Feed Editor 1 Jun 2006 17:52:29 GMT News and updates from Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service - jobs, funding news, Compact... sign up, keep up-to-date! http://www.pcvs.co.uk/ en pcvs@pcvs.co.uk Community Chest Funding. For groups already working or newly setting up in Parnwell we are now able to offer a smaller grants programme, the Community Chest. Applications are from £500 to £5000 and can cover work supporting any one (or all) of the 3 priority areas, which are Community Involvement; Safety and Youth Issues and the Environment. 12 Jun 2007 17:41:37 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/fairshare_documents.html 3796D354-6129-49BD-9C85-8806023083B4 In an exciting development Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service are looking to recruit several volunteers to act as reporters, gathering news and info about the voluntary sector in Peterborough! This is a great opportunity to try something different and develop skills in new areas! 12 Jun 2007 16:50:56 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/volunteer_ideas.html BBE56116-4AF1-4899-BA31-540A33988D4C The annual Peterborough Volunteer Awards Evening will take place on Thursday 22nd November 2007 at Peterborough Town Hall. A nominations pack is available if you want to nominate a volunteer for an award. 12 Jun 2007 16:47:54 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/volawards.html AF064FFC-9A88-44AD-9F80-1D446DFF2002 A copy of the Peterborough Compact Volunteer Code is now available from the PCVS webs site. 7 Jun 2007 13:52:50 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/compact.html 5288FB32-6E6A-4C5A-B082-9B3632D5B560 21 Hours Per Week Salary: NJC Scale Pt 21 (£10,207) per annum The person appointed will work on our Direct Payments Project providing support to people who choose to buy their own care instead of having it organised by Peterborough Primary Care Trust. If you feel you could help disabled people by assisting them to manage their Direct Payments we would like to hear from you. 5 Jun 2007 16:02:12 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/recruit.html Employment BC5CE505-9395-4422-A272-9A8FBE4E1E91 In January of 2007 PCVS undertook a local survey of training needs in the Peterborough Voluntary Sector. This report was commissioned by Capacity Builders as part of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough County Infrastructure Work. This report is now available : http://www.pcvs.co.uk/publications.html 25 Apr 2007 17:38:47 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/publications.html E4B74DCB-DE83-4FE7-971A-BD4C7A6E106E In January 2007 PCVS contacted member groups to invite them to be part of a Peterborough Voluntary Sector training directory. Read more : http://www.pcvs.co.uk/news_spotlight3.html 25 Apr 2007 00:52:02 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/news_spotlight3.html 0D959EB0-2535-413F-9BF3-353FFC96C934 PCVS OPEN DAY - THURSDAY 10TH MAY - 10am to 6pm. Come along and have a look round Lincoln Court, talk to the projects, view displays, pick up some information and have a cup of tea at our Open Day on the 10th May. This is a fantastic opportunity for new member groups, existing member groups or anyone else interested in knowing what goes on behind the scenes. Whether you are a carer, someone interested in voluntary work, a voluntary group wanting funding information or group support there will be something for you. Continues... http://www.pcvs.co.uk/news_spotlight2.html 25 Apr 2007 00:37:00 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/news_spotlight2.html D8DB2EB3-4046-4435-BE71-7D0B81574BD9 The Peterborough Compact is an agreement between voluntary organisations and statutory organisations on acceptable standards of behaviour. It covers areas such as funding, consultations, volunteering and minority groups. But let’s face it who really cares? What difference does it make? It’s like voting, you go to the polling booth and look what comes out the other side – politicians. Waste of a pencil. Well you should and this is why... 24 Apr 2007 20:47:17 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/news_spotlight.html 77BF1477-497A-4917-9EF9-04812E206999 The charity allocates grants to registered charities or voluntary and community groups that aim to make a positive difference to children and young people's lives. Grants are targeted at the areas of greatest need, and money is allocated geographically to ensure that children and young people in all corners of the UK receive a balanced share of the money raised. 9 Feb 2007 02:23:35 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/news_funding.html The Fundraising Standards Board have been formed to implement and operate a transparent and open self-regulatory scheme for the fundraising sector. Their purpose is to encourage excellence in fundraising and provide a robust and accessible complaints procedure for members of the public. 9 Feb 2007 02:13:38 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/news_funding.html Reaching Communities is oversubscribed. Since it opened in December 2005, Reaching Communities has become the most popular programme. As a result, it is highly competitive and they receive far more requests than they can support. 9 Feb 2007 02:09:55 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/news_funding.html Over the years it’s had hair, eyes, and a host of other accessories, but it has always stayed the same size – until now! This time it’s massive. 9 Feb 2007 02:07:16 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/news_funding.html Local Area Agreements are an agreement between local authorities and key partners including the voluntary sector to set out local priorities for the next 3 years. The Agreements should ensure that the local 'Compact' is the 'golden thread' that binds groups from different sectors. 9 Feb 2007 02:01:57 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/news_localsector.html Did you know that the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 has been amended by the Equality Act 2006? 9 Feb 2007 01:52:23 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/news_localsector.html The Samaritans have available a Worklife initative to provide in-house training for managers that would help them tackle the problem of stress among staff. It decided to create a Worklife CD-rom on the back of the success of the courses. 9 Feb 2007 01:49:59 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/news_localsector.html The Legal Aid sector has not had any investment for many years and many solicitors are considering stopping or have already stopped legal aid work. The Government is now seeking to make further savings and to introduce an unfair market-based system. 8 Nov 2006 01:45:37 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/news_localsector.html A recent survey by parliamentary think tank The Hansard Society has suggested that MP's are more likely to be swayed by charities than they are by business. 9 Feb 2007 01:31:58 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/news_localsector.html 26th March sees the second ever Putting Peterborough First Conference. Funded by Change UP it will demonstrate good partner working between the voluntary and statutory sector. 9 Feb 2007 01:22:36 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/news_localsector.html Voluntary Sector News PCVS Member’s survey : we would be grateful if you could spend a few moments completing this. Your input is crucial to help as at PCVS plan future training for you and to provide important information to Peterborough City Council for the Local Area Agreement. Please view: http://www.pcvs.co.uk/members.html 8 Dec 2006 20:03:49 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/members.html Affiliate to PCVS and benefit from support and a wide range of member services. If you are a newly formed or established voluntary group in Peterborough find out how affiliation to Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service can help your work. 30 Nov 2006 23:01:04 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/affiliation_pack.html CVS Affiliation The Fenland Archaeological Trust are working with PLB Consulting - a company from North Yorkshire that specialises in such work - to carry out a focus group to inform this funding application with regard to Flag Fen as an organisation where people can do volunteer work. Find out how you can help! 16 Nov 2006 17:11:04 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/flagfen_161106.html Voluntary Groups The annual Peterborough Volunteer Awards Evening will take place on Wednesday 15th November 2006 at Peterborough Town Hall. This well-respected event celebrates and recognises the valuable contributions made by volunteers to the community of Peterborough 13 Oct 2006 00:04:29 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/volawards.html PCVS Events Kim Longlands will shortly be releasing the latest Compact Code for Peterborough, this time covering Funding. To find out more please contact her on 01733 342683 22 Sep 2006 13:39:50 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/compact.html Peterborough Compact PCVS would like to introduce you to Nicola Fenton who has taken over as administrator. 22 Sep 2006 13:31:31 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/contact.html Parentalk require a Peterborough based Transitions Programme Co-ordinator : Please note this is NOT a PCVS opportunity but is a local initiative for Parentalk. 8 Aug 2006 12:18:58 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/recruit.html Job Vacancy PCVS will be hosting a Trustee Exhibition Event at The Cresset in Bretton, Peterborough aimed at providing a wide range of information stands and exhibits to support trustees in their legal and moral roles. 22 Sep 2006 16:05:43 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/pcvsnews.html PCVS Trustees PCVS have added a new links section to their web site providing useful links to local and national resources... 20 Jul 2006 17:59:30 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/links.html Web Site Improvement This first edition of our Group Information Pack has been designed to help you with the setting-up and running of your group, club, society or registered charity. You might be newly formed, wanting help with the first steps to get your group ‘up and running’, or very established, and wishing to expand or become a registered charity. Written and compiled by Sarah Fletcher and Beth Collins this comprehensive, 215 page guide covers the following areas: :: Starting a group or organisation – the initial process :: Volunteers, recruiting and retaining :: Advertising and promoting your group :: Financial procedures :: SORP’s Statement of Recommended Practice :: SORP – Charity Trustee requirements :: Funding and fundraising :: Full Cost Recovery :: Committees :: Events and Open Days :: Quality Standards :: Legal Requirements :: Child protection policy :: Example Policies :: Organisation types Included in the pack are: :: Affiliation pack and membership form :: Local Contacts & support :: Frequently used acronyms and jargon 14 Jul 2006 18:47:07 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/publications.html Peterborough volunteer awards night is planned for 15th November 2006. This increasingly popular and well supported event is based on nominations from local groups and organizations. 12 Jul 2006 18:43:33 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/volawards.html Volunteers PCVS has been asked to lead the local District Plan to ensure Peterborough has an input into the Government Change Up work and Cambridgeshire County Plan. 7 Jul 2006 18:42:26 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/pcvsnews.html Change Up This years Annual General Meeting has been set for Thursday 7th September 2006. The theme this year is communication, in line with the launch of the new Compact Codes of Good Practice in communication. We have asked the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) to provide a guest speaker for the event. Date: Thursday 7th September Time: 11.00 start Venue: John Clare Theatre, Central Library, Peterborough To confirm your attendance please contact Sara Sawyn at PCVS on 01733 342683. 7 Jul 2006 18:36:31 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/pcvsnews.html PCVS Open Meetings Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service have a vacancy for a centre administrator. 18 Jul 2006 17:52:29 GMT http://www.pcvs.co.uk/recruit.html