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2 Sep 2010
WCVYS September Newsletter
The latest newsletter is now available here, together with Training Bulletin 81 and the Programme Idea.
The latest newsletter is now available here, together with Training Bulletin 81 and the Programme Idea.
2 Sep 2010
Major Grants for Community Groups
Community groups are being called on to help Worcestershire County Council provide mental health support to local people as cost-effectively as possible. A major new fund, which c...
Community groups are being called on to help Worcestershire County Council provide mental health support to local people as cost-effectively as possible. A major new fund, which c...
2 Sep 2010
Three Yearly Inspection of Safeguarding and Looked After Children Services in Worcestershire
Until December 2008, Ofsted assessed how well local services worked together to improve outcomes of children and young people through Joint Area Reviews (JARs). In April 2009, thes...
Until December 2008, Ofsted assessed how well local services worked together to improve outcomes of children and young people through Joint Area Reviews (JARs). In April 2009, thes...
19 Aug 2010
West Mercia Police - Community project grants on offer
Grants of up to £500 are being offered to voluntary and local groups in North Worcestershire for projects that will help support crime reduction and community safety. The gr...
Grants of up to £500 are being offered to voluntary and local groups in North Worcestershire for projects that will help support crime reduction and community safety. The gr...
5 Aug 2010
5 Aug 2010
4 Aug 2010
Worcestershire Partnerships Funding Search for the VCS
I have put the report found below together which contains funding opportunities to a number of Trusts and less well known Funding Bodies, which I have no doubt that you will find u...
I have put the report found below together which contains funding opportunities to a number of Trusts and less well known Funding Bodies, which I have no doubt that you will find u...
3 Aug 2010
Funding Opportunities for August 2010
Dear Colleague, please find below Funding Opportunities for August 2010, please feel free to forward onto your colleagues. Funding Information Sheets I have has developed two inf...
Dear Colleague, please find below Funding Opportunities for August 2010, please feel free to forward onto your colleagues. Funding Information Sheets I have has developed two inf...
3 Aug 2010
30 Jul 2010
29 Jul 2010
NHS Worcestershire stop smoking services competition for 12 - 16 year olds
NHS Worcestershire stop smoking services team are calling on all 12 – 16 year olds for their creativity. A competition has opened to find a great design idea for new stop smo...
NHS Worcestershire stop smoking services team are calling on all 12 – 16 year olds for their creativity. A competition has opened to find a great design idea for new stop smo...
29 Jul 2010
WCVYS August Newsletter
The latest Newsletter, Training Bulletin and Programme Idea are now available here.
The latest Newsletter, Training Bulletin and Programme Idea are now available here.
22 Jul 2010
NHS Worcestershire Stakeholder Brief
The July edition of NHS Worcestershire’s Stakeholder Brief can be found below.
The July edition of NHS Worcestershire’s Stakeholder Brief can be found below.
21 Jul 2010
Olympic inspiration for local organisations
Organisations or groups who are seeking to increase physical activity levels or sports participation are being urged to get inspired by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games by usi...
Organisations or groups who are seeking to increase physical activity levels or sports participation are being urged to get inspired by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games by usi...
19 Jul 2010
WCVYS Executive Committee
Have you got some time to support the work of WCVYS? We are looking for people to join our Executive Committee or task groups, such as training, CRB steering group and membership s...
Have you got some time to support the work of WCVYS? We are looking for people to join our Executive Committee or task groups, such as training, CRB steering group and membership s...
19 Jul 2010
8 Jul 2010
Grassroots Grant Programme - FREE money up to £5,000 for groups in Worcestershire
Final year so don't delay! Calling all small voluntary and community groups in Worcestershire, if you need funding to help deliver valuable services for the most disadvantaged com...
Final year so don't delay! Calling all small voluntary and community groups in Worcestershire, if you need funding to help deliver valuable services for the most disadvantaged com...
6 Jul 2010
Alvechurch Communities Together (ACT)
Two Sessional Youth Workers – Worcestershire Post 1: Youth Worker in Charge 12 hours per week JNC points 10-12 £19,636-£21,525 pro rata Post 2: Assistant Youth Wo...
Two Sessional Youth Workers – Worcestershire Post 1: Youth Worker in Charge 12 hours per week JNC points 10-12 £19,636-£21,525 pro rata Post 2: Assistant Youth Wo...
1 Jul 2010
Congratulations
Dave Boucker (Children's Officer at WCVYS) and his wife Beck are proud parents of a son, born on Thursday 1st July 2010 at 7.30am weighing a whopping 8lb 13oz!
Dave Boucker (Children's Officer at WCVYS) and his wife Beck are proud parents of a son, born on Thursday 1st July 2010 at 7.30am weighing a whopping 8lb 13oz!
1 Jul 2010
WCVYS July Newsletter
Click here for the latest Newsletter, Training Bulletin and Programme Idea.
Click here for the latest Newsletter, Training Bulletin and Programme Idea.
30 Jun 2010
Youth Blackwell
VACANCY FOR YOUTH CLUB LEADER/ASSISTANT LEADER Youth Blackwell is a small village youth club with twenty members (aged 13 – 17 years ). We have equal numbers of boys and girl...
VACANCY FOR YOUTH CLUB LEADER/ASSISTANT LEADER Youth Blackwell is a small village youth club with twenty members (aged 13 – 17 years ). We have equal numbers of boys and girl...
30 Jun 2010
Youth Cabinet Roadshows/Surgeries
The Worcestershire Youth Cabinet and Members of Youth Parliament and are planning on coming out into all the districts and running 'surgeries' in various venues that have open acce...
The Worcestershire Youth Cabinet and Members of Youth Parliament and are planning on coming out into all the districts and running 'surgeries' in various venues that have open acce...
30 Jun 2010
County Council Cash Boost for Communities
A windfall of more than a quarter of a million pounds is heading to community groups from the latest round of Worcestershire County Council's Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS)...
A windfall of more than a quarter of a million pounds is heading to community groups from the latest round of Worcestershire County Council's Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS)...
30 Jun 2010
ContactPoint Update
The Government has made clear its intention to end ContactPoint as soon as is practicable. In the meantime, while ContactPoint remains in use, its operations will be scaled down. B...
The Government has made clear its intention to end ContactPoint as soon as is practicable. In the meantime, while ContactPoint remains in use, its operations will be scaled down. B...
29 Jun 2010
Playing Outdoors? Disabled children's views of play pathfinder and playbuilder play spaces
KIDS have conducted a piece of national research with disabled children aged from 8- to 16-years old in five local authorities in England, to find out what they think about the new...
KIDS have conducted a piece of national research with disabled children aged from 8- to 16-years old in five local authorities in England, to find out what they think about the new...
23 Jun 2010
Children's Trust Newsletter Issue one June 2010
Please find belowthe first edition of the Children's Trust Newsletter. This replaces the previous Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership newsletters.
Please find belowthe first edition of the Children's Trust Newsletter. This replaces the previous Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership newsletters.
23 Jun 2010
STAYING POSITIVE FACILITATORS
Currently recruiting for Young Facilitators to run Staying Positive workshops in their local community Training Date: 23rd - 26th August 2010, Birmingham • Young facilitators ...
Currently recruiting for Young Facilitators to run Staying Positive workshops in their local community Training Date: 23rd - 26th August 2010, Birmingham • Young facilitators ...
23 Jun 2010
A Guide to Diversity and Equality in the Voluntary Sector
The UK is a diverse and multicultural society with people of different heritage, beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities and social backgrounds. They live side by side, b...
The UK is a diverse and multicultural society with people of different heritage, beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities and social backgrounds. They live side by side, b...
23 Jun 2010
Gallery 37 2010 Apprentice Artist Recruitment
Please find below the recruitment information for this years Gallery 37 Programme. Are you aged 16 – 24 and keen to experiment with art? Or do you know or work with a Young P...
Please find below the recruitment information for this years Gallery 37 Programme. Are you aged 16 – 24 and keen to experiment with art? Or do you know or work with a Young P...
17 Jun 2010
Archdiocese of Birmingham
The Archdiocese of Birmingham wishes to appoint a Director of its Catholic Youth Service The post of Director of Catholic Youth Services is a new one and a crucial development in t...
The Archdiocese of Birmingham wishes to appoint a Director of its Catholic Youth Service The post of Director of Catholic Youth Services is a new one and a crucial development in t...
15 Jun 2010
Vetting and Barring Scheme Announcement
Today, Tuesday 15th June 2010, the Government has announced their intention to remodel the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) back to proportionate, commonsense levels. As a res...
Today, Tuesday 15th June 2010, the Government has announced their intention to remodel the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) back to proportionate, commonsense levels. As a res...
7 Jun 2010
Transition to Adulthood
HRH Princess Royal confirmed as key note speaker at YSS Transition to Adulthood conference. The conference takes place at Worcester Warriors Rugby Club on Friday 16th July. See lat
HRH Princess Royal confirmed as key note speaker at YSS Transition to Adulthood conference. The conference takes place at Worcester Warriors Rugby Club on Friday 16th July. See lat
28 May 2010
Schools and Play
Schools are affected by, and have an effect on the wider world that children and young people inhabit. If children and young people are denied play opportunities this will have an ...
Schools are affected by, and have an effect on the wider world that children and young people inhabit. If children and young people are denied play opportunities this will have an ...
28 May 2010
Searchable web databases
Free searchable funding databases: J4bCommunity.co.uk Free searchable online database available for registered users and fundraising advice. www.j4bcommunity.co.uk FunderFin...
Free searchable funding databases: J4bCommunity.co.uk Free searchable online database available for registered users and fundraising advice. www.j4bcommunity.co.uk FunderFin...
27 May 2010
National School Grounds Week
This year, National School Grounds Week (7-11th June 2010) is this year encouraging schools to get involved in an ‘Exhibition Mission’ to exhibit the benefits of outdoo...
This year, National School Grounds Week (7-11th June 2010) is this year encouraging schools to get involved in an ‘Exhibition Mission’ to exhibit the benefits of outdoo...
27 May 2010
Links to play organisations
Play Organisations: It should be noted that WCVYS is in no way responsible for the content of these websites and in no way endorses them. If you would like your web site to ha...
Play Organisations: It should be noted that WCVYS is in no way responsible for the content of these websites and in no way endorses them. If you would like your web site to ha...
27 May 2010
Links to advice, information and resources
Association of Charitable Foundations www.acf.org.uk The UK's national membership/support organisation for grant-making trusts and foundations of all types. Charities Aid Fou...
Association of Charitable Foundations www.acf.org.uk The UK's national membership/support organisation for grant-making trusts and foundations of all types. Charities Aid Fou...
27 May 2010
Playful Communities
The Playful Communities website is perfect for anyone who wants to get involved in creating, improving and maintaining places where children and young people can play and spen...
The Playful Communities website is perfect for anyone who wants to get involved in creating, improving and maintaining places where children and young people can play and spen...
27 May 2010
National Play Day
Wednesday 4 August 2010 is Playday, the annual celebration of children's right to play. On Playday and throughout the summer, thousands of children, young people and communities wi...
Wednesday 4 August 2010 is Playday, the annual celebration of children's right to play. On Playday and throughout the summer, thousands of children, young people and communities wi...
24 May 2010
Opportunity of a lifetime!
For up to 30 keen, enthusiastic people who are willing to undertake an advanced apprenticeship in working with children and young people. What do you get out of it? An introduction...
For up to 30 keen, enthusiastic people who are willing to undertake an advanced apprenticeship in working with children and young people. What do you get out of it? An introduction...
20 May 2010
Harvington Youth Project
Youth Worker Vacancy Please see the download below for full details of the vacancy.
Youth Worker Vacancy Please see the download below for full details of the vacancy.
20 May 2010
Impact of VCS organisations working with children and young people
Please see the letter below from Michael Hunter, Chairman of WCVYS and Voluntary Sector Representative on the Children's Trust for Worcestershire.
Please see the letter below from Michael Hunter, Chairman of WCVYS and Voluntary Sector Representative on the Children's Trust for Worcestershire.
18 May 2010
Community Action Wyre Forest
Community Action Wyre Forest has the following vacancy which they are circulating pre advertising in local media. If you are interested please contact Irene Walker ...
Community Action Wyre Forest has the following vacancy which they are circulating pre advertising in local media. If you are interested please contact Irene Walker ...
17 May 2010
Safeguarding Children e-Academy Learning Management System
I am writing to let you know that a new course has been made available in the Safeguarding Children e-Academy Learning Management System. Please forward this notice to colleagues i...
I am writing to let you know that a new course has been made available in the Safeguarding Children e-Academy Learning Management System. Please forward this notice to colleagues i...