Community News round up
Welcome to the Community Participation Team bulletin. This week:
- Money money money - 3 new funding pots launched
- A Human Library in Telford - could you volunteer?
- Careers and job vacancies for Domiciliary Care Agencies and Age UK
- Support session for people with Type 2 Diabetes
- New Sensory room in the borough for 0-11yr olds
- Learning, Skills and Employment Support
- Events happening across the borough
We are always happy to feature articles from across the community.If you would like to send us information about your event or other community related news then please get in touch at cpt@telford.gov.uk.
Three year Holiday Activities and Eat Well Fund launches
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Now in its third year, the “Holiday Activities and Eat Well” fund, part of the Telford 2020 fund, will again support organisations to host holiday activities and provide nutritious meals for children and young people in Telford and Wrekin. |
The Council’s Telford 2020 fund is making £110,000 available for charities and voluntary sector organisations, social enterprises, town and parish councils, schools and faith based organisations to run holiday activities with nutritious food in 12 wards.
Telford & Wrekin Council is pleased to be able to offer this funding as a three year grant opportunity meaning that school holiday activities will be provided under this fund until the 2023 Easter holiday (inclusive).
Interested organisations must submit their Expression of Interest by Monday 16 March 2020 - 9.30am.
Full information and apply
A support and information session for completing your application is on offer from Telford & Wrekin Council officers on 25 February.
Contact cpt@telford.gov.uk to book a half-hour appointment between the hours of 10am to 12 noon.
Funding to repair damaged pitches and facilities after storm Ciara
Storm damaged pitches and facilities could be back in use sooner than expected thanks to a new emergency flood relief fund.
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The effects of Storm Ciara are still being fully assessed but, in an attempt to rectify the damage as soon as possible, local authorities and community sports organisations are being invited to apply for a grant of up to £5,000 to pay for emergency repairs.
Funding is being made available from Sport England’s Community Asset Fund and grants can be available in as little as three weeks.
More information and apply
European Social Fund Community Grants launched
Landau has been awarded a contract to run a Community Grant programme in Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin.
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Over £860k ESF has been made available for grants to voluntary sector and small organisations in Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin to tackle social exclusion and unemployment. The contract was commissioned and is co-financed by the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
The programme aims to provide grants of £5,000-£20,000 to voluntary and small organisations for projects that will move unemployed people towards employment, training or back into education.
Projects that are eligible for funding include activities that improve confidence and promote social integration -such as sports and gardening clubs – the development of local support groups and networks, such as ‘Job Clubs’ and initiatives that help personal development, such as assertiveness and motivational training.
Third sector and small organisations with less than £8.5 million turnover and employing less than 49 people are eligible to apply for a grant.
Sonia Roberts CEO of Landau said:
“This is a great opportunity for smaller organisations to support local efforts to help people towards a happier life. Small and voluntary organisations have the knowledge of the local area, understand needs of the local community and have the potential to deliver targeted and effective localised programmes of support. We look forward to seeing the positive impact of the programme across our local communities.”
The programme will run from January 2020 with applications open until April 2021.
More information and apply
 Could you volunteer for us?
The Human Library is a social change event with a difference, seeking to challenge prejudice, exclusion and discrimination. Just like in a real library, a visitor to the Human Library can choose a book from a range of titles. The difference is that books are people, and reading is a conversation. The Human Library provides a safe environment for people to engage in dialogue that has the potential to challenge prejudice.
You can find out more about the international organisation behind the project here Human Library Organisation
We are looking for human books who are willing to share their experiences at our organised Human Library events. Volunteer books are individuals from all walks of life who have experienced discrimination/ marginalisation based upon race, religion, sexual preference, class, gender identity, sex, age, lifestyle choices, disability and other aspects of their life and who want to share their experiences to promote knowledge and challenge stigma surrounding their identity.
As a human book you will receive full training and travel expenses.
For further information please email libraryenquiries@telford.gov.uk
Please support our campaign to recruit home care workers
Have you seen our social media campaign to attract more people with the right values and skills to become home care workers? It features current workers, like Sarah and Penny, talking about their own experiences, what inspired them to apply to the sector and what they enjoy most about their jobs.
Our approved providers now deliver care and support in 5 zone areas across the borough. Enabling staff to work closer to where they live, allowing for greater flexibility and meaning it is not always necessary to drive or own a car.
If you have a friend or family member who you think would be brilliant working in home care please ask them to go to Live Well Telford - Looking for work to find out which providers are recruiting near where they live.
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Fundraising Officer vacancy at Age UK
Age UK Shropshire, Tel.ford and Wrekin are looking for an enthusiastic fundraiser to join their busy team. It's an exciting time for the organisation as they celebrate their 70th anniversary with their Platinum Appeal. |
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If you have a genuine passion for improving the lives of older people and enjoy being part of a successful fundraising team.
Contact: Catherine McCloy on 01743 233 123. for an informal discussion about the role
Further information and to apply: Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin
FREE Taster Session
Type 2 Diabetes in Telford
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If you have recently been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes (or are struggling to manage the condition) and live in the Newport area, there are still spaces available on the next First Steps Diabetes education programme.
The next taster session takes places on Wednesday 18 March, 1pm – 3.30pm.
To find out more or to book a place call 01952 581109
Learn Telford is part of Telford & Wrekin Council and exists to provide high quality learning opportunities to the people living in the borough.
www.learntelford.ac.uk
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Rags to Stitches
This new wellbeing course will give you an opportunity to learn how to create fun textile crafts. During the course, learners will:
- Explore simple hand-stitching techniques used in embroidery and quilting
- Produce a piece of keepsake artwork using cherished fabrics and everyday items from around the home
- Learn how to print on to fabric and how to use mixed media and embellishments
As part of this wellbeing course, you will also take part in other activities aimed at helping you to develop a better understanding of your mental health and support wellbeing.
Venue: Park Lane Centre, Park Lane, Woodside. TF7 5QZ
Information drop-in: Tuesday 25 February, from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Course dates: Tuesday 3 March – Tuesday 31 March. 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Contact Learn Telford: 01952 382888, call/text 07794 999282
Or find out more and register
National Careers Service
A National Careers Service Adviser will be at the Park Lane Centre in Woodside to provide individual advice to adults aged 19+ years, including:
- Enrolment on to our free Distance Learning courses
- Returning to work after raising a family
- Facing redundancy
- Local courses and gaining a qualification
- Sector-based skills
- Creating a CV
- Voluntary work
- Looking for your first paid job
- Support available to assist you
Wednesday 4 March
9:30am – 12:30pm
Park Lane Centre, Park Lane, Woodside. TF7 5QZ
For more information, or to book an appointment, call or text Learn Telford on 07794 999282
Returning to Work
A one-off session in a relaxed and friendly environment
Returning to work - or looking for your first paid job - can be daunting. This is an informal session which is ideal for anyone who is looking to return to work after bringing up a family or after not working due to health reasons. We will look at a range of topics including:
- Transferable skills
- Returning to work after raising a family
- Distance Learning
- What employers are looking for
- Sector-based skills
- Creating a CV
- Voluntary work
- Looking for your first paid job
- Support available to assist you
Monday 16 March, 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Park Lane Centre, Park Lane, Woodside. TF7 5QZ
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Meeting: First Thursday of the month at Forge@TheWakes, Theatre Square, Oakengates.
No need to book just turn up on the evening.
Follow us on social media
Use social media? Want to hear about local news and events in your area? There are a range of different ways in which you can find out information about what's happening near you:
These pages are regularly updated with information on events, training, community issues and more.
If you are interested in finding out more about opportunities to volunteer then you can visit volunteertelford.co.uk like our Street Champion Facebook page, our Health Champion Facebook page or our Volunteer Telford Facebook page.
If you are a voluntary community or social enterprise group and you are interested in communicating and sharing knowledge with other VCSE groups then you can sign up to Telford VCSE groups Peer Support face book group
You can also give us a follow on Twitter @telfcommunity
Get in touch with us
Does your community need some more help? You can email the Community Participation Team with your query. Get in touch at cpt@telford.gov.uk
Help and toolkits available on our website: http://www.telford.gov.uk/communitysupport
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