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| South Forum e-Newsletter 2nd May 2008
Hello everyone and welcome to the latest edition of the South Forum e-newsletter. Featured in this edition:
If you would like to announce anything or have a feature you would like included in future e-newsletters, please contact Sue Lowe on 0191 5228447 or e-mail sue.lowe@sunderlandcommunitynetwork.org.uk
South Forum E-Voting Website Consultation Results One of the main roles of any Forum is that its members are given the opportunity to voice their views and opinions. With this in mind, at the South Forum monthly meeting held on Wednesday 26th March at Plains Farm and Humbledon Community Initiative those attending took part in an e-voting exercise focusing on the South Forum Website, www.southforum.org.uk, 25 members of the South Forum took part in the exercise. The South Forum website has many uses but we wanted to know how many members used the site and if they didn't to find out why that was. We are currently in the process of reviewing our website and want the content of our website to reflect the interests of our membership. Above all, the South Forum website must be useful in achieving the aims and objectives of the South Forum. There were some interesting points raised from the exercise for example:
The full results of the e-vote can be viewed here Future South Forum Projects At the South Forum meeting on 30th April we discussed the idea of identifying projects that the South Forum membership can work together on and see through. We would like to start some debate on the subject. Do we choose a big project that benefits the whole of the South area? Or do we have a couple of smaller projects running at the same time? At this stage the most important aspect is how we agree what the project or projects will be and that everyone has the opportunity to get involved. We will shortly be arranging meetings in each of the three wards to look at issues and needs. In the meantime, if anyone has any thoughts or ideas, please contact Anthony on 0191 5228447 or by email at anthony.gonzalez@sunderlandcommunitynetwork.org.uk . We want to hear from you!  South Forum Community Event - Saturday 12th July We have had an excellent response from members wanting to take part in the Community Event on the 12th July. We want everyone to be involved so if you would like any further information please contact Anthony on the number above or email him at the above e-mail address.
To mark National Volunteers' Week, Sunderland Volunteering Forum will be holding its sixth annual event to celebrate volunteering and the voluntary and community sector within Sunderland. The aim of the event is to bring volunteers from across the City of Sunderland together to share experiences, celebrate diversity within the sector and thank them for all of their hard work and support over the past twelve months. There will be a range of relaxing, fun and stimulating themed activities on the day, along with a buffet lunch and free raffle. The Volunteer Celebration Event will take place on Thursday 5th June 2008 from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm, and will be held at St Mary's Church, Bridge Street, Sunderland For a booking form and further details, please click here. Sunderland Community Network Recruiting New Members SCDN is a network of voluntary community and faith sector groups operating within the City of Sunderland and is currently looking for new members. Who can be involved?
Why should my group/organisation join the SCN? If your group or organisation isn't’t yet a member of the network then think about it! You don’t have to do anything except register by simply contacting Christine Jones, Network Administrator on 0191 5651566 or by email at niki.mackay@sunderlandcommunitynetwork.org.uk The categories this year are:- - Employers of Between 51 and 250 Staff - Employers of Up To 10 Staff A farewell concert in aid of the Mayor's Charities featuring Sunderland Symphony Music For All with Eddie Gratton will be held on Thursday, 8th May 2008 at 6.30pm at The Council Chamber Civil Centre. Tickets cost £5.00 and includes refreshments. Contact Graeme Atkinson or Catherine Davis in The Mayor's Office on 0191 5531332 or 0191 5531342. Sunderland Heritage Forum - History Fair - Saturday 7th June 2008 Sunderland Heritage Forum will be holding a History Fair at the Seaburn Centre, Sunderland on Saturday, 7th June from 10.00am to 4.00pm. There will be everything concerned with family and local history, including exhibitions, demonstrations, re-enactments, historic bus trips, indoor & outdoor displays and trade stands selling books, prints, postcards and antiquities. Free admission and parking. For further information contact 0191 567 8887 or Sunderland.history.fair@hotmail.co.uk
Adult Learner's Week AimHigher are organising an adult learning event during Adult Learner's Week, which will take place at Crowtree Leisure Centre on Saturday 24th May. This will be a promotional event for adult learners in conjunction with all Tyne and Wear partner institutions, offering information and guidance on progression routes and courses available to them throughout Tyne and Wear. There will be approximately 30 exhibitors in attendance, with a series of presentations running through out the day. Sarah Woods from AimHigher is currently in the process of recruiting partner organisations as exhibitors, targeting community education providers, FE colleges, Work-Based Learning Providers and others. If you are interested in attending, please contact Sarah directly on 0191 515 2746 or by email to sarah.woods@sunderland.ac.uk Click here for further Information Sunderland VCS Training Needs Audit Report 2007/08 To view the Training Needs Audit Report, please click here. If you wish to discuss this report please contact Rob Charlton, Training and Development Co-ordinator on 0191 5651566 To view the Sunderland CVS Workforce Development Training Programme for Summer 2008, please click here. If you require any additional information please contact Rob Charlton on 0191 5651566 To view details of training courses being run by VODA over the next few months, please click on the relevant link: Risk Assessment Balancing The Books Fundraising
Initially 1 Year with 2 years additional funding available from Henry Smith Charity CHANCE are looking for a Community Project Co-ordinator who will be responsible for the overall Project. To develop, resource and co-ordinate a range of education, health and family support initiatives to address the health and social needs of residents within the East End and Hendon. To secure public and voluntary sector income to help ensure the long-term sustainability of CHANCE. The ideal candidate must hold a Must hold a JNC Level 2 or above in Community & Youth work or equivalent with at least three years experience of supervisory/management in a similar role and be a team player.This post is subject to holding a CRB enhanced disclosure. Closing date is Wednesday 14th May;
Short listing will take place on Monday 19th May with interviews being held on Tuesday 27th May.
Sunderland Coalfield Forum The Sunderland Coalfield Forum is an independent voluntary organisation and a registered charity. The organisation’s mission is to provide a coherent and consistent voice for residents, community groups and voluntary sector organisations and to work collaboratively with statutory sector organisations in a common effort to improve community facilities and advance the social, economic, education and leisure opportunities across the Coalfields area with the objective of improving the conditions of life for community members. The Forum is managed by a Committee of twelve representatives that have been elected from the membership. Currently there are 369 Forum members. The Coalfield Forum has received funding for the following posts: Development Coordinator - NJC Salary Point 29 – 31 (£23,749 – £25,320) (Pay Award Pending) Fixed Term Until September 2008 As the Development Coordinator, you will support the ongoing development of Sunderland Coalfield Forum to enable it to be become a flourishing independent organisation that is representative of the communities it serves. You will seek to develop the capacity of individuals, community groups and voluntary organisations so that residents of the area can advocate and campaign for change to improve services and opportunities that impact upon their quality of life to build sustainable communities for the future. A particular focus will be working with people with disabilities and their carers, disadvantaged communities and older and young people. Candidates must have relevant qualifications/experience e.g. Youth and Community Work or relevant qualification/experience. The post holder will require a minimum of two years management experience in either a voluntary or paid capacity. Administrative Officer - Salary £13,062 (£6.77 per hour) pro rata - 16 Hours Per Week Fixed Term until September 2008
An opportunity has arisen for the above post for a temporary period within the Coalfield Forum. The duties will include data input on financial systems and data base systems, general administration to include post management, stationery orders, filing, venue and catering booking, mailouts for meetings and updating their website. Support will be provided to the successful candidate. If you require any information please contact Vivienne Metcalfe on 0191 561 4577 or email vivienne.metcalfe@sunderland.gov.uk
Community and Cultural Services - Community Development Administration Officer £14,197 - £14 882 (pay award pending) 37 hours per week. Fixed Term to 31 March 2009 The Community Development Team seeks to appoint a suitably qualified or experienced individual to provide a wide range of administrative services to support the work of the team. Application packs are available by telephoning Ask Recruitment on (0191) 5204840, (Opening times Monday – Friday 8.00am until 6.30pm) or email askrecruitment@sunderland.gov.uk Closing Date: Monday 5th May
Department for Children, Schools and Families / Big Lottery Fund – myplace (England) The Big Lottery Fund has announced the launch of a new £190 million programme to support projects that deliver world class facilities for young people. The programme is called myplace and will run between 2008 and 2010. It is funded by the Department for Children, Schools and Families and will be delivered by the Big Lottery Fund on behalf of the DCSF. The programme has been developed following the report “Aiming High for young people: a ten year strategy for positive activities”, which set out the Government’s vision for improving youth facilities in response to clear ongoing demand from young people, parents and communities for more and better places for young people to go. Grants of between £1 million and £5 million will be available for projects that deliver all four of the following outcomes: All projects will need to demonstrate genuine cross-sector partnership between public sector bodies and third and/or private sector organisations, and BIG will look for capital and ongoing revenue co-financing as clear indication of the depth of this partnership. All applications must have the full endorsement of the top-tier local authority to demonstrate that the project responds to local needs and priorities as identified in the Children and Young People’s Plan and Local Area Agreement. Applications will need to be led by a single organisation, which can be from either the public, third or private sector. (Private sector organisations leading bids will need to operate on a not-for-profit basis and account for funding separately.) Third sector-led projects may face particular challenges to develop a sustainable delivery model; therefore, BIG will award a £50,000 revenue grant to every successful third sector-led project to be used for development work to secure the long term viability of the project. Projects must also demonstrate evidence of the real participation of young people, particularly disadvantaged young people, in the development, design and future of running of the project. £160 million will be available to support projects in the first year, of which £50 million will be available for fast track projects that are already well developed and are therefore able to submit robust business and capital plans with their application. Application and guidance materials for the first funding round will be available from Tuesday 6 May 2008 from BIG’s website: www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_myplace There will be two possible application routes:
• The standard route will provide applicants with an in-principle investment decision prior to providing capacity building support to help them develop their detailed delivery plans. The deadline for standard route applications will be Tuesday 30 September 2008. For more information about this or BIG’s other programmes contact BIG’s information team: telephone 0845 4102030 or email general.enquiries@biglotteryfund.org.uk BIG will also be running a number of regional seminars in early May for prospective applicants to this programme. The North East seminar will take place in Newcastle on the morning of Friday 16 May. For more information about this seminar contact BIG’s regional office for the North East on 0191 376 1600. BIG expects to open a second funding round in early 2009 to commit a further £30 million, plus any surplus from the first round. However, potential applicants should note that the focus of the second round will be determined following a review of this first year of the programme.
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Volunteer Celebration Event - Thursday 5th June 2008 
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