EOU e-bulletin - Issue No. 13 - 10th July 2015

The news bulletin of the Evelyn Oldfield Unit featuring updates, events, training and volunteering opportunities at EOU and other agencies. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Like our Facebook page Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend   We are an independent, membership-based, charitable organisation. The EOU's aim is to provide, develop and co-ordinate specialist aid and support services for Refugee and Migrant Community Organisations and individuals. We endeavour to increase their capacity and potential for meeting the needs of their communities and to support RMCOs to set up partnership initiatives with mainstream agencies and to engage their members with the wider community.  Sections ·         EOU Events & Notices ·         Non-EOU  ·         Jobs and Volunteering ·         Funding & Grants   If you wish to post your events & notifications on our next newsletter, please email alexandra@evelynoldfield.co.uk We will post articles and submissions based on our discretion.  Issue No. 13 - 10th July 2015 Welcome to a new edition of the Evelyn Oldfield Unit e-bulletin!As always, we continue to give you useful information about the sector we all work in and the communities we work for. We are really happy to share with you that the Evelyn Oldfield Unit has achieved the Customer Service Excellence Standard! Many thanks to the Trustees, Staff, Volunteers, Services Users, Partners and other stakeholders for your continued support! The Evelyn Oldfield Unit Team    The Evelyn Oldfield Unit has the following Quality Standards: 1. ISO 9001 – 2015 2. Customer Service Excellence – 2015 3. PQASSO – 2013 4. Investors in People – 2009     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 Board of Trustees Vacancies at EOU EOU 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. 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 July 2015; interviews will take place shortly after. Need free deskspace plus support?   The Enhance Project at Resource for London on Holloway Road can provide small and emerging London based Black, Asian Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) groups with free deskspace for up to one year. Funded by the City Bridge Trust, the Enhance project can offer both a free desk and support via the Evelyn Oldfield Unit to help smaller community groups get established. To apply, please contact Alexandra at alexandra@evelynoldfield.co.uk or on 0207 697 4105. Supporting Women's Project Update SWP Conference - 24th of June. Full day event Wednesday, 24th June 2015, Evelyn Oldfield Unit organised the Annual Conference for the Supporting Women's Project (SWP).   80 women representing refugee community organisations, mainstream charities and agencies gathered at this conference in order to shift the paradigm concerning tackling violence against women. The speakers included Donna Covey, Rupinder Parha, Aaliya Abdirahman, Sodabeh Gashtasebi, Sarah Hobbs. We conducted 5 practical workshops on domestic violence, networking, supporting without public funds, mental health and Resilience for women's projects - post election. The creative input was provided from Praxis Family Care and Asylum Aid on the Protection Gap campaign. Mindfulness exercise was conducted by Sheena Vella.  The conference was chaired by the SWP steering committee and pictured here are Princess Chine and Salna Abdallah! many thanks to the team who made this a brilliant event! Volunteers needed I. Network and Administrator 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 Assess 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 II. 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 Excel 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 Non-EOU Events Women and Girls Network (WGN) 2015-2016 Training Programme WGN deliver a comprehensive range of free accredited training courses and Expert Led Seminars. The 2015-2016 Training Programme is funded by London Councils (under the 2nd Tier Ascent Project) and has been developed for front-line female staff, working directly with violence against women and girls (VAWG) affected women in London organisations.   For further information (including application details) and updates about all of the training provided by WGN please visit www.wgn.org.uk/training or follow us on twitter @WomenandGirlsN Have you heard about the TOY project? The TOY project provides basic support tools for children across the UK who have lost a family member or friend. These could be toys to use in play therapy to help children open up about their feelings or simply a teddy bear to comfort them at night. In addition to their work with bereaved children they provide toys to children in hospices, hospitals, refugee centres, nurseries, schools and vulnerable families. If you need TOYS or know people and places that do - please get in touch! http://www.thetoyproject.co.uk/home.html Free Health and Safety for Marginalized Communities course When: Wednesday, July 15 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Where: Voluntary Action Camden, 293-299 Kentish Town Road, London, NW5 2TJ The course will give you Health & Safety essentials. Who is this course for? It is targeted in particular at migrant workers, unpaid carers, cleaners and people working in the hospitality industry. Some of the most marginalised people - probably working long hours, in dangerous conditions and on low pay. Too many people are working in dangerous and unhealthy conditions - and often working long hours for low pay. Job insecurity pushes people to keep their heads down and just get on with the job, even if it's risking their health. Lots of people may not have the help and support of a trade union. If this sounds like you, then make that change. Attend the VAC/London Hazards Centre training and have some fun learning about your rights and how to enforce them. What does this course cover? Do you want to know your rights when it comes to health & safety? Do you know who is responsible for enforcing health & safety? What you will get from the Training Main Health & safety legislation - you will be able to identify the main H&S laws Who is responsible for Health and safety - you will have knowledge of employer and employee responsibilities Enforcing health & safety - you will be able to identify the principle organisations that enforce H&S Basic risk assessment - you will be able to recognise risks - learners will be able to carry out a risk assessment Sources of advice, information & support. Cost: Free. This course is run in collaboration with London Hazards Centre. Book your place through eventbrite. For queries about the course contact refer to Paul at London Hazards Centre mail@lhc.org.uk http://vac.org.uk/event/health-and-safety-for-marginalized-communities/ Free Workshop: Supporting destitute migrants with no recourse to public funds in West London When: Thursday 23rd July 2015, Registration 9:30. 10:00-16:30 (complimentary lunch and coffee/tea provided)   Where: Centre for Armenian Information and Advice, 105a Mill Hill Road, Acton, London W3 8JF  Destitution, that is people who cannot afford basic needs of food and shelter, is a growing problem with half of rough sleepers in London reported to be migrants. Many of them have No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) which means they are not eligible to receive help from mainstream services. This free full-day training workshop, organised by Migrants' Rights Network and the West London BMER Advice Network, is tailored for West London local migrant community groups and mainstream providers supporting migrant people who are destitute or at risk of destitution because of their immigration status and/or recent welfare reforms. The workshop is aimed at improving the understanding of issues faced by destitute migrants and the support that can be offered. which means they are not eligible to receive help from mainstream services. This free full-day training workshop, organised by Migrants' Rights Network and the West London BMER Advice Network, is tailored for West London local migrant community groups and mainstream providers supporting migrant people who are destitute or at risk of destitution because of their immigration status and/or recent welfare reforms. Places are limited so please sign up now - m.rahman@migrantsrights.org.uk Silence makes violence - Uncovering the mental health issues caused by emotional abuse When: Friday, 24th July, 1pm-4pm Where: 86 Durham Rd, London N7 7Dt This workshop is organised by Middle Eastern Women & Society Organisation-MEWSO. Mental health issues such as depression and anxiety are overlooked or go unnoticed. Domestic violence is commonly associated with visible physical abuse. But what about the silent violence? Mental and emotional abuse remains hidden. It's time to uncover the mask! Please email or call to book your free place! Email: office@mewso.org (P) 07958145666 Study & Research Call for participation in a Civic Engagement Project at the Refugee Archives at UEL Project Title: Democratic Access or Privileged Exclusion: Civic Engagement through the Preservation and Access to Refugee Archives The project will act as a pilot study to investigate the practicality of the concept of a Refugee Living Archive and Oral History Project along similar lines to the Vietnamese Oral History Project based at the University of California, Irvine (http://sites.uci.edu/vaohp/), which assembles, preserves, digitizes and disseminates the life stories of Vietnamese Americans in Southern California. We will preserve and disseminate the lived narratives of London's refugee community. It will also consider the potential demand for a community focusing oral history centre at UEL.   We invite our local refugee community to participate in the research by sharing your story with us. We are interested in hearing about your lived experience in Britain as this would help us to develop an oral history and living refugee archives which can be accessible to other communities and students across UK and elsewhere.  For more information, please contact Rumana Hashem, PhD Post-doctoral Researcher, at r.hashem@uel.ac.uk  or on 0208 223 7676. Complete this survey to help ASAP develop a webinar pilot project ASAP is an independent charity which works to reduce destitution among asylum seekers by protecting their legal rights to food and shelter.   The Webinars Pilot Project   ASAP's pilot project will involve the design and launch of three free webinars, each lasting between 1 and 1.5 hours over the coming months.  The webinars will be facilitated by ASAP's experienced legal advisors, with opportunities for participants to engage interactively with the material and to ask questions during the presentation.   The Survey   The first step for us is to find out what training our network members and partner front-line organisations across the UK would most like to see delivered by ASAP as webinars.  We would be really grateful, therefore, if you would take a minute to complete the following (very brief) survey:   https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/28VL5DT   The project will be trialling these free webinars over the coming months, so if you would like to receive an invitation to participate when we launch, please add your contact details to the end of your survey response or contact Jennifer Ang, Webinars Project Co-Ordinator, on jen@asaproject.org.uk. PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED: For a research study on "The Lived Experience of Migrant Women in the UK, who have Suffered from Domestic Violence" being conducted by Mirela Sula at the School of Psychotherapy, Regents University London. The purpose of this research study is to explore the lived experience of migrant women who have suffered domestic violence during the process and transition of migration. You may be eligible for this study if you: - Are a migrant woman - You are separated or divorced because of domestic violence   Note: You will be given a free copy of Migrant Woman magazine and a copy of the best selling book "Don't Let Your Mind Go". After the interview you will be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred if you have come from far away to the place where the interview has been conducted.   If you are interested in learning more about this study, please contact: mirelasula@migrantwoman.com Jobs and Volunteering 2 volunteer opportunities with AFLAH Somali Community  Administration, Marketing and Communication Volunteer DUTIES: Assist with developing AFLAH's database with contacts Help with book keeping Make bookings for our events and trainings. Maintain accurate records for monitoring and evaluation purposes Help to promote our events online TO REPORT TO: Program Director or the Secretary of AFLAH   SKILLS: Experience or degree in Communications, Marketing, or Events management (other degrees may be considered).  High level of spoken and written English. Excellent attention to detail. Strong IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, web-based tools). Ability to produce clear documents Min. commitment: To be agreed with the volunteer, in accordance with their availability. It is hoped that the volunteer may be available for at least one day per week. If you are interested, please contact Hinda Hashi on hinda.aflah@live.co.uk. *****   Maths and English Tutor- Volunteer QUALIFICATIONS:  Sensitive and adaptable to learner's differences and needs. Accepting of people from different cultures, backgrounds and ages. Commitment to bettering lives through education. Patience and enthusiasm. (No previous teaching experience necessary.)   DUTIES: The tutor will be required to teach Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 up to GCSE level of the national curriculum. SKILLS: Qualifications to teach at least Key Stage 2 level of the national curriculum. Somali and English Bilingual Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks (previously An Enhanced CRB Check) COMMITMENT: Participate in 3-4 hours of tutoring per week. Agree to volunteer for at least 3 months (substitutes may be available when you must be absent.) RESPONSIBLE TO: Program Director or the Secretary of AFLAH   RESPONSIBILITIES: Attend tutoring sessions as scheduled. If an absence is anticipated, arrange for a substitute. Assist student through the learning process as defined by the program guidelines. Assign materials and advance levels when appropriate. Maintain student records. Observe confidentiality at all times.  If you are interested, please contact Hinda Hashi at hinda.aflah@live.co.uk Volunteer Web Developer with the Kuwaiti Community Association (KCA) The KCA is a part of the Carramea Resource Centre, which hosts a number of different charities and community organisations. We are a small organisation, but we serve a great number of individuals. One of the main issues we face is statelessness, which has been the subject of much attention in the media, as well as with the UNHCR, who launched the 10-year project to end statelessness just last year. Further, our organisation provided important background information which led to the introduction of new legislation within the UK with regards to statelessness. We are committed to our clients, and work tirelessly to improve their quality of life.  The KCA is looking to recruit a Volunteer Web Developer to: design and develop website post regular updates carry out any other IT duties as required Skills required: good IT skills attention to details fluency in English fluency in Arabic desired but not required respect for the need of ensuring confidentiality of all information held and dealt with by the organisation ability to find suitable solutions to problems that might arise Resources: Travel expenses paid Training sessions where available Letter of recommendation upon completion The KCA is based in Based in Harrow, 27 Northolt Road, HA2 0LH. There is little to no travel involved. If you are interested, please contact Cristina Lowensprung at lowencri@gmail.com Volunteer Visitor Hosts: 'Out of Chaos; Ben Uri: 100 Years in London'   Ben Uri Gallery and Museum is currently looking for volunteers to help support our forthcoming exhibition at the Inigo Room, Somerset House East Wing, King's College Cultural institute.   We will celebrate our centenary year with the exhibition 'Out of Chaos; Ben Uri: 100 Years in London', exploring one hundred years of émigré history through its prolific art collection, looking to forge future conversations about the relationship between immigration and art. Based at the Inigo Room, Somerset House East Wing, King's College Cultural institute the Volunteer Visitor Host role will involve supporting the duty manager in the daily running of the exhibition space. Situated within the exhibition space you will play a key role in ensuring the key messages of the exhibition are understood by all our visitors by providing a knowledgeable and enthusiastic welcome. We need Volunteers Hosts Monday to Sunday from 11.50 to 6pm, ideally you will be able to volunteer the equivalent of 1 day a week during the period 2 July – 18 December 2015.  In return for your time you will have the opportunity to gain new skills and experience and be part of Ben Uri team during and exciting period in the gallery's history. There will also be the opportunity to be involved in audience research as well as training days to ensure that you know all there is to know about collection. We will also reimburse travel within London and lunch expenses to the value of £10.00 per day. Please email your CV and a short covering letter explaining why you are interested in this opportunity to Aimée Taylor, Learning Programmes Manager aimeet@benuri.org Volunteer Mentors Recruitment PLIAS are currently recruiting Volunteer Mentors to support ex-offenders and people who are at risk of offending to resettle into the community. PLIAS Resettlement is a community-based organisation and registered charity, located in the London borough of Brent. Our main objective from the very beginning has been to provide numerous services, primarily targeting offenders and ex-offenders, in order to support their reintegration into society.  Mentors will use their experience and knowledge to empower ex-offenders to turn their lives around. They will provide practical assistance and advice as well as help mentees write a CV, prepare for an interview or open a bank account, for example. The mentoring relationship will last for six months, during which time the mentors and mentees meet on average once a week.  More information about PLIAS at: www.pliasresettlement.co.uk To apply, please contact Fabricio Catroppa at fabricio.catroppa@plias.co.uk Volunteer opportunities for women at the Women's Therapy Centre Would you like to volunteer to help support women to access low cost talking therapies? Gain experience and skills in office administration in a supportive women only voluntary organisation? It will involve supporting Therapists and Office Manager in the day to day running of the Centre; You will be required to develop excellent communication skills. Have a caring and professional attitude at all times. Having an eye for detail is essential.  Using your  initiative Duties include: Reception duties - Managing post, telephone calls, greeting clients Data entry using bespoke databases Stationery orders Produce documents - Word, Excel and PowerPoint Opening up and closing therapy rooms Manage Centre's calendar and inbox Room bookings Taking client payments Updates on Social Media – Facebook, Twitter etc You will receive training and daily travel and lunch allowance. For further details contact:  Olayinka Okere, Office and Operations Manager at appointments@womenstherapycentre.co.uk www.womenstherapycentre.co.uk HONORARY COUNSELLORS (FEMALE) with Women & Girls Network We offer a unique development opportunity for Honorary Counsellors in this specialist field. You must at a minimum be in the second year of your diploma. You will receive regular individual and group supervision as well as an on-going CPD programme in a supportive multi-cultural feminist organisation. Closing Date for Applications: 12pm on Monday 13th July 2015. Interviews: Will take place Monday 27th July 2015.                                              Please note that if you are invited to interview you will be required to provide original evidence of your counselling qualifications. In addition, applicants that are successful at the application and interview stages will also be required to attend and pass compulsory Induction Training. Dates to be confirmed.   All placements are subjected to successful references and DBS checks. Please visit www.wgn.org.uk to download an application pack. Completed applications should be emailed to humanresources@wgn.org.uk Action for Refugees in Lewisham is looking for a Rainbow Club Manager Job Title:  Rainbow Club Manager Salary: £200  (Saturdays 8.30-3.30pm and one day per  week to be decided(9-5.30) (term time only) Job summary Afril is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to oversee and manage the Rainbow Club, their popular supplementary Saturday school for refugee, asylum seeker and migrant children in the Lewisham area. Essential qualities The ideal candidate will; be energetic and flexible and able to work effectively under pressure have excellent communication skills be a good organiser have good interpersonal skills have experience of working with children be committed to the aims of Afril have an understanding of issues related to refugees and asylum seekers For more information, please contact Iolanda Chirico at iolanda@afril.org.uk or on 020 8297 4111. http://www.afril.org.uk/en/  The Congolese Refugee Women Association is looking for a trustee The Congolese Refugee Women Association helps women who've survived some of the world's worst regimes and domestic violence to find the basic support they need to live with dignity. We also challenge the policies, practices and attitudes that prevent many refugee women from building a safe, happy and productive life in the UK.   As a member of the board you will be at the centre of the action for the Congolese Refugee Women Association, a charity set up in 1997; strengthen the board to empower women who suffer from domestic violence Duties/Tasks Set and maintain vision, mission and values in supporting service users and other members of the community, its properties, its finances, its staff and its volunteers Promote the organisation Develop strategies Fundraising Skills required - Fundraising for community organisations Minimum commitment required - Four trustee meeting per annual Please contact Marianne Fimbo - crwa59@gmail.com for further details. Volunteer IT COACH FOR BEGINNERS with Cardinal Hume Centre The Role: Cardinal Hume cCentre are looking for volunteers to work one-to-one with clients to support them in their IT learning.  You will be given a check list of basic IT skills to go through with the client and some online resources. Duration: a commitment of  four months.    Skills: You are confident using a computer but don't need to be an expert, for example, using the keyboard, using a mouse, able to navigate Internet and email. Microsoft Word and simple Excel welcome but not essential.  You are patient You have a keen interest in helping others to learn. You have weekly access to your email as rotas will be sent to volunteers via email Benefits offered You will use your computer knowledge to help people learn IT skills. You will gain teaching experience. You will gain experience working with a unique and innovative charity. For more information about the recruitment process, please contact the Volunteering Team on 020 7222 1602 or info@cardinalhumecentre.org.uk.  The Volunteer Form is available on their web site www.cardinalhumecentre.org.uk.  Volunteer IT LEARNING SUPPORT with Cardinal Hume Centre Supervisor: I.T. Coordinator   The Role: Cardinal Hume Centre are looking for a new addition to our team of volunteers to support clients in their I.T. activities in the Centre's dedicated I.T. Room.  Advanced technical skills are not required, more important is the confidence and willingness to actively approach clients and to help them where required.  A good understanding of MS Office (Word and Excel mostly) and a breadth of experience in using the Internet will be essential in helping clients develop their skills.   Tasks include: Welcome clients to the I.T. Room. Offer support to clients in writing CVs, online job searching, applications, searches on the internet, formatting documents, coursework exercises and other I.T. activities. Feedback to the I.T. Coordinator on individual clients We are looking for someone who: Is welcoming, approachable and patient. Can engage with and communicate well with people. Has an interest in helping vulnerable adults improve their lives. Has some experience assisting or coaching others or have a keen interest in helping others learn. Has experience writing a CV and filling in job application forms. Is confident navigating the internet, email and using key Microsoft Office products Experience of vocational qualifications a bonus! Time commitment: We need a volunteer on Tuesdays and Thursdays and would like people to commit to a full day (9.30 – 4.30pm). How long would we like you to stay?We would like a commitment of at least four months, six months ideal, as it takes time to learn the ropes of the I.T service and build trusting relationships with clients.     What will you gain? A great opportunity if looking to work in the I.T and/or adult learning field. You will share your computer knowledge and skills to support people in I.T. and learning You will gain experience of working with a leading homeless and poverty charity. An opportunity to contribute to the development of the service. Safeguarding and professional boundaries training organised by the Centre.  For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Flora or Emily in the Volunteering Team on 020 7222 1602 or volunteering@cardinalhumecentre.org.uk.  The Volunteer Form is available on their web site www.cardinalhumecentre.org.uk.  PART TIME SPECIALIST COUNSELLOR (FEMALE) with Women & Girls Network Salary: £28K per annum (pro rata) (We are looking for numerous Counsellors and will be offering a maximum 7-14 hours a week which will be dependent on the skills set of the successful candidates)   You must be BACP or UKCP accredited (or eligible) and have experience of providing a range of counselling interventions for women who have experienced gender based violence. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following: gender responsive approach, trauma focused, holistic therapeutic responses and multicultural competencies. Facilitating recovery and responding to a diverse client group with multiple cultural identities. You will receive regular individual and group supervision as well as an on-going CPD programme in a supportive multi-cultural feminist organisation. Closing Date for Applications: 12pm Monday 13th July 2015 Interviews will take place Thursday 23rd July 2015   Please note if you are successful at the application and interview stages, you will be required to attend 4 days of compulsory Induction Training which you will also need to pass to be offered a post. Induction dates to be confirmed. Please visit www.wgn.org.uk to download an application pack. Completed applications should be emailed to humanresources@wgn.org.uk Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (Female Applicants Only) with Women & Girls Network 35 hours, up to £28k per annum Women and Girls Network (WGN) is recruiting for an Independent Sexual Violence Advocate to provide high quality specialist support to women (from the age of 14 years) who have experienced recent or historical sexual violence. The ideal post holder will be experienced in working within a multi-agency framework to provide direct and dedicated advocacy support to women survivors of sexual violence within and outside of the criminal justice system. If you have the proven ability of supporting women to access the support and services they need and in making safe and informed choices within an empowering framework then we would like to hear from you. The post holder will be based mainly in Hammersmith and Fulham and will work alongside our team of Advocates. To download application packs please go to http://www.wgn.org.uk/join-us/jobs Deadline for Applications: 12pm on Friday 17th July 2015 If you have been shortlisted for interviewed you will be contacted by the 21st July 2015, if you do not hear from us by this date, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted. Advice Worker (Female Applicants Only)  with Women & Girls Network 21 hours per week, £25,500 per annum (pro rata) As part of the Angelou partnership with 8 other organisations, Women and Girls Network will be offering an Advice Service to women and girls who have experienced domestic and/or sexual violence and abuse.   We are looking to appoint 1 highly motivated, organised and experienced Advice Worker to the service. You will have a proven track record of working within a multi-agency framework, delivering advice and casework support to women and girls who have experienced domestic/sexual violence and abuse. Additionally, you will have a working knowledge, understanding and experience of civil and criminal remedies and the criminal justice process specifically in relation to domestic/sexual violence and abuse.   If you have the proven ability of supporting women to access the support and services they need and to make safe and informed choices within an empowering framework then we would like to hear from you. Closing Date for Applications: 12 noon 20th July 2015 Interviews: Week commencing 27th July 2015   Please note if you are successful at the application and interview stages, you will be required to attend 2 days of compulsory Induction Training Please visit www.wgn.org.uk to download an application pack Please send completed applications to humanresources@wgn.org.uk Senior Training Officer with The Iranian and Kurdish Women's Rights Organisation (IKWRO) 4.5 days/week,  £30,928 (pro-rata) The Iranian and Kurdish Women's Rights Organisation (IKWRO) is a registered charity (number 1104550) which supports Middle Eastern and Afghan women and girls living in the UK who are facing "honour" based violence, forced marriage, female genital mutilation and domestic violence. As Senior Training Officer, you will take the lead to develop targeted training materials, deliver training to a wide range of audience, coordinate and supervise training programmes and coordinate and run partnership work with several other partners in the UK and Europe. Above post is open to women only (Exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1). For more information and an application pack, please follow this link. Part-time Advice Worker with Dadihiye Somali Development Organisation (DSDO) Post Title: Advice Worker Salary: NJC Scale Point 17 @ 5,751 (incl. Inner London Weighting) Hours: 10 hrs per week Annual leave: 7 days per annum Responsible to: Chair   Other Conditions: Funding permitting   Purposed Job: To deliver debt advice, Information, advocacy on issues such domestic violence, Debt advice, housing, welfare, education, and also supporting the work of the Projects and organisation's activity, as instructed by the Line Manager/Chair.   Duties to Deliver the Project – the post holder will deliver the full programme, supported by volunteers as appropriate – the Initiative breaks down as follows :- Drop – In Debt Advice, Advocacy and Information and training workshops-: 2 days drop-in services from 10am - 3pm on weekdays to provide advice work refer to specialist advice workers, as well as dealing with creditors on behalf of clients across the borough, and beyond. Develop a team of trained volunteers to provide support on managing Money programme and personal development/ budgeting plan. The post holder is based in Dadihiye office of the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and will see mainly Somali women with debt, financial and other problems living in London but majority across the Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. 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 Halimo Mohamed at halimo.mohamed@dadihiye.co.uk or on 020 8968 1039.  The position will be open until filled.  For more information regarding the organisation, click here. HEAR Network of London's Voluntary and Community Sector Equality and HumanRights Organisations Job Advert : Policy and Campaigns Officer, Funded by Trust for London, employed by REAP (Refugees in Effective and Active Partnership) 2.5 days/week, 21 months £27,000 - £27,850 pro rata, depending on skills and experience Plus employer's pension contribution. Deadline: Wed 22nd July 5pm Interviews: Tues 28th July If you are shortlisted for interview we will contact you by phone and email on Fri 24th July pm. For background information and application papers for this post please email enquiries@reap.org.uk marking your query 'HEAR job application pack'. Please read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully. Information about how to apply is in the cover letter and on the application form itself. The main policy areas the Post Holder will be supporting VCS organisations to campaign on in the first 12 months are a) Disabled refugees and Asylum Seekers and b) Hate Crime. Funding & Grants Cabinet Office/BLF Local Sustainability Fund - Do this from now till August 31st. The Big Lottery Fund wants to help Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations which are delivering important services, but currently facing challenges, to plan for the future. Delivered by the Big Lottery Fund on behalf of the Office for Civil Society, the Local Sustainability Fund aims to help these organisations become stronger, more sustainable, and more resilient, to ensure they prosper and continue to support beneficiaries in future years.   There are two aspects to the programme:  VCSE Diagnostic Tool The Local Sustainability Fund VCSE Diagnostic Tool All organisations will use the online  diagnostic tool to gauge their strengths – but also identify what where you need to focus on changing how you work. Involve a 'critical friend' in this process – should take about an hour. The Local Sustainability Fund  From the completed diagnostic assessments, BLF will invite a number of VCSE organisations to apply for the fund. You then have 8 weeks to apply. Costs can include an individual or organisation that can help you make the changes. Projects should start in January.   They will fund about 260 projects of around £70k.   Note: you will need to complete an on-line eligibility checker.  This appears to rule out unregistered, unincorporated charities and all those with an  income of less than £100k or greater than £1.5 million. The fund is for those VCS organisations delivering frontline services.   For more details go to: http://vcsediagnostic.org.uk/sites/default/files/LSF%20leaflet.pdf http://vcsediagnostic.org.uk/about Henry Smith Charity – Holiday Grants For Children -  Applications accepted 1st May – 19th July The purpose of this scheme is to provide children with a recreational holiday or outing they would not otherwise have the opportunity to access. There are four opportunities for applications per year. Grants of between £500 and £2,500 can be considered. Skipton Building Society Grassroots Giving 2015 - Deadline 31st July Skipton Building Society launched its award-winning Grassroots Giving programme in 2013 to help celebrate its 160th anniversary. That year they gave away 160 pots of £500 to deserving community-based organisations across the UK. This year they've got £81,000 to help 162 community groups. Scottish Power - Energy People Trust   Future application deadlines: 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. We welcome feedback about this e-bulletin! If you would like more information about the work of the Evelyn Oldfield Unit, please call us:  0207 697 4100. 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