Volunteers in South Tyneside who gave up their time to help others have had their efforts recognised. Dozens of people who support community groups and charities were invited to the Central Library, South Shields, for the event organised by the Council for Voluntary Service (CVS).
The event was attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of South Tyneside, Council Richard Porthouse and his wife Patricia, and followed an afternoon drop- in session for people looking for volunteering opportunities or advice on funding.
Presentations were also given by some of South Tyneside’s volunteer groups.
Volunteer centre coordinator Ian Carr said “The funding fair was well attended and hopefully people saw it as useful. As for the awards it was really nice to see so many people at the event.
“The awards were to recognise and celebrate our volunteers in South Tyneside and to say thank you to them for helping to make South Tyneside a better place to live".
“They are selfless people who give up their own time to help others without asking for anything in return so these awards is our way of saying thank you “.
The night was opened by CVS trustee Pat Morris with all those nominated receiving a certificate of recognition.
Awards were also given to South Tyneside Community Food Bank, Re-Design Recycling and Volunteers Supporting Families Project South Tyneside. Volunteer of the Year awards was presented to John Brennan from the Action Stations.
Councillor Porthouse said: “Volunteers give up their time free of charge to deliver their within the community which without their time and dedication, many of the organisation would not be able to offer the same level of service that they do".
“Volunteers are often the unsung heroes within our community and these awards are about recognising and saying thank you for everything that they do”
Staff at the CVS hope the awards will become an annual event.
The Autism Able Pop-Up Cafe @ The Customs House
The AutismAble group are starting a pop up cafe at The Custom Space on Captains Row, South Shields.
It will run every Friday from 10.00am – 1.30pm.
The cafe will be staffed and managed by a group of young adults aged 18-25 who have learning differences.
Government response: Fundraising Self-Regulation Review: Charity Commission responds
Sir Stuart’s review was an important step towards rebuilding public trust in charity fundraising and I welcome the Government’s endorsement of his recommendations.
Charities must now step up to reform and strengthen self-regulation, and to show that they can and will put the public interest first. The Charity Commission will play its part to support the development of the new fundraising regulatory body.
The commission will be consulting on a new version of its ownguidance on fundraisingbefore the end of the year.
Take Part in the Autumn Clean Up Campaign with South Tyneside CVS
South Tyneside Council for Voluntary Service is co-ordinating an Autumn Clean Up campaign as part of its new Place Changer initiative and we are looking for volunteers to help us make it a success.
The Autumn Clean Up will involve local groups and individual volunteers coming forward to help clean up parks and other green spaces, making South Tyneside a better place to live.
The initiative will take place throughout November and we are looking for volunteers on one or more Saturdays during that month. Existing ‘Friends of’ and residents associations are being asked to organise a suitable activity in their local area during November. The clean-up is being supported by Groundwork South Tyneside and South Tyneside Homes who will provide help and support where possible.
If you are interested in taking part and helping to make your community a better place to live then please contact either:
Enjoy the Fun of the Fair and Raise Funds for Charity
The Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields has donated specially priced tickets giving people over £30 worth of rides for just £5 each. These can only be used on Saturday, 24 October and all funds raised will go to the Mayor's Charity.
This year the Mayor of South Tyneside, Councillor Richard Porthouse, is raising funds for Cancer Connections, the Great North Air Ambulance and the South Tyneside branch of the Alzheimer's Society.
A regional organisation that supports adults with disabilities has donated a cheque towards the Mayor of South Tyneside’s charity
PRS Inclusion Services, which has offices in Cookson House, River Drive, South Shields, raised the money by holding a raffle at an afternoon tea. The tea was held to celebrate and recognise the hard work of the adults who had completed a food and cookery skills course.
The Mayor of South Tyneside, Councillor Richard Porthouse, said: “I’m really honoured that members of PRS and the adults who use their services have come together to raise money for the Mayor’s Charity.
“The Mayoress and I would like to thank PRS and their learners for their generosity. Their donations are greatly received and will be put to good use helping people across the Borough.”
PRS learners provided a range of prizes for the raffle; including a first prize of afternoon tea set donated by Vivienne Dennett.
11 November, 5.30pm to 7.30pm in the Bobby Robson Suite, St James’ Park
This free event is aimed at the public, service users and their representatives to meet and share views about local social care and NHS services with the people who plan and provide the services. Who will be there?
Deciding together
Freeman Clinics
Newcastle City Council
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Newcastle Gateshead CCG
North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Northern Doctors Urgent Care Service
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Tyne Gateway are delivering the 'Lads and Dads' Project
Tyne Gateway Trust is an award winning charity, working primarily in North and South Tyneside to support families through early intervention and the development of new enterprising community-led solutions.
We adopt a ‘Barefoot Professional’ approach meaning that we recruit, train and employ local parents who have experienced something and who, therefore, understand what it means to go through that experience. Their knowledge enables them to then support other families and together they work in a unique way to find realistic and sustainable solutions.
We have secured Big Lottery funding to develop and deliver a ‘Lads and Dads’ project that will run for 3 years and will see us supporting young parents, particularly young fathers, in a range of skills including routines, play, bonding, keeping a family home and moving towards training and employment. It will focus on supporting these parents in their relationships with the aim that children can benefit from joking parenting as they grow and develop. Working alongside the established and successful Tyne Gateway team, our new Community Entrepreneurs, working on this project, will aim to improve the lives of children through supporting dads.
We are currently seeking nominations from professionals for parents, especially dads, who may be eligible for one of four full time employments posts, or a number of volunteer roles, across the two boroughs. All nominees will need to meet the criteria of having themselves experienced difficulty and will have overcome that difficulty to become a good role model. They will need to commit to attending our bespoke eight week training course and, following that, will be invited to apply for posts as employees or volunteers.
We believe this project will make a huge difference to improved outcomes for children through whole family support and developing skills in fathers and we are hugely excited about it.
If you know of any young parents, particularly young fathers, who meet our criteria, and who may be interested in training with us, please complete the attached nomination form and return it to me as soon as possible. If you would like a discussion about the process or the criteria, or simply to discuss a specific nominee then please contact Team Leader, Julie Croft, on 07927 481 198 or via Julie@tynegatewaytrust.co.uk
Funding News:
GALAXY Hot Chocolate Fund Supporting warm-hearted people and projects
We are looking to help small, local community projects and community minded
people through our GALAXY Hot Chocolate Fund.
From November 2nd 2015 for 17 weeks, we are seeking to award 85
£300 donations to help volunteer groups and people just like you.
In the weeks running up to the fund, if you or your organisation could benefit
from a FREE jar of GALAXY Hot Chocolate then please send a message to
galaxyfreejars@escapadepr.com
We only have a limited amount of stock which will be sent out on a first come,
fi rst served basis before October 31 2014. So drop us a note today with a
quick line about you, along with your delivery address and contact number.
To celebrate the fifth Birthday of the GALAXY Hot Chocolate Fund we are
throwing fi ve GALAXY Hot Chocolate Tea Parties!
Do you know a charity that deserves a party with GALAXY Hot Chocolate,
GALAXY Chocolate and GALAXY Cake then send us a message to
Galaxyteaparty@escapadepr.com. Be sure to include a quick line
about the chosen charity, along with your contact details.
For more information: galaxyhotchocolate.com
Port of Tyne Community Action Fund
The fund will support community projects in North and South Tyneside, Newcastle and Gateshead and the River Tyne corridor.
We welcome applications for projects which focus on:
Helping young people gain skills and confidence towards work
Helping communities thrive
Improving the environment
Applicants must show clearly how their project meets one or more of the aims, and how it will improve an individual, group or community’s situation.
Grants of up to £5k will be considered.
Deadline for applications:
To be considered for the November 2015 meeting you must submit your application no later than 16th October 2015.
The panel will meet in the week beginning 18th November 2015.
Please complete the standard Community Foundation application form and mark it ‘Port of Tyne Community Action Fund’.
In writing: download an application form or call 0191 222 0945 to request a form.
All supporting documentation must be submitted by the deadline.
Groups previously in receipt of a Community Foundation grant must ensure that any monitoring feedback due is submitted.
It is recommended that you contact Elaine Holdsworth, Fund Development Manager on 0191 222 0945 or email eh@communityfoundation.org.uk to discuss your project before making an application.
Community Foundation - Call for Applications
The Alan Hull Award
An awards scheme for young composers and songwriters aged between 16 and 25 years in the North East.
Henry Smith Charity North East Fund
The Fund supports one year projects benefiting communities experiencing social and/or economic disadvantage and those that tackle problems in areas of high deprivation. Revenue, project and/or capital (as long as it is not part of a large appeal).
The High Sheriff of Tyne & Wear Awards Scheme 2015/16
The scheme makes awards in recognition of groups in Tyne & Wear who encourage useful and beneficial pursuits for young people, supporting them to be upstanding citizens and deterred from criminal activities and/or to positively turn their lives around.
North East Fund for the Arts
The Fund is open to artists and arts organisations but we would especially welcome applications from non-arts community and voluntary groups who wish to work with professional artists/arts organisations.
Pen & Palette Club Fund
The fund supports organisations, groups and individuals for activity associated with literature, music and visual arts.
Port of Tyne Community Action Fund
The fund will support community projects in North and South Tyneside, Newcastle and Gateshead and the River Tyne corridor.
REEDS Grassroots Fund
The fund supports community development in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland that aims to improve the life chances of disadvantaged communities.
Ron and Louise Bowey Fund and Bowey Family Grassroots Fund
The fund supports locally based charities and voluntary organisations in Tyne&Wear and Northumberland.
Sage UK Community Fund
The fund supports constituted voluntary and community groups based and working in Tyne & Wear or Northumberland.
Young Musicians Fund
The fund supports children and young people under the age of 18 in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, who are struggling to continue to pay for tuition fees or are wanting to purchase their first instrument.
The Women's Fund
The fund supports projects which help women to achieve their full potential, access to information and assistance on social, health or economic issues, or provide training and support services.
Northern Powergrid Community Energy Seed Fund (Community Foundation) Deadline 27 October
The aim of the fund is to support community energy projects, at the inception stage, to get off the ground. This includes both tried and tested and innovative approaches and may include projects focused on:
Generating energy (electricity or heat)
Reducing energy use (saving energy through energy efficiency and behaviour change)
Managing energy (balancing supply and demand)
Purchasing energy (collective purchasing or switching to save money on energy)
Grants of £1,000 to £10,000 are available to constituted voluntary and community groups, including Parish Councils, for projects of up to one year’s duration. There is a specific application form for the fund under the current calls for applications at Community Foundation
If after reading guidance you have an enquiry please contact Karen Daglish (0191) 222 0945, krd@communityfoundation.org.uk
Chain Reaction Small Grants Fund (Newcastle City Council) Deadline 22 October
Chain Reaction is a new service commissioned by Newcastle City Council to support older people (55+) to live independently in the community and to have a happier, healthier life by promoting the use of community based resources and facilities. It aims to work with older people to support and sustain friendships to combat social isolation and to increase the person’s sense of good emotional health and wellbeing. Three voluntary sector organisations: Search, Mental Health Concern and KeyRing are working together to provide Chain Reaction across Newcastle. The small grants fund will make small grants of up to £500 to support the development of emerging ideas, and offers to benefit the over 55’s, to come together and participate in a group activity that will enhance their wellbeing. It is important that your proposal is sustainable as this funding is not recurrent. You should also be able to provide evidence that the offer is not duplicated elsewhere in the area and that it has been created using a community development approach. Applications are accepted from groups or organisations that are constituted or are able to work with a constituted group.
To find out more click for guidance notes and for application form
Email info@chainreaction-newcastle.co.uk
Triangle Trust 1949 Fund – Development Grants Round for organisations working to rehabilitate offenders or ex-offenders Deadline 5 November
The trust holds one round of Development Grants per year for organisations working with carers, and one round per year for organisations working with the rehabilitation of offenders or ex-offenders. This ensures applicants have a higher success rate and high quality applications are not rejected, compared to holding two or more rounds with lower success rates. Development Grants provide funds towards your organisation’s core costs to support the development of a solid foundation for the long-term. They would like to see applicants use these grants to develop sustainable income sources, so that when the grant comes to end your organisation’s income will not be reduced. The application process is two-stage. Following the submission of your initial online application, shortlisted applicants will be asked to host a visit from the Triangle Trust where they will be required to present their strategic plan for the next few years. Grants are available for up to £40,000 or 50% of the organisations current annual income, whichever is lowest, per year for three years. The amount requested each year is expected to taper down as applicants develop other sustainable income streams.
To find out more visit the Triangle Trust
Training / Courses:
Safe Places Information Event On Wednesday 21st October at Ocean Road Community Centre, South Shields 11.30am until 1pm
SAFE PLACES IN SOUTH TYNESIDE was launched in October 2013 and there are now many Safe Places where frightened or vulnerable people can go for help.
There will be an opportunity to meet with members of Talk 2 Us the self-advocacy group based in Father James Walsh Centre, who set up the scheme in South Tyneside.
South Tyneside TEN - Volunteering Course Please see the below flyer for dates / times & further information:
