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Grassroots Grants
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Local Grants for Local Groups
This is a grants programme managed by O-Regen Development Trust, not Voluntary Action. Grants are available of up £5k for local community groups in Waltham Forest. Over the next three years over £300k will be distributed to local community organisations. Next deadline is 5th September 08. Find out more. Should you require support in completing your application please contact mutmahim@voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk
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Accounts Training
London Week of Peace
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London Week of Peace - 13th -21st September
The London Week of Peace (LWOP) is an annual week of high profile events, initiatives and action organised principally by communities and individuals but also engaging organisations, businesses and public agencies, to promote greater community cohesion, safety and peace across the capital. Click here for more info.
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'myplace' funding
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The Big Lottery is delivering myplace on behalf of Government to drive a transformation in the way facilities for young people are planned and delivered. For more information click here. For a copy of the myplace leaflet and further details please contact barbara@voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk
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Climate Change
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Have your say on Waltham Forest's draft climate change strategy
The Council and its partners in the police, health service, business and voluntary sector, have put together the borough's draft climate change strategy as part of our ambition to be the greenest borough in London. Read more
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Volunteering Programme
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Groundwork East London want to let you know about the Roots n’ Wings youth programme, which provides a fantastic opportunity for NEET young people in the East London area. The programme is designed for people who are 17-25 and gives them an opportunity to get involved with local environmental and community projects for 15 hours a week in August and September as well as attending an overnight residential. Read more
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Connecting Communities Conference
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Violence.isolation.despair...
What can the church do?
Our cities often have some of the biggest and most vibrant churches in the UK. Yet these cities are also centres of violence, isolation and despair. Faced with these challenges, what can the church do? Find out by attending "connecting communities" timely conference on the 19th September 2008.
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Organic Lea - Food Swap
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Food Swap - Organic Lea Invite you to a Food Swap.
The start of this series of events was 18th August and they continue through to October. Please click here for more detail.
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Funding Opportunity
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The ABCs will celebrate local schemes and projects, run by grass roots, community and voluntary organisations, that build bridges between communities.The ABCs are funded by The Baring Foundation and delivered by the Institute of Community Cohesion (iCoCo). The application process is short and simple, the deadline for applications for 2008 is Wednesday 1st October. Read more
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Seminar
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FREE Seminars: Workforce sustainability - Getting the balance right
On the 9 and 11 September 2008, the Sustainable Advice Project (S.A.P.) and the Governance Project will host a joint seminar on workforce sustainability. Read more
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Meet the Funder
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Workshop
You are invited to our free 'Meet the Funder' session on the 30th September 2008 from 10.00am to 2.00pm.
You will have the opportunity for one-to-one surgeries with experienced 'Help a London Child' Grant Officers.
Read more about the workshop and funding criteria.
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Terrence Higgins Trust
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The Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is working with local services in Waltham Forest to offer young people tests for Chlamydia, the most commonly diagnosed bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) in the UK. Read more
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The Empowerment Fund
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Have your say
This consultation paper seeks views on a draft of the Empowerment Fund Prospectus which the Government intends to issue. This fund will provide support for existing national third sector organisations operating across England to help local communities turn key proposals into practical action on the ground. Read more about the consultation which closes on the 30 September 2008.
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Conference
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Participation Works is a collaboration of agencies committed to children and young people's participation.
A one day conference is being held on the 18th September 2008 on
Participation , The Essential Tools and Resources in London that will explore the available tools and resources to support children and young people's participation in a range of settings.
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Funding Opportunity
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Youth Sector Development - Round 2
Round 2 of The Youth Sector Development Fund (YSDF) will focus on building the capacity and sustainability of Third Sector Organisations (TSOs) that have demonstrated their ability to work with disadvantaged young people. DCSF will fund twelve organisations that deliver current DCSF youth priorities, and in particlar organisations that offer services to young people who are at risk from a range of negative outcomes.
Read more about the application which closes on 3rd October 2008.
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Jack Petchey Foundation
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Excellent Funding Opportunity for VCS working with Children & Young People
The Jack Petchey Foundation has allocated £1,089,000 to develop Summer Uni programmes in all the London boroughs. Summer Uni programmes will offer a broad range of activities during the summer months for 11 ~ 19 year olds. Grants up to £33,000 can be allocated. Read more
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Groundwork UK
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The Community Spaces programme is encouraging community groups to come together to develop ideas that will improve their neighbourhoods and also enhance people's quality of life. The programme is providing funding for play areas, churchyards, and access improvements as well as wildlife and biodiversity projects.
Read more
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Charity Commission
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Promoting Effective Performance - Toolkit
The Local Government Charity Toolkit is a free online reference manual designed to help local authorities work with charities. The toolkit has been developed by the Charity Commission, in liaison with the LGA, the National Association for Vountary & Community Action, and the Commission for the Compact.
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Medical Research
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Funding Opportunity
The Big Lottery Fund's (BIG) Research Programme provides grants to Third Sector organisations to fund social and medical research grants in the UK. The Programme is being delivered for BIG by Momenta. The Total Fund Value for the Research Programme is up to £25m. Read more about the application which closes on 12 September 2008.
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Heritage Grants Programme
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The Your Heritage grants programme is aimed at voluntary and community groups and first-time applicants, providing grants between £3,000 and £50,000 to support a range of community-focused heritage projects. The scheme is administered by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). Read more
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Awards for All
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Funding Opportunity
Awards for All is a joint Lottery grants scheme aimed at local communities. Awards for All England is supported by the Arts Council England, the Big Lottery Fund, the Heritage Lottery Fund and Sport England. The scheme awards grants for people to take part in art, sport, heritage and community activities, and projects that promote education, the environment and health in the local community. Awards for All grants are made to small community groups, parish/town councils, schools and health bodies. Read more
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The Young People's Fund
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Funding Opportunity from Big Lottery
Lottery makes BIG investment in young people's local services.
The Young People's Fund 2 Local Grants programme will put young people at the heart of local issues and services that affect their lives in England. It's the chance for young people to lead on developing the activities and services that they want in their local area. Read more for the application which closes on the 16th October 2008.
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Donations Website
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A new website that will enable small charities to accept credit card donations aims to raise £10m for UK charities in its first year.
Help.co.uk takes credit and debit card donations for any charity without charging set-up, registration or monthly fees.
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Heritage Lottery Fund
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Important changes
On 7th April 2008, HLF launched its Third Strategic Plan, 2008-2013.Changes and improvements have been made to all the main funding programmes, and new application forms, help notes and guidance are now available on the HLF web site.
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St Modwen Environmental Trust
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Funding Opportunity
The St. Modwen Environmental Trust has been established to provide support to the communities in which the company operates by offering grants to groups seeking to improve their local environment. Funded projects should have enduring and long-term benefits, and a high level of public engagement (either due to public access or high levels of public participation in the project, or because education / information is a significant output of the project). Read more
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The Third Sector
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Non-charities can claim Gift Aid
Small public benefit organisations that do not have charitable status can claim Gift Aid, according to guidance from the Office of the Third Sector. Donors will be able to give to voluntary groups through such bodies, which will claim 28p Gift Aid on each pound donated and pass it on to local groups.
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Give or Take Day Report
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Please read our report on the Give or Take Day at the Welcome Centre on 8th December. Find out how you can run a similar event in your area. Read more
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Finance and Accountancy support
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Meeting your financial, management and reporting repsonsibilities.
Voluntary Action offers financial management support to help your group manage its money & meet its statutory and other obligations effectively. For a menu of all the services included please contact Alex Davies on 0208 521 0377 alex@voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk
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Funding Advice
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Do you need funding? Visit our Funding Opportunities section for some valuable ideas and contacts to funders. Click here.
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Business Planning
A Volunteering Strategy for Waltham Forest
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For the full strategy click here, for appendices please click here, For an Action Plan that is a companion document to the Strategy - please click here.
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The Soul Project
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Dates for your diary from The Soul Project who offer a wide range of services to support the community. The soul project believes a strong family bond is critical in the physical, emotional and social development of children.
If you would like more information about any of the events please do not hesitate to call them on 0870 626 0712 or visit their website www.thesoulproject.comFor more information about the dates of events please click on this Link
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North London Workforce Development Strategy
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In March this year, the North London VCS Workforce Development Strategy was launched by the North London CVS Partnership incorporating the Councils for Voluntary Service in Barnet, Enfield, Haringey and Waltham Forest. The final versions of the strategy and action plan are now available.
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Community buildings and accommodation
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The last Community Learning Forum gave voluntary organisations in Waltham Forest the opportunity to meet with national organisations to discuss their needs for community buildings and accomodation. To download the whole report click here.
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Friends of Walthamstow Library
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If you are interested in Reading, Literature, Poetry and the Arts you will be interested in the formation of the Friends of Walthamstow Library. The objects are to promote the pleasures of reading and encourage library use. Organise events, discussions, readings and talks. Any other ideas that you may have would be welcomed. For more information contact: Neil Collins, c/o Voluntary Action Waltham Forest, Unit 21, Alpha Business centre, South Grove, E17 7NX Telephone 0208 521 0377. email info@voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk
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Train to Gain
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Train to Gain - Delta Club are providing a funded programme to enable employers to augment the skills of employees. Read more
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Children Providers Network
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The Preschool Learning Alliance, The Children's Fund, Voluntary Action Waltham Forest and LBWF Children's Act Project Team are working together to set up a forum / network for voluntary, community and private sector organisations in Waltham Forest that provide services to children and young people.
For more information and to enter your details click here
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Volunteering strategy
Local Health Service Changes
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Fit for the Future
Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust would like to consult local people about proposed changes in the management and delivery of health services of hospitals, mental health and primary care trusts in outer North East London.
How might these proposals affect your organisation and service users. Would you like to make your views know? Click here to learn more
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