Issue No. 01 - 6th, January 2015
Welcome to the first edition of the Evelyn Oldfield Unit e-bulletin in 2015! The team at Evelyn Oldfield Unit (EOU) would like to wish you a Happy New Year! Message from the Evelyn Oldfield Unit Director
OUR QUALITY OBJECTIVES
All our quality objectives are detailed in the "Objectives, targets and actions log" and are: - Achieve ISO 9001 certification by March 2015
- 80% overall satisfaction from the trainee surveys
- All agreed project outcomes to be met
We will measure out quality performance against the above objectives.
For more information about ISO 9001, the process and the benefits to Evelyn Oldfield Unit, click here |
EOU Events & Notifications
Invitation to Work towards PQASSO and Investors in People (IIP) Quality Assessment
The Director of EOU has been licensed to provide training and mentoring to voluntary and community organisations on implementing quality mark on Practical Quality Assurance Systems for Small Organisations (PQASSO) produced by the Charities Evaluation Services (CES) and are serving as a panel member of the Investors in People (IIP). If your organisation is interested in acquiring a quality standard or would like to explore more about PQASSO and IIP or other Quality Marks, please contact Mulat Haregot on 02076974101 or at mulat@evelynoldfield.co.uk
'London is Home' E3 Project
Would you like to volunteer on the innovative e3 English Language project? Do you speak Bengali or Somali? Then we would love to hear from you!
Hundreds of E3 learners have already been supplied with their very own tablet and English learning app, and now many are involved with classes, community work and volunteering, as part of the second stage of the project. We would still like to engage with more of the learners, therefore your language skills would be very much appreciated. The role would involve outreach work within the community and office based work. Travel and lunch expenses would be reimbursed. Please contact Daniel at Daniel@evelynoldfield.co.uk or call 020 7697 4106 to register your interest.
Open Platform: Eradicating FGM Together
Organisations: The Evelyn Oldfield Unit, Daryeel Foundation, West London Somaliland Community
Date of event: January 28th, 2015
Where: The Old Vinyl Factory, Blyth Road, Hayes, Middlesex UB3 1HA
40% of Hillingdon's population are from ethnic minority backgrounds and there is a sizeable Somali and Somalilander population but also many other children from areas affected by FGM. 60,000 young girls are at risk in the UK (Trust for London and Home office report, 2014).
Action is needed immediately to tackle this issue and our groups are committed to eradicate this by working close with the key players in the community.
Daryeel Foundation and West London Somaliland Community, local charities, are working with the Evelyn Oldfield Unit (a London-based support group) on a campaign against FGM.
We intend to run an open platform event on the morning of the 28th of January –in the Vinyl factory (address above) – to bring together education staff, health staff, politicians and community members to discuss how we can build awareness of the issue locally and together tackle this crime.
Start taking action now. Be part of the solution.
Please do let us know if you are able to attend.
You can email Sarah Menzies sarah@evelynoldfield.co.uk or telephone- 020 7697 4102 in order to reserve your place or contact Marso Abdi or Ifrah Hassan on maabdi80@yahoo.com / info@wlsomalilandcommunity.org.uk or Marso on 07455 521 111.
Please fill out this baseline survey for Supporting Migrants into Employment - https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RRLTVR8
The overall objective of the project is to further explore the needs of migrants regarding employment, entrepreneurship and personal development (areas of development that beneficiaries have asked us for). For more information please contact Sarah Menzies at sarah@evelynoldfield.co.uk
Volunteers needed: Adhoc Admin volunteer support and IT Expert volunteer support
01. Adhoc Admin volunteer support
The Evelyn Oldfield Unit is looking for a person to conduct administrative support for the EOU's Admin and Finance Worker.
Role Description - entering, retrieving and printing data in a database
- preparing and typing documents in the computer, printing documents
- Carry out other administrative duties as required
Qualifications
No formal qualifications are required but we do expect the following: - Have attention to details
- Accurate in entering data into database
- Confident and competent in using PC system and printer
- Excellent communication manner (face to face, phone and email)
- Ability to conduct telephone and internet research
- Ability to think innovatively and to find suitable solutions when facing problems
- Good IT skills using the internet, Outlook, Microsoft Word and databases
- Fluency in English and preferably a knowledge of another community language
Resources
Salary description: Unpaid Voluntary Work
Expenses: We can cover up to £10 per day to reimburse out of pocket expenses (for both meal and travel). We need receipts in order to process this.
PC and desk, to be arranged by volunteer supervisor. Desk space may vary depending on availability on the day.
Volunteers will be assigned a paid member of staff to work with and who will supervise the volunteer's work and also provide support.
Application process
Please upload your CV and email us on the following address alexandra@evelynoldfield.co.uk
02. IT Expert volunteer support
The Evelyn Oldfield Unit is looking for a person to offer Network and Server expertise and support, ideally someone with Network and Server support experience.
Role Description
- Asses the EOU's network and server system and conduct the necessary improvements and making it more efficient
- Move the current local network to the general building network
- Move the server backup to a cloud computing system
- Offer consultancy in moving the EOU's website from Joomla to a WordPress platform
- Carry out other IT duties as required
Qualifications - Have experience in managing a local network and server
- Good IT skills using the internet, Outlook, Microsoft Word and databases
- Must have patience and commitment to complete the task
- Must respect importance of and ensure confidentiality of all information held by and dealt with by the organisation
- Have attention to details
- Ability to think innovatively and to find suitable solutions when facing problems
- Train staff on how to use the new IT systems
- Fluency in English
Resources
Salary description: Unpaid Voluntary Work
Expenses: We can cover up to £10 per day to reimburse out of pocket expenses (for both meal and travel). We need receipts in order to process this.
PC and desk, to be arranged by volunteer supervisor. Desk space may vary depending on availability on the day.
Volunteers will be assigned a paid member of staff to work with and who will supervise the volunteer's work and also provide support.
Application process
Please upload your CV and email us on the following address alexandra@evelynoldfield.co.uk
Non-EOU Events
The Bike Project - free bikes for refugees and asylum seekers!
When: Thursdays, 5pm - 8pm (please come as close to 5pm as possible to make sure you get a bike)
Where: 12 Crossthwaite Avenue, SE5 8ET
We run workshops every Thursday, where we teach our visitors how to fix a bike, which they then take home.
So if you do work with any refugees or asylum seekers that would benefit from a bike to help them get around, please do send them down.
We'll be open again on Thursday 8th. We can reimburse £5 travel expenses.
More info on our website: http://thebikeproject.co.uk/
WORLD OF WOMEN COMMUNITY's 'ROAD TO UNITY' project
When: 7th January 2015, 7pm-9pm
Where: Café Deluxe, 1A Griffin Road, Plumstead, London SE18 7QG
World of Women Community will like to collaborate with individuals and organisations to form a strong entity and community of such women.
Our aim is to create a platform for individuals and organisations with common goals, to come together and support each other's projects, businesses and visions.
Our media team will produce video profiles for organisations and businesses that attend the meeting. The video profiles will be uploaded to YouTube and organisations can also use it to promote their work.
Remember to bring your business cards, flyers or banner to promote your business and network with other women. Our Web TV team will also be there to cover the meeting.
Free ESOL classes for Migrant Women with FREE CHILDCARE AND FREE TRAVEL
Organisation: IKWRO – Iranian and Kurdish Women's Rights Organisation
When: 14th January 2015
Where: Dalston Kingsland (Hackney)
Our next course begins on Wednesday 14th January 2015. Classes including other activities and workshops will be for 12 weeks. Classes are 2 full days/week on Wednesdays and Thursdays. We can offer you travel expenses and free childcare!
Please bring your ID (passport) and proof of address with you when you come for assessment.
For immediate Assessment and Registration please call us NOW! Tel: 0207 920 6460. Email: Lina.Amir@ikwro.org.uk; chloe.malaki@ikwro.org.
This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the integration of Third Country National.
National Refugee Women's Conference on detention
When: 14 Jan 2015 - 10:30 - 16:00
Where: Amnesty International Human Rights Action Centre, London EC2A 3EA
Join the energy of the London Refugee Women's Forum, Women Asylum Seekers Together Manchester, Women Asylum Seekers Together London, Hope Projects, Embrace, Why Refugee Women – groups at the forefront of the campaign against detention.
Find out what we have done in the campaign so far and how we can work together to end detention.
Workshops include campaigning with the arts, working with the media, campaigning online and organising protests. Performances from the London Refugee Women's Forum and WAST Manchester. Includes the launch of our brand new research on the treatment of women in detention.
You don't have to be a refugee woman to come to this conference – this is open to everyone who supports justice and solidarity with women seeking sanctuary
Book here
Detained, Denied and Deported: the human consequences of the legal aid cuts
When: 20 Jan 2015 - 18:00
Where: Amnesty International UK, Human Rights Action Centre, 17-25 New Inn Yard, London, EC2A 3EA
Bail for Immigration Detainee's is holding its Annual General Meeting and a conference on the consequences of the legal aid cuts.
Confirmed speakers:
Richard Drabble QC, Landmark Chambers
Carmen Kearney, Legal Manager, Bail for Immigration Detainees
You can find full details here.
There is no charge for this event but booking is essential. Contact kamal@biduk.org to reserve your place.
The venue is wheelchair accessible. Travel expenses are payable for unwaged asylum seekers or migrants by prior arrangement – please contact Kamal on 020 7456 9753 to discuss.
London Asylum Help Workshop
When: Tuesday 27th January 2015, 10:00 to 13:00
Where: Haslemere Hall, 2A Haslemere Road, Thornton Heath, London, CR7 7BE
We would like to invite you to a workshop to hear from Migrant Help how the service model is operating and to explore how these changes have affected you and your client group. We would also like to explore what we can do to ensure that asylum seekers are still managing to access the help they need and whether we need to clarify referral routes between agencies. Migrant Help is also keen to hear from you how they can support local agencies, through training for staff and volunteers.
Please RSVP to Ismeta Selimanjin-Kay, Ismeta.selimanjinkay@migranthelpuk.org
Please note there is a limited number of places available so attendance confirmation will be allocated on the first to book basis.
LEEDS CAMPAIGNER WORKSHOP
Organisation: Sheila McKechnie Foundation
Date: Thursday 29th January 2015
Venue: Age UK Leeds, Bradbury Building, Mark Lane Leeds LS2 8JA (http://www.ageuk.org.uk/leeds/contact-us/)
SMK runs a series of half-day and one-day introductory level campaign workshops throughout the UK to equip people with the skills to bring about change at a local or national level. The programme is supported by the Tudor Trust.
If you would like information about how these workshops can be adapted for your organisation and delivered in-house, please email Linda Butcher.
To book your place on this workshop, please fill in a registration form and send
it to Christina.arokium@smk.org.uk
http://www.smk.org.uk/campaign-workshops/
Surveys
Deadline extended to 11th January: Comic Relief - Common Ground Initiative Scoping survey
This survey aims to understand how individuals, groups and organisations in the African diaspora in the UK are investing in Africa and/or helping to improve the lives of African women and girls. It seeks to discover who is working in these areas and what their needs are in doing this, and if they would be interested in getting involved with Comic Relief's Common Ground Initiative (CGI). Comic Relief wants this survey to reach out to as many members of the UK based African diaspora as possible.
If you believe that diaspora volunteering is an important way of benefiting communities in Africa, this is a chance for you to tell Comic Relief about your volunteering programmes, and to suggest ways that Comic Relief can support diaspora volunteering in the future.
If you consider yourself to be part of the UK based African diaspora Comic Relief very much wants to hear from you and would appreciate you responding to the survey through the following link:
www.surveymonkey.com/s/KPR55TS
If you would like more information on CGI please visit the website
www.comicrelief.com/our-grants/international.
Funding
TWO MORE YEARS FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR STRATEGIC LEGAL ACTION TO PROTECT VULNERABLE YOUNG MIGRANTS
The Strategic Legal Fund for Vulnerable Young Migrants (SLF) is launching a new phase of grant-making from January 2015 to December 2017. Small one-off grants are available to NGOs and private law firms for pre-litigation research and third party interventions, which uphold the rights of migrant children and young people in the UK.
Full details of what the SLF funds are available on its website: http://www.strategiclegalfund.org.uk.
For more information, please contact the Project Manager, Gerry Hickey, on 020 7254 7272 or at SLF@migrationwork.org.
Virgin Money announces new charitable foundation and welcomes £4 million government donation
Virgin Money has announced the launch of the Virgin Money Foundation – a new charitable foundation that will invest in projects designed to benefit the communities in which Virgin Money works.
The announcement coincided with a visit by The Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne to Virgin Money's store in Stockton-on-Tees, where he announced £4 million of Government funding for the Virgin Money Foundation to support charitable projects in the North-East of England. This funding complements the £1 million that Virgin Money announced in September 2014 that it would invest in North-East community projects. All money donated will be invested into community projects and Virgin Money will cover the operating costs of the new Virgin Money Foundation, which will be independent from the bank, with its own Chair and Board of Trustees. It is expected that the Virgin Money Foundation will become fully operational during the first half of 2015.
For more information, click here
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