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ABP and Partners Support Conservation Efforts in Immingham
Read on to find out more about the latest conservation efforts from VANEL Member organisations Humber Nature Partnership and Humber Conservation Volunteers.
Grimsby and District Live at Home Tea Party
Grimsby and District Live at Home Scheme are holding a tea party at Cleethorpes Memorial Hall on Friday 31st March 2017 from 1:30pm – 4pm. Read on for full details.
Governance Weekly for 9th February
Our weekly roundup of news related to governance, trusteeship and leadership. This week a reminder about our next upcoming training sessions as well as some challenging and thought provoking articles for all trustees to consider.
Climb4 Spotivate Success
Yesterday, Climb4’s Chief Executive Sarah Hagerup dropped into the VANEL office to give us the latest news on Climb4’s Sportivate funded ‘Yes You Can – Dance’ programme which started earlier this month.
Investment Readiness for Social Investment Workshop
There will be a Key Fund’s Workshop on Thursday 23rd March 2017. The workshop is aimed at anyone who is looking to apply for social investment and who has not applied in the past. Read on for full details and to book your place.
Level 2 Food Hygiene Discounted Courses From VANL.
Voluntary Action North Lincolnshire are offering are offering externally accredited Level 2 Food Hygiene at a discounted price during February and March for anyone who runs any catering project, or who works in a kitchen. Read on for full details.
IGNITE: Resilience and Relationships Framework Event at Havelock Academy
On Monday 6th February, VANEL’s IGNITE team showcased the work we have been doing with young people at the launch of a Resilience and Relationships event at Havelock school. The event, which was organised by the R&R team in partnership with NEL council.
IGNITE Update: A Thank You From The Teenage Cancer Trust
Back in December VANEL’s IGNITE team supported a young person as they organised a charity five-a-side match in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. Here is a letter from the charity thanking the IGNITE team for their support.
The Environment Now Fund: Open For Round Two.
In light of the IGNITE teams’ success following their successful funding application to The Environment Now for their CGI Virtual Reality Experience ‘Pipes Away’, don’t miss your chance to apply for the next round of funding. The Environment Now is open for applications from young people aged 17-24 years who have innovative solutions to pressing environmental issues using digital technology.
IGNITE’s Latest Funding Success: Pipes Away!
VANEL’s IGNITE team are pleased to announce that they have been successful in applying to The Environment Now to fund their exciting CGI Virtual Reality Experience Pipes Away! Read on for full details about this exciting new project!
Mental Health Level 1 Half Day Workshop
The Independent forum are offering free places on a half day Level 1 Mental Health Training Course for young people. For more information please contact Jenny Hodson. Jenny@vanel.org.uk
Do You Know A Talented Singer, Band or Musician?
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.
Governance Weekly for 2nd February
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.
VANEL’s Community Health Champions Project Visits New Venues
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.
Find Your Perfect Volunteer Placement with VANEL’S Volunteer Centre
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.
Do You Have The Time To Make A Difference To Seafarer’s Visiting Immingham Docks?
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’s Restorative Practices Champion Marcus Czarnecki Unveils New Workbook
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: Reaching Communities Funding Surgery at VANEL
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.
Accessing European Funding Workshop This February
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.
Governance Weekly for 25th January
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.