Inforumation, 2012-05-16, Volume 2012, No. 19

Social Enterprise Funding is now available from West Sussex County Council for 2012/13 and there is to be a local workshop open to applicants on the morning of 25th May at Field Place, Worthing. There are also other workshops in other areas (see below).

Please book your place at the support workshops through: social.enterprise@westsussex.gov.uk, indicating clearly date and venue of the workshop you wish to attend in addition to your contact details (name, organisation, email and telephone number).

Further information about how to apply for this grant and guidelines are available now at: www.westsussex.gov.uk/sef and at www.wssen.org.uk

Do also call your local Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) for an informal chat if you would find it useful to discuss your project plan in advance. Worthing CVS is on 01903 528619.

Workshop Dates & Locations

• 22nd May morning- Crawley (Crawley Library)
• 25th May morning-Worthing (Field Place)
• 28th May morning-Billingshurst (Billingshurst Community and Conference Centre)
• 31st May morning-Chichester (University of Chichester)

Full day workshops to help you develop ideas, a business plan and a budget for your bid

• 26th June (north of the county-venue to be confirmed)
• 29th June (south of the county-venue to be confirmed).

To book your place at any of these workshops please email social.enterprise@westsussex.gov.uk, indicating clearly date and venue of the workshop you wish to attend in addition to your contact details (name, organisation, email and telephone number). Please note there is a limited number of places for these events and they will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

These workshops are to assist you with your potential bid for the SEF and we look forward to seeing you then. You may submit a bid irrespective of whether you attend one of these workshops.

The deadline for submissions is the 30th July 2012 and results will be announced in October or earlier if possible. Further info will be posted within the next few days at www.westsussex.gov.uk/sef and at www.wssen.org.uk

Active Sussex has teamed up with Brighton & Hove’s Healthy City Partnership again this year to offer companies and organisations in Sussex the chance to bid for up to £500. We are pleased to announce that the Active & Healthy Workplace fund now open for applications. The fund gives businesses and organisations throughout Sussex the opportunity to trial programmes that boost the health and wellbeing of their staff.

With a maximum of £500 per organisation up for grabs to help run a scheme, there’s never been a better time to get active and healthy at work. The fund is only open for applications for one month, from Tuesday 8 May until Friday the 8 June 2012.

The 2012 guidance notes and application form are below. If you have any questions or would like to talk to someone about a potential application please contact contact Donna Imrie-Browne on Donna@active-solutions.co.uk or 07545 045 453.

Application Form
Guidance Notes

The Sheila McKechnie Fondation (SMK), have announced their annual Social and Economic Justice Award, sponsored by Shelter and Barrow Cadbury Trust.

It is an award for individuals, aimed at campaigners who are tackling social and economic disadvantage and inequality, so could well apply to people within community or voluntary groups.Winners receive a tailored package of support, including one to one coaching and a residential skills-building weekend.

More about the scheme, including a video of last year’s winner, and application and nomination information are available on the website.

Contact: SMK Website: www.smk.org.uk/social-and-economic-justice-20/

Public Speaking, 10am-4pm  30th June 2012, at the Shoreham Centre, £58

This workshop will look at the variety of situations that arise when we have to speak in public. Find out how to tackle planning a presentation, writing the script and most importantly how to present it.

The day will look at how to cope with nerves, forgetting your lines and strategies that will help you to be successful, and enjoy the occasion.

To find out more and how to book go to www.sussexlearningsolutions.org.uk  or telephone 0845 8737663.

The Skillshare Project has attracted some more major companies based in our County. Discussions are at an early stage but we look forward to announcing the household names over the coming weeks.

They will join the likes of Natures Way Foods and The Body Shop in giving their employees paid time off to help charities and social enterprises with some important projects.

In particular these businesses are looking for 1-10 day team-based opportunities for their employees, please register these vacancies on the site at www.skillshare-westsussex.org.uk/

For longer-term vacancies (of more than 10 days) don’t forget to contact your local Volunteer Centre

www.westsussexvolunteering.org.uk

West Sussex Mediation Service invite you to their first charity event on Sat. 9th June at the Brighton Road Baptist Church, Brighton Road, Horsham, RH13 5SB.

Vivace, the choir are providing their services for free. They recently featured on Have I Got News For You highlighting a competition to choose a ‘national anthem’ for Cheddar Cheese! See the video here http://www.vivace.org.uk/

Tickets are £8 and available from WSMS Office, Alphacom House, 8a Oakhill Road, Horsham, RH13 5SB. Tel: 01403 258900 or email info@wsms.org.uk 

Flyer

Tickets can be purchased online - £1 for 5 tickets. Loads of good prizes all listed on the website. Our target is £1000 - if you could share the link that would be great.

Loads of amazing prizes including: BRIGHTON BEACH HOTEL STAY – 1 night stay for 2 people plus breakfast at the 3* Royal Albion Hotel, Brighton,  · SUNDAY CABARET & MEAL FOR 4 + BOTTLE OF WINE – The Queens Hotel, Brighton,  · BRIGHTON BEACH HOTEL MEAL FOR 4 + BOTTLE OF WINE – 3* Royal Albion Hotel, Brighton,  · £30 BESPOKE CAKE VOUCHER from Choccywoccydoodah, Brighton· £50 SPA VOUCHER from Cloud Nine, Worthing· LUNCH FOR 2 IN BRIGHTON, at Pomegranate Restaurant· DINNER FOR 2 IN BRIGHTON, at The Swan Bar & Bistro· SEALIFE FAMILY TICKET, 2 adults + 2 children· BRIGHTON WHEEL CAPSULE, 6 adults + 2 children· 2 x BOTTLES OF WINE· HAIRCUT AND FACIAL from Look Fantastic,

For the full list of prizes and to purchase a ticket visit www.blueprint22.org.uk/raffle.php

About Blueprint 22
Blueprint 22 is a not-for-profit organisation aimed at anyone aged 16-25 years old in Worthing and the surrounding area - Brighton through to Littlehampton.

Our aim is to encourage young people to get motivated and involved in tailor-made projects designed specifically by young people for young people - with the support of the Blueprint 22 team.

Blueprint 22 is steered by a committee of young people who help to keep the work current and on-trend.  We are always looking for help and support and we welcome ALL young people - so come on, get involved.

Are you an enthusiastic and experienced Play Assistant who has empathy with children and young people with a diversity of special needs (e.g. physical disability, learning needs etc?

This vacancy is for our Saturday sessions 8.30am – 3.30pm.

The ideal candidate will be patient and understanding, cheerful and outgoing. You will need a flexible approach and be prepared to meet a challenge. A relevant NVQ qualification is desirable but if you have good previous experience, not essential. A driving licence is desirable but not essential. References and CRB checks will be required. Rate of pay: £7.50 per hour.

Closing date for applications: Friday 25th May. Contact Adur Special Needs Project: info@adurspecialneedsproject.com or telephone 01273 441866