passionate or curious about co-production, to come together to learn and share expertise.

The theme for this session is 'Remuneration, Reward, Recognition'.

Fully funded and free to attend training for people in Nottingham looking to develop their understanding of mental health, mental ill health and mental wellbeing, there are multiple dates between April and September. 

• Tuesday 22 April 2024, 12.30pm to 4.30pm - register here.
  
  
• Wednesday 24 April 2024, 12.30pm to 4.30pm - register here.
  
  
• Thursday 9 May 2024. 9.30am to 1.30pm - register here.

Further information and a full list of dates can be found on The Academy at Harmless (Let's Talk Training) Eventbrite page.

The Fearless Youth Association (FYA) is offering free training on media literacy. Learners will get to know the basics of media law, be able to distinguish between fake and real content on the internet, learn about social media, and more.

The training will be a blend of online and face-to-face at their office at Unit 11, Clarendon Chambers, NG1 5LN, and is ongoing.

Fill out their form to book, or contact the team by calling 0115 8501710 or emailing info@fyaonline.co.uk.

A selection of upcoming training which is fully funded and free to attend for Nottingham City workers and volunteers.

Reducing Parental Conflict
Face-to-face or online
This session is for anyone working with parents and explores how to recognise signs of parental conflict in the early stages, before it’s escalated to domestic abuse.

• Online on Thursday 23 May 2024, 9.30am to 12 noon - register here
  
  
• Face-to-face on Thursday 20 June 2024, 9.30am to 12 noon - register here

Working with Black and Minoritised Survivors Experiencing Domestic Abuse
Online
This new course has been developed to enable practitioners to consider how to work in ways that take into consideration the additional barriers Black and minoritised survivors experience in accessing services.

• Tuesday 23 April 2024, 9.30am to 1pm - register here
  
  
• Thursday 20 June 2024, 9.30am to 1pm - register here

If you are a VCSE organisation in Nottingham City or a VCSE organisation recruiting to a job role which covers the Nottingham City area, you can submit a job advert for our website. Adverts remain on our website until the closing date. We feature new adverts once in the e-bulletin, where possible, depending on the volume of new adverts received.

There are lots more job listings on our website. You can view all the job vacancies available by clicking on the 'More Vacancies' button at the bottom of this section.

Gambling Related Harm Recovery Service for Adults
Deadline is Monday 29 April 2024, 10am

Nottingham City Council is seeking tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified suppliers for a contract for the provision of Gambling Related Harm Recovery Services. They are seeking an organisation to develop, deliver and evaluate a recovery service for adults in Nottingham affected by gambling related harm because of their own gambling.

The value of the contract is £150,000. The contract period is 36 months and the contract is estimated to commence 1 July 2024 and expire 30 June 2027.

Read more

Gambling Related Harm Training for Professionals
Deadline is Tuesday 7 May 2024, 10am

Nottingham City Council is seeking tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified suppliers for contracts for the provision of Gambling Related Harm Training Services. The contract period is 36 months and the contract is estimated to commence 1 July 2024 and expire 30 June 2027.

The procurement process consists of two lots.
1. Lot 1 is to cover training for practitioners working with children, young people and young adults, to a total value of £105,000 (£35,000 per year) over the three years.
2. Lot 2 is to cover a training and support offer for services in contact with adults who are more likely to be affected by gambling related harm, to a total value of £120,000 (£40,000 per year) over the three years.

Read more

Deadline for responses is Sunday 7 April 2024

Nottingham City Council is proposing to change the way it manages the money of citizens who live in a residential care or nursing home who need support because they are unable to manage their own money. This could be due to severe disability or mental incapacity. They would like your support with obtaining the views of the citizens affected, or your views as an organisation working in areas of advocacy and disability support.

Currently, the Adult Residential Service charging for care team (ARS) manages approximately 250 care home residents’ money under ‘appointeeship’ where they don’t have the capacity to manage it themselves.

Going forward, it is proposed that these ‘appointeeship’ cases will be managed by the Deputyship Service. The Deputyship Service is a specialist money management team within the Local Authority who manage the property and financial affairs of citizens who lack mental capacity under an order from the Court of Protection.

Nottingham City Council believe that this change would have a positive impact for citizens. Have your say at the link below.

Deadline for responses is Friday 16 April 2024, midnight

The 2024 Charity Digital Skills Report has been designed to enable organisations from the Voluntary Charity and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector to reflect on their digital work.

The survey should take around 20 minutes, and the responses will go towards influencing funding and support for UK non-profits. Participants will also be able to enter a prize draw for the opportunity to win £500. 

You can read last year's Charity Digital Skills Report 2023 by clicking here. 

Deadline for responses is Wednesday 15 May 2024.

Banking is one of the most frustrating challenges that voluntary organisations experience. Since 2021, NAVCA has been working closely with partners across the voluntary sector to improve banking services for charities and voluntary organisations.

Together with UK Finance and large high street banks, the Civil Society Group has developed the Voluntary Organisation Banking Guide, a web hub that will launch soon.

Respond to this survey to tell NAVCA about your experiences of banking. Your story will help them continue to advocate for better banking services for voluntary organisations.

General VCSE sector resources and reports

• The State Of The Criminal Justice Voluntary Sector In 2023 - Clinks has compiled its report, providing a snapshot of the voluntary sector working in criminal justice in the 2022–23 financial year.
  
  
• VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance Resource Library - National Voices has compiled a resource library to provide an accessible hub for VCSE organisations tackling inequalities in health.
  
  
• UK Giving: mapping generosity across the country - Read the Charities Aid Foundation's report on donation trends across the UK. An estimated £13.9 billion was donated to charities last year. They have created an interactive map to let you know how generous your local area was. 
  
  
• Tips to reduce the energy usage and bills for your Village Hall - Zurich has compiled a list of handy tips on how to keep energy costs low for your building. The report is part of ACRE's (Action with Communities in Rural England) annual campaign, #VillageHallsWeek.
  
  
• Campaign with Confidence - Watch the recording of NCVO's recent webinar on tackling the potential risks of political campaigning.
  
  
• Changemakers' Toolkit - Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) has launched a free, open access toolkit to empower people to campaign effectively.

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