Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 434 | 22nd April 2016

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS OFFER: feature your job vacancy in Light Lunch

Would you like to have your job vacancy promoted to over 10,000 contacts in the Criminal Justice System? Clinks members can now feature their job vacancies in a dedicated stand-alone Light Lunch article for £100 - you can include a short description of the role, location and salary. When posting your vacancy on our jobs board, just tick 'promote this item as a featured listing'. For more information, contact tom.worley@clinks.org

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: London office space to rent

The Centre for Crime and Justice Studies is advertising a first floor, self-contained, open plan, air-conditioned office space for rent, with use of communal kitchen and toilet facilities and a heavily discounted rate for use of the meeting room. The space, in Vauxhall, London (SW8 1GB) is 689 square feet (64 sqm) and costs £27,696 per annum on a 5 year lease. Find out more and enquire here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: placements with the probation inspectorate

HM Inspectorate of Probation is seeking people with detailed knowledge of their inspection topics to join their inspection teams. Candidates will be required for a period of up to 12 weeks over a six to nine month time frame to help plan, carry out and write up inspections. Guidance will be provided in inspection skills and procedures. They require people who are able to work as part of a team with proven operational and strategic experience in Rehabilitation Activity Requirements and Approved Premises. The placements will be an opportunity to learn about inspection, gain more knowledge about the inspection topic and contribute to improving practice. The closing date for applications is 13th May. Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: reviewing payment by results literature

'Getting payment by results contracts right' is the latest in Russell Webster's blog series looking at lessons learned from a recent review of payment by results (PbR) literature. The post examines what the literature says about how to get the payment structure and length of contract right for PbR schemes. He finds that commissioners and providers need to pay considerable attention to the issues of contract length and payment arrangements at an early stage in proceedings; and the most reliable way of deciding on an appropriate contract length and a realistic payment structure which guarantees a workable cashflow for providers of different sizes is for commissioners and potential providers to engage in a modelling exercise at the pre-procurement stage. Read the post here

FUNDING: for small community groups

The Gateshead Capacity Building Fund will support organisations in Gateshead to build their capacity and sustainability, and support small grassroots community groups. Up to £2,000 is available for organisations with an annual income of up to £50,000, and between £2,000 and £10,000 is available for organisations with an annual income of £250,000 or less. The fund aims to support: a thriving economy for all; a sense of pride and ownership for all; a healthy, inclusive and nurturing place for all; developing and mobilising volunteers; and supporting building relationships within communities. The closing date for applications is 11th May. Find out more and apply here

FUNDING: for sport and community projects

Grants of £5,000 are available from the Comic Relief Local Communities Programme for sport and community projects in the Tees Valley that empower local people and enable them to create lasting change in their communities. Funded activities can include: community sport activities; furniture projects; providing access to benefits advice; combating fuel poverty; community employment projects; and food co-ops. The grant must be at least 30% of the total cost of the project. Applications are open until 12th May. Find out more and apply here

FUNDING: for youth projects in the North East

Grants of between £250 and £10,000 are available from the Wellesley Trust Community First fund for youth projects based in and working in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear and County Durham, including Darlington. Applicants must be able to demonstrate how their projects will make a difference to the lives of young people while supporting people to overcome disadvantage, creating stronger communities and making the area a good place to live. Both revenue and capital projects will be considered. The deadline for applications is 23rd May. Find out more and apply here

FUNDING: for improving green community spaces

The Tesco Bags of Help Programme is open to applications from voluntary sector organisations for grants of £8,000, £10,000 and £12,000 for capital improvements to local community green spaces that have free and open access to all members of the community for a minimum of six days a week, during daylight hours. Projects will be funded to, for example, build pocket parks, sports facilities, woodland walks and community gardens. Applications will be shortlisted and projects will be put forward for customers to vote for in Tesco stores. The application deadline is 3rd June. Find out more and apply here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: recognising veterans in the CJS

FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) is screening 'FF Gaiden: Control' [27th April, Liverpool, free], a film exploring the tensions inherent in recognising former armed services personnel within the Criminal Justice System through a series of personal testimonies from the perspective of the veterans themselves and their family members. These accounts are played out through the world of video game Grand Theft Auto V, investigating this virtual space to speak of their experiences of societal control. Find out more and book here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: criminal justice themed arts events

Safe Ground is participating in the 'Wandsworth Arts Fringe' [14th & 15th May, London, from £5] where they will be hosting a weekend of poetry workshops, performances and a criminal justice-themed treasure trail. The 'Bite Size Poets' mini poetry workshops aim to teach you to be a poet and performer in 45 minutes, and will be led by renowned poets and performers. The 'Criminal Justice Treasure Trail' will uncover the criminal justice history of Battersea, bringing fresh perspectives to well established landmarks and also leading people to places, areas and buildings they would never normally visit. Find out more and book here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: employment opportunities for ex-offenders

Trafford Housing Trust is holding a 'Social Impact Dinner' event [27th May, HMP Styal, free] to celebrate the successes of CleanStart social enterprise, to demonstrate how they provide long-term employment opportunities for disadvantaged groups, and to share their future plans. They support those with long-term barriers to work to achieve their full potential; providing a quality, affordable facilities management service for the Greater Manchester area. Delegates will be able to explore future collaboration opportunities around service contracts and employment. Find out more and book here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: exploring what works to prevent youth offending

'Replicating success: what Realising Ambition has taught us about what works and why in improving outcomes for young people' will be a Realising Ambition conference [1st June, Birmingham, free] to discuss the latest evidence on what works to prevent youth offending. The Realising Ambition consortium, led by Catch22, is a Big Lottery Fund programme replicating 25 services aimed at preventing children and young people from entering the Criminal Justice System. Presentations will look at putting evidence into practice, including a panel debate on whether the Standards of Evidence are the right tool for measuring impact. Funders, commissioners, directors of children’s services and policy makers are welcome to attend. Book your place by emailing realisingambition@catch-22.org.uk

CLINKS MEMBER'S TRAINING: using the arts to engage young offenders

Reflex's 'Urban Skillz' training programme [31st May & 1st June, Hinckley, free with annual subscription] aims to empower at-risk youth and young offenders to reflect creatively on their life choices and express positive hopes for the future through the medium of creative arts. The training provides an introduction to understanding and delivering music and theatre courses and explores the need for non-formal education, the key role of an Urban Skillz deliverer, facilitating workshops effectively, accreditation criteria, moderation requirements, and how to build a balanced course. Find out more here

NON-MEMBERS' EVENTS

  • Fulfilling Lives national evaluation conference | 27th June, Birmingham, £50 | Details
  • Modernising Justice Through Technology Innovation and Efficiency Conference | 21st June, London, £249 | Details

PUBLICATION: voluntary sector data published

NCVO has published their '2016 Civil Society Almanac'. This publication draws together voluntary sector related trends, facts and information from NCVO's research programme, and the latest available data from government surveys, academic research, and research by voluntary organisations. The analysis at the core of the Almanac is based on over 10 years’ worth of data and evidence collected jointly by NCVO and the Third Sector Research Centre (TSRC). This year's Almanac shows: The biggest charities' incomes grew in 2013/14, while that of smaller and medium-sized charities decreased in real terms; and there is a sharp rise in youth volunteering - the proportion of 16-25 year olds saying they volunteer once a month is up by more than half since 2010. Find out more here

PUBLICATION: social impact bonds

'Better Outcomes, Better Value' is a Bridge Ventures paper examining the evolution of social impact bonds (SIBs) in the UK. The paper is based on lessons learned from the thirteen SIB contracts that Bridge Ventures has backed to date, and is primarily aimed at those who commission services at local or national government level. The paper looks at when outcomes contracts work best, key policy areas for outcomes contracts, and the evolution of the SIB model. Download the paper here

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Job vacancies this week include: a Communications Manager with Changing Lives [Gateshead], a Fundraising and Communications Manager with Prisoners Advice Service [London], Key Workers (Female) with The Nelson Trust [Gloucester and Swindon], a Young People’s Service Coordinator with Circles South West [Bristol], a Family Worker with Lifeline Project [HMP Highpoint, near Cambridge] and a Project Worker with DISC [Salford]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I: Get a free drink at Starbucks on Friday 22nd April when you buy a coffee tumbler (including a £1 medium-sized reusable cup). Details
  • Tip of the week II: At this £40 spa day at a 19th-century mansion near York, you'll get two treatments of your choice, all-day access to the facilities, and refreshments on arrival. Details
  • Tip of the week III: Fly from London to Turin, Italy (return) from £37. Details

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