Welcome to January’s Edition of Inter-action
The e-newsletter of the Redcar and Cleveland Voluntary Development Agency
URGENT
For the attention of training providers who may wish to be involved in delivery of the next round of European Social Fund Programmes, as procurement processes for much of the ESF budget for Employment and Skills type activities will be part of the formal ‘Opt-in’ arrangements with SFA and as such they will handle any procurement exercise.
Should providers wish to consider applying to join the SFA Register (if not already on it) they should use the following link.
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sfa-register-of-training-organisations
N.B. As can be seen on the above link, The Register is currently open from Thursday 11 December to Friday 23 January at 5pm.
Kind Regards
Keeping our children safe
If you are a resident of the Borough of Redcar & Cleveland, and interested in the welfare of children and young people and you are over 18, then Redcar & Cleveland Safeguarding Children Board would like to hear from you.
The Board is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and is looking to become strengthened by appointing a lay member who can provide a strong community voice. It is also anticipated that this will enable the Board and its member agencies to have wider public scrutiny.
Accidents, crime, bullying and deliberate abuse and neglect of children are all part of the Board’s work whilst bringing together key local agencies such as the Local Authority, Police, Health, Schools and others who work with children or have a statutory duty for their welfare. The Board hold these agencies to account for how they work, individually and collectively, to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
Successful candidates will be asked to attend Board meetings which are usually every other month on a Friday morning, but they may also be asked to attend other meetings and events. The minimum time commitment is six half days a year and expenses will be paid.
Applicants will be subject to an interview and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and should not be employed by any of the agencies represented on the Board.
If you are interested please send a letter explaining why you would be suitable to:
Deanne Taylor
R&CSCB Business Manager
West Locality Base
Daisy Lane
Overfields
Middlesbrough
TS7 9JF
Deadline for receipt of application letters Friday 27 February 2015.
Train as an Arts Award Bronze & Silver adviser
Bronze & Silver adviser training www.artsaward.org.uk
Arts Award is a national qualification which supports young people aged 11-25 to develop as artists and arts leaders.
It offers a flexible framework for accrediting young people’s creative development and can be delivered in many different settings, and within varying timescales. Find out more at www.artsaward.org.uk/bronzesilver
Training as an adviser is the first step in getting going with Arts Award. Advisers support, mentor and assess young people working towards awards. The day includes presentations, case studies and discussion, and covers how to deliver and assess the Arts Award at both levels.
Book your place on Arts Award adviser training
View all course dates and book online – upcoming sessions in the region include:
Course date: Thursday 12th February 2015
Time: 10am – 4pm
Duration: 1 day course
Cost: £155
Location: mima, Centre Square, Middlesbrough, TS1 2AZ
http://www.visitmima.com/plan-your-visit/getting-here/
Booking close: Monday 2nd February
Course cost includes adviser toolkit and refreshments.
Redcar & Cleveland Community Health Fund
Round 4 of this grant is now open for applications. Last day for submission of applications is 5.00 pm on Friday 30th January 2015.
The Community Health Fund is provided by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council through Grants to Voluntary Organisations and Community Groups. The aim of the fund is for local organisations to develop and implement low level, community based activities that have a positive effect on the health and well-being of local residents aged 20 + – particularly those people who are most vulnerable or isolated within our communities.
Grants available
Voluntary and community organisations can apply for grants between £300 and £1,000.
You must complete your project within 12 months of the date of our letter confirming the grant.
Who can apply?
Voluntary and community organisations that are working within Redcar and Cleveland
How to apply?
Complete the application form which can be found by going to the following link or by requesting an application form from RCVDA, Westfield Farm, The Green, Dormanstown, Redcar, TS10 5NA 01642 440571.