Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 393 | 5th June 2015

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In this week's edition....

CLINKS TRAINING: writing winning bids

'Writing winning bids' is a Clinks and Candour Collaborations workshop [2nd July, Birmingham, from £50] to support voluntary sector organisations to effectively identify contract and sub-contract opportunities, write strong narrative responses, and engage Tier 1 providers to secure positions within supply chains. The workshop will help you to understand how procurement works, and give guidance on how to submit high quality, high scoring expressions of interest, pre-qualification questionnaires and invitations to tender. Book your place here 

CLINKS CASE STUDY: supporting women with personality disorders

Our latest case study looks at Community Links’ Changes project and the vital support they provide to women with personality disorder in Yorkshire. People with this disorder can find learning from past experiences, and changing their behaviour to cope with life more effectively, more difficult than other people. This case study looks at the support provided, what it's like to work with this client group, how the project is funded, and a client's individual journey through the service. Clinks’ Ben Watson has written a blog about his visit to see the Changes project in action. Read his blog and download the case study here

CLINKS REPORT: enhancing services for people with multiple needs

As part of the MEAM coalition, we have published 'Solutions from the Frontline', a report based on the ideas and experiences of people with multiple needs. It sets out how the new Government, as well as local policy makers and commissioners, can act to reduce stigma, improve services, and support people to achieve their ambitions. Download it here 

CLINKS NEWS: tracking TR survey now closed

Over 150 of you requested to join our special interest group to track the impact of Transforming Rehabilitation. At a time of great change it is more important than ever to have a clear picture of how the voluntary sector can, and does, make a real difference to the lives of people affected by the Criminal Justice System. The involvement of so many voluntary sector organisations will ensure the group has a strong voice; enabling Clinks to promote good practice and advocate for change. Find out more on our dedicated webpage

CLINKS WEBINAR: engaging with police and crime commissioners

Jess Mullen, Clinks senior policy officer, recently gave a webinar with NCVO on engaging with police and crime commissioners. If you missed this you can watch a recording of the webinar and find a range of associated resources on the KnowHow NonProfit website

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: artists' network starting in Wales

Writers in Prison Network are looking for artists who are working in the Wales-based Criminal Justice System to join a network. They say: "We're getting in touch about a new group we’ve started (along with Bridget Keehan from Papertrail, ex-writer in residence at HMP Cardiff) which is supported by ArtWorks Cymru. Our first meeting would be about making connections and finding out a bit more about what kinds of creative projects have happened in the past, as well as what is currently happening, or is planned, so that we can get a sense of the level of activity going on. We can then decide collectively how we might take things forward." To find out more and get involved, email bridget.keehan@papertrail.org.uk

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: new service for prisoners' families

EDP Drug & Alcohol Services (EDP) and HMPYOI Portland have launched a new partnership service for friends and families visiting prisoners at Portland prison. The visitors’ centre in Portland now has a dedicated office and worker that families and children can use to get advice, have a chat, find out what support is available for them in their home area or to simply get information about the prison process and how the system works. Charlotte Richards, the family worker at Portland said: "The prison has provided an office, toys and a lot of support to help EDP get this service off the ground. We’re able to offer help to both the prisoners inside and their families here in the visitors’ centre which is really useful." Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: community bike project launched in West Yorkshire

The Bikery, a new Margaret Carey Foundation Community Bike Hub, opened last month in Shipley, West Yorkshire. Unwanted bikes are collected by partner charities, refurbished in one of their 10 prison workshops, then brought to The Bikery to be sold for bargain prices. Get in touch with The Bikery if you are in the West Yorkshire area and have an old bike to donate, or would like to volunteer for their community bike project. Find out more here 

CLINKS MEMBER'S REQUEST: good practice using the arts with people experiencing homelessness

Lemos&Crane are looking to identify examples of good practice in using the arts to promote the well-being of people experiencing homelessness. This is part of a wider body of work on engagement with the arts for vulnerable or excluded people, looking at: the extent to which these opportunities are already present, and the impact that they have for those who participate. If you are involved in or aware of an organisation, project or activity that uses the arts to improve the well-being of people experiencing homelessness, get involved here 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: inspection of probation work

HM Inspectorate of Probation will be inspecting 'Early Work and Effective Recording undertaken by the NPS and CRCs' in East Sussex & Brighton during the week commencing 6th July 2015. If you have any queries about this, please contact the HMI Probation (Enquiries) mailbox

FUNDING: celebrating Black History Month

Grants of up to £2,000 are available for organisations in Southwark, London to celebrate Black History Month. Funding is available for small community celebrations of Black history as well as for larger innovative and exciting events, performances and workshops. As well as celebrating the successes of the Black British community, event organisers should consider how their event might simultaneously contribute to improving the health and well-being of communities in Southwark. Applicants are encouraged to incorporate a combination of sport, health and wellbeing, exhibitions, music, heritage, dance, film and literature into their events. The deadline for applications is 29th June. Find out more here 

FUNDING: for very small organisations in the West Midlands

Barrow Cadbury Trust’s Small Change Programme supports mutual aid at a local level in Birmingham and the Black Country. Mutual aid is defined as an activity in which local people both give and receive help from each other, and one-off grants are available to help groups to start an initiative - or expand existing activities - based on mutual aid. Small local voluntary, community and not-for-profit groups with little to no income are invited to apply for grants of up to £3,000. Examples of ideas that might be eligible for Small Change funding include Time Banks; Bulk-buying schemes/food co-ops; Allotments/community gardens; and Collectives. The deadline for applications is 30th June. Find out more and apply here 

FUNDING: preventing youth unemployment in London

Grants of up to £5,000 are available for projects that prevent youth unemployment by supporting opportunities for young people that will enable them to fulfil their potential. Organisations based in Barking and Dagenham, Hackney, Haringey, Lewisham, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Westminster, Camden and Brent, with an annual income of less than £250,000 are invited to apply before the 17th July deadline. Find out more and apply here 

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: veterans in the Criminal Justice System

NoOffence!'s next event, 'Being a veteran in the Criminal Justice System' [14th July, Liverpool, from £50], will explore the recent Ministry of Justice statement that "every prisoner coming into custody will be asked if they have been a member of the armed forces". The day will ask what difference this will actually make to the experience of veterans both within the Criminal Justice System and upon leaving the system. Delegates will also discuss how important the identity of a veteran is; does the shift from military to civilian life and the associated shift in identity play a part in the numbers of veterans within the Criminal Justice System; how do professionals within the system navigate this identity, how do they perceive veterans within criminal justice and how does this perception impact on practice? Find out more and book your place here 

NON MEMBERS' EVENTS & TRAINING

  • 'Out in the workplace' | 25th June, Hull, £43.05 | Details 
  • 'More than a provider – the voluntary sector’s experience of commissioning' | 16th June, Bristol, free | Details 

AWARDS: projects for children and young people

Now in their 10th year, the Children and Young People Now Awards recognise and celebrate the innovative and inspiring initiatives undertaken by professionals who are working to improve the life chances of children and young people and their families. The awards offer an opportunity to raise the profile of projects and initiatives to both funders and the general public. For 2015, there are 22 Award categories, including Early Years, Play, Youth Volunteering, Arts and Culture, Young Carers, Youth Justice and Safeguarding. The Awards are free to enter, and the deadline for applications is 3rd July. Find out more here 

AWARDS: for social enterprises

Social enterprises of any size can apply for the Social Enterprise Awards 2015. The Awards recognise social enterprise organisations for their business excellence and contribution to society. They also seek to identify and reward the achievements of individuals working within the social enterprise sector. Category winners and the overall UK winner will receive an award presented at the ceremony. Winners also receive a package including PR support, mentoring and business support consultancy. The deadline for applications is 10th July. Find out more and apply here 

PUBLICATION: growing older with a learning disability

'Talking Together: facilitating peer support activities to help people with learning disabilities understand about growing older and living with dementia' is a new report by the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities. The author, Christine Towers, said: "More needs to be done to help people with learning disabilities understand the changes associated with the ageing process and dementia. People with a learning disability are at greater risk of developing dementia compared to the rest of the population." Download the report here 

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Member vacancies this week include: A Veterans Support Worker with the Northern Learning Trust [North East England], a Volunteer Coordinator [Gateshead] and a Cook [Chester-le-Street] with Changing Lives, an Assistant Psychologist with the Lucy Faithful Foundation [Surrey], a Data Administrator with CRI [Crawley], a Senior Resettlement Worker [Lincoln] and a Prison Resettlement Worker [Hull] with Shelter, Trainer Assessors [HMP Ramby, HMP Dovegate], a Senior Trust and Grants Fundraiser [London] and a Resettlement Caseworker [HMP Stoke Heath] with St Giles Trust, an Engagement Team Member with User Voice [Durham], 2 x Through the Gate Workers with Housing for Women [HMP Holloway/London] and 2 x Young Persons Drug and Alcohol Practitioners with Lifeline Project [HMP Feltham]. For further information about these roles, and many more, click here

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I: Return flights from Manchester to Madrid are just £50 when travelling between September and November this year. Details
  • Tip of the week II: Critically acclaimed musical "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" comes to Sunderland next month, and tickets are half price using the promo code 'TZOO'. Details 
  • Tip of the week III: This Sunday is Open Farm Sunday, where over 350 farms open their gates to the public for various activities. Details 

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