N EWS AND I NFORMATION FROM THE C OMMUNITY A CTION I SLE OF W IGHT 17 May 2013 1 Community Action Isle of Wight 3 Langley Court, Pyle Street, Newport, PO30 1LA Telephone: 01983 524058 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.communityactioniw.org.uk Sheet prepared by Nigel Parrish, Information and Communication Officer e-mail: [email protected]Registered charity No. 1063737 Company Limited by Guarantee Registration No. 3340032 In this issue... News Funding Training and events 2 Birthday Boost for Needles Half Marathon 2 CAT Mark: Take Part 2 Youth Press 3 New project to support mental health wellbeing 3 Your Say 3 Praise for Fund-Raising Efforts of Cowes RNLI Guild 4 Support the Community Covenant 5 £15,000 Available to Isle of Wight Community Groups 5 The Homeless Hospital Discharge Fund 5 Homelessness Transition Fund 5 BIG Society Capital 6 Fit for Future 6 Masterclass in Procurement Level 2 6 Mary Rose Ship Speaker 7 Two comedies for the price of one! 8 Duty to Refer 9 Riverfest 2013 10 Les Miserables 11 Sunday Walking Group 12 Through Autistic Eyes 13 Hidden Sentence Training 14 Family Fun Day - Porchfield 15 Guitar Concert - Porchfield 16 Disability Equality Training Items published on behalf of other organisations and are accepted in good faith. We are not responsible for contents supplied by other organisations and inclusion in our newsletter does not necessarily imply CAIOW endorsement.
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News aNd INformatIoN from the CommuNIty aCtIoN Isle of wIght
17 May 2013
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Community Action Isle of Wight3 Langley Court, Pyle Street, Newport, PO30 1LA Telephone: 01983 524058 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.communityactioniw.org.ukSheet prepared by Nigel Parrish, Information and Communication Officer e-mail: [email protected] charity No. 1063737 Company Limited by Guarantee Registration No. 3340032
In this issue...News
Funding
Training and events
2 Birthday Boost for Needles Half Marathon2 CAT Mark: Take Part2 Youth Press3 New project to support mental health wellbeing3 Your Say3 Praise for Fund-Raising Efforts of Cowes RNLI Guild4 Support the Community Covenant
5 £15,000 Available to Isle of Wight Community Groups5 The Homeless Hospital Discharge Fund5 Homelessness Transition Fund5 BIG Society Capital
6 Fit for Future6 Masterclass in Procurement Level 26 Mary Rose Ship Speaker7 Two comedies for the price of one!8 Duty to Refer9 Riverfest 201310 Les Miserables11 Sunday Walking Group12 Through Autistic Eyes13 Hidden Sentence Training14 Family Fun Day - Porchfield15 Guitar Concert - Porchfield16 Disability Equality Training
Items published on behalf of other organisations and are accepted in good faith. We are not responsible for contents supplied by other organisations and inclusion in our newsletter does not necessarily imply CAIOW endorsement.
Community Action Isle of Wight3 Langley Court, Pyle Street, Newport, PO30 1LA Telephone: 01983 524058 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.communityactioniw.org.ukSheet prepared by Nigel Parrish, Information and Communication Officer e-mail: [email protected] charity No. 1063737 Company Limited by Guarantee Registration No. 3340032
17 May 2013
NewsBirthday Boost for Needles Half MarathonTo celebrate their 25th anniversary the IW Road Runners have donated £250 towards this year’s Needles XC Half Marathon.
A cheque was presented to Clare Griffin, manager of the West Wight Sports Centre, by Simon Randall and Kev Fry from the club. The charity has taken on the organisation of the event which takes place on Sunday 2nd June. Clare says; “We’re tremendously grateful for the support the Isle of Wight Road Runners have offered us. As it’s our first year running it, we wanted to offer something extra to competitors. This sponsorship will help towards the cost of the technical t-shirts everyone will receive in their goody bags.”
Jo Randall – also from the running club - says they were delighted to be able to help out “We could think of nothing better than honouring this popular and excellent half marathon as part of our 25th birthday celebrations”.
The 13 mile route takes in some of the most scenic views of the West Wight, including the old railway track to Yarmouth, Headon Warren, the Old Battery and Tennyson Down.
The event is now in its tenth year, having previously been organised by the West Wight Road Runners. Other sponsors this year include Betapak, Love Running and Alum Bay Glass who have donated the winners trophies.
Entries are being taken online via the sports centres website www.westwight.co.uk/needles-half until 26th May. However if you don’t feel you’re up to tackling the course, you can join FAT Samba who will be playing along the route and offering encouragement to competitors.
CAT Mark: Take PartThe CAT Mark is a Mark of Quality, awarded by young people, for organisations based in Hampshire, providing some or all of their services to young people. A CAT Mark award shows your organisation is young person friendly and has a commitment to involving young people.
CAT Mark: Driven by Young People
The CAT Mark scheme was developed by young people and is awarded by young people who undergo training to become CAT Mark Assessors. Young people have shaped all aspects of the award including the way assessments are carried out and what they assessed.
Why get a CAT Mark?
The CAT Mark is a very special recognition to achieve, as it is awarded by the very people for whom your service is delivered. Being awarded a CAT Mark is a true indicator that the service you provide is meeting the needs of young people and is young person friendly.
Want to get a CAT Mark?
If your organisation is based in Hampshire and you provide some or all of your services for young people then you can apply to be CAT Mark assessed. Your organisations will be assessed against set criteria including Involvement of Young People, Equal Opportunities, Environment & Resources and Links to other Services. Examples of organisations that have been awarded CAT Marks include: children’s homes, youth projects, schools, information and advice services, counselling services and health services.
Want to be an Assessor?
CAT Mark assessors are volunteers aged 13 to 21 years who want to make a difference and have their say about services for young people? Assessors have the potential to listen well and communicate with people of different ages. No formal qualifications are needed as training will be given to enable you to become a CAT Mark assessor.
Volunteer and support CAT Mark
CAT Mark Support Workers are volunteers who enjoying working with young people, supporting them to learn and develop and empowering them to make a real difference. Its also a chance to learn new skills and meet new people.
To find out more call 01962 852307, email [email protected] or visit www.ychiow.org.uk
Youth PressYouth Clubs Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Working to Enable Young People to Fulfil Their True Potential
Community Action Isle of Wight3 Langley Court, Pyle Street, Newport, PO30 1LA Telephone: 01983 524058 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.communityactioniw.org.ukSheet prepared by Nigel Parrish, Information and Communication Officer e-mail: [email protected] charity No. 1063737 Company Limited by Guarantee Registration No. 3340032
17 May 2013
New project to support mental health wellbeingA new walking group is to launch in June to tackle issues such as loneliness and social isolation on the Island.
It’s being set up by the local charity Way Forward. “Physical exercise and spending time outdoors have been shown to improve mood and mental health” explains programme lead Lee White. “But even more importantly the new group will give people the opportunity to make new friends and offer encouragement to get involved in community activities.”
The circular walks will run every Sunday morning starting at 11am. The first one takes place on 9th June starting at the main car park in Yarmouth and will go along the old railway line to Freshwater. Each walk will also include a stop at a tea rooms or café.
The group is open to anyone over the age of 18 who is looking for help to cope with a mental health condition such as depression or an anxiety disorder, as well as those with learning disabilities. The group is free but participants will have to pay for their own refreshments.
“We can provide transport if getting around the Island is difficult for some, but places are limited” says Lee White. To book a place on the walks, contact the Way Forward office on 01983 823000.
The initiative is being funded by the NHS and Isle of Wight council as part of the Mental Health prospectus.
More information on other activities provided through the Way Forward programme can be found on their website.
Lee White - Way Forward Programme Lead Tel: 01983 523000 Mobile: 07528 838055 Email: [email protected]
Your SayWe want to make sure that people with a learning disability have the same opportunities as everyone else and that their voice is heard.
We are 3 organisations working together; Southern Advocacy Services, People Matter IW and IW Mencap. We have lots of experience supporting people with a learning disability to have a voice and we are really good at empowering people to speak up for themselves.
We are looking for people with a learning disability and carers to volunteer to be part of a group looking at how you can be heard and represent others.
If you would like to take part and attend meetings and learn more please fill in the form here and return to Terri Baker, People Matter IW, Downside Community & Learning Centre, Furrlongs, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 2AX.
Praise for Fund-Raising Efforts of Cowes RNLI GuildThe significant role played by members of the RNLI’s Cowes Guild in responding to the appeal for the town’s new lifeboat station was underlined at the guild’s annual meeting.
Anna Morgan-Crockett, guild chairman, declared, “I cannot praise too highly the hard work and dedication of our members. They worked flat out during the entire appeal, giving many hours of volunteer service, well above the call of duty.”
Other highlights in the year were such fund-raising events as a jubilee lunch at the Royal Yacht Squadron, an Olympic Cruise in the Solent, a summer party, afternoon teas, coffee mornings, and lunches.
The annual meeting, held at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, learned that a varied pro-gramme of guild events was planned for the coming year. “We greatly look forward to working closely with our boat and station volunteers to raise more money for the charity dedicated to saving lives at sea,” added Mrs Morgan-Crockett.
Community Action Isle of Wight3 Langley Court, Pyle Street, Newport, PO30 1LA Telephone: 01983 524058 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.communityactioniw.org.ukSheet prepared by Nigel Parrish, Information and Communication Officer e-mail: [email protected] charity No. 1063737 Company Limited by Guarantee Registration No. 3340032
17 May 2013
RSVP: If you think you can join us please get in touch and let us know at [email protected] or telephone 01983 821000 x6211 so that we can be sure we can accommodate everybody. Please also let us know if you have any special requirements eg, wheelchair access, hearing loops etc.
Thank you
We would like you to join us in helping our armed forces personnel – those currently serving and our ex-servicemen and women living in our community.
We’re developing a pledge or ‘community covenant’ which aims to make it easier for service personnel, their families and veterans to access the help and support available from the Ministry of Defence, statutory providers and charitable and voluntary organisations on the Island.
We also would like this pledge to recognise and remember the sacrifices made by the armed forces community and encourage activities which help them feel a real and valued part of local life.
Whether you work for a charity, voluntary or public sector organisation or whether you have been, or still are, a serving member of the armed forces or a family member, we’d like to involve you in an afternoon workshop/discussion to help shape our Island community covenant.
Date: 30 May 2013Time: 1pm to 4pmPlace: Council Chamber, County Hall, Newport
Community Action Isle of Wight3 Langley Court, Pyle Street, Newport, PO30 1LA Telephone: 01983 524058 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.communityactioniw.org.ukSheet prepared by Nigel Parrish, Information and Communication Officer e-mail: [email protected] charity No. 1063737 Company Limited by Guarantee Registration No. 3340032
17 May 2013
Funding£15,000 Available to Isle of Wight Community GroupsDate of Match Challenge: 3/5/13 – 28/5/13
This summer Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Community Foundation will be running a £15,000 Match Challenge on the Isle of Wight, funded by the Isle of Wight Community Fund (IWCF).
This Match Challenge will allow all community and voluntary groups on the island to match up to £1,000 each in donations made through Localgiving.com. The match will be £1 for £1, giving your group a potential income of £2,250 (including Gift Aid). The Challenge will run until the 28th of June or until the full £15,000 is spent.
Localgiving.com is an online fundraising website enabling automated processing of gift aid for both Charity Commission registered and unregistered community groups.
If you would like to participate in the Match Challenge but are not yet registered with Localgiving.com please email or visit to find out more and begin the registration process.
The Isle of Wight Community Fund has provided funding to pay for the first year’s subscription on Localgiving.com for 8 community groups. This will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis and is available to all community groups based on the Isle of Wight.
The Homeless Hospital Discharge FundAims to improve hospital discharge for the homeless after treatment and to secure appropriate facilities for those requiring ongoing medical support after discharge. Funding will be provided from the Department of Health to the voluntary sector, for voluntary section-led local partnerships.
In order to be eligible to apply for funding, organisations:
•Must provide services to homeless people or those at risk of becoming homeless;
•Should spend more than 50 per cent of their income on homeless people; and
•Have approved annual accounts no more than 12 months old.
Application Forms and guidance are available from the website here. Applications should be completed and submitted no later than 12pm on 8 July 2013, via e-mail to [email protected].
Homelessness Transition Fund
Helping to tackle rough sleeping and reduce homelessness in England.We are an independent fund that aims to protect essential services for homeless people, encourage innovation and support communities to adopt the ‘No Second Night Out’ standard.
Round 4 of the Main Grants Programme and the 2013 Future Ready Fund are now open.
The Homelessness Transition Fund (HTF) is a grant fund for the voluntary homelessness sector with the ambition to help prevent and tackle rough sleeping in England.
Round 4 will focus on the following key objectives:
• To support strategically critical homelessness services for single homeless people. In particular those serving rough sleepers and where there is evidence of rising rough sleeping and emerging needs and
• To support services in the transition to rolling out ‘No Second Night Out’ principles and developing other innovations to end rough sleeping
BIG Society CapitalBig Society Capital is developing a strong, diverse and sustainable social investment market in the UK.
We enable organisations tackling social issues to grow by encouraging investments made for social as well as financial return.
Outline:
Loan investments are available to Social Investment Finance Intermediaries (SIFIs) based and working within the UK for projects tackling major social issues within the UK. Big Society Capital will invest in SIFIs that provide appropriate and affordable finance and support to social sector organisations that are working to tackle social problems. This fund is open to social sector organisations, including charities, social enterprises, voluntary and community organisations, cooperatives and mutuals.
Community Action Isle of Wight3 Langley Court, Pyle Street, Newport, PO30 1LA Telephone: 01983 524058 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.communityactioniw.org.ukSheet prepared by Nigel Parrish, Information and Communication Officer e-mail: [email protected] charity No. 1063737 Company Limited by Guarantee Registration No. 3340032
17 May 2013
Training and EventsFit for FutureSocial Enterprise UK are hosting its fifth annual health conference: “Fit for the Future – Delivering Care and Value”, on 17th June in London.
With the Health and Social Care Act in place, and the Francis review highlighting the importance of engagement with patients, carers and their communities, there is growing opportunity for social enterprises and voluntary sector to deliver more of the UK’s health services. We’re hosting this practical event to help charities and social enterprise better engage with national health bodies and commissioners. The event is a chance for delegates to network with experts in leadership, business and organisational development, and key social enterprise leaders and national health-sector influencers, as well as take part in a number of practical sessions.
We ran a similar event in Nottingham this time last year – very well attended and got great feedback.
Further details and how to book can be found here: http://www.socialenterprise.org.uk/events/fit-for-the-future-delivering-care-and-value
Masterclass in Procurement Level 2
11 Jun 13, 9.00am - 13.00pmUpdate from Hampshire Chamber County Council buyer, from contract notice to contract notice review, to bid or not to bid, research and decision making, bid process planning and review, receiving and using feedback, exercise. “ Bid writing and the important details for your 1st tender”
To book a place contact Margaret Toms on 01329 242420 oe email: [email protected]
Costs: Member £10.00 inc VAT, Non Member £50.00 inc VAT
Location: Wates House, Wallington Hill, Fareham, PO16 7BJ
Mary Rose Ship Speaker
Trevor Sapey from the Mary Rose Museum will be at our Coffee Morning to give a talk about the ship,
show some artefacts and costumes
Friday 21st June 2013
10:00am – 11:30am
The Meeting Place, Ryde Methodist Church Garfield Road, Ryde
Community Action Isle of Wight3 Langley Court, Pyle Street, Newport, PO30 1LA Telephone: 01983 524058 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.communityactioniw.org.ukSheet prepared by Nigel Parrish, Information and Communication Officer e-mail: [email protected] charity No. 1063737 Company Limited by Guarantee Registration No. 3340032
17 May 2013
The event will provide you with information on the practical changes to referrals following the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 – and just as importantly what isn’t changing. The event will cover:
The role of the Disclosure and Barring Service
The services provided by the Disclosure and Barring Service
Referral responsibilities and good
referral practices This is a free workshop
WHEN
09 July 2013
13:30 – 16:30
WHERE
Holiday Inn Winchester Telegraph Way Morn Hill Winchester SO21 1HZ
Community Action Isle of Wight3 Langley Court, Pyle Street, Newport, PO30 1LA Telephone: 01983 524058 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.communityactioniw.org.ukSheet prepared by Nigel Parrish, Information and Communication Officer e-mail: [email protected] charity No. 1063737 Company Limited by Guarantee Registration No. 3340032
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Meet theLittle Briggthe world’s
smallest tall ship
Parleywith
Pirates –if youdare! Bouncy
Castle
Paddleyour own
canoe Free competition
MedinaRestoration– find outmore…
Creaturesof theDeep Muddy
Fun
Boatingbooks Local
food anddrink Support
ourwildlife
Boatsof all
shapes andsizes
Market
Gift to Nature
RainwaterHarvesting Plants
for pleasureand forwildlife
TraditionalFood &
pig out on the Hog Roast!
SeeDougal &Zebedee
Excitementwith the
‘Eco-Challenger
Help your planet -Please travel to this event by bus or boat, cycle, scoot or go by foot…Please take your rubbishhome and recycle it
The River Medina has a long history and once carried goods into the New Port, which served the Island’s capital - Carisbrooke. Today the River and its banks are important habitats for rare and interesting wildlife and a place for recreation, work and leisure.
Meet the heroes of Ryde Inshore Rescue!The event is organised by the Footprint Trust - a local educational charity.
www.footprint-trust.co.uk. Tel 82-22-82. All attractions and activities subject to change.Danger Deep Water - this event is at high tide - keep children and husbands under control!
Newport Quay is being used with kind permission of the Isle of Wight Council. First Aid cover provided by Event Medical sponsored by www.firstaidtrainingexecutive.comThe event is supported by Newport Parish Council, The Beacon Magazine, The Footprint Trust, The Riverside Centre, Engenius, Southern Water, Natural Enterprise.
Be aware that historical re-enactors will be firing loud weapons during the event – you may wish to leave nervous pets and people at home!
Fair Trade
tea and coffee
Sign up for Adopt-A-Garden
‘1200 Strong’ event - a celebration of volenteering on the isle of wight
Community Action Isle of Wight3 Langley Court, Pyle Street, Newport, PO30 1LA Telephone: 01983 524058 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.communityactioniw.org.ukSheet prepared by Nigel Parrish, Information and Communication Officer e-mail: [email protected] charity No. 1063737 Company Limited by Guarantee Registration No. 3340032
17 May 2013
Hidden Sentence Training 7th June 2013 10am – 4pm
Because families serve sentences too
“I found the morning extremely useful and am far more confident in working with families in
the school.”
“The training was professional and interesting. Thank you!” A 1 day training course for all professionals who work with children and families, including children’s centre workers, social care staff, school staff, play workers, health visitors, family support teams and those working in the Criminal Justice System. This course gives a clear overview of the issues facing prisoners’ families and provides a range of strategies and resources to help you support them. Learning Outcomes
Understand the impact of imprisonment on prisoners’ families. Understand the prison system Understand the support needs of prisoners’ families Critically evaluate the use and importance of knowledge about the needs and wishes of
prisoners’ families Understand how to improve the coordination of services to provide more effective
support for those affected by the imprisonment of a family member Critically reflect on how to improve own practice in supporting prisoners’ families
Venue: Barnardo’s, The Bungalow, Ryde Academy, Pell Lane, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 3LN, Registration: 10am arrival for registration and coffee - 10.30 start Please note:
Lunch is not provided on the day, however there is a small local shop within walking distance of The Bungalow.
There is no parking onsite, but parking is available on adjacent roads.
