Northern Gas Networks' Community Partnering Fund

Community groups and charities in the North East of England are being invited to apply for grants up to £10,000, to help people tackle the cost of living crisis and make local communities warmer and safer.

Northern Gas Networks’ Community Partnering Fund will support those living in or at risk of fuel poverty, promote energy efficiency and increase community resilience. The aim is to support those dealing with the aftermath of the pandemic and who are likely to be further affected by the energy and cost of living crises.

This may include, but is not limited to, promoting the Priority Services Register (PSR) – a free service provided by suppliers and network operators to support customers living in vulnerable situations and raising awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

Grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 are available for organisations to raise awareness of and support their communities to:

• Support those living in or at risk of fuel poverty
• Promote energy efficiency – advice and information
• Promote the Priority Services Register
• Raise awareness of the dangers, signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning

Closing Date: 23rd October 2023

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Walk Leadership Training

Northumberland residents are being invited to take part in free training to become a Walk Leader.

The training is a mix of online and face-to-face. The first part of the training involves an e-learning course that takes approximately 90 minutes to complete. This is followed by a face-to-face session that builds on the learning, followed by a short walk with the Trainer to provide an opportunity to practice being a Walk Leader.

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The job and volunteer section of our website is an opportunity for charity organisations to advertise their new job and volunteer roles for free.

If you would like us to advertise any upcoming vacancies, then please email [email protected] with the details.

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Health and Wellbeing Projects Support Officer - VONNE

We are seeking a Health and Wellbeing Projects Support Officer to support the development and delivery of VONNE's Health and Wellbeing projects, with a focus on communications, events, project work and some administrative duties. This is a great opportunity for a well organised, enthusiastic and proactive individual to work in a busy, interesting and varied role within a small, friendly and supportive team.

Applications close 9th October at midday.

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Pride Action North - Education Coordinator

Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, this role will directly develop, deliver, manage and support the delivery of our training and development across sectors. You will work closely with stakeholders in and out of educational settings to create inclusive environments for all LGBTQIA+ young people. 

This an important and exciting time to join our growing charity. LGBTQIA+ people need us, now, more than ever. The work we deliver is vital to supporting the needs of so many LGBTQIA+ people who otherwise would have nowhere to turn to and our mission responds to the ever-changing needs of our communities and act as a voice for their needs.

Important Information

How to Apply: Our website is undergoing a revamp at the moment thanks to support from Accelerate Ashington, funding provided as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Our website will be live very soon however in the meantime you will find all the relevant documents at the VONNE advert. If you have any difficulties accessing these documents please get in touch with us.

Closing Date: 10/10/2023, 12pm | Hours: 28 Hours Per Week | Salary: £18,352 (FTE £24,250) | Period: 3 Year Fixed Term Contract 

If shortlisted you will be asked to deliver a presentation, the question is within the job pack attached to this vacancy. 

If you'd like an informal chat about this role, please email [email protected]. Got another question? Email us at [email protected]