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Welcome to the July edition of Voluntary Voice....
As usual it’s been a busy month with lots going on at York CVS. One of the key developments has been lots of conversations with GPs regarding the new Social Prescribing Link Workers. We will be working closely with GPs across York to provide Social Prescribers through our Ways to Wellbeing Service and hopefully by late summer every part of York will have access to a worker. Adverts for four new posts will be going out shortly so keep an eye out for them.

You will see from the newsletter we are planning more events to get the sector together to hear about challenges in York; I’m particularly looking forward to the Armed Forces Community Event on 30 July where we will be discussing the needs of the Armed Forces community and how we can work together to address them. The fish and chip supper before the meeting is an added bonus to what promises to be an interesting evening.

It also appears that AGM season is now upon us – I find these are a great way for us to hear about the work of an organisation, so please invite me along! 
Alison Semmence
Chief Executive
Age Friendly York launches consultation
We hosted the Age Friendly York launch event on Wednesday 26 June, welcoming 44 attendees from 33 organisations to learn more about the five-year project, which aims to enable people to live healthy and active lives in York, and encourages communities to treat people with respect, regardless of their age. You can get involved by visiting the new Age Friendly York webpage and by completing the newly launched consultation. Printed copies of the consultation and self-addressed envelopes are available by contacting: AgeFriendlyYork@york.gov.uk
Complete consultation
Meet the York CVS Team
Over the next few issues of Voluntary Voice we'll be introducing our Team here at York CVS and highlighting some of the projects we manage. This month we'd like to introduce Emma Williams and Anna Harrison who work on two of our projects, Time to Change and York Dementia Action Alliance...
P.S. You can meet the whole York CVS team over on our website.
Time to Change

Hi, I'm Emma and I am the new Time to Change Co-ordinator. Time to Change York is a new local campaign to end mental health stigma and discrimination for our residents and visitors of York (we're also part of the wider national and global Time to Change campaign!). We do this through people sharing their personal lived experiences of mental health problems at any scale, whether formally diagnosed or not, and in a variety of settings, such as through everyday conversations, online via blogs and social media, and in the workplace.

Join us for a cuppa...
Please join us for a cuppa on Wednesday 7 August (10:00 - 12:00) at the Priory Street Centre, to find out about Time to Change York and to influence our work. Everyone is invited, residents, health professionals, education providers, clubs and societies, large employers, and small local businesses, because no one should feel ashamed to talk about mental health! If you're not able to attend but would like to find out more, please email Emma at: timetochange@yorkcvs.org.uk
Book online
York Dementia Action Alliance
Hello, I'm Anna, the new York Dementia Action Alliance Co-ordinator. York Dementia Action Alliance (YDAA) encourages individuals, services, businesses and organisations in York to work towards being dementia friendly and accessible to all. We also work with local dementia charities and organisations to listen to the views of people living with dementia, and carers, to inform change within the city, because we want York to be a great place to live and visit for people with dementia and their supporters.

If you would like to join our mailing list, become a member of the Alliance or require further information, please email me at: dementia-action@yorkcvs.org.uk or call: 01904 621133. We're also on Twitter, you can follow us @York_DAA
We've been thinking about Christmas...
We know, we know, it's only July but we do like to plan ahead! We'd really like your thoughts on York CVS hosting a potential voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector Christmas dinner. We'd like to organise an event to bring organisations and their volunteers together for an evening of celebration and, of course, a delicious three-course Christmas dinner. We'd really appreciate it if you could complete this really short survey to let us know what you think.
Complete the survey
Students showcase volunteering in York 
We teamed-up with students from the University of York to work on a project to showcase VCSE organisations in York and to celebrate volunteering in all its forms. The students worked in teams to interview organisaions to explore the importance of volunteers and to find out how organisations could attract more volunteers. The students presented their findings to us at the end of June and expressed how much they enjoyed the project. We'll be highlighting some of this work at our Annual General Meeting in October.
Pictured: Students from the University of York and members of the York CVS Team.
Sector News
Third Sector Trends Survey 2019 now live
Voluntary and community organisations and social enterprises from across the North of England are being asked to contribute to a 10 year study of the sector. Whether your organisation or group is large or small, your views and responses are vital to building a picture of the sector. The results of the survey will help inform national and local government, health organisations and charitable foundations so that they can make good decisions on how to invest in the activity of the sector. 
Complete the survey

Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

Have you ever considered nominating your organisation for the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service? It's the equivalent of the MBE and recognises the outstanding work that groups perform within their communities. The deadline for nominiations (for 2020) is 13 September. Information about the Award and the nomniation process can be found online.
Eye Clinic Liaison Officer Project
It was brought to Healthwatch York’s attention that the ECLO (eye clinic liaison officer) Service in York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust may be under threat due to a lack of funding. Healthwatch York are interested in gathering the views of those living with sight loss and carers/family members of those living with sight loss to identify what kind of support is wanted and needed and where gaps in support may have been experienced. For more information, please visit Healthwatch York's website.
Wellbeing Workouts across York
Move the Masses has partnered with York Mind, along with other local charities, to deliver a programme of Mental Health and Wellbeing Activities across the city. Free pop-up workouts that teach people how to exercise in their local open spaces, without the need for any additional equipment, are taking place across York. You can use the Move Map to locate and join your nearest event.
MySight York is moving premises
MySight York is moving premises this summer, as Rougier House and Rougier Street are going to be redeveloped. They'll be moving to 14 Merchants Place, YO1 9TU and will be open at this address from 1 August. For more information visit MySight's website. Their telephone number and email address will all remain the same.
OCAY launches £20,000 fund raising target
OCAY has launched a £20,000 fund raising target to be achieved by 2021 to celebrate their twentieth birthday. You can help them on their way and find out about their fundraising activities by visiting their website. Dan, AKA OCAY’s Running Man, pictured right, is kicking (well, running) things off by taking part in the Asda Foundation 10k Run for All on Sunday 4 August.
Latest CYSCP newsletter 
The latest quarterly City of York Safeguarding Children Partnership (CYSCP) newsletter is now available to view online and includes local safeguarding children news and links to local and national initiatives and resources.
Hungry Little Minds Campaign
The Department for Education has launched a new campaign called Hungry Little Minds that encourages parents and carers to adopt positive activities and behaviours to boost children’s communication, language and literacy development. Parents can access tips and activities and also search for activities in their area using a new postcode finder service.
Resources
Tips to manage cyber risk
Third Sector magazine has put together some tips and guidance to help the sector manage and prepare for unseen cyber risks. As almost every organisational task is now performed electronically, it's more important than ever to be aware of, and plan for, any legal, reputational, and financial risks.
View article
New governance code guide for small and micro charities
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has published a new toolkit that has been designed to make it easier for smaller organisations to apply the principles of the Charity Governance Code.
Download the guidance tool
Free resource to support organisational sustainability
Wren & Greyhound, a small consultancy firm that supports non-profit organisations with sustainability, has developed a free toolkit called the Lasting Difference which helps organisations plan for and take action on sustainability.
Download the guidance tool
Funding
Funding and development support
In last month's Voluntary Voice we introduced Jane Granville, our new Funding and Development Officer. Jane can support your organisation with guidance about legal structures, governance issues, identifying potential funding sources and developing bids. Contact Jane directly at: jane.granville@yorkcvs.org.uk. You can also search for local and national funding sources on our website.
Small Tasks at Home - £2K grant opportunity
Deadline: 31 August
Small Tasks at Home is an opportunity, through the Better Care Fund, for new or exisiting groups to apply for a grant to fund a handyperson, gardening or decorating. For more details visit the Live Well York website.
Bettys Trees For Life Fund
Deadline: 27 August
The Bettys Trees for Life fund has been developed as part of Bettys centenary year activities and aims to support groups working to improve local green spaces and wildlife habitats through tree planting, improved access to woodland and environmental management and education projects. More information and guidance notes are available online.
Procurement and Social Value - Strategic Forum
Date and time: Wednesday 24 July, 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Clementhorpe Room, Priory Street Centre
The first of our Voluntary Sector Strategic Forums will focus on Social Value and Procurement and is designed for members of York's voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector who have direct responsibility for procurement within their organisation, or want to learn more about bidding for contracts with City of York Council.
Book online
Events
Healthwatch York Annual Meeting
Date and time: Tuesday 23 July, 12:30 - 16:00
Location: Main Hall, Priory Street Centre

Find out what Healthwatch York has been up to over the last year and their plans for the coming year. Hear from interesting speakers and find out about:
  • LGBT+ experiences of health and social care services
  • The NHS Long Term Plan: What people in York think
  • Working better together to support people with Multiple Complex Needs
This is a free event and all are welcome but places are limited so please book your place by calling: 01904 621133 or emailing: healthwatch@yorkcvs.org.uk. The 2018-19 Annual Report is now published and available to view online.
Community Dog Cafe
Date and time: Thursday 25 July, 10:30 - 12:00
Location: St Luke's Church Hall, Burton Stone Lane

A dog-friendly community cafe for dog owners and dog lovers to mingle, have tea and cake, to help tackle social isolation and loneliness in the community. If you want to bring your dog along, please contact Keep Your Pet on: 01904 866070.
Armed Forces Community Event
Date and time: Tuesday 30 July, 17:15 - 20:00
Location: Main Hall, Priory Street Centre

This event will begin to explore how we can turn the knowledge gained from City of York Council's Community Survey and turn this into an action plan to better support York's Armed Forces Community.
Book online
Time to Change York
Date and time: Wednesday 7 August, 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Priory Street Centre

Meet Time to Change York - hear about what we are doing to reduce mental health stigma and discrimination in York and help shape our work.
Book online
Voluntary Sector Forum - Volunteer Management
Date and time: Wednesday 14 August, 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Denham Room, Priory Street Centre

We will be welcoming Maria Gill, Volunteer Co-ordinator, St Nicks, to talk about all things Volunteer Management. As well as an engaging presentation and insight from a local perspective, this forum will provide a unique opportunity to network with other Volunteer Managers in York.
Book online
Yorsensory Outreach Van
Date and time: Wednesday 14 August, 10:30 – 14:30
Location: Tang Hall Community Centre (YO31 0UG)

 

The service brings information and advice directly to your local area where a team of friendly staff and volunteers will be on hand to provide help with any sight or hearing problems that may be affecting you, a family member or friend. For more information visit Yorsensory's website.
Tobacco Control in York Focus Group
Date and time: Tuesday 20 August, 10:30 - 12:00
Location: Denham Room, Priory Street Centre

City of York Council would like to engage with the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in terms of preventing people (particulalry children) taking-up smoking, and in improving the number of people who attempt and succesfully quit each year in York.
Book online
Volunteering
Treasurer
Organisation: Yorspace
The Yorspace Treasurer has the opportunity to be part of, and support, a team of volunteers who want to provide an alternative and ground-breaking model of housing development in York. Specifically, the Treasurer will have overall responsibility for supervising the financial management of a fledgling Community Benefit Society. For more information, please email YorSpace at: yorspacehousing@gmail.com
Deaf Mentor Volunteer
Organisation: Lollipop
Lollipop is a York-based charity that offers social and emotional support to children, young people and their families with any degree of deafness from mild to profound. They are looking to recruit caring, supportive and enthusiastic volunteers with any degree of deafness to join the Lollipop team as mentors/role models to their junior and youth members (aged 8+). For more information, please contact: mentor@lollipopyork.org.uk.
Volunteer Leafleting Project Support
Organisation: The Wilberforce Trust
The Wilberforce Trust are looking for several volunteers to support their Recruitment and Staffing Co-ordinator, Bids Manager and Head of Development, to decide where to leaflet, map out locations and to carry out an initial delivery of leaflets. The areas they will be focusing on are; City Centre, Southbank, Heworth, Tang Hall, Burnholme, Haxby, New Earswick, Acomb, Poppleton, Dringhouses, Tadcaster Road, Huntington, The Groves, Rawcliffe, Clifton Moore, and Tadcaster. For more information, please visit The Wilberforce Trust's website.
Jobs
Events Lead 
Organisation: The Association of Child Protection Professionals (AoCPP)
Salary: £15,600 per annum for 22.5 hours per week (equivalent to £26,000 full-time)
Deadline: Friday 9 August (12:00)
AoCPP are currently recruiting for an Events Lead to join their team. The purpose of the Events Lead role is to drive forward an ambitious but sustainable programme of conferences, workshops and training sessions for AoCPP. 
More information
Community Fundraising and Marketing Officer
Organisation: Tang Hall Community Centre
Salary: £15 per hour, 7.5 hours per week
Deadline: Monday 22 July
Working in a vibrant and busy Community Centre in York, alongside a small and committed team, the Community Fundraising and Marketing Officer will be responsible for developing future income streams for the charity.
More information
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