Hart Matters #5 - September 2023 by

Brendoncare Club Hampshire - Farnborough Welcome Club Volunteers Needed

ceo184 — 2023-07-27 14:34:05 UTC

You can find out more about this role with Brendoncare Club Hampshire at this link.

Biffa Award – Main Grant Scheme

ceo184 — 2023-07-27 14:48:18 UTC

Biffa Award’s Main Grants Scheme is aimed at community and cultural groups and organisations, situated in the vicinity of landfill sites, that are in need of funding to improve the quality of life in their community or to conserve wildlife.

There are four themes - Community Buildings, Recreation, Cultural Facilities and Rebuilding Biodiversity. Under these themes we provide funding to create or improve community amenities. For example, upgrading kitchens, meeting rooms and toilets in village halls and community facilities; creating new playparks; installing new seating, lighting and exhibitions within theatres and museums; or establishing, protecting and enhancing habitats for biodiversity. Between £10,000 and £75,000 can be awarded to projects that have a total cost of less than £200,000 including VAT. Project sites must be within 5 miles of a significant Biffa Operation or active Biffa Landfill Site (15 miles for Rebuilding Biodiversity projects) and within 10 miles of any licenced landfill site in England and Northern Ireland. This is a rolling programme and as such there are no deadlines to submit an Expression of Interest in the Main Grants Scheme. Note eligible organisations are charities, social enterprises and other types of community groups. The Biffa site in Hart is located at their Eversley Depot, Star Hill, Hartley Wintney, RG27 8BP and just outside Hart at their Farnham site, GU10 5EH. See more detail at this link.

Hampshire 2023 Reuse Survey

ceo184 — 2023-07-27 15:00:10 UTC

Hampshire County Council is looking for ways to help people reuse items that might otherwise be thrown away. HCC is particularly looking at how people purchase second-hand items, borrow or rent items instead of buying them, and repair and refill items. Complete the 2023 Reuse Survey today for a chance to win vouchers!

 https://hampshirecc.welcomesyourfeedback.net/s/2023WasteReuseSurvey

Your feedback will help to identify where and how the County Council can support you to reuse. A prize draw to win 1 of 2 Leisure Vouchers worth £50 each will take place after the survey has closed! The survey should take around 10 minutes to complete and is open until 11:59pm on Sunday 17 September 2023. As a thank you for taking part in the survey, there is an opportunity for two entrants to win £50 of vouchers.

National Youth Agency - Youth Work Week 2023

ceo184 — 2023-07-27 15:29:42 UTC

#YWW23 will run from Monday 6 to Sunday 12 November and there are ways you can contribute and prepare before the week itself. Futher details on the National Youth Agency website.

Communities Against Cancer - Action Hampshire

ceo184 — 2023-07-27 17:35:29 UTC

Communities Against Cancer is back!
Submit an expression of interest
Open to all VCSE organisations.
This project is all about - improving early diagnosis of cancer and reaching communities experiencing health inequalities. Action Hampshire are providing grants of upto £3000 to VCSE organisations to help support them to deliver a cancer awareness project.
Expression of interest
If you are interested in applying for a grant then please follow this link to complete the expression of interest form
Online information session
Action Hampshire also have an online information sessions - Tuesday 19 September, 13:00 - 14:00, that you can sign up to for free by following the link here
More detail about Communities Against Cancer here.

Endangered Crafts Fund – Heritage Crafts

ceo184 — 2023-08-02 09:54:13 UTC

Did you know that cricket ball making is an extinct heritage craft in the UK? And that there are a large number of other crafts on the endangered or critically endangered list?
Thanks to support from the Sussex Heritage Trust, Ashley Family Foundation and Essex Community Foundation – Heritage Crafts invites craft practitioners and organisations in the UK to apply for small grants to fund projects that support endangered crafts (the craft must be listed as endangered (eg canal art/boat painting, lithography) or critically endangered (eg scissor-making, copper-smithing) on the current Red List of Endangered Crafts).

Applications may, for example, include:

training for yourself to learn a new craft or technique;
training for an apprentice so that you can pass on skills and knowledge;
investing in more efficient tools and machinery;
developing reduced-carbon routes to market;
exploring the use of alternative materials while maintaining the heritage character of your practice; or
innovative approaches to supporting and promoting endangered crafts.

Grants between £500 and £2000 are available and the closing date for applications is 6 October 2023.

Further detail about which crafts are covered by this list and how to apply for a grant at this link.

Mustard Seed Autism Trust Open Day - Odiham Cottage Hospital - Saturday 9 September

ceo184 — 2023-08-02 10:25:06 UTC

Mustard Seed Autism Trust have relocated to Odiham Cottage Hospital during the first half of 2023. They are holding an open day for their supporters and representatives from interested organisations. This event is not open to the general public. If you would like to attend, then please do get in touch.

Advice First Aid (AFA) - Autumn Training Sessions from Citizens Advice Hart

ceo184 — 2023-08-02 12:58:19 UTC

An update from Marcia about the next set of AFA training from Citizens Advice Hart. Courses have been a tremendous success with more Advice First Aid partners being added each month, we currently have 33! New to the partnership this year are social prescribers and patient participation groups, school parent support workers and pastoral teams, faith organisations and community friendship groups. The AFA (Advice First Aid, not to be confused with medical first aid) programme is an opportunity to upskill your volunteers and staff working on the frontline, supporting vulnerable people in the community, who may need expert advice from Citizens Advice. We will offer free, face to face, half-day training (held in Fleet, 9.30am to 12.30pm) and ongoing support to your organisation, to reach people we don’t usually come into contact with. Courses resume in September 2023 and run through until March 2024, with the next sessions being:

13 September 2023
11 October 2023

If you or any of your team of volunteers/staff would like to attend any of these courses (subject to availability), please get in touch, as places are filling fast. If above dates are not convenient, further dates are available. To book a place, please contact Marcia Further detail about the AFA courses at this link.

Hart District Council Community Grants Scheme - New!

ceo184 — 2023-08-02 14:42:43 UTC

Hart District Council has set up a new Community Grants programme aimed at local community organisations for projects that align with the District Council's corporate priorities around bio-diversity or health and wellbeing.

5 x small grants of £1000, 1 x medium grant of £5000 and 2 x large grants of £10,000 are available. Applications opened on 1 August and the deadline is 31 October with the winners being announced in January 2024.

Organisations within the district boundary which can apply include:

charitable organisations
clubs and societies with a constitution e.g. playgroups and sports clubs
community interest companies
company limited by guarantee that has tangible social objectives
town and parish councils
voluntary and community groups or residents’ associations with a formal constitution
schools

Further details at this link and please note there is no application form, but there is guidance on what information should be included with your bid submission.

Hampshire County Council - Children's Services Graduate Social Worker Training Scheme

ceo184 — 2023-08-02 15:09:30 UTC

Job Details:

Salary: £32,026 plus £2,000 market supplement (£34,026) rising to £36,167 after successful completion of ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment), and will this still include the £3,000 one-off payment upon successful completion of GETS (Graduate Entry Training Scheme)
Work Location: Countywide, Hampshire
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Start your social work career in an OUTSTANDING Children’s Services team and be part of one of the top performing local authorities in the country. Hampshire County Council are now recruiting NQSWs for start dates in October 2023 for those recently qualified.
You will join Hampshire with a cohort of other Graduate Trainees, initially undertaking an intensive 4-week induction period of high-quality training, before joining one of their district teams for a 5-month secondment. At six months you’ll move into your substantive post to complete your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
Full details at this link. Further details about other Children's Services Social Work opportunities at this link.

Proud to Pitch In - Greene King Pubs

ceo184 — 2023-08-02 18:13:03 UTC

The Greene King - Proud To Pitch In fund is open throughout the year and offers grants of up to £4,000 to grassroots and community sports clubs across the United Kingdom. Grants will be distributed regularly throughout the year. To be eligible for funding, projects must be located in the United Kingdom and project beneficiaries must be aged 18 or over. Further details about how to apply (written or video pitches) via the Action Funder platform.
Local Greene King Pubs which are participating include: The Prince of Wales (Fleet), The Old White Hart (Hook), Royal Oak (Yateley).

The Pixel Fund - grants for young people's mental health

ceo184 — 2023-08-03 08:41:06 UTC

The Pixel Fund provides grants of between £2,500 and £5,000 to charities based in the UK in order to support the improvement in mental health and well-being of children and young adults. Please check the website for updates, as the Pixel Fund expects to re-open for grant applications in October.
Are you eligible to apply?

The Pixel Fund's focus is the mental health and well-being of children and young adults, they will not provide grants to projects or organisations that are not core-focused on mental-health-related matters.
Young adults means those under 26 years old at the start of any granted project or work stream. Where a project includes over 25s they would consider granting an appropriate percentage of the total costs.
Pixel Fund only make grants to charities registered in England & Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight ICB (Integrated Care Board) - Citizens Panel

ceo184 — 2023-08-09 09:02:06 UTC

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB have recently created a Citizens Panel, and would like to invite you to join. The online group aims to be representative of our local population so that a diverse range of views on important health and care topics are heard. This will help the ICB understand the needs of local communities - what is working well for people and what the challenges are. By joining, you will be helping to improve health and care outcomes for people all across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. You will also find out about new plans, including service changes and ideas related to health and care. To find out more, please see the attached flyer. If you are interested or have any questions please email hiowicb-hsi.hiowvoices@nhs.net

National Energy Action Fuel Poverty Forums Autumn 2023

ceo184 — 2023-08-10 14:56:43 UTC

NEA’s free Fuel Poverty Forums are aimed at frontline service providers, to examine practical and policy initiatives related to fuel poverty and delivering energy efficiency solutions at a local, regional and national level. The regional forums showcase innovation, good practice and promote dialogue and discussion on a wide range of sectoral issues to help NEA shape policy developments and campaigns. The autumn forums will be taking place in person. Attendance is free, however numbers are limited and are offered at a maximum of two places per organisation per forum. NEA members will be given priority booking. The Forum for London & South East is on Wednesday 4 October, 10:30-13:30. Further detail at this link.

Starburst's Annual Charity Ball

ceo184 — 2023-08-14 07:47:39 UTC

Our Charity ball is one of the main sources of income for Starburst Applications to enable us to fund equipment for local children with special needs, disabilities and life limiting conditions. Since last year's ball we have funded multiple applications including wheelchairs, trikes, iPads and communication apps for individual children plus sensory toys and equipment for other charities and schools benefiting multiple children for years to come. We can't think of an easier way to support a local charity, and children in your local community, than to book yourself a fabulous night out! Bring your friends and make it a big night out and have a whole table! Book by 3 September.

https://www.starburstfoundation.com/online-store/Starburst-annual-Ball-p111535784?fbclid=IwAR0HGSbib20WRL7-ALK9k1IRpoe8r-DylQn-LHKc8o91LqTbQi0v0IB58KU

The Choir Effect donation for youth counselling work

ceo184 — 2023-08-15 08:20:56 UTC

Many thanks to members of the newly formed choir group, The Choir Effect, who donated their fee for peforming at the recent opening of the new Sainsbury's in Hook. A £250 donation was raised for our 121 Youth Counselling service. If you would be interested in joining singing sessions (with a focus on the impact of singing on wellbeing) with the Choir Effect, do take a look at their web-site. There is a free trial session at Rotherwick Village Hall, the choir's base, on 20 September - 19.30-21.00. More information at this link.

MiDAS - TRAINING DATES - New Dates Available with Rushmoor Voluntary Services

ceo184 — 2023-08-17 06:35:29 UTC

Rushmoor Voluntary Services have new dates with places available for MiDAS certificate training. Please book places ASAP as spaces are limited.
Mon 4th September, Saturday 16th September 2023:
All Delegates, Standard & Accessible (Day 1) aimed at both refresher & first time MiDAS drivers including those who transport passengers with mobility issues and in wheelchairs.
Booking links for:
Mon 4th September
Sat 16th September
Mon 18th September 2023
All Delegates, Accessible ( Day 2 only)
To book your place please use this link
Tues 31st & Wed 1st November 2023
Day 1: All Delegates
Day 1 & 2: Accessible Delegates
To book your place use this link
Tues 28th & Wed 29th November 2023
Day 1: All Delegates
Day 1 & 2: Accessible Delegates
To book your place use this link
For further information and course details please visit the Rushmoor Voluntary Services website.
Please contact msc@rvs.org.uk with any queries, or if you would rather book direct and not use the online portal.
COSTS

Standard is £100 for RVS members and £120 for Non-Members ( New drivers get more time in the mini bus plus a handbook)
Accessible is £120 for RVS members and £140 for Non-Members
Standard Refresher Course is £80 for RVS Members and £100 for Non-Members
Accessible Refresher Course is £100 for RVS Members and £120 for Non-Members
Those who are doing a Refresher Course will need to bring their MiDAS manuals with them on the day. If not, you will be charged £6.50 for a new one.

Hampshire Money & Mental Health Training Workshops

ceo184 — 2023-08-17 08:23:58 UTC

Only open to organisations working with Hampshire residents. You are invited to register a staff/volunteer member to attend the Hampshire Money and Mental Health Training workshop, funded by Hampshire County Council. See link for more details: MONEY AND MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING COURSE - YouTube

The Money & Mental Health Workshop is delivered by Hampshire County Council's training partner Optima UK, who have created a tailored course that will provide frontline Hampshire (local authority footprint) workforces in public, community, and voluntary sectors with the skills to appropriately start conversations about money, debt, and mental health.

The training will enable front-line staff and volunteers to:

Understand how mental health and money are connected.
Confidently use healthy conversations principles to initiate conversations about mental health and money and break down stigma.
Identify the signs of someone trapped in a cycle of poor mental health and debt/money worries.
Safely ask and listen to someone regarding their mental health and financial health. Understand more about the local and national mental health and financial health services available and how to complete a warm handover.

The training consists of a full day workshop, starting at 9.00 and will include a lunch break. Choose from face-to-face or online session.
Face to face workshops nearest to Hart are as follows:
29 September - Eastleigh
3 October - Alton
20 November - Winchester
19 February 2024 - Petersfield
Online Training Course dates: 20 October, 5 December, 12 December, 17 January 2024 & 9 February
TO BOOK: Email hants.mhworkshops@optima-uk.com to register your interest with Sarah at Optima. Please confirm on the email the following:

The organisation you work for
Your name and role title
Your preferred workshop date.

The Brain Tumor Charity - University Ambassadors

2023-08-17 08:33:50 UTC

Calling all students, Fantastic leadership opportunity! Are you thinking about a career in Neurology, Neurosurgery or Neuro-Oncology? Are you looking for a leadership and committee role that will make an impact whilst also boosting your CV and getting you points for your core/specialty training applications? The Brain Tumour Charity are looking for University Ambassadors!

The role will consist of representing The Charity in various hospitals in your region by learning about and presenting the BRIAN app to healthcare professionals in neurology, neurosurgery and neuro-oncology. It is understood that reps will be very busy with their studies and therefore only expect you to deliver one talk to help promote the app!

If you are interested, the application form below provides more information about the role and the BRIAN app. Find more information about the BRIAN app at this link.
If you wish to apply, please fill in the following google form: https://bit.ly/45p7O3x

The deadline for applying will be the 31st October, so get your applications in as soon as possible!

Exercise Classes in Church Crookham update

ceo184 — 2023-08-22 13:41:18 UTC

Anita Dempsey, fitness instructor, has got in touch to let us know about three exercise classes she is running at the Crookham War Memorial Halls: Mondays: 11.00-12.00 - Move It or Lose It Exercise Class for the Over 65s. Wednesdays: Strength and Balance Exercise Class 12.40-13.25 and Pilates for Beginners 13.35-14.25.
NEW! Move It or Lose It Exercise Class for the local branch of Parkinson's UK. This class will be relocating to Holy Trinity Church Hall, Bowenhurst Road, Church Crookham, GU52 8JU from 14th September: 13.15-14.15. The class is open to people living with Parkinson's, but also to anyone with limited mobility. Carers can join in too. Contact Anita Dempsey for more information.

Finance & Payroll Manager - Yateley Industries for the Disabled

ceo184 — 2023-08-22 13:58:34 UTC

FTE £35,000 per year. Permanent contract - 35 or 28 hours per week. Starting in January 2024. Closing date to apply - 15 September. Full details on Charity Job at this link.

New Rainwater Harvesting System for Minding the Garden

ceo184 — 2023-08-22 14:55:35 UTC

The latest improvement to the Minding Garden Community Garden in Edenbrook Country Park was installed by a team from Church Crookham and Fleet Men's Shed in early August (massive thanks to "Diamond" Dave, Andy, Ian and Steve!). Having been awarded a grant from the SE Water Community Chest 2023 - we were able to buy guttering and water-butt planters to place around the gazebo to capture and store rain falling from the roof, and to prevent water damage to the surrounding paths. But we could not have completed the work without the help and expertise of our local Shedders! As you can see from the picture, the community garden is looking great - do let the MTG team know if you would to pop down for a visit.

How to create professional looking posters - free training for Hart community organisations - 10 October

ceo184 — 2023-08-22 15:58:16 UTC

Following on from our July Voluntary Sector Forum, Hart Voluntary Action and Hart District Council are very pleased to offer this free training session to introduce community groups to Canva. Canva is a free, easy to use, online tool that helps you create professional looking posters, flyers and social media posts. We will be holding a training session initially for up to 8 people on 10 October at Hart Civic Offices in Fleet. We would particularly like to encourage community organisations wholly run by volunteers to join this session, but open to all Hart-based groups. If there is enough demand we will do further sessions. Please use this link to register - we will run a waiting list if we run out of spaces. Ideally you will have a lap-top computer you can bring to the session, but if you do not, we will provide one for you. The session is being led by Rebecca Thompson, Community Projects Officer at Hart District Council.

Parenting Support Skills Training Session for Hart & Rushmoor organisations - 5 October, Fleet

ceo184 — 2023-08-24 07:36:20 UTC

Does anyone in your organisation work with parents and families? Would you like to learn more about resources you can use with Hampshire families to facilitate parenting support? Back to Basics offers tools and resources to enable parents and people working with parents to plan parenting goals to improve family life. Piloted in Havant, Back to Basics has been adopted by Hampshire County Council and is being rolled out across the county. Want to find out more, and also try out Making Every Contact Count training at the same time? Then please do sign up for this one day training event for Hart/Rushmoor organisations on Thursday 5 October at Hart Civic Offices - 9.30-15.00. Training is being provided by the Yellow Brick Road Projects charity based in Andover. To book, please go to this link. This event is being hosted by the Hart and Rushmoor Local Children's Partnership (LCP) - to find out more about the LCP, please contact Caroline at Hart Voluntary Action.

Yoga (and cake!) @ Minding the Garden with Amber Wellbeing - 19 September 18.30-20.00

ceo184 — 2023-08-24 12:20:05 UTC

Taking place in Fleet’s community garden – Minding the Garden – Naomi at Amber Wellbeing will be running a 1 hour yoga session with guided relaxation, followed by time to have cake and chat with fellow attendees. There will be additional cakes/brownies to buy on the evening for family and friends (or extras for yourself!), and the money taken from the cake sale will be going to the Small Steps charity. Close to the heart of Sarah (one of Amber Wellbeing’s loyal regulars) this charity supports parents with physically disabled children aged 0-5 years. They are a free service and dependant on fundraising and donations. Plus, Sarah’s brownies are delicious, so it’s win-win!! Suitable for all levels, including beginners, this session is about embracing the last month of summer, community and supporting two wonderful projects. We hope to practice outside but if the British weather fails us, we'll be in the garden's big polytunnels. For more information or to book go to this link or see the Facebook Event page.