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7th September 2018

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Survey: Older People's Views on Later Life

Age UK Wiltshire is surveying older people in Swindon and Wiltshire to gain a better understanding about people's experiences in later life. They are looking for as many people as possible to complete the survey so would be very grateful if you could either complete this short survey yourself (over 50s only) or forward on to any clients you work with who may be happy to do so.

The survey has been designed in partnership with Healthwatch Swindon. Anyone completing it will remain anonymous, unless you would like Age UK Wiltshire to contact you, in which case they have provided a section at the end of the survey for you to leave your contact details.

Take the Survey

Hard copies can be requested by emailing enquiries@ageukwiltshire.org.uk

Charity Sector Research Survey

There is a lack of research at MBA level carried out specifically for the charitable sector. With charity reputation very much a topical subject, a researcher from Henley Business School, University of Reading, is aiming to find links between charity leadership and employees' perceptions of their charity's reputation, which in turn leads to positive behaviours.

A research survey has been created and the demographic being targeted is employees of UK charities (any type or size of charity). The survey is designed to be completely anonymous regarding the individual respondent and the charity. Please fill out the survey if you work for a charity and are able!

Consultation on Draft Development

Swindon Borough Council is seeking views on a draft Development Brief for residential development on land adjacent to the proposed new £3m sports hub at Moredon Recreation Ground. The sports hub would include a closed cycling road circuit, BMX track, BMX pump track, Cyclo-cross, 3G pitch and enhanced football, croquet and cricket provision, while also providing new changing rooms and a new sports pavilion.

It is proposed that the residential development would act as enabling development to assist in delivering the sports hub. If approved, the Brief would become development management guidance and would be used to assist in negotiations between the Council and applicants on residential proposals for the site.

View the Brief

The consultation period on the Draft Brief runs to 5pm on Friday 12th October 2018. Please email your representations to ForwardPlanning@swindon.gov.uk

Your representations will inform the content of the final version of the Development Brief.

New Community Football Sessions at St Marks

Swindon Sports Forum is a voluntary organisation aiming to increase participation of Sport within the Town. They are working alongside Swindon Town Football in the Community Trust to run a new project at St Marks Recreation Ground for young people in the area. They will be running free coaching sessions, open to anyone aged 14-25. There will also be opportunities for some of the participants to get support and training towards leadership and coaching qualifications which will help develop management and coaching skills. Long term some of these participants may then be able to lead the sessions and sustain them in the future.

Wiltshire Community Foundation Funding Conference

Wiltshire Community Foundation's funding conference will take place on Tuesday 16th October. Book your place today at the special early bird rate of £14 per person.

Hear from national funders including The Big Lottery, Children in Need on their priorities, grant programmes and application process. Workshops will include Understanding Charity Accounts, Unpacking Social Enterprise, and Marketing Your Group and Media.

The Masonic Charitable Foundation - Early Years Opportunities

Grants up to £150,000 for charities in England and Wales to enable disadvantaged and vulnerable children & young people to achieve the best possible start in life. Eligible applicants must provide one or more of the following: mental and physical health support; learning and development, including language and communication skills, and/or social and emotional skills; parental Support, including whole family approach; and/or pastoral and advocacy support.

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The BUPA UK Foundation

For 2018, the Foundation's theme is "Caring for Our Carers" and support for practical, community focused projects designed to help older carers to manage and improve their own health and well-being. The Foundation selected this theme for 2018 in recognition of the fact that carers make a vital, hidden contribution to the health and well-being of the nation, yet they can often feel socially isolated, lacking support and a sense of community and many carers report that caring has taken a toll on their own health. To be eligible, projects must: meet the current funding focus; be clearly for public benefit; take place within the UK; and be delivered within 12 to 18 months.

Apply Now

Vacancies

Immigration Solicitor at Wiltshire Law Centre

Established in 1981, Wiltshire Law Centre has an outstanding reputation locally in the free advice sector. The successful candidate will have the exciting opportunity to build your Immigration advice hub as part of Wiltshire Law Centre's recently awarded LAA Immigration & Asylum contract in their central Swindon offices. As a dispersal Town, the successful candidate's expertise will be greatly valued by the residents of Swindon and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the service and build relationships with other agencies all as part of a well-established Law Centre.

Salary between £28221 – £30756 pa; 27 days annual leave + statutory hols; 5% pension Contribution; Permanent position; Flexible working; Part-time and job sharing considered. The successful candidate shall be able to self-supervise under SRA and SQM standards, have a minimum two years’ experience of immigration and asylum casework, be a qualified Immigration Solicitor and hold Supervisor status to IAAS Level 2, and be experienced in close working with colleagues, local agencies and the Tribunal Service.

Application closing date: 4pm, Friday 28th September 2018. Interviews: week commencing 8th October 2018.

Solicitor at Wiltshire Law Centre

Wiltshire Law Centre is a not for profit advice agency specialising in the areas of Housing and Immigration. The aim of the service is to reduce the risk of homelessness, assisting clients with benefit appeal and reduce indebtedness.

Salary between £28221 – £30756 pa; 27 days annual leave + statutory hols; 5% pension Contribution; Permanent position; Flexible working; Part-time and job sharing considered. Suitable candidates must be a qualified Solicitor and if not already experienced in Housing law must be willing to develop the skills and knowledge to conduct housing casework. Training will be provided. The successful candidate will cover Wiltshire Law Centre's Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme contract as well as providing advice to clients under Wiltshire Law Centre's other non LAA funding. The position will involve close working with colleagues, courts and court staff, the local Council, Housing Associations and other local agencies.

Application closing date: 4pm, Friday 28th September 2018. Interviews: week commencing 8th October 2018.

Funding & Governance Advice

Change Your Charity Structure

Your charity’s legal structure sets out what type your charity is. There are four common types of charity structure: charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) – there are 2 structures (association CIO and foundation CIO); charitable company (limited by guarantee); unincorporated association; and trust.

You might want to change your charity’s structure because your existing structure doesn’t allow you to do something. For example, trustees of a growing unincorporated charity may decide to change to a corporate charity structure because the charity needs to employ staff.

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