Inter-Action (December 2017 Edition 1)

Children & Families Directorate Market Place Event

Children England: The Case for a Children Act Funding Formula

“Considering the chronic funding challenges facing children’s services both now and in the future (particularly in the context of the potential changes to local government funding in 2020), I’m sharing details of a Children England campaign, which puts forward the case for a Children Act Funding Formula, with proposals for an alternative funding mechanism for children’s services. I hope that you/your organisations will be able to consider supporting the campaign and share details (below) throughout your networks – both in terms of the VCS and within the wider local children’s service system operating in your areas, such as children’s trust arrangements or equivalent.” (Mark Davis, MVDA)

The Case for a Children Act Funding Formula
Children England believes the case for a fair, sustainable funding mechanism for essential children’s services is too urgent and too acute to ignore. We propose the establishment of a Children Act Funding Formula, which would distribute national taxation to all authorities with duties under the Children Act 1989 according to the needs of children in their area. We call on the government to implement such a formula by 2020 at the latest. Read our full briefing and sign up to support our proposal for a Children Act Funding Formula.

Heritage Lottery Fund Disability Workshop – Wednesday 12th December

Are you from a disability community group or organisation based in or around Redcar and Cleveland? Do you have an idea for a heritage project that needs support?

Thanks to National Lottery players, the Heritage Lottery Fund is able to help people enjoy and protect the heritage they care about. They have funded many projects involving disabled people and celebrating disability heritage and want to help fund more.

On 12th December, the Heritage Lottery Fund is coming to 25K Youth and Community Centre, Redcar to host a two hour workshop for disability groups and organisations interested in applying for funding.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Find out what makes a perfect application
• Learn about the diverse range of grant programmes
• Hear the stories behind their successfully funded projects
• Meet heritage stakeholders and disability organisations from the area
• Get expert advice from HLF Officers on any heritage project ideas you may have

For further details, accessibility information and to book your place on the event, please visit their eventbrite page here.

BAME Women’s Health Conference – You are invited!

You are invited to a free BAME Women’s Health Conference taking place on the 15th of December at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. The conference will include presentations from a diverse range of speakers on topics such as sexual health, domestic violence, maternal and child health, diet and exercise, cancer, mental health, smokefree homes and more.

The day will focus on how we can address the inequalities BAME women encounter both in accessing health services but also why they experience poorer health outcomes for themselves and their families. This will be of interest to individuals , professionals, VCS organisations, charities, housing organisations, working or are interested in working and supporting women in Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Groups. Please note the conference is open to anyone living or working in South Tees area regardless of their employment status.

Simply click on the link below to book your place:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bame-womens-health-conference-in-middlesbrough-tickets-40031325773

Volunteer with Cleveland Fire Support Network