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'Now it's Personal' (26/02/10)

A seminar for the VCS on person-centred approaches to services for children, young people and families. More details: Now its personal

Big Chat (26/02/10)

Join Big Lottery Fund’s BIG chat on 16 March. Sir Clive Booth, the Chair of Big Lottery Fund and chairs of BIG’s decision making committees will be taking part in this live web chat. More details: Big Chat

Kirklees Council Supported Volunteering Introduction & Showcase Event (26/02/10)

Kirklees Council will introduce & showcase its Supported Volunteering project at this event at Brian Jackson House on 15 March. More details: Supported Volunteering

GASPED Drop-in (26/02/10)

Is someone you love or care about drinking too much alcohol or taking drugs? Find out how GASPED can help at its drop-in in Dewsbury. More details: GASPED

Introduction to Islam & the Muslim Culture (26/02/10)

Would your organisation benefit from information regarding Islam & the Muslim culture? Aksaa Ltd is offering sessions specifically tailored for your organisation. Find out more: Islam

LGA Fears Safeguarding Proposals May Be Unworkable (26/02/10)

In its response to the consultation on the Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance the LGA fears increased demand on child protection services and continuing problems recruiting children's social workers present "significant concern about the ability of the revised guide to impact on practice locally and secure real improvements in safeguarding practice". Read more: safeguarding proposals may be unworkable

Peer Education Project (26/02/10)

This course will focus on alcohol & young people and will provide the skills & confidence to enable young people aged 16-19 to deliver alcohol training to other young people. More details: Peer Education

Management Development Programme (26/02/10)

A free Management Development Programme has been offered to Kirklees Council and its partners through FPM Training. It’s for manager of frontline workers who work with young people. Find out more: Management Development Programme & Personal Participant Registration Form

Calling all Aspiring Actors & Actresses (26/02/10)

Kirklees Safeguarding Children Board are offering a fantastic opportunity to combine your professional knowledge with a creative project to help safeguard children. Find out more: Actors wanted

Vacancy - Pecket Learning Community (26/02/10)

Pecket is a registered charity working in the field of Adult Basic & Community Education. This post is designed to take the user-led organisation forward and coordinate the work of the organisation during a transitional phase. More details: dev worker job advert

Vacancy - Thornhill Lees Community Centre (26/02/10)

Thornhill Lees is a happy vibrant community that has a successful community centre at its heart. It’s looking for enthusiastic people to join its management group. More details: Are You Bothered

Regional Forum Produces Briefing on City Regions (26/02/10)

The briefing explains the concept and rationale which underlie City
regions and how they are developing in Yorkshire and the Humber. It
considers why they are important and what the implications are for the
voluntary and community sector (VCS). Read more: City Regions

Further Delays for Charitable Incorporated Organisation (26/02/10)

The launch of the charitable incorporated organisation - a new legal form for charities - has been delayed again. It is now not expected to become available until late this year or early 2011. Find out more: charitable incorporated organisation

West Yorkshire Financial Capability Forum (26/02/10)

There’s never been a more important time to help clients, customers and service users with financial matters. This forum has been established to support good practice. Find out more: WYFCF Leaflet

NHS Kirklees is on the move (26/02/10)

NHS Kirklees is currently moving to new premises on Bradley Business Park. More details: moving doc

Charities Recruiting Migrants as Volunteers (19/02/10)

Chris Hedges, a civil servant at the UK Border Agency, told a meeting of the England Volunteering Development Council this week that the Government would be able to allocate money from the European Integration Fund, to organisations creating volunteering opportunities for migrants. Read more: migrants as volunteers

Guidance for Voluntary Groups from NCVO (19/02/10)

As the end of one funding year approaches and a new one begins, voluntary and community organisations are understandably nervous about possible changes to the funding they get from public bodies. NCVO have put together a resource sheet that may help. Find out more: Guidance from NCVO

'Customer Service Skills' (19/02/10)

Kirklees Community Campus is offering two Level One OCN accredited Customer Service Skills courses at Deighton and Ravensthorpe in the coming weeks under the Skills for Jobs programme. More details about the course content, times and dates can be found at http://kirkleescommunitycampus.blogspot.com For more information contact 01484 431400.

Asian Cooking Sessions (19/02/10)

The Altogether Better project has developed a new & exciting training opportunity for Community Health Champions. It has recruited a tutor to run a six week course that will concentrate on cooking healthy Asian food. Find out more: Healthy Asian Cooking Course

Green Events in Clecky & Hecky (19/02/10)

Kirklees Markets on behalf of the Spen Valley Area Committee are organising two green themed outdoor event days in Cleckheaton & Heckmondwike. Find out how you can get involved: Green events

'Fairtrade Fortnight' Events (19/02/10)

Fairtrade Fortnight starts on 22 February, find out what’s going on in Kirklees: Fairtrade Fortnight Events 2010

Polish Information Event (19/02/10)

Kirklees Council Safer Stronger Communities, Community Cohesion Project Officer is organising a Polish Information Event in partnership with the Polish Parish. They are seeking representatives to come & give advice on the day. More details: Polish Information Event

Play Policy for Kirklees - Visioning Workshop (19/02/10)

Kirklees Council have commissioned an independent company (Mapalim) to undertake a review of the Kirklees Framework for Play and to create a council wide, cross cutting play policy. Read more: Play Policy for Kirklees

Leadership Development Programme (19/02/10)

The Children’s Workforce Development Council will be offering an additional 150 fully funded places on the Leadership Development Programme. More details: Leadership

NYA is to Test Out You Registration (19/02/10)

The youth work sector is considering a registration scheme for professional youth workers to boost their status and safeguard the profession. More details: youth work registration

Vacancy - Community Links (19/02/10)

Community Links is a leading provider of mental health services throughout Yorkshire & the Humber. They are currently advertising 6 posts in various services across the region. More details: Comm Links 1 & Comm Links 2 & Comm Links 3

Vacancy - Rastrick Youth Forum (19/02/10)

Rastrick Youth Forum is looking for a Senior Youth Worker to work alongside young people in the Rastrick area. More details: Rastrick Youth Forum

Health & Social Care Needs of Lesbians & Bisexual Women (19/02/10)

Researchers at the University of Huddersfield need your help to find out about the health & social care needs of women who identify as lesbian or bisexual. Find out more: LB Healthcare

New Web Pages Help Third Sector (19/02/10)

Red tape can make life difficult. These pages from the Office of the Third Sector are intended to help people that run third sector organisations by:
* highlighting recent and ongoing changes and initiatives that are
  intended to make life easier for them and
* providing links to where more detailed information can be found.

Find out more: New web pages

'KnowHow NonProfit' Website (19/02/10)

KnowHow NonProfit is a Lottery funded website that is a free resource
and an online community made up of over 2,000 members. Funded by the
lottery it has been built to help you and your member organisations in
your work. Take a look: Knowhow Nonprofit

UNITE Organises Day of Lobbying (19/02/10)

Trade union Unite has organised a day of political lobbying over what it sees as the debilitating effects of the "short-term contract culture" on voluntary sector staff. Find out more: Unite

More Detail needed on Tory Proposals, says Co-operatives UK (19/02/10)

The umbrella body for cooperatives in the UK has said more detail is needed before it will decide whether to back Conservative proposals to allow public sector workers to form independent cooperatives to provide public services. Read more: Tory proposals

Vacancy - West Yorkshire Learning Consortium (12/02/10)

WYLC is looking for a Director and a Contracts & Projects Manager. More details: WYLC Vacancies

Awards for All (12/02/10)

With over 591 Awards for All grants distributed in the region last year, the small grants programme continues to be a success. More details: Awards for All

'Well-being and the Whole Child' (12/02/10)

Kirklees Council Children & Young People’s Service are willing to fund a place at this conference. More details: Well Being and the Whole Child

'Developing Policies' (12/02/10)

Free training from the Pay & Employment Rights Service. It focuses on the written statement of employment particulars and developing effective, workable employment policies that ensure your organisation is operating within the law and is following best practice. More details: Free Training from PERS

A Board Meeting of NHS Kirklees (12/02/10)

This meeting is held in public, which means you Are able to observe how the Board reaches its decisions and listen to the debate. There will be opportunities for members of the public to make comments and ask questions. More details: NHS Board Meeting

'Maximising the Potential of the Third Sector' (12/02/10)

Join UnLtd and Social Enterprise Yorkshire & Humber for an interactive and inspirational networking event for leaders and change makers working across the Third Sector. More details: UnLtd & UnLtd booking form

'My Voice, My Choice' (12/02/10)

This conference, being organised by Kirklees Womens Alliance, will focus on forced/arranged marriage, domestic violence & honour based violence and how communities can be supported to end violence against women & children. More details: KWA Newsletter

'Spirit' (12/02/10)

Be amazed as fire-breathing dragons take to the streets in Dewsbury: More details: Spirit e-flyer

'Emergency First Aid' (12/02/10)

This free course will teach basic first aid techniques and how to deal with various accidents & emergencies. More details: Emergency First Aid

'Response to Recession' (12/02/10)

Business Link Yorkshire is offering a two day workshop programme for existing social enterprises to help your business grow. More details: Recession event

Local Media Coverage for Council, Community & Voluntary Organisations (12/02/10)

The Huddersfield Examiner is planning a series of features on the good work that goes on locally, including within Kirklees Council and local voluntary organisations. Information for the Examiner is being co-ordinated centrally by the council's press office, which is now on the look-out for potential stories - and the more ideas the better. Contact: PressAndMedia@kirklees.gov.uk

LAA Lead Officers Conference (12/02/10)

In January lead officers from across the Kirklees Partnership attended a Conference at the Galpharm Stadium. Please find below a link to the conference summary, which is now available for download.  It includes the programme for the day, information on the presentations, links and evaluation comments. Find out more: Lead Officers Conference

Swine Flu Update (12/02/10)

The latest briefing on Swine Flu from NHS Kirklees. Details: Swine Flu update

Kirklees Older Peoples Network - Newsletter (12/02/10)

Packed full of news and information, here’s the latest edition of this popular newsletter. More details: KOP NEWSLETTER

More Sanctions in Prospect for Street Fundraisers (12/02/10)

The Public Fundraising Regulatory Association is planning to adopt a 'penalty points' system that would allow it to impose fines and other sanctions on charities and fundraising agencies that broke its rules on face-to-face fundraising. Read more: More sanctions

Creating Communities Conference (10/02/10)

Twitter? Facebook? Blogging? You Tube? We're all wondering about them - This major conference, sponsored by Voluntary Action Kirklees, will help you find the best way to make current technologies work for you. More details: VAK conference

Capital Funding for Social Enterprises (05/02/10)

Information on a one-off capital funding opportunity for up to £450K from the Social Investment Business (formerly Future Builders). It has a quick turnaround  scheme ideal if you have a project ready to go and just need the cash ti fund it. More details: Social Enterprise Investment Fund

Getting Your Voice Heard: How to Influence Policies That Affect You & Your Community (05/02/10)

An informal and practical event for small groups and grassroots organisations in West Yorkshire. Primarily aimed at BME, Refugee, Rural and Faith groups, though all other groups are welcome to join. The event aims to help groups understand the importance of policy and the effect that it can have on organisations and communities. More details: Voice heard

Do you Need to Know How to Cost Your Services for Personalisation? (05/02/10)

This free one day course, brought to you by ACEVO will help prepare you for the changes individual budgets will bring to the sector. Tuesday 23 February 2010 - 10.00 am to 4.00 pm at Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield. More details: CivicPartnership

Have You Ever Thought About Partnering Up With Another Organisation for a One-Off Project or on a Longer Term Basis? (05/02/10)

Do you know all the issues you need to think through or the different models ‘out there’? This free 2 part training course will help you navigate your way through this challenging and exciting way of working.  Adrian Ashton is a prominent trainer and authority on all forms of social enterprise, co-operatives, charities and other models of third sector working.  He’ll be leading the 2 half day sessions at The Media Centre, Huddersfield on 4th and 11th March. More details: Collaborations & BOOKING FORM

Are You Looking into Becoming a Social Enterprise? (05/02/10)

This free half day workshop, brought to you by the Social Enterprise Support Centre will help you think about the key issues you need to cover to operate the good governance in your business. Wednesday 24 February 2010.  1.30 pm to 4.00 pm at Brian Jackson House Huddersfield. More details: Civic Partnership

ACEVO Modernisation Conference - 'Different Times...Different Challenges - Be Prepared' (05/02/10)

2010 is set to be a year of political, economic and social change. Coming through a recession with inevitable public sector spending cuts and a General Election in sight, third sector leaders must be ready to adapt to a new reality. As third sector leaders, what are the challenges we will face? How should we respond and who should we influence? Conference details: Modernisation Conference

'Up Close & Personal' (05/02/10)

A seminar for the VCS on person-centred approaches to services for children & young people. More details: Up Close and Personal

Using Your Vote to Tackle Race Inequality (05/02/10)

This event is for leaders from BME and refugee organisations in the region and will focus on strategic campaigning related to the general elections in May. More details: Tackle Race Inequality

'Diversity - Making it Real' (05/02/10)

 “You don’t need to know about diversity do you?” This introductory course will help Development Workers to explore their role in addressing diversity issues in their work with individuals, groups & communities. Find out more: NAVCA Diversity

'Better Health at Work' (05/02/10)

The Better Health at Work team in conjunction with NHS Kirklees is offering a programme of 6 free workshops to help you to manage stress, anxiety or depression. Find out more: BHAWstress

'Choices for the Future' (05/02/10)

This conference is for nextstep providers and the wider IAG network, Jobcentre Plus and LSC colleagues. The aim is to inform and share ideas to build on achievements and develop for the future. More info: IAG Conference Invitation & IAG

'A New Era for Local Democracy: The Challenge for Officers of Statutory & Voluntary Organisations' (05/02/10)

The workshop aims to give officers a better understanding of current developments affecting local communities and the issues and challenges involved in local leadership, democracy and community empowerment. More details: Neighbourhood Training

Vacancy - Proper Job (05/02/10)

Proper Job is looking for a Marketing and Administration Assistant to work in its Huddersfield office. They require an enthusiastic individual who can work in a team to market the company’s activities and ethos, as well as offering admin support. More details: Marketing Proper Job

Civic Partnership Questionnaire (05/02/10)

The Civic Partnership is an action research project which is exploring the barriers to effective joint working between the public sector and voluntary sectors in Kirklees. If you have received, are receiving, or aim to receive funds from the public sector to deliver services to local people in Kirklees, we need to hear your views. Find out more: Civic Partnership Questionnaire

IPPR Survey of Community Organisations (05/02/10)

The Institute for Public Policy Research is launching a new project looking at local-level work to tackle poverty, discrimination and disadvantage, improve job opportunities and protect the environment. As part of our project, we would like to find out more about the work currently being done by local organisations across the UK. Find out more about the survey: survey of community organisations

Guide to Rural Network Support (05/02/10)

This new guide gives rural voluntary & community organisations and those working with them a clear introduction to rural networks in Yorkshire & the Humber. It outlines what each of the networks aims to achieve and how they will support and improve the representation of rural VCS organisations. More info: Rural Networks

Volunteer Centres Swamped by Surge in Enquiries (05/02/10)

Volunteer Centres are facing "crisis points" as demand for volunteering placements increases and funding is cut or remains at the same level, according to a report from Volunteering England. Read more: Volunteer Centres swamped

Media Trust Offers Grants for Digital Media Projects (01/02/10)

The Media Trust has opened a new £250,000 grants programme to fund charities that run digital media projects for people from disadvantaged and isolated communities.

The Mayor's Local Food Awards (01/02/10)

The Mayor’s Local Food Awards are a celebration of the amazing work that local businesses, community groups, schools and individuals are doing in supporting, promoting & producing local produce. More details: Local Food

West Yorkshire Rural Access to Opportunities Programme (01/02/10)

Grants from 2 pools of funding that aim to support projects which will improve access to employment and training. More details: West Yorkshire Rural Access

New website Will Showcase Charity Projects in Need of Donations (01/02/10)

The website, which is called See the Difference, has been set up in the hope of raising nearly £500m for charities in its first five years. Charities can upload videos to the site for free but will be charged 5 per cent commission on donations made by its users. More details: New website

'Thrive & Prosper' (01/02/10)

A lively, one day conference for Kirklees based arts organisations, to share good practice and discuss management and development issues. More details: thrive and prosper

Free Training From the Pay & Employment Rights Service (01/02/10)

Details of 4 FREE training sessions from PERS covering topics such as redundancy, employment policies & performance management. More details: FREE Training from PERS

'Make Your Learning Count' (01/02/10)

How can volunteers and workers in the Third Sector make their accumulated learning count? Can the new Qualifications & Credit Framework (QCF) work for voluntary & community organisations? More details: Make your learning count

'Feb Up In Winter' (01/02/10)

Find out how a partnership of services from the voluntary and statutory sectors are offering help to keep people Healthy, Wealthy, Warm and Safe at a series of information days in February. More details: KPOS

Join in Kirklees Fairtrade Fortnight (01/02/10)

The fortnight plans to be a sensational two weeks showcasing Fairtrade products, offering tasting & sampling events and awareness raising. If you have ideas or plans for an event or activity here’s details of how to get involved: Fairtrade Fortnight & events form

Professional Development Courses Offered by Voluntary Action Sheffield (01/02/10)

Details of subsidised professional development courses from VAS including Level 5 Award in Management, OCN Facilitation Skills and OCN Introduction to Training Skills. More details: VAS courses

Developing Your Community's Assets (29/01/10)

Is your community group thinking of taking on responsibility for owning or managing a community building? Find out about the finances and resources available at this event: Asset transfer event

'Piano Dances' (29/01/10)

Keyboard Choreography Collection aka ‘Piano Dances’ is calling for adult participants in an project creatively exploring the possibilities of producing new musical experiences using the piano as the starting point,. No previous experience necessary, more details: Piano Dances

'Addressing Inequality & Discrimination Using the Human Rights Act' (29/01/10)

Free awareness raising events on human rights for the third sector. More details: Human Rights

'Planning for the Future: Making the Transition to Adjust to Individual Budgets' (29/01/10)

Delivered by ACEVO in partnership with Demos, In Control and Partners in Support. The Government is committed to rolling out personal budgets across all of social care and some health care by 2011. The implications for the 30,000 organisations that currently provide social care will be unprecedented. This highly practical one day workshop is for third sector providers and public sector officers working to develop personalised services. More details: CivicPartnership

Youth Workforce Report Reveals Gender Pay Gaps (29/01/10)

A new report on the state of the workforce, which shows at least six million people in England work or volunteer with young people, has revealed a gender pay gap among youth workers and careers advisers. Read more: Youth workforce report

The Child Death Review Process (29/01/10)

The purpose of this awareness session is to give practitioners and managers information about the Child Death Review Process, their role within this and how it fits both locally & nationally. Find out more: The Child Death Review

The Serious Case Review (29/01/10)

 Applications are invited for a Safeguarding Children Masterclass – Serious Case Reviews: the impact of Haringey. Full details: The Serious Case Review & Application form

Snowed In, Snowed Out - Did You Get to Work Throughout January? (29/01/10)

An article from PERS discussing the different ways that employers could have dealt with the chaos caused by the recent bad weather. Read more: Snowed In

Evaluation Reports on Impact of Early ChangeUp Investment (29/01/10)

Findings from the independent evaluation of ChangeUp show how the programme’s early focus on partnerships and greater collaboration contributed to a significant distance in the way that the third sector support services are organised. Read more: Evaluation reports

Charities Should Campaign Less, says Oliver Letwin (29/01/10)

Some voluntary organisations spend too much of their resources on campaigning and not enough on service provision, according to Oliver Letwin, the author of the Conservative Party’s forthcoming election manifesto. Read more: Charities should campaign less

Good News from Kirklees Partnership (29/01/10)

Crime figures in Kirklees have reduced having a big impact on people’s lives reducing the fear of crime and making residents feel safer in their homes. Read more: Documents and publications

Introduction to Islam (29/01/10)

This course is designed to increase your knowledge of Islam and help you to promote equal opportunities & equal access in service provision. More details: Introduction to Islam-Huddersfield

West Yorkshire Police Community Trust Small Grants (22/01/10)

WY Police Community Trust Small Grants Round for 2010 has now opened. Community groups around West Yorkshire have the chance to apply for grants of up to £500 each from the Trust. Applications are sort from community and voluntary groups as well as charities and other non-profitable organisations that can make a positive difference to their communities. More info: Guidelines & Application Form

Sharp Rise in Donations to Community Foundations (22/01/10)

Philanthropists donated £33.5m more to community foundations in 2008/09 than they did the previous year, according to figures released yesterday. More details: Sharp rise in donations

'Planning for the Future' (22/01/10)

This highly practical one day workshop is free for third sector providers and will be delivered by ACEVO in partnership with Demos, In Control and Partners in Support. More info: Civic Partnership

Free Arts & Craft Courses Fron Kirklees College (22/01/10)

Kirklees College is currently offering a number of free art & craft courses that can be run from your premises. Find out more: Free Arts

'Financial Controls & Risk Management in a Fast Changing Environment' (22/01/10)

This free one day course by WYCAS is for anyone who needs to draw up financial controls for their organisation. More details: Civic Partnership

'Working Effectively with Groups' (22/01/10)

PJ Training will be delivering a series of professional development programmes in 2010, the first being 'Working Effectively with Groups'. More details: Proper Job Groups

Huddersfield Social Media Surgery (22/01/10)

Are you interested in using blogs, text messages, Facebook, Twitter and other free web sites? Then these drop-in advice sessions could be for you: Huddersfield Social

'Introduction to Evidencing Outcomes & Demonstrating the Impact of Your Activities' (22/01/10)

This free full day training by Fit4Funding will help those new to tendering develop methodologies for evidencing outcomes and impacts. More details: CivicPartnership

Discounts on Neuro Linguistic Programming Workshop (22/01/10)

Proper Job Training is offering discounts, to readers of this bulletin, on it Neuro Linguistic Programming workshops. Find out more: Proper Job

Nursery Food Campaign Asks Parents to Expose Poor Practice (22/01/10)

Parents are being encouraged to go undercover to check up on the standard of food in their local nurseries, as part of a new campaign to improve nutritional standards. More details: Nursery food campaign

Nearly Half of all Young Black People Left Unemployed (22/01/10)

The recession has left almost half of young black people unemployed, according to a study. Analysis by the think tank, the Institute for Public Policy Research, shows the rate of unemployment for this group of young people has risen from 35 per cent before the downturn, to 48 per cent. More detail: young black people left unemployed

Exciting Opportunities for Young People & The Wildlife Trust - Partners Needed (22/01/10)

Sheffield Wildlife Trust is in the process of developing a project with 13-25 year olds in the East Peak Area. We are looking to run this project in Denby Dale & Kirkburton but also Farnley Tyas, Highburton, Flockton, Emley, Shelley, Shepley, Thurstonland, Upper Denby, Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West. We would be very interested to hear from organisations who would be willing to partner with us to deliver this work. More details: Exciting Opportunities

Ofsted Praises Use of Creative Learning (22/01/10)

Creative approaches to learning have a positive impact on pupils' personal development and preparation for life beyond school, according to research from Ofsted. Read more: Ofsted praises creative learning

Graduate Internships (22/01/10)

Graduates Yorkshire are the local experts in graduate recruitment and their internship scheme is an easy way to get fresh talent into your organisation. Find out more: Graduate Internships

West Yorkshire Homeworking Unit (22/01/10)

West Yorkshire Homeworking Unit, part of the Pay & Employment Rights Service, works with people who are either doing paid work from home or are looking for such work. More info: homeworking information

Small Charities Think Large Ones are Bad for the Sector (22/01/10)

The majority of people working in small charities believe large charities have a negative impact on the sector, figures from a survey carried out for Third Sector have indicated. Read more: Small charities

'Keeping Your Community Building Going' (18/01/10)

Help & advice for those responsible for running community buildings, including raising money (fit4funding, Big Lottery) and energy efficiency advice. More details: Keeping Your Community Building Going

Developing an Enterprising Kirklees - Trading Models for Social Enterprise (18/01/10)

Have you got a good idea that might suit a social enterprise model? Or are you a community organisation looking to trade. Find out more: Civic Partnership

Full Body & the Voice - 'Hypothermia' (18/01/10)

Critically acclaimed and inspirational  Full Body & The Voice is back at the Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield with the world première of it’s latest production HYPOTHERMIA between 3rd and 6th February. More details: Hypo

Mental Health First Aid Training (18/01/10)

To promote mental health in & out of the workplace, Community Links is delivering Mental Health First Aid training throughout Yorkshire & the Humber. Check out the dates locally: Kirklees flyer for Community Links & Community Links April

Three Projects - One Issue: Improving the Commissioning Environment for the VCS (18/01/10)

Three different projects, all designed to put the sector in a better position to get contracts, have been running in West Yorkshire. Come & find out what impact they've had, what lessons have been learned and give us your ideas about what should happen next. More info: event

TSNLA Call for Case Studies from Third Sector Providers (18/01/10)

The TSNLA is working on a toolkit aimed at those who will be commissioning learning provision. It requires case studies that show how effective voluntary, community and faith groups are at delivering targeted learning to specific groups as well as examples of social enterprise learning initiatives. More details: Call to learning providers

'Budgeting & Cash Flow for a Fast Changing Environment (17/01/10)

Is one of your priorities for 2010 to develop strong financial management? Then this course could be for you, find out more: CivicPartnership

Kirklees Environmental Partnership AGM (17/01/10)

Here's the programme for Kirklees Environmental Partnership's AGM which will be held at Brian Jackson House on 29 January. More details: AGM Kirklees Environment Partnership

Invitation to Batley TV Open Day (17/01/10)

Batley TV is an exciting new way to find out what's going on in your local community. Coming soon to a computer screen near you, Batley TV has been set up by local arts group Amada Arts, who will be producing a monthly internet broadcast promoting community groups, events and activities in & around Batley. Find out more: Batley TV

Kirklees Disability Rights Network AGM (17/01/10)

This year's AGM will include a discussion on developing a user led disability organisation in Kirklees. More details: kdrn invite

Are We Training Enough Creatives - Or Too Many? (17/01/10)

Are degrees in the creative arts a passport to the future or just conning the kids? Come & join the debate at Cafe Ollo on 26 January. More details: Salon Jan10

Talks Held to Finalise Government's Youth Volunteering Scheme (17/01/10)

Youth volunteering charity v said the new scheme, to be called the Student Community Action Programme, will ask all 14 to 16-year-old students to complete 50 hours of community service before they turn 19. It is intended to be in place by April. Read more: youth volunteering

ITV Fixers (17/01/10)

ITV Fixers is a major media campaign supporting young people (aged 16 - 25) to take action on any issue they feel strongly about – raising awareness and changing things for the better. It is a charity funded project backed by ITV aimed at giving young people a voice. More info: ITV Fixers

Union Calls for Youth Work to be Statutory as Cuts Begin to Bite (17/01/10)

The political parties must commit to making youth services statutory in order to protect them from the stinging impact of local authority cuts, the leader of the Community and Youth Workers' Union (CYWU) has urged. More details: Union call for youth services

Need More Staff But Can't Afford It? (17/01/10)

Future Jobs Fund could be the answer. FJF offers you £6,500 financial help to employ staff to take up new jobs that last for 6 months or longer. Find out more: FJF Flyer VAK

'Spot the Black MP' (17/01/10)

The need to urgently address the systematic under-presentation of Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities in democratic institutions is imperative. This programme will enable 25 dynamic individuals from BME communities to shadow senior Members of Parliament. More details: Spot the black MP

A Business Case for CD - Request for Evidence (17/01/10)

CDF is embarking upon work to develop and advocate a persuasive business case for community development in order to influence public service providers to invest in community development. It is looking for evidence to build it's case, to find out how you can help: CDF

Funding for Holiday Activities (12/01/10)

Kirklees Council Young People's Service are funding holiday activities again this Easter and Spring 2010 and are inviting the Voluntary and Community Sector to apply for delivery costs now. More details: Hol Activity Prog Funding

BBC Children in Need Launches Funding Scheme (12/01/10)

BBC Children in Need has launched a small grants programme. The grants, of £10,000 or less per year for a maximum of three years, aim to encourage those who may never have considered applying to BBC Children in Need to send in an application.More details: BBC Children in Need

Santander to Raise Cash for Local Charities (12/01/10)

The Spanish retail and commercial bank Santander is asking its customers in the UK to vote for the local charities they think should receive funding to mark the rebranding of Abbey and Bradford & Bingley to Santander. More details: cash for local charities

Helping Older People to Move More Often (12/01/10)

A training programme suitable for people interested in promoting and/or
delivering activity sessions particularly to frailer older people. Do you care for, support or work with people in particular frailer older people on a paid or voluntary basis? Would you like to help people improve their well being and quality of life? More details: Moving more often

'Introduction to Volunteering' (12/01/10)

Volunteering Kirklees is running workshops to help people find out more about volunteering. The free half-day workshops are intended to be an informative introduction to volunteering and what it’s like to be a volunteer. More details: Volunteering Workshops

Employment Law (12/01/10)

Would you know if you were breaking the law? This OCN accredited courses will tell you. More details: PERS

Stress Management Courses (12/01/10)

Are you a stressed employee or a manager concerned about managing stress, anxiety or depression amongst your staff members? Here are 2 sets of workshops that you may find useful: DO YOU SUFFER FROm STRESS & Stress Management

'Working Effectively with Groups' (12/01/10)

This programme is for anyone who delivers work or facilitates workshops within the education and arts sector. More details: Proper Job

'Viva the VCS' (12/01/10)

Here’s a reminder about an event later this month to celebrate the work of the children, young people & families voluntary & community sector in Yorkshire & the Humber. More details: Viva the VCS eflyer- final & booking form

'Understanding Gangs & Gang Behaviour' (12/01/10)

This course aims to develop practitioners:

• knowledge and understanding of the issues experienced by young people affected by gangs
• knowledge and understanding of how gang activity impacts on families and the wider community
• ability to identify and engage with young people who are involved or at risk of being involved in gang culture.

Further details: Understanding Gangs

Evaluating Youth Arts Projects (12/01/10)

Details of training run by Artsplan, the largest provider of specialist youth arts training courses in the UK. More details: Evaluating Youth Arts Projects

LBT Creative Opportunites for Children & Young People (12/01/10)

LBT Youth Theatre offers weekly drama workshops, theatre trips, performance projects, holiday activities, playwriting workshops, technical workshops, and other specialist workshops to young people aged 6 and over. Further details: LBT CREATIVE ACTIVITIES

Volunteering Opportunities for Young People in Latin America & Africa (12/01/10)

Everything’s Possible gives young people the opportunity to undertake voluntary placements abroad free of charge. More details: Black Butterfly

LBT Creative Activities for Adults (12/01/10)

Lawrence Batley Theatre has a variety of creative activities available for adults in 2010. Find out more: LBT CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Adults

Open Call for Monologues for LBT's 'Write Now' Festival (12/01/10)

Lawrence Batley Theatre are inviting playwrights from the Kirklees area to submit monologues for the 2010 Write Now Festival (12th – 14th March at LBT). The festival, now in its third year, is an exciting platform for the talented writers who attend LBT’s playwriting groups as well as other aspiring writers in the area. More info: ONE VOICE

A Labour Victory 'Would Be Better for the Voluntary Sector' (12/01/10)

Third Sector and nfpSynergy survey finds greater support among charity professionals for Labour than for the Conservatives and LibDems. More details: A Labour victory

'The Importance of Business & Strategic Planning in a Changing Environment' (21/12/09)

Increasingly VCO’s need business plans to guide their future development and to make the case for future funding investment. This free one day course introduces a business planning framework, demystifies the jargon and gives participants a tool kit to help them analyse their own organisation and agree how to move forward. More details: Making it Personal

'Establishing the Evidence of Need , Impact Awareness & Research Methodologics' (21/12/09)

This free one day training course will help organisations preparing for tenders or grants prove they’ve researched needs, have thought how activities will meet those needs and can describe how the impact of their activity can be demonstrated. More details: Making it Personal

Commissioning Opportunities from KC Community Liaison (21.12.09)

Community Liaison has some specific gaps in community provision that it would like to fill across the Valleys, Denby Dale and Kirkburton and Huddersfield South.More details: CL Commissioning Requirements

Big Lottery Fund Announces New Youth Programme (21/12/09)

The Big Lottery Fund has announced that it will spend at least £30m next year on projects that support young people. More details: Big Lottery Fund

Development Fund to Pay for Work Experience Placements (21/12/09)

The Government is asking third sector organisations to bid for a share of up to £10m to raise the aspirations of disadvantaged young people. More details: Development Fund

The Mayor's Local Food Awards (21/12/09)

The Mayor’s Local Food Awards are a celebration of the amazing work that local businesses, community groups, schools and individuals are doing in supporting, promoting & producing local produce. More details: Mayors Awards

Funding Suggestions (21/12/09)

A couple of suggestions for funding supplied by David Whitteron of West Yorkshire Police. More details: Funding suggestions

Free Introduction to the Internet (21/12/09)

Crosland Moor Learning Centre is running courses for those who want to learn more about the internet. More details: UK Online 2009

'Keeping It Legal' (21/12/09)

In this course we will examine the rights and responsibilities given to both employers and employees by law and by contract and how these fundamental rights might be improved upon to benefit your organisation. More details: PERS

Pensioners Advice Fair (21/12/09)

Shahid Malik’s office are organising a pensioners advice fair in Dewsbury in February next year. If you would like a stall at the event you can find details here: PENSIONERS ADVICE FAIR

HOOT - What's On in the New Year (21/12/09)

Find out what’s on offer at HOOT in 2010, a range of creative opportunities for people with mental health needs. More details: HOOT New Year

WomenCentre Kirklees - What's New in the New Year (21/10/09)

Courses for the new year at WomenCentre Kirklees. More details: WomenCentre

Introduction to Islam (21/12/09)

This course is designed to increase your knowledge of Islam and help you to promote equal opportunities & equal access in service provision. More details: Introduction to Islam

The LAB Project (21/12/09)

TheLAB Project isa two-week intensive course in community arts training that uses drama as a means to access creativity and build self-esteem. More details: The LAB Project

BME Media Traineeships (21/12/09)

The traineeships are offered by the FPS as part of a Screen Yorkshire initiative. All applicants must be from a Black or Minority Ethnic community and have right to work/ train in the UK. Also must be resident in the Yorkshire region as the scheme is funded by Yorkshire Forward. More details: BME Media Traineeships

'Supporting Children & Young People's Groups' (21/12/09)

Details of a full day seminar for Development Workers providing support to groups working with children and young people. Full details: seminar for dev workers

Are You Over 50? (21/12/09)

St Aidan’s school in Skelmanthorpe is looking for volunteers to help with their Intergenerational Project. Find out more:inter gen Leaflet

Swine Flu Update (21/12/09)

The latest edition of the Flu Update for third sector organizations, provides the latest news from the Department of Health about the prevention and management of seasonal & pandemic flu. More details: Swine Flu Update

What's New on Migration (21/12/09)

Deatils of resources & information available on Migration Yorkshire's website: Migration

Volunteer Rights Inquiry (21/12/09)

There is growing interest in the subject of volunteer 'rights', especially in whether volunteers should have formal legal rights like employees do. Volunteering England has created an independent Volunteer Rights Inquiry. Find out more: Volunteer Rights Inquiry

Huddersfield, Your Town, Your Ideas, Our Future (21/12/09)

Huddersfield North and South localities have been offered a bespoke session on the above date to enable local residents to feed in their views to help shape the future plan for Huddersfield Town Centre. Find out more: Huddersfield Town Centre

Slimmed-down Compact is Published (21/12/09)

The new version of the agreement, which sets out how public and third sector organisations should treat each other, is 22 pages long, compared with more than 160 in the old version and its five codes of practice. More details: Slimmed down Compact

Regional Forum - Quarterly Confidence Survey (21/12/09)

The survey assesses expectations within the third sector over the next 3 and 12 months. More details: Regional Forum

The FINE Project (03/12/09)

The FINE (Food Initiative and Nutrition Education) Project is delivering two types of free training around healthy eating, for professionals and volunteers. Find out more: FINE

Salon Debate (03/12/09)

The next Salon debate will take place in Café Ollo at The Media Centre on Tuesday 8th December. This month it’s asking ‘who, and what, are our prisons for?’ This promises to be a lively and provocative debate, more details: Salon Dec 09 Prisons

VAK Training Courses in January 2010 (03/12/09)

Details of the training courses available at VAK early in the New Year: Training courses at VAK

Promoting Local Food & Drink (27/11/09)

The Mayor of Kirklees, Cllr Julie Stewart-Turner, has chosen as her theme for the year to promote local food production and the benefits of eating food grown close to home. Find out more about the Local Food Awards: Local Food

Media Trust Sets up Digital Media Support Scheme (27/11/09)

The Media Trust has set up a scheme that will give £500 to projects that support disadvantaged and isolated communities using digital media. More info: Media Trust

Reducing Inequalities Grants Scheme (27/11/09)

The new “Reducing Inequalities (RI) Grants Scheme” is being launched this week as part of the Council’s commitment to reducing inequalities and creating an atmosphere of fairness and opportunity for all. It aims to encourage voluntary and community organisations to develop and enhance their role within the community by developing new groups and allowing existing groups to do more. More info: Community Grants Criteria & Grants additional information

Carers Rights Day (27/11/09)

The Nerve Centre is holding a carers information day, find out more about your rights as a carer and enjoy some therapies. More details: carers day 2009

Healthy Eating - Key Message Training (27/11/09)

Another chance to gain ideas of fun & simple activities you can do with community & voluntary groups to pass on key information to those who you work with. More info: Healthy Eating Leaflet

Youth Project to Benefit From Antisocial Behaviour Fund (27/11/09)

Youth projects will be among a raft of schemes to benefit from a £10m package of extra funding to help councils combat antisocial behaviour. More details: Youth projects

West Yorkshire Police - Explorers Programme (27/11/09)

West Yorkshire Police are launching the 2010 Explorer Programme. The Explorers is a 20 week voluntary programme for 16-18 year olds that enables young people to get an insight into 21st century policing. More details: West Yorkshire Police

West Yorkshire Rural Transport Partnership (27/11/09)

The Partnership is a mechanism for rural people to express their views about their transport, achieved through Stakeholder meetings in each of the 5 Districts. Members are encouraged to take a pro-active role in identifying transport problems and working in partnership to find solutions. Our next district meeting for Kirklees will be on Monday 14th December 2009, 1400-1700, Huddersfield Town Hall. More details: WY Rural Transport Part

Calling all Budding Chefs (27/11/09)

Would you like to make a difference by designing a winning recipe that will promote Safe and Healthy Cooking and Fire Safety in the home? Then create a stir and take part in the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service - Safety Central, Safe and Healthy Cooking competition. More details: Calling all budding chefs

Message in a Bottle (27/11/09)

The Lions Clubs are promoting this Emergency Information Scheme, which encourages people to store emergency information such as details of allergies or medical conditions in a plastic bottle in their fridge. More details: Message in a bottle

Community Payback (27/11/09)

West Yorkshire Probation is looking for organisations that are prepared to offer placements for offenders doing compulsory unpaid work, known as Community Payback. More details: Community Payback

Baby Boomers Hate Emotional Campaigns (20/11/09)

People from the ‘baby boom' generation hate requests by charities for £3 a month and do not respond to emotional campaigns. Read more: Baby boomers

Equality Impact Assessment Seminar (20/11/09)

Do you

...work for an LIO or organisation that provides support to other organisations?

…want to influence the decision-making processes in relation to equality and diversity in your Local Area Agreement (LAA) and local strategic partnership (LSP)?

…Support local organisations involved in work around equalities and diversity?

Then this seminar might be for you: New event: Equality Impact Assessment Seminar 

'How the Region Works' (20/11/09)

This session, run by the Regional Forum, will help de-mystify the region and the new governance arrangements, explain jargon and clarify how it all works. More details: How the region works

'Beat The Burglar' (20/11/09)

Kirklees South Crime Reduction Department and the Neighbourhood Policing Team have arranged a number of ‘Information Events’ where people can come along & discuss various ways to protect property & lesson chances of becoming a victim. Find out more: BEAT THE BURGLAR

"Doctor, doctor.....I feel a little queer" (20/11/09)

In connection with World Aids Day, Kirklees LGBT Community Network has organised a unique question & answer session with professionals from Kirklees Health & Social Care Services. More info: Kirklees LGBT Health Meeting

Carers Rights Day (20/11/09)

FREE help, advice & information for carers, events in Dewsbury & Huddersfield organised by Kirklees Council. More details: Invite Dews & Invite Hudds

Kirklees Safeguarding Children Board - Lunchtime Briefings (20/11/09)

Kirklees Safeguarding Children Board has announced the launch of a series of lunchtime briefings on a range of child protection issues. More details: Safeguarding

Kirklees Providers Briefing (20/11/09)

This briefing session is to update partners, including VCS learning providers about where Kirklees Council is in relation to the closure of the Learning & Skills Council and to share what the local priorities are for 14-19 age group. More details: Kirklees Provider Briefing

Government Consults on Children's Trust Plans (20/11/09)

The government is consulting on new regulations for children's trusts and Children and Young People's Plans. More details: Government consults

One-Third of Police Chiefs 'Oppose Restorative Justice' (20/11/09)

One-third of chief constables in England and Wales are opposed to the use of restorative justice, it has been claimed. Read more: Justice

JobCentre Plus - Directory of Support (20/11/09)

A useful directory of support available to those aiming to return to the job market and improve their employability. Read more: Kirklees Provision Directory

Pay & Employment Rights Service (20/11/09)

The Pay & Employment Rights Services has secured funding to enable it to offers services in Kirklees once again. More details: PERS

Huddersfield Recycle (20/11/09)

Huddersfield Recycle is part of a national grassroots organisation of people who are giving and receiving free unwanted items in their immediate communities. Local charities, non-profit groups and communities are encouraged to join. Find out more: HuddersfieldRecycle

'First Steps to Sustainability' (13/11/09)

Fit4funding and Charity Bank are running the last 2 of their free workshops "First steps to sustainability". The workshop looks at a diverse range of funding sources from grants to contracts, from individual giving to trading and considers the pro's and cons of each. More details: First steps flyer

Do You Want to Know More About Pensions? (13/11/09)

The staff at Voluntary Action Kirklees has a visiting speaker from the Pensions Advisory Trust coming to a staff meeting on 24 November. If you work on a paid or unpaid basis in the Community & Voluntary Sector and would like to join them, find out how: Pensions flyer

It's OK to Rattle Tins for Charity (13/11/09)

Restricting charity collectors from rattling their tins is "absurd and wrong", according to Angela Smith, Minister for the Third Sector. Read more: Charity tins

'Moving More Often' - Volunteer Trainers Wanted (13/11/09)

A Council-run scheme to encourage older people to be more active is looking for volunteers to help spread the Moving More Often message. More info: Moving More Often

'I Love My Community Centre' (13/11/09)

VAK & Kirklees Council Community Buildings are promoting a campaign to celebrate, promote and support community buildings in Kirklees. Find out more: I love my Community Centre

Information Unit Launches Social Networking Guide (13/11/09)

The Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) is launching a social networking guide to help children's professionals communicate effectively with young people online. Find out more: Social networking guide

Teenagers are Using Cannabis Less but Drinking More (13/11/09)

Teenagers across Europe are using cannabis less but are more likely to binge drink, according to latest data from drug addiction monitoring experts. Read more: Using cannabis less but drinking more

Study Shows That Bullying Harms School Performance (13/11/09)

Young people who have been bullied do significantly worse at school than those who have not, according to government research. Read more: bullying harms school performance

New Compact is a 'Clear Improvement' (13/11/09)

More than 60 per cent of respondents to the consultation on the draft new Compact think it is a "clear improvement" on the current version, according to Compact Voice. Read more: New Compact

Charities Will Run State Services Under Tories (13/11/09)

Third sector organisations with a track record of success would be funded by the state to expand successful social programmes under a Conservative government, according to David Cameron. Read more: Charities will run state services

New Debt Counselling Centre Opens (13/11/09)

We are delighted to announce the opening of a new dedicated debt counselling centre in Huddersfield, that ‘s part of an ever increasing network of centres set up by the national debt counselling charity Christians Against Poverty (CAP). More information: New debt counselling centre

Professional Associations Brainstorm Ideas to Boost Charity Board Volunteering (06/11/09)

Including information about board-level volunteering on professional associations' websites was among the ideas generated during a meeting of major professional associations last week. Read more: charity board volunteering

Tory Minister Francis Maude Gives Credit to Labour's Third Sector Record (06/11/09)

Speaking at chief executives body Acevo's annual conference in London yesterday, Maude pledged that any incoming Conservative government would not immediately dismantle everything the Labour Government had done. Read more: Tory gives credit to Labour

Kirklees Sustainable Community Strategy (06/11/09)

The Sustainable Community Strategy (SCS) sets out the strategic direction and long term vision for Kirklees. It is a strategy to promote the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of the area. Read more: SCS presentation

Words, Pictures, Print (06/11/09)

Need help with your publicity? Find out how you can get help producing flyers, leaflets, posters & newsletters. More info: words pictures print

Do You Need Help Putting Together a Budget? (06/11/09)

West Yorkshire Community Accounting Service is running a Finance ‘Drop-in Surgery in Huddersfield at the end of the month. More details: WYCAS Drop in flyer

Youth Parliament Asks Government to Respond to Voting Age Issue (06/11/09)

The UK Youth Parliament asked the government to respond to the issue of lowering the voting age to 16 as part of an historic debate in the House of Commons last week. More details: Youth Parliament

'Better Health at Work' (06/11/09)

Looking after yourself and your team – a valuable opportunity to share information and meet with local support agencies and hear some inspirational guest speakers (NB. the deadline has been extended). More details: Better Health at work

The LAB Project (06/11/09)

The Lab Project is a two-week intensive course in community arts training that uses drama as a means to access creativity and build self-esteem. More details: The LAB Project

Neuro Linguistic Programming Workshops (06/11/09)

Proper Job Training is again offering workshops to help people run their lives more effectively and communicate with others with more precision. More details: NLP

'Is It Time For a Radical Response to Immigration?' (06/11/09)

Do you think mass immigration should be halted immediately? Or do you think immigration is good for the economy and all borders/restrictions should be lifted? Come & join in what should be a lively debate. More details: radical response to immigration

Public Health Training (06/11/09)

If you have a role in promoting health, these courses are available to you. More details: PH training programme 2009-10

Getting Across the Healthy Eating Message (06/11/09)

Details of courses based around the key healthy eating messages, delivered over one day. Organised as part of the Kirklees FINE Project. More details: Healthy Lifestyle & Key message FINE

City Regions Workshops (06/11/09)

Yorkshire and Humber Community Development Network and the Regional
Forum have joined forces to offer 4 half day events around the region to
get community development practitioners up to speed with changes in the
region and what it means for your practice. Find out more: City Regions Workshops

WARNING!

These websites will seriously improve your fundraising success: WARNING

Funding for Term Time Activities for Disabled Children & Young People (06/11/09)

VCS organisations running / wanting to run term time activities for or including disabled children and young people in Kirklees can apply to the Kirklees Aiming High for Disabled Children Short Breaks developments for funding now. More details: Disabled Commissioning Poster

Win Free Website & Digital Strategy (06/11/09)

Digital communications agency Precedent Communications is offering £30,000-worth of its services as a competition prize for charities. The prize includes a new website, web training and a complete digital strategy. More info: win free website and digital strategy

Innovation Vouchers (06/11/09)

The Innovation Vouchers Scheme makes it possible for 'SMEs' in our region to win vouchers worth £3,000. The vouchers can be 'spent' at Yorkshire's universities and other academic institutions, purchasing knowledge and expertise which will help the businesses to innovate, compete and succeed. Find out more: Innovation Vouchers

Self Care Week (30/10/09)

The Week aims to raise awareness of the information and resources available to help the public and especially those with a long term condition take control of their own health and wellbeing. More details: Self Care Wk Info Pack

Kirklees LINk Annual Review and Workshop on Practical Arrangements (30/10/09)

It’s now a year since the LINk was established and it’s having an open space events to mark the anniversary. Workshops are also taking place to discuss changing its constitution. More details: Kirklees LINk

SITA Funding (30/10/09)

SITA are inviting local groups to apply for funding of up to £50,000 to make improvements to community facilities to community facilities and historic buildings within a 3 mile radius of their Diamond Street site at Hillhouse, Huddersfield. More info: SITA Trust - Enhancing Communities Programme

Communities Together - Ideas & Funding Workshop (30/10/09)

This workshop offers you the chance to discuss ideas for possible projects that promote good practice to further community cohesion in Kirklees. Funding and help with applications is available. More details: Communities Together

Inter Faith Week (30/10/09)

A week long festival of performances, workshops, dialogue and debate organised by Kirklees Faiths Forum, with help from the rich and diverse faith communities of Kirklees. More details: Inter Faith Week

Tickling the Ivories (30/10/09)

Starting this autumn Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival is offering a fantastic wealth of piano-related activities for adults. From beginners workshops run by HOOT to a mast performance with 50 pianists playing 25 pianos. More details: HCMF Piano Phasing

'First Steps to Sustainabilty' - Workshop for Trustees (30/10/09)

This workshop is specifically aimed at members of governing bodies of voluntary or community groups and social enterprises, including trustees, management committee members and directors. The session will highlight the role of members of governing bodies in planning for the sustainability of an organisation. More info: Trustee Workshop Flyer

'Faiths, Spirituality & Young People' (30/10/09)

A national conference exploring the impact of faith-based youth work on young peoples’ personal & social development. More details: Faith conference info sheet & Booking form

Capacity Building Courses (30/10/09)

One day capacity building accredited courses, organised by West Yorkshire Learning Consortium (WYLC), a chance to accumulate credit and achieve NOCN qualifications. More info: Events

Compact Seminar (30/10/09)

Part of the WYLDA series of events for 2009/10, this seminar is designed to stimulate ideas for local compact development. More details: Compact 2009 event

'Safety First' (30/10/09)

Community Matters, in partnership with Children England, is hosting three regional events designed to help organisations understand the vetting and barring process. There are still 10 places left at this event which includes a speakerfrom the IndependentSafeguarding Authority (ISA). More details: Safety First

Employers Win Battle for Level 2 Qualification (30/10/09)

A new qualification to enter the children's workforce is under development, after concerns from childcare employers that standards had been set too high. Read more: Level 2 qualification

Charity Commission Publishes Constitution for Small Charities (30/10/09)

The 700-word constitution is aimed at charities that don't own any property or employ any staff and expect their annual income to remain below the £5,000 threshold for registering with the commission. More details: Constitution for small charities

Charities 'Should Get Angry a Bit More' (30/10/09)

Charities should consider being more angry and more outspoken in their communications, delegates at the International Fundraising Congress in the Netherlands have been told. Read more: Charities

Do You Run a Community Building? (30/10/09)

Bradford Environmental Action Trust (BEAT) has recently launched a new programme of support for community centres across West Yorkshire and the South Pennines.  BEAT will be holding several events across the region to demonstrate real practical ways of saving energy, and help community centres understand and manage their energy and water use. More details: BEAT

Free HR Advice & Support to VCS Groups in West Yorkshire (30/10/09)

Details of the free service offered by the Pays & Employment Rights Service (PERS) to voluntary & community sector organisations across West Yorkshire. More info: Free HR Advice

Volunteering Levels Almost Unchanged in England (30/10/09)

Volunteering levels have remained almost static over the past year in England, according to the Communities and Local Government department's latest citizenship survey, which was published yesterday. Read more: Volunteering levels

'Therapeutic Group Work with Refugees, Asylum Seekers & Migrants (23/10/09)

This one day workshop will help you enable recent migrants to the UK to lead more fulfilled & fruitful lives. Particularly suitable for people working in mental health, the workshop is also relevant to community & voluntary organisations, health professionals, schools and other organisations working with refugees, asylum seekers or migrants. Find out more: Solace

Meeting the Challenge of the New Equality Bill (23/10/09)

The Equality Bill sets out a new foundation requiring all public authorities, businesses and third sector organisations to adapt their services & working practices. This event will provide delegates with an update on the progress of the Bill and a chance to look at ways of taking forward equality & diversity issues in their own organisations. More details: EQUALITY FORUM EVENT

Your Heritage Needs You (23/10/09)

Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grants have helped communities from across Yorkshire & the Humber to share what they find special about their past. Kirklees has been identified as one of the areas that have received far fewer HLF grants, despite its rich history. Find out more: Kirklees Funding Workshop

Artsplan - Youth Arts Training in Yorkshire (23/10/09)

Details of two youth arts courses taking place soon in Yorkshire: Artsplan

Huddersfield Social Media Surgery (23/10/09)

Are you interested in using blogs, text messages, Facebook, Twitter and other free web sites (sometimes called ‘social media’) to help a group or organisation that you belong to? This surgery, organised by Huddersfield Social Media, will offer advice, support & suggestions to anyone who thinks it would be useful. Find out more: huddersfield-social

Children More Likely to be Killed on the Road in Poor Areas (23/10/09)

Children from the most deprived areas are four times more likely to be killed or injured on the roads than those from the least deprived areas, a report by MPs has found. Read more: Children more likely to be killed

Kirklees Safeguarding Board Annual Report (23/10/09)

Kirklees Safeguarding Board’s Annual Report is now available on their website: Annual Report

Councils Should Control Youth Unemployment Benefits (23/10/09)

Benefits for out-of-work young people should be decided by councils at a local level, according to a report out today. Read more: youth unemployment benefits

Personalisation in Health & Social Care (23/10/09)

This at a glance briefing, produced by SCIE (the Social Care Institute for Excellence) examines the implications of the personalisation agenda for voluntary / third sector service providers - particularly service managers. Read more: Personalisation

Revised Compact 'Ignores the Needs of Small Groups' (23/10/09)

Community Sector Coalition says rewritten agreement is not fit for purpose. Organisations representing small charities have major concerns about the revised Compact and fear the agreement could struggle to survive. Read more: Revised Compact

Grant Funding Information (16/10/09)

A booklet outlining funding opportunities for voluntary and community organisations in Kirklees. Read: Grant funding information

Safe & Sound - Children's Workforce Common Induction Standards (16/10/09)

This course, accredited through Open College, looks at best practice in safeguarding and promoting a child’s welfare by considering a range of issues. More details: Safe and Sound

Ensuring the Publics Voice is Heard on Health & Social Care (16/10/09)

A succession of avoidable scandals in Health & Social Care has raised significant issues about the ability of our consultative machinery in time. Is it because the Government keeps chopping & changing this machinery? Find out more about a seminar for all those involved in implementing Local Involvement Networks: LINks

Petitions in Practice (16/10/09)

Find out the 6 reasons you should take petitions seriously and attend this conference in Manchester: Six Reasons

Regional Safeguarding Event (16/10/09)

Community Matters, in partnership with Children England, is hosting three regional events designed to help organisations understand the vetting & barring process. Find out more: Regional Safeguarding event

Community Spirit Camps (16/10/09)

YHA has recently obtained funding from the DCSF to provide residential activity holidays/experiences linked to the community cohesion agenda. More info: Community Spirit Camps

Financial Crisis Delays Youth Sector Funding (16/10/09)

A senior Whitehall official has admitted that the possible hundreds of millions of pounds the government pledged to invest in the youth sector using money from unclaimed assets will not be made available in the foreseeable future. Read more: youth sector funding

NEET Young People - Research Report (16/10/09)

This navca report is described as very useful & informative, with evidence that could be used when submitting bids or for representatives who may sit on NEET thematic boards. More info: NEET Young People

goodmoves (16/10/09)

The only online recruitment website that is run by the third sector. Find out how to advert your job vacancies: Goodmoves

TrusteeWorks ServiceLaunches to Recruit Charity Board Members (16/10/09)

A bespoke trustee recruitment & governance consultancy service is being launched this week by volunteering charity REACH and third sector recruitment consultancy Prospectus. More details: TrusteeWorks service

Business Link Services for VCS Organisations (16/10/09)

Business Link in the Yorkshire & the Humber Region does not only support private sector businesses with advice, funding & support. Voluntary & Community organisations, Social Enterprises and Social Firms also qualify for Business Link services. Find out more: Business Link Services

New Technology Has Created a Generation of'Digital Natives' (16/10/09)

Digital technologies such as the internet and mobile phones have led young people to live ‘hybrid lives’ in which the distinction between the online and offline worlds is blurred, according to research. Read more: Digital Natives

Homophobia Deters LGB People From Working With Children (16/10/09)

Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) young people & staff still face high levels of homophobic bullying both inside and outside of school, a report by the Government’s equality watchdog has warned. Read more: Homophobia deters LGB people

Social Enterprises 'Miss Out on Millions' (16/10/09)

Social businesses are missing out on tens of millions of pounds because they do not have the structures in place to receive investment, according to top investment professionals at a round table set up by sustainable finance organisation Uksif. Find out more: Social enterprises

Think Before You Ask For Corporate Donations (09/10/09)

The number of charities making ill-considered and unsophisticated requests for money from businesses has increased in the past few months. Read more: Corporate donations

Embedding the Play Strategy (09/10/09)

Play England have published draft strategic planning guidance on Embedding the Play Strategy to assist local decision makers to put children’s play at the heart of their local communities. Read more details: Embedding the Play Strategy

Lifeline Offers Targeted Groupwork (09/10/09)

Lifeline young person’s service are very pleased to announce that they are now able to deliver targeted groupwork to at risk groups of young people. More details: Lifeline advert

Charities Act 2006 - update (09/10/09)

An overview of the implementation of the Charities Act 2006 from the Charity Law & Regulation Team @ the Office of the Third Sector. Read more: Charities Act 2006

Community Liaison 'Weekend Winter Warmers' (09/10/09)

Kirklees Council Community Liaison are asking for help with organising a new initiative over the winter months aimed at ensuring that the most vulnerable older people across Kirklees have access to a warm, social environment, a bowl of soup and a hot drink. Find out how you can get involved: Winter Warmers

Breathing Places - Tree O'Clock (09/10/09)

As part of National Tree Week, BBC Breathing Places invites partners and audiences to join them in setting a new Guinness world record for planting the most trees in one hour in multiple locations. Find out more: Tree O'Clock

Grassroots Grants for Grassroots Groups (02/10/09)

Grassroots Grants is a Government funded initiative and will be supporting communities with small grants until December 2010. You could get involved the decision making process in Kirklees. Find out more: GRG Flyer Kirklees

'Rain Tax' Victory for Charities & Voluntary Organisations (02/10/09)

Scout groups, churches and amateur sports clubs have won their battle against the controversial ‘rain tax’. More details: Rain tax

Councils Should Set Voluntary Sector Funding Sooner Rather Than Later (02/10/09)

Local authorities should fix their voluntary sector grants at the start of their budget cycles, according to the vice president of the Local Government Association. More details: voluntary sector funding

Tories Pledge Fundemental Shift in Charities Link With State (02/10/09)

The Conservatives will pledge to ‘shift the fundamentals’ of the relationship between charities and the state when they gather for their conference in Manchester next week. More details: Tories pledge fundamental shift in charities

Charities Hestitate to Take up Modernisation Fund Business Advice (25/09/09)

One of the key funds in the Government’s £40.5m recession action plan has not yet been fully taken up by sector organisations. Find out more: Modernisation Fund

Stop Hate UK - Helpline Staff (25/09/09)

Stop Hate UK is looking for sessional staff to support its 24-hour helpline & electronic reporting systems. More details: Stop Hate vacancies

Flexible New Deal (25/09/09)

Serco invite you to an event to find out how you could be involved in the Government’s new flagship employment initiative to support long-term unemployed people into sustainable work. More details: Flexible New Deal

WY Safeguarding Children Consortium Procedures Updated (25/09/09)

The updated version of the consortium’s Safeguarding Children procedures manual is now available on their websites. More details: Safeguarding Board

What Do You Think About Anti-Social Behaviour? (25/09/09)

Vicky Heap, a research student at University of Huddersfield is looking for members of community groups in the Dewsbury East & Spen areas to take part in focus group discussions. More details: Focus Group

Charity Shops Face Crisis as Recession Hits Stock Levels (25/09/09)

Declining levels of clothes donations and shortages of volunteers have led to the biggest crisis for charity shops in the past 20 years. Find out more: Charity shops face crisis

Searching for the Right Partner? The NCVO Can Help (25/09/09)

Umbrella body NCVO uses its Fundraising Central website to set up a match-making agency for charities wanting to collaborate. More details: Searching for the right partner

Model Memorandum & Articles for Charitable Companies was 'Shamefully' Late (25/09/09)

The Charity Commission has been criticised for failing to amend its model memorandum & articles for charitable companies until little more than a week before new guidance is due to be implemented. More details: Model memorandum and articles

Want to Make a Difference to Policing in West Yorkshire? (25/09/09)

Can you use your skills & experience to support the development of local policing in West Yorkshire? West Yorkshire Police Authority are looking to recruit a new Independent Member. More details: Police Advert

Calderdale Cares Expands into Kirklees (21/09/09)

A Calderdale based organisation that provides volunteering opportunities for company employees is expanding their service to cover Kirklees. More details: Calderdale Cares expands

The Big Lottery Fund (21/09/09)

The Big Lottery Fund has published 2 documents following its major consultation on its future funding strategy. Find out more: Big thinking

Communities Together - Funding Criteria Amended (21/09/09)

This is not a new fund but the criterion for the scheme has been amended. See details: CTF Grants Criteria

Funding Opportunities (21/09/09)

This leaflet has been designed to provide an overview of the current funding opportunities available within Kirklees Council and Voluntary Action Kirklees. More details: Grant funding in Kirklees

'Awareness of Child Abuse & Neglect' - E-Learning Package (21/09/09)

Kirklees Safeguarding Children Board has also just launched this course, which is for anyone who would like to know more about the signs & symptoms of child abuse. More details: E-Learning Live

The Charity Bank in the North - Workshop Programme (21/09/09)

This workshop programme is part of the Charity Bank in the North Investment Readiness Programme, funded by Yorkshire Forward. More details: First steps to sus

Stop Hate UK Receives Funding for Fight Against Hate Crime (21/09/09)

Stop Hate UK has been awarded funding to develop their vital work against Hate Crime and discrimination. More details: Victims Fund Hate Crime

Party Conferences, Not the best Way to Lobby MPs (21/09/09)

Only about one in ten MPs think party conferences are a useful way for charities to lobby them, a face to face meeting at Westminster works best. Read more: Party conferences

Chestnut Centre (21/09/09)

Do you have any meetings or training courses coming up & can’t find space to run them? Then why not book space at the Chestnut Centre at a competitive price. More details: CC Roomdetails

WomenCentre - Volunteers & Garden Tools Wanted (21/09/09)

As part of its SHEcotherapy project, which aims to boost women’s mental health & wellbeing, WomenCentre is looking for volunteers to help run the project and good quality garden tools to help with the next stage of the project. More details: WomenCentre

'Speak Out' About Health & Social Care (21/09/09)

The Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health & social care in England. It is seeking to expand it’s Speak Out Network, which supports small & often unheard communities to have a voice in the regulatory process. Find out how you can get involved: SpeakOut

Social Networking a Threat to Education (21/09/09)

Social networking is threatening to reduce young people’s chances of doing well at school, according to latest research. Find out more: Threat to education

Online Resource for Out-Of-School Clubs Launched (21/09/09)

A childcare professional and an internet consultant have set up an online information service on how to setup & run out-of-school clubs. Find out more: Online resource

Charities Offered Free Wireless Internet Connection (21/09/09)

Fifty community groups & 500 charities will be offered the chance to receive free wireless connection to the internet. Find out how you could be one of them: wireless internet

Stop Hate Crime (21/09/09)

A unique national campaign has been launched aimed at raising awareness of Hate Crime and protecting people with mental health problems. Find out more: Mental Health

Charities Have Least Secure Websites (21/08/09)

Charities are more likely to have poor website security than other organisations, according to the results of an annual survey published this week. More details: Charities websites

Office & Meeting Space Available (28/08/09)

Longley & Lowerhouses Community Church has office & meeting room space available for hire. For more details contact Chris Hawley on 01484 300210 or email llcc@ntlbusiness.com

Consultation Launched on Code of Good Governance (28/08/09)

The steering group responsible for the code of governance for the voluntary & community sector has launched a consultation on the updated version of the code. Find out more: Consultation launched

Contract Opportunity (28/08/09)

Are you interested in supplying practical services for a corporate company that successfully supplies local authorities & other public sector bodies? Find out more: Contract opportunity

Targeted Support Fund Grant Recipients Named (28/08/09)

The Government has named the 558 third sector organisations in England that will receive grants of up to £40,000 as part of the Government’s recession action plan. More details: Targeted Support Fund

The Social Audit Network (SAN) Conference (28/08/09)

This conference will bring together experience practitioners of social accounting and social reporting from around the world to share understanding and to grapple with some of the key questions facing the social economy sector. More details: SAN Conf

CommunityMEDIAmatters (21/08/09)

Beaumont Street Studios’ Media Matters course has been designed to give organisations the tools to get their message out locally, regionally & nationally. More details: media matters

Furniture & Household Items Wanted (21/08/09)

SHAP (Single Homeless Accommodation Project) have set up a recycling scheme that enables young people to access free furniture and other household goods. The success of the scheme depends on the amount of goods donated. So if you think you can help, find out more: SHAP

Communitybuilders Fund Will Open in September (21/08/09)

The Communitybuilders fund will provide loans & grants to help community-based organisations in England that boost interest in local democracy and improve community cohesion. More details: Communitybuilders fund

New Mix Mediabox Fund for Youth-Led Projects (21/08/09)

Communications charity the Media Trust has opened a new £1.2m fund for charities and community groups to set up youth-led media projects. More details: media matters

Trusts & Foundations Will Maintain Grants (21/08/09)

Britain’s trusts & foundations are maintaining current levels of grant-giving even if it means spending their endowments, according to a report published by the Charity Commission. Read more: Trusts and foundations

Community Liaison Development Grants 2009/10 (21/08/09)

Kirklees Council Community Liaison is inviting you to express an interest in applying for a Development Grant to further your organisation/activities. More details: Development Grants 2009

Looking for Sources of Funding? (21/08/09)

Organisations in Kirklees can now search for funding opportunities through a new free of charge search facility available on Kirklees Council’s website. More details: Kirklees4Funding Flyer

'Real Help Now' - Directory of Practical Help During Recession (21/08/09)

‘Real Help Now’ is a directory of practical help for people and businesses during the recession has been produced by Kirklees Council and two ‘Real Help Now’ events will be held in September. More details: Real Help Now

Sub Contractors Wanted for Flexible New Deal Scheme (21/08/09)

As part of the Flexible New Deal Phase 2 in the West Yorkshire region Serco Welfare to Work Division is keen to speak to a wide range of partners both to discuss needs within the area and to see what opportunities there may be for sub-contracting with existing providers. More details: Sub contractors wanted

Charities Wanted for Community Shares Project (21/08/09)

A research project looking at how community organisations can raise money by issuing shares and bonds to the public is looking for five organisations to act as case studies. Find out more: Community shares project

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Kirklees LGBT Community Network News (07/08/09)

Kirklees Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Network have launched a new newsletter. Read the first edition: Summer newsletter

A Society for All Ages : Government Ageing Strategy Consultation (07/08/09)

Building a society for all ages develops the Government’s 2005 ageing strategy. It aims to give people the tools and encouragement they need to prepare more effectively for later life and to access the right support when they need it. The draft strategy sets out a programme of actions and seeks the public’s views on these by 12 October. Find out more: Building a society for all ages

Real Help Now for Over 60s (07/08/09)

The Department for Work & Pensions has published a new consumer guidReturn to tope for people aged 60 and over aimed at providing information during the economic downturn. It covers a range of areas including: pensions and benefits, help with fuel bills, dealing with money problems and skills and learning. More details: Real help for over 60s

Emergency NHS Swine Flu Plans Could Weaken Child Protection (07/08/09)

Contingency plans to cope with the swine flu pandemic look set to compromise safeguarding measures aimed at protecting vulnerable children. Read more: NHS swine flu plans

Job Satisfaction is Highest in the Voluntary Sector (07/08/09)

Voluntary sector workers have greater job satisfaction and security than workers in other sectors, according to a new survey. Read more: Job satisfaction

Lifeline Kirklees - Targeted Groupwork (07/08/09)

Lifeline young person’s service are very pleased to announce that they are now able to deliver targeted groupwork to at risk groups of young people. Find out more: Lifeline advert

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Futurebuilders England - 0% Interest for up to Five Years (07/08/09)

Futurebuilders England is offering 0% interest loans, for up to five years, through the Office of the Third Sector’s Modernisation Fund. Loans from between £30,000 and £500,000 are available. More details: Futurebuilders

Northorpe Hall - 500 Year Old Barn for Hire (31/07/09)

The refurbishment of the 500 year old barn at Northorpe Hall is now complete and it is available to hire from Sept. 1st 2009. Ideal for larger meetings or small conferences. More details: Northorpe Hall

Options Create Centre (27/07/09)

Serendipity Arts & North Kirklees PHAB join together to open their doors to become the newest arts centre in town called Options Create Centre. More details: Serendipity

Management Training Opportunities in the VCS (27/07/09)

Details of 4 one day training sessions for managers organised by West Yorkshire Learning Consortium. More details and booking form: booking form

A Community Foundation for Kirklees - Consultation Sessions (27/07/09)

Community Foundations raise money from local people, businesses and public bodies to strengthen local communities, creating opportunities and tackling issues of disadvantage and exclusion. Consultations sessions are being organised to seek your views on establishing a community foundation in Kirklees. More details: KCF

Full Cost Solutions - a New Service from ACEVO (27/07/09)

Full Cost Solutions is a new service designed to help you fully cost your projects. The package incorporates various training opportunities, website resources, one-to-one support, tools and publications that are tailored specifically to you and your organisation’s needs. Find out more: Full Cost Recovery

Postcards from the Park (27/07/09)

The Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund have again joined forces with GreenSpace to re-launch the Postcards from the Park photo competition for the third year. £1,000 in Jessops vouchers is up for grabs for the lucky overall winner. More details: postcardsfromthepark

'Think Beyond Fundraising in Recession', Govt. Taskforce Urges (27/07/09)

Charities must think beyond fundraising and seek new ways of working with the private sector during the recession, a Government-commissioned report has urged. Read more: Beyond fundraising

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BT Community Connections (27/07/09)

BT Community Connections is an award scheme which enables community & charitable groups to get online and make use of information & communication technology. Groups can apply for a laptop and a year’s free broadband connection. More details: BT Community Connections

New 'Eco Shop' Uses Profits to Fund Free Therapy Sessions (20/07/09)

Sustainable Kirklees offer an eco shop, complimentary therapy clinic and health & environment workshops. All profits are challenged to provide low cost or free therapy appointments. Find out more: Eco Shop

Standard CRB Checks to Cost Less (20/07/09)

The Criminal Records Bureau is to cut the price of Standard disclosures from 1 October, but the price of enhanced checks will remain the same. Find out more: CRB checks

Healthy Weight for Kirklees - Kirklees Healthy Weight Network (20/07/09)

Kirklees Healthy Weight Network forms the foundation for health professionals and partners to share best Practice, access current information and support each other and the delivery of the Kirklees Obesity Programme. Find our more: Healthy Weight 4 Kirklees

Help with IT Support for VCS Organisations (20/07/09)

MPCS, a small business based in Hipperholme, is offering affordable & friendly support with IT problems to VCS organisations. More details: IT Flyer

Anchor Staying Put - 'Handy Person Service' (20/07/09)

The Handy Person Service helps support people to continue to live in their own homes. More details: Handy Person Service

CAB Outreach Service (20/07/09)

Citizens Advice Bureau is now offering an outreach service in Skelmanthorpe & Denby Dale. More details: Denby Dale outreach

Town Centre Office Space Available (20/07/09)

Voluntary Action Kirklees has office space available to let in its Huddersfield Offices. Contact Susan Thompson for more details 01484 518457 or susan.thompson@voluntaryactionkirklees.co.uk

Increasing BME Involvement in Representative & Management Structures (20/07/09)

The Pakistan & Kashmir Welfare Association is delivering a civic engagement project to increase participation of the South Asian community in civic structures. Find out how you can help: PKWA

Swine Flu Pandemic - Advice & Guidance for VCS Organisations (20/07/09)

VCS organisations can be a great help in limiting the spread of swine flu by reinforcing basic messages among local communities and neighbourhoods. More information: Swine flu

Kirklees Poetry/Arts Trail (20/07/09)

The basic idea of the trail is for the ordinary people of Kirklees to add their work to a store of similar works that can get displayed in Libraries, Town Halls & other public buildings. Find out more: KIRKLEES POETRY

'Domestic Violence Conference' (20/07/09)

Kirklees Safeguarding Children Board is organising this event at the Galpharm Stadium on 7 October. More details: DV Conference Event

Key Fund Yorkshire (20/07/09)

Key Fund Yorkshire has money available NOW to support the development and growth of social enterprises across the whole of Yorkshire and the Humber. More info: Key Fund

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Big Challenge '09 (20/06/09)

If you are 16-25 and passionate about making your community a better place to live then you need to visit the Big Challenge website: BC 09 poster

Participation/Empowerment News (22/06/09)

Contains details of events organised by Yorkshire & the Humber Empowerment Partnership and others. More details: Participation

Community Organisations 'Not Trusted' with Property (22/06/09)

More than half of local authorities are reluctant to transfer land & buildings to community organisations because they are afraid they will be mismanaged. Read more: Community organisations

Lights, Camera, Action (22/06/09)

Would you like a FREE short, snappy film about you organisation and what it does? VAK’s communityMEDIAmatters programme is offering the chance to have a short film made FREE of charge. More details: Free Film

Communities United - Sessional Activity Leaders (22/06/09)

Communities United Project is charity that undertakes community led initiatives utilizing the popularity of sport as a means of engaging young people in positive activities. It currently has vacancies for sessional activity leaders, more details: Lead Staff & Assis Staff

The Active Older People Network Event (22/06/09)

This year the network is hosting the Move with Me conference and is a celebration of the successes of the network, its partners, members and volunteers. More details: Network Event

How Are You Coping With The Recession (22/06/09)

VAN & Kirklees Council are organising a workshop to look at the impact of the recession locally. The CBI and the Charity Commission have produced a guide to surviving the recession. Find out more about both: RESPONDING TO THE RECESSION & CBI and Charity Commission

Free Guide to Funding & Finance Opportunities (22/06/09)

Funding Central is launched today. The website is a free guide that gives access to thousands of funding & finance opportunities. Visit the site: Funding Central

The Victims Fund - Hate Crime Section (22/06/09)

The Home Office is pleased to announce the launch of the hate crime section of the Victims Fund for 2009/10. The Government is investing £250,000 in projects and services run by third sector organisations that develop support for victims of hate crime. Find out more: The Victims Fund

Community Foundations to Distribute Comic Relief Funds (22/06/09)

Community Foundations across the country are inviting applications for grants up to £10,000 from a fund of over £5m that they are distributing on behalf of Comic Relief. More info: Comic Relief

The Sheila McKechnie Awards 2009 (22/06/09)

These awards are for individuals who show passion, tenacity and potential to create change for the better. Award winners receive access to a programme of support to help them take their campaign to the next level. Find out more: Sheila McKechnie Awards

On The Road in a Campervan - NHS Kirklees Consultation (22/06/09)

To NHS Kirklees, it’s really important what local residents think about the services they plan and pay for. So they’re hitting the road this summer in a Comments Campervan to seek people’s views. Watch out for the campervan at an event near you, more details: NHS Kirklees

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Does Kirklees Need a Community Foundation? (19/06/09)

This consultation is about whether a Community Foundation should be established in Kirklees. Community Foundations aim to regenerate local communities through effective & tax efficient charitable giving. The consultation is being carried out by a steering group set up to explore the potential to establish a Community Foundation in Kirklees. Find out more & have your say: KCF Consultation Document

Ofsted: Councils Must Do More to Support Young Carers (12/06/09)

Councils are not doing enough to support children who care for disabled parents, Ofsted said in a report. Read more: Ofsted

Practitioner-Led Research (12/06/09)

The Children’s Workforce Development Council would like to commission up to 60 Practitioner-Led Research projects across England. It wants to hear from people who work with children & young people or from groups of children & young people who use these services. Find out more: PLR 2009-10

Support to Recovery (12/06/09)

If you have experience of working in a mental health service, can work as a member of a team and can demonstrate a positive & enabling attitude towards services users, then this might be the job for you. More details: Support to Recovery

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Intergenerational Work (05/06/09)

Kirklees Council is putting together an initial proposal for some additional funding to do more inter-generational work. If your organisation already does, or would be interested in doing, this kind of work, Laura Caunce would like to speak to you. Contact Laura on 01484 225111 or email Laura

Village SOS (05/06/09)

Village SOS is an exciting new initiative from the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) and the BBC. It is searching for six UK villages with a great business idea and six enterprising individuals to act as Village Champions and help them achieve their ambitions. The resulting activities will be filmed for a new TV series. More details: Village SOS

Project/Office Space Available (01/06/09)

First floor accommodation available in Birkby. Village Children, a new project offering ‘childcare with a difference’ have use of St. John’s Vicarage, Birkby and are offering the first floor accommodation to any interested organisation/group. For more details: Projectoffice space

Poll Suggests Good Times for Charity Shops (01/06/09)

More people are buying from and giving to charity shops than before the recession, a poll has suggested. Read more: charity shops

Charities Urged to Hold Local Government to Account (01/06/09)

The Office of the Third Sector has urged charities to use the new Comprehensive Area Assessment system to hold local government to account. Under the new system all local authorities will be assessed on their ‘participation in volunteering’ and how well they create an ‘environment for a thriving third sector’. Read more: Charities urged

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Dementia Website Relaunched (01/06/09)

The Department of Health Care Networks dementia website has been redesigned. It will be updated regularly and will soon carry more good practice case examples from health & care across England. Find out more: DH Care Networks

Strategy Outlines Ambitions for Bigger & More Integrated Workforce (01/06/09)

Social care employers will be handed a £1500 subsidy to take on young unemployed social care trainees under a workforce strategy for the sector unveiled last month. Find out more: DH Care Networks

'The Duty to Involve: Making It Work' (01/06/09)

This guide, produced by the Community Development Foundation, is CDF’s perspective on how authorities can prepare and act in order to meet their statutory responsibilities regarding the duty to involve. The guides focuses on the processes and structures for involvement, provides advice on some of the issues & challenges, it also includes suggestions for action. Read more: Duty to Involve

Real Help Now (01/06/09)

Grants & bursaries available to voluntary & community groups to help them respond to the recession. Find out more: REAL HELP Now

UK's First 'Community to Community' Fairtrade Coffee Launched (22/05/09)

The Oromo Coffee Company, mentioned in a previous VAK Bulletin has recently launched its business. Oromo is the first ever 'community to community' coffee trading compant in the UK. Find out more: Oromo Coffee

Northorpe Hall (22/05/09)

Northorpe Hall is growing & changing, new funding means that the Mirfield based organisations can deliver even more support to Kirklees young people facing life’s tougher challenges and it’s also refurbishing it’s premises to creat great spaces for meetings & events. More info: Northorpe Hall

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WYLC Website Launch (22/05/09)

The West Yorkshire Learning Consortium has just launched its new website. The site offers information on funding, projects, news and events relating to learning & skills in West Yorkshire. Visit the site: WYLC

Kirklees Climate Change Plan (22/05/09)

Kirklees Council, together with local organisations & businesses, is developing an action plan to tackle climate change. Find out how to take part: Climate Change

National Survey of Third Sector Organisations (22/05/09)

This survey shows what local authorities need to do to meet Government targets for working with third sector organisations. Read more: National Survey of Third Sector Organisations

Professional Business Advice Surgery (22/05/09)

This surgery will provide community organisations & social enterprises witht the opportunity to get advice on a one to one basis from professionals. Find out more: Doc8

Mental Health First Aid (22/05/09)

This course is aimed at those who have little or no knowledge of mental health. Trainees will not become ‘therapists’, but will gain the knowledge of how to act when confronted by someone in distress. Find out more: MH First Aid

EHRC Strategic Funding Programme 2009/10 (22/05/09)

The Equality & Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has announced the launch of its new Strategic Funding Programme & will be running a series of workshops across our region to inform interested applicants about the funding criteria and processes. More info: grants surgeries letter grants surgeries reply slip

Feeling The Crunch (22/05/09)

Are you facing challenges and difficult decisions as a result of the current economic climate? Key Fund Yorkshire has funding available to support social businesses, find out more: Key Fund

Real Help fo Communities: Modernisation Fund - Advisers Needed (22/05/09)

Bradford CVS is acting as the local delivery agent on behalf of Capacity Builders to deliver this funding. They are preparing a list of advisers who can undertake consultancy work with West Yorkshire based organisations in receipt of Phase One Modernisation Fund bursaries. More details: Real Help for Communities

Real Help for Communities: Modernisation Fund Website Now Live (22/05/09)

Further details on the £16m Real Help for Communities: Modernisation Fund have been announced. Organisations wishing to find out more about the fund can now visit Modernisation Fund to find out more and register their interest.

Targeted Support Fund for Kirklees (22/05/09)

The Targeted Support Fund is aimed at local authority areas that are considered most at risk of increasing levels of deprivation as a result of the recession. Kirklees is one of those areas and will receive a £406.000 grants programme for small, local third sector providers. Find out more: Targeted Support Fund

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Volunteer Centres Struggle with 'Tidal Wave' of Demand (21/05/09)

Volunteer centres have reported increases of up to 70 percent in the number of applications for volunteering placements and are struggling to cope with what one centre chief executive described as a "tidal wave" of demand. Read more: Volunteer centres struggle

NCVO Wins Government Contract to Run Funding Website (27/04/09)

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations will run a new website listing thousands of grants and contracting opportunities. The site, to be called Funding General, will include details of 4,000 grants and contracts from local authorities, the Government and the EU. More info: NCVO

Volunteering Boom as Numbers Rise (27/04/09)

The number of people showing an interest in volunteering has increased significantly since last year, figures from volunteering organisations show. Read more: Volunteering boom

Social Trends - Annual Report (27/04/09)

The Office for national statistics (ONS) has published its annual report on the latest social trends. The underlying themes are households, families and children. More info: Social Trends

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Budget 2009: Young Unemployed to be Enticed into Social Care (27/04/09)

Unemployed young people will be offered 50,000 traineeships in the social care sector under a scheme called CareFirst, Chancellor Alistair Darling announced today. Read more: Budget 2009

'Mental Health First Aid' (24/04/09)

There are some free places available on these courses aimed at those who have little or no knowledge of mental health. The course will offer the knowledge of how to act when confronted by someone in distress. More details: MHFA

Key Fund - Supporting New Beginnings (24/04/09)

Key Fund Yorkshire has money to support the development and growth of social enterprise across the whole of Yorkshire and the Humber. More details: Key Fund

Big Lottery Funding for Chickenley Partnership (24/04/09)

Congratulations to Chickenley Partnership who have been successful in their bid for Big Lottery funding. Watch out for more details in your local press.

Kirklees to Benefit from Funding Through the 'Targeted Support Fund' (24/04/09)

As part of the Real Help for Communities initiative the Government is launching a ‘Targeted Support Fund’ of £15m in the coming weeks. Kirklees is one of 50 areas that will benefit from the funding. Find out more: 50 areas will benefit

Sport England Funding (17/04/09)

Sport England has launched its new Small Grants Programme worth £7m, offering grassroots sports projects access to national Lottery grants of between £300 and £10,000 this year. More info: Backing sport

Tackling Race Inequalities Fund (17/04/09)

The purpose of this fund is to help successful third sector organisations expend the race equality related work they already do and achieve their existing goals to a greater extent. More details: Racial Inequalities

iCoCo Awards for Bridging Cultures (17/04/09)

In 2008, iCoCo launched the Awards for Bridging Cultures. Funded by the Baring Foundation, The ABCs reward local schemes and projects that help to build bridges between communities and cultures. Find out how to apply for the 2009 awards: iCoCo Awards

Third Sector 'Excellence Awards' (17/04/09)

Third Sector magazine is running its annual Excellance Awards. There are a total of 25 awards, in 6 categories. More info: Excellence Awards 2009

Recipes for Effective Community Representation (17/04/09)

Two recent events around improving community representation brought together a diverse selection of delegates who explored what ingredients were needed to increase the effectiveness of community representation and different models being used around the country. Find out more: community representation

Good Things About Being a Charity Trustee (17/04/09)

Charity Trustee Network is collecting evidence on real experiences of trusteeship, through a short online questionnaire available via: Being a trustee

'The Really Useful Book of Learning & Earning' (17/04/09)

This book is aimed at anyone who wants to take up learning or work, but is experiencing difficulties or challenges doing this. Find out more: Really Useful Book

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Website to Encourage New Charity Trustees (06/04/09)

The Charity Commission is working with organisations that have pools of potential trustees to develop a website that will encourage people to become charity board members. Find out more: new charity trustees

Time-off Entitlements - Summary of Responses (06/04/09)

This document summaries the responses to a consultation on extending the right to time off to people serving in a wider range of civic roles and also considered other ways to encourage people to take on governance roles in third sector organisations. Read more: Time-Off Entitlements

Climate Change Plan (20/03/09)

Kirklees Partnership is working to produce a Climate Change Plan for the district. The Plan is all about creating new projects and partnerships to ensure that the district is working towards its aim of becoming a low-carbon district which is fully prepared for a changing climate. They want to deliver a clear picture of what is already going on already & need your help. More information & proforma: Climate Change Plan

Improving Opportunity, Strengthening Society: a third progress report (06/03/09)

Launched in January 2005, Improving Opportunity, Strengthening Society set out the Government’s commitment to create strong cohesive communities. This report outlines the progress and includes a detailed statistical breakdown called Race Equality in Public Services. More details: Improving Opportunity, Strengthening Society

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Kirklees Policing Pledge (06/03/09)

West Yorkshire Police have just launched the Kirklees Policing Pledge which sets out the level & standards of service you can expect to receive from the Police. Read more: Kirklees Policing Pledge

Community Network - Conferencing Technology (06/03/09)

Community Network is a tele-conference provider for charities, voluntary organizations and social enterprises. Find out more: A simple phone call

Crank It Up (06/03/09)

Crank it Up is a voluntary project who, as the name suggests, try to provide cycling for people of all abilities. They provide various cycling sessions and training including sessions for the non cyclist, disabled people, fun sessions and cycle maintenance. More details: Crank it Up

More Volunteers Needed for Hate Crime Helpline (06/03/09)

Are you a good listener? Can you keep information confidential? Can you commit a few hours a week to supporting victims of Hate Crime? Then the Stop Hate Line needs you. Find out more: SHL volunteering

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Commissioning Guidance (27/02/09)

The Commission for the Compact has issued new implementation guidance designed to facilitate better working relationships between commissioners of services and third sector organisations. Find out more: Commissioning Guidance

Financial Crisis Helpline (27/02/09)

Are you worried about the viability of your charity? The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has set up a confidential helpline for charity leaders seriously worried about their financial situation. Find out more: Financial Crisis Helpline

NAVCA Safeguarding Policies (27/02/09)

The National Association for Voluntary & Community Action’s policies on Safeguarding & Child Protection, and Safeguarding vulnerable adults, are now available on the NAVCA website. Find out more: NAVCA policies and procedures

Free Support for Small Charities (27/02/09)

Join the Small Charities Coalition as a friend and gain access to free skill, experience and resources. Find out more: Small Charities Coalition

Practical Commissioning & Procurement Resources (27/02/09)

NAVCA’s Local Commissioning & Procurement Unit has produced a resources list, mapping practical commissioning and procurement resources for local infrastructure organisations to use with frontline organisations grappling with commissioning and procurement matters. Find out more: resources

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Recession and Insecurity Pushes Bankers into Volunteering (27/02/09)

Increased numbers of professionals are offering their expertise to charities on a voluntary basis, according to a management consultancy charity. Find out more: Bankers into volunteering

Partnership Solutions to the Recession (27/02/09)

The Local Government Association (LGA) and National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) have published a report entitled Backing communities: local solutions, which highlights examples of positive action taken by local authority and third sector partners to support people in response to the recession. Read more: local solutions

Online Democracy (27/02/09)

A series of websites that give you the opportunity & resources to find out what your MP gets up to in Westminster, how to get in touch with them, start a petition to No. 10 or discuss local problems. Find out more: Online Democracy

'Real Help for Communities: Volunteers, Charities & Social Enterprises' (13/02/09)

The Government has launched its Third Sector Action Plan. The plan has been developed as a strategic response to help the sector emerge stronger from the current economic climate and, crucially, target help towards those that need it most. Read more: Government unveils & Guardian article

Green Grant for Buildings (13/02/09)

Grants of up to £20,000 are available to community groups and other not for profit organisations that want to take measures to improve the energy efficiency of their buildings. Find out more: Green Grants for Buildings

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Neighbourhood Statistics (13/02/09)

The Office of National Statistics Neighbourhood statistics website has data on a range of issues including employment, housing and crime on local areas at a very small level. Find out more: Neighbourhood Statistics

Charity Technology Exchange (13/02/09)

Charity Technology Exchange provides a range of donated technology products to eligible charities across the UK from organisations including Microsoft, Cisco & Symantec. Find out more: Charity Technology Exchange (CTX)

Where to Find Tenders (13/02/09)

NAVCA’s has produced a list of websites providing a useful ides of what the public sector is buying both locally and farther afield, and how they advertise tenders. Find out more: Where to find tenders

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Get involved in LINk (06/02/09)

The Local Involvement Network is a network of people and organisations sharing their interests, pooling their skills and influencing their health and social care services. LINk is looking for people to get involved in taking an active role in the network. Read more: LINk

Benchmark Your Board (30/01/09)

Take part in BoardsCount 2009 and compare your board's performance with many other voluntary organisations across the country. Find out how to register: Benchmark your board

Are you on KINFO? (23/01/09)

If you are receiving this bulletin it means you are already on the VAK database. Kirklees Council also have a larger database of voluntary & community organisations which can be accessed via the council's website. Find out more about what the database can be used for and how you can get your details onto it: Kinfo promotion

Are You Enjoying the VAK Bulletins? (16/01/09)

We have had lots of positive feedback from those of you who are receiving VAK bulletins by email, thank you for your comments. At present the VAK Bulletin goes out to around 500 people, we want to increase this circulation, find out how you can help: Are you enjoying the VAK bulletins

Volunteer Fund (16/01/09)

Minister for the Cabinet Liam Byrne has announced plans to recruit 20,000 volunteers with £3m in funding to encourage volunteering programmes that increase interaction between younger and older generations to tackle critical issues in their communities. Find out more: Volunteer Fund

Survey finds public still willing to volunteer (16/01/09)

A poll has found that, with a recession looming, one third of UK consumers are more likely to give their time rather than money to charities. Find out more: public still willing to volunteer

Families in Britain (16/01/09)

The DCSF and the Cabinet Office have jointly published an analysis of family life in Britain in the 21st century. 'Families in Britain: an evidence paper' looks at how & why families have changed in recent decades and the implications of those changes for children, adults & society. Read more: Online Publications

Sense of Belonging (16/01/09)

Communities & Local Government (CLG) has published new 'Guidance on building a local sense of belonging'. It's aimed at councils, voluntary groups and other organisations and will be particularly relevant where they are in areas where building a sense of belonging is a key priority. Read more: a local sense of belonging

Rooms for Hire at Chestnut Centre (19/12/08)

The Chestnut Centre is a fantastic meeting & event venue situated just seven minutes away from Huddersfield's thriving town centre. It offers a quality location and competitive prices for your social or business events, it has a board room, several sessional rooms and space for hire this also includes an ICT suite; the rooms are equipped with a range of audio-visual equipment.

For all engagements there is a cafe and all food is freshly prepared and cooked each day and can be served in the room and last but not least free parking is provided. More info: Roomdetails2008

Broad Definition of Poverty (19/12/08)

Final public benefit guidance, from the Charity Commission, offers a wide interpretation of 'prevention and relief of poverty'. Find out more: Broad definition for poverty

Commission Publishes Final Public Benefit Guidance (19/12/08)

Religious charities have secured a clutch of significant concessions from the Charity Commission in the finalised versions of its first four supplementary documents on public benefit. Read more: Religious Charities

John Betjeman Awards (19/12/08)

These awards are for repair to the fabric of buildings currently in religious use. The intention is to reward excellence and the highest level of conservation craftsmanship and to allow winning repair work to be presented as an example to others. Find out more: John Betjeman Award

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Migrants Guide (12/12/08)

The Yorkshire & the Humber Regional Migration Partnership have produced an easy-to-use 'Guide to Migrants', find out the difference between A8 migrants, refused asylum seekers, detained asylum seekers and refugees. More details: asylum seekers and refugees

Welcome Pack for Migrant Workers (12/12/08)

The North Yorkshire Strategic Partnership has just launched an online Welcome Pack for migrant workers. It is available in English, Polish, Czech, Latvian and Lithuanian - another 16 languages will soon follow. Find out more: Welcome pack

Institute of Community Cohesion Launches Website (12/12/08)

The institute of Community Cohesion (iCoCo) has developed a website giving help and guidance on creating strong, cohesive communities. It brings together a range of practical advice, including good practice case studies from across the country and toolkits on a range of topics. Find out more: iCoCo

Code of Practice for Consultation (05/12/08)

The Office of the Third Sector (OTS) has published a practical handbook to help public servants open up the consultation process to reach third sector workers on the ground and to use their experience to influence policy outcomes. The handbook accompanies new research by Involve on effective and innovative ways of consulting with the Third Sector. Find out more: Consulting with the third sector

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Helping Local People Stay Warm (05/12/08)

Kirklees Council & Anchor Staying Put are offering schemes to help local people stay warm & save money this winter. Find out more: Stay warm & save money

VCS Regional Infrastructure and Network Guide (02/12/08)

The Yorkshire & the Humber Regional Forum has just published a guide of regional infrastructure support organissations & networks. Find out more: Regional Forum guide

Building Health Opportunities for the People of Kirklees (02/12/08)

'Altogether Better' is a five-year programme aimed at helping people & communities across Yorkshire & the Humber region to eat better, be more physically active and improve their mental health.

The Kirklees project will recruit, train & support individuals (Community Health Activators) to develop new healthy living opportunities for vulnerable adults across Kirklees. Find out more: altogether better

Free Gas Servicing (02/12/08)

Anchor Staying Put are offering a free gas servicing service to home owners over 60 & people with a disability or long term illness on means tested benefits. More details: Free Gas Servicing

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Considering a Career in Community Development (24/11/08)

If you're thinking about working in a role that involves communicating with local people, then the OCN Level Three in Community Development is a great place to start. It will provide an opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge, whilst gaining a recognised qualification. Find out more: CD Course

Time Off To Take Part (07/11/08)

Communities Secretary Hazel Blears will shortly outline plans to make it easier for more people, from all walks of life, to volunteer for key roles in their community. Read more:Time off to take part

New Third Sector Skills Body (31/10/08)

The Government recently announced plans to create a new third sector skills body which will identify and address skills gaps and shortages for charities, voluntary groups, social enterprises and other third sector organisations. It will pull together the work of the sector skills councils to open up learning opportunities for third sector paid staff and voluntary staff. Read more: New third sector skills body

Churches Will Now Need to Register as Separate Charities (16/10/08)

The Charity Commission is preparing a timetable for registering four to five thousand 'excepted charities', which previously didn't have to register with them. Most are connected with churches, chapels or the armed forces. Find out more: Forthcoming changes to the registration requirement

What are Local Area Agreements? (16/10/08)

This information leaflet explains how local area agreements (LAAs) work and why and how third sector organisations should engage with them. It is now in an updated second edition which includes information on multi-area agreements (MAAs). There is also a companion leaflet, which is aimed at citizens who are engaged in community action. Get both the leaflet on the navca website: Publications

Kirklees Local Involvement Network - LINk (13/10/09)

Kirklees Local Involvement Network (LINk) is a network of people & organisations sharing their interests, pooling their skills and influencing their health & social care services. It has just launched it's new website which can be viewed using this link: Kirklees LINk (Local Involvement Network) | health and care and you

First Stop Advice Service (03/10/08)

First Stop is a single gateway to free, independent information and advice about all aspects of care, housing and finance for older people. Find out more: FirstStop is a single gateway to free

RNIB Launches Free Download (11/08/08)

Have you ever struggled to read a website? The Surf Right’ Accessibility Toolbar , developed by RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) is a free download for anyone who wants to view content in a format which makes it easier to read. The toolbar can help people with mild disabilities, the elderly, people with reading problems, cognitive problems, photosensitivity or anyone who has difficulty reading text on screen.

Assess the Full Value of Your Organisation (01/08/08)

'Full Value' is a way of thinking about and appreciating the impact that your organisation has on the world. It has been developed by The National Council of Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) to enable voluntary & community organisations to identify their true worth. Read more: Full value

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Rooms for Hire at Northorpe Hall, Mirfield (08/05/08)

Northorpe Hall Trust in Mirfield has rooms available for meetings, events & training from as little as £11.25/hour. The newly refurbished annex is modern, colourful and light and comfortably accommodates up to 30 people. All room hire incomes helps Northorpe Hall Trust's work supporting the emotional well-being of children in Kirklees. Check their website Northorpe Hall Child and Family Trust or ring Gail on 01924 492183

Media Training Opportunities (27/06/08)

Community Media Matters, a new project based at VAK, aims to boost the media and marketing skills of community and voluntary organisations in Kirklees.

To find out more check out the latest edition of VOICE or contact Caroline Bradley on 01484 518457 and check VAK Training page on this website.

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New Commission on Future of Third Sector Funding (12/06/08)

A new commission to look at the state of funding for the whole of the third sector after 2010 has been announced by umbrella body the NCVO.

The new Funding Commission will look at concerns such as funding volatility and planning for uncertainty over the next 10 years.

"We expect to have the commission up & running by early 2009.It's job will be to come up with practical and public policy proposals that ensure secure funding for the voluntary sector, for the longer term", said Stuart Etherington, chief executive of the NCVO.

World Class NHS Healthcare for Kirklees (23/05/08)

NHS Yorkshire & the Humber have just published the results of their regional review. Read more Kirklees PCT Media release - Healthy Ambitions

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