NCVS e-bulletin - Thursday 18 April 2024

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Based on findings from community engagement into why some communities don't access NHS Talking Therapy services, carried out in 2023, NCVS partnered with Al-Hurraya to provide three training sessions in March and early April. Feedback from attendees was very positive and really highlighted the continued need to promote and de-stigmatise talking about our mental health. 

Save the date
As a result of this training, we are organising a community event to equip people with basic knowledge about mental health. The aim is to raise awareness of mental health within communities that experience low levels of take-up of services, particularly people from South Asian backgrounds. The event will be held on Thursday 6 June 2024 at The Indian Community Centre, 99 Hucknall Road, NG5 1QZ. Once the agenda and speakers are finalised, we will let you know how to register.

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.

Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Violence Reduction Partnership (VRP) is pleased to confirm that contracts have been awarded to Al-Hurraya and to Building Bridges Breaking Barriers to engage and support adults involved in the Another Way Project.  

Their Project Board recently made some budget reprofiling decisions and now intend to further expand their support capacity for both children and adults, more information to follow.

For queries or further information, please contact Steve Harrison at steven.harrison1@Notts.Police.uk.

Due to the recently announced budget cuts, Nottingham City Council Welfare Rights Service will be closing its service on Sunday 18 August 2024. 

They will still be taking referrals for one-off advice sessions over the phone, which will be accepted until Friday 2 August 2024. 

The Welfare Rights Service team can be contacted by phone at 0115 915 1355 or by email at welfarerights@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

Other sources of support can be found in the Money pages on the Ask Lion website.

The deadline for applications is Saturday 22 June 2024

Match funding is available for registered charities with an annual income of at least £25,000 dedicated to serving the women and girls in their communities, fostering a future where every individual can thrive without limitations. Unrestricted funds of £2,500, £5,000 or £10,000 can be raised in public donations (to be doubled by match funding).

Big Give will prioritise applications from charities that are led by Black and minoritised women and girls, LGBTQI women and girls, or Disabled women and girls. 

There is no deadline for applications

Grants of up to £10,000 are available for registered charities making a positive difference in local communities across England, Scotland, and Wales. To be used to cover capital costs or direct project delivery.

The Morrisons Fund prioritises applications from small charities—those with an income of less than £1 million—but applications from larger charities are welcome.

There is no deadline for applications

Aviva has partnered with Crowdfunder to give charities and social enterprises the opportunity to raise up to £500,000. Organisations can submit an application at any time; once approved, they can then create a page detailing the project and start collecting donations. Aviva will match each individual donation up to £250.

Their focus areas are financial wellbeing and climate change, however, all eligible projects will be considered.

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

Tuesday 7 May 2024, 10am to 12 noon
Self Help UK, 21-23 Pelham Road, Carrington, NG5 1AP

Manage, support or lead volunteers? Join Dave, Volunteering Development Officer at NCVS, for our next in-person networking meeting designed for people to share experiences, give and receive advice and network with people who understand volunteers and volunteering.

If you have any questions about LoVN or this event, please contact Dave Thomas at davet@nottinghamcvs.co.uk. Places are limited and you must register to guarantee your place.

Wednesday 24 April 2024, 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Nottingham City Centre (TBA)

Nottingham Women’s Centre is hosting a women’s hustings ahead of the upcoming election. 

Join them to hear from the Mayoral and the Police and Crime Commissioner candidates about what they will do to promote gender equality and ensure women's needs are met. There will be representation from all major political parties with an opportunity to ask questions.

Tuesday 14 May 2024, 10.30am to 3pm
Nottingham Central Library, 1 Carrington Street, NG1 7FH

To mark Dementia Action Week (Monday 13 to Sunday 19 May 2024), Nottingham City Council is hosting a free drop-in session for people living with dementia, their carers and families, and health, care and community partners to find out more about the dementia offer available across the city.

Come along, there will be lots going on:

• A marketplace of local services and support available.
  
  
• Access to free Dementia Friends Information Sessions.
  
  
• Dementia Wellbeing Engagement.
  
  
• Presentations of key dementia research from both Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham.
  
  
• Promotion of Reading Well for Dementia resources.
  
  
• Choir performances in the afternoon.

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.

Tuesday 9 July 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

Tuesday 10 September 2024, 10.30am to 12.30pm

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

Wednesday 6 November 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

Thursday 4 July 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.

Did you know the PDU Online Hub hosts a comprehensive e-learning suite? Check out this fortnight's PDU highlight below.

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'.

Wednesday 8 May 2024, 10am to 12 noon

An online forum for professionals, volunteers and people with lived experience of severe and multiple disadvantage (SMD) who are passionate about employability, skills led recovery and resettlement, or new to this area and curious to learn more.

The theme for this session is 'Employer Engagement and In-work Support'.

Fifth Sense is hosting free information sessions to help individuals and organisations better understand the impact that smell and taste disorders can have on people’s health, wellbeing and safety and to ensure that people affected by these hidden, under-recognised sensory impairments are given the support they need.

For more information and to discuss any needs, please contact Helen Rhodes at helen.rhodes@fifthsense.org.uk.

Numeracy and number confidence can affect all sorts of things in our daily lives. Nottingham has particularly low levels of numeracy and number confidence.

National Numeracy has free training sessions available across a number of days. For more information and to register, click the button below.

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.

Monday 29 April 2024, 10.30am to 12.30pm (drop-in and leave when you can)
Middle Street Resource Centre, 74 Middle Street, Beeston, NG9 2AR

Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care System (Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICS) is holding a launch event to tell people more about what they are trying to achieve and how you can get involved. 

They are looking to speak to people who have experience with mental health services in Nottinghamshire to join their experts and help shape the future of care for people suffering from poor mental health. There will also be the opportunity to take part in NHS peer support training as well as a reimbursement policy, so you'll never be out of pocket. 

Biscuits and refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact Ruthe Sawyer at 07506 699009 or at ruthe.sawyer@nhs.net.

The deadline for submissions is Monday 22 April 2024, 12 noon

Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC (CityCare) and Small Steps Big Changes (SSBC) are delighted to offer a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for experienced and qualified consultants or organisations to develop and facilitate a coproduction network to coproduce and implement Coproduction Service Standards across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care System (ICS). They wish to commission a consultant to work with them for approximately six months.

If you are interested in quoting for this requirement, please contact Sheona Dalton at Sheona.dalton1@nhs.net. Joanna Okrasa, SSBC Senior Project Officer is available as a second point of contact and can be emailed at joanna.okrasa@nhs.net.

The deadline for applications is Monday 13 May 2024

As part of the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations' (Acevo) Home Truths 2 project, the Further, Faster programme is looking for up to 50 senior executives from charities to learn how to challenge power, racism and white supremacy culture. 

The year-long programme will be delivered by Martha Awojobi, founder and director of JMB Consulting, and Pari Dhillon, director of the Social Justice Collective, and will be aimed at senior executives in the voluntary sector who are already committed to anti-racism and have taken steps towards this work.

Participants will be selected based on a range of criteria, including their willingness to be self-reflective, to interrogate relationships to power, and to understand the limitations of equality, diversity and inclusion. Successful participants will be expected to attend seven online sessions between September 2024 and June 2025. The programme will also offer two half-day, in-person, or hybrid sessions where participants can meet their cohort at the start and end of the process.

Please note that there will be a fee, on a sliding scale based on your organisation's income, to enable the programme's facilitation. This fee will be between £495 for charities with an income under £100,000 and £4,795 for charities with an income above £20 million.

New Philanthropy Capital (NPC) is working to re-develop its Local Needs Databank, a comprehensive, accessible, and free resource for the charity sector. Whether you’re looking to support your funding applications or understand your local area better, the aim of Databank 2.0 is to respond to your needs and ambitions.

NPC is looking for charities that would like to take part in testing its new databank prototypes. If you're interested in taking part, please get in touch with NPC’s principal of data, Sarah Sandford, at sarah.sandford@thinkNPC.org.

Survey is open until Wednesday 1 May 2024

Nottingham Trent University, Pro Bono Economics and Lloyds Bank Foundation's quarterly VCSE Barometer Survey is now live. The survey charts current challenges and issues affecting voluntary and community sector groups and organisations. It is supported by the major UK national VCSE infrastructure organisations and membership bodies. Latest findings are shared every quarter with national, regional and local policy and decision-makers.

Designed to be a quick and easy ‘temperature check’ of the current state of the sector, the survey provides a snapshot of financial health, workforce, volunteering and other key sector issues. This quarter’s special focus is on volunteering, particularly understanding how recruitment and retention approaches are evolving.

Survey is open until Thursday 23 May 2024

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is gathering feedback on their Community Life Survey.

The survey provides insights into community engagement, volunteering and social cohesion across England. It's a useful tool for volunteer-involving organisations. DCMS will use feedback to make sure the survey delivers what you need.

Nottingham-specific resources

• Local mental health advice and resources for young people - NottAlone has put together an online resource of advice to help young people better deal with issues they may face in life.
  
  

General VCSE sector resources and reports

• Tethered Fortunes: the threat to charities from trouble in local government - An analysis of the VCSE Sector Barometer, February 2024. In partnership with Nottingham Trent University National VCSE Data and Insights Observatory. To find links to all previous reports and the Barometer's interactive dashboard, click here.
  
  
• Talking Faith in Suicide Prevention Digital Guide - Faith Action has developed a digital guide on faith in suicide prevention for front-line workers, people leading front-line teams and anyone planning or implementing suicide prevention or postvention strategies in public or voluntary, community and faith sectors (VCFSE). It was developed in collaboration with representatives of six faith traditions, as well as front-line workers and people with lived experience.

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