News
11 Mar 2010
WCVYS Project Evaluation – Survey
For the last three years the safeguarding work and some of the workforce development work undertaken by WCVYS has been funded through CWDC (Children’s Workforce Development C...
For the last three years the safeguarding work and some of the workforce development work undertaken by WCVYS has been funded through CWDC (Children’s Workforce Development C...
10 Mar 2010
The People's Millions
About The People's Millions They are looking for new projects that aim to improve local facilities or help people get more out of their area. Every night for a week in November ITV...
About The People's Millions They are looking for new projects that aim to improve local facilities or help people get more out of their area. Every night for a week in November ITV...
10 Mar 2010
Bewdley Youth Cafe
Youth/Support Worker P/T 16 hour. £6 Per hour + occasional travel costs Bewdley Youth Cafe' require dedicated and highly motivated youth support worker to engage with young ...
Youth/Support Worker P/T 16 hour. £6 Per hour + occasional travel costs Bewdley Youth Cafe' require dedicated and highly motivated youth support worker to engage with young ...
10 Mar 2010
Community groups urged to bid for funds
The latest round of Worcestershire County Council's grants for Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations includes a £225,000 opportunity to help vulnerable people ar...
The latest round of Worcestershire County Council's grants for Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations includes a £225,000 opportunity to help vulnerable people ar...
8 Mar 2010
Wychavon Community Grants Scheme 2010
£75,000 up for grabs by voluntary and charitable groups in Wychavon. See the download for further information.
£75,000 up for grabs by voluntary and charitable groups in Wychavon. See the download for further information.
2 Mar 2010
VCS Representative on the ParentsMatter Board
Margaret Jones recently retired from Homestart. Our thanks go to her for undertaking a representative role on the ParentsMatter Board. Her retirement leaves a vacancy which needs t...
Margaret Jones recently retired from Homestart. Our thanks go to her for undertaking a representative role on the ParentsMatter Board. Her retirement leaves a vacancy which needs t...
1 Mar 2010
Restorative Approaches in Worcestershire
Please find attached a questionnaire regarding the understanding and use of Restorative Approaches in settings for children and young people. The aims of this audit (and an explana...
Please find attached a questionnaire regarding the understanding and use of Restorative Approaches in settings for children and young people. The aims of this audit (and an explana...
26 Feb 2010
Engaging young people in citizenship
The government has created a Youth Citizenship 'online hub' for young people to access funding, information and local opportunities to support youth engagement, http://www.direct.g...
The government has created a Youth Citizenship 'online hub' for young people to access funding, information and local opportunities to support youth engagement, http://www.direct.g...
24 Feb 2010
Positive Opportunities Worcestershire (POW)
POW is a government project to help children and young people try new things that will help them at school and in life. POW money is aimed at children and young people whose famili...
POW is a government project to help children and young people try new things that will help them at school and in life. POW money is aimed at children and young people whose famili...
23 Feb 2010
23 Feb 2010
Child Protection Concern
Please see the information below concerning a child protection concern that we have received.
Please see the information below concerning a child protection concern that we have received.
16 Feb 2010
New WCVYS Manager
We are pleased to announce that we have appointed a new manager. Phil Street has been appointed as manager of WCVYS. Phil will bring with him a wealth of experience gained in both ...
We are pleased to announce that we have appointed a new manager. Phil Street has been appointed as manager of WCVYS. Phil will bring with him a wealth of experience gained in both ...
11 Feb 2010
The Voice from WIC
The Voice Edition 7 – the quarterly newsletter from WIC (Worcestershire Infrastructure Consortium). WCVYS is a member of WIC.
The Voice Edition 7 – the quarterly newsletter from WIC (Worcestershire Infrastructure Consortium). WCVYS is a member of WIC.
11 Feb 2010
Intergenerational Mapping
There is currently a great interest in Intergenerational Work. This is defined as when children and young people under 25 undertake activities with people who are over 50 in situat...
There is currently a great interest in Intergenerational Work. This is defined as when children and young people under 25 undertake activities with people who are over 50 in situat...
9 Feb 2010
Tryangle Awards Deadline Approaches
Worcestershire County Council reminds county's residents of Tryangle deadline Worcestershire County Council is reminding residents there is still a few days for them to g...
Worcestershire County Council reminds county's residents of Tryangle deadline Worcestershire County Council is reminding residents there is still a few days for them to g...
9 Feb 2010
Regional Action West Midlands
Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Operations) £34,549 to £38,961 In order to meet current and future challenges RAWM is seeking a Deputy Chief Executive Officer t...
Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Operations) £34,549 to £38,961 In order to meet current and future challenges RAWM is seeking a Deputy Chief Executive Officer t...
9 Feb 2010
Worcester Volunteer Centre
Breaking Down Barriers Intergenerational Arts Project Job Description: Worcester Volunteer Centre require a bank of approximately 5 -7 sessional Artists to run art sessions with vo...
Breaking Down Barriers Intergenerational Arts Project Job Description: Worcester Volunteer Centre require a bank of approximately 5 -7 sessional Artists to run art sessions with vo...
8 Feb 2010
8 Feb 2010
Medway Youth & Community Trust - Lead Play Worker
Lead Play Worker 4 Hours per week £8.50 per hour In the Lower Ronkswood area of Worcester. At Medway Road Youth Club. Responsible for the planning, delivery and evaluation of...
Lead Play Worker 4 Hours per week £8.50 per hour In the Lower Ronkswood area of Worcester. At Medway Road Youth Club. Responsible for the planning, delivery and evaluation of...
8 Feb 2010
Medway Youth & Community Trust - Youth Worker
YOUTH WORKER 5 Hours per week £7.50 per hour In the Lower Ronkswood area of Worcester. At Medway Road Youth Project. Working on the planning, delivery and evaluation of Senio...
YOUTH WORKER 5 Hours per week £7.50 per hour In the Lower Ronkswood area of Worcester. At Medway Road Youth Project. Working on the planning, delivery and evaluation of Senio...
1 Feb 2010
Aiming High for Disabled Children - Tendering for Short Break Services 2010/11
Pete Sugg has asked us to circulate to all the LSP Children & Young People's Groups. Tenders are out for short break services for children and young people with disabilit...
Pete Sugg has asked us to circulate to all the LSP Children & Young People's Groups. Tenders are out for short break services for children and young people with disabilit...
1 Feb 2010
Growing Up in the West Midlands
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” George Bernard Shaw Growing Up in the West Midlands seeks an experienced Inform...
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” George Bernard Shaw Growing Up in the West Midlands seeks an experienced Inform...
1 Feb 2010
LARGE CAPITAL GRANTS - HEALTH AND CARE - TO 450K
The new capital grants round for third sector organisations is now open. I have tried to pull together the key information and the application form is attached – see notes on...
The new capital grants round for third sector organisations is now open. I have tried to pull together the key information and the application form is attached – see notes on...
1 Feb 2010
Offer - half-day assistance from the WCC Community Leadership Team
Dear VCS Organisation/Group, We are currently looking for an organisation that may have a mini-project that would benefit from some support. The County Council’s Community Le...
Dear VCS Organisation/Group, We are currently looking for an organisation that may have a mini-project that would benefit from some support. The County Council’s Community Le...
28 Jan 2010
Apprenticeship Places
The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) is to provide up to 5,000 ‘golden hellos’ of £2,500 to encourage employers to take on new 16-17 year old apprentices. Th...
The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) is to provide up to 5,000 ‘golden hellos’ of £2,500 to encourage employers to take on new 16-17 year old apprentices. Th...
27 Jan 2010
Positive Activities Audit
DCSF (Departments for Schools, Children and Families) is undertaking a data collection exercise around Positive Activities for young people. They want to take a snapshot of the pat...
DCSF (Departments for Schools, Children and Families) is undertaking a data collection exercise around Positive Activities for young people. They want to take a snapshot of the pat...
27 Jan 2010
DOH Volunteering Fund administered by EcoTec
Early Notice of the Dept. of Health’s Volunteering Fund. The priorities for the West Midlands are infant mortality and obese adults. See the downloads below.
Early Notice of the Dept. of Health’s Volunteering Fund. The priorities for the West Midlands are infant mortality and obese adults. See the downloads below.
25 Jan 2010
IWP Newsletter January 2010
Please see attached the January 2010 edition of the IWP Newsletter. The Integrated Working Programme (incorporating Common Assessment Framework) focuses on enabling and encouraging...
Please see attached the January 2010 edition of the IWP Newsletter. The Integrated Working Programme (incorporating Common Assessment Framework) focuses on enabling and encouraging...
20 Jan 2010
Information Sharing Protocol
See the attached letter/document from Gail Quinton, Director of Children's Services at Worcestershire County Council.
See the attached letter/document from Gail Quinton, Director of Children's Services at Worcestershire County Council.
14 Jan 2010
Tesco Charity Trust
Deadline: 31 January 2010 and 31 March 2010 The Tesco Charity Trust is inviting applications through its Community Awards Programme. This scheme provides one-off donations ranging ...
Deadline: 31 January 2010 and 31 March 2010 The Tesco Charity Trust is inviting applications through its Community Awards Programme. This scheme provides one-off donations ranging ...
13 Jan 2010
Health Improvement Fund
There's still time to apply to 1 million pound health improvement fund Health chiefs are urging local organisations not to miss the boat by putting in their bids to a £1milli...
There's still time to apply to 1 million pound health improvement fund Health chiefs are urging local organisations not to miss the boat by putting in their bids to a £1milli...
13 Jan 2010
Your Opinion About Council Customer Service
Worcestershire's VCS and local residents are being asked for their views about how they access their council services in an online survey. The seven local authorities across Worces...
Worcestershire's VCS and local residents are being asked for their views about how they access their council services in an online survey. The seven local authorities across Worces...
13 Jan 2010
Connecting to Opportunities Funding Programme
The Connecting to Opportunities funding programme. Information is held on the WIC website at: http://www.winc.org.uk/january_2010_connecting_to_opportunities_fundin Worcestershire ...
The Connecting to Opportunities funding programme. Information is held on the WIC website at: http://www.winc.org.uk/january_2010_connecting_to_opportunities_fundin Worcestershire ...
8 Jan 2010
Council Cash for Community Groups
Worcestershire County Council has awarded more than £63,000 of grants to Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) organisations this week. The cash boost is the result of Round...
Worcestershire County Council has awarded more than £63,000 of grants to Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) organisations this week. The cash boost is the result of Round...
7 Jan 2010
Speaking Out Small Grants Programme
The Speaking Out project has opened a third round of the Small Grants Programme for 2009-10.This project is part of a strategic partnership with the Office of the Third Sector with...
The Speaking Out project has opened a third round of the Small Grants Programme for 2009-10.This project is part of a strategic partnership with the Office of the Third Sector with...
7 Jan 2010
January 2010 Newsletter
The latest copy of the WCVYS monthly newsletter is now available here
The latest copy of the WCVYS monthly newsletter is now available here
7 Jan 2010
Sport England Active Women Fund - Guidance Notes
Sport England Themed Round: Active Women. From: Alex Hicks Club & Volunteer Development Officer The Sports Partnership Herefordshire & Worcestershire Find attached guidance...
Sport England Themed Round: Active Women. From: Alex Hicks Club & Volunteer Development Officer The Sports Partnership Herefordshire & Worcestershire Find attached guidance...
5 Jan 2010
Child Protection Concern
The letter below has been received from Gloucestershire Safeguarding Children Board. Please pass to those who should be made aware of the concern. Contact the WCVYS office if you
The letter below has been received from Gloucestershire Safeguarding Children Board. Please pass to those who should be made aware of the concern. Contact the WCVYS office if you
5 Jan 2010
West Mercia Police Authority Partnership Newsletter
http://www.winc.org.uk/files/partnership_newsletterwinter2009_pdf.pdf
http://www.winc.org.uk/files/partnership_newsletterwinter2009_pdf.pdf
5 Jan 2010
Newsletter for PPI December 2009
http://www.winc.org.uk/files/newsletter_for_ppi_dec_09.pdf
http://www.winc.org.uk/files/newsletter_for_ppi_dec_09.pdf
9 Dec 2009
Chief Officer and senior staff in the Voluntary Sector funding for training
Chief Officers or directors in voluntary sector organisations (one person per organisation in the first instance) for the first £500 of support. The first £500 of suppo...
Chief Officers or directors in voluntary sector organisations (one person per organisation in the first instance) for the first £500 of support. The first £500 of suppo...
3 Dec 2009
LEADER Funding Opportunities
Worcestershire has recently been awarded Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) funding to run the Worcestershire LEADER Programme. The programme runs until March 2013 and ...
Worcestershire has recently been awarded Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) funding to run the Worcestershire LEADER Programme. The programme runs until March 2013 and ...
3 Dec 2009
Health Improvement Fund Pack
To produce a more balanced portfolio in this round the NHS are encouraging bids around alcohol support services (NI39), teenage pregnancies (NI112) & healthy activities for old...
To produce a more balanced portfolio in this round the NHS are encouraging bids around alcohol support services (NI39), teenage pregnancies (NI112) & healthy activities for old...
3 Dec 2009
Winter Credit Crunch Survey
In the current economic climate many individuals and families are experiencing difficulties. In these situations they often turn to group/organisations in the voluntary sector for ...
In the current economic climate many individuals and families are experiencing difficulties. In these situations they often turn to group/organisations in the voluntary sector for ...
2 Dec 2009
World AIDS Day 1st December 2009
Please see below for the downloads on: World AIDS Day (W.A.D) Theme & Past Themes W.A.D Background W.A.D Worcestershire Gay Men's Health Information W.A.D Where to obtain ...
Please see below for the downloads on: World AIDS Day (W.A.D) Theme & Past Themes W.A.D Background W.A.D Worcestershire Gay Men's Health Information W.A.D Where to obtain ...
30 Nov 2009
Tryangle Awards Worcestershire 2010
The Tryangle Awards are a way of celebrating and recognising the profile of the vast majority of young people in the community who really do TRY, often with little recognition, to ...
The Tryangle Awards are a way of celebrating and recognising the profile of the vast majority of young people in the community who really do TRY, often with little recognition, to ...
25 Nov 2009
ESF Community Grants
Worcestershire Community Foundation have had an extension on delivery of ESF Community Grants. They still have over £20,000 available for projects which help workless people ...
Worcestershire Community Foundation have had an extension on delivery of ESF Community Grants. They still have over £20,000 available for projects which help workless people ...
25 Nov 2009
The Access to Volunteering Fund
This fund will support projects that overcome barriers to disabled people volunteering, that increase the number of disabled volunteers, or that widen the range of organisations of...
This fund will support projects that overcome barriers to disabled people volunteering, that increase the number of disabled volunteers, or that widen the range of organisations of...
23 Nov 2009