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Young Reporters a new chapter
At a meeting on 19th February our current Young Reporters and Peer Mentors welcomed the new recruits who will be writing for the coming months and thanked the outgoing Young Reporters for their hard work and interesting articles over the last four months. Read on for the whole article about this transition and to be introduced to our new young reporters
Job vacancy: North East Lincolnshire Neighbourhood Watch Area Network Coordinator
VANEL is recruiting for a North East Lincolnshire Neighbourhood Watch Area Network Coordinator. This is a part-time role. Read on for full description, job description and application form. Closing date 29th March 2019 12noon.
Volunteer Passport scheme from VANEL gets support from Awards for All
VANEL are very pleased that we managed to secure funding from The National Lottery Communities Fund for our Volunteer Passport scheme specifically targeting young adults. Read on for the story and an overview of what we’re up to with this Volunteer Passport scheme.
The VANEL e-bulletin for 8th March 2019
Read a copy of the VANEL e-newsletter for 8th March 2019
Better the balance, better the world. Celebrating International Women’s Day.
In this article, Kirsty from the IGNITE team explains the origins of International Womens Day, what the day is all about and reminds us of the event on the day that VANEL are leading in Grimsby. Read on for this interesting story.
Planning ahead – we’re thinking about our Pancake Day Race on Tuesday 25 February 2020 !
We’ve just finished with Shrove Tuesday 2019 but, to CASE and VANEL, it marks one year until our Pancake Day race in 2020, which we are launching today. The race will be held on Tuesday 25 February 2020 on the Humber Bridge. We know it’s very far off, but read on for all the details of the event.
Your voluntary organisation and Copyright. A ‘need to know’ guide
Copyright is a form of Intellectual Property (IP) that is relevant to each and every charity and voluntary organisation, yet it is something that most trustees, committee members or management teams either overlook or know very little about. So take a read of our introductory guide to Copyright.
Do you host volunteers? Do you want to show your volunteers that you’re well placed to look after them? SVA is your answer
The Supporting Volunteers Award (SVA) from VANEL is a quality accreditation that lets your volunteers know that you have their best interests in mind and are committed to their volunteering journey. As an independently verified self-assessment process, SVA also gives you the chance to find out what you’re doing well and to tighten up on your volunteer hosting practices where things can be improved. So if you host volunteers you should learn more about SVA. Read on the understand why SVA is important.
VANEL Weekly e-bulletin for 1st March 2019
The VANEL weekly e-bulletin for 1st March 2019 is out. Read a copy here.
‘HANGING OUT’ in Cleethorpes is fun and friendly, thanks to a club that youngsters can enjoy for just 50p a week
The Hangout – the Youth Group for Cleethorpes – has relaunched at a new seafront venue and sees scores of youngsters enjoying computer games, karaoke, table tennis, pool, activities and refreshments. Held weekly, the first introductory session for new members is free, and 50p thereafter. Big Local North Cleethorpes originally provided funding and YMCA Humber […]
Your opinions and feedback sought on NELC Strategic Framework for Wellbeing
Notification from North East Lincolnshire Council: Dear Colleague Please find attached the Strategic Framework for Wellbeing. We are now embarking on an engagement process across the Place system to allow time for consideration of and comment on the Framework, and to stimulate thinking about the focus of the Place system and where different issues are […]
The VANEL e-bulletin for 25th January 2019
Read on for the full e-newsletter from VANEL for 25th February 2019
A CALL for North East Lincolnshire residents to unite and combat loneliness was made at a special event, which brought people together and made Blue Monday bright and cheerful for all.
The Bright Blue Monday event was held at Cleethorpes’ Moon on the Water on January 21st and was a huge success. Read on for our story from the day.
The VANEL e-bulletin for 18th November
A copy of the VANEL e-bulletin sent out on 18th January 2019.
Cyber Security Training for Small Charities and Community Groups
Do you know how to protect your organisation against a cyber-attack? Have you thought about the risks to your business if you were hacked, phished or your online presence crashed? VANEL is running this free training created by the National Cyber Security Centre specifically catering to small charities and community groups to help you understand cyber security and apply practical solutions that will keep you safe online. Wed 27th Feb pm, Cleethorpes. Places limited. Read on for lots more information.,
Could you be a Young Reporter? Do you know someone aged 12-19 who enjoys writing?
The Young Reporters are looking for new young people aged 12-19 to take on a new challenge for the new year and join up to write about what is important to them. This is an ideal opportunity for young people to gain experience writing, get their work published and be heard about the topics they are passionate about. Read on to find out more.
The VANEL weekly e-bulletin for 11th January 2019
The weekly bulletin from 11th January 2019
VANEL e-bulletin for 4th January 2019
A copy of our e-bulletin for 4th Jan 2019.
Make it your New Year’s Resolution to do something about Cyber Security during 2019 to protect your charity or non-profit from attack.
Cyber security concerns the risks to our computers, data and finance that is posed by hacking, fraud, phishing, scamming and more. Reports indicate that the charitable sector is very unprepared. VANEL is working with partners to try and help our sector understand and prepare for these cyber risks. Read on to be kept informed…
First Blue Lights Brigade CERT Team well underway with their training
Community Emergency Resilience Teams (CERT) are being formed through the Blue Lights Brigade using volunteers to prepare to help our communities should an emergency require it. Find out about how the first dozen CERT volunteers are doing on their training programme…