Create Academy recruiting in Doncaster
June 7th, 2011
CREATE is all about assisting people who have slept rough, been homeless, marginalised, vulnerable or at risk into structured pathways to employment; we do this through a mixture of real work experience, accredited training and all round support to get a job and stay in work.
The Academy programme last for 12 weeks and is a combination of voluntary work in the CREATE Doncaster businesses for around 21 hours a week, plus time in the Academy reviewing and consolidating what has been learnt, looking at what employers want/expect and job search sessions. Support will be given during the 12 weeks by experienced trainers who will provide help and support to gain qualifications in basic key skills, Customer service and food safety as well as active job search and CV update sessions.
We are now taking referrals, if you have a client /service user who you think may benefit from the Academy or require further information please call Georgina on 01302 365633 or email georgina.cliff@createfoundation.co.uk.
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Grants Available to Support Homeless People into Work
June 7th, 2011
Grants of up to £2,500 are available from the Changing Lives Programme. The objective of the programme is to empower homeless people to change their own lives through providing funding which can help them achieve their vocational and career objectives.
The deadline for submission of applications is 5 May 2011.
Click here to access the programme guidance material
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Big Society Bank gets green light
May 13th, 2011
Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude has today endorsed outline proposals for the development of a Big Society Bank presented by the Independent Advisers, Sir Ronald Cohen and Nick O’Donohoe. more
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BLAST Briefing Day
April 20th, 2011
Working across Leeds and Bradford the BLAST Project aims to tackle the sexual exploitation of boys and young men, and would like to invite professionals to attend a briefing day to find out more about the project. For ore information and to book, please click here – http://www.mesmac.co.uk/blast/training_prevention/pdf/Open%20Day%20-%20Briefing%20Day%20Poster%20CR.pdf
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Reducing Re-Offending Through Social Enterprise Roadshow, Leeds
April 19th, 2011
Join David Preston, NOMS Social Enterprise Champion and representatives from South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire Probation Trust to learn more about how your social enterprise can become more involved with NOMS.
There will be presentations from existing NOMS providers Busters Coffee and Able Project. The Aim of the event is to improve the social enterprise sector’s understanding of NOMS service development priorities, the present and future policy context and to encourage and support engagement.
To book click here: http://nomsroadshow.eventbrite.com/?ref=enivte&invite=ODkwNDE1L2pvd2lsa2luc29uQGxpcHB5cGVvcGxlLmNvbS8w%0A&utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=invitenew&utm_term=at
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Lippy People Successful ERDF Access Fund Application
April 19th, 2011
Lippy People have been successful with their ERDF Access Fund Application, Lippy Futures. The pilot project, funded by Leeds Community Foundation, Yorkshire Forward and European Regional Development Fund will start delivery in September 2011. In partnership with Askham Grange women’s open prison, Lippy Futures aims to help individuals plan, set-up, run and develop micro social-enterprises as part of both reparation and resettlement. More information will be on the projects page soon.
It seeks to positively build on the often ‘enterprising nature’ of prisoners at a point in their lives when they have had time and support to reflect on their impact and plan for the future.
The project aims to help individuals plan, set-up, run and develop micro social-enterprises as part of both reparation and resettlement.
It seeks to positively build on the often ‘enterprising nature’ of prisoners at a point in their lives when they have had time and support to reflect on their impact and plan for the future.
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Grants Available to Support Homeless People into Work
April 19th, 2011
Grants of up to £2,500 are available from the Changing Lives Programme. The objective of the programme is to empower homeless people to change their own lives through providing funding which can help them achieve their vocational and career objectives.
Grants are available to provide funding towards the following:
- Accredited courses that are linked directly to the applicant’s vocational/career goal.
- Tools and equipment for courses that are linked directly to an applicant’s vocational/career goal.
- Tools and equipment to use for a job linked directly to an applicant’s vocational/career goal.
- Tools and equipment and practical costs to become self-employed.
Applications are invited from those who fulfil the following criteria:
- Over 18.
- Have the right to remain and work in the UK indefinitely.
- Have been homeless in the last five years.
- Are free from substance or alcohol misuse for at least six months.
- Are working with a support worker who is willing to support the application.
The deadline for submission of applications is 5 May 2011.
Click here to access the programme guidance material (opens in new window).
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Shared Voices Screening
January 24th, 2011
On the 3rd March, a film made by young people, for young people, to encourage them to talk about Asylum, Immigration and living together across Kirklees, will be screened at The Media Centre, Huddersfield, HD1 1RL from 6pm – 7.30pm.
To confirm your place contact Jo Wilkinson to confirm your place as they are limited.
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