West Sussex Affiliation Scheme e-bulletin for March 2011
Affiliation E-bulletin
|
March 2011
|
|
Don't forget - the WSCVYS 2011 Annual General Meeting - your invitation here
Wednesday 22 June in the Bradbury Conference Centre, 7 for 7.30pm at Lodge Hill.
If your organisation is interested in working with us to make our AGM more interesting and inclusive please contact Hanna or Gail - we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for some stallholders to set up shop around the AGM - contact us if you would like to book a table top. |
|
Goodbye old WSCVYS, hello new WSCVYS!
So the historical moment is almost upon us when we say farewell to the charity West Sussex Council of Voluntary Youth Services. As of 1 April 2011 we miraculously change into the West Sussex Council of Voluntary Youth Services, a charitable company limited by guarantee. Read more here.... |
|
The Children's Trust Board meets on 1 April. The Anual Report of the Children and Young People's Plan will be presented. The major theme of the meeting will be Think Family: Early intervention and Family Support. Do you any of you have access to a group of parents whose representative might be able to come along? Contact Dr Juliet Starbuck for more info. |
WSCVYS is the lead partner in the South East Region Progress Project - accredited courses for the voluntary and community sector. The programme is coming to a close but the learning has been useful - for more information about future workforce development in the sector contact Hanna.
| |
|
The Big Lottery Fund scheme, Improving Futures, is about targeted support to families with children aged five to ten years old. The West Sussex bid is being led by WSCVYS in partnership with statutory sector and VCS partners. If you would like to be involved contact Hanna. For more information about the fund follow this link. |
|
The Rotary Club is collecting for the Pacific Tsunami Appeal.
Please send them a confirmation email with amount deposited so they can thank you.
For more information please click on the link |
|
YOUTH CLUB LOOKING FOR 'KEY' VOLUNTEERS
The Keystone Centre in Eldon Way, Wick, Littlehampton is looking for new members to join its management committee and help develop its wide range of work with children and young people. Contact Mel for more info. |
|
|
Please see attached flyer about the Diva's Dance Club, a Bollywood Dance Club based in Crawley. It is actively seeking members and would love to hear from you. |
|
One day seminar in Brighton on good practice work with Gypsies and Travellers on 25 March For information and booking please email Sarah |
|
Have you any young people in your organisation who would like to perform at the South of England Show this June 9-11 at Ardingly Showground? If so, please follow the link for more information and see attached for a form. |
|
We have available a resource pack from the South East Regional Empowerment Partnership (SEREP) - it also contains a really inspirational DVD featuring some of their award winning community projects. If you would like a pack (we have four but can photocopy) or to borrow the DVD for up to a week please do let Gail know. |
| preVISIBLE is a useful development tool which tests the systems that an organisation has in place via a series of online questions and requests to attach specific pieces of supporting evidence. The preVISIBLE Review is packed with advice and guidance and looks at whether an organisation is fit for purpose and legally compliant. |
|
Please see flyer for information on a women-only dance class running every Sunday in Crawley. |
| News, updates and opportunities from the British Youth Council (BYC) incorporating campaign actions for BYC Online Action Network volunteers. |
| Please find attached information about a new Carers Support Service Information Drop-In Session on Monday afternoons in Crawley. |
|
|
Free Training Course in Crawley - 'Engaging with Muslim Young People' 30 March, 9.45-4.00 pm. For a booking form and more information see attached. |
|
Treasurer Training flyer . If you are interested in booking a space, please fill in the booking form attached. |
|
There are three places still available on the emergency first aid at work training course on Wednesday 13 April. Please contact us to check availability and reserve your place, or follow the link for a booking form. |
|
For details of the Business Community Partnership (BCP) training and events taking place later this month and during the Spring, please follow the link. |
|
Please find information attached regarding courses for women at Hillcroft College. Email for more information. |
|
Safeguarding Awareness
This one day course is designed for all staff who have frequent contact with children, young people parents or carers who may become aware of possible child abuse or neglect. |
|
The Rotary Club of Horsham is introducing a new scheme from March 2011 which aims to try and 'make a difference' to some individuals, families and organisations in and around Horsham. For more details and to find out how to apply, please follow the link. |
|
Impact Initiatives Whitehawk After Schools Project (WASP)
We are looking to recruit two new playworkers to join our friendly, supportive team at WASP's after school club.For further information please contact Libby Parkhurst |
| |
|
|
|
WSCVYS
Horsham Youth Centre ~ Hurst Road ~ Horsham ~ West Sussex RH12 2DN
www.wscvys.org.uk ~ admin@wscvys.org.uk ~ 01403 252 139
| | |
