Hounslow Voluntary Sector Support Service is recruiting a Youth Funding and Group Development Officer based in Hounslow and Hillingdon.  The closing date for applications is 28th April. Interviews will be held week beginning Monday 6th May.
Youth Funding and Group Development Officer (Hillingdon and Hounslow)
£26,706 incl. OLW allowance (Band 29)
Hours: 21 hours per week (Pro rata per annum for 21 hours £16,024)
Job Purpose:
? To promote excellence in organisational development by working directly with the Youth voluntary and community organisations and social enterprises (VCSE) in Hillingdon and Hounslow supporting them individually and collectively to become more efficient and effective.
? To support in setting up of a Young Hounslow Foundation.
? To promote The Mayor’s new £45m Young Londoners Fund.
To read the job and person specification click here Youth_Funding_and_Group_Development_Officer_Hillingdon__Hounslow 21 Hours
To see the application form for all the above posts click here Application Form electronic
For a copy of the guidance notes to complete the application form click here Notes on ECVS application form
For a copy of the Equal Opportunities form click here Equal Opportunities Form
For a copy of the Ealing CVS Equalities and Diversity statement click here Equality and diversity statement
Please return completed application and equal opportunities forms to Geeta Thethy email:Â geeta@ealingcvs.org.uk
HVSSS
Hounslow Local Youth Network Event
There will be a Hounslow Local Youth Network Event on 21st March 10:30-12:30pm at St Johns Centre, 80 St John’s Rd, Isleworth.
The event will be an opportunity to network with VCS groups working with young people in the borough. There will also be stalls from a variety of organisations including Brentford FC Community Sports Trust, Hounslow West Model City, the Challenge, Jack Petchey Foundation and Hounslow Council Community Partnerships Unit. Â
The Hounslow Youth Local Network aims to provide support to youth organisations and projects through:
- Capacity and skill building, fundraising advice, group development, networking and one-on-one sessions.
- Be a vehicle to attract substantial external funding to expand the long term sustainability of the youth sector in Hounslow.
The Agenda
10.00am Registration
10.30am Welcome & Introduction by Debbie Brenner, Chair of HCN
10.45am Claire Bridge, London Borough of Hounslow
11:10am Harriette Tillott, Jack Petchey Foundation
11.30am Peter Shears, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
11.45am Sam Sawhney, Hounslow West Model City
12.00pm Lunch and networking
There will also be stalls by the following organisations:
Hounslow Community Network
Hounslow Community Network is the representative body for the voluntary sector in Hounslow and aims to give groups a greater voice in local decision making. It now has over 360 member organisations.
Hounslow Voluntary Sector Support Service (HVSSS)
HVSSS offers support to community and voluntary sector groups in Hounslow. Support services include advice on group development, funding advice, policies and training.
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, employability, sports participation, health and community engagement.
Hounslow West Model City
Model city is a ‘place-based approach’ bringing together different organisations from across Hounslow West to form coalitions who will use the power of sport to drive change in their communities. It is a partnership between Laureus, Nike and the Mayor of London.
The Challenge
The Challenge runs programmes for young people to gain confidence and skills in order to create a more integrated society.
Jack Petchey Foundation
The Jack Petchey Foundation was set up by Sir Jack Petchey to inspire and motivate young people across London and Essex to do their best and reach their full potential.
Hounslow Council Community Partnerships Unit
The Community Partnerships Unit (CPU) is the team in Hounslow Council that supports the borough’s Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector.
For more information contact Iain Elliott on YLNH@ealingcvs.org.uk
To register for the event please click here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/youth-local-network-event-tickets-57532526335
New HVSSS Funding Officer
Mustafa Arrale has had to leave HVSSS and is no longer the Funding and Group Development Officer in Hounslow. The new Funding and Group Development Officer is Iain Elliott who knows the borough well, having supported Hounslow Community Network for the past few years. You can contact him on iain@ealingcvs.org.uk
Introduction to Charity Finance
Introduction to Charity Finance
Monday 29 January 2018, 10am – 12:30pm
About this course:
The foundation of good financial management with any charity is to keep it simple. This half-day training is a short introduction to the essentials of finance for charities. It considers key financial roles and responsibilities and how they impact your organisation. It examines important concepts like budgeting, financial controls, book keeping, and the accounting framework. We also look at how to use the Charity Commission’s guides and how to create action plans and checklists.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this training you should be able to:
- Describe why it is importance to be clear about the type of organisation you are, when considering which financial system to apply
- Explain the relevance of the accounting framework and the different types of accounts
- List three top tips for those responsible for your organisationÂ’s bank accounts
- Define financial terms applicable to charitable organisation
Who is this course suitable for?
Anyone who would like an introduction to the essentials of charity finance and a general overview of charity financial systems. It is particularly useful for those who have little or no understanding about charity finance.
Disclaimer
Please note that we will not be able to answer specific questions or give financial advice about your organisationÂ’s finances or for example, how to read your accounts balance sheets, assets etc.
This is an introductory course providing a general overview of charity finance.
To reserve a place click here
Hounslow Voluntary Sector Effectiveness and Efficiency Survey
Many voluntary groups are facing pressures on their budgets and funding and future viability. To assist local groups Hounslow Council and Hounslow Community Network are jointly carrying out a local VCS Efficiency and Effectiveness Review.
A link to the Survey is here https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/VCSEfficienceReview
We would be grateful if you could find 30 minutes to complete this survey by Friday 21st April.
This work is intended to provide practical support to local VCS groups. We hope VCS groups will be able to learn from each other on potential efficiencies and cost saving tips.
In addition:Â
*Hounslow CPU and HVSSS will be holding two efficiency and effectiveness workshops with advice tips for local groups
*HVSSS will produce a number of information briefings for VCS groups e.g. a briefing on various national discount schemes available to VCS groups and charities
To recognise your time in completing the survey if you complete by 21st April HVSSS will enter you into a prize draw for 10 x £50
Hounslow Council is asking all VCS groups who receive £15,000+ in Council funding to complete this survey. But we would encourage other groups to complete the survey as well, particularly smaller groups.
If you have any questions on the survey email Andy Roper at HVSSS via andy@ealingcvs.org.uk
Youth Social Action Fund Workshop
There will be a workshop about the Youth Social Action Fund on 8th February 12-2pm at CAN Mezzanine. The aim of this grant is to raise the level and quality of youth social action. The Youth Social Action Fund will provide funding of between £1,000 and £10,000 for each project. Workshop will include: An overview of the Youth Social Action fund Tips and Suggestions in writing strong funding application and what the assessors are looking out for How to complete the budget Methods of monitoring and evaluation and the importance of demonstrating the need A chance to ask any questions you have about your project Other funding opportunities available through the London Community Foundation Please visit: http://www.londoncf.org.uk/grants/available-grants/overview.aspx for further information about the fund. Deadline for completed online application form is 5pm Monday 6th March 2017.
New Hounslow Safeguarding Children Guidance
The new Hounslow Safeguarding Children Guidance is now available. This guidance document has been produced by Hounslow Voluntary Sector Support Service (HVSSS) on behalf of the Hounslow Safeguarding Children Board (HSCB). The Book aims to inform the day-to-day work of staff or volunteers who are in direct contact with children, young people, or families and gives relevant policy and procedures.
All groups within the voluntary and community and faith sectors should have a Nominated Safeguarding Person (NSP). Nominated Safeguarding Persons (NSPs), Deputy Nominated Safeguarding Persons, trustees and senior managers are advised to read through the document and explore resources & contacts referenced in the Book.
An electronic copy of the guidance can be found here. By having the Book online, we can ensure that you are always able to access the most recent version, reflecting changes in national guidance or legislation.
For further information on Hounslow ChildrenÂ’s Social Care threshold guidance, please visit www.hscb.org.uk
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New Hounslow Self-Help Directory
A new Health and Social Care Self-Help Directory has been produced by Hounslow Voluntary Sector Support Service (HVSSS) with support from Hounslow Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). Self-help is increasingly seen as an important part of recovery and prevention for health conditions. Many voluntary groups working in Hounslow provide support for people who may be newly diagnosed or living with long-term health conditions, and need advice on how to better manage their own health.
In any one borough there wonÂ’t be a self-help group for every condition. But there are many national organisations for specific conditions who offer excellent free fact sheets, online information or free telephone advice and counselling lines.
If you or a family member have been diagnosed with a health condition, it can be a real benefit to talk to other people in similar circumstances. Long-term health conditions can also impact on other parts of life such as the ability to work, travel, take part in social activities and maintain self-confidence.
The Hounslow Health and Social Care Self-Help Directory is a resource for local people, their families and carers to find groups that can provide support on different physical and mental health issues. It is also intended as a practical tool for local GPs, GP Practice Managers, Community Nurses, Pharmacists, other NHS professionals, Council staff, Public Health staff and local Care Navigators.
This Directory is an online interactive document. This means we can maintain it as a live document should organisation details change or should new selfhelp groups start up in Hounslow. But if you would like a hard copy to have to hand in your organisation please email iain@ealingcvs.org.uk.
To see the directory click here
