Biffaward – Small Grants Scheme
Financial assistance is available to support community-led organisations who aim to improve the quality of life in their community. Biffaward look to award grants to projects that provide or improve community spaces, cultural facilities and places for outdoor recreation.
For further information, please visit:

http://www.biffaward.org/about/coverview

Comic Relief UK Grants Programme
The Comic Relief Grants Programme is focused on bringing about positive and lasting change in the lives of poor and disadvantaged people. They welcome fund applications from charities, social enterprises and community groups which address people’s immediate needs as well as tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice.
For further information, please visit:
www.comicrelief.com/apply-for-a-grant/programmes

Community Covenant Grant Scheme
Financial assistance is available for local projects strengthening the relationships between members of the armed forces and the communities in which they live.
For further information, please visit:

To find out more about the event please click on the relevant links below:
Invitation
Recruitment Event Poster

Community Accountancy Service – Training coming up
Bitesize Finance Series
Time: 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm (all)

Bitesize Petty Cash & Volunteer Expenses 22 Feb 2012
Bitesize Bookkeeping 29 Feb 2012
Bitesize Budgeting 07 Mar 2012
Bitesize Bank Reconciliations 14 Mar 2012
Bitesize Cashflow Forecasts 21 Mar 2012
Bitesize Paying Staff 28 Mar 2012

For more information about the course content please contact Christine Wykes Driver on 020 8314 6576 | christine@valewisham.org.uk | www.valewisham.org.uk

ACE Training Courses
Accounting for Community Enterprises (ACE) run a variety of training courses for staff, trustees and volunteers of voluntary and community organisations.
Further details including how to book, can be found here.

ROTA – Public Sector Equality Act 2010 Training:
Introducing the Equality Act 2010 and using the Public Sector Equality Duty to Promote Equality – One Day Session
Date: 22nd February
Time: 9:45 am – 4:15 pm
Venue: North London

10% discount if booking 3 staff or more!

For more information on this training please visit ROTA’s webpage here.

ROTA – Seminar series
Shaping the future: Race and racism in 21st century Britain
Date: 22 February 2012
Time: 4.00 – 7.00pm
Venue: Tower Hamlets
To find out more and to book a place click here.

Date: 28 February 2012
Time: 2.00 – 5.00 pm
Venue: Hackney
This seminar will be followed by ROTA’s AGM. To find out more and to book a place click here.

The webpages about the seminar series, which are available here, will be updated as new speakers and panelists are confirmed. This seminar series is being delivered in partnership with Hackney CVS, Islington BME Forum, The Selby Centre and Tower Hamlets CVS.

For a flyer please click participation manager
Fundamental is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary agency based in the heart of the Olympic developments which is passionate about children and young people’s engagement in the built environment. Our key contract is the Legacy Youth Panel a group of 14 – 19 year olds from the six Host boroughs which we run on behalf of the Olympic Park Legacy Company. A unique opportunity has arisen for a creative, energetic, participation expert to join our small busy dedicated team. The post requires a proven track record of working directly with young people from a wide range of backgrounds together with excellent project management skills and a flexible approach to working.

If you are interested in applying for the post of Participation Manager please send us a copy of your CV, along with a covering letter telling us what interests you about joining the team at Fundamental, to: Participation Manager, Fundamental Architectural Inclusion, Unit 20 Leaside Business Centre, 45 Gillender Street London E14 6RN

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 17th February 2012. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview to be held on Friday 24th February. The successful applicant must be available to start at the beginning of April.

For more information and to download the job description visit http://www.fundamental.uk.net/contact.html

Interested volunteers will help CEDCOW in organising a series of community activities including: leaflets distribution, networking with BME youth groups, attending community events and organising workshops to sensitise and engage relevant stakeholders in Newham in reducing crime.

Any body willing to volunteer should contact CEDCOW on using details above or Edmond on 07958901888 or Columbus on 07957109796.

Experienced is not necessary as you will be supported in every task. BME youths are particularly welcomed.

to open the flyer click volunteers wanted

If you would like to be a part of achieving NAADV’s vision, please contact us for more information and an application pack.

naadv@tiscali.co.uk or 020 7473 3047

Director
(28 hours per week – initially for 6 months,
thereafter number of hours per week to be reviewed)

Salary £27,644 including outer London weighting, plus 3% pension
Closing date for applications February 7th 2012 (12 noon)
Interviews will be held on February 16th 2012
open Director Ad

Children and Young People’s Team Leader
(21 hours per week)
Salary £18,594.60 including outer London weighting, plus 3% pension
Closing date for applications 7th February 2012 (12 noon)
Interviews will be held on 14th February 2012
Open CYP Team Leader Ad

For an application pack please contact:
Email : The Recruitment Officer jobs@conflictandchange.co.uk
Phone :020 8552 2050
Or write to :The Recruitment Officer
2a Streatfeild Ave,
East Ham,
London E6 2LA

To open the guide click codesofconductfortrustees-ctnbooklet-pdf

The basic principle is that trustees must not put themselves in a position where their personal
interests conflict with their duty to act in the interests of the charity unless authorised to do so.
However, trustees are entitled to have their expenses met from the funds of the charity. Expenses can include a wide range of costs including, for example, travel and other costs of attending meetings, specific telephone and broadband charges, travelling on trustee business, and providing childcare or care of other dependants while attending to trustee business.

for more information click trustee expenses- guide

The duties and responsibilities of charity trustees have been set out in a variety of forms, but it is sensible to refer to the current Charity Commission guidance contained in their publication, The Essential trustee: What you need to know (CC3).

For more information click Responsibilities of Charity Trustees

andCC – Essential Trustee 2010

To find out whether the trustees together have the knowledge and experience the charity Board needs to meet the goals if the charity, it is helpful to carry out a skills audit and keep a register of trustee skills.

A skills audit will capture the current skills of the trustee Board and highlight possible gaps where new trustee skills or professional guidance may be required. The audit will guide the Board when recruiting or co-opting new trustees to the knowledge, experience or skill required to enhance the performance and capability of the charity Board.

Skills and experience are not static and updating the Skills Register annually will help keep the information current and relevant.

Download the Trustee skills audit Sample Skills Audit For New Committee Members