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| | | | | | Budget Reactions The Chancellor has announced a number of measures in the budget which have implications for the sector. Today the Chancellor has announced his budget and reaction has been coming in from across the sector. It seems that the Chancellor has listened to the views of the sector on gift aid reform and social investment. Sir Stuart Etherington, Chief Executive at NCVO, said: "In a budget where the Chancellor had little room for manoeuvre, the fact that he has listened to charities on social investment and gift aid reform is very positive. This is undoubtedly still a difficult environment. Charities are struggling with decreasing budgets and increasing demands. With further spending reductions in sight, it is crucial that government at all levels listens to the charities that work every day with the people who will be affected."
Speaking on the the government's consultation on social investment tax relief he said: "Charities run expert, high quality services, but often struggle to find the finances they need to expand their work. Social investment is an increasingly important way for charities to grow. We've long argued that levelling the tax playing field to ensure that social investments are just as attractive as other investments is a crucial part of supporting this burgeoning market. This consultation is a very welcome step and we look forward to contributing." The Chancellor also announced a consultation on new measures to make it easier for the public to add gift aid to charitable donations they make online. Under the new proposals individuals would only need to make one 'declaration' for each online service they use with the aim of increasing the number of donations with gift aid added to them and maximising the amount going to charities. Charities (and companies) across the country will also benefit from the new employment allowance which will take the first £2,000 off their employer national insurance bill. Treasury sources say that this measure could be worth £45m to 35,000 charities. Joe Irvin, Chief Executive at NAVCA, said: "We welcome the fact that charities that employ staff will benefit from the proposal that employers' national insurance will be cut from April next year. However, we feel that George Osborne has missed a bigger opportunity. He could have demonstrated he understands that as well as providing vital support to communities, local charities and voluntary organisations that can help get our local economies moving." For the full NCVO statement click here.For the full NAVCA statement click here.More budget reactions... | | Blackpool LINk Open Event Blackpool LINk is holding it's final open event on Tuesday 26 March 2013 The full day event will take place at the Salvation Army Citadel, Raikes Parade with refreshments available from 10am.
On the agenda for the final Blackpool LINk Open Event are... - Blackpool Health & Wellbeing Board presentation from Traci Lloyd-Moore, Health & Wellbeing Project Officer at Blackpool Council
- Blackpool Clinical Commissioning Group from Ian Treasure, Deputy Director of Quality & Engagement at NHS Blackpool
- Competition to pick a new name for the Advisory Group
- Blackpool LINk Annual Report from Helen Kay, Health & Wellbeing Manager
- The Future of Adult Social Care from Karen Smith, Head of Care & Support at Blackpool Council
Blackpool LINk are keen that as many people as possible are able to attend on the day.
Click here to download the full agenda and to book your place contact Helen or Linda on 01253 345445. | | Peer Mentoring Training for Young People Fylde Coast be Involved has free peer mentoring training available for young people aged 14-15 Fylde Coast Be Involved's Peer Mentor scheme is offering free 3 day training for young people. The course covers... - Understanding what is meant by mentoring
- Exploring the best practises of mentoring
- Learning about the boundaries of the role
The course takes place on the 2nd, 3rd and 10th of April 2013 at Claremont Community Centre, Dickson Road. For more information contact... | | Blackpool4Me Consultation Blackpool4Me is changing and wants your views. We need to develop an effective online directory and adult social care advice website for Blackpool. Our current website was designed some years ago and we know needs have changed over this period. We need to develop a more user friendly system to make it easy for people to find the information they need. So that we can take your views into account please spend a few moments to complete our survey. Click here to complete the survey. | | Free Legal Advice on Children's Law New free legal advice clinic at Mereside Children's Centre. All aspects of Children's Law including contact arrangements, residency/custody disputes, parental responsibility, social services involvement and adoption. At Mereside Children's Centre every Friday 9.30am-11.30am Phone 01253 839739 to arrange an appointment slot. Legal advisers from Blackhurst Budd offering free legal advice and guidance and will signpost you to any other available support services relating to children's law. | | LGBT drug & alcohol drop-in Horizon, Blackpool's Integrated Treatment System, offers a new drop in for LGBT people around drugs & alcohol.Horizon Blackpool's Integrated Treatment System recognises Blackpool's thriving LGBT community and scene but also recognises that within the community there is also the possibility of drug and alcohol use which can be combined with less likelihood of accessing support. Horizon's Access and Choices Team (ACT) are now offering a LGBT discreet drop in on Monday evenings (5-8pm), if you are worried about your or another's drug and/ or alcohol use. The ACT team are based at 102 Dickson Road, Blackpool. The service also recognises the need for a dedicated LGBT support email. If you are concerned about your or another's drug and/ or alcohol use, or just need some advice you can email lgbtadvice@druglinelancs.co.uk or call 01253 311431. | | Blackpool Safeguarding Children Board Training New calendar of training available from BSCB Blackpool LSCB has a responsibility to provide training and awareness raising activities for multi-agency staff. The LSCB Training Sub Group is the forum where these responsibilities are addressed. | | 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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