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Sep
10
Tue
2019
ESIF Compliance workshop
Sep 10 @ 9:30 am – 2:30 pm

This workshop is part of a suite of workshops run by the Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP), promoting the ESIF programme and supporting potential applicants to apply for ERDF and ESF funding across the Humber, York and North Yorkshire areas.

This workshop will cover State Aid, publicity, document retention and procurement compliance requirements for ERDF and ESF.

The workshop will be held at the Mercure Hull Grange Park Hotel (HU10 6EA) on 10 September 2019 at 10.00am.
Registration will be open from 9.30am.

The morning session will cover:
·        State Aid (basic introduction)
·        Publicity and regulations

A buffet lunch will be served at approximately 12.30pm.
The afternoon session will cover:
·        Procurement (basic introduction)
·        Document retention
The workshop will finish at approximately at 2.30pm.
There is ample car parking at the venue:
https://www.mercurehull.co.uk/contact-us/
To register for your free place please click on the below link:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/european-funding-workshop-compliance-tickets-68599634353

Sep
13
Fri
2019
Closing date round 2 of Crime Reduction Fund
Sep 13 @ 5:00 pm

The Crime Reduction Fund (CRF) is open for applications now and the next closing date is

13th September 2019

All the information about the fund and how to apply is here.

Oct
28
Mon
2019
“Better Bid Writing” training session with VANEL @ BLNC offices
Oct 28 @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

“Better Bid Writing Training”
Full day training session aimed at people writing funding bids or grant applications within the voluntary sector.

when: Monday 28th October 2019
10am
start. Arrive & refreshments from 9.30am
finish by 4pm.

where: Big Local North Cleethorpes office, 82 Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes (opposite Tesco Express). Free street parking nearby.

light buffet provided at lunch break.

Places are very limited – booking essential and may be restricted to max 2 people per organisation.

Costs:
Places are £50 per person. £90 for two people from same org.
IF your organisation is based within the North Cleethorpes area (please ask) then Big Local will subsidise each place by £20. Please agree this in advance.
Ideally full payment is due before Friday 25th October. VANEL will invoice. Payment can be via BACS, cheque or cash. Please ask for alternative payment arrangements if necessary.

CONTENT OF THE DAY.

There are three main sections to the day:
1. context of funding bids
2. practicalities of grant applications
3. writing better bids

In outline:
Context: Setting the context of funding and grants. Where do grants come from? local, regional, national etc. Types of funder and types of grant. where and how to find funders.
Types of funding application process.

Practicalities: the process of applying and how to get this right. coordinating your efforts. avoiding pitfalls. managing your applications.

Better Bids: Pitching your needs. Providing evidence. Building your argument. Budgets and finances. Project management. Outputs, outcomes, milestones and more. Good writing skills.

Wrapping up: tips and advice, Q&A etc

book via Karl Elliott, 01472 361043, karl@vanel.org.uk

Oct
30
Wed
2019
Cyber Security Training for Small Charities and Community Groups @ The Community Hub, Freshney Place Shopping Centre
Oct 30 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
“Cyber Security Training for Small Charities and Community Groups”

VANEL is running this free training created by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) specifically catering to small charities and community groups to help you understand cyber security and apply practical solutions that will keep you safe online.

Full details are here:

Cyber Security Training for Small Charities and Community Groups returns

or download the flyer here.

Contact Karl Elliott to discuss or to book – karl@vanel.org.uk / 01472 361043

Nov
12
Tue
2019
Cyber Security Training for Neighbourhood Watch Groups @ VANEL offices
Nov 12 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
“Cyber Security Training for Small Charities and Community Groups” – special session for Neighbourhood Watch Groups

VANEL is running this free training created by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) specifically catering to small charities and community groups to help you understand cyber security and apply practical solutions that will keep you safe online.

This session has been arranged specifically for the needs of Neighbourhood Watch groups and their Coordinators.  Talk to Karl Elliott or Glyn Atkinson for more details.

Background information is here:

or download the flyer here.

Contact Karl Elliott to discuss or to book – karl@vanel.org.uk / 01472 361043

Nov
27
Wed
2019
Cyber Security Training for Small Charities and Community Groups @ tbc Grimsby
Nov 27 @ 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
“Cyber Security Training for Small Charities and Community Groups”

VANEL is running this free training created by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) specifically catering to small charities and community groups to help you understand cyber security and apply practical solutions that will keep you safe online.

The venue for this session is tbc – probably central Grimsby.

Background details are here:

or download the flyer here.

Contact Karl Elliott to discuss or to book – karl@vanel.org.uk / 01472 361043

Dec
2
Mon
2019
Cyber Security Training for Small Charities and Community Groups @ BLNC offices
Dec 2 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
“Cyber Security Training for Small Charities and Community Groups”

VANEL is running this free training created by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) specifically catering to small charities and community groups to help you understand cyber security and apply practical solutions that will keep you safe online.

This session will be held in the Big Local North Cleethorpes Offices at 82 Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes.

Background details are here:

or download the flyer here.

Contact Karl Elliott to discuss or to book – karl@vanel.org.uk / 01472 361043

Dec
6
Fri
2019
Closing date for round 3 of Crime Reduction Fund
Dec 6 @ 5:00 pm

The Crime Reduction Fund (CRF) is open for applications now and the third round closing date is

6th December 2019

All the information about the fund and how to apply is here.

Dec
17
Tue
2019
Cyber Security Training for Small Charities and Community Groups @ VANEL offices
Dec 17 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
“Cyber Security Training for Small Charities and Community Groups”

VANEL is running this free training created by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) specifically catering to small charities and community groups to help you understand cyber security and apply practical solutions that will keep you safe online.

This session will be held at VANEL offices, Bargate Grimsby from 1pm – 4.30pm.

Background details are here:

or download the flyer here.

Contact Karl Elliott to discuss or to book – karl@vanel.org.uk / 01472 361043

Jan
13
Mon
2020
Cyber Security Training for Small Charities and Community Groups @ VANEL offices
Jan 13 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
“Cyber Security Training for Small Charities and Community Groups”

VANEL is running this free training created by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) specifically catering to small charities and community groups to help you understand cyber security and apply practical solutions that will keep you safe online.

This session is specifically for Neighbourhood Watch Group Coordinators. It’s a shortened version of our full training session and is aimed at the more limited technical requirements of Neighbourhood Watch Network Coordinators. Other non-profit groups are encouraged to attend our full session on 20th January instead.  Any questions, contact Karl or Glyn Atkinson.

This session will be held at VANEL offices, Bargate Grimsby from 4.30pm-6pm.

Background details are here:

or download the flyer here.

Contact Karl Elliott to discuss or to book – karl@vanel.org.uk / 01472 361043

Feb
10
Mon
2020
“Better Bid Writing” training course @ BLNC offices
Feb 10 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

“Better Bid Writing Training”
Full day training session aimed at people writing funding bids or grant applications within the voluntary sector.

when: Monday 10th February 2020
10am
start. Arrive & refreshments from 9.30am
finish by 4pm.

where: 82 Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes – the Big Local North Cleethorpes building

light buffet provided at lunch break.

Places are very limited – booking essential and may be restricted to max 2 people per organisation.

Costs:
Places are £50 per person. £90 for two people from same org.
Ideally full payment is due before Monday 20th January 2020. VANEL will invoice. Payment can be via BACS, cheque or cash. Please ask for alternative payment arrangements if necessary.

CONTENT OF THE DAY.

There are three main sections to the day:
1. context of funding bids
2. practicalities of grant applications
3. writing better bids

In outline:
Context: Setting the context of funding and grants. Where do grants come from? local, regional, national etc. Types of funder and types of grant. where and how to find funders.
Types of funding application process.

Practicalities: the process of applying and how to get this right. coordinating your efforts. avoiding pitfalls. managing your applications.

Better Bids: Pitching your needs. Providing evidence. Building your argument. Budgets and finances. Project management. Outputs, outcomes, milestones and more. Good writing skills.

Wrapping up: tips and advice, Q&A etc

book via Karl Elliott, 01472 361043, karl@vanel.org.uk

Find out more about funding support from VANEL here.

Feb
17
Mon
2020
Cyber Security Training for Small Charities and Community Groups @ BLNC offices
Feb 17 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
“Cyber Security Training for Small Charities and Community Groups”

VANEL is running this free training created by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) specifically catering to small charities and community groups to help you understand cyber security and apply practical solutions that will keep you safe online.

This session will be held at VANEL offices at 82 Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes from 1pm-4pm.
Registration from 12.30pm with refreshments.

Background details are here:

or download the flyer here.

Contact Karl Elliott to discuss or to book – karl@vanel.org.uk / 01472 361043