Welcome to the first edition of the East Durham Trust E-Newsletter for 2010.
We hope you have enjoyed the Christmas and New Year Celebrations. Although the weather maybe a little bleak at the moment, you are hopefully ready to start 2010 with an optimistic outlook, and ready to face any fresh challenges this year may bring.
If you or your organisation have any news or views that you would like to share with Trust members and e-newsletter subscribers, please get in touch with Lindsey who can help you promote your community organisation's successes, opportunities and events.
You can email: lindsey.w...@eastdurhamtrust.org.uk <mailto:lindsey.w...@eastdurhamtrust.org.uk> or tel: 0191 5693511
News
Vacancy - Development Manager
We are sad to announce the forthcoming departure of Lisa Gardiner from her role at the Trust. Lisa has been with the Trust for several years, during which time she has been a great asset to the organisation. Lisa will be moving onto pastures new having secured the in the position of Deputy Chief Executive at North Tyneside Voluntary Organisation Development Agency, or VODA as it is more commonly known.
We would like to thank Lisa for her hard work and commitment and wish her all the very best for the future
In light of Lisa's departure we are now looking to recruit a well organised and dynamic individual with a track record in management to manage the external development of the organisation.
The successful candidate will manage a small team of staff responsible for various Community support roles and a number of Project Co-ordinators. Directly responsible to the Chief Executive the post holder would be expected to have experience of managing people and projects as well as having a strong commitment to Community Development and Engagement.
Applicants would be expected to be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, a committed and flexible approach to work and experience of working to deadlines.
The salary for this position is £28,553 pa
Download an application pack from our Resources > General resources section of our website <http://www.eastdurhamtrust.org.uk/index2.php?option=com_yanc&act=stat...> or contact:
Vicki Larkin, email vicki.lar...@eastdurhamtrust.org.uk <mailto:vicki.lar...@eastdurhamtrust.org.uk> or Colin Jackson, email colin.jack...@eastdurhamtrust.org.uk <mailto:colin.jack...@eastdurhamtrust.org.uk> or telephone 0191 5693511.
If you would like further information about the post please contact Malcolm Fallow - Email: malcolm.fal...@eastdurhamtrust.org.uk <mailto:malcolm.fal...@eastdurhamtrust.org.uk>
Closing date: 13th January 2010
Interview date: 1st February 2010
Free Art Classes
Arts for Wellbeing is a new service for people living in County Durham. If you are a carer, a new parent, or have a long term health condition, you can join an activity for free.
Based on the belief that art is good for you, r t projects offer a range of creative activities to improve the health and wellbeing of people and their communities.
They deliver sessions in digital photography, painting, drawing, mosaics, silk painting, crafts, and much more.
RT Projects deliver sessions across County Durham. To find out more, contact Stuart Flude on 07771 566 511 or Emma Beattie 07900 045 626 or email rtproje...@gmail.com <mailto:rtproje...@gmail.com>
Charities Face New Charges for Playing Music
The NCVO 'Don't Stop the Music' Campaign is against the Government's decision to make charities and other not for profits pay for a licence when they play recorded music in their own premises. To date, charitable organisations have been exempt from these charges and NCVO believes this should continue.
Since the Intellectual Property Office consulted on this issue last year, NCVO has been concerned at the disproportionate impact that the proposed changes will have on a significant number of charities. The new licensing system, which is due to come into force in April 2010, is estimated to cost the voluntary and community sector upwards of £20 million.
To find out more about the campaign or to get involved visit the NVCO <http://www.eastdurhamtrust.org.uk/index2.php?option=com_yanc&act=stat...> website.
Green Community Award Launched
Community groups across the North East are being encouraged to enter the Green Community Award. The Award, which is part of the Evening Chronicle's Environment Awards 2009, is sponsored by SustainNE, the regional champion body for sustainable development in the North East. SustaiNE hosts Brighter Futures Together a simple, helpful toolkit for sustainability that is packed full of ideas for ways to improve neighbourhoods, helping people to make a happier and stronger future for their community.
The closing date for entries is Monday 11 January 2010.
For further information visit the Evening Chronicle website. <http://www.eastdurhamtrust.org.uk/index2.php?option=com_yanc&act=stat...>
Driving forward the past
Peterlee based charity East Durham Community Transport is celebrating the mining heritage of East Durham by displaying the Banners and operating dates of East Durham Collieries on its minibus fleet.
Each vehicle has been adorned with the name of a Colliery and the dates that it opened and closed, and also a pictorial representation of the Banner for that Colliery.
Liam Weatherill, Manager of East Durham Community Transport, said "We believe that it is very important to remember and celebrate the mining heritage of the area in which we provide our services. Many of the people that travel on our vehicles worked in the local pits and they are tremendously proud of their heritage and the Colliery villages that they belong to.
We provide services for many local groups and projects from East Durham and they travel far and wide using vehicles in our fleet and this small gesture shows that we are proud to be from East Durham and proud to remember our mining heritage. "
For more information on East Durham Community Transport services, please contact Liam Weatherill, Manager, on 0191-5184321 or visit their website. <http://www.eastdurhamtrust.org.uk/index2.php?option=com_yanc&act=stat...>
Funding
New Grants Scheme Announced by Children in Need
Small grants of up to £10,000 are available to groups supporting children and young people.
The new scheme marks the first time Children in Need have run a UK-wide small grants programme and is aimed predominantly at organisations which have not previously considered applying.
The programme is open to any third sector organisation working with children and young people under the age of 18.
There will be four funding rounds with deadlines on:
* 15 January.
* 15 April.
* 15 July.
* 15 October.
It is expected the total funding for both the small and large grants schemes will be in excess of £38 million in 2010 and will be administered through seven regional bases.
For more information please click here <http://www.eastdurhamtrust.org.uk/index2.php?option=com_yanc&act=stat...> .
Source: Third Sector
Comic Relief's Older People's Programme
Comic Relief's Older People's Programme aims to support people aged 65 and older in the UK to bring positive change to their communities.
Letters of interest are invited from community groups and organisations where older people are developing ideas for action using a variety of approaches including:
development of social enterprises;
forums for older people;
local community activities; and
campaigning.
Comic Relief particularly welcomes applications which address the needs of those who experience the greatest levels of isolation and exclusion, such as:
Black and minority ethnic elders;
frail older people;
older people with mental health needs;
older carers; and
those on lower incomes.
Grants of between £15,000 and £40,000 are available for up to three years and applicants must be able to demonstrate the active engagement of older people in the development and delivery of the work.
Comic Relief <http://www.eastdurhamtrust.org.uk/index2.php?option=com_yanc&act=stat...>
Source: Grantfinder
Events
Pop in for a Cuppa and Discuss your Health and Social Care Concerns
County Durham LINk is holding a coffee morning at East Durham Trust Community House on Friday 22nd January 2010 from 10am till 12.30pm. There will be FREE tea, coffee and cakes for everyone as we celebrate the work County Durham LINk has done over the last 12 months. Members of the LINk Management Committee will be available to answer your questions and we also look forward to hearing what concerns you have about health and social care in your area.
For more information please ring Clare Sandford on 01325 327430 or 07890642697 or e-mail at cl...@pcp.uk.net <mailto:cl...@pcp.uk.net>
Question Time with the Charity Commission and HMRC
<http://www.eastdurhamtrust.org.uk/index2.php?option=com_yanc&act=stat...> The Small Charities Coalition is hosting an event that will give your charity the opportunity to talk directly with the HMRC and the Charity Commission about what really matters to small charities
The 'question time' style event with the Charity Commission and HMRC on Wednesday 20th January 2010.
This is an opportunity for you to air your views about issues that affect you and your charity. Both the Charity Commission and HMRC are keen to hear what you have to say and find solutions to how they can better support your work.
Just send an email to eve...@smallcharities.org.uk <mailto:eve...@smallcharities.org.uk> with your name and organisation.
If you are unable to make it to the event you can still share your views by completing a brief on line survey which will only take around 5-8 minutes to complete.They'd also be interested in hearing any particular questions you would like to ask the panel members at the event, whether or not you can be present.
If you would like to be entered for the prize draw of a bottle of champagne or Amazon vouchers then please give them your details at the end of the survey. <http://www.eastdurhamtrust.org.uk/index2.php?option=com_yanc&act=stat...>
Coffee Morning at Seaton Community Association
On Saturday 16th January 2010 10.00am - 12.00 in aid of the George Elmy Lifeboat restoration Fund. Everyone welcome.
For further information contact Beatrice Lewis 0191 5815316
The New Peterlee Prince's Trust Team
Staff at The new Peterlee Prince's Trust are holding an open day at their new premises in Peterlee Town Centre on Tuesday 12th January for anyone to pop along and find out more about their work. The Prince's Trust run personal development courses for young people between the age of 16 - 25.
The open day will held between 10am - 3pm at 1a Yoden Way, Peterlee, SR8 1BP
For more details on the open day, or if you would like to refer a young person onto the course contact Kelly Henderson on 0191 5868103 or 07975549257
Policy
New Version of National Government/Third Sector Compact
A "refreshed" Compact document - 'The Compact on relations between Government and the Third Sector In England' - was published on16th December 2010. Compact Voice, <http://www.eastdurhamtrust.org.uk/index2.php?option=com_yanc&act=stat...> the sector's national link in the process, has a summary of the main changes from the previous version,
Download the full Compact document or 'An introduction to the Compact', for those not familiar with the Compact concept. from the official web page at http://www.thecompact.org.uk/refresh <http://www.eastdurhamtrust.org.uk/index2.php?option=com_yanc&act=stat...> .
Source: Vol Resource
Trustee and Goverance Information Centre
NCVO have now launched Trustee and Governance Information Centre. It contains a wealth of information for trustees, boards and anyone working in third sector governance.
The Information Centre covers a wide range of Trustee and Governance topics including responsibilities and duties of trustees, holding effective board meetings, how to change your governing document, and the CEO's relationship with the board. For further information visit the Trustee and Governance Information Centre. <http://www.eastdurhamtrust.org.uk/index2.php?option=com_yanc&act=stat...>
Volunteering
New Social Network for Volunteers and Volunteer Managers
i-volunteer is a new online social network that will enable people that care passionately about their community, either as volunteers or by managing the work of volunteers, to connect with, learn from, inspire and support each other in what they are trying to do. i-volunteer also aims to provide an independent source of comment about all things volunteering in the UK through commissioned editorial and features, as well as via the posts and comments made by the i-volunteer community.
It offers many of the tools that you have come to expect from other social networks, such as individual profiles, groups, posts and features and there is already a group for those involved in Employer Supported Volunteering and a number of volunteer centres are setting up their own too.
To visit the site go to www.i-volunteer.org.uk <http://www.eastdurhamtrust.org.uk/index2.php?option=com_yanc&act=stat...>
Volunteering Charter agreed with TUC
The Trades Union Congress and Volunteering England have produced a joint 'Charter for Strengthening Relations Between Paid Staff and Volunteers'. It aims to strengthen the ties between paid staff and volunteers, with the trade union movement, itself one of the biggest examples of volunteering, recognising the value that volunteers provide to the economy and wider society. Visit the TUC <http://www.eastdurhamtrust.org.uk/index2.php?option=com_yanc&act=stat...> web! site for basic guidance on legal issues and a link to the Charter.
Source: VolResource
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