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Local Charities Day Friday 16th December 2016
The work work of small local charities and community groups is being recognised on Friday 16th December 2016 as part of the newly introduced ‘Local Charities Day’. Local Charities Day aims to shine a spotlight on the work of small local charities and community groups, and provide them with a platform to promote the work that they do. Read on for more information and how you can get involved.
North East Lincolnshire’s Local Safeguarding Children’s Board Annual Report
Read on to view or download the annual report from North East Lincolnshire’s Local Safeguarding Children’s Board (LSCB).
LocalGiving’s #GiveMe5 Campaign Goes Live on Friday 16th December 2016
LocalGiving’s #GiveMe5 campaign goes live on the newly recognised ‘Local Charities Day’ on Friday 16th December 2016. For every £5 donation made to a participating charity through Localgiving between 00:00am and 23:59pm on the 16th of December, that charity will be placed into a draw to be doubled by an extra £5 of match funding. Up to 1,000 £5 donations will be matched as part of this promotion. For more information, and to find out how your organisation can benefit from the campaign, visit www.localgiving.org/resources
Charities Act 2016: New Fundraising Rules
On Tuesday 1st November 2016, new rules for charity fundraising came into effect. The new rules affect the trustees’ annual reports of larger charities that fundraise from the public, as well as the contents of the agreements that must be in place when professional fundraisers or other businesses (‘commercial participators’) raise money for charities. They will help charities to demonstrate their commitment to protecting donors and the public, including vulnerable people, from poor fundraising practices.
CARE’s Toys for Joy Scheme This December
Each year CARE’S Toys for Joys Scheme provides good quality toys and gifts for children of families in genuine financial need. If you work for a local organisation or agency, and know of a family who could benefit from this scheme, you can bring them along to select a few toys for a child this Christmas. This year’s Toys for Joy Scheme will take place on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th December at Grimsby Neighbourhood Centre, 289A Weelsby Street (Corner of Wellington Street) from 10am until 3pm.
The next Toys for Joys Scheme will take place on Friday 16th December at Immingham Civic Centre Hub, Pelham Road from 10am until 3pm. For more information or to nominate a family who would benefit from the Toys to Joy Scheme, please call 01472 232 310. Alternatively you can email enquiries@carelincs.co.uk
Epilepsy Services Review in NEL
People with epilepsy in North East Lincolnshire are being offered the opportunity to take part in a short survey where they can highlight their needs and the information and support that would help them. Read on to access the survey. For more information please contact the Accord team on 0300 3000 563, or email nelccg.accord@nhs.net
Humber Coast and Vale Sustainability and Transformation Plan
The Humber Coast and Vale Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP) is the first stage in a programme of work that was started in April 2016 by a partnership of local authorities, NHS commissioners and providers and other community based organisations. Their vision is for everyone living in Humber Coast and Vale to start well, live well and age well by helping patients to manage their own care effectively, reduce dependance on hospitals and use resources more effectively. Read on for more information or visit their website, www.northeastlincolnshireccg.nhs.uk
Health Watch Recruiting Executive Board Positions
Healthwatch North East Lincolnshire (HWNEL) is recruiting for Executive Board members (Voluntary). Members need to be able to represent the views of others and to have a good knowledge and experience of health and social care services. Read on to read the full job description and contact details. Completed applications must be received by noon on Wednesday 7th December 2016 and interviews will be held shortly thereafter.
Funding Round Up
Read on to find out about funding opportunities from the Galaxy Hot Chocolate fund, Co-Op, BBC Children In Need and much more.
Thinkspiration Workshop Next Week
Join Alex and Heather at the YMCA on Tuesday 29th November 2016 for their Thinkspiration workshop for young people aged 17 – 25, to discuss ideas for environmental projects. The event will take place from 1pm until 3pm and you could receive up to £10,000 funding to use digital technology to find innovative solutions to pressing environmental issues. Confirm your place by contacting Jenny@vanel.org.uk
Governance Weekly for 25th November
Our weekly roundup of news related to governance, trusteeship and charity leadership. Last week was Trustees’ Week with a wealth of news. Just a small amount of news this week plus new executive committee opportunities at Healthwatch and dates for a few VANEL governance training courses in the new year.
Introducing the new #iwill Fund
The #iwill Fund aims to use £40 of government seed-funding up to 2020 in order to engage people aged 10-20 in Social Action. This week the first three organisations that will deliver and distribute the funding have been announced. Read on for more information about the fund, the providers and what next.
CERT need your help in deciding what training they can offer you
CERT are carrying out a Voluntary Sector Training Survey in order to find out what training might be needed by the sector so that they can provide additional training from their current budgets. Find out more and complete the survey.
The Voluntary Sector reacts to the Autumn Statement
After yesterdays Autumn Statement we’ve got a quick roundup of what the reaction has been in the Voluntary Sector and links to some of the quick analysis of what it means to our organisations.
World Toilet Day and Explorabubble Launch
Read on to find out about the IGNITE team’s World Toilet Day event which took place in People’s Park on Saturday 19th November 2016. The event aimed to raise awareness of the global sanitation crisis and served as the launch-pad for the O2 funded project Explorabubble. For more information about World Toilet Day contact Victoria@vanel.org.uk. For more information about upcoming Explorabubble events keep your eyes peeled on Explorabubble’s social media pages. Twitter: @Explorabubble. Instagram: @ExplorabubbleO2. Alternatively, email Helen@vanel.org.uk.
Carols by Candlelight at St Marys Church
St Mary’s Catholic Church are holding Carols by Candlelight on 7th December. Read on for full details.
Compass FM Community Awards
Compass FM held their Community Awards event recently and VANEL were there to present the award for Volunteer of the Year.
Accord invite you to take part in the Epilepsy Survey
People with epilepsy in North East Lincolnshire are being offered the opportunity to take part in a survey where they can highlight their needs and the information and support that would help them. Read on for full information about this from Accord.
Humber Coast and Vale Sustainability and Transformation Plan
Accord are circulating information about the STP covering our region. This is an ongoing programme and this background information is a useful starting point. Read on.
Lincolnshire Volunteer Card 2017 Training Dates
Read on to find out about VANEL’s Lincolnshire Volunteer Card (LVC) 2017 training dates. The LVC training comprises of six two hour modules and is available free of charge to people of all ages who are unemployed, residents of North East Lincolnshire and who are interested in volunteering. For more information or to book your place, contact Liz at the Volunteer Centre. Liz@vanel.org.uk. Call (01472) 231 123.