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 News and Information for
Community Organisations, Charities & Social Enterprises
12 October 2015
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DCA News & Events
 Wednesday
Wimborne Kurlers win the Clubs Kurling Competition on 26 September!
Brendoncare, a charity supporting older people in the South of England run nine kurling clubs across the county with two of those being based at CLARC, the Community Learning & Resource Centre. The two clubs run on both a Monday and Wednesday morning from 10:30
and new members are always welcome. For further information you can contact Brendoncare’s Poole office on 01202 722211 and for information on any of the other activities offered at CLARC or for information on hiring a room you can call 01202 847600.
Save the Date
DCA's AGM
DCA’s AGM will be held on the morning of 10th December 2015 at Kingston Maurward in Dorchester, more details to follow shortly.
 Dorset
Community Action continues to support Livewell, a one-stop-shop that will help people with their health and wellbeing, to develop its network of local VCSE service providers who can support people referred from Livewell. Recent work has included:
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Setting up Outreach Venues including through our fire service partners, and network of community fire stations.
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Ongoing promotion of Livewell through the North Dorset PPG, POPP network meetings, Volunteer Centre, and Diabetes Group.
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Development of new partnerships including Aster Living – to promote LiveWell across their service (Extra Care, Supported Living, Sheltered Accommodation and Housing Estates).
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Development of our VCSE sector database of groups who can either support Livewell through making referrals or provide services on behalf of Livewell.
The Livewell Telephone number is 0800 8401628 / 01305 233105.
For more information on how you can participate in Livewell contact: Paula Bennetts,
paula.b...@dorsetcommunityaction.org.uk, or Rob Pollard,
rob.p...@dorsetcommunityaction.org.uk
With the roll out of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) model county wide through the Better Together programme, the DCA team has been supporting work to develop the VCSE sector engagement model including:
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Supporting the Channel 3 workforce development learning events;
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Development of work with the POPP network (Champions & Wayfinders), and health & social care coordinators;
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An audit of VCSE services across all Localities. The aim is produce up to date information to support our work at MDT’s;
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Audit of the needs of Dorset VCSE sector groups to provide services as part of the Better Together programme (e.g.; Quality Assurance, Training, Funding Advice);
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Attendance at MDT meetings at selected GP practices – North, East,Weymouth & Portland, Purbeck are first adopting localities.
If you would like further information on the Better Together programme please follow this link:
https://www.dorsetforyou.com/article/411955/Our-work---better-together
For more information contact:
Paula Bennetts,
paula.b...@dorsetcommunityaction.org.uk,
Karen Tucker,
karen....@dorsetcommunityaction.org.uk,
or Carrie Smith,
carrie...@dorsetcommunityaction.org.uk
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News from Strategic Partners
Swanage Draft Local Plan Consultation
Local residents and businesses are being asked to comment on the draft Swanage Local Plan before it is submitted to an independent inspector.
The draft Swanage L ocal
Plan identifies sites for development, including the provision of 200 new homes (including 52 which already have permission), and a town centre redevelopment site to provide new shopping space. It also sets out a vision for the town and includes policies to
help guide future development. The deadline for comments is 4pm, Friday 6 November.
Find out more about the draft Swanage Local Plan and how to comment
Come and talk about the Swanage Local Plan with planning officers at the following drop-in events in Swanage:
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Weds 14 October, 10am-1pm, Pines Hotel, Burlington Road, Swanage BH19 1LT
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Thurs 15 October, 2pm-5pm, Emmanuel Church
Bournemouth Networking Event to Improve Health and Wellbeing in Dorset
Following on from the Public Health Survey, to inform the new LiveWell Dorset Service, a network event is being held on
Tuesday 13 October 2015
as a thank you for your invaluable contribution. We would like to invite you to attend this event where we will look at how we can work with Public Health Dorset and the LiveWell
Dorset service.
LiveWell Dorset and Public Health are very keen to work closely with the voluntary and community sector and this event will be an ideal opportunity to find out what support is available now and in the future to help your organisation improve its impact on health
and wellbeing. There will be a mix of presentations, table discussions and the launch of an online toolkit; developed to help voluntary/community groups to evidence the difference you make to health and wellbeing.
There will also be a free lunch so you can network with LiveWell Dorset, Public Health and each other.
Book your place ASAP by going to:
http://bcvspublichealth131015.eventbrite.co.uk
New Public Health Website
A new website for Public Health Dorset is now live. The website is a resource for both the general public seeking information about the services Public Health
Dorset commission and also professionals working in public health services or interested in the intelligence gathered about the health of people in Dorset. You can visit the website at
www.publichealthdorset.org.uk
West Dorset District Council Service Reviews Consultation
West Dorset residents, businesses and visitors are being asked to have their say on two district council service reviews. A formal public consultation is being undertaken to gain
views on the support to the following services:
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Support to West Dorset Partnership and Local Area Partnerships
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Support to Community and Voluntary Organisations
The options and proposals contained within these reviews are based on detailed research and stakeholder engagement. Please click
here to access the survey and have your say by
12 November 2015.
These reviews are part of the wider programme of
service reviews that West Dorset District Council and Weymouth & Portland Borough Council are undertaking to ensure that they provide affordable services that meet the future needs of local residents and businesses.
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Other News, Tools and Resources
Emergency First Aid training for voluntary groups
The Volunteer Centre Dorset will be running an ‘Emergency First Aid at Work’ 1 day course on Tuesday 3 November, 9:30am – 4:30pm at: Ouch - Wimborne, Unit 13C, Riverside Park, Station Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 1QU
Refreshments and lunch will be provided. The course will cost £60 (inc. VAT) per person. (non-refundable).
For more information and to book your place by 14 October contact Shaun Hollywood on 01305 269214, email
in...@volunteeringdorset.org.uk
or Marina Baker, Outreach, East Dorset, Purbeck & Christchurch, 07552 122710 or emaill
m.b...@volunteeringdorset.org.uk
Get Online We ek
As more and more support and services are moved to being "online", it is important that all members of the community, especially the vulnerable, are able to use computers and carry out their daily business confidently. During
‘Get Online Week’ (12-18 October), Dorset Library Service has a number of events running ranging from basic IT skills and Internet searching and getting to know your tablet. If this will benefit you, your groups beneficiaries
or someone in your local community please pass on this information and find out how the internet can make our lives a little easier.
Find a session in a library near you.
Take up of Young Enterprise Programmes takes off
 Due
to an amazing take up of Young Enterprise Programmes by schools across Dorset this academic year Young Enterprise have an
urgent requirement for more volunteer Business Advisers to support delivery. There are opportunities across all the core programmes – Company Programme (CP), Route to Work (RTW)
and Employability, Enterprise and Empowerment (EEE) – with varying levels of commitment.
For full details of the programmes and what volunteering entails please see the
Dorset pages on the Young Enterprise website. Full training is provided and all volunteers receive a certificate of recognition for volunteering work undertaken. Contact Dorset Young Enterprise at
Dor...@y-e.org.uk or call Maggie on 07918 561349
FREE Self Storage for UK Charities
Did you know that many UK self storage companies such as ‘Big Yellow’ and ‘Lok'nStore’ actually offer free self storage to local charities and national organisations? Alternatively, other companies that may not offer such a handsome price tag will provide heavily
discounted rates on their storage and services. This can provide a safe, secure and often 24 hour accessible solution to your charities overflowing donations and promotional stock.
 The
English Indices of Deprivation 2015 have been published
This provides information that you can use to understand and demonstrate local need. It can help you in funding bids and also can help you when supporting local groups.
There is a guidance note that explains how the index of multiple deprivation can be used, and expands on the headline points in the infographic. It will also help you to navigate the various data files and documents available. Further information available
via
www.gov.uk/government/statistics/english-indices-of-deprivation-2015
Assistive Technologies - useful links
Citizens Online is a national charity that was set up to tackle the issues of digital inclusion, to make sure that the Internet is available to everybody and
to help individuals and communities understand and gain the benefits of being online. They have a list of useful links to various assistve technologies to help make technology accessible to all.
Visit the website for more
http://www.citizensonline.org.uk/useful-links/
New Funding Sources: An Introduction for Trustees
In light of continual financial pressures, many charities are seeking to diversify their income. Two popular options in recent years have been social investment and crowdfunding. Yet many trustees still lack the level of understanding needed to make informed
decisions about adopting these methods.
NPC and the Clothworkers’ Company held a seminar for trustees on 29 July 2015 to discuss the topic of alternative finance. We heard from experts in crowdfunding and social investment, and from charities who have used these alternative funding sources. This
briefing outlines the key points highlighted during the event, including:
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what social investment and crowdfunding are;
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what role they can play in increasing a charity’s income; and
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how to adopt these methods within an organisation.
Download the briefing paper for trustees from
www.thinknpc.org/publications/new-funding-sources/
Free statistical advice available for charities from government statisticians
The Government Statistical Service (GSS) is again partnering again with NCVO to offer its Voluntary Sector Placement Scheme. This matches voluntary sector organisations requiring statistical advice and support with government statisticians, who will provide
up to five days of pro bono work.Applications close on 23 October 2015
See weblink for further information:
http://www.fundraising.co.uk/2015/09/30/free-statistical-advice-available-for-charities-from-government-statisticians/?mc_cid=8422218ec4&mc_eid=87cdf30ed6
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Funding Opportunities
New Christchurch Community Funding
Christchurch Councillors are pleased to announce their new Ward Budgets offering £2,000 community funding for each ward in Christchurch. This funding is eligible for any community organisation, group or club seeking funds for revenue or capital projects. This
joins the pre-existing Ward Budgets that is also available through East Dorset Councillors.
The Ward Budgets are intended to help local councillors demonstrate support to the community within their wards and to contribute to projects or activities that benefit the communities they represent.
Examples of projects funded by Councillors in the last financial year include a Community Defibrillator in Ferndown, part funding towards new netball/tennis court in Verwood, contribution
to the boardwalk at Parley Wood, interpretation and information boards for Cannon Hill Woods, contribution to outdoor climbing wall in West Moors, a hearing loop for Pentridge Village Hall, Wimborne Folk Festival, Pantomime Tickets for Mothers and Toddlers
from Heatherlands and contribution to a Community event in Alderholt.
Community Groups and Organisations can make representation for capital or revenue costs directly to their Councillor for funding or can request more information about sources of external funding from the Community and Recreation Team at
comm...@christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk
Triangle Trust 1949 Fund
Not-for-profit organisations based and working in the UK to rehabilitate offenders and ex-offenders can submit an application for a Development Grant. Deadline is 5 November. More information available at
www.triangletrust.org.uk/
Power to Change
The Power to Change Initial Grants Programme offers grants of between £50,000 and £500,000 to help existing community businesses in England that are in a position to significantly
improve their long-term sustainability within six months of receiving a grant. Deadline is 22 October. More information available at
www.thepowertochange.org.uk/initial-grants-programme
B&Q - Waste Donation Scheme
B&Q, through its UK stores, donates unsalable products to community groups, charities and schools for projects that will benefit the local community. Items should be used for projects which benefit the local community and the environment. More information available
at
www.diy.com/corporate/community/waste-donation/
The Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund 2015/16 reopens 2nd November
Galaxy is looking to support small, local community projects and community-minded people through its Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund. From Monday November 2nd 2015 for 17 weeks Galaxy is seeking to award 85 £300 donations to help volunteer groups and people. For
further information about the Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund 2015/16, visit its website
http://www.galaxyhotchocolate.com/
The Clara E Burgess Trust Fund
Grants of up to £10,000 for UK registered charities undertaking projects for the benefit of children and young people. Grants tend to be between £500 and £10,000 and may be submitted at any time and are considered at half-yearly intervals in
January and July. Applications should be made in writing, providing background details about your charity, the project you want funding for, and a breakdown of the funding costs. Annual
accounts are also required. The Trust requests that applications are kept as brief as possible.
The Clara E Burgess Trust
Royal Bank of Scotland Trust and Estate Services
Eden Building, Lakeside Chester Business Park
Wrexham Road
Chester CH4 9QT
UnLtd Do It Awards are now open
Anyone aged 16 or above living in the UK who is not part of an established organisation can apply for projects that:
o Can deliver a real social impact;
o Meet a clear social need and demand;
o Have the potential to become financially sustainable;
o Have clear outputs and goals;
o Provide a learning experience or opportunity.
Further information:
https://unltd.org.uk/doit/
Grow Wild Grants
Grants up to £4,000 are available for local community groups to transform a communal space by sowing and growing plants (application deadline 1 December 2015) Applications will be accepted from voluntary, community and youth groups, charities, constituted
not-for-profit groups, parish, town and community councils, secondary schools, health authorities, health boards and prisons. Grants of £1,000, £2,500 and £4,000 are available for planting projects that start in March and finish by October 2016. The grants
will be paid in full at the start of the project. Match funding is not required.
Further information: https://www.growwilduk.com/content/community-project-funding
The Lloyds Bank Foundation
Enable and Invest Grants now open. Three grant rounds will operate in 2016 with decisions at the end of March, July and November.
Enable is a smaller and shorter grants programme for charities that have identified clear development needs. This funding aims to help the organisations deliver their mission more effectively. Grants are up to a total £15,000 over two years.
Invest is a flexible, long-term core funding programme for charities delivering clear, targeted outcomes for disadvantaged people.
Applicants to either programme are expected to be working with people experiencing multiple disadvantage at one of the critical points in their life.
Further information:
http://www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk/our-programmes/
Need some help to find funding for your group or project? 
Dorset Community Action can help. DCA has a number of useful factsheets that provide hints and tips on where and how to find funds, or you can book an appointment to search
TrustFunding, a searchable website of all charitable trusts in the UK providing grants to voluntary sector groups. Contact DCA for more information email
in...@dorsetcommunityaction.org.uk
To find out more and book your place visit
www.dorsetcommunityaction.org.uk/training-events
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