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Derbyshire Dales CVS Email Newsletter |
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The Escape Project, which DDCVS has run since 2011, will come to an end in March 2019. In that time, it has had three hundred referrals, and has worked with people who live in supported housing, or live independently with additional help. Although we are sorry to see the project end, we are pleased that some elements of the project will continue to be delivered by other agencies.
We would like to thank everyone who has been involved in Escape over the last few years for their help and encouragement. Each year we have enjoyed the crafty skills of Escape members on the CVS Christmas tree and the Flowers in the Field garden at Darley Dale has been a particular highlight. The funding that has supported Escape will now be refocused on DDCVS’s work as a partner in the Regeneration Project on Hurst Farm estate in Matlock.
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Thu 14th Mar - Thu 14th Mar
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2:30pm - 4:30pm
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Vijay Kumari will be coming to the Imperial Rooms in Matlock this Thursday and will be talking about the various funds available from the National Lottery Community Fund and how to apply.
Please book your slot by telephoning 01629 812154.
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Derbyshire Dales District Council has once again pledged its support for this year’s Great British Spring Clean, run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.
The campaign, which runs from March 22nd to April 23rd, will see up to half a million people taking action to clean up streets, parks and beaches across the country.
The Great British Spring Clean brings together individuals, community organisations, businesses and councils to make a difference to the environment on our doorstep and in 2018 around 370,000 #LitterHeroes collected more than 630,000 bags of rubbish.
Keep Britain Tidy Chief Executive Allison Ogden-Newton said: “The Great British Spring Clean is an opportunity for the millions of people who care about the environment on their doorstep to do something positive that will make a visible difference.
“We are delighted that Derbyshire Dales District Council is supporting this year’s campaign and would like to thank them for their support.
“Without councils across the country giving the campaign their backing, our volunteers would not be able to do the incredible job they do.”
A council spokesperson said: ‘We are delighted to be supporting the Great British Spring Clean and we encourage as many groups, individuals, organisations and schools as possible to take part’.
Derbyshire Dales District Council is encouraging groups and individuals who want to ‘do their bit’ to help clear up the litter that blights our streets and parks. The council can offer support by providing equipment such as bags and litter pickers and collection of the bags of rubbish after your event.
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Voluntary and Community Services Peaks and Dales (VCSPD) has a new name! Thanks to grant funding, VCSPD became Connex Community Support with effect from 1st March 2019.
The new name was selected for its simplicity, and it is hoped that it will enable the services to reach more people locally.
In the Southern Derbyshire Dales the Volunteer Transport Service has changed its name to Connex Transport and can be reached on 01335 344700. The Readycall Macmillan service is now known as Connex Readycall with offices in Ashbourne (Tel: 01335 348600) and Bakewell (Tel: 01629 693693).
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Organised by Rural Action Derbyshire, this session will include:
• The importance of your governing document (Trust Deed, Conveyance, Indenture, etc.)
• Your legal responsibilities of becoming a charity trustee and trustee liability
• The need to sign a Trustee Declaration Form
• Constitutional and organisational issues involved in managing a charitable village hall
You will also receive a free copy of Information Sheet 17 – Trustee roles & responsibilities (usually £12)
Cost for the training: £30 plus VAT, total due £36.00 per person.
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Deaf-initely Women is delighted to announce that it has been successful in receiving £2,500 from Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner (DPCC) and £9,973 from the National Lottery Community Fund.
Founded in 2015, Deaf-initely Women is the only organization in the UK that is
governed by Deaf women, managed by Deaf female staff with support from their peer
volunteers delivering services for all women with hearing loss across Derby and
Derbyshire. The funding will pay for two projects: Keeping Safe and DAISie.
Sarah Tupling, Chair of Deaf-initely Women said, “I am so pleased that Deaf-initely Women has been successful as this means that we can put on Keeping Safe events for Deaf women and women with hearing loss in Derby and Derbyshire.”
There will be two countywide conferences, one in Matlock and one in Derby focusing on educating deaf women to be aware of how to keep safe when out & about and online. This will include spotting signs of abuse and where to go for support. For more information about the work we do at Deaf-initely Women please go to: http://www.deafinitelywomen.org.uk |
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The new Derbyshire Home from Hospital Support Service starts on 1st April 2019 and will be delivered by South Derbyshire CVS in partnership with Volunteer Centres across Derbyshire.
The service aims to support vulnerable people when they leave hospital or those living at home but at risk of admission and who have limited support from family and friends.
Anyone who lives in Derbyshire (outside Derby City) can use the service or anyone who is registered with a GP in Derbyshire.
Each district will have its own local service coordinator and team of volunteers providing the following sorts of short terms practical support for up to six weeks:
• Undertaking simple shopping
• Making sure the home environment is warm, comfortable and clean
• Arranging for key safes to be fitted and community alarm or telecare systems to be provided in needed
• Supporting people to pay bills and make appointments
• Collecting medication prescriptions
• Helping people to understand care options and plan what they need for the future
• Signposting people to other statutory, voluntary and community organisations, as appropriate.
Anyone can make a referral, including self-referral. The service will start on 1st April 2019 when referrals can be made through one single landline number 0283 817217.
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A group of skilled volunteers is turning back the clock in Eyam by offering a repair service to Peak District residents – saving money and reducing needless rubbish.
Organiser Colin Shaw got the idea for Eyam Repair Cafe after visiting the Chesterfield branch of what is now a worldwide network.
The Eyam Repair Cafe opens on the second Saturday of each month in the Eyam Church Centre.
The first event took place in February with a team of eight qualified repairers on hand. They accepted 59 items and managed to repair and mend 33 of them – including 20 electrical pieces and 8 garments.
The next Repair Cafe takes place at the Church Centre on Church Street, Eyam on April 13th from 10.00 until 2.00.
Colin says, ‘Anyone bringing items for repair just needs to turn up on the day and relax with a cuppa whilst their things are assessed and hopefully fixed!’ says Colin. ‘There is no charge but donations are welcome in support of the cafe’s work.’
Two additional sewers have agreed to help at the next session but more recruits are welcome. Anyone with skills to share can contact Colin on 01433 631685. For more information visit eyamrepaircafe.org.uk |
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The Premier League and The FA Facilities Fund Small Grants Scheme awards grants of up to £10,000 for the provision of capital items, or to refurbish/improve existing facilities. The aims of this scheme are to:
• Support the growth of football clubs and activity
• Prevent a decline in football participation
• Make improvements to facilities to address any health and safety issues
The maximum grant available from the Premier League and The FA Facilities Fund Small Grants Scheme is £10,000. The minimum grant is £1,000 unless you are applying for funding towards the replacement of unsafe goalposts. For more information please visit:
https://www.footballfoundation.org.uk/fu ... |
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The Edward Gostling Foundation provides grants to other charities that are registered and regulated by the Charity Commission with the aim of enhancing the quality of life of people in need and, particularly, those on a low income who have a physical and/or mental disability or long-term illness. The four themes are:
• Health & Wellbeing– supporting access to community facilities to maintain, improve and enhance general welfare
• Independent Living at Home – helping people to live independently in their own home for as long as possible
• Respite– enabling carers to take a break from the responsibility of caring for a loved one
• Transition – supporting the journey through education and personal development programmes into employment, long-term volunteering or other meaningful daytime activity, housing and independent living.
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