VCFSE Latest ► BwD Carers Serviceare seeking to recruit a newOffice Manager. The opportunity closes at 12 noon on Friday 29th October. ► BuzzStartare seeking applicants for a Digital Marketing Bootcamp for women aged 19 or over. If this is of interest, please note the deadline is Friday 29th October. ► The Rainbow Youth Centreis playing host to a Movie Nighton Saturday 30th October. You can attend in person or via Discord. The Centre aims "to build a safe space for all young members of the LGBTQI+ community." You can learn more about their work on their website. ► The Prince's Trust Referral Partner Virtual Eventwill take place on Tuesday 2nd November. ► Lancashire & South Cumbria Health & Care Partnership are developing a Digital Volunteer Passport - and are keen to get your organisation's thoughts. The survey closes on Friday 5th November. ► ELHT&Me have been chosen as one of the beneficiary charities for the Blackburn Bonfire at Witton Park on Saturday 6th November.
This event raises thousands of pounds every year for local charities, and to help raise as much money as possible to enhance patient experience at our hospitals, ELHT&Me are looking for enthusiastic volunteers (aged 16 and over) who can spare a few hours to help bucket collect, greet people as they arrive and raise awareness of the charity.
The collection will begin at 5pm, when the gates open, until approximately 7.30pm when the fireworks and bonfire start. All volunteers will receive a complimentary ticket to enjoy the fireworks extravaganza and bonfire.
If anyone is interested in supporting their local hospital charity and can spare a few hours to help, please drop them an e-mail for more information. ► Innit 4 Young Peopleare a charity based in Manchester who are seeking entries for theirSnapYourTown competition and workshop. Entries are welcomed from young people aged 11 to 19 and must be submitted by Sunday 7th November. ► Healthwatch BwDare seeking to recruit a new Projects Officer. Deadline is 5pm on Monday 8th November. ► Spring Northare holdingConflict Resolution Training on Wednesday 10th November (10am to 3.30pm).
Furthermore, they have teamed up with We Are Momentum to seek to identify accredited training for VCFSE leaders. They are holding a virtual meeting on Thursday 18th November. ► The North-West Active Partnership Social Prescribing Forumare seeking responses to a Physical Activity Link Worker Survey and Learning Toolaimed at link workers, community connectors and the like. Deadline for responses is Friday 19th November. ► UCLanare inviting organisations to advertise at their Placements and Work Experience Fair on Tuesday 30th November (10am to 4pm). If you'd like to attend, please book here. ► Advocacy Focusare recruiting. ► The latest list of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings can be found here. ► CANWare seeking new staff. ► Edge Hill Universityare conducting a study on Dads & Depression. ►There's a brilliant presentation introducing the Maternal Mental Health Servicehere. ► Our Lancashire's latest newsletter for BwD and Hyndburn can be found here. ► November's Recovery College Plannercan be found here.
Funding update
Upcoming deadlines
►Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage - Continuity Support - closes Friday 29th October Grants for cultural and heritage organisations that have already received support from the Culture Recovery Fund and are still in need.
►Ragdoll Foundation - closes Friday 29th October Grants to support arts, cultural and youth-focused organisations working with children and young people through the arts, artists and creative media.
►7stars Foundation - closes Sunday 31st October Grants to support young people challenged by abuse and addiction, those who are young carers, and those who are homeless or without a safe place to call home.
►A B Charitable Trust - closes Sunday 31st October Grants for small to medium-sized charities that defend human rights and promote respect for vulnerable individuals.
►Concertina Charitable Trust - closes Sunday 31st October Small grants to registered charities to provide musical activities and related facilities for the elderly community in need.
►Golsoncott Foundation - closes Sunday 31st October Grants to voluntary sector organisations for projects that promote fine arts and music.
►Magic Little Grants Fund 2021 - closes Sunday 31st October Small one-off grants to small local charities and community groups for community projects that address themes set out by the funders.
►QBE Foundation - Discretionary Grant - closes Sunday 31st October Grants to charities which are supported by the Foundation's employees and align with its key focus areas of climate resilience and inclusion.
►Asda Foundation - Bringing Communities Back Together - closes Monday 1st November Grants to local groups to reunite communities, celebrate togetherness and support groups as coronavirus restrictions are easing.
►Postcode Dream Trust - Dream Fund - closes Monday 1st November Three or four large grants to give British charities the chance to deliver the project they have always dreamed of, but never had the opportunity to bring to life.
►Scott Bader Commonwealth Global Charity Fund - closes Monday 1st November Grants for charities to fund environmental and educational projects and which help young or disadvantaged people in communities worldwide.
►Strategic Legal Fund - closes Tuesday 2nd November Grants to not-for-profit frontline organisations and community groups to support strategic legal work which benefits asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants who are experiencing disadvantage or discrimination as a result of their migration status.
►Scops Arts Trust - closes Wednesday 3rd November A limited number of grants to charities for new high quality projects that provide opportunities for people from all backgrounds to access, enjoy and participate in the arts.
