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News from the Third Sector in Bury
January 2015- Edition 21
Radcliffe young people revamp local
Church and Community Centre
Inside
this issue
Reverend Chris Haines from
The Bridge Methodist Church, said:
“We’ve been delighted to have the young
people working around our church and really
making the place look much better.
They’ve done a brilliant job.”
A motivated group of
unemployed young people
have been working hard to
make a difference at The
Bridge Methodist Church and
Community Centre in
Radcliffe town centre.
To read full story turn
to page 5
Editorial and
Local News
2
Local News
3–5
Volunteer
Centre
6–7
Funding
8
Local News
9 -10
New European Funding 2014 - 2020
For detail information see page 8
Training
11
Providing Opportunities and
Support for the Third Sector in Bury
About B3SDA
12
Tel: 0161 797 1968
www.b3sda.org.uk
email: [email protected]
Editorial & Local News
2
Social Prescribing
B3SDA AGM
Social Prescribing – can it work? The role of the third sector
There has been a lot of interest recently in what is called
social prescribing, it’s not a new idea.
There are many definitions. The one we like is:
‘Social prescribing is a mechanism for linking patients with
non-clinical sources of support within the community. This can
include opportunities for physical activity, volunteering, and
self-help, as well as support with employment, benefits,
housing, debt, or parenting.’
So what does that mean in practice. Well it can vary and there
are a lot of examples. It could mean joining a local group to
combat isolation and make new friends, it could be to help with the need to
exercise, it could also be about general well being and confidence building
through volunteering. In all cases it’s about non-clinical interventions.
So who benefits? Well the idea and some of the evidence suggest that there
two main area of benefit:Ÿ increased health and well being outcomes for the patient,
Ÿ reduce costs through clinicians’ time and also a reduction in clinical
prescription.
B3SDA had its seventh AGM in November.
Reporting on the previous year, Dave Bevitt ,
Chair of the Trustees, said “That the forthcoming
year would be a crucial time for B3SDA”. He
thanked staff for the hard work and commitment.
Members were asked to discuss development for
the future and options were reviewed in the light
of potential budget cuts.
There were five nominations for ‘elected’
trustees, with the exception of Dave Bevitt all will
serve three years. It was also agreed that Dave
Bevitt could stand for another 12 months.
There are also various ways or processes that social prescribing can be
seen. In many cases this is about having information about what is available
or signposting. At the other extreme it can be a more holistic approach and
involve a specialist worker or centre.
It’s a complex area but one that can involve the third sector, indeed it is our
belief that our sector is central to any form of social prescribing.
B3SDA is hoping to arrange research into this whole area in the new year to
see how our third sector can be more involved.
For more information please contact B3SDA.
Thanks were expressed to Liz Jackson who was
standing down as an elected trustee, she was one
of the original board.
The board is now:
Dave Bevitt, Kate Brookes, Tan Ahmed,
Jill Logan,
Ruth Musheen.
The board will also
‘appoint’
representatives
from Bury groups to
make up the board
and to reflect the
sector in Bury.
B3SDA’s accounts
are to be found on
our website: http://www.b3sda.org.uk/about-us
New fund to empower Greater Manchester’s youngsters
Communities across Greater Manchester are set to benefit
from a new £600,000 fund to empower young people and
keep them out of trouble.
The Youth Aspiration Fund, announced by
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd
today, will support work with vulnerable
children and young people at risk of
offending or risky behaviour.
Youth groups and organisations are invited
to bid for a slice of the money for projects
aimed at keeping young people out of the
criminal justice system and developing their
life skills.
A range of funding is available from small grants up to £5000, to
investment in major projects over £100,000.
The initial fund has £567,000 available.
If you’re interested in applying for a grant use the information and
expression of interest forms on www.gmpcc.org.uk/aspiration.
If you have any questions, contact [email protected] or
contact us on 0161 604 7711 or 07702 338 966.
Tel: 0161 797 1968
www.b3sda.org.uk
Grant Descriptions
Level 1:
Local Youth Grants: less than £5,000 but mainly
limited up to £1,000. Seed funding and community
level support.
Level 2:
Above £5,000 and less than £30,000: sustaining and
expanding services, pump prime money or for
additional services.
Level 3:
Above £30,000: must be able to demonstrate
sustainable planning for continued provision, be able to
provide evidence-based practice for the proposed
scheme, be an established provider within Greater
Manchester and/or have a successful service
Level 4:
Public Service Reform Grants: Over £100,000:
evidenced based approach and can demonstrate Public
Service Reform principles (referred to in the
Commissioning Principles at Appendix A under Driving
Change), is scalable and reduces demand on public
services.
Closing Dates
Fund type
Level 1
Level 2 + 3
Level 4
Closing Date
30 January 2015
3 February 2015
27 February 2015
email: [email protected]
Local News
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Deaf Awareness Sessions
Energy Best Deals
Deaf Awareness will run over 4 half day sessions in
January. Deaf awareness is the broad term used to describe
Energy Best Deal is a consumer
campaign developed by Ofgem and run
by Citizens Advice. It provides FREE
trainerled group sessions to frontline
workers and consumers.
a positive understanding of and attitude towards Deaf people,
the Deaf community and Deaf Culture.
What does Deaf Awareness include?
Sessions raise awareness on how to:
Ÿ Make people aware of the savings that can be made by
switching fuel providers, negotiating with existing providers,
or changing payment methods
Ÿ Access help available from energy suppliers and
government for people struggling to pay their gas and
electricity bills
Ÿ Inform consumers about how they might save money by
using less energy and
sources of advice and help
around energy efficiency.
Basic understanding of Sign Language and finger spelling
Understanding Deaf History and Culture Communication
Tactics
Terminology
Statistics
The Equality Act, legislation and Deaf people
Technology
Language and communication services
Society & Deaf people
Deaf Organisations
The provision of this training is completely free and is on a ‘first
come – first served’ basis. Completion of the courses and
assessment leads to accredited certification which could assist
participants with gaining work and/or place them in an
advantageous position when making applications. In addition
to the training, opportunities will be available to join in social
events with hearing and deaf people in social settings to
practice the new skills.
If you are interested please contact:
Communic8te Bury
For People Who Are Deaf Or Have a Hearing Loss
Website: www.communic8tebury.org.uk
Email:[email protected]
Address:8 Tenterden Street, Bury, Lancs BL9 0EG
Tel: 0161 763 4882 (Voice & Minicom)
Bury District Citizens Advice Bureau will be running 2 free
sessions on Energy Best Deal in the near future. If you are
interested please contact Katya on
[email protected] or telephone
0161 763 3178 for further information.
Enrol now for New Courses for 2015 at ADAB
ADAB is a community
organization which aims to
develop and implement
initiatives that will improve and
enhance the economic,
educational, social, cultural and recreational needs of all the
communities. ADAB’s services are targeted at all residents
particularly those who are disadvantaged. Community
cohesion and integration is a central key component of all our
services.
There are number of user led activities including projects and
classes taking place on daily basis in ADAB including:
Courses currently running at ADAB are:
Other services available at ADAB
Ÿ Citizen Advice Bureau
sessions, run on a weekly
basis and by appointment
only. Contact ADAB office
for next available
appointments
Ÿ Universal Job matching
Ÿ Help with writing a CV
Ÿ Self employment training
ADAB have now moved premises. The new address is
7 South Cross Street, Bury, BL9 0RT.
Ÿ ESOL - English language
for people whose first
language is not English.
Ÿ IT course
Ÿ Driving Theory
Ÿ Citizenship and life in the
UK
Ÿ Confidence building
Ÿ Garment making
Ÿ Healthy Minds
Tel: 0161 797 1968
Enrol Now for 2015
contact ADAB on
0161 764 6749
www.b3sda.org.uk
email: [email protected]
Local News
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The Carer’s Emergency Card Service
To protect the identities of the carer and the person being
cared for, the only means of identification is the reference
number on the card. When an emergency call is made to the
Red Cross, we will ask for the number and carry out the
instructions given on the corresponding enrolment form
The Mosses
24/7 Emergency Response Service
The British Red Cross service provides peace of mind to carers of
all ages by issuing them with an Emergency Carer’s Card. This is a
24/7 emergency response service, which will ensure that the cared
for person is not left unattended should the carer be suddenly
taken ill or is involved in an accident. The service is available to all
carers living in the Bury district.
The emergency card is a credit card-sized card that instantly
identifies the holder as a carer. In the event of an emergency the
British Red Cross will coordinate help to assist the cared for
person, as quickly as possible. This service operates 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year and it is free of charge.
A carer can register with the service by completing an enrolment
form. This form holds information about the carer, the person they
care for and any action that needs to be taken. The carer is then
issued with a card.
For any more information about the service or to request
an enrolment form please call Anouk Verlaat on 01204
369642 or e-mail: [email protected]
Well Done Bury Dragons Divers
At their second competition of the season, the GBDF National Novices held at Cheltenham, Bury Dragon divers showed what
they could do. They entered a team of 9 divers, and came away with 8 medals, 5 gold and 3 silver.
Well done to the team for putting in so much effort.
Volunteers Wanted
Bury Dragons Diving Club’s
main training venue is
Castle Leisure Centre
Bolton Street
Bury
BL9 0EZ
Tel: 0161 797 1968
For information about Club
activities, Club run lessons,
booking trials for fast track
entry to club, contact Janet
T: 0753 0867 034
E: [email protected]
W: www.burydragons.com.
www.b3sda.org.uk
Bury Dragons would like to build on this
success, and would welcome anyone who
would like to volunteer to help them in any
capacity. The pool time is restricted at present,
as the diving pit is being used to accommodate
Radcliffe swimmers whist their pool is out of
action. If there is a Level 2 trampoline instructor
out there who could support the training with
diving-based trampoline skills. Get in touch with
Bury Dragons. It does not require too much of
your time, maybe a couple of hours every other
month, and would pay for the trampoline hire
and your expenses.
The club very much want diving to be
recognised as a disciplined, challenging and
enjoyable sport, and are pleased to be able to
give taster sessions at times to groups from
other sports or
organisations. If
your members
would like to
give it a try,
Bury Dragons
will be pleased
to hear from
you. Please
see contact
details.
email: [email protected]
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Local News
Can You Help Us to Lead the
Fight Against Dementia?
Alzheimer’s Society is looking for people who would like to
develop new or existing skills as volunteers, helping them to
reach more people with our vital Dementia Advice Service in Bury.
They need several volunteers for the two roles available.
Telephone Support Volunteer – This role involves telephoning people
with dementia and their carers every few months to see how they are
and to explore whether they may require further information and/or
support. This role is based in Ribchester House, Bury.
Information Volunteer – This role will be based on certain days in local
GP surgeries across Bury and will involve providing patients with
Alzheimer’s Society information and resources about dementia.
For both roles, they are looking for people who can commit one day a
week for a number of months. All volunteers will receive full Induction,
and support and are able to access our
extensive training. Out of pocket expenses
If you are interested
please contact
Re>Build Relocated
“RE>BUILD, Bury’s local furniture reuse and training
charity, has recently closed its town centre shop and
consolidated all its activity to the warehouse at
4 Park Road, Bury, BL9 5BQ. Families and
individuals can now access affordable furniture
from there every week day, Monday to Friday,
from 9.30am – 2.30pm. Agencies can refer
individual clients by calling 0161 764 0444 or
emailing [email protected] and a voucher
scheme is in place which enables housing
associations to provide basic furniture for new
tenants.
REBUILD continues to involve volunteers and those
looking for practical work experience and is currently
running an ESF funded ‘English In The Workplace’
course for refugees. In January a new project will
begin, funded by Job Centre Plus and in partnership
with Bury CAB and Bury Volunteer Centre, when the
organisation will be working with lone parents to help
them gain confidence and skills for life. Any
individuals interested in joining either programme or
agencies wanting to refer refugees or lone parents
can contact Wendy or Joanna on 0161 764 0058 or
by email to: [email protected]
maggie.murdoch@alzhe
imers.org.uk/ 0161 483
4446 for an application;
Keep up to date
with REBUILD’s
activities at:
www.facebook.co
m/Rebuild.Bury “
or if you would like
more information about
the roles please contact
Tania Taylor on 0788
960 4675.
Radcliffe Young People Revamp Local Church and
Community Centre
A motivated group of unemployed young
people have been working hard to make a
difference at The Bridge Methodist Church
and Community Centre in Radcliffe town
centre.
The youngsters are currently completing
The Prince’s Trust Team programme with
Groundwork, to give them the skills and
confidence they need find a job. During
the 13-week course, they have been
working to benefit their local community
whilst making positive changes in their
own lives.
The team of eight young people have
been working on the church gates, steps,
side patio and car-park for two weeks as
part of their community project. During this
time the team have stripped rust and paint
from the cast-iron gates, re-painted these
and painted the steps.
Tel: 0161 797 1968
Reverend Chris
Haines from The Bridge
Methodist Church, said:
“We’ve been delighted to have
the young people working
around our church and really
making the place look much
better. They’ve done a
brilliant job.”
Marcus Murphy, aged 21 and from Radcliffe, said:
“We got rid of all the moss on the ground, raked up all
the leaves, picked up all the litter that was spread
around the alleyway and finally we put plants in the
plant bed to add a bit of colour and detail to the
alleyway. It’s been a really good experience.”
For further information or to arrange an interview contact Andrew Fowler,
Marketing & Communications Manager on 0161 624 1444 or email
[email protected]
www.b3sda.org.uk
email: [email protected]
Volunteering
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Trustees’ Week 2014
The 10th – 16th November 2014 saw the fifth annual celebration of Trustees’
Week. Each year the week showcases the great work that trustees do and
highlights opportunities for people from all walks of life to get involved and
make a difference.
What do trustees do?
How to find a role
Trustees play a vital role, volunteering their time and working together to make You can contact the Volunteer Centre or
important decisions about a charity's work. They may be called trustees,
search the following websites:
directors, board members, governors or committee members and they are the ŸThe Do-it national volunteering database
people with ultimate responsibility for making sure that the charity is running
www.do-it.org
well and is doing what it was set up to do. This includes ensuring the charity:
Reach is a charity that has been connecting
charities and skilled professionals for nearly
35 years. There is a section on its website
· has the money it needs
called TrusteeWorks
· spends its money sensibly, on the activities it was raised for
www.reachskills.org.uk/trusteeworks
· follows the law, including preparing reports and accounts to send to the
Charity Commission (the organisation that ensures that charities work
ŸSmall Charities Coalition provides a trustee
effectively amongst society for the benefit of the public).
recruitment facility via their Trustee Finder
· doesn’t break the rules in its governing document (its constitution, trust
service www.trusteefinder.org.uk
deed or articles)
ŸVolunteer involving organisations can use the
above websites to advertise their roles as well
Can I be a trustee?
as www.ncvo.org.uk/practicalMost people have skills, knowledge or experience which they can bring to a charity;
support/governance/trustee-bank
these might be professional, business, team work or problem solving skills.
Most people can become trustees but some may be disqualified by law. You must be
over 16 or 18, depending on the type of charity.
Are you interested in becoming a trustee?
Before becoming a trustee, it’s a good idea to find out as much as you can about what the charity does and the commitment it
wants from you.
People often become trustees to give something back, but there is a two-way benefit. Trustees can learn and develop new skills
that may open up new opportunities for them, as well as meeting people who share their passion. Read on to hear about two local
teams of trustees.
Whitefield Garrick
Society
Creative Living Centre
The Whitefield Garrick Society is a theatre group that has
been active since 1943 when it grew from a wartime Home
Guard concert party. Five plays are now produced each
year, each for nine performances, thus enabling over 3500
tickets to be sold each year.
Currently there are three trustees, all long serving and
active members from as far back as the 1950s and 60s.
They are Martin Ashton, the current treasurer and
development scheme coordinator; Peter Hill who has
played some stage roles and is responsible for light and
sound production and Shirley Lipman who has played
many parts on stage and is currently involved with the
theatre administration, in particular front of house.
‘The Trustees enjoy working with like minded people
so that in future others can have the enjoyment and
stimulus given to us
over many years by
the society’ – Peter
Hill.
To find out more about
Whitefield Garrick
Society, visit
www.whitefieldgarrick.
org
Tel: 0161 797 1968
For 18 years the Creative Living Centre in Prestwich has created an
attractive environment for people experiencing emotional distress to realise
their potential through art and craft, music, movement, positive ways of
living, social interaction and therapies.
The trustee team plays a crucial role in contributing skills acquired in
education, community and youth justice, finance, sales, therapies and
mental health. A number of trustees have previously been members,
volunteers or therapists which is testimony to the centre’s success. Most
also play a significant role as volunteers within the centre. They all
believe wholeheartedly that those with limited power in the community
should have their voices heard and be genuinely supported.
Barbara Heron, a current trustee says ‘Our reward is the satisfaction
of seeing members develop confidence and self-esteem, learn new
skills and develop existing abilities, make friendships and in turn
offer support to other members. Awareness of the low profile of
mental health within statutory services
makes us determined to promote our
holistic approach and broaden the
range of services on offer in
partnership with other agencies’.
To find out more about the Creative Living
Centre, visit
www.creativelivingcentre.org.uk
www.b3sda.org.uk
email: [email protected]
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Make Volunteering Your New Year’s Resolution for 2015
Many of us resolve to give something up or to do something new each
January. Have you ever thought of volunteering but not moved any further
than just thinking about it? If so, make 2015 the year that you become a
volunteer.
Volunteering can be a great way of improving yourself; it’s not just about
helping others. Volunteers often report an increase in their confidence and self-esteem and in their general health and well-being.
They also say that they have met new people and developed their skills.
Find out more
Volunteer Centre Bury works with local organisations that involve volunteers to promote their opportunities on their behalf. Roles
range from supporting children and families to conservation projects to digital befriending.
We offer a one-to-one information service.
If you would like to know more about how you can get involved in Bury please get in touch on 0161 797 1968
Become a Member or Volunteer for Jigsaw
Become a Member
Are you aged 13 - 30, have an impairment and live in the
borough of Bury? Are you looking to make new friends, have
fun and enjoy an active social life or maybe develop your
sporting potential and maintain a healthy lifestyle? Then
Jigsaw could be for you; we offer a wide range of social
activites including ten pin bowling, meals out, arts and crafts,
trips to the cinema and various sports sessions.
Volunteer for Jigsaw
Would you like to do something worthwhile, meet new people
and make a positive difference to people’s lives? Then why not
volunteer for Jigsaw? We are currently looking for Volunteers to
help provide group support on our sports and social outings,
which take place on evenings and at weekends
A Befriending Service for Older People
Who we are
Jigsaw Link provides a one to one befriending service, an
active living programme, a weekly
luncheon club and social outings
throughout the year for people over the
age of 50 who are disabled, or have an
age related condition, and live in the
borough of Bury.
What We offer
One-to-One Befriending service - for isolated people
who live alone
Contact Us
Jigsaw Bury
Unit 28, Bury Business Centre, Kay
Street, Bury BL9 6BU
Contact Zoe or Paul on 0161 253 6853
Email: [email protected] Website:
www.jigsawbury.org.uk
Tel: 0161 797 1968
Older people’s Active Living Programme - visiting other
community provisions, dealing with anxiety, relaxation,
Luncheon Club - visits to local pubs, cafes and restaurants
Social Outings - visiting new places and
having lunch
www.b3sda.org.uk
email: [email protected]
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European Programme 2014-20
Greater Manchester has an allocation of £356 million of
European Structural Funds for the 2014-20 programme.
The arrangements for how to plan and spend under this programme are
different from anything done previously.
The Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership
(LEP) has responsibility to design a detailed European
Structural Investment Funds (ESIF) plan and find match
funding.
Actual commissioning will be carried out by ‘
co-financers’ – ie organisations offering
match funding; these will include the Skills
Funding Agency (SFA), Dept for Work
and Pensions (DWP), Dept for Food and
Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and the Big Lottery
There are two ‘lots’ which in practice will be
delivered more or less exclusively by the
Voluntary Community Social Enterprise Sector:
a ‘social innovation driver’ to encourage
new social enterprise around needs brought
about by public service reform, through a
loan/evergreen fund (match funding from Social
Investment Business);
A programme to engage ‘marginalised
groups’ and support them towards economic
activity (match funding from the Big Lottery
Fund).
How do we get funded?
This is becoming clearer, although the process and systems for
commissioning are still being worked out at national and local levels.
‘Lots’ on a fairly large scale will be tendered for on a Greater Manchester
footprint. These could be won either by a single organisation, which
could be a ‘lead body’ with a ‘supply chain’ of organisations to which it
will sub-contract, or by a partnership/consortium of named organisations,
which could also have a supply chain. Some lots may work on some version of payment-by-results which may lead to cashflow needs. This
means that for individual organisations, the way it is most likely to be is
within a supply chain of some sort. All organisations delivering under the
ESIF plan will have to be able to evidence sustainability and quality, and
cope with collecting and providing data. At the moment it looks as if ESF
tenders may start to come out in February 2015, with ERDF a little later.
Development and
Funding Service
This means we need to get ready now!
How can we get better prepared?
The B3SDA Development & Funding Service
offers support and advice to voluntary and
community organisations in Bury whether they
are well established or just starting out.
We offer practical guidance on:
The Big Lottery Fund has made available fixed
amounts of funding per LEP area proportionate to
its investment in the area. Greater Manchester was
allocated £20,000. This funding, under the BLF’s
Building Better Opportunities programme, is to raise
awareness within the voluntary community and
social enterprise (VCSE) sector of the opportunities
available through the European Social Fund.
GMCVO is delivering the project in Greater Manchester in partnership with
New Economy and Network for Europe. The project aim is to provide a
range of information and advice to help VCSE organisations, and the
organisations that support them, to make sure everyone is aware of the
plan, can identify whether and how they could and would want to
participate, understand the routes into delivery, and are prepared for the
practical requirements of working with European funding. B3SDA will be
working with GMCVO to get the sector in Bury “pitch and application ready”.
To keep abreast of the changes, developments and networking
opportunities please refer to:
http://www.gmcvo.org.uk/european-programme-2014-20
Tel: 0161 797 1968
www.b3sda.org.uk
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Starting up an organisation
Legal structures
Governance
Employment good practice
Environmental sustainability
Developing business plans
Market research
Feasibility studies
Trading - moving away from grant
dependency
Financial management and budgeting
Fundraising options and strategy
Tender readiness and procurement
Monitoring and evaluation
If your group would like help or further
information, please contact:
Emma Balfe
B3SDA Development Worker
Telephone 0161 797 1968
Email
[email protected]
email: [email protected]
Local News
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archaelogical digs and road safety.....all in a half
term holiday for young people on the Boom
project.
Young people from Bury and Oldham took part in
a wide variety of volunteering activities over the
October half term. Activities included road safety
with UPS, archaelogical digging at Jubilee
Colliery with Groundwork, pumpkin carving for
Halloween and gardening at Bury Youth Service
allotments.
My name is Vera and I volunteer with Beanstalk as a
reading helper. I was placed in a local primary school
which I now visit twice a week. I support three children
with their literacy and confidence through reading
books and playing games.
One of the successes was building a shelter after uncovering an old oven
in the colliery and the shelter withstanding the 'water' test! Well done to all
those involved.
The sessions involve talking to the children, the fact
that someone values what has been happening in
their life, slowly but surely builds up a trusting
relationship. I find out their interests, which helps me
pick relevant books and games to for them to choose
from. Patience pays dividends, especially when I see
a big smile at the end of a session.
Opportunities for Care Leavers
The Boom Project runs in Bury and Oldham for young people in care and
care leavers aged 13-18. It is funded by Children in Need, delivered by
Greater Manchester Youth Network and supported by Bury Integrated
If you work with care leavers, please get in touch with
Boom+. The Boom+ project is aimed at young people
aged 18-21 in Bury who are care leavers. The project
support young people to develop their interests and
The benefits of watching a child's confidence and
experiences as individuals as well as group activities to
reading improve cannot be stressed enough, in
develop teamwork skills and social action projects. Boom+ is an extension
addition to the difference it makes to the child. It’s
of the Boom project. It is funded until May 2015 by the Cabinet Office as
local, I’ve learnt new skills and there is always support part of the Vulnerable and Disengaged Young People's Fund and is being
if I need it. I’d recommend it to anyone.
evaluated by Manchester Metropolitan University in collaboration with
We need volunteers throughout Bury, but especially GMCVO. It is being delivered by Greater Manchester Youth Network and
in Radcliffe and BL9 postcode areas. For more
supported by Bury Integrated Youth Support Service.
information please phone 01204 532421, email
For further information about Boom+ and to refer young people,
[email protected] or visit our
contact Maryam on 0161 274 3377 [email protected]
website to apply online www.beanstalkcharity.org.uk
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Dr. Falmai Binns says “We are still going famously and there have
anxious and distressing
been publication of 3 of the walks in Lancashire Living. We have
also got a grant for another 1000 leaflets so set to market strongly experience for everyone
affected by the
again in 2015. We are getting good feedback via the web page
diagnosis/prognosis.
and have managed to get some upgrades to stiles
etc. as a result.”
Counselling is available for
The walks were designed by residents from each
you and your family to help
village, and more than 300 waymarks to flag the way,
you through this stressful
in both directions, have
time
been installed.
The project is the brainchild of Bury Rural
Inequalities Forum (BRIF),
with help from Bury Council
and particularly its public
rights of way
officer David Chadwick.
Tel: 0161 797 1968
Contact Details
Phone: 08451651830
Email: [email protected]
Website: relate-gmn.co.uk
Contact BRIF
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.village-link.com
www.b3sda.org.uk
email: [email protected]
Local News
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Advice in a Time of Austerity
‘Advice in a Time of Austerity’ was an event aimed to provide frontline
staff with self-help information they can pass on to service users who are
struggling in the social welfare system under the current economic
circumstances.
The event was organised by BCAN (Bury Community Advice Network).
BCAN is a new partnership of eight local charities. It is funded through
the big lottery under the advice service transition fund.
Representatives of 21 third sector organisations along with colleagues
from Bury Council, Six Town Housing and Bury County Court also took
the networking opportunity and made links to help with their work.
Emma Balfe from B3SDA said “The event was a wonderful
opportunity to hear presentations on relevant issues and a great chance to network with other organisations”.
Specific presentations addressed changes to benefits claims and appeals, support for disabled people facing discrimination and
legal rights of private tenants threatened with eviction.
Dave Bevitt, Bury District CAB, outlined BCAN’s aim of widening access to rights advice by building links with local services which
provide for a range of different needs
‘ Over the next 9 months, the Project will be developing a
Level 2 award volunteer training in Information, Advice &
Guidance and bringing together online and in one place
details of local charities who provide rights-related services in
Bury, as well as hosting further Network events. If your
organisation is interested in any of these developments,
please get in touch.’
For more information on BCAN, or the
Development Project, please contact:
Marie Ahmad, Volunteer Development Worker
[email protected] 0161 797 1968
or David Wildman, Network Development Worker
[email protected]
Springs Appeal for Help to
4 Steps Programme at The
Transform Disused Garage Site
Mosses centre
Tenants and Residents of the Springs Estate are looking to
transform an overgrown and unloved disused garage site
situated near Carlton Street, Bury.
partner agencies and fantastic volunteers for their wonderful
support to help The Mosses Centre, as it would be a lot
harder without such great support!
Since the garages were removed the land has
become overgrown and a regular site for fly
tipping. A number of locals put forward the idea
for developing the land into a community area
which has been supported by NSCPG.
NSCPG Community Development Worker, Rachael Bamber said
“The proposed site has so much potential and will be a real asset to
the local community. We are campaigning to raise awareness of
the proposed community garden in the hope of attracting interest
from local organisations and groups to get involved; either to
pledge their time or sponsorship, it’s a really exciting project!”
For further information, please contact:
Rachael Bamber
Community Development Worker
email: [email protected]
Mobile: 07960 402 368
Office: 0161 764 3375
Fax: 0161 763 4496
Address: Springs Tenant’s Co-op, 55 Dorset Drive,
Bury, BL9 9DN
Tel: 0161 797 1968
The 4 steps programme at The Mosses Centre goes
from strength to strength as we support local people
into finding employment. A BIG THANKS to all of the
One of the many success stories so far has been G, G
had some time ago been employed by Remploy but he
had been struggling to get a job for quite a period of time.
G has been coming from day one with his wife S who is
also seeking work, and they have both made us laugh out
loud with their banter and happy go lucky attitude. G has
now got a job with a large company and he is loving his
new job and finding work a great thrill. S summed it up on
the first day she came by saying
“It’s
great here, we both
feel so welcomed”
The Mosses
bringing people together
www.b3sda.org.uk
email: [email protected]
Training and Communication
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What Training Does Your Organisation Need?
B3SDA plans its training around the needs of the sector. In the past B3SDA has offered
training in:
Ÿ Writing Funding Applications / Developing Funding Strategies;
Ÿ Roles and Responsibilities of Management Committees;
Ÿ Basic Bookkeeping;
Ÿ Volunteers and the Law / Monitoring and Evaluating Volunteer Programmes;
Ÿ Dealing with Challenging Behaviours.
If you think your organisation would benefit from this or any other training, please let us know
and, subject to demand, we would be happy to try to accommodate you. Please get in touch on 0161 797 1968 or at
[email protected].
Keeping Children Safe
Date:
Time:
Thursday 5th March
9:15am - 3:30pm
Overview: This course is aimed at all paid workers and
volunteers who come into regular contact with children,
young people and/or their parents or carers.
Level 2 Delivering Information,
Advice or Guidance
Bury Community Advice Network - Level 2 Award in Delivering
Information, Advice or Guidance
Date: Friday 13th February, (and every Friday for 14 weeks)
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Overview: This free course is aimed at volunteers working in
Reception roles who, as some part of their work, receive advicerelated enquiries from Bury residents. This training builds the key
skills and knowledge required to provide basic information and
identify those who need signposting or referring to a local advice
service provider for further support.
Places are limited so if you are interested please contact:
Andrea Wilson [email protected] or on 0161 797 1968.
BME Community Forum
This course is a foundation training in safeguarding
children and young people from abuse, how to act on
concerns, respond appropriately and understand basic
child protection requirements.
Attendees will have the option of achieving an NSPCC
certificate. There will be a £12 charge for the NSPCC pack.
Please note that if you have attended this course three
years or more ago your certificate will now be out of
date.
To book please email [email protected] or telephone
0161 797 1968.
Date:
Tuesday 3rd February 2015
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: Bury Town Hall
Be a Voice - Make a Change!
We are a collective voice whose aims are:
Ÿ To influence organisations that impact on the BME Community in
Bury
Ÿ To develop partnership and good practice
Ÿ To empower the BME Community in Bury
Ÿ Encourage greater participation in all aspects of community life
For more information contact the Chair Tan on 0161 7646749.
To attend the meeting email [email protected]
Our Current Training Charges
B3SDA offers a comprehensive training programme for third sector organisations.
So we can provide the full range of courses necessary on a limited budget, we have introduced charges for some organisations:
Third Sector with income under £30K
Third Sector with income over £30K
Private and Statutory Sector
Full Day
No Charge
£40
£60
Half Day
No Charge
£25
£40
Taster Sessions
No Charge
No Charge
£10
Places must be booked by calling 0161 797 1968 or emailing [email protected]. If you are a third sector organisation
and have circumstances which make it difficult to pay these fees, please do contact us to discuss your situation further.
If you need to cancel your place, 24 hours notice must be given otherwise your organisation will incur a fee of £20.
Tel: 0161 797 1968
www.b3sda.org.uk
email: [email protected]
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What is Bury Third Sector Development
Agency? (B3SDA)
Staff Contact details
Derek Burke
Chief Officer
E: [email protected]
B3SDA is a charity which seeks to support and develop third sector organisations.
By third sector we mean community, voluntary and faith organisations, social
enterprises, charities and cooperatives. We work in partnership with public sector
agencies and local partnerships to represent third sector issues. We develop third
sector forums, networks and assemblies and manage a communication service
which keeps third sector organisations up to date.
Emma Balfe
Development Officer
E: [email protected]
Our Mission: Working in partnership with other sectors, we will provide support
and opportunities for third sector organisations in Bury to strengthen their
capacity, influence and resources to meet the diverse and changing needs of
the people in Bury.
Rhona Morrissey
Volunteer Centre Coordinator
E: [email protected]
Our Services
Aiesha Saddique
Communication and Finance
Officer
E: [email protected]
B3SDA offers a range of services designed to help third sector organisations and
volunteers across Bury. These include:
Helen Herd
Data and Communication Officer
E: [email protected]
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A funding and organisational development service for third sector organisations;
Bury Live - our quarterly newsletter and weekly email bulletin;
Bury Volunteer Centre;
A range of third sector forums and networks to facilitate partnership working both
within the third sector and with the public sector;
Ÿ A range of training courses and factsheets to support the above work.
Bury Third Sector Development Agency
Tell us your Story!
@B3SDA
Bury Live, goes out quarterly to members of the public and third sector
organisations all over Bury .
If you have any good news stories or would like to advertise events and training
or would like to advertise for volunteers then please get in touch with us.
Articles need to be around 200 words and a good quality photo would be great.
Volunteer Centre Bury
@BuryVolunteer
The deadline for articles in the April Edition is Friday 6th March 2015.
We are also interested in any comments or
suggestions you may have about this
newsletter.
Thank you to everyone who provided
contributions for Bury Live!
CONTACT US:
Bury Business Centre
Unit 23 Kay Street
Bury BL9 6BU
T: 0161 797 1968
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