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IGNITE are looking for more young leaders like Mica. Are you one? Do you know someone?
Last week we shared photos of a recent Vegan Cake fundraising event organised by a local young leader who is being supported by the IGNITE team. Read a full story about that event and why this sort of activity is what IGNITE is all about.
Get your Calendar for 2018 now and support both Beach Hut No. 9 and RNLI Cleethorpes
We’ve been taking pre-orders for our new Beach Hut No 9 2018 Calendars, but now we have them in stock! A photographic celebration of Cleethorpes beach huts and seaside scenes, it’s also a great way to raise funds for RNLI Cleethorpes. Read on for more details and how to get your calendar.
There’s a lot of investment about to start across Cleethorpes.
The Cleethorpes Regeneration Programme recently funded by the Coastal Communities Fund will be getting underway soon. £6.7m will be invested in Cleethorpes over the next three years. On 9th November there is a public event at Cleethorpes Library where you can find out lots more. Read on for details of the programme, the funding and the event.
Santa’s Seaside Grotto is at Beach Hut No 9 on 16th December
It’s nearly Christmas, and as part of a nationwide celebration of Heritage Lottery projects Beach Hut No. 9 in Cleethorpes is holding a Santa’s Grotto day on 16th December. Read on for the details and we’ll see you there.
A Nightmare at VANEL. Thanks to all who were involved with our Halloween get together
Last week we were inviting members to join us at VANEL offices for our Halloween spooktacular – “a Nightmare at VANEL”. This week a quick thanks to those who took part and a few embarrassing photos. Read on.
Crime Reduction Fund round 2 is now open for applications.
Voluntary and Community Groups in North East Lincolnshire can apply for funding to support crime reduction and community safety projects as a second round of bidding is opened by the North East Lincolnshire Community Safety Partnership. The latest round of CRF funding is now open and closes again on 30th November. Read on for information about the fund and how to apply.
Community Transport. Join in the national inquiry and help shape community transport
Are you a small community transport provider? Do you or does somebody you know use community transport services? A national inquiry is looking at a new approach to the licensing of community transport organisations and their drivers. If this impacts you or is of interest read on to find out more and how to keep up to date with the inquiry.
Trustees’ Week is coming soon. Here’s our Governance weekly for 2nd November
Our weekly roundup of news related to governance, trusteeship and leadership: It’s nearly Trustees’ Week so a few updates on what is happening…
Henry Smith Charity announces new Main Grants strategy
Read on for a quick update from the Henry Smith Charity on how they are rethinking their main grants strategy.
Disclosure and Barring Service at VANEL is busier than ever
There’s no let up in the demand for Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the moment. October was VANEL’s busiest month all year. So a reminder that VANEL offers this service. Read on for more details of the service.
Interested in finding out much more about WordPress? We’ve got a masterclass in December
WordPress is a godsend for charities. It’s an essentially free tool for building everything from the simplest to the most complex websites. All VANEL websites are built in WordPress as are a huge number of charity websites worldwide and locally. We have a WordPress masterclass all day on Tuesday 12th December to help you really understand this tool. Read on for lots of details and how to book.
Learn how to make your e-newsletter work well with our Mailchimp training
There are still places available on our two Mailchimp training sessions in November. (3rd and 28th November). Read on for a few more details and how to book.
Keep an eye on ACEVO’s “30 things to think about” blog this November
It’s ACEVO’s 30th birthday, so they’re publishing a thought provoking piece every day during November to a dedicated website. Read more and find the link to the new website
VANEL’s IGNITE team now recruiting a Youth Leadership Worker
VANEL is advertising now for the position of Youth Leadership Worker in the IGNITE team. The closing date for applications is 24th November. Read on for advert, job description and application process.
HWRCC AGM is on 16th November
Humber and Wolds Rural Community Council (HWRCC) are holding their AGM in Barton on 16th November and everyone is invited. Their theme this year is “Contributing to and supporting the health and wellbeing of our organisations, communities and residents” and there is an invitation to come along before the AGM for an event around their theme. Read on for details.
October update from the DWP. Universal Credit facts and figures and more
Following the recent event at Centre4 looking into the impact of Universal Credit recently you may be interested in this update from DWP which includes information about Universal Credit amongst other news.
“Safe and Well” – A Humberside Fire and Rescue Service Conference – 9 November 2017
You are invited to attend a free Humberside wide conference on Safe and Well services offered by Humberside Fire and Rescue Service. This event will focus on the Service’s approach to prevention activities with an aim of promoting wider health and wellbeing outcomes for our communities of Humberside. Read on for all the details.
Welcome on board. Two new Trustees join the VANEL team
At the VANEL AGM in October we were joined on the VANEL board by two new Trustees. Read on to meet Graham Johnston and Steve Beasant.
Please can you support CARE’s Christmas Appeal?
In November and December, CARE run two Christmas schemes and are hoping people can consider helping them with one or both of their schemes – Toy’s for Joy and Create a Hamper. Read on for information, flyers and how to get involved.
Buy your 2018 Calendar from Beach Hut No.9 and support RNLI Cleethorpes
Beach Hut No. 9 has produced a calendar for 2018 and this is now available for pre-order. Calendars will arrive in a few weeks and there is a discount for early orders! All profits from the Calendar will be donated to RNLI Cleethorpes. So order your calendar now! Read on for all the details.