PVSF’s Forum Meeting: 
Funding Matters

Date: Thurs, 8 Mar 2012
Time:   10am- 12.30pm
Venue: Sojourner Truth, Sumner Road, Peckham, SE15
Speakers: 
      Barbera Billey, Capital Community Fund - How Funding Bids are Assessed?
       Steve White – Available funding

For further details please contact Marcia Gregory on 0207 6357000 or email: marcia@peckhamforum.org.uk

FUNDING

• Southwark Youth Commissioning and IAG department is inviting applications for grant funding to voluntary and community organisations whose provision is based in Southwark, to provide a programme for young Southwark residents aged 13-19.  Grant: £10,000-£50,000. Deadline: 1pm, Fri, 24 Feb 2012.
• The Southwark EnviroGrant scheme is offering funding for community projects .  This will be the 2nd second year that Veolia Environmental Services has managed this funding opportunities. Grant: up to £1000. Deadline: 31 Mar 2012.

TRAINING

• Creative innovation is running an e-Business start-up training and is specifically designed to equip those who wish to start a business on the Internet.  The training will teach you all you need to know about starting your first internet business.  Date: 27 & 29 Feb 2012.  Time: 10am-3.30pm
• Sickle Cell & Young Stroke Survivors invites individuals who are affected by sickle cell to a Sickle Cell Nutrition workshop which aims to help people with this condition gain improved knowledge about  eating healthier .  Date: 16 Feb 2012.  Time: 11am – 3pm
• Community Action Southwark (CAS)  will shortly be delivering our annual course of Trustee Inductions.  These sessions are a great introduction to trusteeship for new trustees, and a skills refresher for experienced trustees.

EVENTS

• Southwark Arts Forum (SAF)  will be hosting the Creative Solidarity Network Event, this is a series of events where people come together to discuss developments in the art world, share experiences from their respective practices and learn from peers.  Date: 16 Feb 2012.  Time: 6pm-9pm
• Starlight Music Academy is hosting a free anti gangs/knife/guns event open to young people aged 13- 25 who want to succeed in life. Lots of entertainment and fun packed activities. Date: 25 Feb 2012  Time: 12 noon
• Peckham Town Centre will be having a celebration event, to celebrate the results of some of the  hard work over several years to improve Peckham town centre. Date: 14 Mar 2012.  Time: 7pm-9pm.

Community Council Meetings:

Peckham: TBC

Nunhead: TBC

For further information please contact, Nadine James on 020 7525 5503 or email: Nadine.James@southwark.gov.uk.  For a complete list of the Council’s meetings and activities visit: www.southwark.gov.uk/YourCouncil/CouncilDiary/

 Funders of PVSF services: Southwark Council, Big Lottery, Wates Foundation, City Bridge Trust

PVSF has taken all reasonable measures to ensure the accuracy of the information included in this bulletin.  Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed, do not necessarily reflect our views.

FUNDING

The Tesco Charity Trust Community Awards Scheme provides funding that will offer practical benefits, such as equipment and resources for projects directly benefiting children and young people ( including children with disabilities) living in local communities.  Grant: £400-£5000.

Starbucks Youth Action provides grants to help young people aged 16-24 run community change projects in their local area in greater London.     Starbucks aims to  encourage and inspire a generation of young people to take action and create positive local change. Grant: £2,000 Deadline: 5 Mar 2012.

TRAINING

PVSF will be running a 1 day Project Evaluation Framework Workshop on Sat, 28 Jan 2012 (10am – 4pm),  so if you would like to learn how:

• Demonstrate impact – how your project will benefit your participants
• Show progression of beneficiaries – what your participants will go onto after your project.
• Evidence track record – how past work has shaped your new project.
• Convince funders why they should fund you in the future.
• Produce an evaluation that reflects your achievements.

Then call PVSF today to book your space on 0207 732220  or 0207 6357000

• SAF Professional Development Parlour is launching the first of two events aimed at helping artists with fundraising. Date: 2 Feb 2012
• The London Apprenticeship Company have a number of opportunities working in the NHS.  If you are aged 16-24 year you can earn a wage and gain both Business Administration and IT qualifications.
• The London Apprenticeship Company have a number of opportunities working in the NHS. You will earn a wage and gain both Business Administration and IT qualifications.  Are you aged 16-24,
• then apply today.
• Elevating Success is hosting ‘Business Enterprise’ for people aged 18+.  Have you ever thought of starting your own business and wondered what was involved?

EVENTS

• Black Business Initiative is running a Using Social Media Networking Event which will explore the various types of Social Media and how to use them for marketing and business development. Date: 20 Feb 2012
• The London Bubble Theatre Co. (LBTC) will be running a number of FREE drama workshops for young people aged 16+.

SE15 NEWS

URGENT: FAMILIES NEEDED – Are you a  Black and Minority Ethnic family with children, in full or part time and in receipt of a low income, or  in receipt of working tax credit and would like to illustrate what a cut to this benfit support would mean to your family?

Boris Johnson is calling on Londoners to nominate their top volunteers for the first annual Team London Achievement Awards by 1 February 2012.

Ileto Caribbean Peoples Network is currently conducting a community based research into the use of skin lightening products by the African and Caribbean born African community.

Community Council Meetings:

Peckham

Nunhead

For further information please contact, Nadine James on 020 7525 5503 or email: Nadine.James@southwark.gov.uk.  For a complete list of the Council’s meetings and activities visit: www.southwark.gov.uk/YourCouncil/CouncilDiary/

Funders of PVSF services: Southwark Council, Big Lottery, Wates Foundation, City Bridge Trust

PVSF has taken all reasonable measures to ensure the accuracy of the information included in this bulletin.  Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed, do not necessarily reflect our views.

Happy New Year and Welcome to our 1st e-Bbulletin for 2012

FUNDING

• Guys and St Thomas’ NHS – is providing Small Grants for Sexual Health Projects.  Available for voluntary or community group operating in Lambeth or Southwark, who are you able to provide a high quality service in promoting positive sexual health?  Grants: £1,000. Deadline: 16 Jan 2012 (noon)
• GlobalGiving UK  and CAS will be hosting  the ‘Online Fundraising Workshop’.  Since 2002 GlobalGiving UK has been helping organisations throughout the world raise funds online.  Date: 13 Jan 2012
•  The Near Neighbours is a christian charity and was set up to help people of different faiths come together  to change their neighbourhoods for the better.  Grant: £250 – £5,000. Deadline: Mar 2012.



TRAINING

• PVSF will be hosting an ‘Evaluation Framework Workshop’ which will be delivered by Steve White.  This will assist organisation to develop an evaluation framework to produce an evaluation to link your aims and objectives to outputs and outcomes – to measure long term impact.  Date 28 Jan 2012
• Creative Innovation will be running  FREE e-Business Start Up Training, this is designed to equip those who wish to start a business on the Internet.  It will teach you all you need to know and introduce you to some very useful services and resources. 24 & 25 Jan 2012
• This IT Tools Training session is FREE and funded by London Councils and delivered by Superhighways, it will cover a selection of IT tools including the eventbrite booking system thay you will use to book your place on this this course! Date: 29 Feb 2012 

EVENTS

• Flipside Peckham’s Launch - we are a campaign about changing the national media’s negative perception of Peckham.  We will be having our Launch and would like residents of  Peckham to attend to have their voices heard and to assist in persuading national media to see the positive side of Peckham.  Date: 21 Jan 2012
• Peckham Settlement will be hosting a SE-Skills Market,  come and see what local opportunities there are to use and increase your skills.  Date: 24 Jan 2012
• South London Black Music Archive: invites you Peckham Space to listen to share and contribute your memories of black music in south London.  We will be accepting CDs, records, memorabilia and more for display in the gallery space and hope to see you at the public Event.  Date: 17 Jan – 25 Mar 2012
•  Join Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers (SDCAS) for its fundraising Winter Concert on Saturday 21 Jan 2012. 

Community Council Meetings:   

Peckham – Will be held at Tues, 10 Jan 2012 at 6.30pm
                          St Luke’s Church Hall, Chandler’s Way SE15

The Welcome Choir will be performing, the agenda will include discussing the new conservation area, Southwark budget 2012/2013, Veolia Recycling and more.

Nunhead - Will be held on Thurs, 12 Jan 2012 at 7pm
                          St Mary Magdalene CE Primary School, 48 Brayard’s Road SE15 3RA    

The agenda will include looking at the new adult social care web pages, provide an update about the new recycling facility and to shake a leg with Carl Campbell’s ‘Recycled Teenager’.

For further information please contact, Nadine James on 020 7525 5503 or email: Nadine.James@southwark.gov.uk.  For a complete list of the Council’s meetings and activities visit: www.southwark.gov.uk/YourCouncil/CouncilDiary/

Funders of PVSF services: Southwark Council, Big Lottery, Wates Foundation, City Bridge Trust

PVSF has taken all reasonable measures to ensure the accuracy of the information included in this bulletin.  Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressd, do not necessarily reflect our views

FUNDING

•  Southwark’s Community Support Grants Programme  2012-13   Are you are a community or voluntary organisation based in Southwark that contributes to building mutual understanding and shared ways of working across different faiths, cultures and ethnic identities, then you may be entitled to apply. Date: 16 Dec 2011
• The Near Neighbours is a christian charity and was set up to help people of different faiths come together  to change their neighbourhoods for the better.  Grant: £250 – £5,000. Deadline: Mar 2012.
• Southwark – Cleaner, Greener, Safer Fund is available to groups and individuals who live or work in Southwark for projects that make their area cleaner, greener, and safer.  Grant: £1,000 – £25,000.  Deadline: 6 Jan 2012.
• The Home Office has announced a new grant fund to encourage creative new approaches to tackling crime – the Community action against crime: innovation fund.  Deadline:  1 Dec 2011.

EVENTS

• PVSF  is running its Media, PR, Networking & Presenting workshop again as part of the Making Connections marketing project.  Date: 22 Nov 2011
• VCS is poviding training  in interview skills for people who are currently out of work or volunteering to improve their employability. Date: 25 Nov 2011
• Citizen Advice Bureau AGM & Celebration of the first year of the Forum for Equalities and Human Rights in Southwark (FEHRS).  There will be Guest speakers.
• An invitation to the Stop Hate hotline launch event, so come and join us in launching Southwark’s new 24/7 Stop Hate hotline.  Bringing together individuals, community groups and service providers.  Date: 25 Nov 2011
• The London Riot’s be part of the soluction, invites you to  an event, as they would like to hear your voice.  Dated 5 Dec 2011.
• Southwark Health Promotion is inviting you to their lunch and workshop, this is available for individuals, community and voluntary groups working with children and families in Southwark.  Date: 24 Nov 2011

 PVSF’s AGM & FORUM MEETING FESTIVE CELEBRATION
“ Show and Tell”
 8 December 2011 at 10am-2pm

Join us for our end of year AGM/Celebration

• Annual General Meeting
• Former Cabinet Office Social Enterprise Ambassador – Claudine Reid
• Member’s Award Ceremony – by The Mayor of Southwark
• Fun and Games
• Show & Tell – the option for Free Stalls on the day
• Free Lunch and glass of wine

Venue: in Peckham (TBC)

The stalls are FREE for PVSF’s members If would like a stall on the day, contact Marcia@peckhamforum.org.uk or tel: 0207 6357000.

SE15 NEWS

•  The Flipside Peckham campaign is about changing the national newspapers negative perception of Peckham.  Over the past 20 years Peckham has suffered from an above average violent crime rate.  Would you like to be involved to make a difference.

Community Council Meetings:   

Peckham – TBC

Nunhead - TBC

For further information please contact, Nadine James on 020 7525 5503 or email: Nadine.James@southwark.gov.uk.  For a complete list of the Council’s meetings and activities visit: www.southwark.gov.uk/YourCouncil/CouncilDiary/

Funders of PVSF services: Southwark Council, Big Lottery, Wates Foundation, City Bridge Trust

PVSF has taken all reasonable measures to ensure the accuracy of the information included in this bulletin.  Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressd, do not necessarily reflect our views

FUNDING

•  The Office of Communications (Ofcom) funding application for Community Radio Fund has opened.  Grant £5,000- £17,000. Date: 16 Nov at 5pm.
• ESF Community Grants 2011-13 phase is available to support Londoners who are furthest from the labour market.  Grant:  £11,250.  Date: 16 Nov at noon.
• The Home Office has announced a new grant fund to encourage creative new approaches to tackling crime – the Community action against crime: innovation fund.  Deadline:  1 Dec 2011

EVENTS

• The London Riot’s be part of the soluction, invites you to  an event, as they would like to hear your voice.  Dated 5 Dec 2011.
• Southwark Health Promotion is inviting you to their lunch and workshop, this is available for individuals, community and voluntary groups working with children and families in Southwark.  Date: 24 Nov 2011

 PVSF’s AGM & FORUM MEETING FESTIVE CELEBRATION
“ Show and Tell”
 8 December 2011 at 10am-2pm

Join us for our end of year AGM/Celebration

• Annual General Meeting
• Former Cabinet Office Social Enterprise Ambassador – Claudine Reid
• Member’s Award Ceremony – by The Mayor of Southwark
• Fun and Games
• Show & Tell – the option for Free Stalls on the day
• Free Lunch and glass of wine

Venue: in Peckham (TBC)

The stalls are FREE for PVSF’s members If would like a stall on the day, contact Marcia@peckhamforum.org.uk or tel: 0207 6357000.

SE15 NEWS

• Southwark Offending Services would like to assist with any community carpentry or painting projects that you may have.  

Community Council Meetings:   

Nunhead - Thursday 10 November 2011 at 7pm.  Venue: Rye Lane Chapel, 59A Rye Lane, SE15 5EX – launching the new Cleaner, Greener, Safer (CGS) programme.

For further information please contact, Nadine James on 020 7525 5503 or email: Nadine.James@southwark.gov.uk.  For a complete list of the Council’s meetings and activities visit: www.southwark.gov.uk/YourCouncil/CouncilDiary/

Funders of PVSF services: Southwark Council, Big Lottery, Wates Foundation, City Bridge Trust

PVSF has taken all reasonable measures to ensure the accuracy of the information included in this bulletin.  Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressd, do not necessarily reflect our views

FUNDING

•  The Home Office has announced a new grant fund to encourage creative new approaches to tackling crime – the Community action against crime: innovation fund.  Deadline:  1 Dec 2011

TRAINING

• The Kurdish & Middle Eastern Women’s Organisation will be hold a training sessions, looking at the issues of Honour Based Violence. 
•  Ladies of Virtues – Half Term Courses for Women from Ladies of Virtue – £10 a course

EVENTS

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY -  8 Dec 2011, PVSF Forum & AGM Event “ Show and Tell”  for updates visit:  www.peckhamforum.org.uk

• Help my People International & Kexadahl Kids presents Loogboodegbue, a memorial event for all those who lost their lives during the Ivorian War

SE15 NEWS

• Southwark Offending Services would like to assist with any community carpentry or painting projects that you may have. 
• Community Organisers Programme - Do you want a chance to get involved in David Cameron’s big society?  As part of the Programme, you can join the 100-200 of organisations and hundreds individuals that will be recruited from now until 2015 

Theatre Local Peckham – Half Term Drama Workshops

• Monday 24 October
  4pm – Young people’s workshop (90mins)
  7pm- Adult drama workshop (90mins)
  Family Day – drop in workshop
  Thursday 27 October – 10am – 4pm
  Arts and crafts morning, story-telling afternoon
  7+ must be accompanied by an adult

PVSF’s LEAFLETS, POSTERS & ANNUAL REPORTS WORKSHOP

PVSF is running a Leaflets, Posters & Annual Reports workshop.  This is the final workshop (for 2011)will cover the ‘best practices’ for content and design of leaflets, posters and annual reports.

• Marc Green, Freelance Designer at EdBus.com, will give a talk about how  to print newsletter in-house on a minimal budget using Microsoft Publisher.
• David Reid, Coordinator for PVSF will also discuss what the required contents of an annual report are.
• We will outline the elements required to create successful marketing printed material e.g. the ‘marketing message’, essential information and a call to action.

• Date/Time: Wednesday 26 October 2011 (10am to 1pm)
• Refreshments: Tea & Coffee Provided
• Address: PVSF, 48 Willowbrook Road, London SE15 6BW
• Cost:  Free to PVSF Members & Volunteers (£15 to non members).

To book, please contact Lydia Edwards, PVSF, Marketing & Communications Project Officer, Email: lydia@peckhamforum.org.uk, Tel: 020 7732 2220.

 

Community Council Meetings:

Peckham - Mon, 31 Oct 2011 @ 6pm – Oliver Goldsmith School, 83 Peckham Rd, SE15 8UH
In celebration of National Older People’s 2011 (keeping warm, BP Checks, benefits advice, etc.   

Nunhead – TBC

For further information please contact, Nadine James on 020 7525 5503 or email: Nadine.James@southwark.gov.uk.  For a complete list of the Council’s meetings and activities visit: www.southwark.gov.uk/YourCouncil/CouncilDiary/

Funders of PVSF services: Southwark Council, Big Lottery, Wates Foundation, City Bridge Trust

PVSF has taken all reasonable measures to ensure the accuracy of the information included in this bulletin.  Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressd, do not necessarily reflect our views

FUNDING INFORMATION

• The Edgar E Lawley Foundation current annual grants programme amounts to approximately £250,000 per annum.  The Foundation supports six broad areas including children and young people.  31 Oct 2011
• Local Network Partnerships Fund have established a one-off £1million fund to support capacity building activities that will help people to prepare for applying to be recognised as a Local Nature Partnership later in 2012. 

TRAINING

•  Apply NOW!  Making Connections Programme - Applications are now open for the 2nd year of PVSF’s free innovative Making Connections project where we hope to help even more organisations achieve their marketing objectives.  Closing Date: 21 Oct 2011.

EVENTS

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY -  8 Dec 2011, PVSF Forum & AGM Event “ Show and Tell”  for updates visit:  www.peckhamforum.org.uk

• The Peckham Experiment Mary Langman Prize would like to invite you to an informal event, to bring together for drinks, conversations, celebration, networking and fun.  15 Oct 2011.

SE15 NEWS

• The South London Apprenticeship Fair (SLAF) 2011 will be the first event of its kind in South London it is brought to you by Offbeat.  This is an apprenticeship and recruitment fair for young people, run by young people.  Tues, 25 Oct 2011.
• The Riots Communities and Victims Panel, officially launched on 16 September 2011 and is now calling for evidence. It will take a grass-roots approach, listening to the experiences of those in communities affected by the riots as well as hearing from academics, key debates and other reviews into the disorder.
• The Local Accountancy Project has served Voluntary Sectors for 23 years and helps organisations to look ahead of their goals and remove the of fears, uncertainty and anticipated problems ahead of time and improve your financial capability.
• Aaina Women’s Group has a room for hire, it has wooden flooring and can seat upto 18 people.  This would be suitable for anyone who wishes to host a small seminar or function.

PVSF’s LEAFLETS, POSTERS & ANNUAL REPORTS WORKSHOP

PVSF is running a Leaflets, Posters & Annual Reports workshop.  This is the final workshop (for 2011)will cover the ‘best practices’ for content and design of leaflets, posters and annual reports.

• Marc Green, Freelance Designer at EdBus.com, will give a talk about how  to print newsletter in-house on a minimal budget using Microsoft Publisher.
• David Reid, Coordinator for PVSF will also discuss what the required contents of an annual report are.
• We will outline the elements required to create successful marketing printed material e.g. the ‘marketing message’, essential information and a call to action.

• Date/Time: Wednesday 26 October 2011 (10am to 1pm)
• Refreshments: Tea & Coffee Provided
• Address: PVSF, 48 Willowbrook Road, London SE15 6BW
• Cost:  Free to PVSF Members & Volunteers (£15 to non members).

To book, please contact Lydia Edwards, PVSF, Marketing & Communications Project Officer, Email: lydia@peckhamforum.org.uk, Tel: 020 7732 2220.

 

Community Council Meetings:

Peckham - TBC
Nunhead – TBC

For further information please contact, Nadine James on 020 7525 5503 or email: Nadine.James@southwark.gov.uk.  For a complete list of the Council’s meetings and activities visit: www.southwark.gov.uk/YourCouncil/CouncilDiary/

Funders of PVSF services: Southwark Council, Big Lottery, Wates Foundation, City Bridge Trust

PVSF has taken all reasonable measures to ensure the accuracy of the information included in this bulletin.  Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressd, do not necessarily reflect our views

FUNDING INFORMATION

• Southwark Council supports the London Mutual Credit Union (LMCU) is providing flexible, very affordable loans.
• The Barts and The London NHS Trust – have small project Grants available for organisations working in partnership with Barts and The London NHS Trust for innovation and improvement in patient care, medical research and education in London.
• The Calleva Foundation grant is available for charitable organisations undertaking social welfare or community projects in London or Hampshire.

TRAINING

•  GLOT Fashion Academy are working in Partnership with Southwark Refugee Project to run a FREE Fashion Workshop.  Come and join us and meet new people while you learn.  Starts 6 Sept 2011.  Time 10am-12pm

EVENTS

•  Community Action Southwark will be holding their Southwark Forum meeting . Date: 28 Sept 2011.  Time: 10am – 12pm 
• World of Hope Week of Peace Seminar - A one day FREE seminar to bring Peckham & Nunhead community together to celebrate and address the issues of domestic violence against young women and girls. Date: Sat, 24 Sept.  Time: 1pm – 5.30pm.

SE15 NEWS

• Aaina Women’s Group has a room for hire, it has wooden flooring and can seat upto 18 people.  This would be suitable for anyone who wishes to host a small seminar or function.

PVSF’s WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT & SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP

The Workshop is part of  PVSF’s innovative Making Connections Marketing Project aimed at community and voluntary organisations.   Topics will include:

• Website layout & web design software
• Content – images, copy writing & story telling
• Web hosting & domain names
• Multi media – audio (podcasts), presentations & video
• Social media marketing – using Facebook, Twitter, Blogs & YouTube etc
• Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), online marketing, keywords
• Online tools e.g. donations, statistics & advertising

Date:     Weds, 21 Sept 2011
Time:    10am – 1pm  (Tea and Coffee provided)
Venue: PVSF, 48 Willowbrook Road, Peckham London, SE15 6BW
Cost:  Free to PVSF Members (£15 to non members).

To book or for further information, please contact Lydia Edwards,  Marketing & Communications Project Officer, Email: lydia@peckhamforum.org.uk, Tel: 020 7732 2220.

Community Council Meetings:

Peckham - 21 Sept 2011, Harris Academy Peckham, Peckham Road, SE15 5DZ – The biggest Community Council event Peckham has ever seen

For further information please contact, Nadine James on 020 7525 5503 or email: Nadine.James@southwark.gov.uk.  For a complete list of the Council’s meetings and activities visit: www.southwark.gov.uk/YourCouncil/CouncilDiary/

Funders of PVSF services: Southwark Council, Big Lottery, Wates Foundation, City Bridge Trust

PVSF has taken all reasonable measures to ensure the accuracy of the information included in this bulletin.  Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressd, do not necessarily reflect our views

FUNDING INFORMATION

• Round 3 of   Southwark Council’s Transition Fund is now open, to provide support for (Southwark) VCS organisations facing cuts in their funding – to allow them to make the necessary changes to meet the challenges of the new financial climate in order to develop a more sustainable sector.  Grant up to £25,000.   Deadline: Fri, 21 Oct 2011
• The Alec Dickson Trust has funding available to assist young people to run a project in their local area that involves local volunteers.
  Grant: £500.
• The Newcomen Collett Foundation Grant is available for voluntary and community groups in the London borough of Southwark, undertaking projects to further educational and extracurricular activities for young people under the age of 25 years.  Deadline 18 Nov 2011   Grant:£100,000

TRAINING

• The Southwark Muslim Women’s Association is now situated in the Aylesbury Centre.  Come and see us there!   Thursday 10 am-4 pm.  They will be holding workshops, seminars and talks with various speakers and experts on various aspects of Islam – forthcoming workshops will be:
• Southwark Pensioners Centre presents Over the Hill, this project is funded by the City Bridge Trust and comprises of a team of older volunteers who have contributed to the development of the training session, by using their ideas and experiences.  The sessions are led by older people, and promote positive attitudes to ageing.

EVENTS

• Creative Therapies Project are running an open art therapy group for Southwark residents with mental health concerns. Start Date: Thurs, 6 Oct 2011.
• Volunteer Centre Southwark and Lambeth Voluntary Action Council are hosting their first joint Volunteer Management Forum, by working in collaboration in order to bring groups together from both boroughs to share and discuss issues around involving volunteers.

PVSF’s Breakfast  Forum Meeting

Please note that to our Forum Meeting’s start and finish time has now changed, Details as follows:

• Date:     Thurs, 8 September 2011
• Time:    9.30am – 12.00pm (Registration from 9.30am)
• Venue:  Bells Garden Community Centre, Buller Close, London   SE15 6UJ

The theme for the Forum will be ‘Campaigning for Peckham’

• Reduce, Reuse and Recyle – Ian McGeough, Veolia Environmental Services
• Changing Peckham’s Media Image – Flip Side Peckham’s Campaign Team
• Future Peckham’s Action Plan – Rumi Bose, Southwark Council Planning Policy

For further information please contact Marcia Gregory on 020 7635 7000 or email: marcia@peckhamforum.org.uk or web: www.peckhamforum.org.uk

GENERAL INFORMATION

Community Council Meetings:

Nunhead/Peckham Rye - 19 Sept 2011, St Mary Magdalene School, 48 Brayards Road, SE15 3RA
Peckham - 21 Sept 2011, Harris Academy Peckham, Peckham Road, SE15 5DZ – The biggest Community Council event Peckham has ever seen

For further information please contact, Nadine James on 020 7525 5503 or email: Nadine.James@southwark.gov.uk.  For a complete list of the Council’s meetings and activities visit: www.southwark.gov.uk/YourCouncil/CouncilDiary/

Funders of PVSF services: Southwark Council, Big Lottery, Wates Foundation, City Bridge Trust

PVSF has taken all reasonable measures to ensure the accuracy of the information included in this bulletin.  Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressd, do not necessarily reflect our views

FUNDING INFORMATION

•  The Innovation Fund is a new one-off grant that is provided by Southwark Council’s Health and Community Services department.   Grants are available to local groups to run projects that enable older and disabled people to live independently within Southwark. Deadline: 5 Sept 2011
• JACT Fund is available for projects to fill gaps in provision for disadvantaged young people in London – it is available for Charities, Community Interest Companies and Constituted community Groups.  Deadline: 9 Sept 2011.

TRAINING

• PVSF and CAS will running a one day, Collaboration Workshop focusing on working Together for Better Results. All welcome to attend.  Is partnership working an option you would consider?   Date: 22 Sept 2011

EVENTS

PVSF’s Breakfast  Forum Meeting

Please note that to our Forum Meeting’s start and finish time has now changed, Details as follows:

• Date:     Thurs, 8 September 2011
• Time:    9.30am – 12.00pm (Registration from 9.30am)
• Venue:  Bells Garden Community Centre, Buller Close, London   SE15 6UJ

The theme for the Forum will be ‘Campaigning for Peckham’

• Reduce, Reuse and Recyle – Ian McGeough, Veolia Environmental Services
• Peckham’s Media Image – PVSF Campaign Team
• Future Peckham’s Action Plan – Rumi Bose, Southwark Council Planning Policy

For further information please contact Marcia Gregory on 020 7635 7000 or email: marcia@peckhamforum.org.uk or web: www.peckhamforum.org.uk

• NHS – Help us to shape the future of health services in Southwark – come and help us plan changes to local health services including access, choice, urgent care and developing community alternatives to hospital based services.
• Contemporary Dance Workshop intoduces techniques, such as improvisation, contact improvisation, somatic exercises and body-mind centering.  Every Saturday – £2.50. 
• Invitation to Peckham & Nunhead’s Film Festival Launch Party 2011 - this a Free event. Date Thurs, 8 Sept 2011.
• The Stroke Association High Voltage Abseiling is a fundraising event, where your support is required to make it a success.  A 100ft charity abseil from Battersea Power Station.  Event Date: 19-20 Nov 2011. 

GENERAL INFORMATION

• The Peckham Settlement is looking for a Volunteer Language Exchange Coordinator to coordinate and undertake the administrative task of a language exchange programme, with the intention of bringing people together who are interested in learning new languages.
• Southwark Council, as Trustee of the Livesey building in Southwark, is seeking expressions of interest from organisations for the viable long-term use of the building to benefit local communities

Community Council Meetings:

 Nunhead/Peckham Rye - 19 Sept 2011, St Mary Magdalene School, 48 Brayards Road, SE15 3RA     
 Peckham – 21 Sept 2011 (venue to be confirmed)

For further information please contact, Nadine James on 020 7525 5503 or email: Nadine.James@southwark.gov.uk.  For a complete list of the Council’s meetings and activities visit: www.southwark.gov.uk/YourCouncil/CouncilDiary/

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