1Climate Action Fund - Virtual Information Session
Are you developing a community led project that develops links between nature and climate? The National Lottery Community Fund’s Climate Action Fund is now open for applications.
This programme will support projects that use nature to encourage more community-led climate action. Projects should also bring about other important social and economic benefits like the creation of strong, resilient and healthy communities or the development of ‘green’ skills and jobs.
Eligible project ideas will focus on at least one of the following:
show how creating a deeper connection with nature will lead to changing people’s behaviours and greater care for the environment
show how by bringing nature back into the places we live and work, we can help communities to reduce or adapt to the impacts of climate change.
The National Lottery Community Fund are hosting a virtual session for groups in Northern Ireland who already have an idea in mind and would like to find out more. The session will be held on Thursday 8th September from 2-3pm. Groups can book a place at https://bit.ly/3AxqL7z
2Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fund Information Workshop
The Community foundation NI are delighted to be launching a new fund - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fund!
The fund will provide support to community and voluntary organisations who wish to explore and/or enhance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the group and its community.
Supporting organisations to think about how best Diversity, Equity and Inclusion can be addressed, enabling everyone in the community to realise their potential.
Fund opens - 5th September via the Foundations website
Grant size - £500 - £1,000
This fund will prioritise projects that:
Demonstrate an acknowledgement from the group/organisation that, whilst their communities are becoming more diverse, their management structures, policies, decision making, activities and programmes, may not reflect this diversity and may lead to in-equity and exclusion.
Set out a pathway which focuses on identifying the barriers and solutions to improve Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within their management structures, policies, decision making, activities and programmes.
Demonstrate a commitment to implementing the solutions, to reflect greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in their management structures, policies, decision making, activities and programmes.
To find out more our colleague Michael Hughes will be delivering online information sessions on Monday 5th September, to explore the fund criteria and application process, answering any of your questions.
3 PBNI: Community service Work Placements Grant Aid 2022-2023
Probation has responsibility for securing placements for individuals who are subject to Community Service/Supervised Activity Orders imposed by the Courts.
To fulfil the obligations of these Orders, the people to which they are subject complete unpaid work placements within their communities in local organisations. Probation therefore invites applications from organisations in the Community and Voluntary Sector (CVS) to provide such placements.
Further information including Probation’s Grant Funding policy and Grant Funding Procedures are available online. We recommend that you read and fully understand the contents of the application and the supporting documents required before applying.
Completed application forms must be submitted electronically to the Probation Procurement and Grants Manager, Graham Parkinson at Graham.Parkinson@probation-ni.gov.uk.
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS2PM ON 31st AUGUST 2022
Further details and application form can be found here
The KFC Foundation loves its community, so we support grassroots organisations in the heart of KFC restaurant communities. Organisations focused on empowering young people in the UK to fulfil their potential and build a positive future by providing spaces that allow young people to feel safe and secure, by providing mentoring and helping to unlock talent and build life skills to improve their chances to gain meaningful employment.
We want to fund work that helps young people to create firm foundations, by addressing their needs through early intervention.
This grant programme is for registered charities, registered community interest companies, unincorporated clubs or associations or unregistered charities with a turnover of less than £300,000.
We will make grants of up to £2,000.
The KFC Foundation welcomes funding applications from organisations which:
Benefit young people aged 11-25 years old.
Supports those in a position of economic disadvantage (including one of the following: care leavers, those experiencing homelessness, young carers, young parents, refugees, young people at risk of or with experience of the criminal justice system).
Empower young people to fulfil their potential and build a positive future by providing spaces that allow young people to feel safe and secure, helping them to unlock talent, build life skills, provide mentoring and improve their chances to gain meaningful employment.
6Statisticians for Society: Meet the Statistician event - data support
Statisticians for Society aims to connect professional statisticians with third sector organisations that need help collecting, analysing and presenting data. It is free and open to charities and other third sector organisations with an annual income of less than £1million. You can read case studies from some organisations that have already benefitted from the service.
I would like to bring to your attention an online drop-in session that we are hosting for organisations in need of statistical expertise called ‘Meet the Statisticians: data support for the third sector’. The event will be held on Thursday 22 September 2022 from 10am – 1pm and Monday 26 September 2022 from 1pm – 4pm.
This is a great opportunity for charities and other third sector organisations to get expert help from our team in identifying the data support they need, formulating potential solutions and, securing a statistician to tackle them. It is also suitable for anyone who is unsure of the data support they need but wants guidance and support in using data and evidence for decision making.
Derry City and Strabane District Council invites speakers, writers, artists, facilitators and other creatives to apply for the opportunity to be part of our Ulster-Scots Language Week 2022 programme.
Application form and guidelines available by contacting ulsterscots@derrystrabane.com Deadline for applications: Thursday 1 September, 12 noon
8All Ireland Scholarships Scheme for students opens for applications
The JP McManus All Ireland Scholarships Scheme for students in Northern Ireland is now open for applications.
The annual scholarships, first offered in Northern Ireland in 2009, are funded by businessman JP McManus and provide financial assistance to top-performing students from low-income households who intend to take up full-time undergraduate courses in the coming autumn. The value of each scholarship is £5,500 per annum for the duration of their undergraduate degree programme.
The 25 Northern Ireland scholarships will be awarded to the top 19 performing ‘A’ level students in grant aided post primary schools and the top six performing Level 3 Extended Diploma students in the further education colleges.
Applicants must have been in receipt of the Educational Maintenance Allowance at the time of examination and due to commence an undergraduate degree at a university or further education college in September / October 2022.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 4pm on Tuesday 30 August 2022.
Earn as you learn! This two-year apprenticeship will be the first step on your career path to becoming a housing management professional. You will be at the heart of social housing working within our local communities.
As an apprentice in Apex Housing Association, you’ll help create a future where everyone has a home, while gaining two nationally recognised qualifications and earning a competitive salary. No prior experience is needed: just the right attitude and a desire to develop your career.
What are the details?
- Level 3 Housing Practice Apprentice Programme (2 years)
- Permanent roles in Derry~Londonderry or Belfast
- 37 hours per week
- £18,889 per annum
- Four days a week in the workplace and one study day
Am I eligible?
This apprenticeship is open to participants with five GCSE qualifications grade C or above, including English and Mathematics OR equivalent qualifications.
Whether you’ve just left school, or are looking for a change in career, you must be no older than 24.
You must have a current driving licence or have access to a form of transport that enables you to meet the requirements of the post in full including with reasonable travel timeframes.
Why should I become a housing apprentice?
You will have a chance to make a real difference to people’s lives!
A permanent contract
Earn as you learn
The college experience
Learn practical skills with on-the-job experience
Induction and support targeted to help you succeed
Enjoy activities with apprentices from all participating employers
This apprenticeship will allow you to attain two academic qualifications: Chartered Institute of Housing Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice and OCN (NI) Level 3 in Housing Practice.
On successful completion of the programme, you will have a permanent job in a role in one of seven housing associations who are working together to deliver this exciting programme.
10Public Talk: AWARE - ARC Fitness - Royal College of Psychiatrists
AWARE are teaming up with our friends in the Royal College of Psychiatrists and ARC Fitness to deliver a public talk on Addiction & Mental Health.
The Free-to-Attend event will take place in the City Hotel , Derry / L’Derry on Monday 10th October @ 7pm.
We would encourage anyone interested to come along to the talk to learn more about the impact of substance use, addiction and mental health on our community and loved ones.
Speakers will include addiction & mental health specialists Dr JC Sharkey (Consultant Psychiatrist) and Gaz Rutherford (Founder of ARC Fitness). There will also be representatives from AWARE and people speaking of Lived Experience.
11Playwork In A Youth Work Setting - Training For Youth Workers Across NI
PlayBoard's Youth@Play team are currently rolling out the OCN NI endorsed training for youth workers across all Council areas in Northern Ireland.
The Youth@Play programme is built on recognition that play is the most effective mechanism for engaging with children and young people aged up to 13 years within youth settings.
Level 2 and Level 3 training ‘Playwork in a youth work setting’ is now available for full and part-time youth workers in statutory and voluntary settings across all Council areas. The programme recognises the value of enhancing the play offer in youth settings, particularly for the younger members.
There is still time to join up for the September and October training courses. Go to Youth@Play Training – PlayBoard NI for more information and to complete an expression of interest.
Action Mental Health deliver a 14+ and Adult Programme called‘ Mindset’ in Schools, Colleges and with Community Groups across the Western Trust. The PHA has agreed to further fund ‘Mindset’ until the end of March 2023, so it continues to be offered at no cost to the host organisation.
Mindset is essentially a 3 hour programme delivered to either young people 14 to 17 years or adults. The programme can be delivered in either a one of session or over two sessions and can be delivered either face to face or on-line.
The programme aims to assist participants ;
raise awareness and increase knowledge and understanding of Mental and Emotional Health and Wellbeing
raise awareness of signs and symptoms of mental ill health
promote self-help/resilience techniques and how to maintain a safe level of positive mental/emotional health and wellbeing
promote self-care
provide information and/or resources on mental health support organisations available (locally and regionally)
Our only requirement is that we have around 12 participants (upper number limit is around 30 participants).
For further information please see flyer
If you have any queries please contact Michael on 079 7663 9909 / mmclean@amh.org.uk
13World Alzheimer's Day Events 21st September Deeds at the Old Library Trust
DEEDS are hosting two workshop to highlight World Alzheimer’s Day on Wednesday 21st September. Both sessions are aimed at carers, and they do not have to do both sessions, but it is an option if they so wish, and we will provide lunch for anyone who opts to do both.
1. Creating a Dementia Friendly Environment – led by Stephanie Coyle (Dementia Navigator) 15 Places. Beginning 11am in the Family RoomThis session helps carers to become aware of the impact dementia can have on visual and spatial awareness and how to support their loved ones by making changes in the home.
2. Fidget Blanket Making Workshop – led by artist Charlotte Gormley 15 Places. Beginning 2pm in the Spin Studio
We often have calls from carers about fidget blankets which can be expensive to buy. A fidget blanket is a lap sized quilt that provides sensory& tactile stimulation for restless hands.
Carers have noted how essential these blankets can be for loved ones during respite or hospital stays. This is a simple way of making more personalised fidget blankets and carers will be encouraged to bring
materials and small objects that may have significance to their loved ones whom they are making this for.
All places must be booked through the DEEDS team by either emailing Sinead on sinead@olt.ie or by phoning the centre on 028 71 373870.
The DEEDs project have arranged to bring the Virtual Dementia Bus to the DCSDC.
Quality care for those people with dementia begins with caregivers who are sensitive, patient and kind. But how can people be empathic when they have never experienced at first hand the physical and mental challenges facing those with dementia?
Now there is a way.
The Virtual Dementia Tour is a scientifically proven method of helping you to understand what people with dementia experience every day and is ‘your window into their world’.
The virtual dementia tour is perfect for anyone caring for people living with dementia including community staff.
The mobile virtual dementia tour is coming to your area on: Thursday 22nd September 2022 - Old Library Trust, Central Drive, Derry Friday 23rd September 2022 - At Alley Theatre, Strabane
There are 4 training sessions on each day, 9 participants at each:
9.30am to 11.30pm
10.30am to 12.30pm
1.30pm to 3.30pm
2.30pm to 4.30pm All participants must be available to stay the full duration of the session
Places are limited please contact Sinead on 02871 373870 or sinead@olt.ie to book a place
Compassionate Communities (NI) require a Community Engagement Facilitator
30 hours per week, fixed term contract until 31/3/2024 Salary: Agenda for Change Band 5 (Starting at £25,655 pro rata)
Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives? Compassionate Communities NI is a community development project of Foyle Hospice, committed to improving end of life and death experiences for everyone. The project is seeking an experienced community development professional to engage key partners and stakeholders, locally and regionally.
The successful candidate will be responsible for tailoring support, delivering training and education to co-develop more resilient communities that are better able to support people impacted by death, dying and bereavement.
The successful candidate will have: • Minimum of 5 GCSE’s including English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above or equivalent. • Degree or professional qualification in Community Development or other related discipline • Experience of working on community-based projects • A proven track record of delivering training and/or learning workshops/educational activities
This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptionally enthusiastic and driven professional. If you would like to become part of a project committed to making a difference to people life’s, please request an application pack from:
Mrs Patricia Ferguson
HR Department
Foyle Hospice
61 Culmore Road
Derry
BT48 8JE
Telephone: 028 71351010
Email: hr@foylehospice.com
The successful post-holder will enjoy a range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement and a contributory pension scheme. A secondment would be considered.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on Friday 16th September 2022 Interviews will be held on Thursday 22st September 2022
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
Please visit www.compassionatecommunitiesni.com for more information on the Compassionate Communities project.
16FREE EVENT 13 to 24 year old's | Every move you make production
Greater Shantallow Community Arts, invites youth & community service providers within Derry to a production of "EVERY MOVE YOU MAKE"
The play follows the ups and downs of a young woman's relationship as it goes from being near perfect to becoming an impossible nightmare. The production explores the issue of abusive relationships among young people. It was developed in consultation with the Youth Action NI and NSPCC.
The performance will be followed by a Q+A with the actor, director and a representative from a domestic violence charity.
If you would like to secure your groups place please email Alex with your numbers at alex@gscaderry.com
It’s almost upon us! Get ready to visit Focus on Family, 11-19 Glenburn Crescent, Coleraine, BT52 2QR on Weds 7th Sept from 10am-6pm, where you can sign up for our wide and varied course programme starting this September.
Our Information & Course Registration Day is for members of the public to sign up for courses and for professionals to find out more about our course programme – everyone welcome!!
Spaces will be allocated on a first come-first served basis, so please arrive early to avoid disappointment!
Applications are now being invited from craft designer-makers and artisan food producers across Ireland to be part of the Guildhall Craft Fair 2022. This prestigious fair is the event of choice for many makers and artists as no imported or bought work is allowed at the event, with all of the goods on display being handmade in Ireland.
If your goods are handmade, reflect a high level of skill in manufacture and are finished to a high standard we would love to hear from you!
Download an Application Form - HERE Download Applicant Guidelines - HERE
The Deadline for applications is Friday 2nd September at 4pm
For more information contact Events Team on:
Tel: 028 71 253 253 (Ext 6939)
Email: events@derrystrabane.com
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