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Supporting the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector of Milton Keynes
Welcome to our weekly bulletin for the Milton Keynes Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector
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Our News

Faith Group Research: Open Event 

Community Action: MK would like to invite you to an open event where we will be  sharing the findings from our recent Faith Group Research project, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support. 

The occasion will be the perfect chance to learn about findings relating to Health Inequalities in Milton Keynes, network with other groups in the local area and meet Macmillan representatives.

When: 24th November 2022, 9:30 - 12:30

Where: The Almere, 353 Avebury Blvd, Central Milton Keynes MK9 2FF

If you'd like to have your say on reducing health inequalities for Faith Communities, please fill out our short questionnaire or email info@communityactionmk.org.

Click here for tickets!
Whitehouse Surgery Drop-In

This Thursday morning we’ll be joined by GamCare at Whitehouse Surgery, the leading national provider of free information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling related harm.

Come and find out more about the support they offer and local volunteering opportunities. No need to book.
When: Thursday 3rd November 10-12pm.
Where: MK Central Libray
BLMK Voluntary Sector Alliance 

The newly created MK Voluntary Alliance Steering Group are looking for new members! The newly created group will focus on sharing key content across MK.
Email: grace@communityactionmk.org to get involved!

The MK Alliance Steering Group are also running a competition for their new logo! Click here for all requirements and competition details.
Deadline for entries is 5:00pm on 29th November 2022. Good Luck!
Trustees' Week
 
Next week is Trustees' Week (7-11 November), and this year's theme is 'making a difference in changing times'. If you'd like support promoting your vacant trustee roles or would like to share a message of thanks to your existing trustees, please get in touch camille@communityactionmk.org.
SaferMK Partnership Meeting
 
The next SaferMK Partnership meeting is on the 9th November. Come along to the virtual 'meet the reps' session on Monday 7th November at 11am to discuss key agenda items and have your say so that VCSE representatives can share your views. The papers for the meeting can be found here:  Agenda MKC (cmis.uk.com)  
For more information regarding the agenda items and to express your interest please contact grace@communityactionmk.org
 
Spotlight 
Invitation | NHS BLMK 
 
Redesigning the local Musculoskeletal (MSK) service:
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB) are inviting residents who have been treated for pain in their bones, joints or muscles in the last 5 years to join a focus group.
 
Please see poster for details.

For further information about the Musculoskeletal (MSK) service focus groups, visit here for more information.
NAVCA | BEIS
Beis Energy Survey, VCSE organisations are being encouraged to respond to the survey as this will help to  shape the government Energy Bill Relief scheme.
Read more about it here. 
See our dedicated funding page here
Wordpress | Awesome Tech Training
Getting started with Wordpress: Online training avaulable for charities and community groups. Click here to register your interest.

Events | Climb Quest MK 
Climb Quest MK are delighted to offer events space and activities for local charities to use fo rtheir fundraising days and team events. Read all about it here.

The National Academy for Social Prescribing 
Click here to take part in the survey: Older people and Poverty Alleviation: Understanding what works. 

Preceden| Health and Care Reform Timeline
Click here to check the Care Reform timeline for reference. 

Living Wage Week | Living Wage Foundation
4 weeks to go until Living Wage Week 2022 starts (14-20th November). Everything you need to get involved and make the most of the week online is included here.

Update | The Conservation Volunteers
Click here for the latest updates from The Conservation Volunteers, including TCV Heros Awards, 12 Seasonal Garden Tips and Chestnut Fund.
Runnymede Trust | Report 
Read the latest report from Runnymede.
Black and minority ethnic people were most affected by the economic shocks associated with the 2007-08 global financial crisis and Covid-19. As we head into a new crisis of living standards and likely recession, a renewed and reimagined commitment to protecting those in the deepest forms of poverty is needed. In this report Runnymede Trust makes a number of recommendations to prevent history from repeating itself.

The Health Foundation | Upheaval at the top: what does it mean for health and care?
As Anita Charlesworth puts in her blog this month, the rollercoaster continues in government. What does ongoing political and economic mean for our health and for the NHS and social care? Read all about it here.  

Build Back Fairer | NHS Race and Health Observatory 
NHS Race & Health Observatory blog: Build Back Fairer: Social Determinants, ethnicity and health This blog explores how the Covid-19 pandemic exposed underlying inequalities in UK society along with three striking features of the pandemic that demonstrated the structural health inequality present within modern day Britain.
It also provides expert and data-driven actions and solutions for the future.
Click here to find out more.
Find out how we can support your organisation here
People and voices of MK's voluntary and community sector
We’ve been speaking with groups and organisations from across MK and it’s been great to hear about the work they are doing and what they’re getting up to. We hope this can be a whistle stop tour of some of the amazing work ongoing,
If you would like to record a video about the work you are doing, your impact and how willing volunteers can get involved, send it to us at info@communityactionmk.org and we can upload it to our page here and onto our Youtube channel for the communities in Milton Keynes to learn about your work and what you are doing to help them! 
Click the button below to view our dedicated events page on our website, where you will find both local and national events listed for your interest! (updated weekly)
Visit our Events page here!
MK Community Foundation 
MK Foundation is hosting two events that might be of interest. For the Trustee week:
Trusteeship- What are the barriers for BAME communities? and as a workshop for the voluntary sector:
Fundraising- How do you make the ask confidently? All details here and here.

Spectrum Support | Panel Discussion
Fundraising during the Cost of Living Crisis on the Thursday 10th November 2022. Read here for more information. 
AGM | CNWL
The CNWL Annual General Meeting (AGM) will now take place online due to train strikes on the 7th November.
Please click for the link to join or click here to register.

MK Child Poverty Partnership
Moonshot will launch on the 24th November 2022 in Acorn House, Central Milton Keynes. The event will include keynotes from change-makers.

Read here for more information. 
Opportunity of the Week

The British Heart Foundation 
Looking for a flexible volunteering role where you can gain retail and customer service experience? The British Heart Foundation stores in Bletchley and Leighton Buzzard are looking to recruit volunteers to join the team. Find out more here. 

'Volunteer MK' Facebook Group | Community Action: MK 
We've launched a new Facebook Group, 'Volunteer MK'. This is a community for those who are looking for volunteer roles in Milton Keynes and the charities, organisations and community groups who would like to share their voluntary roles!
Click here for more information.

Do you need volunteers? Then get in touch! We can support you to sign up to our  free volunteering platform or we can advertise your roles free through our newsletter! Email us at support@communityactionmk.org and chat to one of our team members!
Sign up to our volunteering platform here!
Ukraine War & Refugee Response
Supporting the Crisis in Ukraine | Supporting Refugees in Milton Keynes

We are continuing to support the local VCSE groups and organisations in Milton Keynes who are involved in assisting those arriving in the region from Ukraine. If you would like to be involved in the Coordinated Response, please email support@communityactionmk.org. 

We have recently launched a page on our website dedicated to resources and information for people arriving from Ukraine and the hosts and organisations providing support. To view the information please click here to visit our website. If you would like information or support in relation to the war in Ukraine and supporting people in Milton Keynes, please email support@communityactionmk.org.
Westbury Arts Centre
Click here to find what's on at Westbury Arts Centre. 

Willen Hospice
Check the latest news from Willen Hospice here. 

Acqua Include 
Coming to Milton Keynes: Swimming Pool for families with children with additional needs. Read all about it here. 

Survey | MK Museum 
Click here to complete the MK Museum Survey and support them with future fundraising, exhibitions and community engagement activities.There is also £100 prize for one lucky participant to win!

Help for Households | Milton Keynes Council
Available help for households. Read all about it here.

Article | Refugee Council 
Click here to read: Identity Crisis: How the age dispute puts refugee children at risk.
ONS
Understanding the impact of crime on society through data. Read here the latest from the Office of National Statistics

Good Law Project
Click here to read the latest news and blogs on energy cost and the climate crisis. 

ONS
The impact of lockdown restrictions on levels of crime is one of the lesser told stories of the coronavirus pandemic.
With large parts of the population asked to stay in their homes, so-called traditional crimes such as burglary and robbery decreased.
However, this was offset by rises in fraud as criminals exploited changing behaviours and more reliance of online and phone services. Read more about it here. 

Cost of Living | MK Citizen
Click here to read the article: MK Council to declare official cost of living emergency in Milton Keynes.
View our Covid-19 page here for all the latest news and guidance.
If you know of any consultations that are happening, then get in touch here!
Mental Health Alliance for Milton Keynes. 
We are are facilitating this network and are always keen for more groups/ organisations to join. Find out more here. 

Voices of Women in Milton Keynes. 
Subscribe to their newsletter.

Third Sector and Charities Act Implementation Plan | Charity Finance Group
Follow this link to the Charity Finance Group website for information on the Charities Act Implementation Plan. 
View all national consultations here
SAASS
SAASS are looking for a Finance and Data Officer and Therapeutic Support officer. Read here for more informations on the two vacancies.

Harry's Rainbow 
Harry's Rainbow are looking for a group coordinator for our Rainbow Groups. This is a self-employed role to support the charity requiring someone who is organised, a good communicator and able to manage the running of a group. You would need to collect the resources for the group, get them there, oversee the volunteers and ensure they are comfortable with their roles, chat with the families and then lead a quick debrief at the end of the group. The position would report to the Family Liaison Officer. Click here to read the full role description!

NAVCA
Several position available across NAVCA network. Click here for all positions available. 
Do you have a voluntary and community sector job role that needs advertising? Then let us know and we can promote it for free right on our website, or right here in our newsletter! Just email your information and job description to info@communityactionmk.org!
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