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This year, Wednesday, 5 July, 2023, marks 75 years of the National Health Service (NHS). To mark the anniversary, NHS England has teamed up with parkrun UK to host ‘parkrun for the NHS’ on Saturday, 8 July, and junior parkrun on Sunday, 9 July.
Anyone can get involved at their local parkrun to celebrate this major milestone in the NHS’s history.
Everyone is also being encouraged to dress in the NHS’s trademark blue or fancy dress. Please register in advance before attending parkrun https://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/
The Hart Health Partnership team will be shouting encouragement to some of their staff and volunteers taking part at the Edenbrook Parkrun on Saturday 8th from 8am! Why not come and say hello and see how you too can get involved - we hear there's going to be cake! :)

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Hart Voluntary Sector Forum - Save the Date!

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Hart Voluntary Sector Forum - Save the Date!

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Our next Voluntary Sector Forum will take place on Monday 17 July 10.00 - 12.30 in the Council Chamber at Hart Civic Offices in Fleet (GU51 4AE).  Please save the date and more detail will follow very soon.  If you would like a speaking slot, do get in touch with Caroline as soon as possible.

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HWCA would like to invite anyone who lives in Hartley Wintney, Winchfield and Dogmersfield to come along to the next in a series of events to start work on local climate action activity.  So if you have an interest in joining the bio-diversity working group, do get in touchb beforehand or turn up to the meeting taking place on 13 July, 19.30 at St John's Church Centre.  Link to join their Facebook Group here.

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Action Hampshire - Communities Against Cancer Information Event: 13 July

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Action Hampshire - Communities Against Cancer Information Event: 13 July

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More news from Action Hampshire. Calling all VCSE organisations!! Come along to this Online Information Event to hear about the new Communities Against Cancer project and the grants and support available.  Communities Against Cancer is about raising awareness of cancer with communities, encouraging people to attend cancer screening and helping improve earlier diagnosis of people who experience health inequity. This session is relevant for Hampshire & Isle of Wight based VCSE organisations who support adults in the following communities:

People with learning disabilities

People on low incomes

People experiencing mental health challenges

People from minority ethnic groups who may face health inequity including Black and Asian communities and Gypsy, Romany & Traveller communities.

Booking link here.

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Thanks to the Awards for All grant we will be able to provide 4 trainee youth counsellor placements during 23-24 

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Hart Voluntary Action is pleased to announce that we have  been awarded an Awards for All grant, which will cover the costs of providing 4 placements for volunteer counsellors on our Level 5 Counselling Adolescents (11-17 year olds) Diploma course.  Each counsellor will be providing at least 60 counselling hours during their training to Hart young people referred to our 121 Youth Counselling service.
Our next Level 5 course will be held in two locations (Fleet or Bracknell) in September, so if you know of anyone who would be interested in gaining this qualification free of charge in return for carrying out their counselling placement with us, then do ask them to get in touch as soon as possible.  More detail about the course at this link.  Only open to counsellors already qualified to Level 4.
Note: this course is also open to fee-paying student counsellors who have placements with other youth counselling settings. Course fees are £1,600 which includes registration with the CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body).

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Closing Your Organisation Well - NCVO Zoom Event 11 July

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Closing Your Organisation Well - NCVO Zoom Event 11 July

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Learn about closing down from a charity that managed it well
The cost of living crisis has threatened the future of hundreds of smaller charities and sadly, we expect to see more closures over the months and years ahead.  If you might be facing the difficult decision of closing your charity, NVCO's free webinar can help you prepare.
Exploring the practical, legal, and emotional aspects of a closure

With care and compassion, this webinar will help you think carefully about this taboo subject including:

the warning signs that might indicate an ending is on the cards

how to approach the subject with your stakeholders

the practical and legal steps you need to take

how to access support and guidance  how to make the process as painless as possible

Who is this webinar for?

This webinar isn’t just for charities that can see an ending is in sight. It’s for any charity that’s thinking about its future and wants to prepare for the worst-case scenario.
Booking link here.

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You can receive the Funding Newsletter every month directly to your email in-box

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Hampshire CVS Network Funding Newsletter

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Hampshire CVS Network Funding Newsletter

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Basingstoke Voluntary Action is continuing to publish a monthly funding newsletter on behalf of our Hampshire CVS Network.  If you would like to view the June newsletter please click on this link (apologies that some of the funding deadlines listed will already have passed). If you would like to receive a free bespoke grant search report for your organisation or activity, this can be provided by someone from the Basingstoke Voluntary Action team - further detail also in the Funding Newsletter.
If you would like to receive the Funding Newsletter directly by email, then please go to  https://www.bvaction.org.uk/ homes page, then scrolling to the bottom where it says "Keep up to date", filling in your details and ticking the 'Funding Newsletter' box and clicking on 'Subscribe'.

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Screenshot 2023-06-22 at 16-54-16 Email - Caroline Winchurch - Outlook

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The Hendy Foundation was set up in 2019 and provides grants to local projects, people, events and charitable organisations. They are committed to supporting local charities and organisations that are helping make a difference to people’s lives in the areas in which Hendy Group dealerships are located, from Devon through to Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey and Kent.  So far they have supported more than 50 charities and good causes across the seven counties. The next grant round is open during July.  Full details including a link to the online application form here.

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Environmental charity Hubbub is offering funding for new creative solutions to food waste through its new Eat It Up Fund, recently launched, with applications open until 21 July.   The Eat It Up Fund is looking for ideas that:

address pre-farmgate waste (the food production process, up to the point where the products have been harvested and prepared as produce for sale)

prevent food from being wasted at manufacturing and processing stage

minimise food waste from retailers

find ways to use surplus food in creative ways in communities or at home

Small businesses, social enterprises, charities, local authorities and universities can apply for a grant of £40,000 to support ideas that are ready to test, or concepts that have been tested and are ready to progress further.
Hubbub is also expanding its Food Connect initiative. Now entering its fourth year, this is a food redistribution service that uses zero-emission vehicles to tackle the ‘final mile’ challenge by delivering good quality surplus food for community groups to share.  Both the Eat It Up fund and the expansion of Food Connect are being supported by Starbucks through funding made possible by donations from the Starbucks 5p cup charge.

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Hubbub has launched a £200,000 fund to support innovative ideas to tackle food waste. Supported by Starbucks, we're offering grants of up to £40,000.

The fund is open to any organisation that can prove they're an officially constituted body, registered in the UK. We anticipate that most applications will be from:

Registered charities, including charitable incorporated organisations and not for profit companies

Social enterprises

Community Interest Companies

Schools, universities and colleges

Local authorities

Micro and small businesses with a clear social purpose (less than 50 employees and an annual turnover under £10 million)

Read the full terms and conditions of the fund.

Open for expressions of interest: 9am, Monday 19th June 2023

Deadline for expressions of interest: 5pm, Friday 21st July 2023

Open for full applications (those invited to apply): 9am, Monday 14th August 2023

Deadline for full applications: 5pm, Friday 22nd September 2023

Successful applicants informed: October/ November 2023

Winners announced publicly: End of 2023

Hubbub expects the funding awarded to successful applicants to be used within one year of being granted.

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Hubbub has launched a £200,000 fund to support innovative ideas to tackle food waste. Supported by Starbucks, we're offering grants of up to £40,000.

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We have been asked to raise awareness about the Urgent Community Response Service, which is available to assist unpaid carers (adult and young carers) and the people they care for.
In which situations would it be suitable to request support from a Urgent Community Response Team?
Carer breakdown

It is important to have an emergency plan in place, in case you become unwell and are unable to support the person you care for.  The UCR team will be able to help if this plan does not work and the person is likely to be admitted to hospital.

If you think the cared for person could be admitted to hospital unless they are seen within two hours

For example: if they have had a fall but you cannot see any obvious injury; if they need urgent catheter care; if they need urgent support for their diabetes; if there is a sudden deterioration in their frailty or mobility; or if they have become increasingly confused.
Access to this service is only via calling 111 or contacting your GP.
In Hampshire - the Princess Royal Trust for Carers can assist unpaid carers with creating their Emergency Plans in case they need support at short notice for the person they are caring for.

Further details about the UCR service can be found in this document.

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Hart Voluntary Action is looking to recruit a new Volunteer Centre Manager (25 - 30 hours per week) as our colleague Sue Vincent will be stepping down at the end of October.  Full details at the above link.  We aim to interview in the week beginning 17 July for a September start (exact date is flexible).  Please take a look and do share with friends and colleagues. Thank you.

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Hart Voluntary Action is looking to recruit a new Volunteer Centre Manager

Work Location: Fleet, Hampshire

(some working from home permitted)

£16.53 per hour (FTE £31,800 per annum)

25-30 hours per week

a ctual salary £21,489 (25 hours) - £25,784 (30 hours) per annum

Pension. Mileage expenses.

Application closing date: 13 July 2023

Interview date: week beginning 17 July 2023

Start date: To suit during September 2023 to allow for a hand-over with outgoing Volunteer Centre Manager

The Hart Volunteer Centre is one of Hart Voluntary Action's key services. Volunteer Centres help match people looking to volunteer with the volunteering roles that most suit their aspirations and interests.
The Volunteer Centre Manager leads on promoting the support Hart Volunteer Centre can offer both to volunteer placement organisations and to individuals or teams/groups of people wishing to volunteer.

The Volunteer Centre Manager is responsible for:

meeting agreed targets for volunteer placements on an annual basis

supporting voluntary and community organisations in the Hart District area with their volunteer recruitment and promotion requirements

organising networking events

researching and keeping up to date with trends in volunteering

directly managing a small team of volunteers for community response when required

being an active member of the charity's senior management team.

Hart Voluntary Action is looking for someone with excellent communications and people skills. Previous experience of working with volunteers is essential as is being a car driver with access to own transport.
Job Description - Job Description - Volunteer Centre Manager - May 2023

Application Form - HVA Application Form - Volunteer Centre Manager- June 2023

For more information or an informal chat, please contact Caroline Winchurch, Chief Executive, Hart Voluntary Action on 01252 815652 or e-mail ceo@hartvolaction.org.uk

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Recruiting for September - Hart Volunteer Centre Manager - Hart Voluntary Action

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Manager for our Hart Volunteer Centre required. 25-30 hours per week. Based in Fleet, Hampshire. Prior experience of working with volunteers.

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Outdoor Instructor - Runway's End, Aldershot

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Outdoor Instructor - Runway's End, Aldershot

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Hampshire County Council is looking to recruit an Outdoor Instructor for their Runway's End Centre in Aldershot.

Salary Range: £21,190 – £22,215 per annum (plus evening and weekend enhancements)
Hours per week: Average of 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 30 July 2023
Further details at this link.
More details about what Runway's End offers at this link.

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Reports to: Facilities Manager and Front Desk Manager

Location: Aerobility Blackbushe Airport, Camberley, GU17 9LQ

Contract: Full time 37.5 hours a week (30 hours per week, part-time contract is considered)

Salary: £25,000 per year (pro-rata)

Office Hours: The Front Desk Reception is covered between 09.00 – 17.30 Monday to Saturday with 1 hour lunch break. You will be required to work 5 days a week including every other Saturday.

Deadline for applications is 16th July 2023. However, interviews will begin immediately so applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible.
More detail at this link.

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The Yateley Society - Monthly Meeting - 6 July: Hart Climate Change Strategy

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The Yateley Society - Monthly Meeting - 6 July: Hart Climate Change Strategy

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Thursday 6 July 2023,  7.30pm Monteagle Centre – free entry, everyone welcome.

Mike Barry, Hart District Council’s new Biodiversity Officer is now settled in post and has visited Yateley on a number of occasions.  Tonight he will talk about Hart’s developing biodiversity strategy for tackling climate change and what that will mean for us.

Full details at this link

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Philanthropy Manager - Hampshire & IOW Community Foundation

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Philanthropy Manager - Hampshire & IOW Community Foundation

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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation are recruiting for a Philanthropy Officer:

💰 Salary: £25-27K
⏱ Hours: 37 (Part-time considered)
⏳ Closing date: 12 July
📌 Location: home based - but must be Hampshire or Isle of Wight based due to the amount of travel needed around the region.

Full details at this link.

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Grants of up to £5,000 are available to small, registered charities to fund equipment and services to support disabled and disadvantaged children under the age of 13 across the UK.
The Toy Trust Fund:

helps disadvantaged children and their families to alleviate suffering;

supports children through awful experiences;

encourages achievement through adversity;

purchases vital equipment;

provides care;

bolsters existing initiatives;

initiates brand new projects;

and satisfies basic needs.

Groups that have carried out some form of effective fundraising by themselves are particularly encouraged to apply.
The next deadline to apply is mid-August 2023 for the September meeting of Trustees.

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Fleet & Crookham Athletic Club - Desperately Seeking Volunteer Coaches!

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Fleet & Crookham Athletic Club - Desperately Seeking Volunteer Coaches!

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Do you have a love for athletics and helping young people?

The junior section of Fleet & Crookham AC, catering for ages 8 to 17 years old, are looking for some help with coaching.

The club trains in age groups U11, U13, U15 and U17, covering Track and Field disciplines and Cross Country. Fleet & Crookham AC are looking for both experienced athletics coaches and people with an interest in athletics who are happy to undertake some training.  All training costs and DBS applications are covered by the club and you will be insured by our cover as a registered club with England Athletics. The club meets on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Volunteers would not need to be there all three nights. Rotas are put together by the Head Coach and can accommodate individual availability.

As Penny, Club Secretary says "We have a very long waiting list and cannot reduce this without more help.  The kids of Fleet & Church Crookham want to run, jump and throw and we want to help them but we need more volunteers!"

More details about the volunteer role at this link.
More details about Fleet & Crookham AC at this link.

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Age Concern Hampshire are offering free taster sessions for anyone interested in finding out more about the services on offer for older people (including older people who have memory loss/dementia) at their Frogmore Care & Wellbeing Centre in Yateley.  The Centre is open 10.00-16.00 - Mondays to Fridays offering day care support and a range of activities including crafts, reminiscence sessions, physical activities etc.  Transport and two-course lunch are also provided. Further details and a link to the taster session booking form at this link.

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Hampshire and IOW VCSE Health & Care Alliance Assembly

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Hampshire and IOW VCSE Health & Care Alliance Assembly

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Our colleagues at Action Hampshire have been working hard over the past year to set up an Alliance structure between the VCSE (voluntary, community and social enterprise sector) and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care System (ICS).  The result is HIVCA - Hampshire and IOW VCSE Health and Care Alliance.  HIVCA Assembly Membership is now open to any VCSE organisation in the Hampshire & Isle of Wight ICS area.  Action Hampshire would especially encourage you to sign up if you are an organisation working with children, young people or families or specialising in mental health. HIVCA Assembly members will then nominate and elect 1 larger VCSE and 1 smaller VCSE organisation to represent HIVCA in each of these two themes/communities.   Click on this link to register your interest or check out this link for further information.
For those of you operating in the Frimley ICS area, we will have more detail to share soon.

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The Hedley Foundation is inviting applications from small-to-mid-size registered charities helping to improve the quality of life of people in the UK, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable. The Foundation typically makes around 250 awards of up to £5,000 each year for initiatives that benefit the lives of young people, disabled people, elderly people, the terminally ill and otherwise disadvantaged people and their carers. Occasionally larger sums are given to charities where high impact can be achieved. Applications should be received at least 6 weeks before the next review meeting on the 8th November 2023.

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Screenshot 2023-06-19 at 19-32-51 The Hedley Foundation - A Grant Giving Charity

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The Basingstoke Canal Society are looking for great photos of our wonderful local waterway and they want their 2024 calendar to be as good as this year's. Try to find something specific to make it the Basingstoke Canal, in all weathers and all times of the year. Please trawl through your shots and send them the best by the end of July 2023. Photos must be in colour, landscape format, about A4 size and 300dpi; this all adds up to a jpg file of at least 2mb size. By entering the competition, you agree to the use of your entry photos by the Basingstoke Canal Society.

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