Diversity Awareness Workshop: with a focus on race and religion

24/09/2014

Date: Tuesday 14th October

Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm

Venue: Community Base Conference Room, 113 Queens Rd, Brighton, BN1 3XG

Trainer: Yaa Asare, BMECP

To book a place contact [email protected] or call 01273 234031.

 

This session will explore the concept of ‘difference’ as compared with ‘normality’ within the framework of the 2012 Equalities Act of 2010, with a particular focus on the protected characteristics of race and religion.  It will investigate key terminology to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of injustice.  A short film will be viewed to explore the effect of religious stereotyping and ways in which we can challenge prejudice and discrimination will be considered.

 

By the end of the workshop session members will be able to:

 

  • Explain key definitions and concepts
  • Understand their role in relation to the Public Sector Equality Duty under the Equality Act 2010.
  • Understand the experience of difference for people with a legally protected characteristic – race and religion
  • Recognise how personal values and perceptions can inform unconscious bias and the potential impact in communities
  • Gain awareness of approaches they may use to challenge racial discrimination

Free workshop to begin Simply Quality Protects scheme

17/09/2014

Safety Net are running a free Getting Started Bronze Workshop for the Simple Quality Protects (SQP) Scheme on Wednesday 25th September from 10:00 – 12:00 in Portslade

SQP is a quality assurance self-assessment tool for all voluntary and community organisations working with children and young people. It is evidence based and takes you through three levels of achievement – Bronze, Silver and Gold.

When you are ready you can progress to a nationally accredited quality mark, such as PQASSO. SQP can help to show commissioners and funders you have a good Quality Assurance Programme in place which helps ensure good practice and  that the children, young people and families you work with are fully safeguarded.

The workshop will focus on discussing what your group needs to do to start working towards the SQP Bronze award. To book a place please visit Safety Net’s Eventbrite page.

Whitehawk Inn courses

10/09/2014

More information can be found on the Whitehawk Inn website or by phoning 01273 682 222.

ICT

ECDL: Level 2 qualification covering Word, Excel, Powerpoint and other IT applications, Tues & Thurs 9.30am-12.30pm, 15 weeks: 30 Sept- 30 Jan £392 (FREE UB/ L2)

ITQ: Level 1 qualification covering Microsoft Office applications as well as internet and email, Mondays 9.30am- 12.30pm, 17 weeks: 22 Sept- 2 Feb £208 (FREE UB/ L2)

Vocational

Food Safety Level 2 Award: covers safe food preparation, cooking, storage and service. Thursday 6 Nov 9.30am-4.30pm £60 (£10 MTB) £30 EB PC/ VOL

Community Briefings (for residents, volunteer and professionals who provide support and information)

Loan Shark Training: learning key signs to look out for loan sharks and problem solving advice, Wednesday 5 Nov 10am- 12pm FREE

Food Poverty Awareness: learn how to recognise food poverty and identify the advice we can provide to people in need, Tuesday 4 Nov 9.45am- 12pm FREE

Fee information

UB – Free if you are Unemployed and looking for work and receiving one of the following Benefits: JSA/ESA WRAG/IS/HB
MTB – reduced fee if you receive a Means Tested Benefit, including: Income Support, ESA WRAG, Job Seekers Allowance, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, or if you are a dependant of someone in receipt of one of these. (Pension Credit Guarantee and Working Tax Credit may also be eligible).
Carers Card holders are eligible for the East Brighton postcode reduction
VOL – subsidised for volunteers & staff from community and voluntary sector groups, either based in East Brighton or supporting local residents.
EB PC – reduced fee if you live in certain Postcode areas to the East of the Level. Contact us with your postcode to check eligibility.
Over 65s – courses reduced based on age
L2 – Free if you do not have a level 2 qualification and are 23 or under

The Whitehawk Inn
Whitehawk Road
BN2 5NS
[email protected]
www.whinn.org.uk

Safeguarding Adults at Risk Conference

10/09/2014

9th Annual Safeguarding Adults at Risk Conference

5th December 2014
Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove 9.00am – 4.30pm

Conference chaired by: Denise D’Souza, Executive Director of Adult Services
Guest Speakers: Claire Crawley, Senior Policy Manager, Adult Safeguarding, Department of Health Amy Jupp, Inspection Manager, Care Quality Commission

Workshops:
A variety of workshops will be held during the day to complement and extend learning and awareness from the speakers. Delegates will be able to attend two workshops, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

They are as follows:

  • Making Safeguarding Personal – what this means for you Imagine being deaf and blind… What are the safeguarding implications?
  • Tackling Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards – Human Rights or just a paper exercise?
  • Self-Neglect
  • Health Investigations in Safeguarding

If you would like to book a place, please email Abigail Smith on [email protected]

(Brighton & Hove Safeguarding Adults Board)

Understanding your sports club finances

02/09/2014

Brighton & Hove City Council Sports Development Team are running a free club leaders workshop on managing club finances.

It is on Monday 15th September 2014, 6:30pm-8:30pm

This free workshop is for volunteers who have a responsibility for managing club finances.
The face-to-face training focuses on key business skills that clubs need to be sustainable and include case studies, topical issues, exercises and a discussion section which gives clubs leaders the chance to ask questions and share their experiences with the group.

For more details contact Ryan Edwards from the Sports Development Team – contact details below.

Ryan Edwards
Sports Development Manager | Sports Development Team | Brighton & Hove City Council
Tel: 01273 293438 | Fax: 01273 292855
Website: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/sportsdevelopment | Find us on Facebook and Twitter

Safer recruitment training 10th September

19/08/2014

Safety Net is delivering Our Decision (Safer Recruitment) training on Wednesday 10th September 2014, 9:30 – 12:30.

Location: Safety Net, Manor Offices, Emmaus, Drove Road, Portslade BN41 2PA

Aim of course: To support VCS organisations with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application process and effective decision-making related to the level of supervision and DBS checking required for different roles.

Objectives:

  • To raise awareness of the cultural change needed within the VCS following the launch of the DBS
  • To discuss the implications of this change for risk management
  • To work through case examples on supervision and consider the implications for your organisation and the wider sector
  • To explore the DBS application process and common errors
  • To identify resources and support to help your organisation meet this challenge
  • To identify next steps for your organisation

Cost: £15 – Click here to book your place (or go to the Eventbrite website: www.eventbrite.co.uk)

For more information, please contact Clare Topa, Training Administrator, 01273 420973

Community Works Members’ Autumn Conference: “Understanding Impact”

19/08/2014

Community Works Members’ Autumn Conference: Understanding Impact: Approaches to monitoring and evaluation

Tuesday 16th September
The Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton BN1 1YD

Booking is ESSENTIAL as spaces are limited within the venue and particularly where sessions are focussed on a learning element. Attendance is FREE to all Community Works members.

At this Conference, each of Community Works’ 5 networks will be themed around monitoring and evaluation.

Details of topics and speakers for individual sessions can be found on our website here: http://bhcommunityworks.org.uk/autumn-conference-2014/

A networking lunch and sector support marketplace will also bring the opportunity for you to meet some key organisations in the city.

Book your place by Friday 5th September at the latest (early booking is recommended to secure your place), by visiting their online booking system on Eventbrite.

For more information, or if you are having difficulties with the booking form, contact [email protected] or 01273 234023.

Charities Breakfast Club – free workshops in September

23/07/2014

Charities Breakfast Clubs taking place in September are as follows:

How to be Successful with your Grant Making Trust Applications – Tuesday 9 September – Russell New, The Courtyard, Shoreham Road, Upper Beeding, Steyning

Breaking the Taboo of Charity Fraud – Monday 15 September – The Jubilee Library, Jubilee Street, Brighton

Further details and how to book your place can be found on the invites attached or on Russell New’s website events page: www.russellnew.com

Russell New’s breakfast clubs have proved very popular over the years, it is a great opportunity for like-minded individuals to network, share ideas and participate in relevant discussions led by sector professionals.

Safety Net training – September

23/07/2014

Places are available on the following courses running in September.

Click on the course title for more information on the course and to book your place via Safety Net’s Eventbrite page (www.eventbrite.co.uk):

Our Decision (Safer Recruitment)

Wednesday 10th September, 09:30 – 12:30 at Safety Net, Portslade  – £15

Community Group Child Protection Training

Wednesday 10th September, 2:30 – 5:30 at Community Base, Brighton – FREE

Safeguarding & Child Protection Training

Wednesday 17th September, 10:00am – 4:00pm (full day) at Safety Net, Portslade – £50 or £40 early booking

Safeguarding & Child Protection Training

Thursday 18th September, 10:00 – 1:00pm (half day) at The Springboard Project in Crawley – £25

Safeguarding Children with Disabilities

Tuesday 23rd September, 10:00 – 4:00pm at Safety Net, Portslade – £50 or £40 early booking

Protective Behaviours Training

Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th September, 10:00am – 4:00pm both days, at Safety Net, Portslade – £90 or £80 early booking (includes workbook)

Please contact Clare if you have any queries or require further details.

01273 420973

Safety Net, Manor Offices, Drove Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2PA

Fundraising training event – free for small charities

17/07/2014

The FSI is organising a two day training event, which is free for small charities, covering useful fundraising skills and techniques.

  • Venue Bridge Community Centre, Lucraft Road, Moulsecoomb, Brighton BN2 4PN
  • Date 17th & 18th September 2014 (attend one day or both)
  • Time 9.30am-4.30pm (registration from 9.15am)
  • Cost The training and all delegate materials are free of charge to FSI Small Charity Members and Associate Members.  However we ask for a small contribution of £10 towards the cost of refreshments and lunch.
  • Deposit You will be asked to pay a deposit of £50 per delegate place on registration.  £40 of this will be refunded to you after you have attended the training event (£10 is retained towards the refreshment and catering costs).
  • Multiple bookings Courses last all day so you can only attend one session per day and delegates from the same organisation may not attend the same course as each other.

You need to join the FSI to access a free place at this event. This is free for small charities (annual turnover below £1.5M) – you have to be a registered charity to join).

Full details of the event are at http://www.thefsi.org/services/training/brighton/