Following recent incidents of flooding, individual householders who have suffered severe inconvenience can claim £1,000 payment from their local council, as an offer of practical assistance. The payment is meant to ensure that homes are made habitable as quickly as possible. This is not a compensation payment.
If you feel that you may be entitled to a payment contact your council as soon as possible and they will arrange for an urgent inspection of your property. If the Council decides that your claim is eligible, you will receive your payment promptly.
Call now on 028 71 253 253 and speak to an Environmental Health Officer.
The NLCF are looking for projects that focus on the link between nature and climate. We want to fund projects that use nature to encourage more community-led climate action. We expect these projects to bring other important social and economic benefits. Like the creation of strong, resilient and healthy communities or the development of ‘green’ skills and jobs.
We’re interested in projects that can do 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.
We want all the projects we fund to be creative, include everyone and try out new things. Projects also need to show how they can achieve longer-term, larger change that goes beyond the communities they're directly working with.
We’re looking to fund between 12 and 15 projects.
Funding size: Up to £1.5 million over 2 to 5 years, with most projects between £300,000 and £500,000. Development grants of £50,000 to £150,000 over 12 to 18 months. Application deadline: Ongoing
For further details and how to apply online please click here
Saint Stephen's Green Trust believes putting families at the heart of the criminal justice system and processes is the ‘golden thread’ which can reduce the harm of imprisonment and contribute to rehabilitation. Therefore, a strategic aim of SSGT is to contribute to improving the system of support for families affected by convictions and imprisonment to improve rehabilitation and resettlement outcomes. Evidence shows that prisoners who manage to maintain family bonds whilst in prison have significantly reduced reoffending risks upon release. Families cannot bear this burden alone and should be supported in this role. However, SSGT acknowledges family relationships are complex and systems should take account of the best interests of both the family and the prisoner.
SSGT’s approach, as a small grantmaker, is to work towards outcomes to which it can best contribute, given identified need and opportunities to engage. Therefore, the grant programme will seek to make a contribution to the following outcomes:
Outcome 1: Family-centred approaches to rehabilitation and reintegration become normalised in the prison system, at the point of imprisonment, during the sentence and on release Outcome 2: The voice of prisoners and their families adds to the evidence base and understanding of the value of family-centred approaches to reintegration and maintaining family bonds Outcome 3: Government and state bodies are held accountable for reducing the harm of imprisonment to families
The grant programme is now open and we are inviting Expressions of Interest. Please read the grant programme guidelines carefully here before submitting an application through our online form here.
The deadline for receipt of Expressions of Interest is Thurs 15th Sept 2022
Got questions about what funding is available for your organisation? .
The grants team are online Tuesday, 9th August, 10am -12 noon to answer your questions!
Groups can ask for support and assistance on a variety of issues relating to our funding, such as:
Advice on the criteria for new Funds, and whether their group is eligible
Talking through ideas for new projects
Help with how to access the application form online
Assistance with enquiries about your existing grant. This could be re-profiling your budget, or telling us about any difficulties you are experiencing that we might need to support you with
Requesting additional help with your 'End of Grant' monitoring or to request an extension to your end of grant date, if the fund permits.
To be eligible you must be in receipt of one of the following:
Income Support;
Income Based Jobseeker’s Allowance;
Income Related Employment and Support Allowance;
Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit;
Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit with an annual taxable household income of £16,190 or less Universal Credit with net household earnings not exceeding £14,000 per year;
Or, you are an Asylum Seeker supported by the Home Office Asylum Support Assessment Team (ASAT)
What documentation do I need?
When applying, you will be asked to upload proof that you are receiving a qualifying benefit - such as your Tax Credits Award Notice or your Universal Credit Payments breakdown or your Proof of Benefit letter (if you are in receipt of Income Support, Income Based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Related Employment and Support Allowance or the Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit).
What else do I need?
You will need your National Insurance number; your childrens’ names, dates of birth and schools they will be attending; your address, e-mail and telephone number; your bank or building society account and sort code details.
You can apply online by visiting our website. After you submit your application it will take up to four weeks to process. You will be contacted if we need any further information. If you are having any difficulties accessing the website or if you need any help and advice you can contact our dedicated helpdesk on (028) 90 418044 or email mealsanduniform@eani.org.uk
Due to the large volume of applications, parents/guardians should be encouraged to apply by the end of July to enable their support to be processed and be in place for their children for the new school year.
For help and advice, parents/ guardians can contact our dedicated helpdesk on (028) 90 418044 or email mealsanduniform@eani.org.uk
7 How using Public Relations can benefit your community group
Shane Kirby has compiled a document regarding making the most of public relations opportunities for your local community group, charity or social enterprise.
By using the practical example of working with Carndonagh-based Spraoi agus Spórt over the past two years, Shane explains how a small investment in PR has helped this social enterprise to gain extensive local, regional & national media coverage.
8Link to Wellbeing: Call for EoI's to delivery community based orthopaedic patient programmes
Western Health & Social Care Trust (WHSCT) Health Improvement, Equality & Involvement Department are seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from Community and Voluntary sector organisations in the WHSCT area for: ‘Link to Wellbeing’ 8 week programme delivery for patients on orthopaedic waiting lists
‘Link to Wellbeing’ will enable adults on orthopaedic waiting lists to access programmes in their local communities which support them improve their physical, mental, social and emotional wellbeing, reducing social isolation and supporting pre-habilitation in anticipation for surgery.
9Northern Ireland Ambulance Service value the feedback of service user, families &carers
The 10,000 More Voices Initiative is focused on gathering stories from people who receive services in health and social care and staff who deliver these so that we can make timely improvements to the delivery of care.
We invite you to share your story/your experience as a relative or close friend of someone who has engaged with Northern Ireland Ambulance Service between March 2021-March 2022.
You can find more information on 10.000 More Voices here Click here for survey link
Healthy Child, Healthy Future (HCHF) is a framework for the Universal Child Health Promotion Programme in Northern Ireland, from pregnancy to 19 years, published by the DHSSPS in 2010.
In 2018, the Department of Health agreed a review and update of the HCHF Programme in October 2018 to take account of new evidence since its publication.
The Department of Health would now like to engage with the Voluntary and Community Sector to capture views about the programme.
Workshop details:
Tuesday 23 August 2022, 10am-11:30am, via Zoom
The College Connect Programme enrolment begins NOW with student interaction beginning in July and the course kicking off in September. It is for young people:
At the end of this FREE one year Programme, participants will have gained: A Vocational Skills Qualification (Level 1) in a fun, relaxed, welcoming safe space. Essential skills in literacy and numeracy -(if needed) One to one support and coaching with a mentor to overcome any blocks and obstacles, helping them to GET CLEAR on what it is they truly want to do with their life! Better still, what they are great at! Be that anything from hairdressing, acting and engineering, to plumbing, dance and everything in between! Work placements, taster sessions for courses and jobs they are interested in so they can find out what they would actually enjoy. Extra certificates and training aligned with their interests, including support with driving test.
BONUS
We aim to learn, progress and have FUN whilst doing so: Team building games, trips and outdoor activities are an intrinsic part of the course.
Those participants who fit the eligibility criteria for EMA (age etc) can claim it Does not affect universal credit / Job seekers Don't like big crowds or groups? No problem! We have limited enrolment Don't want to come alone? No problem! If they have a friend or relative that's aged 16-24, and is not in any education, training or employment, they are more than welcome to enrol!
The team at College Connect's overall aim is to provide tools and skills to support participants progress in their life, be that onto further education in a subject they will be sure they love, or the job they have always wanted.
Contact Ruth McGilligan for queries and further information on: Tel: 02871 278842 | Mob: 07384 878092 | Email:ruth.mcgilligan@nwrc.ac.uk
The Churches Trust was established over 30 years ago in recognition of the fact that deprivation and disadvantage are key barriers to building a united community, equality of opportunity and good relations. We wish to appoint a Community Relations Manager. The Churches Trust is supported by the NI Community Relations Core Funding Scheme. This post is part funded by NI Community Relations Council.
The Churches Trust wishes to appoint: Community Relations Manager Salary £39,415
Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Purpose and function of post:
To further the mission of the Churches Trust, under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, by promoting a united, shared and cohesive society working in collaboration with churches from various faith traditions, schools and a diverse range of community groups
To manage the Churches Trust services and operational programme, under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, ensuring that project outcomes and outputs are delivered according to funders’ expectations across all activities, including youth development programmes, interfaith /inter-church / and community education projects, addressing health inequalities and deprivation, and social enterprise units.
Essential criteria include but are not limited to:
A level 6 qualification in a relevant discipline
A minimum of 3 years relevant service delivery management experience
Strong organisational and communication skills
For information and application packs, please e-mail: recruitment@thechurchestrust.org.uk Closing date for all applications: 2pm on Friday 12th August 2022
Action Mental Health
AMH Managing the Challenge (MTC)
Associate Trainer
Background: Action Mental Health deliver Pain / Health Condition Self-Management courses across the Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) region, both face to face in a training setting and remotely using a digital platform.
The Managing the Challenge (MTC) programme helps individuals with a long term pain / health condition manage their condition or pain more effectively. It enables them to deal with pain, fatigue, anxiety and stress by giving helpful techniques to move more, relax more easily, set goals, problem solve, breathe more effectively and improve their ability to talk about pain to their friends, family and healthcare professionals.
This established programme is evidence-informed, using research-based techniques and strategies and designed with the help of healthcare professionals from the WHSCT with a wide range of knowledge and proven experience in providing support to those in pain.
Role Description:AMH are seeking to establish a bank of experienced self-employed Associate Trainers to deliver the Managing the Challenge programme in the WHSCT region. Associate Trainers will be required to deliver the Pain Management programme to groups of 6-10 participants who are experiencing long term pain / health conditions. The programme is delivered over six weeks, one session per week, with each training delivery lasting 2.5 hours. In addition, each weekly session will have 0.5 paid hours allocated for Trainer preparation and follow up, making each session 3 hours in duration.
Appointed trainers will be paid for attending a mandatory 1-day induction session at which a detailed overview of the course content & delivery format will be provided prior to the commencement of their first training course.
Essential :
Relevant training delivery experience in a health / wellbeing subject matter
Experience of working with individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds or with health related issues
Excellent training delivery & interpersonal skills
Be able to work flexibly
Be prepared to undertake Enhanced Disclosure via the AccessNI service
Be able to provide the names of two referees
Desirable :
Have Insurance Cover for practice
Session Rate & Expenses: £100.00 per 3 hour session - (£60 per session if cancelled by AMH under 24 hrs)
Travel expenses (currently 45p per mile for car users travelling on company business)
To apply for the role, please contact pshields@amh.org.uk for an application form
If you would like further details about the role, please contact Peter Shields, Head of Employment & Training Services on 07866 384500 or at pshields@amh.org.uk
The closing date for submitting a response is Friday 5th August 2022 at 4.00pm
All levels of experience are welcome. No previous experience necessary.
Required: Commitment and Curiosity. Must be over 18. Limited spaces available
To book: Contact 028 7131 4000 or email info@watersidetheatreni.com
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