Issue No. 06 - 18th March 2015
Happy Spring to everybody and welcome to a new edition of the Evelyn Oldfield Unit e-bulletin!
We bring you news and updates from the refugee and migrant sector. We ask that you save the date - Friday, 19th June 2015 - for our combined AGM and Refugee Week celebration! We invite your ideas on how we can make the celebration event truly special to reflect the diversity of our sector.
The Evelyn Oldfield Unit has vacancies for our board of trustees. Please see details below.
The Evelyn Oldfield Unit Team 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 & Notices
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 Standards, please contact Mulat Haregot, Director, 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.
FREE ESOL Classes
Would you like improve your English?
If the answer is yes, then you are warmly welcome to attend our beginner's classes. The course is FREE, but there will be £20 admin fee which will be refunded to you if you come to all the classes.
The beginners Classes will take place every Monday (starting from the 16 February with a language assessment) from 6pm-8pm at the Evelyn Oldfield Unit, Resource For London, 356 Holloway Road, N7 6PA
Please contact Daniel Palmer for more information on 0207 697 4106 or Daniel@evelynoldfield.co.uk
Income Generation & Sustainability for Refugee & Migrant Community Organisations
As the series of workshops on Income Generation & Sustainability have been in great demand, the organisers, The Evelyn Oldfield Unit, Greater London Authority and The Refugee Council, decided to run the workshop once again.
This is a great opportunity for all Refugee and Migrant Community groups to develop skills on how to generate income and how to develop a business plan.
Staff, trustees or volunteers from Refugee and Migrant Community organisations are welcomed to attend the workshop. This is a popular course and as such we expect places will go quickly. Please book your space now https://eventbrite.co.uk/event/16125402513/
For more information, see the details below. Please pass this information across your network.
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Income Generation & Sustainability for Refugee & Migrant Community Organisations
Organisations: Evelyn Oldfield Unit, Greater London Authority, The Refugee Council
When: Wednesday, 25th March 2015 from 10:00am to 4:30pm
Where: Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, N7 6PA
Cost: Free of Charge
Evelyn Oldfield Unit working with Greater London Authority and Refugee Council is delivering a free day-long workshop on how to create a business model for refugee and migrant groups. This free workshop is part of the delivery of the London Strategic Migration Partnership & the Refugee Council's Supporting RCOs project which is funded by London Councils. The workshop will help refugee and migrant community groups learn: - Skills for chairs, trustees, staff and volunteers
- How to make your organisation sustainable and relevant
- How to identify problems and how to tackle them
- How to develop your business plan
- How to measure success
Red Ochre is facilitating the workshop.
Public transport travel costs incurred by migrant and refugee groups will be reimbursed on production of a receipt or ticket courtesy of the Refugee Council.
staff, trustees and volunteers from refugee and migrant groups are welcomed to attend. Places offered on a first come first served basis. Refreshments and lunch provided. If you cannot attend please send a colleague in your place so that places are not wasted.
To book tickets (free) click here or simply email Alexandra at alexandra@evelynoldfield.co.uk or call to discuss further: 020 7697 4105.
For more information please visit: http://www.london.gov.uk/priorities/equalities/refugees-and-migrants/london-strategic-migration-partnership
Board of Trustees Vacancies at EOU
The Evelyn Oldfield Unit (EOU) wants to recruit five new Trustees, and is looking to attract applications from individuals with a background in finance, human resources, law, public relations and fundraising experience and/or knowledge of grass roots community development and above all a willingness to explore new ways of working. This is a great opportunity to develop your own skills and knowledge by working with an organisation that is working with refugee and migrants in London, well respected and have a good track record within the voluntary sector.
We welcome applications from people with refugee, migrant or other BME backgrounds.
The EOU is a small charity operated as a Company Limited by Guarantee. The trustees of the charity are also directors of the company. We would like to improve the diversity of our board to reflect the mix of London's population and specifically are looking for:
1. Trustee - Human Resources - To have oversight of and support for the recruitment, development, and management of the organisation's paid staff.
2. Trustee - Legal - To oversee legal matters associated with our obligations and responsibilities to contract providers, service users, Companies House, the Charity Commission and HM Revenue and Customs.
3. Trustee – Public relations - To oversee Unit communication and promotion strategy and raise the profile of the charity.
4. Trustee – Fundraising – We are looking for an experienced and skilled fundraiser to volunteer with us and join our excellent Board of Trustees. As an experienced fundraiser, you will take the lead on developing and managing our ongoing fundraising strategy, supported by staff, Board of Trustees, and volunteers
5. Trustee – Events management and organiser – We are looking for an experienced and skilled events organizer working jointly with staff, volunteers and Board of Trustees. As an experienced event organizer, you will take the lead on developing, managing, and organizing three events per annum, supported by staff, Board of Trustees, and volunteers
We seeking individuals who are willing and able to provide hands-on support for our work, including through membership of sub-committees with remits to support specific elements of our work. If you have other expertise that may contribute to our work in addition to what is outlined above, we would be pleased to hear from you.
The overall time commitment is expected to be about four days a year. Trustees are not paid, but reasonable out of pocket expenses will be met. Trustees will be appointed for two years initially, renewable for a further two years.
If you are interested in joining us and would like to know more, you can visit our website at www.evelynoldfield.co.uk or contact our Director, Mulat Haregot on mulat@evelynoldfield.co.uk or call on 0207 697 4101.
To apply: Please send your CV and covering letter outlining your reasons for applying to:
Mulat Haregot, Director and Company Secretary
Evelyn Oldfield Unit, Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London N7 6PA or email: mulat@evelynoldfield.co.uk
Closing date for applications is 31st March 2015; interviews will take place shortly after.
EOU's Annual General Meeting 2015 and Refugee Week!
When: Friday,19th June 2015
Venue and exact time to be confirmed!
Pencil the date in your diary - Friday, 19th June 2015 - for our combined AGM and Refugee Week celebration!
If you have any ideas, thoughts or if you would like to donate money or your time to help us make this event special and enjoyed by as many people as possible, please contact Alexandra at alexandra@evelynoldfield.co.uk or on 0207 697 4105.
Supporting Women's Project Update
The following activities are planned for the following months. Contact us to express your interest.
I. Accredited Introduction to Counselling Skills Course for Refugee Women – June 2015
We are now open for applications!
The Evelyn Oldfield Unit is launching its new accredited counselling skills course. This project is funded by Comic Relief. We would like to offer frontline staff / volunteers from refugee and asylum-seeking women's organisations/ projects the chance to build skills in supporting vulnerable women affected by violence or trauma. Although we build the skills of individuals, we want the trainee to bring these skills back to the organisation they work/ volunteer with.
This is a free course.
This is a level 2 Open College Network course.
Where: Roots and Shoots, Walnut Tree Walk, SE11 6DN London
When: Fixed dates (and applicants must be available for all of these):
15/06, 16/06, 17/06, 18/06 and finally 23/06
We are not able to offer travel expenses but participants will receive a qualification of which the costs are fully covered.
The class time will include the assessment day.
Please contact the Evelyn Oldfield Unit's administrator Alexandra Ceriu by email - alexandra@evelynoldfield.co.uk or phone – 020 7697 4105 for an application.
NB we will close for applications as soon as we have enough appropriate students in place.
Eligibility
This course is for women from refugee/ asylum-seeking backgrounds (*NB you have to have status to be eligible to study in the UK). We will require evidence of from your Home Office documents or passport.
It is open to any groups from across London.
We can accept one person per organisation only. There is space on this course for 10 participants.
Students need to be proficient in English although the Evelyn Oldfield Unit can offer additional pastoral / student support.
Places will be given to those who can evidence the most potential benefit to their community.
In addition, in deciding upon places, we will ensure there is a spread of nationalities, ages and London boroughs represented.
II. Mental health engagement event 13th of May
An event for refugee community organisations and mainstream groups (women only).
The session has been designed to bring together refugee women's projects with mainstream women's groups. The first part of the session will be dedicated to examining current issues faced by refugee women and innovative solutions, with a presentation by Middlesex University's Elena Vacchelli on support for refugee women.
The second part will be a creatively facilitated engagement event where refugee women and mainstream women's services come together to look at what each other is doing, how to improve connections, referrals and communication, facilitating future work and building access to services.
This event is open to representatives from interested London-based mainstream/ statutory agencies and refugee / asylum-seeking women from community organisations who wish to build connections/ new therapy projects.
Date & Time
13th of May 2014
1.30pm-5.00pm
Venue
To be confirmed but in a central accessible location. We can cover the travel costs of refugee and asylum-seeking women.
For further information or bookings, please call / email Alexandra Ceriu at alexandra@evelynoldfield.co.uk 0207 697 4105
III. 19th May – morning workshop on responding to Domestic Violence in Refugee and Asylum-seeking Women's Groups – facilitated by Against Violence and Abuse (AVA)
Do you know what to do when a woman discloses that she has been a victim or are at risk from violence or abuse? This could be domestic, physical, sexual or emotional...
Jennifer Holly from AVA will run an event for refugee and asylum-seeking women's organisations/ projects. Come along to our event to hear from this expert organisation who can help you to understand the signs, risks, learn about sources of support and legal protection available for women.
The main areas we will cover are : - What is abuse?
- What are appropriate responses?
- Understanding risk
- What the law says about abuse and women
- What legal protections are available
- Supporting a vulnerable woman through the criminal justice system
This is open to any female staff, volunteers, and management committee members from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds. NB this is an event for women only.
Venue
To be confirmed but in a central accessible location.
For bookings, please contact Alexandra at alexandra@evelynoldfield.co.uk t:0207 697 4105
IV. SWP Conference - 24th of June. Full day event
The annual Supporting Refugee Women conference will take place on the 24th of June 2015.
This conference has been set up to bring together stakeholders working on issues related to gender violence and refugee and asylum-seeking women.
We will look at: - Policy developments in the sector
- Disseminating good practice
- Sharing learning
- Exchanging research
- Encouraging collaboration
We will have a market place showcasing refugee women's projects and mainstream/ statutory projects related to the topic.
We are currently looking for contributors/ presenters, stall holders etc. If you would like to talk about your work, research and / or organisation, please get in touch.
Venue
To be confirmed but in a central accessible location.
For queries or bookings, please contact the Evelyn Oldfield Unit's administrator Alexandra Ceriu by email - alexandra@evelynoldfield.co.uk or phone – 020 7697 4105. Hope to see you there.
This event is open to representatives from interested London-based mainstream/ statutory agencies and refugee / asylum-seeking women from refugee community organisations. THIS EVENT IS WOMEN ONLY.
Research for Action & Influence Project Update
We are currently opening a few of our Research for Action & Influence sessions on:
23rd of April: 1.30-5.30pm
Venue: Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, N7 6PA
Fundraising – learning how to fill in applications to trusts and foundation in response to your research
With input from a funder
Only for women from refugee, asylum seeker or migrant background
14th of May: 1.30-5.30pm
Visit to the Houses of Parliament: learning how to influence politicians workshop
Open to all
For bookings email Sarah at sarah@evelynoldfield.co.uk or call to discuss further on 020 7697 402
11th of June Conference for Research for Action & Influence Students – open to men and women
The Evelyn Oldfield Unit would like to invite you to the presentations of community action research undertaken by members of London's refugee and migrant communities on the 11th of June, from 1.00-5.00pm here in the Resource for London (356 Holloway Road, N7 6PA).
Over the past year we have run an accredited research course and this is the culmination of the students' work.
The students are all representatives of refugee and migrant community organisations and members of the Evelyn Oldfield Unit.
It is shaping up to be a quite remarkable afternoon.
For queries or bookings, please contact the Evelyn Oldfield Unit's administrator Alexandra Ceriu by email - alexandra@evelynoldfield.co.uk or phone – 020 7697 4105. Hope to see you there.
Volunteers needed: Adhoc Admin volunteer support, IT Expert volunteer support
I. 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
II. 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
- 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
Interested in FREE ESOL (all levels from beginners to Level 2) or Functional Skills (English & Maths all levels from beginners to Level 2 (GCSE)?
The criteria for eligibility as follows:
1) Women of Non EU Nationals, been in the UK less than 10 years
2) Entered in the UK as spouse, family reunion, marriage or settlement Visa
The Enterprise Integration Programme aims to engage third country nationals primarily from Latin America, Africa, Asia and other non-European countries to integrate within wider society through enterprising & entrepreneurial activities that facilitate economic and social participation whilst enabling them to develop and maximise their skills.
If you want to benefit from these courses, then please contact us: Muhsina or Khaleda on 0207 713 8971 email: to muhsina@ibal.org.uk or khaleda@ibal.org.uk
LEAP into Work Programme
Are you looking for a job?
Got the skills, but have no access to the opportunities that you want?
All your acquaintances seem to be in employment, except you? What can you do?
Have you applied for so many jobs, but barely pass an interview if you are lucky to get one?
Then this is a chance to receive FREE advice and training that will propel your chances to get into employment.
LEAP into Work Programme: - Pre- employment programme for workless women;
- One to one support and FREE training to Increase your employability skills;
- Stand out on paper and in person through advice, training and volunteering.
BENEFITS: - Gain work experience and learn new skills through volunteering/ work placements;
- 6 hours of one to one support to improve employability skills and set up career goals;
- Free training to improve interviewing skills – mock interviews;
- Free training to tailor CVs and application forms to get interviews;
- Introduction to vocational courses;
- Continuous one to one support to sustain employment.
ELIGIBILITY: - Not in employment or education;
- No necessary academic qualification. You can have a little or lots of experience and skills;
- Registered for JSA or ESA or Income Support Allowance;
- Living in Barnet, Haringey or Enfield;
- Eligible to work in UK.
Apply today. Available places are limited
Contact: Dana Ion, Employement Coordinator
Email: d.ion@solacewomensaid.org
Tel: 07506993472
http://www.solacewomensaid.org/
Transitions are currently taking referrals for our employment advice service for refugee professionals.
Transitions is a specialist, collaborative, not-for-profit careers and employment service in London. Our candidates are highly skilled people with refugee backgrounds, mostly engineers, finance and administration and international development professionals.
Transitions provides: - A quality jobsearch service for refugee professionals, with 1-1 guidance and workshops and seminars with corporates and employed candidates;
- A professional profiling and career planning service guiding candidates in researching their relevant occupation and sector in the UK, matching their skills and experience with relevant roles, career planning for the short, medium and long term, connecting with professional bodies & Naric and building a supportive professional network of people to assist them; and,
- A structured work experience programme. Work experience is an opportunity to demonstrate skills, build a profile with potential employers and potentially enhance competitiveness.
More information about Transitions at:http://www.transitions-london.co.uk/
Shape-A-Tale – interactive theatre workshops
Shape-A-Tale are a small therapeutic theatre company of actors, trained also in dramatherapy. They offer short, entertaining pieces of theatre with music and movement, themed appropriately for different client groups. We use interactive exercises between the actors and the group, working from our own experience or imagination to enable us t shape and develop stories together.
One of our shows is about memories, ideal for older people in residential care homes and those with dementia. This offers the opportunity for members of the group to take the lead or sit back and watch the drama. This can bring positive, refreshing energy into social interaction between clients in a fresh way within a safe a non-threatening framework of theatre action.
If you are interested in a visit from the Shape-A-Tale team, the please contact Tim on 07989 966 087 to discuss a booking.
Free online advice service: Advice Westminster Advice Westminster can provide email information, advice and signposting on a wide variety of topics including welfare benefits, employment rights, access to health, debt, immigration and more. The email advice provided via the Advice Westminster website is carried out by the Migrants Resource Centre (MRC) as part of the Reform Advice in Westminster (RAW) project. You do not have to be a migrant to receive advice via this free email service. To register click here.
Women's only fitness class
When: every Wednesday, 10am
Where: Elizabeth House, 2 Hurlock St, N5 1ED
Elizabeth House Community Centre is launching a new women's only fitness class at their community centre. It is a free class with a qualified coach, and they are happy to run activities based on what attendees are interested in.
For more information click here: http://elizabeth-house.org.uk/
Volunteer Centre Camden: March Lunchtime Volunteering Fair Where: Clarence Way Hall, Tenants Residents Association, Bradfield Court, Off Hawley Road, NW1 8RN London
When: Thursday, 19 March 2015 from 12:00 to 14:00
Volunteer Centre Camden's volunteering fairs offer a perfect opportunity for organisations and volunteers to be in the same room, at the same time and to get the volunteering 'ball' rolling. If you're a person who wants to volunteer, just turn up on the day.
If you're an organisation, book here.
Getting the vote out in Ealing - Free Workshop for migrant communities
When: 24 Mar 2015 - 10:00 - 13:00
Where: Centre for Armenian Information & Advice Hayashen, 105a Mill Hill Road, Acton, London W3 8JF HAVE YOUR SAY IN THE MAY 2015 GENERAL ELECTION The upcoming election appears to be the most tightly contested in recent history, and immigration is at the heart of the debate. Yet largely overlooked amidst this heated debate have been the voices of migrants themselves. Ealing not only has marginal seats, but also three constituencies with the largest proportion of BME and migrant voters in London. This workshop is the first of two events organised to ensure your voices are heard in May 2015. This free Voter Registration Workshop will cover how to get the vote out and how to put pressure on candidates in preparation for the Ealing Question Time on 14 April, where you can put your questions to candidates seeking your vote. RSVP to Momtaz Rahman at m.rahman@migrantsrights.org.uk
WORKING TOGETHER FOR HEALTH EQUALITIES
When: Wednesday, 25th March 2015, 10am-4pm
Where: The Human Rights Action Centre, 17-25 New Inn Yard, EC2A 3EA
Come and join HEAR for a fantastic and exciting event that will:
-Showcase innovative and effective work that voluntary sector organisations in London are doing to tackle health inequalities -Identify different ways to improve communication and access in health for everyone -Demonstrate how the voluntary and community sector can work together in partnership with other VCS organisations, local authorities and all kinds of health agencies, including hospitals, GP surgeries, Clinical Commissioning Groups, to tackle health inequalities -Highlight the vital role of user involvement and coproduction -Promote learning and identify replicable action
Expert keynote speakers, presentations, panel discussions, film show, workshops, story-telling!
To book your free place:hear@reap.org.uk
Free immigration information sessions
When: 25th March, 6-7.30 pm
Where: Afghanistan and Central Asian Association, Ground Floor, 24 Deptford Broadway, London, SE8 4PA
The Afghanistan and Central Asian Association (ACAA) strives to empower, educate and unite Afghans and Central Asians living away from their homeland; provide them the skills and knowledge required to exercise their rights; achieve success and prosperity in the UK; and promote human rights and democracy among the diaspora and in Afghanistan itself.
ACAA services include a supplementary school, ESOL classes, employment workshops, a women's support group, youth and family support services, drop-in and telephone advice, volunteer placements, and cultural and social events. They also visit individuals and families in detention.
ACAA are providing free immigration information sessions with pupil barristers who have expertise in the areas of immigration and asylum law.
The session on Wednesday, 25th March, 6 - 7.30 pm will cover two topics: indefinite leave to remain and converting a student visa.
These sessions are free and open to all. For more information please contact Atoosa Khatiri on 02072776242.
Spring Songs with Haringey & Hackney Migrant Support Centres
When: 27 Mar 2015 - 19:30 Where: St Mary's Church, Stoke Newington Church St, London N16 9ES At 7.30pm on Friday 27th March, the fantastic Fourth Choir, a semi professional LGBT chamber choir will be performing an unmissable one-off concert in aid of Haringey and Hackney Migrant Support Centres. This night of great choral works from early music to contemporary masterpieces will take place at the beautiful St Mary's Church, Stoke Newington.
Known for their performances at the Royal Festival Hall, at the Sing Out! Festival at Hackney Empire, and for performing at Sandi and Debbie Toksvig's wedding, and led by leading choral conductor Dominic Peckham, the choir will be singing sublime harmonies for your enjoyment. All proceeds raised on the night going directly towards providing immigration, housing and welfare advice for migrants in need of support.
As we anticipate that this event will be extremely popular, please ensure you book tickets in plenty of time. Advance tickets are £12 (any remaining tickets will be sold on the door for £15), Concessions for £10 each and Centre Users for £1 each. Doors open at 7pm.
Please visit the following link to book tickets now: http://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/London/St-Mary%27s-Rectory/Spring-Songs/12337244
Fundraising Masterclass
Are you worried about your fundraising?
Would you like to know more about the different types of fundraising and which ones might be best for you?
When: 27 March from 2:30pm to 4.30pm
Where: LVSC (Voluntary Action Islington) - 200a Pentonville Road, Kings Cross, London N1 9JP
Cost: free of charge
LVSC through our London for All Programme has organised a Fundraising Masterclass by Peter Rosenvinge (Worshipful Company of Marketors).
This event is for London based voluntary & Community sector organisations who need help with their fundraising.
The event aims to: - Give an overview of the different types of fundraising
- Suggest which types of fundraising are best suited to different causes
- Give an opportunity for participants to ask practical questions about their own situation
- Participants will be able to ask the speaker for one free follow up consultation/advisory meeting about their charity
Trainer:
Peter Rosenvinge is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and the Institute of Fundraising, and holds a Diploma in Marketing.
He has 35 years marketing experience in the commercial, public and voluntary sectors and has 25 years fundraising experience.
Currently Head of Fundraising at Variety, the Childrens Charity, Peter has been Director of Fundraising at the Duke of Edinburghs Award, the East Anglian Air Ambulance and the Cardinal Hume Centre, as well as Deputy Director of Fundraising at Barnardo's.
Register here.
Migration and Human Rights: Perception v Reality 16th Annual Student Human Rights Conference When: 28 Mar 2015 - 9:00 - 17:00 Where: Law and Social Sciences Building, University of Nottingham We are delighted to announce the 16th Annual Student Human Rights Conference Migration and Human Rights: Perception v Reality by the University of Nottingham Human Rights Law Centre. The conference will be held on Saturday 28 March 2015.This year, the conference committee will be welcoming papers from postgraduate students that discuss the following themes: - Conceptualising the root causes of migration
- Discrimination of migrants and equal access to economic, social and cultural rights
- 'Global' freedom of movement: benefits and challenges
- Scrutinising security and migration
- The human cost of migration: vulnerable migrants
- Modern slavery: combating trafficking and forced labour More information here.
The call for papers is now available, the deadline for submission of abstracts is Thursday 11 December 2014. For further information contact the Student Conference Committee athumanrightsconference@nottingham.ac.uk
We Love Immigration Benefit
When: 30 Mar 2015 - 19:30 Where: Bloomsbury Theatre 15 Gordon Street London, WC1H 0AH A month before the general election, enjoy a night of comedy that unashamedly celebrates immigration and the fantastic impact it has had on British life- specifically the comedy circuit. The UK boasts the biggest, most exciting and diverse circuit in the world. It is a thriving multi million pound industry and a beloved national institution. Immigration has had an incredibly positive affect on British comedy; it means that not only do we have hilarious British comedians from all backgrounds, religions and cultures but we also have the best comedians from all over the world drawn to our world class circuit. This night of comedy that could only happen in a vibrant multicultural country. All the acts, the best from the UK circuit are either migrants or from immigrant backgrounds. In the interest of balance, there will be free tickets on the night for card-carrying members of UKIP. We don't want anyone missing out on the fun, after all, isn't having a sense of humor is what being British is all about? All proceeds from the night are going to Migrants Rights Network. In a political climate where the major parties seen reluctant to defend the impact immigration has had on the UK, comedy is making its position clear- "We Love Immigration".
National debate: 'Building a sustainable community'
Where: The Light at Euston, Friends House,173-177 Euston Road, NW1 2BJ London
When: Thursday, 9 April 2015 from 18:30 to 20:30 Interested in the issues that matter most? Want to hear more about what the national political parties are saying in the build-up to the election? Then come join the conversation on Thursday 9 April and hear direct from politicians what they have to say on the issues. This hustings may touch on sustainability, environmental policy, housing, education, and aspects of social exclusion and criminal justice – who is part of our community? Candidates from the Conservatives, Greens, Labour, Liberal Democrats and UKIP have all been invited to debate the issues - here's who has confirmed so far:
Conservatie - TBC
Green - TBC
Labour - Catherine West: Parliamentary candidate for Hornsey & Wood Green, former leader of Islington Council
Liberal Democrat - Liz Barker: Baroness Barker, member of the House of Lords
UKIP - TBC Doors open 6.30pm for a 7pm start. We're also hosting hustings on international affairs, and 'Paying for society' (including economy, equality and social justice issues). Check out quakervote.eventbrite.co.uk for more details or follow us on Twitter @QuakerVote. To register click here.
South Yorkshire election hustings: Where do the candidates stand on immigration?
When: 16 Apr 2015 - 18:30 Where: Victoria Hall (opposite Crucible Theatre), Sheffield
This pre-election hustings has been organised by South Yorkshire asylum-rights' groups, as an opportunity to hear 'where do the candidates stand on asylum rights and migration?' Thursday 16th April 7pm (doors open at 6.30pm), at the Victoria Hall (opposite Crucible Theatre) Sheffield. This event is supported by all of Sheffield's asylum rights' groups, led by South Yorkshire Migration and Asylum Action Group (SYMAAG). At the 2010 election the asylum rights hustings were the largest of the election, with around 250 people attending.
Get Grant Ready Beginner's Course in Funding Applications (London)
When: Thursday, 23 April 2015
Venue to be conformed - Central London
New to funding and don't know where to start? Designed specifically for people working in the public and voluntary and community sectors, our practical one-day 'Get Grant Ready' course aims to provide the tools necessary to discover and understand the various sources of funding.
This popular course will equip you with the skills needed to confidently research and apply for funding, covering how to write winning applications to maximise your organisation's chance of grants success.
It comprises many of the basic elements needed to help you on the road to writing a successful bid, including: - Identifying different sources of funding
- Writing a good letter of proposal
- What funders are looking for
- Common reasons why applications tend to fail
Trainee participation features heavily both as part of group work and working individually, and attendees will have the opportunity to meet others who are involved in funding - allowing those present to share and exchange ideas and experiences.
Who should attend?
This introductory course is geared to those new to funding in the public and not-for-profit sectors.
About the course provider
Backed by over 30 years' experience, Idox is Europe's leading provider of funding and policy information. Our courses are informal yet informative, designed with you in mind.
Training investment
The course fee is £145 +VAT per person, which includes lunch and light refreshments during the day and covers the costs of course material.
Special rate: £250 +VAT for 2 people attending the same course date from the same organisation.
Our next course date is Thursday, 23 April 2015 (Central London).
For more information - including how to book and our latest testimonials - click here.
HEAR/London for All Transgender Awareness free training
When: Monday 27 April 10am-1pm
Following the popularity of our Transgender Awareness training, we are putting on a second session on 27 April.
Improve the accessibility of your service for transgender people; improve your confidence in supporting transgender people; understand how being more aware can make your service more effective.
To book a free place email: hear@reap.org.uk
Governance In The Voluntary And Community Sector
When: 14th May 2015 - 25th Jun 2015 (£71/£25) Thursdays, 17:30-20:30
A short course for members of governing bodies or anybody who is interested in developing the knowledge and skills required to be a member of a governing body in the voluntary or community sector. With the knowledge gained from this course you can become an effective participant in the governance of new and existing organisations. This is not a qualification course.
Areas covered:
* Introduction to the Role of a Governing Body Member
* Developing Governance - Responsibilities and Accountability
* Governance - Strategy and Structures
Find out more and book at the Mary Ward Centre website. For questions about the course contact Kevin Nunan.
Surveys
HEAR Human Rights and Equalities Network London For All Evaluation Survey
London for All was begun in 2013 and is a partnership project funded by London Councils to provide support for London's voluntary and community sector. London for All is led by LVSC and our other partners are LASA, Race on the Agenda and Women's Resource Centre.
We would now really value your support to help us improve the information and updates we send you by completing a very short online survey:
http://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/148012IEKRW
To book a free place email: hear@reap.org.uk
Study
Body composition study - UCL Institute of Child Health
Would you like to earn £30 and learn about your body composition?
We would like to invite women of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan ancestry between the ages of 20-28 to take part in a research study looking at relationships between muscle and fat tissues in the body.
The aim of the study: to better understand relationships between tissues and whether these relationships are influenced by early life growth – this will highlight factors which may make individuals susceptible to certain conditions and diseases such as obesity, type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD).
If you agree to take part, we will do a number of measurements (including MRI and anthropometry) as you visit the UCL Institute of Child Health/Great Ormond Street Hospital for one half day or on two separate, shorter visits at your convenience. Weekends and bank holidays are a possibility if preferable to a weekday. We will provide breakfast and lunch during breaks between measurements on the day, and any travel expenses will be paid back to you.
Researcher contact details:
Ms Meghan Shirley
UCL Institute of Child Health
Tel: 07923691733
Email: meghan.shirley.13@ucl.ac.uk
Jobs and Volunteering
Part-time programme officer at The Africa and Middle East Refugee Assistance (AMERA) and the Egyptian Foundation for Refugee Rights (EFRR)
The Africa and Middle East Refugee Assistance (AMERA) and the Egyptian Foundation for Refugee Rights (EFRR) operate the longest-running and largest programme of legal services to and support for refugees in Egypt. We have an immediate vacancy for a part-time programme officer to support the development and evaluation of our programmes. The programme officer would perform the following tasks: - Assisting with reporting to current donors about the status of programmes;
- Assisting with the development of new funding proposals to donors to support existing and new programmes;
- Supporting the development in EFRR of administrative and programme development capacity, including by assisting in developing policies concerning recruitment and human resources; updating standard costings of our programmes; and, training materials for new staff;
- Support the development of programmes of research and advocacy based upon information gathered as part of our programmes; and,
- Liaison with AMERA in the UK and EFRR in Egypt on the foregoing issues.
A core task of the programme officer will be to support existing accounting, reporting and development processes. However, there will also be scope for involvement in strategic planning, new programme development, research and advocacy.
The ideal candidate for the job will have: - An attention to detail, time and project management skills, and a good head for numbers, particularly in relation to programme accounting;
- Good English language writing skills in a variety of document types intended for a variety of audiences, including in particular reports and fundraising applications to donors;
- Familiarity with refugee issues in the Global South, and in particular of the provision of legal services to refugees;
- Research skills, as possibly demonstrated by previous academic study of a relevant topic at an advanced undergraduate or post-graduate level;
- Some experience of advocacy on refugee issues;
- An ability to work independently and without constant supervision; and,
- An ability to begin work immediately.
It is anticipated that the successful candidate will be based in the United Kingdom (and must already have the right to work in the UK). Ideally, the candidate would be able to commute to a workplace (and at least for regular meetings) in York.
The salary is 15 GBP per hour for 15 hours per week for at least 20 weeks, and with the possibility of both an extension of the length of the contract and an increase of the number of hours.
Individuals interested in this position should apply immediately with an up to date curriculum vitae and a cover letter highlighting your interest in the position to Martin Jones (martin.jones@york.ac.uk). The position will be open until filled.
Volunteer position at Cardinal Hume Centre
The Centre works with homeless young people, badly housed families, refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, helping them to obtain employment and break out of the cycle of homelessness and social exclusion.
We are looking for volunteers to join a small team of dedicated staff in providing a welcoming environment in what at time can be a demanding and busy space. Whilst the main duties will involve admin/reception work there will be an opportunity to undertake a portion of initial assessments. Ideally, you will be a confident and patient person with a professional and friendly manner and able to remain calm under pressure.
We are looking for: - Some experience of customer relations or dealing with a diverse range of people desirable
- Well developed listening skills
- An ability to communicate well and with confidence when handling enquiries
- A professional and friendly phone manner
- Some experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience of data entry desirable
- A non judgemental attitude towards people's problems in their lives
- A warm and friendly approach
- Be sympathetic with homeless people and the challenges they are facing.
- Ideally we would be looking for someone who is able to speak Arabic, Amharic,Tigrynia
Time commitment:At least half a day a week. Half days would be 9am to 1pm and 1pm to 4.30pm. A full day would be 9am to 4.30pm. We are also looking for people who can do an evening shift from 5 – 7.30 pm on a Wednesday 12:00 – 4:30pm on a Friday .
Please contact the Volunteering Team on 020 7222 1602 or info@cardinalhumecentre.org.uk.
www.cardinalhumecentre.org.uk.
HART are Looking for a Volunteer Treasurer
HART is a long-standing registered HIV charity located in Uxbridge. We support HIV-positive people in Hillingdon and Harrow. We are looking for an individual who has accountancy skills to fill the post of Treasurer and complement our Board of Trustees.
We are seeking interest from individuals who have relevant experience and skills and a little time to volunteer at an organisation dedicated to supporting local HIV-positive people.
Trustees meet six-times a year and the treasurer would be required to
• Oversee internal financial policies and processes
• Ensure HART meets Charity Commission regulations
• Support the Finance Administrator in the preparation of Annual Accounts for audit
• Report to the Board at each Trustee meeting
• Report to the membership at the Annual General Meeting
If you are interested in joining their team please either call Tracy 01895813874 or send an email to hartlbh@btinternet.
For more information: http://hart-hiv.org/
Volunteer with Making the Leap
Making The Leap is a London based youth and social mobility charity that aims to improve the lives of disadvantaged school children and young people; by inspiring hope, raising aspirations and changing futures, we aim to help young Londoners to fulfil their potential. Our programmes provide young people with key skills and encourage self-development, whilst enhancing their understanding of the world of work and increasing their life chances.
Volunteering Opportunity:
We work in secondary schools across London, providing an eleven module educational programme for children as they prepare to go out on work experience, as well as providing bespoke programmes to address the specific needs of a school. All our programmes have the aim of exposing school children to the right skills and attitude to succeed in life, in and beyond school.
Volunteering project working with disadvantaged school children; aiming to inspire hope, raise aspirations and change futures.
The role of the volunteer is to deliver our fun and engaging skills programme in secondary schools. The programme aims to help disadvantaged school children to fulfil their potential and raise their aspirations by equipping them with key life skills and self-confidence, whilst enhancing their understanding of the world of work and increasing their life chances.
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers who would like to become involved in delivering our exciting programme in schools. The project involves volunteers delivering a minimum of one module per week as part of an 11 module programme to students from year 9 upwards in order to prepare them for their future progression.
Please e-mail your CV and short note about why you are interested in Making The leap to Scarlett at scarlett.mccalla@makingtheleap.org.uk
The BBC World Service is seeking bilingual, would-be journalists in the UK to apply for its new training scheme.
It's seeking 12 people in the first wave who are fluent in English and one of the 28 World Service languages and who can also demonstrate a potential for reporting.
Those who are selected will get a week's training before beginning three-week work experience placements in BBC News at London's Broadcasting House in March. They will spend time with a language service and with one of the UK news programmes in English.
Budget boost
The opportunity has been made possible by a World Service budget boost this year.
The scheme is being promoted around the UK, via local radio, Asian Network and BBC One, in an attempt to get the message out to as many people as possible.
Job prospects
Alongside English, applicants must be fluent in one of the following: Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bengali, Burmese, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Dari, English, French, Kinyarwanda/Kirundi, Kiswahili, Kyrgyz, Hausa, Hindi, Indonesian, Nepali, Pashto, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Sinhala, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek and Vietnamese.
Those selected will not be paid a salary during the placement, but will receive expenses and may be eligible for accommodation in London.
For more information click here.
Transitions inviting refugee electrical engineers to apply for work experience with Network Rail of 2 weeks to 3 months in length, followed by job application support to Network Rail
Inviting referrals of graduate electrical engineers with refugee background to place and support in structured Electrical Engineering 2wk to 3 month work experience placements at Network Rail (ie length may be flexible.) followed by job application support to Network Rail. Network Rail are looking for additional electrical engineers to hire.
The placements will be in the HQ at Milton Keynes, north of London. All travel costs/meals refunded. At the moment it is otherwise unpaid. JCP clients should be able to remain on benefits during placement. Transitions will actively support that.
Selection criteria:
MUST have at least level 2 English skills (non certificated is OK).
MUST have refugee background (if they now have ILR, British Citizenship or other that is fine. Family reunion also fine)
MUST live in London
MUST be Electrical Engineer, either Graduate (Overseas and/or UK) or equivalent to around Level 6
For further information visit http://www.transitions-london.co.uk/ or contact Sheila Heard at 020 86424431.
Funding & Grants
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
Santander Foundation
The Santander Foundation has three grants programmes to help disadvantaged people in the UK:
Community Plus provides grants of up to £5,000. The scheme is open to small local UK charities or local projects of national charities with funding available to cover salaries, equipment or materials.
Learn & Grow offers grants of up to £10,000 to fund activities which help disadvantaged people to improve skills, build confidence or employability.
Money Skills offers grants of up to £10,000 to charities and credit unions who want to help disadvantaged people to understand and manage their money. There are no deadlines.
For more information click here.
The best way to contact us if you have a question is by e-mail to grants@santander.co.uk
John Lyon's Charity
John Lyon's Charity gives grants to registered charities for the benefit of children and young people. Grants are restricted to the nine London boroughs of Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea and the Cities of London and Westminster. Since 1992 John Lyon's Charity has distributed over £65 million to a large range of services including youth clubs, arts projects, counselling, child care and parental support schemes, sports programmes and academic bursaries. They accept first stage proposals at any time.
For more information click here.
Music for Alice - This round of applications will be open 1st-31st March 2015
Awards of up to £1000 are made twice a year to enable groups and organisations to purchase musical instruments and equipment so that they can improve lives through music.
Music for Alice encourages applications from a variety of organisations that require extra support to continue the work they do.
Awards can be to made to any group, organisation or charity based in the United Kingdom that has a formerly constituted character and can demonstrate that securing funding will enable them to improve lives through music. We cannot accept applications from schools.
They are targeting two distinct groups.
Our "Music for Youth" award is aimed at applicants focussed on using music to improve lives for 0-19 year olds.
Our "Music for Health" award is aimed at applicants focussed on using music for health or rehabilitation benefits.
A group can apply for any amount up to £1000.00. As long as you are able to demonstrate the need, the impact and legacy of the amount of money applied for, it will in no way affect the chances of being successful.
For more information visit - http://www.musicforalice.org.uk/apply/
EIP Enterprise Awards Programme - DEADLINE for receiving applications: Friday 24th April 2015
ACBBA has established an Enterprise Awards Programme to reward entrepreneurial effort and talent amongst clients of the Enterprise Integration Project.
As part of the programme, three small grants will be awarded:
• A first award of £600 for the best overall application,
• A second award of £400 for the best community oriented application
• A third award of £250 for the most innovative proposal
The purposes of these small grants are both to reward effort and help clients explore further their business ideas through small-scale market testing, production of a sample or prototype or acquisition of trade specific skills and
knowledge through training or visits. Given the small size of the grant, the scheme is not intended to finance start up costs but help people make progress towards starting up.
APPLYING FOR A SMALL GRANT
• Applicants should complete the specific form provided by ACBBA giving an outline of their business idea and indicating the purposes for which grant funding is been sought.
• The Enterprise Awards Programme is only available to duly registered clients of the Enterprise Integration Project (EIP project)
• ACBBA will only consider applications that are endorsed by an EIP partner organisation. Any EIP partner organisation can endorse applications from the clients they are serving.
SELECTION PROCESS
• Applications will be considered by an external panel. The panel will consider applications referred to them by the Executive Director of ACBBA.
• All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application. The panel's decision is final.
PAYMENTS
• Grant payments to beneficiaries will only be made by cheque. All applicants must have a basic or standard current bank account.
• Whenever appropriate, monies will be paid directly by ACBBA on behalf of beneficiaries such as when booking a place for a course or conference.
For further information contact info@acbba.org.uk
Scottish Power - Energy People Trust
Future application deadlines: 19 May 2015 and 15 September 2015.
Grants of up to £50,000 are available to registered charities in Great Britain for projects that address fuel poverty explicitly and as the primary purpose and include the provision of energy efficiency advice. Organisations can apply for funding to support projects or schemes covering the following: - Energy efficiency measures - improving home energy efficiency through draught proofing, insulating and/or other practical measures.
- Income maximisation - providing funding to front line charities that carry out benefits advice to households missing out on financial help that they are entitled to through welfare benefits and tax credits.
- Fuel debt assistance - providing assistance, or funding the provision by other persons of assistance, to reduce or cancel debts for household electricity or gas supply, where such assistance is provided as part of a package of measures aimed at providing customers with long-term relief from fuel poverty.
- Any combination of the above.
A maximum of 30 fully completed applications will be presented to the Trustees at any one meeting and applications are considered on a first come, first served basis. Any eligible and complete applications not dealt with will be carried forward to the next meeting.
Partners for Health – Grant Programme - Deadline 29th May 2015
London Catalyst and the Hospital Saturday Fund have come together to launch a new 'Partners for Health' grant programme. Grants of up to £10,000 will be considered for social action projects tackling the effects of poverty and health inequalities in London. 'Partners for Health' is open to community groups that can demonstrate a thoughtful response to local needs and partnership with an expert health agency. There is a particular interest in the areas of mental health and addiction.
The application form and guidance can be downloaded at www.londoncatalyst.org.uk/grants/ - click on the 'Partners For Health' link in the opening paragraph of our Special Interest Grants.
Further details available from: ian.baker@peabody.org.uk or victor.willmott@peabody.org.uk
O2 Think Big. - Helping Young People to Tackle Problems in Society. The next deadline is 10th June 2015.
O2 Think Big aims to find young people with great ideas and help them turn their ideas into reality. This is done by awarding funding and delivering training and support. Projects have to help the community or tackle a problem with society. Projects that only help one person will not be accepted. Beyond that, applicants can do everything or anything - in fact the more bold and creative the ideas, the better. Full details on their website.
CARA's UK Programme application deadline is 17:00 on Friday 27th March The UK Programme provides grants to enable persecuted at-risk academics residing in the UK to return to academia, or an allied profession, at a level commensurate with their skills and experience. We can support academic and professional courses, structured work placements and associated costs, including tuition fees, travel, registration fees, exam fees, bench fees, books, research costs, IT equipment, childcare etc. Eligibility criteria To be eligible for a CARA grant you must; - Have experience as a paid Lecturer or Researcher in a university or higher education institution in your home country (NB. Experience in a third country may also be considered if there is valid reason you cannot return home in safety) and;
- Have left your country or your occupation as a result of political, racial or religious oppression or discrimination or the fear of such oppression and discrimination.
How to apply If you believe you are eligible, please contact CARA to request an Enquiry Form, which once completed and returned, will allow us to verify your eligibility.
For more information click here
The deadline for applications to the next Allocation Committee Meeting is 17:00 on Friday 27th March 2015. The Committee will meet to make decisions in June.
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