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13 Jul 2010
What is the voluntary and community sector worth to you?
The deadline for replies to the Economic Value Assessment has been extended to 24 July 2010. This is an important survey for voluntary and community groups in East Sussex as it will be used to prove the value of the sector as cutbacks are being considered by funders. If your group is a member of 3VA, and you haven't already, please complete and return the short EVA questionnaire to us before 24July! If you have mislaid the questionnaire please call 01273 483832 and ask for Penny
The deadline for replies to the Economic Value Assessment has been extended to 24 July 2010. This is an important survey for voluntary and community groups in East Sussex as it will be used to prove the value of the sector as cutbacks are being considered by funders. If your group is a member of 3VA, and you haven't already, please complete and return the short EVA questionnaire to us before 24July! If you have mislaid the questionnaire please call 01273 483832 and ask for Penny
SpeakUp Project Consultant
14 Jun 2010
SpeakUp Forum is currently looking to recruit a consultant to work with the Forum and Migrant Communities Project on the BME and Migrant Communities Empowerment Event (a working title).
Full information - Event Description, Consultant Brief and the short Application are available at: http://www.askcasper.org.uk/speakup/bme/consultant
General activities will include:
1. Take a leading role in planning and delivering a countywide event for BME & migrant community Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations, public sector and VCS practitioners, as well as any other relevant partners or individuals within the community.
2. Work directly with the SpeakUp Forum Coordinator, the Migrant Communities Project Officer and Event Steering Group throughout the process.
3. Engage with organisations, practitioners and individuals to ensure required number of participants (with support from SpeakUp and MAG)
4. Undertake all necessary related administrative activities, either personally or with the consultant's own administrative support (NB. SpeakUp Forum and Migrant Communities Project Officer will set up and coordinate the Steering Group meeting(s), manage the event booking system and provide locally relevant information e.g. about suitable venues, caterers, delegate packs etc as well as staff and volunteers during the event).
5. Write post event report.
The deadline for the consultants to submit their forms is 23rd June (12pm). Full information on the website or contact Miriam Miklaszewska, SpeakUp Forum Development Coordinator, tel. 01273 483 832, e-mail: speakup@3va.org.uk
Full information - Event Description, Consultant Brief and the short Application are available at: http://www.askcasper.org.uk/speakup/bme/consultant
General activities will include:
1. Take a leading role in planning and delivering a countywide event for BME & migrant community Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations, public sector and VCS practitioners, as well as any other relevant partners or individuals within the community.
2. Work directly with the SpeakUp Forum Coordinator, the Migrant Communities Project Officer and Event Steering Group throughout the process.
3. Engage with organisations, practitioners and individuals to ensure required number of participants (with support from SpeakUp and MAG)
4. Undertake all necessary related administrative activities, either personally or with the consultant's own administrative support (NB. SpeakUp Forum and Migrant Communities Project Officer will set up and coordinate the Steering Group meeting(s), manage the event booking system and provide locally relevant information e.g. about suitable venues, caterers, delegate packs etc as well as staff and volunteers during the event).
5. Write post event report.
The deadline for the consultants to submit their forms is 23rd June (12pm). Full information on the website or contact Miriam Miklaszewska, SpeakUp Forum Development Coordinator, tel. 01273 483 832, e-mail: speakup@3va.org.uk
June is busting out with a special programme of practical funding training..
12 May 2010
- 2nd June - Finding the Funds
- 9th June - Prove It - Evidencing your outcomes
- 15th June - Covering your Costs
- 23rd June - Treasurers Handbook
Do one, two or all four sessions and build your own toolkit of practical funding advice...
Rates - per session
Up to 3 full-time staff* (first 4 bookings FREE)
Up to 6 full-time staff* £35 per course
More than 6 full-time staff* £45 *or part-time equivalent
Full details and booking form is available on the information and training page or contact Jackie Blackwell, 3VA Lewes, 66 High Street, Lewes BN7 1XG. Email: Jackie.blackwell@3va.org.uk or phone 01273 483832
- 9th June - Prove It - Evidencing your outcomes
- 15th June - Covering your Costs
- 23rd June - Treasurers Handbook
Do one, two or all four sessions and build your own toolkit of practical funding advice...
Rates - per session
Up to 3 full-time staff* (first 4 bookings FREE)
Up to 6 full-time staff* £35 per course
More than 6 full-time staff* £45 *or part-time equivalent
Full details and booking form is available on the information and training page or contact Jackie Blackwell, 3VA Lewes, 66 High Street, Lewes BN7 1XG. Email: Jackie.blackwell@3va.org.uk or phone 01273 483832
Join us for the launch of the Newhaven Uncovered Project 10 High Street: Saturday 22nd May from 10am – 12
27 Apr 2010
- Collect your FREE Residents Guide and town map
- Come on one, or both of our FREE guided walks (booking required):
10.30am & 2.30pm - A walking, talking tour of the Town Cemetery with Ian Everest (Town Clerk)
11.30am - Take a Walk on the West Side with Sylvia Woolford (from Our Newhaven Project)
- Pick up competition forms for Uncovered Photographic Quiz (Winning Prize £500, plus £500 distributed to runners up - donated by Newhaven resident)
Meet members of Newhaven Historical Society & Maritime Museum, the Our Newhaven team and Newhaven's Conservation Society. Come and talk to your Town Councillors plus representatives from the Chamber of Commerce.
Browse through photographs of Newhaven's past and share your thoughts about Newhaven's future.
The Newhaven Uncovered Project is run by Newhaven Town Council. For more information or booking of walks contact us at 18 Fort Road, Newhaven Tel: 01273 516100.
- Come on one, or both of our FREE guided walks (booking required):
10.30am & 2.30pm - A walking, talking tour of the Town Cemetery with Ian Everest (Town Clerk)
11.30am - Take a Walk on the West Side with Sylvia Woolford (from Our Newhaven Project)
- Pick up competition forms for Uncovered Photographic Quiz (Winning Prize £500, plus £500 distributed to runners up - donated by Newhaven resident)
Meet members of Newhaven Historical Society & Maritime Museum, the Our Newhaven team and Newhaven's Conservation Society. Come and talk to your Town Councillors plus representatives from the Chamber of Commerce.
Browse through photographs of Newhaven's past and share your thoughts about Newhaven's future.
The Newhaven Uncovered Project is run by Newhaven Town Council. For more information or booking of walks contact us at 18 Fort Road, Newhaven Tel: 01273 516100.
COPING WITH CUTBACKS 10 - 12 noon, Corn Exchange, Lewes Town Hall, Lewes
27 Apr 2010
Coping with Cutbacks 2010: An upbeat response to the downturn...
A FREE event with top tips on saving money and saving energy at the Corn Exchange, Lewes Town Hall on Saturday 15th May from 10am - 12noon.
Café & Speakers corner plus stalls on composting, community trust, credit union, freecycling, fair-trade foods, solar power, energy saving bulbs, garden buddies, healthy homes, money advice, priory eco-group, recycling, safer streets, smarter living, senior's forum, swap shop, transition town, utility advice and more...
This is a Lewes Town Partnership event. Supported by the Progress through Partnership, Lewes Town Council and 3VA Lewes. Contact Jackie Blackwell 01273 483832
A FREE event with top tips on saving money and saving energy at the Corn Exchange, Lewes Town Hall on Saturday 15th May from 10am - 12noon.
Café & Speakers corner plus stalls on composting, community trust, credit union, freecycling, fair-trade foods, solar power, energy saving bulbs, garden buddies, healthy homes, money advice, priory eco-group, recycling, safer streets, smarter living, senior's forum, swap shop, transition town, utility advice and more...
This is a Lewes Town Partnership event. Supported by the Progress through Partnership, Lewes Town Council and 3VA Lewes. Contact Jackie Blackwell 01273 483832
MAKING POSTERS AND LEAFLETS FOR EFFECTIVE MARKETING
16 Feb 2010
This one-day course will help you to produce your marketing materials in-house, but will also help you know what to ask for if you out-source the work. Please go to the information and training page for more details.
Effective Volunteer Management- working with young volunteers Monday 8 March 2010 (3VA Eastbourne) / Thursday 15 April 2010 (3VA Lewes)
16 Feb 2010
please go to the information and training page for more details
BIG Event 20 January 2010
16 Dec 2009
10am - 4pm)
Facing the future - get support for your Organisation or Group
This annual Conference & Advice Fair is a FREE EVENT for Voluntary and Community Sector organisations based anywhere in East Sussex. The event will include: funding advice; training; access to information; group support; networking; social enterprise advice; volunteering passport scheme; collaboration green advice; IT support; economic inclusion; Compact and Brighton University (Partnership Programme). The event takes place at Congress Suite, Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4BP. Travel costs reimbursed for Volunteers. To register you can book online at www.askcasper.org.uk/bigevent2010 or call 01273 483832 or email: Speakup@3va.org.uk
Facing the future - get support for your Organisation or Group
This annual Conference & Advice Fair is a FREE EVENT for Voluntary and Community Sector organisations based anywhere in East Sussex. The event will include: funding advice; training; access to information; group support; networking; social enterprise advice; volunteering passport scheme; collaboration green advice; IT support; economic inclusion; Compact and Brighton University (Partnership Programme). The event takes place at Congress Suite, Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4BP. Travel costs reimbursed for Volunteers. To register you can book online at www.askcasper.org.uk/bigevent2010 or call 01273 483832 or email: Speakup@3va.org.uk
Fit for Nothing? Wednesday 17 February 2010
15 Dec 2009
A free, all age event looking at low cost and fun ways of giving the mind and body a New Year clean up
from 10am - 2pm, Community House, Meridian Centre, Peacehaven
This event is run by Lewes District Community Network in partnership with 3VA Lewes District, East Sussex Downs and Weald NHS and Peacehaven Town Council and is focussed on general wellbeing for all. There is an underlying theme of tackling obesity and promoting good mental health through the five themes below. The aim of the event is to promote, focus and direct people, particularly those on a low income, to activities and initiatives in the area that are free or low cost, to reduce some barriers to participation.
Fit for Nothing - Themes & zones:
o Being Healthy
o Being Active
o Being Relaxed
o Learning
o Volunteering
The central hall at Community House will be set up as a lively market-place zoned in the five themes above with stalls of relevant organisations and groups giving information and opportunities for continued involvement. Alongside this will be free workshops running throughout the day in adjoining rooms that link to the themes.
To find out more about the event or to book a stall, please get in touch with Jackie Blackwell from Lewes District Community Network, 3VA Lewes Office, 66 High Street, Lewes BN7 1XG. Email: jackie.blackwell@3va.org.uk Phone: 01273 483832
There is no cost for stalls but places are limited so please book by Wednesday 13th January 2010 to ensure a place.
from 10am - 2pm, Community House, Meridian Centre, Peacehaven
This event is run by Lewes District Community Network in partnership with 3VA Lewes District, East Sussex Downs and Weald NHS and Peacehaven Town Council and is focussed on general wellbeing for all. There is an underlying theme of tackling obesity and promoting good mental health through the five themes below. The aim of the event is to promote, focus and direct people, particularly those on a low income, to activities and initiatives in the area that are free or low cost, to reduce some barriers to participation.
Fit for Nothing - Themes & zones:
o Being Healthy
o Being Active
o Being Relaxed
o Learning
o Volunteering
The central hall at Community House will be set up as a lively market-place zoned in the five themes above with stalls of relevant organisations and groups giving information and opportunities for continued involvement. Alongside this will be free workshops running throughout the day in adjoining rooms that link to the themes.
To find out more about the event or to book a stall, please get in touch with Jackie Blackwell from Lewes District Community Network, 3VA Lewes Office, 66 High Street, Lewes BN7 1XG. Email: jackie.blackwell@3va.org.uk Phone: 01273 483832
There is no cost for stalls but places are limited so please book by Wednesday 13th January 2010 to ensure a place.
Effective Volunteer Management - Working with young volunteers
02 Dec 2009
8 March 2010 in Eastbourne / 15 April 2010 in Lewes
3VA in partnership with vinvolved are pleased to offer a course that will help you recruit and involve young people as volunteers with your organisations. Full details can be found on the Training Page
3VA in partnership with vinvolved are pleased to offer a course that will help you recruit and involve young people as volunteers with your organisations. Full details can be found on the Training Page
Voluntary Action Wealden networking meeting 7th December
17 Nov 2009
The first meeting of Voluntary Action Wealden (formerly the Wealden Support Partnership) will take place at 2pm on Monday 7th December 2009 at the Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, Heathfield East Sussex TN21 0XG for further details go to:www.southdownscvs.org.uk/wealden/wealden-view-newsletter.php
Exciting News!
27 Oct 2009
As of 1 November 2009 South Downs CVS has become part of 3VA (Voluntary Action Eastbourne, Voluntary Action Lewes and Voluntary Action Wealden). More information will follow.
TAKE PART! Impact of the recession on the organisations in East Sussex.
01 Oct 2009
Voluntary and Community Sector is carrying out a research with the professional help from Brighton University.
You can fill in the survey on behalf of your organisation or a partnership or use to gather feedback at your network meeting. You can contact Miriam at SDCVS to meet with the researcher and take part in the research through telephone or face to face meeting. More information in the questionnaire.
Recession questionnaire_PDF
Recession questionnaire_WORD.doc
On-line survey, EASY to fill in - please click here
Results of the research will be announced and discussed at the BIG EVENT Conference on 20th January 2010.
You can fill in the survey on behalf of your organisation or a partnership or use to gather feedback at your network meeting. You can contact Miriam at SDCVS to meet with the researcher and take part in the research through telephone or face to face meeting. More information in the questionnaire.
Recession questionnaire_PDF
Recession questionnaire_WORD.doc
On-line survey, EASY to fill in - please click here
Results of the research will be announced and discussed at the BIG EVENT Conference on 20th January 2010.
CANCELLATION of Wealden Support Partnership Networking Meeting
30 Sep 2009
The next meeting of the Wealden Support Partnership networking meeting due to take place on 21st October 2009 2pm - 4.30pm at The Hailsham Community Hall, Vicarage Way, Hailsham BN27 2AX has been cancelled.
Vetting and Barring Scheme
16 Sep 2009
for more information click here
Commissioning with the Public Sector
16 Sep 2009
A training programme for trustees and managers of voluntary and community organisations operating in East Sussex. Details here
South Downs CVS Training Programme 2009/10
01 Sep 2009
The latest training brochure and booking form is available at: http://www.southdownscvs.org.uk/information-and-training/training.php
Vetting and Barring Scheme - Wednesday 9 September 2009 -Lewes
28 Jul 2009
The law is changing
Are you familiar with the new rules and safeguards?
From 12 October 2009 new measures will be introduced to help prevent unsuitable people from undertaking paid or volunteer work with children or vulnerable adults. This is called Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS).
South Downs CVS are providing a 2 hour session to inform you of the Scheme and the new rules and what they mean for volunteers, employees and employers.
Date: Wednesday 9 September 2009, 10am - 12am (light refreshment)
Venue: Yarrow Room, Lewes Town Hall, High Street, Lewes, BN7 2QS
for more information and booking form go to: http://www.southdownscvs.org.uk/information-and-training/training.php
Are you familiar with the new rules and safeguards?
From 12 October 2009 new measures will be introduced to help prevent unsuitable people from undertaking paid or volunteer work with children or vulnerable adults. This is called Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS).
South Downs CVS are providing a 2 hour session to inform you of the Scheme and the new rules and what they mean for volunteers, employees and employers.
Date: Wednesday 9 September 2009, 10am - 12am (light refreshment)
Venue: Yarrow Room, Lewes Town Hall, High Street, Lewes, BN7 2QS
for more information and booking form go to: http://www.southdownscvs.org.uk/information-and-training/training.php
"Empowering the Voluntary Sector" workshop, Wednesday 16 December 2009 - Lewes
28 Jul 2009
National Association for Voluntary & Community Action (NAVCA) to deliver
an "Empowering the Voluntary Sector" workshop in conjunction with South Downs CVS
9.15am - 16.15pm at Yarrow Room, Town Hall, Lewes.
A one day workshop exploring how to use the principles of public law to challenge unjust and unfair decision making by public bodies. For booking form etc. go to: http://www.southdownscvs.org.uk/information-and-training/training.php
an "Empowering the Voluntary Sector" workshop in conjunction with South Downs CVS
9.15am - 16.15pm at Yarrow Room, Town Hall, Lewes.
A one day workshop exploring how to use the principles of public law to challenge unjust and unfair decision making by public bodies. For booking form etc. go to: http://www.southdownscvs.org.uk/information-and-training/training.php
Fundraising Healthcheck with Graham Allen - Wednesday16 September 2009 - in Lewes
28 Jul 2009
9.30am - 4.30pm (light lunch included)at the Yarrow Room, Lewes Town Hall, High Street, Lewes
It's tough out there, we are all having to work harder to raise the funds we need. So, what makes the difference between success and failure in fundraising from many different sources? For further details go to: www.southdownscvs.org.uk/information-and-training/
It's tough out there, we are all having to work harder to raise the funds we need. So, what makes the difference between success and failure in fundraising from many different sources? For further details go to: www.southdownscvs.org.uk/information-and-training/
User-Led Disability Organisations Conference 17th November
28 Jul 2009
all day, at Uckfield Civic Centre,Uckfield, East Sussex. More details tbc. For further information please contact: Theresa Hodge, Equal Access Consultancy, Creative Media Centre, Tel: 01424 205414, Fax: 01424 205401, E-mail: theresa@eaconsultancy.co.uk
Speak up & Talk to your Partners. Voluntary and Community Sector and Local Strategic Partnerships Event
19 May 2009
15th June, 10 am - 3pm (including lunch), Magnet Centre, St.Leonards.
Countywide event organised by SpeakUp Forum and Local Strategic Partnerships in East Sussex.
Come to the event to get to know more about your Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) and Voluntary and Community sector - ask questions, meet, discuss and network with others. Visit information displays and enjoy free networking lunch. Cost of travel reimbursed for volunteers.
Full details & Booking form.
Countywide event organised by SpeakUp Forum and Local Strategic Partnerships in East Sussex.
Come to the event to get to know more about your Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) and Voluntary and Community sector - ask questions, meet, discuss and network with others. Visit information displays and enjoy free networking lunch. Cost of travel reimbursed for volunteers.
Full details & Booking form.
ESCC Supporting People Consultation Cafe - our plans for services for older people
19 May 2009
Date: 26 June, 2009, 10am - 12.pm. Location: Wellshurst Golf & Country Club, North Street, Helingly, BN27 4EE. The consultation pack will be available on the East Sussex County Council website from the middle of June: http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/yourcouncil/consultation/current.htm
ECONOMIC DOWNTURN
19 May 2009
For the latest information visit our latest policy news page:
http://www.southdownscvs.org.uk/policy-and-development/latest-policy-news.php
http://www.southdownscvs.org.uk/policy-and-development/latest-policy-news.php
East Sussex County Council - Supporting People Consultation Cafe
19 May 2009
Friday 10 July 10am - 12.30pm at the County Suite, White Hart Hotel, High Street, Lewes BN7 1XE.
The consultation pack will be available on the East Sussex County Council website from the middle of June: http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/yourcouncil/consultation/current.htm
More details can be found on the Policy & Development page of this website under recent consultations:
http://www.southdownscvs.org.uk/policy-and-development/recent-consultations.php
The consultation pack will be available on the East Sussex County Council website from the middle of June: http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/yourcouncil/consultation/current.htm
More details can be found on the Policy & Development page of this website under recent consultations:
http://www.southdownscvs.org.uk/policy-and-development/recent-consultations.php
Wealden Support Partnership Network Meeting
The next meeting of the Wealden Support Partnership network meeting is taking place on Wednesday 21st October 2pm - 4.30pm at the Hailsham Community Hall, Vicarage Way, Hailsham BN27 2AX. The theme of the meeting will be partnership working and will include presentations on the Wealden Local Strategic Partnership and teh East Sussex Compact. For further agenda, map and booking form please click here
