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Armed Forces Charities

22/06/2008 by admin.

This site has comprehensive lists of useful contacts.

Eddy Jackson
www.cyrene.co.uk
info@cyrene.co.uk
Phone: 0780 9233 688
SkypeIn: 0161 408 6880
Skype: cyrene-consulting

HR Process Consultation and
Human Capability Management
Facilitating insights and solutions

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Premier Australian community website

26/05/2008 by admin.

Here is a premier Australian community website with help sheets on every aspect of running a community organisation.

As in any type of activity, leadership at the community level is about ensuring good management.

Community Leadership Resource Centre - Help Sheets

• Building Business Community Partnerships
• Revitalising your Board
• Transferring Board Knowledge for Succession
• Leadership and Human Resources
• Fiduciary Responsibilities
• Financial Management and your group
• Establishing a Fundraising Strategy
• Compliance and not-for-profit groups
• Establishing a Business Plan for your community Group
• Involving Young People in Community
• Clarifying the roles of the Board and staff
• Entrepreneurial Audits for community groups
• Legal Structuring of Community Groups
• Marketing and Communications and your community group
• Modern Governance
• Performance Indicators for your community group
• Instituting Business methods and organisational procedures
• Creating Board sub-committees
• Preparing to establish a Community Development business
• Planning, Recruiting, Managing and Retaining Volunteers
o Recruiting new volunteers to your group
o Managing Volunteers
o Retaining your volunteers
• Mobilising the Community
• Succession Planning for community groups.
• Strategic and Operational Planning
• Tax and Community Groups
• Running a Community Consultative Process

Community Leadership Resource Centre - Site Map

Eddy Jackson
www.cyrene.co.uk
info@cyrene.co.uk
Phone: 0780 9233 688
SkypeIn: 0161 408 6880
Skype: cyrene-consulting

HR Process Consultation and
Human Capability Management
Facilitating insights and solutions

www.communicationuk.com

http://bopeve481.blogspot.com/ 

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RADAR: The Disability Network

18/05/2008 by admin.

RADAR is the UK’s largest disability campaigning network, with over 900 individual and organisational members.

It’s vision is a just and equal society whose strength is human difference. RADAR’s  mission is to enable individuals, networks and policy-makers to do things differently.

Eddy Jackson
www.communicationuk.com
www.cyrene.co.uk 

Charity PR Charity Media Relations

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Support for young disabled people setting up a business

11/04/2008 by admin.

Support for young disabled people setting up a business.

This Connexion’s site has detailed information and links.

Eddy Jackson
www.cyrene.co.uk
www.communicationuk.com 

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Registering a charity

11/04/2008 by admin.

Association of International Accountants Registering a Charity

This is a link to a powerpoint that illustrates the UK Charity Commission’s guidelines for legally  setting up a new charity.

Eddy Jackson
www.cyrene.co.uk
www.communicationuk.com

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Social Enterprises

31/03/2008 by admin.

There is no dedicated ‘pot’ of money for Social Firms either nationally or regionally and, as we know, there is currently no financial or fiscal incentive for starting up a Social Firm so it does require an element of research to identify where the opportunities exist. It is always a challenge to stay up to date with what funding and finance opportunities exist for developing social enterprises but we have made an attempt below to be as helpful as we can in this regard.

Eddy Jackson
www.cyrene.co.uk
info@cyrene.co.uk
Phone: 0780 9233 688
SkypeIn: 0161 408 6880
Skype: cyrene-consulting

HR Capability Management
Developmental Process Consultation

Facilitating insights and solutions
for individuals, teams and organisations.

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National Disability Organisations

29/03/2008 by admin.

• AbilityNet - are a charity that offers advice to people with disabilities on all aspects of computer usage for employment, communication, education, or just for fun.
• Action for Blind People - is a national charity which aims to enable blind and partially sighted people to enjoy equal opportunities in every aspect of their lives through work, leisure, housing and support.
• Aidis Trust - lets Disabled People know how to maintain and adapt their computers. It tells them about a huge range of adaptations with installation and user guides. It also has reviews by end users and has a shop giving significant discounts on adaptations and computers for people who get DLA or AA.
• British Council for Disabled People (BCODP) - was set up by disabled people in 1981 to promote full equality and participation within society. They are an umbrella organisation that represents some 130 organisations run and controlled by disabled people.
• Disabled Information Advice Line (DIAL) UK - DIAL provides a link to information for people with disabilities, and to advice providers.
• Disability Sport England - creates opportunities for participation in sport for people with all disabilities.
• Disabled Workers Co-operative - has an on-line database of the skills, services and products disabled people have to offer and a job vacancies portal.
• Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) - this national charity provides free, impartial advice and information about all types of daily living equipment for older and disabled people. This is done through the DLF website, their work with healthcare professionals and voluntary sector partners and their helpline service DLF has one of the largest Equipment Demonstration Centres in the UK.
• Down’s Heart Group - a charity offering support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down’s Syndrome.
• Epilepsy Action (British Epilepsy Association) - The Epilepsy Action helpline provides advice and information on all aspects of living with epilepsy. They aim to reply to helpline queries by email within 48 hours.
• Keep Able - Provides mobility and lifestyle ideas.
• MENCAP - Working with people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.
• The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) - is an organisation of parents, families and carers which exists to support parents in enabling their child to maximise their skills and abilities.
• Rethink - Helping everyone affected by severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, to recover a better quality of life.
• RNID - Support and information for people who are deaf and hard of hearing
• Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) - If you need to register as blind, contact the RNIB.
• Scope - helps people with cerebral palsy to achieve equality in society.
• SeeAbility (Royal School for the Blind) - works with adults who are blind or partially sighted, and have a range of additional disabilities. The charity works to encourage people’s independence and to enhance their quality of life. They are also involved in research projects and training courses for professionals who work with people who are blind or partially sighted

Eddy Jackson
www.communicationuk.com/

Facilitating insights and solutions
for individuals, teams and organisations.

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Guide to home care : : Finance and Funding

12/03/2008 by admin.

Guide to Care at Home

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Disability Links

08/03/2008 by admin.

Wheelchair Users …The Irish Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Home page of the Irish Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus

Other Disabilities.

 National Organisations .

 Visually Impaired

Hearing Problems

  • British Deaf Association
    The BDA is the UK’s largest national organisation run by Deaf people, for Deaf people. They represent the Deaf community.
  • Deaf 24/7 - resource for all British Sign Language and deafness related information
  •  Deaf Broadcasting Council
    The DBC monitors access to TV and video for deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people.
  • DeafPlus
    DeafPlus works to encourage integration and equality between deaf and hearing people in all areas of life.
  •  Disability Rights Commission
    The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is an independent body that works to eliminate discrimination against disabled people and promote equality of opportunity.
  • Hearing Concern
    Hearing Concern is a national charity dedicated to improving the quality of life of those who are hard of hearing.
  •  Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
    Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is a registered charity that trains dogs to alert severely and profoundly deaf people to sounds they cannot hear such as the alarm clock, baby cry, smoke alarm and many others.
  •  Jewish Deaf Association
    The JDA offers support, information and a range of social, cultural and educational programmes for its d/Deaf members, people with all levels of hearing loss, tinnitus sufferers, and hearing people living or working with deaf and hard of hearing people.
  • The LINK Centre for Deafened People
    National UK organisation for deafened people that helps them adjust to deafness in everyday living through rehabilitation and life skills programmes, trains health care professionals in acquired deafness, and conducts research that will advance the understanding of this type of deafness.
  • * National Association of Deafened People
    The NADP provides information and support for deafened people who have lost all or most of their useful hearing, and for their families and friends, to help enable them to regain their independence and enjoy the best quality of life.
  • National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS)
    NDCS is an organisation of parents, families and carers which exists to support parents in enabling their child to maximise their skills and abilities; and works to facilitate this process by every means possible.
  •  Royal Association for Deaf People (RAD)
    RAD strives to meet the individual needs of Deaf children and adults and deafblind people through the provision of services and the use of RAD Centres for Deaf People.
  • Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID)
    RNID is the largest charity representing the 9 million deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK. They offer a range of services, and provide information and support on all aspects of deafness, hearing loss, and tinnitus.
  • Scottish Council on Deafness
    National co-ordinating body for voluntary and statutory organisations which cater for a wide range of needs of Deaf Sign Language users, deafened, deafblind and hard of hearing people, their families, carers and professionals working with them.
  • UK Council on Deafness (UKCoD)
    The UK Council on Deafness works with and for deaf organisations in the UK by providing information, advice and support.

National Organisations .

Other Disabilities.

  • Directgov - comprehensive directory of public services for people with disabilities

Eddy Jackson
info@cyrene.co.uk
www.cyrene.co.uk
www.communincationuk.com
Phone: 0780 9233 688
SkypeIn: 0161 408 6880
Skype: cyrene-consulting Facilitating insights and solutions
for individuals, teams and organisations.

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March Grant Schemes

08/03/2008 by admin.

B&Q ‘One Planet Living’ Awards 2008 ( UK ) B&Q has announced that the all-new ‘One Planet Living’ (OPL) Awards for 2008 are now open for applications. The awards give the opportunity for community or charitable organisations such as environmental groups, community organisations, schools, charities or sports clubs across the country to each win between £1,000 and £10,000 worth of B&Q products to help regenerate local areas and will support environment/energy saving, natural habitats/wildlife and local culture/heritage projects. The closing date for applications is the 28th March 2008. Funding for Veterans Day Events 2008 ( UK ) The Ministry of Defence has announced that it is seeking applications from local communities and organisations to host celebrations and events to raise public awareness of Veterans Week. A total of £500,000 is available for events that highlight the contributions of veterans past and present. Veterans Week runs from 23rd – 29th June 2008 and the application deadline is the 30th May 2008

Active Living Fund ( UK )Grants of up to £1,000 are available through the Kelloggs Active Living Fund for projects that remove the “barriers” which stop people being active. The fund is open to charities and other voluntary and community organisations as well as Schools for activities that directly lead to people taking part in sustained physical activity. Applications can be made at any time. Positive Destinations Grants Programme Now Open for Applications (UK) BBC Children in Need and the Hunter Foundation have announced that they are now accepting applications under a new £2 million grants programme to fund innovative and effective projects for the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK. The programme will seek to support projects that target either key points in determining a young person’s future (i.e. pre-school, transition from primary to secondary education and the 14 – 16 year period prior to work or further education). The closing date for applications will be the 30th March 2008.Community Cash Awards ( UK ) The Awards, worth £250 to £5,000, are available to disadvantaged 14 to 25-year-olds who want to transform their area and learn practical skills. Projects must be run and managed by people between the ages of 14 and 25; clearly benefit the local community; benefit the people running the project; and be a new or developing project. Previous projects supported include; an amateur boxing project to give young people greater confidence. Applications can be made at any time.

GRANTS FOR CHARITIES AND VOLUNTARY ORGSGannett Foundation Grants (England, Scotland and Wales) The Gannett Foundation, is inviting applications to supports projects which take a creative approach to education and neighbourhood improvements, economic development, youth development, community problem solving, assistance to disadvantaged people, environmental conservation and cultural enrichment. The grants available range from £1,000 – £5,000 (more may be available for exceptional projects). The closing date for applications is the 20th March 2008.

Cash Back for Communities Scheme Opens for Applications ( Scotland ) Grants will be given to projects from areas of multiple deprivation to fill gaps in provision for young people in those areas. The emphasis is on youth work interventions constructed with and for young people in the in the 10 – 19 age group.. Applications must be with us on or before 25 April 2008. Lloyds TSB Foundations to Receive £37.1 Million in 2008 (UK) The Lloyds TSB Group has announced that the four Lloyds TSB Foundations across the UK will receive £37.1 million this year to fund charities supporting disadvantaged people and community groups across the UK. The independently run Lloyds TSB Foundations form one of the largest grant-making trusts in the UK and have distributed over £330 million since 1987. Funding through the Foundation is primarily made through two grant programmes.

Advice Plus (England)The Big Lottery Fund (BIG) has announced that it is now accepting applications for funding through Round 2 of the Advice Plus programme. Earlier this year, in Round One BIG awarded £30 million to 71 advice agencies across England . Organisations funded included Citizens Advice Bureaus, Disability and Welfare Associations, employment organisations, local Law Centres, Age Concern, Refugee and Asylum Advice Centres, etc.   The closing date for applications is the 1st April 2008.Impetus Trust ( UK ) Charities that work with and want to improve the lives of disadvantaged people have the opportunity to apply for funding through the Impetus Trust. The investment package which Impetus offers is flexible but is most likely to be between £150,000- £300,000. Applications can be submitted at any time.

Coalfields Regeneration Trust ( England ) The Coalfields Regeneration Trust in England has announced that it is to get a further three years funding from March 2008 onwards. The Trust provides a variety of grants ranging from £500 through its community chest to help small organisations develop to larger grants of up to £300,000 to bigger voluntary, community and statutory organisations. Funding to Support Community Initiatives ( Scotland ) Small Community based organisations with a project idea that will be of benefit to their local community are able to apply for funding of up to £5,000 to the Scottish Community Foundations. The Scottish Community Foundation provides a range of grants to be eligible, groups need to have an annual income of less than £250,000 and the grant will need to spent within 12 months. Applications can be made at any time. Funding for Community Development ( Wales ) The People and Places programme has £66 million between 2005 and 2009, to fund capital and revenue projects that support co-ordinated action by people to make their communities better places to live. The fund is open to the community, voluntary and public sector. A recent example includes a grant of £56,000 to support a community centre in Carmarthenshire to develop activities that will strengthen community spirit and reduce isolation. Applications can be made at any time

Eddy Jackson
info@cyrene.co.uk
www.cyrene.co.uk
www.communincationuk.com
Phone: 0780 9233 688
SkypeIn: 0161 408 6880
Skype: cyrene-consultingFacilitating insights and solutions
for individuals, teams and organisations.

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