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Wigan Business Awards 2010
1st July 2010
It's time to think about entering for this year's Wigan business awards or nominating a company you know. Closing date for nominations is 12th August and the trophies will be awarded at a gala dinner in Wigan on 19th November.
The awards give Wigan businesses a great opportunity to generate positive publicity for their products and services as well as offering the chance to entertain key clients at the annual awards dinner.
2010 sees three new awards: for Business Continuity, Exporting/International Trade, and Commitment to the Community. So we have eleven awards to tempt you.
You can nominate yourselves or someone else - the scheme is open to all Wigan businesses not just Chamber members.
More information and nomination forms can be found at www.gmchamber.co.uk/wiganbusinessawards
The process is as follows:
All nomination forms to be sent in by 12 August.
Shortlisting (three per category) undertaken by Chamber staff by 3rd September. Businesses and media notified.
From 6th September, media run articles on shortlisted businesses up to 15th November.
Panel-style judging in mid-October to select the winner in each category.
Gala dinner award ceremony on 19th November.
Media publicity for winners in wc 22nd November.
Cover story in December/January edition of Chamber magazine 53 degrees sent to over 5000 Chamber members.
If you would like any further information, please don't hesitate to phone me, or let me know if you would like to have a chat to any of last year's winners or shortlisted businesses and I will try and arrange that.
Patrick Prinsloo
Local Policy Manager
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
0161 237 4250 / 0781 562 4028
patrick.prinsloo@gmchamber.co.uk
www.gmchamber.co.uk
Fax: 0161 237 3277
Wigan CVS summer programme
30th June 2010
Wigan Council for Voluntary Service news and information summer 2010
Tuesday 6th July 2010
12.30pm – 4.30pm
At the Marquee, DW Stadium, Wigan, WN5 0UH
CVS strongly encourages groups working with or having an interest in future services for young people to attend this event!
It is essential that we all create relationships and increase our knowledge of commissioning. It is a route to sustainability and a necessary part of the current new future.
Aim of the Session:
To increase the understanding of the world of commissioning in Wigan and for commissioners to increase their understanding of the needs of 3rd sector.
Lunch will be provided along with opportunities for networking. To book onto this event please contact;
Leanne Roscoe, CYPS, Strategy & Commissioning Team
Tel: 01942 486278, email l.roscoe@wigan.gov.uk
Training – booking up fast!
Are you a committee member or a Charity trustee? Would you like to brush up on your skills?
CVS have organised a series of special training events to help you in your role. They cover all aspects of being on a committee so take your pick from the list below. Please pass this information onto other members of your organisation so that they can benefit as well.
At every session lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Role of the chairperson – ½ day
Tuesday 29th June
Abram Community Centre
10am – 2pm (arrive from 9.30am for 10am start)
Role of the secretary – ½ day
Tuesday 6th July
Westleigh High School
10am – 2pm (arrive from 9.30am for 10am start)
Minute taking – 1 day
Thursday 8th July
Higher Folds Community Centre
10am – 3pm (arrive from 9.30am for 10am start)
Role of the treasurer – ½ day
Tuesday 13th July
Higher Folds Community Centre
10am – 2pm (arrive from 9.30am for 10am start)
If you are on a committee but don’t have a role of chair, treasurer or secretary you still have responsibilities and this session is for you:
Role of the ‘other’ committee member/trustee – ½ day
Tuesday 20th July
Higher Folds Community Centre
10am – 2pm (arrive from 9.30am for 10am start)
To book onto any of these training sessions please reply to Heather Lomas at CVS, by email: HYPERLINK "mailto:mnightingale@cvswl.org" hlomas@cvswl.org or tel: 01942 686238.
Health & Nutrition Course
This is a popular 1 day course which is accredited at Level 2 by the Chartered Institute of Health & Nutrition (CIEH)
Learn more about the benefits of a healthy diet, which foods contain protein, fats, carbohydrates and vitamins. Also learn more about food labelling and recommended levels of salt in the diet.
With support from the Coalfields Regeneration Trust we are able to offer this course absolutely FREE to the first 8 people who book and who live in a coalfield area so book your places early to avoid disappointment.
For more information or to book a place contact Wendy or Beaulah 01942 514234
Hubs And Pods
WiganLife In Partnership With Groundwork, Douglas Valley Community & Wigan and Leigh CVS
HUBS AND PODS
Facilities for the local Voluntary and Community Sector
Following the successful launch in December of the Groundwork Hub, we are pleased to move to the next phase of this partnership project.
Are you a voluntary or community organization based in the Borough?
Do you need?
Occasional use of a desk, phone, computer with full internet access and copier
Part-time fully equipped office space?
Or even your own exclusive office space?
At an affordable price, and a location convenient to you?
We are poised to move quickly in order to refer you to local space that meets your needs!
If you would like any further information, or would like to discuss your requirements please contact Hilary Simpson on 01942 705656 between 10am-2pm or hilary.simpson@dvcommunity.org.uk.
THIRD SECTOR NEWS & INFORMATION
The Work Programme
What does this mean for the local Voluntary Sector?
Thursday 15th July 2010
9:30 – 1pm (including lunch)
There is a unique opportunity to combine the best of the third sector, the voluntary sector and the private sector to reinvigorate our welfare-to-work system.”
David Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform, 2nd June 2010.
The coalition government has announced plans to launch a single Work Programme for claimants of employment-related benefits from summer 2011. This will aim to deliver personalised, flexible support for all claimants who have a realistic prospect of gaining employment in future.
This conference will give delegates a chance to hear more about this activity and how it might operate, and to make their ideas and concerns known at this early stage in the development of the programme.
Are you interested in accessing mainstream DWP contracts?
Are you interested in delivering support for people returning to work?
Do you have inside knowledge of the barriers people can face in accessing or returning to work?
Would you like to hear about innovative work already being carried out by Greater Manchester voluntary organisations?
Would you like to discuss the project with Greater Manchester partners and with potential prime contractors?
This event is aimed at: Greater Manchester voluntary organisations that support people out of work due to a health condition, plus local infrastructure organisations
Booking forms available from Sue Barrett; e-mail sue.barrett@gmcvo.org.uk or call 0161 277 1001
Further details available from Tanya Coutts: tanya.coutts@gmcvo.org.uk or call 0161 277 1002.
Venue details: St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester M12 6FZ 0161 277 1010
English for speakers of other languages training
ESOL sessions are offered at Platt Bridge Community Centre 10 a.m. to 12 noon every Monday, Sunshine House Community Centre, Scholes Precinct, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday and the International Learning Centre 11 – 11a Upper Dicconson Street, Wigan
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Free goods available to community groups
Giving World Online (GWO) is a scheme set up to help to community groups and charities access free surplus goods from businesses and organisations whilst at the same time helping reduce the amount of goods sent to landfill.
In the next three months GWO will be engaging with businesses in the North West region to encourage them to use GWO's free service to redirect their surplus goods onto charities and groups that could make use of them for their beneficiaries.
Director Rama Bhalla said: "Our service is available to all charities and community groups but we are particularly aware that many smaller organisations are often volunteer-led or operate on very limited funds. We are focussing our efforts on engaging more businesses to use GWO to directly help community groups in their locality access surplus stock which could be of great benefit".
Since GWO's soft launch in December 2008 more than half a million pounds worth of quality goods have been redirected from landfill to UK charities.
Plans are to expand the reach of the organisation and Rama added: "Any bona fide community group or charity can visit our website and register to receive goods as well as publicising items that they need. The process is very simple."
For further details visit www.givingworldonline.com
Giving World Online,92 Burleys Way, Leicester, LE1 3BD
The launch of Wigan Community Energy Company CIC
10am – 12.30pm Thursday July 1st, at Wigan Cricket Club
Over the last few years we have all become much more aware of all the issues surrounding “energy”. We've seen the price of our electricity and gas soar, we've learned about the effects of increasing amounts of carbon in the atmosphere, and we've begun to come to terms with the fact that oil and gas are getting harder and harder to find. Energy companies have studied how their grids and networks operate – and they have realised that their size makes them inefficient. Generating power closer to where its used (known as “decentralisation”) is much more efficient.
We know now - our whole approach to energy is going to have to change.
We've set up Wigan Community Energy Company CIC to help to address these issues in Wigan borough. We would like to make our third sector as green as possible – and save our local organisations some money too!
We can help with -
Cooperative purchasing of energy on behalf of communities and community groups. We can then ALL get cheaper, cleaner energy.
Wigan Energy CIC will also conduct free energy efficiency surveys for community and voluntary groups, and will report to you on what you can do to make your buildings more energy efficient
We'll also assess your buildings for installations of renewable energy systems (like solar power, combined heat and power, small scale wind, ground source heat pumps, etc)
If your building is suitable for renewable energy technologies we'll advise you on what your financial options are. We'll help you put together a package which will allow you to install the new technology and pay for it without using any of your financial reserves. We'll manage the various incentives for you if you want, and make sure that you're getting the best return possible. Renewable energies can quickly start to generate pure profit for your group – don't miss this chance!
And we'll use all these activities to provide training and employment to young people in Wigan, preparing them for employment in the growing green technologies and services sector.
Taken together, all of these activities can help us to make our third sector one of the greenest in the country – and can help all these member organisations save money too, while meeting their obligations to work in a sustainable way. We'll help the sector to achieve a high standard of energy performance – and we'll even help you to make money from renewable energies if possible!
Why not come along to our launch day – if you follow this link www.eventelephant.com/wigancommunityenergy - you can register for the event. If you're not able to come along to the launch you can still book us to do an energy. assessment of your building – just give us a ring or an email and we'll sort it out!
Oh and don't forget – if you have a lot of drivers working for you we'll do free Ecodriving training too!
Paul Halfpenny, Wigan Community Energy Company CIC:
paul.halfpenny@wiganrecycles.eu, 01942 516297
New online support for LGBT carers
New services for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) carers in the North West have been launched by the Lesbian and Gay Foundation.
LGBT carers provide unpaid care to a relative or friend who could not manage without their help due to illness, age, disability or addiction. LGBT carers will be able to go online to find information, discussions and support at their fingertips, or attend a new support group in Manchester to find information and support in person.
For more information about these services, contact Glenn Street on 0161 234 4254. Website Link: www.lgf.org.uk/carers
EVENTS
Wigan & Leigh Pensioners Link
We are launching our 4th Mini-Link on:
THURSDAY 8TH JULY, 2010 10.00AM - 12.00nOON
at LOWTON ST MARY'S CHURCH HALL, NEWTON ROAD, LOWTON. We are inviting organisations to come along and display their information, tables will be provided. We have had feedback from our 3 previous launches that people have actually gained access to services as a result of attending. If you require any further details or to confirm if you are able to join us please ring Sue or Jeanette on 01942 261753.
Good Governance: Developing better governance in voluntary and community organisations
Thursday, 22 July 2010, 9:30am - 1:30 pm: St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester M12 6FZ.
This half-day conference will address key issues in developing effective governance on voluntary sector boards and management committees. There will be a presentation on the key features of good governance, including the Code of Good Governance, an update on charity law, and workshops providing participants with the opportunity to debate and learn about specific governance issues.
The event, organised by GMCVO, is aimed at new and established chairs and trustees of VCS organisations, managers involved in improving the governance of their organisations and staff with responsibility for advising trustees.
More information: www.gmcvo.org.uk/node/2022. Bookings: Susan Barrett, 0161 277 1001, sue.barrett@gmcvo.org.uk
Leigh Sports Village 10k Run
The Leigh Sports Village legacy 10k will start and finish at the prestigious Leigh Sports Village stadium and will follow routes around the beautiful Pennington Flash County Park. The 10k is open to anyone above the age of 15 and no matter what your ability we want you to take part.
The Fun Run is a 2012m route inspired by the London 2012 Olympics Games and is specifically open to children aged 7-15 and people with a disability.
The idea is that groups and organisations can get someone to run and be sponsored to raise money for their own individual organisation or group. This is a good opportunity for groups to raise a bit of money. See the link below.
http://www.activesynergy.org/event_detail.php?event_id=2
FUNDING NEWS
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Access to Learning Award - Now Open to Applications
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's Access to Learning Award is given annually to a public library or similar organisation, which has a commitment to offering the public free access to information technology. The Award, for existing and innovative projects, carries a prize of up to US $1 million.
The 2011 Access to Learning Award has now opened to applications. The Award is a reward for work already accomplished by an organisation and should be used to further expand the recipient organisation's efforts to provide free access to information technology.
Applications are particularly encouraged from institutions in developing countries or those working with disadvantaged communities. Preference will be given to organisations that reach out to under-served groups, such as poor or disabled patrons, or those from minority communities.
Applications must be submitted by 30 September 2010.
www.gatesfoundation.org
Comic Relief Older People's Programme - Now Open to Expressions of Interest
Comic Relief's Older People's Programme aims to support older people in the UK to bring positive change to their communities, enabling them to contribute their time, energy and skills to those individuals who need it most.
Expressions of Interest are invited from community groups and organisations that are targeting their work at older people aged 65 and over.
Comic Relief is looking to fund projects where older people are:
acting as mentors to vulnerable young people;
giving support to their peers who may be isolated;
acting as advocates around the needs and rights of those with caring duties;
and running social enterprises.
Comic Relief particularly welcomes applications which address the needs of those in the community who experience the greatest levels of isolation and exclusion.
Grants of between £15,000 and £40,000 are available for up to three years and applicants must be able to demonstrate the active engagement of older people in the development and delivery of the work.
The deadline for Expressions of Interest is 3 September 2010.
Comic Relief UK Grant Programme - Cycle 4 Now Open to Applications
Comic Relief's UK Grant Programme aims to bring about positive and lasting change in the lives of poor and disadvantaged people in the UK by investing in work that addresses people's immediate needs, as well as tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice.
Registered charities and voluntary organisations (including social enterprises and community interest companies) in the UK are invited to apply for grants of between £25,000 and £40,000.
Grants are available to cover running or capital costs of organisations or projects under the following programmes:
Mental Health.
Domestic and Sexual Abuse.
Refugee and Asylum Seeking Women.
Sexually Exploited and Trafficked Young People.
Young People and Alcohol.
Young People with Mental Health Problems.
Local Communities.
The deadline for Cycle 4 applications is 17 September 2010. www.comicrelief.com
Hilden Charitable Fund opens for new applications
The Hilden Charitable Fund awards grants to projects that address disadvantage, particularly those in support of causes less likely to attract public funding.
The Fund's current funding priorities in the UK are as follows:
• Homelessness;
• Asylum seekers and refugees;
• Community-based initiatives for young people aged 16-25;
• Penal affairs.
Applications are invited from registered charities and other charitable organisations in the UK, although preference is given to charities with an income of less than £200,000 per year.
Grants are rarely given to well-funded national charities, as funding is directed largely at supporting work at a community level within the Fund's categories of interest.
The deadline for applications is the first week in September 2010.
Further information and application details from www.hildencharitablefund.org.uk.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Due to the volume of submissions to our weekly E-Bulletin, we would draw your attention to the following guidelines:
Priority is given to the Third Sector and Community Organisations.
Submissions must be in the form of a compatible version word document and must use , Arial Font ,Size 12
No logos or images can be attached as they take up too much room and cause system failures
Submissions may be edited for format and length
CVS is not responsible for the content of any items contributed for publication and reserves the right to apply discretion in all items chosen for publication.
Wigan & Leigh Council for Voluntary Service, 93 Church Street, Leigh, WN7 1AZ. Tel: 01942 514234, Email: info@cvswl.org
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