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We've been busy! Check out what Changing Futures has been up to in the month of March:
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Shekinah's Learning Exchange has released its Spring Prospectus!
Shekinah are hosting some fundraising activities, including:
London Landmarks Half Marathon - Shekinah
Costal Path Challenge! - Shekinah
Trevi turns 30 by launching its Blossom Appeal!
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If you are supporting anyone experiencing Multiple Disadvantage and accessing IT equipment and training would help them engage or access services or improve their current situation, please contact kristal.rocks@nhs.net for further information on accessing the fund.
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Livewell Southwest are offering Bystander Workshops to prevent Violence Against Women and Girls. The workshops are free and virtual, with multiple dates available: Bystander Workshop Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Plymouth Soup Run served 2,474 meals last month, equivalent to 80 per night, 11% up on March 2022. Teams are noting an increase not only in numbers of meals served but also in expression of distress and need for support.
Get regular updates from the volunteer teams on Twitter & Instagram
PATH are offering Tenancy Training for staff. We have in person and 1 X online sessions available. If you would like to book on, please email David.Ringwood@pathdevon.org
Monday 15th May 10-1pm online (Teams)
In these sessions we’ll cover:
- Legal requirements of landlords
- Legal obligations of tenants
- Different types of eviction notices
- Finding and securing private rented accommodation
- Getting deposits, rent in advance and applying for benevolent funds
- Finding furnishings, white goods and other local resources.
The Vulnerable Customer Network is a network consisting of Dept for Work & Pensions (DWP), invested partners, providers, charities & support agencies. We all have a common interest in helping to support & improved the lives of the most vulnerable people in society. Please complete the form within this link to add or update your contact details if you would like to start/continue to get invites to the VCN meetings and other DWP news & information.
Illegal Money Lending Team - Winter Newsletter
The Devon & Cornwall Furniture Reuse Project are launching 2 new exciting projects along with the free of charge furniture & free of charge Welcome Home Room upstairs (97 Union Street). Funding is always a problem so they could really do with your support - please contact them to buy raffle tickets or to donate a prize perhaps? The proceeds will be used to buy items for vulnerable people to survive the cold weather.
Shelter Devon Hub leaflet
Skills Launchpad Plymouth - please see this introduction about this service from Lorna.Logan@plymouth.gov.uk
- Mondays 10am – 4pm Focussed on supporting people 50 plus and anyone on a health journey.
- Tuesdays – ‘Military Tuesdays’ 10am – 4pm Focussed on supporting veterans, service leavers and their families.
Although we have this focus, we will support anyone 25 plus in the Adult Hub, claiming benefits or not.
Samaritans are hosting a showcase of the range of mental health support available in Plymouth. Drop in!
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The Frontline Network newsletter - All of the national network news & some excellent new training opportunities & of course the Training Fund is up & running!
A Disorder 4 Everyone -
Prof Peter Kinderman - A Manifesto for Mental Health
Dr Daniel Fisher - Introducing Emotional CPR
Dr Karen Treisman - Using Creative Resources to Support Children & Teens
Plymouth Safeguarding Children Partnership offers a range of up-to-date statutory training. All courses are inter-agency, offering participants the opportunity to meet practitioners and managers from a variety of agencies, to better understand the essential multi-agency nature of all child protection work in Plymouth. Please check out the list of courses. Click on the course you would like to attend to see more information about the session, who it’s aimed at and to book your space.
Real Ideas - Support for Young People including the many programmes on offer & how to refer a young person into the service
Devon Wellbeing Hub - Supporting colleagues in health, social care & the police
Whether you’re feeling burnt-out, overwhelmed, struggling to cope with the pressures of your job during the pandemic, or having difficulties in your home life, The Devon Wellbeing Hub is here to help you.
Exim are offering 15 free weekly community programmes ranging from family movement workshops, to young people programmes to adult services. Inquiries, bookings or referrals can be made via classes@eximdance.org.uk or 07864168663.
Devon Carers are offering a free Stress Management training session to discuss the signs of stress, coping techniques & where to get further support. Click here for more information
Coproduction Collective have launched a free library of useful tools & information on coproduction, containing documents, videos, and real-life examples of other people's work. Click here to view.
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