Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 833 | 31 May 2024

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CLINKS NEWS: join our Member Advisory Forum  

Clinks is seeking voluntary sector professionals from member organisations working in the criminal justice system to join our member advisory forum. To learn more about this forum and how important it is to us, read our latest blog post the value of our member advisory forum. This is an exciting opportunity where you will be able to provide Clinks with strategic and operational advice, ensuring we are best informed by our membership to provide the best support possible. We are looking to recruit additional members of the forum to ensure that it represents the range and diversity of the voluntary sector. Click here to find out more information about this opportunity and how to apply.   

CLINKS NEWS: Inspire Justice Awards open for nominations

The Inspire Justice Awards celebrate the essential contribution of the wider justice workforce. These unsung heroes are often hidden from public view and deserve to have their stories and contributions publicly recognised. These awards are back for their third year and nominations for the 13 award categories are now open. Both individual and team awards are made available including 'Voluntary Contribution to Community Safety and Justice'.

Nominations will close 20 June. Find out more and nominate here

MEMBER FOCUS: York Road Project

York Road Project (YRP) is dedicated to assisting individuals facing homelessness or those at risk of becoming homeless in the Woking area. YRP understand that many of the people they serve have endured traumatic experiences, often in their childhood, which continue to affect their daily lives.

Their commitment is unwavering, providing support and assistance 24/7, 365 days a year. Their services include a secure and welcoming environment where individuals can find comfort and tailored support that meets their specific needs.

YRP acknowledge the unique challenges each person faces, and their team is devoted to offering comprehensive assistance to help them navigate their circumstances and work towards a brighter future. Find out more about York Road Project

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: the impact of medicines shortages

National Voices is working with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) to understand the causes of medicines shortages, the collaborative action that could be taken to mitigate against these occurring in the future and how patients and carers can be better supported when they do happen.

To help inform this work, RPS have shared two surveys, one for client representative charities, and the other for clients/patients themselves. Please complete the survey for charities and once completed, please could you return to shortages@rpharms.com

Please share this survey for clients/patients to share their experiences of medicine shortages.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Alwyn Fortune, Policy and Engagement Lead at RPS.

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: conference for frontline staff in the homelessness sector

If you work on the frontline of the homelessness sector, you are invited to St Martin’s Frontline Network Annual Conference [20 June, 10:00 - 16:15, online, free].

The conference aims to support frontline workers across the UK by spreading best practice, knowledge and skills and share perspectives and approaches from different corners of the UK. It will bring together a range of speakers to share knowledge on a variety of topics that have been highlighted by people working on the frontlines of homelessness, such as hoarding, families in temporary accommodation, immigration and NRPF, mental health - and more! Sign up here today

FUNDING: grant funding for running costs of small charities in England and Wales

The Yapp Charitable Foundation provide core funding of around £3,000 per year for up to three years to registered charities with expenditure of less than £40,000, which have been established for at least three years. The Foundation prioritises work that is 'unattractive to the general public and other funders', and experience of the criminal justice system falls under their social welfare category. The Foundation has a preference for applicants that can demonstrate effective use of volunteers and an element of self-sustainability, where feasible. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the Foundation will usually provide a response within five months from the date of application. Apply online here.

CLINKS MEMBERS’ VACANCIES:

Family Intervention Worker with NEPACS [£28,489, Morpeth, part time]; Wellbeing Coach (Community Caseworker) with NEPACS [£27,261, Durham or Cleveland, full time]; Visits Services Play Worker with NEPACS [£22,971,Morpeth, part time]; Visits Services Play Worker with NEPACS [£22,971, Yarm, part time]; Influencing Change (Housing) with Basis Yorkshire [£30,086, Leeds, full time]; Essential Skills Tutor with Back on Track [£27,800, Manchester, part time]; Programme Manager with Leap - Confronting Conflict [£41,200, Finsbury Park, full time]; Domestic Abuse Practitioner with RISE Mutual CIC [£26,000 - £29,000, Avon and Somerset, full time]; Volunteer Trustee with The Nelson Trust [part time]; Volunteer Pantry Delivery Driver with ­St Giles Trust [Camberwell Head Office, part time]

For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

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