Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 422 | 22nd January 2016

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In this week's edition....

CLINKS EVENT: last chance to book for our AGM

Michael Spurr, Chief Executive Officer, NOMS, will be the keynote speaker at our 17th Annual General Meeting & Reception [27th January, London]. The event is an opportunity to meet fellow members, network with funders and policy makers, and hear about the activities of Clinks over the last 12 months. As well as allowing us to carry out business that is vital to our work, it is also the chance for you to exercise your right to elect our trustees as outlined in the formal notice. Come and join us for what aims to be a memorable occasion. This is a members-only event and places are filling fast so book your place today!

CLINKS MEMBERS OFFER: free consultancy support

Clinks members don't have long left to apply for free consultancy and specialist advice for organisations wishing to improve their organisational and financial sustainability. You can apply for up to five days of consultancy support to help with a range of issues including good governance, developing business and fundraising strategies, diversifying income streams, demonstrating impact, building new partnerships – or whatever you need to strengthen your sustainability. The deadline for applications is 28th February, but as this is a rolling programme an earlier application is recommended. For more information and to apply click here

CLINKS BLOG: retaining your identity as the smaller partner in a merger

Sophie Wilson, CEO of Sova, has written a guest blog about her experiences of their merger with CRI. Sophie says, "The past ten years were probably the most challenging in Sova’s history. We went from the height of our financial success in the early to mid 2000’s to facing the very stark challenges of a changing sector and a dramatically changed funding landscape. The introduction of payment by results, the significant reduction in public spending and the emergence of privatisation of key public services changed how and who we did business with." Read the blog here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: youth sector organisations discussing a merger

Ambition and the National Council of Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS) are discussing merger opportunities, following a series of consultation events which highlighted a need to explore cross-sector alliances and the ability to articulate a strong, shared vision for youth services. With a combined heritage of 170 years, both membership organisations have a long history of inspiring young people to develop and achieve. Susanne Rauprich, NCVYS Chief Executive, said "Better collaboration is vital at a time where many youth organisations are struggling to secure a future. We are excited to be working with Ambition to ensure that young people continue to get the help they need despite reduced funding." Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: homelessness projects awarded funding

The Department of Health has awarded grants to over 60 homelessness and housing charities under the Homelessness Change and Platform for Life programmes, with successful applicants including Clinks members Riverside Housing Association and Depaul UK. Homelessness Change is designed to improve hostel accommodation and facilities so that better healthcare can be delivered in them, and help rough sleepers avoid unnecessary hospital stays. The Platform for Life scheme aims to provide shared rented accommodation for young people aged 18 to 24 who are at risk of homelessness; the money will fund time-limited tenancies that are linked with participation in work, further education, or vocational training. See the full list of projects here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: establishing a peer hub in Cardiff

St Giles Trust Cymru are developing a stage 1 proposal for Big Lottery Fund’s People and Places programme to establish a community-based peer hub in Cardiff. They are inviting comments on their project plan and to express your organisation’s interest in getting further involved. The project aims to improve the life chances of people who have experienced significant disadvantage and build stronger communities, and aims to apply their training programme to benefit volunteers (ex-service users) in agencies across Cardiff and cascade out to other organisations the benefits to be gained from having ‘support from someone who has been there’ as part of their services. Complete the short survey here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: using the arts to support women

Clean Break’s new touring theatre production 'Spent' is now available as a training package to book for conferences, seminars and staff training during February and March 2016. The play is performed by women affected by the Criminal Justice System and focuses on the theme of women, austerity and debt. The package is for frontline staff, managers, volunteers, advice workers, support staff and others who want to improve their practice; it uses the play as a stimulus for discussion and critical reflection, and is designed to help you reflect on and identify successful strategies to support women facing issues of debt and poverty. To discuss bookings and fees, contact kirstin.shirling@cleanbreak.org.uk

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: inspecting Transforming Rehabilitation

'Transforming Rehabilitation – Early Implementation 4: an Independent Inspection of the Arrangements for Offender Supervision' is the fourth HM Inspectorate of Probation report on the early implementation of the government’s Transforming Rehabilitation (TR) programme. The report relates to findings from inspections undertaken in July and August 2015. Inspectors focused on work undertaken at the point of sentence and allocation by the National Probation Service (NPS), work undertaken by the Community Rehabilitation Companies and the NPS to manage offenders, and the interfaces between the two organisations. The report finds adult probation services under TR had seen some improvements but more needed to be done. Download the report here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: transition from youth to adult services

HM Inspectorate of Probation has published 'Transition Arrangements: a follow-up inspection' which reports on a follow-up inspection which sought to establish how far the recommendations from a 2012 report, on transition arrangements from youth to adult services in the Criminal Justice System, had been implemented and whether practice had improved. Inspectors visited six areas and spoke to staff from Youth Offending Teams, Community Rehabilitation Companies and the National Probation Service, conducting 50 interviews. Despite some examples of effective practice, inspectors noted an overall lack of progress by various local and national bodies in implementing its recommendations. Download the report here

FUNDING: small grants for disadvantaged areas

Small voluntary sector organisations in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, Cumbria, and Wales are invited to apply for the Sport Relief Community Cash Grants programme. Grants of £500 - £1000 are available. Applicants must be working in a disadvantaged or deprived area, have an annual income of less than £100,000, and must also be doing work that has a sustained beneficial impact on people's lives who are excluded or disadvantaged through low income, rural or social isolation, age, disability, race, sexuality or gender, and have limited access to other sources of income. The deadline for Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, and Cumbria, is 25th February, find out more here. The deadline for Wales is 14th February, find out more here

FUNDING: take part in an arts festival

The Arts Council of Wales is currently accepting applications from Wales-based arts organisations for funding to take part in Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016. Organisations can apply now for grants of between £5,001 and £12,000 to take part in the Fringe; providing a venue to present their work internationally. Organisations must have a written governing document, a track record of delivering arts activity for audiences or participants, a bank account in their name, and an Equal Opportunities Policy that has been reviewed by the organisation’s governing body within the last three years, and which complies with current legislation. The deadline for applications is 10th February. Find out more and apply here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENTS: joint enterprise, gangs and racism

Centre for Crime and Justice Studies are holding three events [25th January, Manchester and London | 26th January, London | free] to launch and discuss the findings of their report ‘Dangerous associations: Joint enterprise, gangs and racism’. The report raises concerns about the impact of joint enterprise prosecutions on Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. Focusing on Manchester, Nottingham and London, the report will reveal new findings that give strong grounds for concluding that Black people are systematically discriminated against in joint enterprise prosecutions. Find out more and book here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: children affected by parental imprisonment

'Promoting the Rights and Well-being of Children Affected by Parental Imprisonment through Preventative Services' is a Barnardo's Cymru conference [16th February, St Asaph | 18th February, Cardiff | free] that will consider the needs of children affected by parental imprisonment. The conference aims to promote an understanding of the ways in which having a parent in prison can impact on the opportunities for children to realise their rights and enjoy good well-being; and share evidence and promising practice and resources promoting the rights and well-being of children with a parent in prison. To reserve a place contact sian.knight@barnardos.org.uk

NON-MEMBERS' EVENTS

  • Offender Management 2016: Improving Outcomes, Reducing Reoffending | 15th March, London, from £245 | Details

OPPORTUNITY: technology to support charities

Comic Relief are working with CAST to run two new programmes as part of their funding of technology for good initiatives. CAST's Fuse programme is the first not-for-profit tech accelerator in the UK; it will work with seven established charities/social enterprises to create new digital products and services that address their core mission. CAST's Digital Fellowship is a leadership programme to support charity/social enterprise CEOs and aspiring CEOs to become the sector's leaders in digital technology; it aims to support these leaders to understand key aspects of digital technology and how to harness it for their organisation's digital transformation. Register your interest with CAST before Monday 1st February here

OPPORTUNITY: training on public legal education

Law for Life are holding a half-day training session [24th February, London, free] on how to deliver community-based, accessible public legal education. In the context of legal aid cuts, the training aims to provide a way for individuals and organisations to begin to address gaps in provision and to make the best use of available resources. It aims to build the capacity of agencies to help their service users become more engaged and proactive in their day-to-day legal interactions, improve their bargaining position armed with rights frames, and negotiate the bureaucratic aspects of public services delivery more effectively. To find out more and book, email tara.mulqueen@lawforlife.org.uk

PUBLICATION: violence, abuse and disadvantage in the lives of women

Agenda, the alliance for women and girls at risk, has published 'Hidden Hurt', a report looking at violence, abuse and disadvantage in the lives of women. Agenda's research finds that around 1.2 million women in England are living with the impact of ‘extensive’, lifelong physical and sexual abuse and violence. They are calling for better funding of specialist services for women who have experienced extensive abuse, more recognition of issues around abuse in mainstream services, and for leadership from national and local government to make sure women and girls who experience the most extensive abuse get appropriate support. Download the report here

CLINKS MEMBER'S VACANCIES

This week's vacancies include: A Chief Executive with Khulisa [London], a Substance Misuse Support Worker and an Administrative Officer with EDP [Exeter, HMP Channings Wood, South West], a Fundraiser with One25 [Bristol], a Director of Delivery with Leap [London], a Case Support Worker with Kent, Surrey and Sussex CRC [Brighton], a Fundraising Assistant and a Senior Corporate Fundraiser with St Giles Trust [London], a Support Link Services Manager with Sova [London], and a Membership Supervisor with Garden Organic [Warwickshire]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I: A 5-star break in Lisbon for three nights is £179 with flights from Manchester. Details
  • Tip of the week II: A stay for two at a 16th century hotel in Winchester is £99. Deal includes full English breakfast and 2-course à la carte dinner. Details
  • Tip of the week III: Get three Odeon cinema tickets for £12. Details

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