Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 479 | 31st March 2017

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS BLOG: stronger charities for a stronger society

Clinks submitted evidence to House of Lords Select Committee’s inquiry on charities, and now it has published its report ‘Stronger charities for a stronger society’. Nathan Dick, Head of Policy at Clinks, has written a blog summarising the report’s conclusions and how it could directly affect our members. He writes "Submitting evidence to the House of Lords Select Committee’s inquiry on charities gave us the chance to talk Parliament about our members - explaining the vital role of voluntary organisations, describing the barriers that sometimes get in the way, and showing how they can be pulled down". Read the summary here

CLINKS BLOG: what’s new in probation?

In this blog, Clinks Development Officer in the South West Isabel Livingstone shares regional updates from the National Probation Service (NPS) and the Community Rehabilitation Companies (CRCs) that were covered at the recent Clinks policy forum. It includes new commissioning powers for the NPS, reflection on the ‘probation services review’ into CRC contracts and information on new strategic forums in the South West. Read the blog here

CLINKS MEMBER'S OFFER: Insurance offer

Insurance is an essential purchase for voluntary sector organisations. We’re working with Scrutton Bland Insurance Group to offer our members a specialised service and a great discount. As a Clinks member Scrutton Bland are offering you: A minimum of 5% discount on the insurance premium, a free advice helpline on insurance risk management, a full review of your existing insurance requirements, and a full market exercise to provide alternative insurers and premiums. Scrutton Bland has had a dedicated charity insurance department for the past eight years and works with clients throughout the UK. They have developed relationships with insurance providers who understand the charity sector. To take advantage of this offer call Freephone 08000 121 131 or email clinks@scruttonbland.co.uk.

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: research on women with convictions

The Griffins Society 2017 Griffins Fellowship Programme is looking for applications. The programme aims to contribute to practice and policy debates on the subject of women with convictions by undertaking independent sponsored research. Six Fellowships are available for 2017-18, five of which can be on any aspect of the treatment of women in the criminal justice system. The other is being offered in conjunction with the Barrow Cadbury Trust on the treatment of young adult women (those aged between 18 and 25, which may include those in transition between youth and adult systems). The deadline for applications is 12th June. To express an interest, please e-mail the Director Chris Leeson at chris.leeson@thegriffinssociety.org.

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: supporting children of prisoners

Ormiston Families is supporting the children affected by having a family member in prison with its Breaking Barriers outreach service. Outreach workers provide one-to-one support for children and young people (aged 5-16) affected by familial imprisonment. As well helping children and young people cope with separation from a loved one, there is evidence that prisoners who maintain ties with their children are less likely to re-offend, and the children themselves are less likely to become involved in offending behaviour. It is estimated that at any given time up to 200,000 children in the UK are affected by having a parent or close family member in prison. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: new website

Women's Breakout has a new website. The changes and updates on the site are designed to make it easier to navigate and improve the overall look of the site. There is a new case studies section which discusses the needs of the women and the services they received. In time these case studies will be linked to a search facility so that users can search for all the case studies that highlight a particular need. Read more here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: supporting offenders’ families

i-HOP has published a ‘Practitioner’s Guide’ for all professionals working directly with offenders’ families following a launch event in Birmingham on the 20th March. Drawing on research and theory to demonstrate the impact of offending on the whole family, the Guide combines tools, practice tips and substantial resource lists to equip practitioners to provide effective community-based interventions from assessment and support planning onwards. Find out more and download the guide here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: crafting with conviction

Fine Cell Work, the charity which trains and pays prisoners to do fine needlework in their cells for commercial sale, is planning to open a London-based crafts training studio for people with convictions. The workshop will be called the Fine Works Hub and will offer work experience, accredited employment training and one-to-one mentoring to participants. Read more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: deaf prisoners

The Royal Association for Deaf People has presented the first Deaf Aware Prison Quality Mark to HMP Whatton. Reports have shown it can be difficult for deaf prisoners to access rehabilitative services, education and employment skills training. Prisoners who are Deaf are often much more vulnerable, isolated and susceptible to developing mental health issues while in prison in comparison to their hearing peers. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: peer support for people with multiple needs

St Giles Trust has a service that offers support from Peer Advisors, people who have overcome disadvantage themselves who are now trained to offer help. The Peer Circles Project will work with individuals with complex needs, severe and multiple disadvantages and who are currently unemployed or economically inactive, across central and south London boroughs. For more information email, peercircles@stgilestrust.org.uk

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: people with learning difficulties

Greater Manchester’s Mayor and Police & Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd and the members of the Justice and Rehabilitation Executive are seeking views on the topic of “what works” when considering the needs of people with learning disabilities and difficulties within the criminal justice system. The call for evidence is open to all partners working within the criminal justice system with a view to finding a number of practical ways that multi-agency collaboration can be supported and developed. This will lead to bringing partners together for a workshop in Manchester on the 25th April. The deadline for submissions is 18th April. Take the survey here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: art in custody

Foundation for Art and Creative Technology (FACT) are holding a screening event [6th April | Liverpool | Free with booking required]. 'To Serve' is an artist discussion and screening event exploring the spaces between military, custody and civilian life through the lens of collaborative artworks produced by veterans and artists, including the first public screening of 'The Separate System', a new commission produced by veterans at HMP Altcourse and HMP Liverpool with artist Katie Davies. Find out more and book here

FUNDING: disadvantaged communities

Comic Relief has grants between £500 and £1000 to support community groups that are undertaking work that helps people of all ages feel more included in their community, builds their skills and increases their sense of achievement. Small local groups with an income of less than £100,000 that are run by local people and are working in a disadvantaged or deprived area can apply. The deadline for applications is 5th May. Find out more here

FUNDING: deprived and disadvantaged people

The Greggs Foundation is inviting applications to its North East core funding programme. The North East Core Funding scheme awards grants to charitable organisations based in the North East of England that make a difference to people in need. Funding is available to charitable organisations operating in the counties of Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham and Teesside and based in areas of high deprivation. Grants of up to £15,000 per annum for up to three years are available to organisations that are supporting disadvantaged people. The deadline for applications is 17th May. Find out more here

FUNDING: prison education

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is seeking to establish a framework for the provision of education services to those in custody in England. The framework is designed to allow governors to contract with one or more organisations in order to deliver education services within a specified number of locations.  It is in the early stage of development and MoJ is judging interest from potential suppliers. Find out more here

PUBLICATIONS: charities in criminal justice

NPC has published 'Beyond Bars: Maximising the voluntary sector's contribution in criminal justice'. The publication outlines their findings from research into the role of charities in the criminal justice sector. They found that charities make a unique contribution in this space, but face various challenges to achieving their potential. After exploring these challenges, the report makes suggestions for how funders, commissioners, government, and charities themselves can work to overcome these issues and maximise the voluntary sector’s role in the criminal justice system. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: a Restorative Justice Senior Practitioner with Thames Valley Partnership [Thames Valley], a Pause Bristol Co-ordinator with One25 [Bristol], a Support Worker with Housing for Women, a Community Family support Worker with Jigsaw Visitors Centre [West Yorkshire], a Training and Consultancy Coordinator with Yorkshire, Humberside and Lincolnshire Circles of Support and Accountability [Yorkshire, Humberside and Lincolnshire], a Media and Communications Officer with DISC [Leeds], a Fundraiser with User Voice [London], Night Concierges with Social Interest Group [various], and a Project Manager with Changing Lives [Nottingham]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

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