CVS News

How has the Economic Crisis Affected your Organisation & the Local VCS?

Jan 13, 2012

There is no doubt that the current economic climate is affecting our member organisations.  We are often told by members how difficult it is becoming in accessing adequate funding to deliver their services or how they are having to lose staff due to funding cuts.

The impact of the recession and public sector cuts on voluntary sector organisations in the North East has been starkly outlined in VONNE’s “Surviving not Thriving” report, and the subsequent “Surviving or Thriving” report that tracked the impact of spending cuts on the North East’s Third Sector.

As your local support and development organisation, Wansbeck CVS is often asked to comment on cuts at a local level; we have therefore created a survey that will enable us to ascertain the impact the current economic climate is having on your organisation and the local sector as a whole:  www.surveymonkey.com/s/wcvs_sector_survey

Improve Your Fundraising Skills

Jan 11, 2012

 

On Wednesday 21st March 2012 1:15pm - 4:00pm Wansbeck CVS will be hosting a Fundraising Skills session.
 
The session will enable those new to fundraising to hit the ground running whilst allowing the more experienced delegates to bench mark their practice and re-energise their approach within this 'Big Society' era.
 
The session will be provided by fundraising expert Mark Butcher. Refreshments will be provided.

Job Vacancies - Step Up Into Employment Project

Oct 05, 2011

Project Training Co-ordinator 30 hours £24,646.00 (pro rata)

Trainer 18 hours £23,708.00 (pro rata)

Funded initially until March 2013 through Coalfields Regeneration Trust

We require two dedicated trainers with a passion for ensuring that those who wish to work may do so, with a commitment and passion for bringing about social change through learning and work.

Full job descriptions and application forms are available via post or email by contacting us on our usual telephone number: 01670 858 688 or email: enquire[AT]wansbeckcvs.org.uk  (replace [AT] with @).

Closing Date: Friday 14th October 2011 noon. 

Volunteer Drop In

Aug 16, 2011

Volunteering Northumberland are holding a drop in for anyone interested in volunteering on Tuesday 13th September from 10am to 12 noon at Wansbeck CVS, 107 Station Road, Ashington. Why not come along and find out about volunteering opportunities available in your area!

Volunteering Northumberland Launch New Training Scheme

Jun 13, 2011

Volunteering Northumberland is launching a new innovative training scheme for voluntary organisations. We are offering free one hour taster sessions in training as an introduction to the scheme. The training is available to staff and volunteers of volunteer involving groups in one hour, easily digested chunks. A wide variety of subjects are available.

Summer 2011 Training Courses & Events

May 04, 2011

Youth Volunteering

More and more voluntary and community groups are beginning to involve young people as volunteers.  This session will look at ways to engage with young people and ensure good practice.

  • Date: Tuesday 10th May 2011
  • Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm

Big Lottery Fund - Understanding Funding Outcomes

For those organisations who are considering or applying for Big Lottery Funding.  The Big Lottery Fund, like many other funders, use an outcomes based approach to their funding.  Funders are often interested in the difference a project will make rather than the activities undertaken.  The session will also provide an overview of funding available from the Big Lottery Fund.

  • Date: Wednesday 18th May 2011
  • Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm

Vulnerable Adults Awareness

The session will provide a broad overview of the issues of working with vulnerable adults and what policies and procedures should be in place.

  • Date: Thursday 2nd June 2011
  • Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm

Introduction to Safeguarding & Child Protection

The course will be of interest to organisations who work with children and young people.  The workshop will be delivered in an informal way using a participatory approach.

  • Date: Thursday 16th June 2011
  • Time: 9:30am to 3:30pm

 

Upcoming Funding Training / Events

Apr 21, 2011

Big Lottery Fund - Understanding Funding Outcomes & Funding Update

Wansbeck CVS, in partnership with the Big Lottery Fund, are running a workshop for those organisations who are considering or are applying for Big Lottery funding.  The Big Lottery Fund, like many other funders, use an outcomes based approach to their funding.  Funders are often interested in the difference a project will make rather than activities undertaken.  The session will also provide an overview of funding available from the Big Lottery Fund.

Date: Wednesday 18th May 2011

Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm

To book your place please contact us for a booking form on: 01670 858 688 or email enquire[AT]wansbeckcvs.org.uk (replace [AT] with @).

Lloyds TSB Foundation

Peter Ellis, Grants Manager for the North East, will be at Wansbeck CVS on the Thursday 26th May (morning) to hold one to one surgeries and discuss possible funding opportunities.  Please make sure you are eligible to apply to the fund fist of all be visiting: http://www.lloydstsbfoundations.org.uk/HowtoApply/Pages/HowToApply.aspx

Please note that part of the eligibilty is that your oganisation needs to be a registered charity.  If you are eligible for a grant then make the most of this opportunity to meet with Peter - to book an appointment please contact Stephen Humphrey, Wansbeck CVS Funding Advice Officer on 01670 858 688 or email funding[AT]wansbeckcvs.org.uk (replace [AT] with @).

Sneak Peak at Our Spring 2011 Newsletter

Apr 12, 2011

Our Spring 2011 edition of Centre News is now at the printers and should be getting posted out next week.

If you want to read it before anyone else gets to see it you can download it here.

This edition features stories on:

  • Cuts Begin to Bite
  • Award for Changing Lives
  • Official Opening of Bedlington's BMX Track
  • Work Completed at St. Andrew's Church in Bothal
  • A Woman's Work is Never Done
  • Plus much more

Hope you enjoy it.

File Attachment: 
application/pdf iconSpring 2011 edition of the Wansbeck CVS newsletter, Centre News

Youth Volunteering Training

Mar 17, 2011

Tuesday 10th May 
 
More and more voluntary and community groups are beginning to involve young people as volunteers. This session will look at ways to engage with young people and ensure good practice. We will look at how organisations can reduce barriers and difficulties faced by young volunteers and explore the good practice issues that need to be in place. The session will consider appropriate ways to aid recruitment and the continued involvement of young people as volunteers.

On Sale Now - Wansbeck CVS 2011 Community Directory

Mar 08, 2011

The new 2010 / 2011 Wansbeck CVS Community Directory is now availble for purchase at £5 each.

The directory has the details of over 140 local voluntary and community groups / organisations.

We hope you find the directory useful.

If you would like to purchase a copy please contact us or call in to our main office.

Our New Community Directory