Spring Newsletter 2015 - Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service

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Volunteer Awards 2015
‘Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages in the biography of souls’. ~David Thomas
A wonderful evening celebrating the City’s amazing volunteers
The 19th Volunteer Awards Evening organised by the Volunteer Centre, Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service
and funded by Peterborough City Council was held on 12th March 2015 at the Town Hall. This spectacular evening
gave all the organisations in Peterborough the opportunity to say a public “thank you” to their volunteers for all their
hard work and commitment.
PCVS and Peterborough City Council also added a public “thank you” to all those who volunteer on behalf of
Peterborough and acknowledged the amazing and outstanding contribution that volunteers make to the City of
Peterborough.
The Mayor of Peterborough, Councillor David Over and Gillian Beasley MBE, CEO of Peterborough City Council
were in attendance. Mr Cliff Walker, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire presented the certificates to
the volunteers who had been nominated by their organisation.
Over 100 people attended the evening and Jane Smith, Radio Cambridge, once again very kindly volunteered her
evening to announce the awards for the 3rd year running.
We were particularly honoured this year to have 115 (PETERBOROUGH) SQUADRON AIR TRAINING CORPS at
the event who provided a guard of honour for all the attendees at the awards.
One winner, Violet Kellard, was nominated for an award by Oxfam Peterborough. Violet, 84, has volunteered for
Oxfam for nearly 40 years. Whilst raising 6 children, Violet still managed to contribute voluntary time to Oxfam.
Violet continues to work a weekly shift and provides extra cover in emergencies in order to keep the shop open.
What a woman!
Are you interested in volunteering in Peterborough? If so, give Liz a call on 01733 311016
‘no act of kindness, no matter how small is ever wasted’ Aesop.
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Peterborough Plus Launched
Peterborough Plus held their first Membership Launch at a successful high-profile event on 24th March 2015.
The Peterborough Plus Directors would like to thank everyone that attended.
What is Peterborough Plus?
A consortium of voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations across Peterborough
have joined forces to deliver a range of frontline services. The consortium operating under the title of
Peterborough Plus ranges from small, grass roots organisations through to city-wide specialist service providers. What binds all of the consortium members is a commitment to addressing disadvantage and vulnerability
within the local community.
This initiative is being led by the Peterborough Council for Voluntary Services (PCVS).
‘The consortium’s shared vision revolves around improving the quality of life for local people, and strengthening
local communities, by bringing together the diversity and expertise of the voluntary and community sector’ Leonie McCarthy, PCVS CEO.
The range of services provided through the consortium includes:
Provision of vocational and employability skills training programmes and work placement opportunities for young
people who are not in education, employment or training (NEETs), Legal and social welfare advice.
Advocacy services for vulnerable groups e.g. people with mental health problems and learning disabilities.
Homes support and respite care services for people with learning disabilities and their families.
Provision of practical support to carers and the people they care for, e.g. people recovering from a stroke, people with dementia etc., including carers’ break services, rehabilitation services etc.
Provision of a range of services for older people, e.g. information and advice, advocacy, community development, friendship etc.
Provision of opportunities for local communities to get involved in a wide range of environmental and conservation activities around the city.
‘It is the view of the consortium that these services are best delivered by organisations that have a strong presence in the city and a deep understanding of the needs of the communities of Peterborough’ Leonie McCarthy.
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We are pleased to announce that we are taking applications for Full and Associate members who wish to join
our consortium and bid in partnership for large and medium contracts, across Peterborough and the surrounding
areas.
We have been working with Commissioners, local and national funders, National Council for Voluntary
Organisations and the UK voluntary sector lead for Local Enterprise European Funding, to ensure that our
consortium can supply high quality services through large scale contracts. We aim to deliver across a wide
range of areas from poverty to arts and heritage, environment, children and young people, adult social care,
community safety…….and much more.
We believe that together we can learn more, progress faster and deliver better than we can apart and therefore
have a duty to collaborate for the benefit of those we serve. The result will be a thriving local community in which
all, including the most disadvantaged and vulnerable, are able to achieve their full potential.
Want to know more?
If you are interested in finding out more about Why Peterborough needs a consortium and how it works
How your organisation can be funded to deliver contracts of all sizes
How the consortium will bid for new contracts including the 5M Local Enterprise Funding opportunity.
Please contact Faith Boys at peterboroughplus@pcvs.co.uk
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NEWS
2015
Peterborough Eating Disorder Charity - Website Launched!
PEDS are pleased to announce that they now have a website www.peterboroughedc.co.uk
Peterborough’s eating disorder charity is an early intervention service for children, adults, families, carers and
professionals and offers individual assessments, weekly sessions (1:1s and family), support and advice for
professionals and practical help in managing the eating disorder. Individuals can self refer via the online form
and GPs, schools, colleges and other organisations can also refer someone.
The Department of Education have released a report Missed Opportunities: Indicators of Neglect -What is Ignored, Why, and What Can be Done?
- Research Report
A document that will prove important for safeguarding practitioners, particularly when carrying out assessments.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/indicators-of-neglect-missed-opportunities
Peterborough and Cambridgeshire Safeguarding Children Board have produced leaflets for
Professionals, Parents/Carers and Children/Young People.
Serious Case Reviews and Child Death Overview Panel
Neglect
Child Sexual Exploitation
Female Genital Mutilation
PSCB multi agency training
These have now been translated into different languages which can be accessed and
downloaded from the CSE pages on the website www.peterboroughlscb.org.uk/
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EVENTS
2015
The Answers to Your Questions: A Unique Workshop for Non-Muslims - to be held at the
Holiday Inn, Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, PE3 6SG on Monday 18th May 2015 from 5pm to 8pm (finger buffet
dinner will be provided).
A FREE interactive workshop for non-Muslims living or working within our community. The event is being
organised by the Masjid Khadijah & Islamic Centre, Cromwell Road, Peterborough.
http://nonmuslimpeterborough.eventbrite.com
What works for people with learning disabilities and their families
This Eastern Region event is for people with learning disabilities, their families and unpaid supporters, and
paid staff/volunteers working in statutory services and charity/community sector organisations. We will be
discussing how best to design and provide services and other supports to people with learning disabilities and
their families, to improve their quality of life. http://inclusioneast.co.uk/
Tuesday, 28 April 2015 from 10:00 to 15:30 (BST)
Millennium Suite Rowley Mile Racecourse, Newmarket
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EVENTS
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EVENTS
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Dates have been announced for the
Peterborough Green Festival 2015!
Now in its 23rd year - making it one of the longest running
environmental festivals in the UK - the Peterborough Green
Festival will take place from 23 – 31 May 2015 in the city
centre.
For more information and to be kept up to date on the latest
event details visit:
www.pect.org.uk/GreenFestival.
Join in the conservation online @SustainableCity with
#PECTGreenFestival.
Join The Shine Megacycle Festival
Date: Saturday 4th July 2015
Location: Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane, Peterborough, PE2 5UU
Time: Check in from 9am and staggered starts from 10:30am
Join us for a family friendly cycle ride around Ferry Meadows and then enjoy a festival vibe with music, stalls,
games and entertainment at Oak Meadow. Collect sponsorship to raise money for Shine and support people
living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Sponsorship pack for each entry and medals presented upon completion!
Select your distance:
3 miles – £5 children, £7.50 adults – also suitable for a walk! Pushchairs welcome!
15 miles – £7.50 children, £10 adult
30 miles – £10 children, £15 per adult
Wheelchair friendly, this event has fully accessible routes.
Free parking before 10am. £4 per car 10am onwards.
BBQ and refreshments available
Sport challenges
Music
Traditional fete stalls and games
Win a Carrera bike worth £250!
Volunteers needed – please contact Shelley for more details T: 01733 421307 or
E: megacycle@shinecharity.org.uk
Places limited – book now!
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COURSES
2015
IMPROVING ACCESS TO PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIES
Thursday 23rd April 2015 50 places available
Latest Developments in Peterborough
This half day conference is open to all Voluntary Organisations, Community Service managers and
personnel, GP’s, Practice Managers, Faith Advisers, CPFT Staff in all areas, and volunteers and staff
who have contact with people who potentially might need Cognitive Behavioural Interventions and
Counselling.
This is an opportunity to learn more about IAPT services and the new exciting developments that are
currently taking place, and what is to come in the future.
Introduction, Overview of CBT and the role of IAPT in the trust :
Sandy Dixon IAPT Team Leader High Intensity Psychological Therapist
Updates : An overview of the IAPT Project role and new developments in the service
Dr Adrian Jackson IAPT Project Lead Peterborough & Borders Adult Locality Team
EMBRACE : A New initiative to reach out to people who are considered ‘hard to engage’ such
as BME Travellers, Elderly and LGB
Sue Preston- Eyles High Intensity Psychological Therapist and Counsellor
Mindfulness : New Development in IAPT Peterborough
Sandy Dixon Team Leader IAPT Peterborough
Recommendations for future work with hard to engage communities:
Shama Kanwar
Community Development Worker
Venue : Salvation Army Centre The Triangle , Millfield Peterborough Cambs
Time 9.30-12.00
Tea and coffee provided
For more information please email sue.preston-eyles@cpft.nhs.uk
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PCVS SUPPORT
2015
In recognition of the excellent feedback received for previous workshops, PCVS and Inspire2Enterprise would like
to offer an information session on business support available to charities and social enterprises in Peterborough.
We are keen to meet with you to discuss your needs and how we can support you on a range of issues including
Business planning and start-up support
Legal structures advice
Assisting existing organisations to develop new services
Contract readiness advice
Expert resource efficiency advice to assist in reducing operational costs (energy, waste, improved efficiency,
etc)
We are also holding workshops in –
‘Get ready to contract’ and
‘Measuring and Demonstrating Social Impact’
If you would like more information on one of our workshops, our business support session or arrange a one to
one interview to discuss issues relating to your organisation, please contact Karen Lawrence – Clarke at
karen.lawrence-clarke@pcvs.co.uk.
Promoting African Refugee Community Association
Employment training opportunity for FREE:
Food Safety Level 2
First Aid
Health and safety
All this project will be online at our centre available from next month. Please send us email or download the registration form from http://www.parcaltd.org/projects.html
OPPORTUNITIES
Appointment of a Co-opted Independent Member to the Cambridgeshire Police
and Crime Panel
The Cambridgeshire Police and Crime Panel is looking for a committed and energetic person
from Cambridgeshire or Peterborough to help oversee and scrutinise the work of the Police and
Crime Commissioner.
For full details and a copy of the application pack please contact Jamie Leeman at
Jamie.Leeman@peterborough.gov.uk or telephone 01733 863846.
The closing date for applications is 5pm Friday 1st May 2015.
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FUNDING ALERTS
2015
If you would like to know more about finding funding opportunities please contact Karen Lawrence-Clarke at
Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service on either 01733 342683 or karen.lawrence-clarke@pcvs.co.uk
Health and Social Care Volunteering Fund 2015-16 - Local Grant and Building Capacity
Scheme
Max. Value: £ 50,000
Deadline: 08 May 2015
This is an innovative capacity building and grant funding programme for locally constituted voluntary, community
and social enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations in England.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-and-social-care-volunteering-fund-2015-to-2016
Charitable Funds managed by Cambridgeshire Community Foundation
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation manages a range of charitable trust funds on behalf of a growing
number of individuals and organisations. http://www.cambscf.org.uk/a-z-of-funds.html
New Grants Programme Equips Charities for Survival in Tougher Funding Climate
Small and medium-sized charities can set their sights on more stable futures thanks to the ‘Enable’ development
grants offered by the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales. Over £367,000 has already been awarded
to make charities more robust - and there is more cash to come.
The Foundation’s ‘Enable’ programme was created to help small and medium-sized charities who have been hit
hard by cuts and changes to funding and commissioning.
‘Enable’ is funding a range of activities related to the development and improvement of the charities helping tackle
multiple disadvantage with an income of under £1m. Examples of activity currently being supported by the Foundation include: business and service developments and plans; development of monitoring systems; investigation
of mergers, partnerships, shared services, contract diversification; consultancy support; quality standards; development of new income streams and enterprise.
Paul Streets, Chief Executive at the Lloyds Bank Foundation explains:
‘38% of charities we surveyed about the issues they face listed capacity and capability issues as the main challenges facing their organisation. Through the ‘Enable’ programme we are helping charities build strong foundations to be able to deliver services better and attract other funding. Through Enable we are helping organisations
to not just survive in these tough times but to thrive for the longer term and we encourage more small charities to
apply.’
For more information on the charities funded, or the funding programmes available visit
www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk
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Subscriptions
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Contact PCVS
Leonie McCarthy—Chief Executive Officer—leonie.mccarthy@pcvs.co.uk
Inez Smith—Deputy Chief Executive Officer—inez.smith@pcvs.co.uk
Reception—reception@pcvs.co.uk
The Volunteer Centre—liz.telford@pcvs.co.uk
Direct Payments—chris.dewilde@pcvs.co.uk
PCVS Newsletter—amy.hamill@pcvs.co.uk
All members of staff are contactable by phone on 01733 342683 / 311016
You can find more information about Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service
online at:
Website—www.pcvs.co.uk
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Twitter— @peterboroughCVS
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