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Voluntary and community groups can apply for small grants funds... Three of the Area Action Partnerships (AAPs) in 2D's operational area are offering small grants to voluntary and community groups in response to the local needs identified by residents. The money is expected to make a difference at a local level and involve local communities in reaching decisions. Weardale Action Partnership (WAP) - Small Grants Fund and Personal Progression Fund The overall aim of the Small Grants Fund is to support local groups working within the WAP area. Groups can apply for grants from between £50- £1,000 depending on the criteria. There is also a separate Personal Progression Fund up to £350 for individuals who are experiencing disadvantage which prevents them from entering or progressing in employment. Priority will be given to those applications that cover or address the priorities of WAP, which include; Youth, Employment and Increased Access to Local Facilities including transport issues. The Three Towns Partnership- Events Small Grants Fund Money is for groups within Crook, Willington and Tow Law wanting to hold events e.g. Awards evenings, Fundraisers, Open/Information days etc. The minimum grant will be £100, maximum £1,000. Teesdale Action Partnership (TAP) - TOPS Small Grants Fund The overall aim of the scheme is to support local groups/organisations working within the TAP area who are improving the lives of local older people. Groups can apply for grants from between £50- £1,500 depending on the criteria. Priority will be given to those applications that cover the following identified issues; access to and promotion of services, such as transport issues and activities for older people. For more information or an application pack contact TVHC on 01833 696650 or e:mail tops@teesdale.co.uk Or click here All voluntary and community groups are welcome to apply and while matched funding is encouraged, fully funding a project will be considered. Be sure not to miss out on this year’s annual Play Day event in Some of the attractions will include: den building, climbing wall, archery, zip wire, bouncy castles, face painting, arts & crafts, musical workshops, soft play...and much more. Last year attracted over 2,000 visitors and the organisers at 2D anticipate similar numbers again this year, so even more activities have been organised to please the crowds. Locally organised transport is being arranged to reduce congestion on the roads around the forest and ease pressure on parking spaces. If you wish to check details of local transport arrangements please contact your local Children’s Centre or 2D. Entrance to the event is just £2.00 with under 3’s free. The Playday 2010 campaign is Our place. Our place puts children at the heart of our communities, and asks everyone, young and old, to help create better places for all of us to live and play. The main success of the day is dependent upon the fantastic support of the many volunteers and voluntary & community groups who pledge their time and resources to support the activities. Without this commitment the event would not happen; community spirit is strong in the dales area. For further details or for group bookings contact 2D on 01388 762220 email: enquiries@2d.org.uk The refresh of the County Durham Compact The County Durham Compact is a partnership agreement between the public sector and the third sector (the voluntary and community sector) in County Durham. Its purpose is to identify and agree to ways of improving working relationships between the two sectors. The first County Durham Compact was launched in 2001 and following changes to the structure of some of the public sector agencies we believe that the time is now right to refresh and re-invigorate the agreement. The national Compact has provided the framework for the County Durham Compact which has been developed and prepared for consultation by a working group of individuals representing organisations from across both sectors. Everybody will benefit from clarifying and developing a quality relationship that improves partnership working. This Compact needs to deliver something for everyone. It is about developing relationships and getting them right so that organisations from both sectors work better together. Part of the process to establish a good working agreement is to discover what our member organisations think about it. We would appreciate it very much if you would read the draft Compact document and then answer the questionnaire that accompanies it. You may send your responses before 31st August 2010 to 2D or to Sue Graham at One Voice Network, whose contact details are on the bottom of the questionnaire. We would urge you to read and consider the County Durham Compact; this is your opportunity to be involved in shaping how the third sector develops it working relationship with the public sector. Thank you for your time. County Durham Rural Community Council has been providing help and support to rural communities across County Durham since 1935. In this, their 75th Anniversary Year, they are proud to be sponsoring a competition celebrating all that is great about Durham's rural communities.
A cheque for £1000 is the reward awaiting the competition winner, with a prize of £200 for the runner up. They want to know what it is that gives your community a real buzz! Please click here to read more about the competition. When you are ready to begin filling in your online application please click here. Don't worry if you can't complete the form in one session. Providing that you click the 'next' button directly below the section that you have just completed, your work will be saved. You will then be able to return to your online application form at any time to make changes or add further information. Please note that this will only be possible if you use the same computer each time you need to work on your application. Hurry there's no time to waste! The closing date for entries is 16 July 2010, with judging taking place between 27th - 31st July 2010. Don't miss out! Your community could be a winner in 2010!
Record Numbers attend 2D’s Community Festive Fayre The annual Community Festive Fayre, sponsored by Your Choice, was held once again at
The event attracted approximately 800 - 900 members of the public. A wide range of engagement activities were delivered and the demand was high. The following taster sessions were all very successful: The event was developed in partnership with If anyone would like further information on what services are available in their own community or how to get involved get in please contact the 2D on 01388 762220 or visit www.2d.org.uk
2D- The Helping Hand If you missed the Radio Teesdale programme "2D - The Helping Hand", a documentary about how 2D has developed over the years; it is available on the link below which will take you to the ‘Listen Again’ section of the web site. The documentary features a history of 2D, and interviews with Peter Irving, Treasurer of 2D, Jim Welch from BLIND, Trish Greensmith from The Chyrelle Addams Breast Cancer Appeal Trust and a children and young people’s interview from the 2D AGM. 2D have just signed up to The Mindful Employer Charter.
The Charter is one element of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER® initiative. MINDFUL EMPLOYER is led by employers and aimed at increasing awareness of mental health in the workplace and supporting businesses in recruiting and retaining staff by giving: For further information on becoming a Mindful Employer visit: www.mindfulemployer.net The Shape of Things to Come The 'County Durham Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Infrastructure Review' was commissioned by the One Voice Network with the aim of "setting out options for structure and service delivery of VCS infrastructure in 1. Existing and emerging needs for support Many of the identified VCS support needs in 2. The organisation of The VCS in 3. Lessons from elsewhere In some areas infrastructure organisations are at various stages of pursuing mergers (for example 4. Future scenarios for the development of VCS infrastructure There is no clear consensus about the future development of VCS infrastructure, either amongst VCS infrastructure organisations or external stakeholders. VCS infrastructure organisations seem to be quite pessimistic about the future, particularly about the likelihood of being ‘forced’ to merge, although the future may be more open than is imagined. The research concludes that there is a case for changing the organisation of
2D have again broken new ground by becoming the first infrastructure organisation in County Durham to be awarded the Matrix accreditation for the delivery of advice and guidance. The Matrix Standard is the unique quality framework for the effective delivery of information, advice and/ or guidance on learning and work. Michele Armstrong, CEO says “undergoing this process has helped 2D move forward with fully committed staff that are aware of their role and where they fit into the organisation. The overall result means our staff are competent and our clients get the best possible service”. All the staff at 2D would like to thank all the volunteers, members and representatives from groups who gave their time .Their contribution was invaluable and helped to give the assessor a complete picture of how 2D operates with our members and partner organisations alike. “As a result 2D were successful and have now attained the Matrix accreditation, once again many thanks for your time and input”. Michele Armstrong. THE THIRD SECTOR STRATEGY FOR COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT Voluntary Organisations' Network North East (VONNE) is the regional infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) in the North East of England. It aims to inform the VCS about policy developments; promote its involvement in decision-making at a regional and national level and articulate its views. The VCS in the North East covers a wide range of groups from internationally active charities with large numbers of employees to small community groups without paid staff. It also covers a range of activities from companies whose trading purpose is to benefit the community in which they work, to local community groups focused on a single issue. The VCS is a valuable contributor to the North East Economy in its own right, which although led by volunteer management boards, employs 4.4% of the region’s workforce, totalling around 47,000 paid employees, and is supported by the work of 143,600 volunteers. Click here to see the RESPONSE FROM THE VOLUNTARY ORAGNISATIONS’ NETWORK NORTH EAST 2D Role as an Intermediary Handling Donations from Charitable Trusts Some grant making trusts limit their giving to registered charities. This can cause problems for groups who are non- registered charitable groups. 2D may be able to help by offering to accept those grants and passing them on to the non- registered charitable groups. 2D must comply with the following formalities in order to stay within the law:
Unfortunately the complexities of this process however the law surrounding this subject is far from simple and 2D must take great care that we are acting legally. For further information contact 2D on 01388 762220
Have you ever considered making a donation to a local The County Durham Foundation provide financial support for individuals, grass-roots groups and other good causes. Last year alone they gave out £2.7m to good causes across our County and this year they need your help to support even more people. As little as £10 a month could help pay for:
You can even give your support to your very own good cause, town or village that’s close to your heart and receive all the tax advantages you’d get for giving to a charity. Chief Executive, Gillian Stacey said, ‘We’re here to provide the means for local people to support local projects. These days giving to the larger national and international charities is very well publicised and often people aren’t aware that they can also put something back into the community in which they live and work. That’s where we come in.’
For more information about giving to County Durham Foundation please call Simon on 0191 383 0055 or visit their website www.countydurhamfoundation.co.uk where you can even donate money online.
The County Durham Compact is an agreement between the voluntary & community sector and the statutory sector on the other setting the terms for partnership working. Please see below a short-and-simple poster summarising the Compact's key principles. The Compact is a set of promises governing the behaviour towards one another of County Durham's statutory bodies and voluntary & community groups. Lots of people know that it exists, but aren't sure exactly what its all about, or what it means for their organisation. Surestart Playbus Timetable Morning 9.3-11.3 Afternoon 1-3 Monday High Etherley Copley Tuesday not out Hutton Magna Wednesday Ingleton Whorlton Thursday Hamsterley Ramshaw Friday Marwood not out For more info. or to check on any alterations call freephone 0800 328 1604 |
The main entrance, corridors, cafeteria and sports hall were full to capacity, with exhibitors from the private, public and voluntary sectors.
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