Welcome to our latest newsletter, we hope you find it useful.
Don't forget that we offer support with the things that matter to you including volunteering, funding, training, DBS checks and advice. Click our logo to get in touch.
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We have some great training opportunities coming up in the new year
book now to avoid disappointment!
Top Tips for Funding Applications, 15th December, Langport FULLY BOOKED
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There are still a few spaces available on our free forum which is taking place in Wells next Friday.
Barclays are coming along to offer top tips on creating a business plan that will help your organisation to prosper and grow and Jane Sharp from Mendip District Council will be talking to us about the upcoming launch of their new lottery which will benefit good causes in the Mendip area. For further information and to book a place click here.
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Access For All and South Somerset District Council are holding their annual Aspirations and Challenges Meeting.
The event will feature an expert panel of speakers, focus on leisure for people with disabilities and explore 'how caring is the community?' It's taking place at the Gateway Centre, Yeovil on 19th January.
Email us for for further information.
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There are still spaces available on our training Session 'Budgets, Management Accounts and Cash Flow Forecasting' training session which is being hosted by the Charity Finance Group in Frome on 10th January. It's aimed at people who work with the finances and money handling in a small charity or a small group.
Click here for more information and to book a place.
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16th December is Local Charities Day, when the country will celebrate small, local charities and community groups. As part of the celebrations FSI are offering free training and webinars! Click here to find out more.
You know we love to hear about your achievements and good news stories so let us know by email so that we can give you a #LocalCharitiesDay shout-out!
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National Energy Action are offering free awareness sessions to groups to provide information that will help people to save energy and money and have a warmer home, email Louise Evans for more information.
They are also offering free training to people who work with low-income and vulnerable individuals. Trainees will learn how to provide basic energy advice, email Tracey Norris for more information.
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Are you in need of a work or meeting space for you or your organisation?
South Somerset District Council have meeting rooms and hot desk facilities available for hire by organisations and community groups at their Lime Room Work Hub at Churchfield.
It's conveniently located on the A303, you can find out more by downloading the information leaflet here.
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This month we will see the official launch of the Legends of Somerset 2017 Calendar and the charity they've chosen to support this year is Heads Up. Calendars cost £10 and will be available from 5th December. You can buy them from Heads Up, The Swan Hotel, Wells and all good Wells newsagents. In the meantime, head over to the Legends of Somerset Facebook page for a cheeky preview!
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There's a great opportunity to join the Community Transport South Somerset team.
They are in need of an office administrator to support their busy, friendly office. Excellent organisational skills are essential as well as good communication skills and a caring attitude towards their clients.
Click here for a job description, call 01935 477399 or send them an email for more info.
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Last week we saw Phillp Hammond give first his first Autumn Statement. Third Sector's Autumn Statement round-up looks at the main announcements that will directly affect charities and the reactions from across the voluntary sector.
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We'd love to hear about your news, opportunities and events so we can include them in future newsletters. What a great way to network! Click here to send us an email.
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