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Our Place, Our Future. Major consultation is open and asking all NEL residents to take part (and win prizes!)
North East Lincolnshire Council, the Police and NHS North East Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group have jointly put out a consultation which they are asking any resident of North East Lincolnshire to take part in. There are prizes to be won too! Read on for more details of the survey and how to take part (before Feb 2018)
Money Maters Masterclass training from the IGNITE team for young people
The IGNITE team are now trained up as Money Matters trainers to help talk to young people about better money management. Find out more about the Money Matters training that we can help with or offer to other young people, and find out about key issues that concern young people about their money.
Police sharing Partnership Information From for where a child may be at risk
The Police have requested that a Partnership Information Form is shared widely with partner agencies. The form should be used in circumstances when a child may be at risk. Please can all organisations who have contact with children ensure they read on to take a look at the details.
Carols by Candlelight service 14th December
All are welcome to Carols by Candlelight service at St Mary on the Sea church, Heneage Road, Grimsby on Thursday 14th December at 7pm. All welcome. Free entry. See flyer below.
Governance weekly for 8th December
Our weekly roundup of news related to governance, trusteeship and leadership: Some interesting articles and resources, an update of VANEL governance training in the new year and lots more. Read on…
Update from the Volunteer Service at VANEL
Has your organisation signed up to the Volunteer Development Service from the VANEL Volunteer Centre? If not, read on to find out much more about the service and the benefits membership brings. This is also a full update on our Volunteering services including the Volunteer Managers Network, SVA, training and more. And an important update about Do-It! Read on for the full update.
Heritage Lottery related funding update
A few updates this week from the Heritage Lottery Fund about a variety of their funding programmes. And a shameless plug for the Seaside Santa event in December at Beach Hut 9 (as part of the Heritage Lottery Fund open days programme). Read on.
News update from Healthwatch NEL
Link to the latest December edition of the e-newsletter from Healthwatch NEL.
DWP update for November
Links to the latest November news update from DWP covering Universal Credit and more.
A new guide has been published covering upcoming GDPR regulations. All charities/organisations need to have a read.
The ICO has published its “Guide to the General Data Protection Regulation”, which includes expanded sections on using consent to process personal data, contracts and possible liabilities. GDPR replaces current Data Protection legislation in May 2018 and every business and charity needs to be ready. This new guidance is valuable. Read on for more information and links.
Update from Beach Hut No 9 – Seaside Santa and 2018 Calendars!
A couple of quick updates from Beach Hut No 9 in Cleethorpes: Our 2018 Calendar is available to purchase. Come and meet Santa at our Seaside Santa event on 16th December. And we’ve updated our Beach Hut website pages. Read on for the details…
Round 4 of the Humberside Youth Association funding scheme is open until the end of January
The 4th and final round of HYA funding is now open with a closing date of 31st January 2018. Read on for a reminder of the amounts available and how to apply.
Grow Wild Community Project Funding 2018
Have you got a ridiculously exciting idea for a project that brings people together through activities that help connect their community and celebrate UK native wild flowers, plants and/or fungi? The Grow Wild funding might be of interest. Read on for all the details.
Job Vacancy at Childrens Links
Children’s Links are advertising a job vacancy for a Participation Support Officer to cover East Lindsey. Read on for further details, contact information and application forms. Closing date 13th December.
Toys for Joy scheme by CARE returns on 13th/14th December
CARE are holding their Toy’s for Joy gift giving event on 13th and 14th December. Read on for full details of how to get involved. Please share.
Charities and groups manning a shop in Freshney Place during December
During December a number of charities have a shop in Freshney Place and you’re welcome to visit. Read on for details of where, when it’s open and the groups that are there.
Updated EU Funded Business Support in the Humber handbook available
If you are involved with european funding in the Humber region or if you are interested in understanding the funding streams and support available, then a handbook circulated by the LEP will help. Read on for details of the guide.
The Listening Shop launches 5th December at Freeman Street market
The CCG Quality Team and Accord Ambassadors are working together to launch the Listening Shop, an informal “drop-in? session at Freeman Street Market open to members of the public. Read on for full details.
Government launches new charities strategy
The government has announced plans for a new civil society strategy that will coordinate and improve how public sector bodies interact with the charity sector. Read the announcement in full and also read responses from bodies representing the charitable sector. What might it mean? We’ll find out in time, but it’s worth keeping up with progress. Have a read.
There was a Budget. And the voluntary sector didn’t get much of a mention
We just had an Autumn Budget and this review from NAVCA points out all the key points that we need to be aware of in the voluntary and community sector. In particular it highlights what was missing. Want to know the relevance of the budget to your organisation? read on…