News from VANEL, from Members and Friends and of local interest to everyone in the voluntary or community sector across North East Lincolnshire.
Do you know a budding musician, singer or band who would be interested in showcasing their talent at a fundraising ‘Battle of the Bands’ event taking place at Moon on the Water next month? Read on for full details and how to get involved.
Our weekly roundup of news related to governance, trusteeship and charity leadership. Information about a couple of training courses from VANEL, news of LVC card opportunities and a request for opportunities from you for younger potential trustees. Read on for the details.
Read on to find out about the latest goings on from VANEL’s Community Health Champions project. This month has been particularly exciting as the project made its first appearance at Cleethorpes Parkway Cinema, as well as visiting Waltham Brownies.
Discover your perfect volunteer placement by booking an appointment with VANEL’s Volunteer Centre. Our friendly Volunteer Adviser Liz, can organise a weekday appointment with you to discuss the volunteer roles you are interested in and put you in touch with relevant organisations. Call Liz on (01472) 359 326. Email: Liz@vanel.org.uk.
The Mission to Seafarer’s are looking to recruit volunteers aged 18 or over, to help them carry out their vital work with Seafarers from all parts of the world, who visit Immingham Docks. For more information and to apply, please contact VANEL’s Volunteer Centre Adviser, Liz Dugard, (01472) 231 123.
Email Liz@vanel.org.uk
VANEL are very excited to announce that our Restorative Practices Champion, Marcus Czarnecki, has recently shared the first edition of his ‘Being Restorative’ course Workbook and Practitioners Handbook. The workbook, ‘Being Restorative’, complements the course of the same name that Marcus, and his colleagues at Creating Strong Communities created in March 2016, and is available free of charge to anyone taking part in the ‘Being Restorative’ training course. Read on to find out more.
Big Lottery has simplified the process of applying to its ‘Reaching Communities’ fund. Groups interested in applying for this funding may be interested to know that on Thursday 30th March 2017, Ros Aitchison from Big Lottery will be visiting the VANEL office in Grimsby and holding one-on-one appointments in which she will explaining the funding application process. To book an appointment with Ros, please contact Helen@vanel.org.uk.
If you feel that you could benefit from some extra help when it comes to applying for European Funding, why not come along to the ‘Making Sense of European Structural and Investment Fund’s’ workshop. The workshop will take place on Thursday 9th February 2017 at the Mercure Hull Royal Hotel. Read on for full details and to book your place.
Our weekly roundup of news related to governance, trusteeship and charity leadership. This is the first “Governance Weekly” for 2017 and we’ve got some suggestions of charity board new year resolutions. Also details of upcoming training sessions from VANEL. Read on for all the details.
Put the spring back into your step this Winter and head down to Marine Embankment, Cleethorpes, and take part in the first ever Beach Hut #9 photography competition! Capacity Buildings Ltd, in conjunction with Comley Cameras are inviting all amateur photographers to submit their photographs to be in with a chance of winning one of three cash prizes to spend at Comley Cameras in Cleethorpes. Read on for full details .