NWCN Ebulletin 29 June 2022

 
1 PHA Short-Term Funding Programme 2022-2023 
2 Good Relations Week 2022 Funding
3 Sports Grant Aid Programme 2022-2023
4 Branching Out Fund
5 Strategic Finance & Funding Section: Community Funding Bulletins June 2022
6 Digital Strategy - How to grow your Social Enterprises’ online presence
7 Future Innovators Project - FINAL CHANCE TO SIGN UP
8 Free ASIST Training for Community & Voluntary Organisations
9 An Audience with Dame Arlene Foster
10 What is Natural Health and how can you apply the answers to this in your daily life?
11 Latest Offers from Salto Youth
12 Job Opportunity with NWMM
13 Job Opportunity with PAPYRUS
14 CDHN are looking for a Policy Officer!
15 Derg Valley Healthy Living Centre: MOT Event
16 Echo Echo Dance Summer Scheme
17 Summer Student's Exhibition

1 PHA Short-Term Funding Programme 2022-2023 

Making Life Better Through Short-Term Funding Programme


The Public Health Agency (PHA) have identified funding to address Health and Wellbeing in Northern Ireland. The short term funding will support a range of strategic themes and priorities including:

  • 'Making Life Better' (Public health framework) priorities (view here)
  • Protect Life 2 - Suicide Prevention Strategy (view here)
  • Mental Health, Emotional Well-being, Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm

The PHA are inviting community and voluntary sector organisations, through the Clear Project, to apply for non-recurring short term funding to address the outlined themes.

Two types of awards are available under this scheme.

  1. Award one funding of up to £1,000 that non-constituted and constituted non-profit taking Community / Voluntary Sector groups can apply for.
  2. Award two funding of between £1,001 and to a maximum of £5,000 for constituted, non-profit taking Community / Voluntary sector groups.
If you are interested in applying for the short term funding go to www.dhcni.com/pha-short-term-funding-grants for the following documents:
  • Guidance notes
  • Application form
  • Guidelines for completing application form
Closing date – Thursday 21st July 2022 @ 3 pm

For further details please contact:
The Clear Project,  Unit 13, Strabane Enterprise Agency, Orchard Road Industrial Estate, Strabane, BT82 9FR.
Tel: 028 7138 3386 / Email: 
funding@dhcni.com

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2 Good Relations Week 2022 Funding

Good Relations Week will run from Monday 19th to Sunday 25th September and local community groups, voluntary organisations, representative groups, statutory bodies, businesses are all encouraged to get involved.  The theme for this year’s celebration is ‘‘Change Starts With Us’, delivering a programme of events that focus on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals to highlight the political, social, economic, and environmental challenges we face as a region.

As appropriate, it would be great if you could consider hosting an event to support #GRW22 and in addition, if you could share details of #GRW22 with colleagues, key stakeholders and partners, encouraging their support.

This funding is now open for applications for up to £500 per group/organisation. 

Application Form

The closing date for applications is Friday 22nd July @ 12.00pm and all forms should be emailed to pauline.oneill@derrystrabane.com    

 Sports Grant Aid Programme 2022-2023

  • Support for Sport Programme
  • Playing Pitch Maintenance Fund

Call for Applications
Opening date: Thursday 30th June 2022 at 10:00am
Closing date: Friday 29th July 2022 at 3:00pm

For further information please visit: 
Funding - Derry & Strabane Leisure (derrystrabaneleisure.com) FROM Thursday 30th June at 10:00am or contact Sports Development on 028 7125 3253

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4 Branching Out Fund

The Tree Council have announced the re-opening of Branching Out fund in July 2022.

Schools, community groups, parish and town councils, and tree warden networks can apply for between £300 and £1,500.

Find out more and register 
https://bit.ly/3Ni3j1d

5 Strategic Finance & Funding Section: Community Funding Bulletins June 2022

Please find attached the two Community Funding Bulletins for June 2022

The two Bulletins are also available on the Strategic Finance and Funding webpage at: https://www.derrystrabane.com/financeandfunding;
 
Please let me know if you:

  • know anyone who wishes to be added to the Bulletin e-mail circulation list
  • have any queries
  • wish to give feedback, particularly about successful funding applications.#
Karen Dyson: Tel: 02871 253253 Extn 6672
Mobile: 07738 752751
E-mail: 
karen.dyson@derrystrabane.com

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6 Digital Strategy - How to grow your Social Enterprises’ online presence

Wednesday 6th July
10am-12pm
Delivered online by Ciaran Connelly of Profile Tree

  • What content is providing the best results for social enterprises today
  • What social networks are working best and how to optimise for them
  • Some tools that will save you time
  • Q&A Session

This online session is part of the Business Innovation and Growth Programme and will cover Video, Live Video, Social Media, Micro Influencers &SEO
 
To register email 
brian@enterprisenw.com / info@enterprisenw.com or call Enterprise North West on 028 71352693

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 7 Future Innovators Project - FINAL CHANCE TO SIGN UP

Future Innovators would be a great opportunity for any staff, volunteers or community members with an interest in social innovation or social enterprise, who want to develop their business and entrepreneurial skills, or for those who have an idea for a community project that would create social change in their area.

Do you have an idea or business plan that might help improve your community?
Future Innovators can help make it a reality.

We will be providing four full days of bespoke training to help community groups and individuals realise social innovations and enterprises that will have the potential to bring growth and sustainability to their communities 

Our FREE four day training programme will cover subjects such as:
Project Planning, goal setting, motivation, business plans, grants and revenue, marketing, communications and presentation skills.
Attending this training will provide you the opportunity to apply for up to £8,000 in funding for your project or business idea and will also help you access further supports.

Future Innovators training will take place on:
30th June, 1st July, 7th & 8th September
Travel and accommodation expenses for attending the training will be covered.

For more information or to register for the training please email Amy Black on 
ablack@cooperationireland.org
RSVP BEFORE 30th JUNE TO CONFIRM YOUR PLACE!
Website 

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8 Free ASIST Training for Community & Voluntary Organisations

Please note that this training will be delivered Face to Face  
(Not available online)

  • Aim: ASIST is a two-day intensive, interactive, and practice-dominated course designed to help caregivers recognise risk and learn how to intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide.
  • Content:
    • Connecting – sensitize participants to their own attitudes towards suicide
    • Understanding – focuses on providing participants with the knowledge and skills to recognise risk and develop safeplans.  
    • Assisting – presents a model of effective suicide intervention.  
    • Networking – generates information about resources in the local community.
  • For Whom: This workshop is a gatekeeper program suitable for mental health professionals, social workers, counsellors, ambulance staff, community volunteers, etc.
  • Method: Participants develop their skills through observation, supervised simulations experiences and role play in large and small groups

It is required that participants attend suicide awareness training
 e.g., safeTALK, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) or Connections Training prior to attending this workshop.


Course Title: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Dates:   Tuesday 19th & Wednesday 20th July
Venue:  Holywell Trust, Bishop Street, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6PW 
Time:    9am to 5pm 
 
Please note: Participants must attend the entire workshop (two full days 9am - 5pm) otherwise certificates will not be awarded. 

The Clear Project will be using the new booking system for this training.  ** Please ensure that you 
Register on the site before you book your place **  If you have already registered on the new system then please proceed to 
** 
Book your place 
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9  An Audience with Dame Arlene Foster

FWIN in partnership with New Gate Fringe Festival presents an Inspirational Women's Event.

You are invited to an audience with Dame Arlene Foster who will be speaking about "Women in Politics" and "Looking back, moving forward"

This event will be held in the Holywell, DCCP building, 8-12 Bishop Street, Derry/Londonderry on Monday 11th July 2022 at 10am

To register for this event please email 
catherinefwin@gmail.com or visit www.newgatearts.com 

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10 What is Natural Health and how can you apply the answers to this in your daily life?

Organised by Far and Wild (in partnership with North West Community Network)
 
Where: DiverseCity Community Partnership Building, Bishop Street,
When: TODAY - Wednesday 29th June at 11:00am
Refreshments will be served
Please RSVP to 
info@nwcn.org 

 
We invite you to an open discussion at this important time of health recovery, welcoming your contribution and perspective on this topic.  This event is for everyone interested, particularly anyone who may feel they haven't been heard on this issue or who simply wish to know more.
 
Far and Wild believes that debate around how to maintain a healthy life-style- both physically and mentally- particularly during the past 2 years of health-related restrictions, should be supported and allowed to flourish. Please come along and join in the discussion- your opinion is valued and welcome.
 
For further information contact Lawrence on +447775911198 via Whatsapp 
 
Supported by funding from the Community Foundation of NI

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11 Latest Offers from Salto Youth

Please see 
attached document
 for latest offers, including:

  • Roots and Borders
  • Calls for Trainers

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12 Job Opportunity with NWMM

North West Methodist Mission has been delivering services to the homeless in Derry/Londonderry for 80 years.  We provide temporary accommodation and support encouraging independent living and progression to permanent accommodation.

Job Vacancy - Catering Assistant
Ref: CA/NWMM/0722
Work Patter: Evenings 4.30pm - 7.00pm (10 hours per week)
Hourly rate: £9.50 per hour
Location: Methodist City Mission for Homeless Men, 19A Crawford Square, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 7HR

Applicants must have an understanding of hygiene and health and safety considerations within a kitchen environment.  Full training will be provided.

For a full job profile and details on how to apply please email 
hr.talent@nwmm.co.uk

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday 08 July 2022

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13 Job Opportunity with PAPYRUS

PAPYRUS is looking to recruit a Community Development Officer – Derry / Londonderry to engage key partners and stakeholders tailoring support, training and education to create suicide safer communities.

To be successful in this role you will have:
  • English Language and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent grade C or above
  • Degree or professional qualification in Education, Counselling, Training, Psychology, Community Development or Youth Work
  • Experience of leading and working on community-based projects
  • A proven track record of delivering training and/or learning workshops/educational activities
  • Previous successful experience of interagency working and networking with stakeholders
Salary: NJC Scale SCP 18 – 23 (£25,419 progressing incrementally to £28,226 per annum)
Hours: 36
Location: Derry / Londonderry
Contract: Permanent

Please visit their website to review the full job description and person specification for the role.  To apply for the position please complete the application form on the website detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. Please return your completed application to 
HR@papyrus-uk.org or to HR, PAPYRUS, Unit 2 Bankside, Warrington, WA1 1UP.
Closing date: 08/07/2022


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14 CDHN are looking for a Policy Officer!

Salary: NJC Scale SO2 Pt 26-28 (£30,451 - £32,234) + 6% Employer’s pension contribution
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: 1 year fixed term (renewable subject to funding)
Location: CDHN office with flexibility to work from home. Travel to locations across NI, Ireland and UK as required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Community Development & Health Network (CDHN) team and play a vital influencing role in ending health inequalities. The post holder will support and contribute to CDHN’s vision to create a fairer, more equal society where people’s lives, health and wellbeing are improved. We do this by sharing what we learn from our community programmes and research projects and collaborating with others to make a difference.

The Policy Officer will produce relevant work to inform evidence-based policy making at all levels of government to create change. This will include:
  • Keeping up to date with the latest policy and research and develop policy documents and the identification, analysis and summary of policies, strategies and evidence on health inequalities and the social determinants of health
  • Engaging our members and communities to build skills and knowledge in the development of public policy and strategy
  • Responding to consultations on public policy and strategy, in a proactive and inclusive way
  • Raising awareness, at all levels of decision making, of the importance of addressing the social determinants of health to tackle inequality and improve health and wellbeing.
Reporting to the Research & Policy Manager, the Policy Officer will support the influencing and evidence building work of CDHN, in line with its core Strategic Aims. They will have a proactive approach and be comfortable working with delegated responsibility.  Strong written and verbal communication skills, an understanding of Government and decision-making structures in NI and highly developed organisational skills are essential.
People with high levels of curiosity, passion to address health inequalities and a commitment to driving forward change are encouraged to apply!

You can download a pack here 
https://www.cdhn.org/recruitment

Closing Date/Time:  29 July 22 - 12 noon

15 Derg Valley Healthy Living Centre: MOT Event

ANNUAL MOT HEALTH CHECK EVENT, WED JUNE 29th @ 4-8PM:
£5 entry. Opportunity for everyone to have a full MOT;
blood pressure & sugar, cholesterol,
BMI, height, weight, waist, diabetes & hearing checks,
physio, plus other services/agencies & complementary therapies.

Samaritans, Aware NI Chest Heart Stroke NI, PSNI Community Safety, Cancer Support, Ascert, Mental Health Agencies

Refreshments served, just drop in!

5-7 Parkview Road, Castlederg BT81 7BN

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16 Echo Echo Dance Summer Scheme
 
Only a few places left on our Summer Scheme starting next week 4th - 8th July!

Join experienced professionals of Echo Echo Ensemble for a week of dance and movement for primary school ages! The course will run from 10am-1pm daily in our studios on Magazine Street. It is suitable for kids aged 5-11 (the youngest should at least complete P1). In our kind and playful environment kids will spend time dancing, playing, storytelling and engaging in arts and crafts. We would love to see you!

£50 per child - (reductions for families). Please follow link to book.
 

https://www.echoechodance.com/whatson/echo-echo-summer-scheme-2022

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17 Summer Student's Exhibition

Eden Place Arts Centre's Summer Students Exhibition will be on display at Eden Place Arts Centre From Monday 27th -Wednesday 29th June from 10am-6pm. 

Call in and view the spectacular work created throughout this term. 

Eden Place Arts Centre will close on Thursday 30th June for the summer. 
We hope to see you again in September. 

 

 

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