Thriving Together Newsletter - September Edition #1


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Thriving Together Northumberland

Newsletter

Edition 23 - September 2023

Thriving Together aims to bring the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector together to make a positive impact on the lives of Northumberland residents

Our News and Events

Come and join us!

Our networking events are a fantastic opportunity for voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations in Northumberland to mix and mingle with other groups who share the same passion. You'll have the chance to celebrate your best and most innovative practices whilst also building new partnerships. We promise you'll leave with a head full of fresh ideas, ready to meet the needs of our Northumberland communities. Don't miss out on a morning of connection, celebration, and inspiration!

This event is free to attend, but it would be helpful if you could let us know by registering your attendance through Eventbrite.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Book your place via Eventbrite

Need to get in touch with us?

The best way is by email to [email protected]

Pride Action North

Pride Action North have been awarded funding by The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver a new three year project called ‘Supporting LGBTQIA+ Young People to Thrive In and Out of Education’. We will provide vital support to young people aged between 11 and 25 who are LGBTQIA+ and are struggling with their mental health and wellbeing.

As part of the funding, additional capacity will be created through a new Link Worker and a new role of Education Coordinator who will work closely with schools, colleges and universities across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear to create inclusive environments that encourage acceptance, support and understanding for LGBTQIA+ communities. It will also allow our people to collaborate with education professionals, provide training and resources, and facilitate referrals to community-based services so young people can receive the right level of support and opportunities.

Find out more

Refugee Employability Programme

Reed in Partnership are delighted to announce that Reed’s Refugee Employment Programme is up and running. Our programme is a collaborative initiative that aims to support refugees in finding meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities in the area, to provide some employment related ESOL support and to aid with integration into society. We believe that refugees have valuable skills and talents that can contribute to the local economy and society, and we want to help them overcome the barriers and challenges they face in accessing the labour market.

We are working in partnership to create a network of support and resources for refugees and employers alike. We are excited to work across the area with various stakeholders, such as local authorities, businesses, community groups, and of course, refugees themselves. We hope that this project will make a positive difference in the lives of many people and foster a more inclusive and diverse community.

Read the latest minutes from the Health and Wellbeing Board, held on 10th August 2023

Health and Wellbeing Meeting Minutes

Funding Opportunities

North of Tyne Combined Authority launches Small Grants Programme!

VCSE sector organisations across Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside are invited to apply for grants of between £30k-£50k to empower individuals of a working age who are not currently engaging with mainstream employment provision.

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund with the North of Tyne Combined Authority as the lead authority.

Deadline for applications 9th October.

Decisions expected early November 2023.

Find out more here

Ashington Town Council

2023-09-11

Small Grant Fund Now Open for Applications
Ashington Town council's agreed budget for 2023/24 includes a Small Grant Fund, which Community Groups and Organisations can apply for grants of up to £500.

The Fund is available quarterly and is now open for the third quarter of 2023. The closing date for applications is Friday 29th September 2023.

Grant Aid is for voluntary, non-profit making organisations who provide facilities, activities, and services principally for residents served by Ashington Town Council.

You can only apply for a small grant once in the current financial year, so if you haven't applied this year click on the link below to get your application form.

Application forms and how to apply can be found at https://www.ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk/grants.php

If you need any help with your application or have any queries, contact Sharon on 01670 624520 or email; [email protected]

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The RWE Renewables Kiln Pit Hill Windfarm Community Fund

The RWE Renewables Kiln Pit Hill Windfarm Community Fund at the Community Foundation has a maximum allocation of £15,000 for grants to voluntary and community projects based in the parish of Shotley Low Quarter. Applicants can apply for a minimum of £250 up to the maximum funds available in the fund year.

Grants for individuals may be considered under special circumstances. Applicants should demonstrate that their project has community benefit and charitable aims.

Apply now

Events and Training

Book onto a Disability North Training Session

We have a list of events on our website -

click this link to find out more

Youth Involvement Bank

Youth Involvement Bank within Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust is an opportunity for young people who have lived experience of CNTW services (either as a service user, young carer or both) and are aged between 14-17 years who want to use their lived experience to shape services.

To find out more, contact
01670 501 816
or email [email protected]

UKSPF Year 3 People and Skills Pre-engagement Event (Employment Support)

Join North of Tyne Combined Authority for the UKSPF Year 3 People and Skills pre-engagement event on Tuesday 19th September, 9:30am - noon.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

Northumberland Skills

2023-09-04

If you’re interested in making a difference and are patient, caring and a good communicator; a career in education, health and social care could be perfect for you.

Our courses will prepare you for a rewarding career helping people of all ages. Whether you’re caring for or teaching others there are plenty of opportunities for growth and career progression.

Explore our part-time courses and enrol now.

More info at https://www.northumberlandskills.co.uk/adult-learning

Delivering on behalf of Northumberland County Council.

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Data Masterclass – Co-creating data tools with your stakeholders

21st September – 9.30am – 12.30pm – Prudhoe, Northumberland

We understand that data isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, it can be daunting and when you have it, what do you do with it? But your data has the potential to be useful and empowering for everyone your charity engages with.

Join VONNE and social sector strategist, Hannah Underwood for this in-person masterclass where we’ll look at low code and no code solutions to co-create data tools with your stakeholders. We’ll share some of the pitfalls created by not engaging with stakeholder data and explore real examples of how data tools have been co-created and the impact this has had on the charities involved.

Intergrated Wellbeing Service Training Programme - 1st June 2023 to 31st March 2024

We have added a list of training opportunities to our website, which are available through Learning Together.

Follow the link to register on one of the courses

Job and Volunteer Opportunities

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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Youth Coordinator

Leading Link is seeking a Youth Coordinator! Is this you? Are you inspirational to others? Do you believe you make a difference to children and young people’s lives

Support Workers

To join a small friendly team and his family who support a gentleman with dementia to reside in his own home- 24/7. Near Corbridge, DBS checks required

Energy Support Officer

Citizens Advice Northumberland are recruiting an Energy Support Officer to provide support to Energy Advisers / Caseworkers; carry out a range of activities that prepare clients to receive advice.

Youth Workers

Candidates will be required to work evenings supporting the Senior Youth Worker and existing team with the planning and delivery of activities for young people aged 11-19 at the Silx Teen Bar Youth Project in Blyth

Vision Northumberland - Chief Executive

Our current Chief Officer is retiring so we are recruiting someone to manage and lead our organisation. Vision Northumberland is a well-established and highly respected local charity, meeting the needs of people with sight loss.

We are looking for a Chief Executive to develop the core services of the organisation as our funding landscape changes; someone who has a proven track record of income generation from small grants to statutory contracts.

They will act as an ambassador for the organisation both locally and nationally and should be fully committed and supportive of what we do, our staff, volunteers and members of the Charity.

For an informal chat about the role, please call 01670 514316 and speak to Julie our Chief Officer.

You can download an application pack from our website, www.vision-northumberland.org, or by emailing: [email protected]

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Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival - Public Programmer

Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival is seeking an experienced programmer or producer to devise and deliver a year round public programme in Berwick-upon-Tweed.

The Public Programer will explore new collaborative ways of working with individuals, communities and younger people within Berwick.

Working hours: 3 days (21 hours per week)
Salary: £27,000 per annum (FTE), 0.6 pro rata, approximately £1350 per month
Contract: Part-time, 3-month probation period, fixed term till 31 March 2026. Continuation subject to funding.
Start date: October/ November 2023

How to Apply: Please complete the application via the online Public Programmer Application Form

Application Deadline: 10am Monday 25 September

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 2 October (tbc)

Please read the information and Job Description below in full before making your application

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Team Mortal Fools have pulled together a downloadable resource to signpost to a wide variety of wellbeing and mental health support organisations, friends of Mortal Fools, inspirational influencers, courageous activists, and colourful content creators.

You can use this resource if you need inspiration, want to connect with others, explore your identity and/or if you are seeking mental health and wellbeing support. It can also be used to support others in your life too.

Download resources

Click to view a short video message from Rural Services Network Chief Executive about how to get involved with the RSN National Rural Conference

Watch here and find out how to subscribe for the conference

The main purpose of the Thriving Together newsletter is to showcase what's going on within the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector in Northumberland.

If you have or know of any job/volunteer, funding, training opportunities or news that you would like to be shared in the next issue, please email: [email protected]

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