Welcome to the first Kirklees Social Enterprise Link Newsletter for 2007. The New Year brings new challenges as well as bad weather, but the ever changing world of social enterprise continues to grow and develop; wind, rain or shine!
Why not kick start 2007 by heading along to a seminar, workshop or networking event; the majority are Free to attend and provide excellent points of reference for organisations working in and with all sectors of social enterprise.
If you have an event, news or vacancy you would like to publicise then let us know. Send any content or queries to lucy.p@sesc.info
Funding
Local Network Fund for Children and Young people – Briefings and outreach in West Yorkshire
Grants of £250 - £7,000 are available from the Local Network Fund to voluntary and community groups in West Yorkshire, who are working with children and young people up to the age of 19.
- Fit4Funding run free briefing sessions to help you;
- Find out if your group is eligible and by when you need to apply
- Know what activities, events, costs the fund might pay for
- Know how to make an application and what to include
- Know who to go to for health and support
Venues and Dates for early 2007; (all session are 10am – 12pm)
- 23rd January – Fit4Funding, 93 Lawfield Lane, Wakefield
- 24th January– Mytholmroyd Community Association, Elphanborough, Mytholmroyd
- 5th February – Voluntary Action Calderdale, Hall St, Halifax
- 7th February, Salvation Army, Castleford
- 8th February, Resourcing the Community, Harehills, Leeds
- 27th February, Bradford CVS, 19/25 Sunbridge Rd, Bradford,
- 20th March, Voluntary Action Leeds, 34 Lupton St, Hunslet, Leeds
If you would like further help to complete your Local Network Fund Application form, please contact Ian Street or Kaye Wilson, who can look at your draft application giving you comments by email, post or arranged meeting.
To book on a briefing session (or to find out about others that may have been arranged) or to book a one to one contact Bev Poppleton at Fit4Funbding on 01924 239063
What’s on?
Policy Changes in the NHS: Are you up to date?
Tuesday February 6th 2007
10:30am -1pm at Host Media Centre, Chapeltown, Leeds, LS7 3HZ
- If your organisation wishes to develop or currently provides a service which could be commissioned by the health sector it is vital you attend this event.
- If you are interested in working with the NHS or even just want to know about the developments within sector this is the event is for you.
Gill Collinson Director of Strategic Leadership Development at the Centre of the Development of Healthcare Policy and Practice will discuss changes within the Healthcare Sector and how they affect social enterprises. These changes will have a direct impact on social enterprises across West Yorkshire and will also provide new business opportunities.
There will also be chance to gain procurement and commissioning advice from the Social Enterprise Link advisor team.
Complete the online booking form or contact Lucy Piatkowski on 01924 241330 or email lucy.p@sesc.info
Working in Youth Services Event 9th February, National Children’s Centre, Huddersfield, 10am -1pm
This event is targeted for those already working in and with Youth services, Sports, Arts and Construction but organisations from any sector are welcome to attend.
Topics that will be covered on the day will include;
- Running a mentoring programme,
- Procurement
- CRB checks
- Working with schools
- Engaging with young people through sport
- Construction skills
- The arts.
This will be an excellent opportunity for networking with other organisations from similar and completely different sectors and looking at ways of working with and engaging young people.
For further information or to book your place please complete the online booking form or email lucy.p@:sesc.info
Faith Matters
A practical half day introduction looking at:
- Why it is important to know about the region’s faith communities
- Key implications of the equality legislation
- Examples of good practice
- Action steps for the future
The seminar is suitable for anyone wishing to acquire a good general awareness of the different faiths, build partnerships and work more closely with people of different faith backgrounds. The seminar will be delivered by three trainers from a multi-faith training team.
The seminar aims to;
Highlight and give real examples of the distinctions between faith, religion, spirituality, race and ethnicity, and the ways in which we can all use this knowledge and use it in our daily lives
Encourage and inspire delegates to disseminate and use the information contained and in the guide “Understanding Faiths”.
Cost (inc VAT) £30 voluntary/Community/Faith, £510 public and private organisations, includes guides, training pack and refreshments
Tuesday march 13th, Methodist Mission, Huddersfield
For more information and booking details visit http://www.faithmatters.co.uk/
Tender Readiness Toolkit Workshop
January 26th 2007 10am – 12.30pm, Croft Myl, West Parade, Halifax, HX1 2EQ
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.
The workshop/DVD includes:
- A where now? Flowchart of possible options/scenarios
- Management information tool to monitor projects/contracts
- Comprehensive assessment of staff skills and aptitude
- An evidence check list of policy statements, quality assessment, financial requirements and sector specific criteria
- Review your service/product and develop them
Once completed you will have a comprehensive black and white view of your organisation for future planning purposes.
The events are free to attend but places are limited, please complete the online booking form or email lucy.p@sesc.info
West Yorkshire Aim Higher Mentoring Service
Thursday 25th January 2007, 9.30am – 2pm, Norcroft Conference centre, University of Bradford
WYAMS offers a free service to Aimhigher practitioners across West Yorkshire in Schools, Colleges and Higher Education Institutions to set up and run mentoring schemes.
WYAMS seeks to bring together and share the expertise of professional specialists to promote the benefits of mentoring to raise aspirations.
For further details contact Rosadia Pratice on 01274 235363
WYCAS Quick Books for Beginners, 17th January, 10am – 4pm
At Neighborhood Learning Centre, Huddersfield. For further information and booking telephone Alison Wolfenden on 01484 716590
WYCAS Internal Controls & Reporting to the Committee, 31st January, 10am – 4pm
At Voluntary Action Kirklees. For further information and booking telephone 01484 518457
WYCAS Basic Budgeting and Cash Flow Forecasting, 15th February, 10am – 4pm
At Voluntary Action Kirklees. For further information and booking telephone 01484 518457
VIP’s – The Who’s Who or Stakeholder Analysis
7th February, Host Methodist Mission, Huddersfield
Relationship building with your Stakeholders, defining who your Key stakeholders really are. Assistance with deciding how best to engage with them and what form of information you require from them to aid the Social Accounting process.
For further information and booking call Linda Lockwood at Into Business on 01484 223686
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/
Vacancies
Mental Health Matters is a registered national charity and company limited by guarantee, based in the North East of England. We are one of the largest mental health service providers in the UK, with a turnover of 6.3 million. Our continued aim is to work in partnership to provide support and services to people who have diverse and complex range of mental health needs. We currently employ over 200 staff and manage 70 services throughout the UK.
We are looking to recruit the following role funded through Big Lottery;
- Support Worker
- £14,787 pro rate
- Based: Pontefract
- 21 hours per week
This is an exciting opportunity for dedicated and talented individuals to support clients in organising and participating in leisure and social activities, within the project, and in the wider community.
Your recent experience of working within the mental health sector will compliment your NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant qualification. With highly motivated attitude and proactive approach, you will assist service users to identify and overcome obstacles. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills will therefore be essential to this role and must possess special interest in facilitating creative or therapeutic activities.
For an application pack please visit http://www.mentalhealthmatters.com/, contact our 24 hour recruitment line on 0191 5163502 or email skarim@mentalhealthmatters.co.uk.
