As part of the Young Hackney Volunteer Programme, CSV (Community Service Volunteers) are looking for one-off volunteer opportunities in Hackney for groups of 16 year olds for this coming Saturday October 1st and Saturday October 2nd.
The volunteers will be supervised, refreshments provided by us and we’ll ensure their safety on the day what CSV are looking for are organizations/ groups that could benefit from their volunteers help.
They also have funding for materials such as buying bulbs or paint.Example one day projects could be painting a youth centre, clearing an outside space in a park/ community garden, planting a winter crop of blubs in a care home, striping paint in a church etc.
If you could benefit, or if you have any questions please get in touch mruskin@springboardlc.org.uk or 02085104906
"Like many in Hackney, we are very concerned about the impact on the borough's most vulnerable residents of the recent cuts announced by the Government. The Government's own changes to Housing Benefit, Job Seekers Allowance, and other benefits are all likely to affect most those in need." Mary Cannon, CEN Chair
Wednesday 29 June 2011
Home Sweet Home
refugees, migrants and legal aid
Exhibition of photographs
Free entry
Hackney Central Library
(next to Hackney Town Hall)
Mare Street,London E8 1GQ
Buses: 30, 48, 55, 106, 253, 254,
236, 276, 277, D6
Overground: Hackney Central; London Fields
Exhibition launch with speakers and discussion
Wed 6 July, 6.00pm
Hackney Refugee and Migrant Support Group
Women Asylum Seekers Together (London)
Home Sweet Home
A photographic exhibition presented by Hackney Refugee and Migrant Support Group and Women Asylum Seekers Together (London). The photographs highlight the conditions migrants and refugees experience today and raise questions about the detrimental impact on them if the proposed cuts in legal aid are implemented.
Cuts in legal aid
Legal aid is provided by the Government to fund legal advice and representation at court for people who cannot afford it. Over half a million people will lose out, according to the Government's own figures, if the legal aid budget is to be cut by £350 million. Legal aid for advice and representation on immigration, housing and benefits will become severely restricted.
Exhibition supported by Hackney Law Centre, Tower Hamlets Law Centre, Women for Refugee Women, Hackney Borough of Sanctuary group, Hackney Unites
Hackney Refugee and Migrant Support Group:
For more details about the exhibition and the proposed changes to legal aid, email
hrmsgroup@googlemail.com / or call 07791 991416
Wednesday 15 June 2011
CELEBRATING WHAT YOU DO - CYP SURVEY
We know, yet another survey - the information from this will be used to create a directory with details of children and young people’s voluntary and community groups in Hackney.
- We are working with The Learning Trust and Team Hackney to develop a school grants programme for voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups working with children and young people in Hackney. This will help The Learning Trust identify projects which should be funded
- The children and young people’s agenda is always changing and this directory will help us advocate with policymakers and commissioners for more resources for your vital work. It will also help the Children & Young People’s Forum, who advocate for the needs of local groups, to gain a better understanding of what is out there
- You can find out about other groups in Hackney, who you could partner up with and refer your users to
- You get to publicise your organisation or project for FREE!
What is this survey about?
It may look long, but it’s lots of tick boxes and should take no longer than 20 minutes to complete. There are 15 questions which cover:
- your organisation’s contact details
- the services you provide
- the children and young people who take part in your activities
- your relationship with local schools, the public sector and other VCS groups.
TALKING MATTERS - 10th AMG!
Join Talking Matters at there 10th AMG
Wednesday 22nd June
12.30pm for light lunch, 1.15 for speaker
Mr Ian Beever, specialist in central and local government health policies
speaking on
"The NHS" Who is safe to deliver it for us?
Visnitz Hall,Lampard Grove N16 6XB
For more info please contact Jose Martin 020 8802 9222
Wednesday 22nd June
12.30pm for light lunch, 1.15 for speaker
Mr Ian Beever, specialist in central and local government health policies
speaking on
"The NHS" Who is safe to deliver it for us?
Visnitz Hall,
For more info please contact Jose Martin 020 8802 9222
Pushed to the Edge
The government's new Work Programme replaced the Future Jobs Fund aims to tackle worklessness.
Community organisations were expected to play a big role in its delivery - but this has not been the case.
Download Pushed to the Edge, Locality's report into the issues our members have faced over the Work Programme at http://locality.org.uk/resources/pushed-edge-2/
Community organisations were expected to play a big role in its delivery - but this has not been the case.
Download Pushed to the Edge, Locality's report into the issues our members have faced over the Work Programme at http://locality.org.uk/resources/pushed-edge-2/
Procurement in the NHS 2011: every penny counts
Procurement in the NHS 2011: every penny counts
13th September 2011:Manchester
This is to confirm that this years Procurement in the NHS conference and exhibition will be taking place on the 13th September at the Manchester Conference Centre,Sackville Street , Manchester
Now in its third successful year 'Procurement in the NHS' has established itself as the leading procurement event for the health sector in theUK
As there are major ongoing changes taking place within the health procurement sector will you or any of your colleagues will be available to attend the conference as delegates this year?
You can read more about the event at http://www.publicserviceevents.co.uk/overview/185/procurement-in-the-nhs
13th September 2011:
This is to confirm that this years Procurement in the NHS conference and exhibition will be taking place on the 13th September at the Manchester Conference Centre,
Now in its third successful year 'Procurement in the NHS' has established itself as the leading procurement event for the health sector in the
As there are major ongoing changes taking place within the health procurement sector will you or any of your colleagues will be available to attend the conference as delegates this year?
You can read more about the event at http://www.publicserviceevents.co.uk/overview/185/procurement-in-the-nhs
The Third Sector in 2011: Funding and Delivering the Big Society
Below are details of the forthcoming Westminster Briefing Conference, hosted by the House Magazine.
Title: The Third Sector in 2011: Funding and Delivering the Big Society
Date: Tuesday 5th July
Time: 10.00am - 4.15pm
Venue:Westminster , London
Date: Tuesday 5th July
Time: 10.00am - 4.15pm
Venue:
The Context:
Organisations of all sizes within the third sector are facing an uncertain future as they grapple with the effects of public funding cuts upon the services they offer to their beneficiaries. Alongside these very real and urgent questions of funding runs the narrative of David Cameron's Big Society, emphasising a greater role for charities, social enterprises, voluntary and community bodies in public service ownership and delivery. The challenge is now for the public and third sectors at both national and local levels to identify their roles within the Big Society, and to reconcile ideas with practical local implementation.
Organisations of all sizes within the third sector are facing an uncertain future as they grapple with the effects of public funding cuts upon the services they offer to their beneficiaries. Alongside these very real and urgent questions of funding runs the narrative of David Cameron's Big Society, emphasising a greater role for charities, social enterprises, voluntary and community bodies in public service ownership and delivery. The challenge is now for the public and third sectors at both national and local levels to identify their roles within the Big Society, and to reconcile ideas with practical local implementation.
The Speakers:
- Nick Hurd MP - Minister for the Civil Society
- Simon Hebditch - Former CEO, CapacityBuilders (Chair)
- Professor Cathy Pharoah - Co-Director, Centre for Charitable Giving and Philanthropy,
- Nick Odonohoe - Government Advisor on the Big Society Bank
- Dawn Austwick - Chief Executive, Esmee Fairbairn Foundation
- Matt Leach - Associate Director, Respublica
- Debra Allcock Tyler - Chief Executive, Directory of Social Change
- Steve Wyler - Chief Executive, Locality
- Mary Marsh - Founding Director, Clore Social Leadership Programme
- Simon Burral - Director, Involve
- Caroline Mason - Chief Operating Officer, Charity Bank
- Rodney Schwartz - CEO, Clearly So
- Jonathan Senker - CEO, VoiceAbility
- Clare Thomas - Chief Grants Officer, CityBridge Trust
For more infomation about this event and booking infomation please go to http://www.westminster-briefing.com/conferences/event-detail1700/newsarticle/the-third-sector-in-2011-funding-and-delivering-the-big-society-1/
you can also contact
Research & Development,
Email: Jonathan.Fuller@westminster-briefing.com
Phone: 020 7593 5742
Hackney Borough of Sanctuary - Garden Party!
HACKNEY BoROUGH OF SaNCTuaRY
Following the successful launch in March, the Hackney Borough of Sanctuary group would like to invite you to their...
to be held at The Curve Garden, 13 Dalston Lane
on Friday 15th July 6pm-8pm.
Come along to hear about how things are proceeding and to share in some light food, drinks and music.
Entrance and food free, but donations will be gratefully received.
Bring friends, spread the word!
City of Sanctuary is a movement of local people and community groups across the UK
We want our towns, cities and boroughs to welcome all people seeking sanctuary from war, poverty and persecution.
REACH conference 2011 - Book Now!!!
The REACH conference 2011 will be taking place on Wednesday, 6 July!
BOOK NOW!!!!
You can book your place at the event now at http://cenreach2011.eventbrite.com
This event is a fantastic opportunity to share information about what is happening in your communities and the voluntary and community sector, show how your work relates to statutory partners, find out about partnership working, changes in the public sector and more.
The REACH CONFERENCE will be a great opportunity for community networks to connect with colleagues in the voluntary, community and public sector. There will be debates, workshops, guest speakers, stalls and we can confirm that Councillor Jonathan McShane, Hackney Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Services will also be attending.
We will also be announcing winners of the REACH awards (deadline for nominations Thursday, 30 June) and the successful applicants of the CEN strategic Network Grants.
For more information please visit http://www.hackneycen.org.uk/events/73-reach2011/default.aspx
See you there!
Tuesday 14 June 2011
Social Action for Health - "Cancer Early Intervention Project report"
Social Action for Health will launch the “Cancer Early Intervention Project report" which will be held on Thursday 16th June 10.30am-2.00pm at St. Mungo’s Homeless Hostel, 146 Mare street, London E8 3SG.
They will be reporting back findings from their community research looking at why there is late diagnosis of cancer in East London as well as engagement with health professionals as to their view of the situation.
The launch will also include a discussion of the methods used, including a short video presentation of the dialogue forum events we held in the community.
They will also discuss recommendation in the report and analysis of the situation of late diagnosis of cancer in East London.
Tel: 020 8510 1970
Email: helenh@safh.org.uk
THE PETCHEY CARNIVAL!
The first ever PETCHY CARNIVAL will take place on 18th June at 3pm.
The event will take place in the school grounds.
There will be food stalls, activites including BBQ, Ice-Cream, Photo booth and more.
The Petchy Academy anticipate some outstanding performances from the Gospel Choir, Dance Company, The Academy Band, The Petchey Bateria, Hackney Steel Pans, African Drummers and guests from Mossbourne Community Academy
There are over 120 children involved in performances at the Carnival, so tickets are likely to sell very quickly. We are therefore selling them on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thursday 2 June 2011
Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month Launch
Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month Launch
This is your final chance to reserve a place at the:
Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month Launch (please see invite below)
Thursday 9 June 4.30 - 6pm
Hackney Central Library
Please come and support this important event and discover more about the invaluable contribution Traveller communities make to Hackney.
Please RSVP as soon as possible.
Amber Linell
Hackney Libraries, Archives & Information Services
Tel 0208 356 7576/ 0778 0695989
To view the flyer for this event please visit
Wednesday 1 June 2011
Nominate a Torchbearer
Nominate a Torchbearer
Do you know someone truly inspirational? This is your chance to give them their moment to shine. You have until 29 June 2011 to nominate them to be a London 2012 Olympic Torchbearer... and don't forget, you can nominate more than one person.For more infomation and to make nominations please visit
http://www.london2012.com/games/olympic-torch-relay/carrying-the-olympic-flame/nominate-a-torchbearer.php
Lessons from Recent Polls and Referendums
Lessons from Recent Polls and Referendums
Anticipating the Impact of the Localism Bill
14th June 2011, London - Prospero House, Borough High Street, SE1
The Government’s plans for Councils to hold more polls and referendums may affect a lot of people’s roles in public engagement
Elected Members will certainly be impacted. We have traditionally voted for people; suddenly we will all be going to the ballot box to give our view on specific policies or on neighbourhood plans. It makes a change to the democratic mandate for Councillors, who can themselves initiate polls.
Chief Officers who have relied upon Councillors to take sometimes-difficult decisions, may now have to take account of the possibility that some of these may become subject to local referendums. It will change the preparation for and the consultation required before tough choices are made.
Public engagement staff and those responsible for community dialogues will find many campaigning groups keen to attract popular support. They likely to be very attracted to seeking referendums on their chosen causes and may well fight hard for what they believe if and when a poll is declared.
Electoral registration staff, obviously face a greater workload, but Democratic services and Overview & Scrutiny functions as a whole may be impacted.
But the innovations proposed in the Localism Bill may have serious implications well beyond local authorities. Anyone engaged in the Planning or Regeneration fields will be affected. So will other local service providers including the Police and the NHS.
Our event is designed to help you think through all the issues and gain confidence in discussing the implications with colleagues in your organisation
For more infomation and booking details please go to
http://www.consultationinstitute.org/training-and-events/course--and--event-calendar/?booksys_event=199
Locality ’11: Communities ambitious for change
Save the date!
1-2 November 2011, Palace Hotel, Manchester
Locality ’11: Communities ambitious for change
Save the date for the very first national convention from Locality, the UK’s leading network of communities ambitious for change.
With over 500 community-led regeneration practitioners and supporters expected to attend, Locality ’11 will be the largest event of its kind across the country. This will be an opportunity to discuss the latest issues affecting communities across the UK; network with like-minded individuals; and find out more about how Locality is promoting community enterprise support, asset ownership and development, social action, local community engagement, community organising, community-led planning and much more.
Who should attend
Locality ‘11 is ‘must go’ event for all Locality members and anyone else who is transforming, or looking to transform, their local area through community enterprise, social action and community asset ownership and development. Others who will benefit include:
Further information and details are available on our website
http://locality.org.uk/
If you would like to take advantage of exhibition and advertising opportunities, contact communications@locality.org.uk
1-2 November 2011, Palace Hotel, Manchester
Locality ’11: Communities ambitious for change
Save the date for the very first national convention from Locality, the UK’s leading network of communities ambitious for change.
With over 500 community-led regeneration practitioners and supporters expected to attend, Locality ’11 will be the largest event of its kind across the country. This will be an opportunity to discuss the latest issues affecting communities across the UK; network with like-minded individuals; and find out more about how Locality is promoting community enterprise support, asset ownership and development, social action, local community engagement, community organising, community-led planning and much more.
Who should attend
Locality ‘11 is ‘must go’ event for all Locality members and anyone else who is transforming, or looking to transform, their local area through community enterprise, social action and community asset ownership and development. Others who will benefit include:
- Local community-based organisations
- Social enterprises
- Local VCS groups
- National third sector support bodies
- Local and national government
- Policy-makers and think tanks
- Academics interested in social policy
- Charitable foundations and funding bodies
- Social finance providers
Further information and details are available on our website
http://locality.org.uk/
If you would like to take advantage of exhibition and advertising opportunities, contact communications@locality.org.uk
Transforming Child Protection Services:
Working in Partnership to Deliver a Child-Centred System
Central London
Thursday 7th July 2011
Event Details go to http://publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/events/BG07-PPE.php
You must register to attend.
Professor Eileen Munro’s eagerly awaited and wide-ranging review of frontline child protection practices has now been published.
Arguing that the current system is failing to focus on the needs of the child and the journey they take through the child protection system, the Munro Review’s final report, ‘A child-centred system’ (May 2011), outlines a radical new approach to improve the quality of child protection services in the UK.
This timely symposium offers an invaluable opportunity to:
·Analyse and assess the Munro Review recommendations for developing a child-centred protection system
·Examine how to work in partnership to improve early intervention and prevention methods
·Explore how to up-skill the social care workforce, through better training and career development
·Discuss how to improve and expand multi-agency working, increasing accountability and sharing best practice
If you need any other infomation please contact
Alexandra Kelly
Public Policy Exchange
Tel: 0845 606 1535
Fax: 0845 606 1539
Working in Partnership to Deliver a Child-Centred System
Central London
Thursday 7th July 2011
Event Details go to http://publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/events/BG07-PPE.php
You must register to attend.
Professor Eileen Munro’s eagerly awaited and wide-ranging review of frontline child protection practices has now been published.
Arguing that the current system is failing to focus on the needs of the child and the journey they take through the child protection system, the Munro Review’s final report, ‘A child-centred system’ (May 2011), outlines a radical new approach to improve the quality of child protection services in the UK.
This timely symposium offers an invaluable opportunity to:
·Analyse and assess the Munro Review recommendations for developing a child-centred protection system
·Examine how to work in partnership to improve early intervention and prevention methods
·Explore how to up-skill the social care workforce, through better training and career development
·Discuss how to improve and expand multi-agency working, increasing accountability and sharing best practice
If you need any other infomation please contact
Alexandra Kelly
Public Policy Exchange
Tel: 0845 606 1535
Fax: 0845 606 1539
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