September 2010 e-news
Welcome to our monthly bulletin of news, events and updates.
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A film worth watching!
Looking for something to do in your coffee break? See what a difference we make to the City's voluntary sector. Our new 5-minute film gives an overview of CITY.COMM's work and features participants at the CITY.COMMunity Fair.
A great disparity or a quirk of the City?
Mark Pudge, Director of CITY.COMM, explains to The Third Sector reporter, Patrick McCurry, why the City is not quite as it seems.
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It's time to do the National Survey of Charities and Social Enterprises
Following on from the first survey in 2008, this will update the government about the sector and compare findings from both surveys. Please fill it in when you can!
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Big Society
The Cabinet Office announced on 17 August that red tape would be purged for charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises.
The Big Society and the City of London
Comments and suggestions are invited by the Voluntary Sector Subgroup of The City Together on its future priorities. We review the City's Third Sector Development Strategy for 2008-2011 and ask if these priorities should change in the light of the economic downturn and change of UK government.
What does the Big Society mean for you?
Tell us how you think The Big Society plans and changes will affect your work.
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Consultation has begun on a new Third Sector Fund
Open until 22 September 2010.
Headway East London AGM, Thursday 16 September 2010 from 5pm to 6pm
Headway East London supports people affected by acquired brain injury. Look around the Headway House and the Arch premises, see displays of the work that goes on at Headway East London, meet other supporters, directors, staff and members and hear about the organisation's achievements over the last year.
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Join Thames21 at Gabriel's Wharf on Sunday 12 September
Build a sandcastle, have a go at welly-throwing, or find and decorate an interesting pebble to take away with you.
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Spitalifields Show and Green Fair on 12 September
Marquees, fairtrade goods, garden tours, cycling arena, workshops, organic food and drink, prizes for pets, fruit and veg.
Allen Gardens & Spitalfields City Farm, Buxton Street, London E1 5AR (Aldgate East tube).
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The Mayor's Thames Festival
Discover what's happening and where on 11-12 September 2010.
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Information Fair for older LGBT people, Friday 17 September, 2–5pm
Speakers and information on later life choices for LGBT people.
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Open House London - free viewing of 700 special buildings in London
On 18-19 September, hundreds of great buildings of all types and periods will be opening up their doors, completely FREE of charge.
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Week of Peace in London, 19-26 September 2010
What's happening where? And find out about grants to take part in the events.
Do you have an opinion on the City of London Licensing Policy?
The consultation period is already underway and will end on 30 September.
Fossbox ICT Training
Fossbox workshops have women facilitators where possible. Fossbox CIC is kicking off an Autumn of free workshops on Software Freedom Day with a barbie.
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What the Equality Act 2010 means for deaf and disabled people and public authorities.
A half-day seminar on Thursday 23 September 2010 from 10am to 1pm.
FREE training in financial management
Courses by Accounting for Community Enterprises, free for City groups.
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New courses for September 2010 to February 2011
Offered free to CITY.COMM organisations by our parent organisation, Voluntary Action Westminster.
Download the brochure and booking form
Free training in growing food
The Women's Environmental Network is running training sessions in September at the Ocean Somali Community Association in Mile End.
Women's Charity seeks volunteers
The Creative and Supportive Trust (CAST) is looking for a volunteer administrator and a voluntary support worker.
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Volunteering Opportunities at Barts
There are still a few places available.
Get free, new goods for your charity
Join In Kind Direct at no cost and get free goods for the price of a handling fee.
Women in Prison charity hunts for new premises in London
Can you help?
Mutual support for social enterprises in London
Social Enterprise London - "one of the fastest growing and most active networks of social enterprises and social entrepreneurs anywhere in the world".
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Modern Policing: Reform and Social Responsibility
Annual conference on 7 December 2010 at the Barbican
How to reorganise, collaborate more effectively and prioritise the core services that police can provide.
The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service
Make your nomination by 30 September.
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Have your say
Take part in the London Councils' consultation on how they should use their grant resources.
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Accessible London Grants programme
Supporting projects to remove the barriers that prevent disabled people from leading lives that are as independent or fulfilling as they would like.
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Contracting opportunity
Partnership for Young London is currently recruiting training providers for the Progress project. Progress will offer 25,000 nationally accredited training opportunities for volunteers and paid staff through the project.
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Contracting opportunity
Can you develop training materials for key workers supporting families? Deadline: 17 September 2010 at 13:00.
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Contracting opportunity
Can you provide holiday services for children with autism? Deadline: 20 September 2010 at 12:00 hours.
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Contracting opportunity
Can you provide domestic violence housing-related support service? Deadline: 1 October 2010 at 12 noon.
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Income opportunity for Refugee Community Organisations
Can you share your experiences to help other RCOs around fundraising, social enterprise, commissioning, partnership/collaborative working and building community resilience? There's money for you from The Basis Project if you can!
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Encountering funding challenges?
Tips for women's organisations from the Women's Resource Centre.
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Reaching Communities: England
You can ask Reaching Communities for between £10,000 and £500,000 for projects lasting up to five years. They must improve communities and the lives of people most in need.
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UK-wide Grant Aid for IT projects
Grants of up to £10,000 must be spent within one year and can be spent on capital expenditure, training and website development.
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Shell CO2 Reduction grants
Businesses and organisations should apply for a CO2 reduction award by 5 November 2010.
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Glaxo Smith Kline IMPACT Awards
Open to registered charities that are at least three years old, working in a health-related field in the UK, with a total annual income between £10,000 and £1.5 million. Deadline: 5pm on 24 September 2010.
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NatWest Community Fund - for projects in your local area
Deadline for nominations: 30 September 2010.
Small grants for groups working with vulnerable people
Application deadlines: 31 October 2010, 30 April 2011.
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London Evening Standard Fund for the Dispossessed
Open to applications until 31 March 2011. Supporting small groups working to lift people in London out of poverty.
