An Event for Potential First Time Trustees in the Tees Valley – Tuesday 27th June 2017
Tuesday, 27 June, 2017 – 16:45 to 19:30
The Tees Valley needs more trustees.
There are in the region of 2500+ charities and not for profit organisations working across the Tees Valley all of which need outstanding governance to thrive. Come along to this free event to find out more about trusteeship and how you and your local community can benefit.
Outline Programme
| 4.45-5.15pm | Arrivals, registration and refreshments |
| 5.15pm | Welcome and opening speaker “My Trusteeship Journey” |
| 5.45-6.30pm | Panel discussion Trusteeship – what it really is |
| 6.30pm | Next steps – Sign-posting event attendees to opportunities for further discussions this evening and sign ups to next steps following the event. |
| 6.45-7.30pm | General networking and group discussions (optional) |
Volunteering a few days a year to deliver effective trusteeship is a powerful way to support and develop the work of essential organisations making a huge difference to the lives of thousands of people across the Tees Valley.
Trusteeship is hugely rewarding. As well as the satisfaction that comes from knowing you are part of a healthy and vibrant civil society, you’ll develop new skills, meet amazing new people and be part of interesting events, debates, initiatives and activities.
Whether you are a younger or older person, working in the private, public or voluntary sectors, retired, studying or unemployed, if this is something you are already thinking about or might be interested in, it would be great to see you at the event.
You’ll have opportunity to:
- Learn about the role and why it is so important.
- Hear first-hand from trustees and organisational leaders about their experience with a focus on demystifying the role of a trustee.
- Have one-to-one conversations with a range of trustees and organisational leaders to answer your questions and delve further into trusteeship.
- Express interest in a variety of follow-up initiatives being created to guide and support individuals into their first trusteeship position.
Please register via eventbrite – click here
The Virgin Money Foundation: North East Fund 2017 is open for applications
The Virgin Money Foundation have money available in 2017 to transform North East communities.
The North East Fund offers grants of up to £50,000 to organisations to help make a long term difference to local communities. To find out more about their current funded organisations click here.
“We want to hear from community organisations working to promote long-term change in the most deprived neighbourhoods in the North East. We all know that local knowledge is vital to the success of any new idea and we are looking for applications from voluntary organisations working within their local community to:
- Support vulnerable people into quality housing
- Get young people into long term jobs
- Create opportunities through social enterprise.
We are receiving and assessing applications now! The fund will close when all funds have been committed. As the closing date will therefore be determined by the number and quality of applications received, we encourage organisations to submit their application as soon as they are ready. They will be considered in date order. For more information or to apply to the North East Fund visit our website.”
The Virgin Money Foundation: The Ripple Fund
The Virgin Money Foundation’s “Ripple Fund” supports sustainable regeneration in local communities, particularly enabling activity that is likely to have a ‘ripple effect’, that is activity which will create skills and confidence to tackle other important issues and therefore build stronger communities.
Find out more about the Ripple Fund here
How has Volunteering Changed Your Life?
Has volunteering changed your life? Tell us about it!
Has volunteering improved your self-confidence, helped you cope with depression or have you gained employment through volunteering?
During Volunteers Week (1 – 7th June) RCVDA & MVDA Volunteer Centres will be featuring one case study each day to highlight the benefits of volunteering.
These case studies are to engage with the public so we are looking for something that people can relate to easily but at the same time highlight the importance/impact of volunteering.
If you have a story to tell (or you know someone who has) please complete this case study form and return to trish@rcvda.org.uk asap!
Connect Recovery College
Connect Recovery College is a programme of free short courses that can help someone make changes to improve their well-being. The courses have no exams and are completely free of charge.
Please see the prospectus for more information on the types of courses on offer.
They have some ‘one off’ information sessions coming up for those people you think may be interested, or even yourself. To find out more please complete the referral information and send it back to Samantha – contact details below.
The courses are great for anyone going through a bit of a difficult time that may want to develop some new coping strategies, those that may be supporting someone through a difficult time (e.g. family or through work) or those that just want to get a bit more information.
The future dates for the information sessions are:
| Thu 25 May | Palace Hub | 09:30-11:30 |
| Thu 08 Jun | Palace Hub | 09:30-11:30 |
| Thu 22 Jun | Palace Hub | 09:30-11:30 |
The sessions are currently running from the Hub on the seafront in Redcar.
Alternatively, if you are already working with a group of people that would like to access this opportunity but that would be more comfortable having it somewhere familiar please get in touch with Samantha to make these arrangements.
Contact details:
Samantha Forster
Connect Development Worker
Middlesbrough and Stockton Mind
01642 493838
samantha.forster@middlesbroughandstocktonmind.org.uk
An East Clevelander has been Nominated for the National Diversity Awards!!
Ellie Lowther writes, “I’ve been nominated for the national diversity awards as a positive role model in the gender category. I’m actually the only nominee from East Cleveland! I wasn’t sure about it at the beginning but I can see how it can bring more attention to the great work we are doing at Trans Aware. If anyone I’ve interacted with recently would like to endorse/nominate me it could well make the difference to being shortlisted for the award.”
To vote for Ellie, and to read about all she has achieved and worked towards, follow this link.
Closing date for nominations is 9th June.
Only 14 days left to nominate: Say ‘Thank You’ to Your Volunteers – RCVDA Volunteer Awards
If you haven’t already done so don’t forget to say ‘Thank You’ to your volunteers or team by nominating them for an award:
Nomination forms are available here
Please complete and simply click the submit button. You will then receive an automatic acknowledgment that we have received your submission.
The event is on Friday 14th July 2 – 4 pm in the Marquee at Westfield Farm – with a delightful afternoon tea!
Nominations close 1st June.
Healthy Heart Check Programme Consultation
The 4 Tees Public Health Teams are currently reviewing the Healthy Heart Check programme (also called NHS Health Check nationally). It is a statutory requirement for Local Authorities to provide the health checks within their localities.
The programme is currently delivered by local GP practices in their surgeries and we also offer some community and workplace checks. The programme is for adults aged 40-74 years without a current diagnosis of diabetes, heart disease or stroke, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. It is designed to establish the patient’s risk of developing these health conditions and helps them find ways to lower their risk.
The Public Health teams would like to have your views about this programme. The information gathered from the survey will help to inform future commissioning of the Healthy Heart Check programme and make improvements where possible.
They would really appreciate your thoughts on the health check. Please click on the link below and complete the survey online (it takes you straight to Stockton’s website who are co-ordinating the survey for all Tees local authorities).
The deadline of the survey is 23rd May 2017 at 5:00pm.
Stakeholder Consultation link:
https://consultation.stockton.gov.uk/portal/ah/ph/healthy_heart_check_-_stakeholders
DoorWays News
The DoorWays Youth project supports young people aged 13 to 25 living in and around Saltburn. Their aim is to equip young people who have complex social and emotional difficulties, with the skills and confidence to improve their life chances and fulfil their potential.
DoorWays offers an open door and non-judgmental approach, to providing practical and emotional support to young people throughout East Cleveland. Many young people are living outside of family support, and some are homeless.
See here for the latest news from Doorways
Cleveland Fire Support Network are having a sale!
HALF PRICE SALE EVENT FRIDAY 2ND JUNE
9.30am – 4pm; Ground Floor of the TAD Centre, Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 7SF.
Bargains galore to be had from furniture, clothes, bric-a-brac, toys, refreshments and much much more!
All money raised will go towards supporting victims of fire.
You can also receive fire safety advice and book an appointment for us to install smoke alarms completely free of charge.
www.clevelandfiresupportnetwork.org 01642 288009
Charity No: 1124607 Company Ltd No: 6274336
The Link have secured funding to run FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Courses
FREE Friday Walks and Workshops in Liverton
John Roberts, Guide of Loftus Accord Walking Group will be leading a series of walks exploring the wonderful gems on our doorstep.
The first Guided Walk to Handale will take place on Friday 26 May.
Departing from Liverton Village Hall @ 10.45am for a walk to Handale and a visit to the restored walled garden.
This walk of two to three miles will include an appreciation of the surrounding countryside and a brief history of Handale Abbey.
Please come prepared for short climbs, stiles and some mud on the way; the walk is expected to take about 75 to 90 minutes and will conclude at Liverton Village Hall with soup roll and dessert for lunch.
Please contact Denise if interested on 01287 644932 or 07979 508071
Anybody who would like to have lunch without doing the walk will be very welcome. Lunch will consist of home made vegetable soup, bread roll and a dessert. No charge – Please tell your friends too – all are welcome just let Denise know so there will be soup for all!
For those having to dash off (after the raffle) there is an hour long workshop available for those fancying a giggle – a laughter workshop ran by Jan Turner. 1pm – 2.00pm
Laugh your socks off in this hour long workshop proven to release feel-good endorphin brain chemicals.
It’s a non-intrusive, all-inclusive, fun workout encouraging long-lasting personal and professional growth through laughter, joyfulness, and happiness.
Contact Denise to book a place.