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Welcome to the September Bradford Social Enterprise Link e-newsletter. This provides you with up to date, local and national news for people interested in the ever growing, changing world of social enterprise.

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If you have any information or news that you think should feature in the next newsletter please email info@sesc.info

News

Microsoft Community Learning Awards – Nominations now open

The Microsoft Community Learning Awards (MCLA), recognise communities and charities that promote IT skills and access to those that might not have the same chances as others.

This year they are making grants of £2,500 plus essential IT software to 30 winning entrants.  The deadline for applications is 27th September and winners will be notified in mid-November.

Community groups and registered charities throughout the UK that are seeking funding for IT skills projects for disadvantaged young people and adults in their area are eligible to apply.

There are only 30 grants available and 400 expected entries, so the more innovative your project, the better.

Application forms available from the Community Awards website at:

www.ukcommunityawards.com

Regen  Business Awards 2006

Sponsored by a host of blue chip companies, the Regen 2000 Business Awards will be the first business awards competition dedicated to businesses in the Regen 2000 area since the project was launched back in 2000.

Categories in this year's competition are:

The awards are open to all businesses and individuals based & trading from the Regen 2000 area of Bradford.

You can nominate yourself, your own business or a colleague for one of the awards.

Alternatively, you can nominate a customer or supplier who you believe deserves recognition.

The black tie event will be held on Thursday 30th November, and hosted by a well known business celebrity, at a prestigious venue in Bradford.

Contact Us Now!

The closing date for entry to the Awards is September 29th, 2006. For further information and an application pack, please contact Regen 2000 Business Awards Hotline T 01274-434277, or email floyd.peltier@bradfordchamber.co.uk;

Would you like to join the 40 organisations in the Voluntary, Community & faith Sector in West Yorkshire who became recognised Investors in People in June this year?

The Learning & Skills Council West Yorkshire funded CMS Consultancy to provide a programme of guidance and support for organisations in the voluntary, community and faith sector who wished to become recognised Investors in People

Organisations join the programme by registering their commitment to become a recognised Investor in People. On joining the programme each organisation is entitled to:

If you would like to find out more about Investors in People and the support programme please contact  Auriel Le Pla, CMS Consultancy, 01422 836606 or auriel@cmsconsult.co.uk 

Funding

The second round of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) Innovation Fund has been announced.

The closing date for applications is 5 pm on Friday 17 November 2006.

Applications should be from voluntary organisations with projects that aim

to help people understand financial issues.

The FSA will make available a minimum of £200,000 for projects running up to

31 March 2008. Most awards are likely to be between £10,000 and £40,000 but larger awards will be considered too.

The projects will help people with:

Successful projects in the last round included Sacar, Bradford, working with people with autism and Asperger's syndrome. Their project provided group and individual sessions on financial capability including video and role play sessions.

Application form and guidance from the FSA website at:

http://www.fsa.gov.uk/financial_capability/innovation/who.html

Community Participation Fund

Got a great idea for an activity that addresses the needs identified by children and young people?

Do you want to make a difference in your neighbourhood?

Why not apply for £1,000 (maximum) funding to help you with your idea

Support is available from Children and Young People’s Executive through the NRF funding to bring your ideas into reality

Who can apply and what for?

Examples of groups that can apply are those that work with children and young people. Parenting groups and inter-generational work projects are welcome to apply.

Priority for this funding will be given to community based and ‘grass roots’ projects.

Groups do not have to be constituted to be able to apply for funding.

We cannot fund capital projects such as building work, or buying large equipment, but we can fund the purchase of equipment related to activities.

Projects can be time limited or a one off activity.

There will be 2 rounds of funding available:

Round 1 deadline – Friday 29th September 06

Round 2 deadline – Friday 24th November 06

Still not sure? Give us a ring on 01274 434708 or e-mail us at mailto:KDavies@bradford.gov.uk for further information and an application pack.

£1000 - £5000 Grants available from Newsquest

The Gannett Foundation are calling for projects from registered charities in the Bradford area, under their Newsquest Awards scheme.  Grants between £1,000 and £5,000 are available to support projects which take a creative approach to issues such as education, neighbourhood improvement, economic and youth development and assistance to culturally and financially disadvantaged people.

The Gannett Foundation is the charitable arm of the media company which owns Newsquest, the parent group of local newspapers such as the Telegraph & Argus and Keighley News.  Applications must be submitted on the approved application form, which must be obtained from your local Newsquest newspaper office.

Bradford application forms and guidelines are available from Anne Dransfield, Editor's Secretary, Telegraph & Argus, tel: 01274 705228

Keighley application forms and guidelines are available from Malcolm Hoddy, Editor, Keighley News/ Keighley Target, tel: 01535 606611

Bradford District Arts Award Training Bursary

A small fund is available locally to support individuals who want to train as Arts Award Advisers, or organisations that want to become an Arts Award Centre.

A bursary will usually cover up to 75% of training fees for Adviser training.  In the case of exceptional need, a 100% fee may be considered. Successful applicants will normally receive their bursary after they have completed their Arts Award Adviser training.

Please see attached details.  For further information contact Annie Latham on 01274 437513, email: annie.latham@bradford.gov.uk

What’s On

Launch of the Community Arts Enterprise Network

4th October 2006 9.30am till 1pm

The Carlisle Business Centre, Carlisle Road, Bradford, BD8 8BD

Social Enterprises working in the cultural and arts sector is a fast growing industry with over 100 registered organisations in West Yorkshire alone.  The enterprise networks are a series of industry specific clusters aimed at supporting individual social enterprises, and developing the sector as a whole.

The launch event will look at some potential opportunities for the sector as well as providing a platform for you to discuss issues affecting the industry and network with other social enterprises from West Yorkshire.  . Hear from supporting agencies and experienced practitioners from a variety of community arts organisations.

During the event we will be covering:

There will also be an open session, which will be an opportunity for you to discuss, industry related issues with other delegates.  If you would like to nominate a topic for discussion, please give details on the booking form.

There will also be the opportunity to learn more about the Community Arts Network, the benefits for your organisation, and how it will affect the sector.

The event is free of charge.  Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. For a booking form or more information contact Lucy Piatkowski on 01924 241330 or email lucy.p@sesc.info

Driving into Sustainability

Do you provide a community transport service or do you have a minibus and would like to maximise its usage?

The Community Transport Network event to be held on 2nd November will cover major aspects of the industry including procurement, funding, marketing and legislation.  For further information or to book onto the event please contact Rachel Oddie at SESC on 01924 241330 or email Rachel.oddie@sesc.info

Tender Readiness Tool Kit

These sessions will be held monthly; the next session will be 22nd September, 10am-12.30 pm at the Social Enterprise Support Centre.

Workshops thereafter will be held on: October 27th, November 30th & December 15th

If you need an organisational health check before seeking contracts this is probably the most useful DVD you can get your hands on. View a demonstration of the toolkit and seek professional advice about your organisation’s capacity to deliver new contracts.

An organisational checklist shows how you identify full cost recovery, staff skills, equipment needs and policy requirements. Organise your project information to see at a glance what your capacity might be in the short, mid and long term.

A service development tool indicates the elements of a product or service you need to have developed to sell it successfully on a contract basis.

A staff skills checklist enables you to measure your staff’s capability to call on the skills needed to operate in a growing organisation with new contracts coming in and all that entails.

Where to look for contracts, who to speak to and what to do are also covered.

For further information or to book on the event please contact Lucy Piatkowski on 01924 241330 or email lucy.p@sesc.info

Regional Fair Trade Project – Yorkshire and the Humber

Monday 6th November, 12pm – 2pm, Grange Interlink Community Centre, Summerville Road, Bradford, BD7 1XP. Free, registration only event

Speakers include:

To register contact Dina Greenwood at Bradford Metrpolitan District Council on 01274 438849  or email Diana.greenwood@bradford.gov.uk

‘Is Anybody Listening?’ – The Voluntary Sector and Community Representatives Conference

Thursday, 21st September 2006 – 9.30am – 2.30pm @ The Colour Museum, Bradford

Are you involved in community activity?

Are you a “Voluntary Sector or Community Representative” or thinking about becoming one?

Do you want to have an effective voice in local planning & decision making?

With the theme of Is Anybody Listening? the day aims to provide an opportunity for new and experience representatives or those who may be considering becoming a representative to network together, and share experiences, including their view of the current impact of VCS representation in the District.

Dead Earnest Theatre Company will start the day with a Forum Theatre interactive drama about Community Representation, followed by Café Conversations, informal discussions on issues identified in the Reps training needs survey, booking forms and during the morning session.

To reserve your place complete a booking form and return to Diane Fox at Bradford CVS

Booking forms can be downloaded from www.bradfordcvs.org.uk/training.htm  or phone Diane on 01274 722772

Managing and Supporting Centre Based Community Development

This course is aimed at Staff and Management Committee Members of Community Centres.

The aim of the course is to provide staff and volunteers with an introduction to developing and sustaining a successful community building which provides a venue and activities to meet the needs of local people.

Course Outline

Saturday Course 30th September Mabel Booth Room   10.00-3.30   including free lunch

To reserve a place please send a completed booking form - access on web www.bradfordcvs.org.uk/training.htm and return to training@bradfordcvs.org.uk or call 01274 722772

Getting Started with PQASSO

Friday 22nd September  10.00am-1.00pm

Mabel Booth Room – Bradford CVS

Cost £20

PQASSO is the Practical Quality Assurance System for Small Organisations, or for projects within larger organisations.  It’s a straightforward quality system, written in plain English and designed specifically for voluntary sector organisations.

PQASSO provides a flexible, step-by-step approach to working out what your organisation is doing well and what could be improved.  By using the self-assessment work pack, the system helps you to set priorities for your organisation’s future and improve your organisation’s performance.

CSV Make a Difference Day: 28th October 2006

CSV Make a Difference Day campaign weeks: 21st October 2006- 4th November 2006

Not every campaign can help you tackle local issues, help you work with neighbouring organisations, and help you recruit long-term volunteers. In fact, only this one does.

CSV Make a Difference Day is the biggest day of community action for the UK Volunteering and voluntary organisations get a share of some £2m worth of media limelight, and a chance to recruit more than 100,000 volunteers.That’s the bigger picture – we can also help with the practical aspects.

Not sure what type of activity you would like to do?

We have four free, celebrity-endorsed How-To Guides to take you through four themed activities. We also have a website packed with activity ideas.

Don’t really know how to organise an activity?

For every group that registers, we send out a FREE Action Pack, which contains an activity organisers guide and media toolkit, health and safety information, plus balloons, certificates, pens, and chocolate.

Want to promote your activity and get local publicity?

Over 35 local BBC radtion stations support CSV Make a Difference Day. Your registered CSV Make a Difference Day activity could receive some valuable air-time!

What are you waiting for? Log on now to www.csv.org.uk/difference to get registered, and get your hands on some early registration freebies!

This course will introduce you to PQASSO and advise you on how to get started on the road to implementing a quality assurance system.

Training

Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/MSc

Msc Social Entrepreneurship

The social enterprise sector is one of the fastest-growing, most creative and dynamic parts of the economy. It offers employment opportunities that give you the chance to make a real difference in society.

This programme is specifically designed to help those wishing to be involved in creating and sustaining social enterprises. It is also ideal for existing social entrepreneurs and there enablers working for support agencies. The courses are offered in collaboration with the Social Enterprise Support Centre.

Key benefits to students include:

Bursaries available for certificate and diploma options the MSc has bursaries available to cover 75% of the tuition fees

£50,000.00 in student bursaries available. You could receive money towards the cost of your course!

Modules taken include:

Entry Requirements

If you have a prior degree or other academic qualifications or have relevant work experience you could be eligible to join the programme.

Email business-studies@hud.ac.uk or call 01484 472024

The University of Bradford is looking for successful businesses to inspire local people with an interest in enterprise as a key part of AmazeYourself@Bradford

AmazeYourself@Bradford is a new specialist training programme to support people across Bradford District to develop skills and knowledge in enterprise, which will enable them to consider starting their own business. This is a varied and interactive programme which will explore enterprise through a package of training, business visits and mentoring support.

What do we need?

Successful business people who will spend two short days hosting participants on the AmazeYourself@Bradford programme. Businesses can be any size, from small and medium sized enterprises to multinationals, based within the Bradford District. You will host two participants this autumn where they will observe how your business works and find out what you think makes it makes it so successful.

You don’t need any specific skills or training, just the desire to share some of your knowledge and experience to inspire local people.

Why Get Involved?

AmazeYourself@Bradford is an innovative new enterprise training and development programme part funded by European Social Fund and featuring partnership Universities and Colleges across the region.

We will recognise your involvement in the project in future publicity and you will know that your knowledge and experience has inspired participants to understand what creates a successful business.

Contact Katherine Wyatt, Community Associate, University of Bradford k.j.wyatt@bradford.ac.uk

Vacancies

Bradford LGB Strategic Partnership AGM

The Bradford LGB Strategic Partnership would like to invite you to its first AGM, on 28th September 2006

MORE TRUSTEES NEEDED! If you think you might be interested email georgina@equitypartnership.org.uk for a Trustees job description

The Equity Centre is on Providence Street, next to the Colour Museum .

Please ring or email your confirmation of attendance, if possible, on 01274 727759

or admin@equitypartnership.org.uk

Community Arts Manager £ 23,175 per annum

3 year contract subject to funding and following probationary period

Kirkgate Studios and Workshops is a lively community art workshop delivering a range of art and craft activities at its site in Shipley and in the community.

Our present project manager is retiring.

We require a manager to oversee all aspects of our activities including development of new projects, fundraising, partnership working, support for our sessional tutors and managing our building.

Current CRB check will be required

CVs alone will not be accepted.

For further information and an application form please contact :

Kirkgate_studios_and_workshops@hotmail.com

Or 01274 598928, Or Kirkgate Studios and Workshops, Kirkgate, Shipley  BD18 3EH

CLOSING DATE OCTOBER 6th

Fit4Funding (The Charities Information Bureau) is looking to add to their team of trainers and associate trainers to support training delivery on fundraising and related issues.

Scale SO1 - SO2 (£23,175 - 26,928 f/t)

plus non-contributory pension and health scheme

Associates will be required to have strong training skills, a knowledge of funding issues, and be able to deliver both short courses and accredited training programmes on an "as required" basis. Hours by agreement.

Trainer (full time) Experience in funding or related management training for community and voluntary groups required.

For both posts knowledge of voluntary organisations, preferably in a training environment, and experience in funding or related management training for community and voluntary groups is essential. The work will take place within West Yorkshire and occasionally further a field.

Closing date 20th September.

fit4funding, 93 Lawefield Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF2 8SU. For a form download from  www.fit4funding.org.uk Flexible hours and holidays. CV's will not be considered.

Tel: 01924 239063 E-mail: info@fit4funding.org.uk

Links

West Yorkshire Social Enterprise Link:    http://www.wyselink.co.uk/

Social Enterprise Support Centre:           http://www.sesc.info/

Social Enterprise Yorkshire & Humber     http://www.seyh.org.uk/

Bfunded                                                http://www.bfunded.org.uk/

Supplier route to government                http://www.supply2.gov.uk/

Local Info

Bradford Local Produce Market, Bank Street, Bradford City Centre

The Bradford LPM is held on the last Saturday of every month, from 9.00am  to 2.00pm

Saltaire Local Produce Market, Caroline Street Car Park , Victoria Road

Bradford and District Markets have re-launched the Local Produce Market in Saltaire in the grounds of the Caroline Street Car Park , Victoria Road . The market is held on the third Saturday of every month, 9.00am to 2.00pm

Social Enterprises wishing to sell produce at these markets should contact: Bradford Markets on 01274 432245, 01274 438848 or 07941 382821, 

see http://www.bradfordmarkets.com/, or email  bradford.markets@bradford.gov.uk