Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 451 | 26th August 2016

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS VACANCY: Treasurer

Clinks is seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to become the Treasurer of Clinks. With the other trustees, you will help lead the organisation and build on the solid foundations of our existing work, bringing financial and accountancy skills to assist our staff and trustees and help ensure Clinks’ continuing financial resilience and compliance with legal and procedural requirements. Sound finance skills are essential and knowledge of charity finance is highly desirable. Accountancy skills/qualification would be an advantage. The deadline for applications is 23rd September. Find out more and apply here

CLINKS VACANCY: Communications Officer

Clinks is looking for a Communications Officer to join our small communications team. You will support the delivery of high quality communications, making use of tools such as the website, social media, and ebulletins. You will work with the team to implement the communications strategy and to promote Clinks' products and services to new and existing audiences. The successful candidate will have experience in using social media in a professional context, be confident in managing web content, have a good level of IT literacy, and have good writing skills and a demonstrable attention to detail. The closing date for applications is 5pm 31st August. Find out more and apply here

CLINKS BLOG: foreign national prisoners

Clinks' latest guest blog comes from Lucy Slade, who last year was awarded a Winston Churchill Travelling Fellowship to research best practice for foreign national prisoners. She travelled to Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain and Norway. She writes, 'Migration across borders is changing the population inside our prisons ... Because of language and cultural differences these men are often isolated. Almost all who are serving sentences of a year or more will be subject to deportation and do not have access to rehabilitation and resettlement. I wanted to see whether other countries offered an alternative approach.' Read the blog here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: moving on from homelessness

The Department for Communities and Local Government has commissioned Homeless Link to conduct research into effective approaches that help people to move on from homelessness services and access new accommodation. They are seeking examples of existing and emerging approaches that help people to secure new accommodation, access independent accommodation, return to the family home or move to accommodation that meets their current support needs. The research will identify good practice, look at what works in helping people to move on and present case studies that highlight effective working. Please return any examples by 30th September. Find out more here

CLINKS PARTNER'S NEWS: inquiry into homelessness

The House of Commons Communities and Local Government Committee has published a report on its inquiry into homelessness. It calls on all parts of government to commit to a common approach to ending homelessness and ensure that people with multiple and complex needs receive the support they need. The Making Every Adult Matter (MEAM) coalition partners welcome this important report, and particularly its call for a cross-government strategy to end homelessness. Read the MEAM statement here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: prisoners' contact with family and friends

HM Inspectorate of Prisons has published a paper summarising the literature concerning the importance of prisoners maintaining relationships with the outside world and, in particular, with their family and friends. 'Life in Prison: Contact with Families and Friends' draws on evidence from recent inspections of adult prisons and survey data from inspection reports. It provides an overview of the ways in which prisoners are able to keep in contact with their family and friends, and the ways they experience this. Download the paper here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: probation services in Yorkshire

HM Inspectorate of Probation has published a Quality and Impact inspection report on the effectiveness of probation work in York and North Yorkshire. The inspection looks at the quality of probation work carried out by the Community Rehabilitation Company (CRC) and National Probation Service (NPS) and looks at what is helping and what is getting in the way of positive outcomes being achieved by people subject to probation in the area. Inspectors found much to commend. Both the local CRC and NPS region had gone through significant change as a consequence of Transforming Rehabilitation, and staff had maintained a pragmatic approach to the day-to-day work, focusing on responding to risks of harm posed and supporting individuals to change their lives for the better. Download the report here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: prison population projections

The Ministry of Justice has published a bulletin that presents prison population projections for England and Wales from August 2016 to March 2021. The prison population is projected to remain largely stable, the recall population is projected to increase slightly above current levels, and the over 50, over 60 and over 70 year old populations are projected to rise both in absolute terms and as increasing proportions of the total population. Download the bulletin here

FUNDING: social entrepreneurs

UnLtd wish to find and support social entrepreneurs by sharing their skills and expertise with partner organisations who have the required capacity to find, fund, assess and support social entrepreneurs through the Solutions for an Ageing Society Partnership Programme. The programme aims to help a broad range of not-for-profit organisations operating in England, who are committed to addressing the challenges arising from an ageing society. In return for £25,000 match funding, staff time, 1-2-1 support and guidance to the social entrepreneurs, applicants will receive £25,000 and a range of strategic support. The deadline for expressions of interest is 16th September. Find out more and apply here

FUNDING: addressing rural poverty

The Big Lottery's Community Development Support grants scheme is now open to applications from voluntary sector-led partnerships to create solutions to address rural poverty in the Welsh Local Authority areas of: Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Powys, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Monmouthshire. Approximately £2 million is available and it is expected that up to four grants will be awarded covering all nine local authority areas. The funding will be for projects lasting up to seven years. The deadline for applications is 15th November. Find out more and apply here

FUNDING: supporting young people

Buttle UK will provide grants of up to £2,000 for voluntary sector organisations supporting children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. The funding aims to provide education for estranged young people (aged 16 - 20) who do not have any parental support and are working towards a goal of education, training or employment. It is for work to establish a stable home environment and access to activities that help promote a young person’s wellbeing. Buttle UK is specifically seeking applications from organisations supporting young ex-offenders. Find out more here

FUNDING: crowdfunding for community projects

Just Act has become part of Crowdfunder and is offering £50,000 to community groups and organisations in England and Wales. They will be adding up to 50% of the funding target to a maximum of £1,000 to volunteer-led community projects that will change lives for the better. Groups must achieve their total project target to receive the funding, and projects must be delivered by an organisation with an annual income of less than £50,000. The funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: what does home mean for criminal justice charities?

Safe Ground are holding their 2016 symposium 'Moving home' [8th September, London, £10] which will bring together people with criminal convictions, their families, prison service staff, academics, practitioners, artists, community members, policy makers and other interested parties to discuss issues and themes identified through their work throughout the year. The aim of the symposium will be to captivate, challenge and provoke ideas. What does home mean for the people we work with? For criminal justice charities? For organisations delivering arts-based education? Is a home possible in a world that is constantly changing and where people are constantly relocating? Find out more and book here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: mental health needs in prison

This year's Prison Reform Trust Perrie Lectures [22nd September, Newbold Revel, £15-£50] will focus on understanding mental health needs in prison, and how prisons can provide supportive and safe environments. One in four of the UK population will be affected each year by mental health problems and research shows that a much larger proportion of prisoners have mental health needs. This is an opportunity for anyone working in the criminal justice or mental health sector to share good practice and experience, and will enable researchers and students to understand the current issues faced by practitioners and professionals. Find out more and book here

CLINKS MEMBER'S TRAINING: spoken word and performance

Synergy Theatre Project is running a ten week 'Spoken Word' training course [starting 19th September, London, free] for ex-prisoners. Working at the V&A museum, attendees will learn voice, writing and performance techniques used by professionals and explore them in fun practical sessions. No previous experience is required, just a commitment and a willingness to give it a go. The course will run on Monday afternoons 2pm – 4pm. The deadline for applications is 14th September. For more information please email jessica@synergytheatreproject.co.uk or phone 020 3668 6730.

NON-MEMBERS' EVENTS

  • Impact Summit 2016 | 3rd November, Birmingham, £125 incl. VAT | Details
  • 'Health in the justice system - next steps for policy' | 31st January 2017, London, £210+VAT | Details

PUBLICATION: race equality review

The Equalities and Human Rights Commission has published the report from their review into race equality in Britain. 'Healing a divided Britain: the need for a comprehensive race equality strategy' looks at race equality across every aspect of people’s lives, including education, employment, housing, pay and living standards, health and criminal justice. It reveals that while for certain people life has become fairer over the past five years, for others progress has stalled and for some – in particular young Black people – life on many fronts has got worse. Download the report here

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Job vacancies this week include: a Grants Manager and a Communications Manager for Rosa UK [London], an Interim Chief Executive Officer (maternity cover) at Safer Stronger Consortium [Cornwall], a Family Support Coordinator at Jigsaw Visitors’ Centre [Leeds], a Deputy Director at The IARS International Institute [London], Reducing Reoffending Sessional Workers with Nacro [various locations in South Yorkshire], a Community Case Manager at RECOOP [Bournemouth], an Employability Development Worker with St Giles Trust [London], Employer Engagement Workers and a Team Leader with Changing Lives [Tees Valley], a Nova Adviser (development) with Nova Wakefield District [Wakefield] and a Support Worker with Out There Supporting Families of Prisoners [Manchester]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I: A 3-night break in Krakow is £149pp. Deal includes flights, breakfast and tour. Details
  • Tip of the week II: Get £40 of Boots No7 beauty products for £12. Details
  • Tip of the week III: Return flights to Porto from London and Liverpool start at £40. Details

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