Have just started to build a link with One Blackpool....so am reposting this newsletter..and encouraging local churches to become engaged with them..
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| | | | | | Free Training for Small Charities The FSI is bringing two days of free training to Manchester so small charities, wherever they are, can access the skills they need to become self sustaining. The Roadshow will offer training sessions covering a wide range of fundraising skills and techniques ranging from Developing Your Core Case for Support to Fundraising from Trusts & Foundations to Managing Volunteers. Whatever your interest you will find a topic that will enhance your skills and improve your ability to support your beneficiary group. The two training days are the 16 & 17 of April 2013. For more information and details on how to book click here. | | Do you need a photocopier? Mereside Children's Centre has a photocopier available free of charge. Konica Minolta 7216 photocopier free to any organisation who is willing to come and collect it. It is approximately 1m height and 60cm deep by 60cm wide and is on castors.
Due to the size of the item it is advised that a transit van may be required and it will most likely need two people to lift it.
The photocopier is an older model but it in full working order and has wiring and two toner cartridges included.
Any organisation interested in this item should contact Carol Whiteside on 01253 839739. | | New Mental Health & Wellbeing Directory The Insight Network has launched it's new Mental Health & Wellbeing Directory. Third Sector organisations who provide mental health and wellbeing services can now sign up to be included in the new Insight Network online directory. The directory will be available to GPs and health & social care professionals in their workplace. It will include details of third sector mental health & wellbeing providers from across Lancashire and will be searchable by diagnosis, specialism and more. For more information about the directory watch the introductory video here or download a flyer here. | | Where Volunteering Begins NCVO have launched a new campaign to encourage people into volunteering.Where Volunteering Begins, aims to harness the high levels of enthusiasm for volunteering, and channel support to volunteering organisations and their causes.
The short films highlight the diverse range of volunteering opportunities available, and the different people who give their time.
| | Disability Roadshow In partnership with Greenlands St Anne Church, Disability First is organising an event to highlight the services and support that is offered to the disabled community. The Disability First Roadshow will showcase the services that are available and how they can improve independence and quality of life. We are inviting disability organisations and services that support disabled people from the voluntary and community sectors, as well as partners in the statutory and private sector, to exhibit their services at the Greenlands St Anne Church on Friday 26th April 2013, starting 11am till 2pm. To download a booking form click here. | | Are you running the 10k? One Blackpool is looking for staff from VCFS organisations who are running the Beaverbrooks 10k.We want to highlight the contribution and achievement of staff from voluntary, community, faith & social enterprise organisations who will be taking part in this year's Beaverbrooks 10k. In the run up to the event we'll be producing a press release detailing runners from VCFS organisations plus using social media to highlight individual stories. All you need to do get involved and be included is email info@oneblackpool.co.uk with your name, your organisation, job title and a short quote on what you do in your day job and why you are running. | | Volunteers needed for Safe Haven Bus Blackpool's Night Safe Haven Bus is seeking volunteers. The Night Safe Haven Bus is a multi-agency partnership provision facilitated by Renaissance @ Drugline Lancashire. The project is currently seeking volunteers to support the service during operational outreach sessions. Volunteers will receive free and bespoke training and access to accredited learning. References can also be provided to validate your volunteering for your future. The service operates in season on Saturday evenings from 9pm to 4am on Sunday morning, offering a safe space to vulnerable individuals in the town centre. | | Engaging with Business Breakfast Event One Blackpool brings you the latest in it's series of Breakfast Events - this time, focused on engaging with businesses. Building links with the private sector presents huge opportunities and benefits for voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations. The session will also give you a chance to explore the possibilities of sponsorship, pro-bono support and other methods of engaging with the private sector for mutual benefit. The session takes place on Thursday 21 March 2013 from 8.30am to 10.30am at St John's Church & Business Centre. To book your free place on the session click here. | | The Local Focus A small selection of the latest news, resources & information from around the local sector. | | The National Focus A small selection of the latest national news, resources & information. | | We want your information! Does your organisation have something to share? We're keen to collate and share your information, events and good news stories as widely as possible to ensure that Blackpool's is a well informed and networked voluntary, community, faith & social enterprise sector. If you'd like to have details of your events, training, vacancies and more in the One Blackpool weekly e-newsletter simply send the details to info@oneblackpool.co.uk each week or call 01253 624505 and ask for Duncan. | | | | | | | |
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