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You can contact RedbridgeCVS by calling 020 8553 1004 or email info@redbridgecvs.net

New RedbridgeLINk is now online

You can find out more about this exciting development by visiting this LINK.

New RedbridgeCVS Online Database now available

We have overhauled our online database made it easier to use and less likely to break down. You can search over 600 organisations and community organisations in Redbridge by visiting this LINK.

Redbridge Police Community Engagement Group Meeting

Public meeting on Wednesday 3 December 7pm-9pm
at Hainault Forest Community Centre, 100b Manford Way, Chigwell IG7 4DF
(Nearest tube station: Hainault. Bus routes: 150, 247).

The meeting will hear reports of latest progress from senior Police & Council representatives, and hear from Mayfield School students on Stop & Search. Please come along to hear what is being done to improve community safety in the Borough.

Documents for the meeting are available here.

For further information, or to let us know your access needs, please contact Liz Pearce on 020 8514 9613 or email liz@redbridgecvs.net

Anyone who lives or works in Redbridge is welcome to attend.
Refreshments will be available from 6.30pm.

Strategic Planning at RedbridgeCVS AGM

As part of its AGM on the 19 November RedbridgeCVS hosted a Strategic Planning sessions led by Nic Hinrichsen of PlusPeople. Nic provided an overview of Strategic Planning and its importance to voluntary organisations and how it could bolster the work of local groups. This session was also the beginning of RedbridgeCVS’ own process of developing its next Strategic Plan.

You can download the presentation here.

RedbridgeCVS Annual Report 07-08

Front cover Annual Report

You can download our Annual Report for 07-08 by clicking on the links below:

Annual Report 07-08

Annual Report 07-08 hi-contrast version

NJC Pay Scales

Please download the payscales HERE.

Grants for young people

via The Youth Opportunities Fund
Supported by suitable organisations that have a track record of working safely with young people, Groups of young people are encouraged to fill out the simple application form attached
Panels of trained teenagers make the decisions as to which application will be awarded grants. The panels will meet about once a month and look at applications on a first come first served basis

What the panel is looking for:
Ideas that genuinecome from other young people
Ideas that benefit the community or groups who are disadvantaged
Ideas that help young people achieve something positive

Plus support from a suitable organisation
For further information and guidance please contact Nigel Godfrey at Nigel.Godfrey@redbridge.gov.uk or call 0208 708 8083.

Application forms can be downloaded from here.

Latest RedbridgeCVS Mailing - November 2008

You can download the RedbridgeCVS mailing from here. The electronic version of the mailing is available at least 1 week ahead of the postal version. We're saving paper too!
Community Newsletter November 2008

Network November 2008

Latest eNews

The latest eNews (and previous issues) available here.

Joint Strategic Needs Analysis (JSNA)

Here is the link to a recent article that appeared in Community on the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment by Ross Diamond, Chief Officer, RedbridgeCVS.

Also a link to London Borough of Redbridge's website dealing with JSNA.

Fit 4 Fun is up and running - Are you?

woman running

20 weeks of free fitness and fun exercise training for voluntary and community groups with a membership aged 16 and over who are based in Redbridge.

We can help you choose activities best suited to your group which you will find most enjoyable and helpful.

Your Group could benefit so don’t delay request a pack today.

To find out about eligibility and for more information about this free and fun fitness program please contact Tracy Hall-Andrews, Fit for Fun Coordinator via tracy@Redbridgecvs.net or call 020 8514 9618.

Changes to LEAD Project and East Tenders

Click here for news on the LEAD Project and a new iniative called East Tenders

Local Area Agreements (LAAs) Agreed by Government

The Local Area Agreements set out the priorities for a local area agreed between central government and a local area (the local authority and Local Strategic Partnership) and other key partners at the local level. LAAs have now been agreed and published.

You can download the agreed LAA indicators here.

You can look at the presentation made by Richard McKay (LBR) to a recent Network meeting here.

For more details about LAAs and what they mean for Redbridge please visit the London Borough of Redbridge LAA webpages here.

East London Community Foundation

Please note that London North East Community Foundation has changed its name to East London Community Foundation.

They have a new website which can be found at www.elcf.org.uk The website allows applicants for Sport Relief and other grant programmes to download forms directly. Soon applicants will also be able to complete forms online.

Please also note that ELCF staff have new e-mail addresses, Jessica Wannamaker, Director jlw@eclf.org.uk and Mesha Kullar, Grants Officer mk@elcf.org.uk.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION - Website update

RedbridgeCVS is currently updating its website and you can see developments here.

Compact Launched

The new Redbridge Compact has been launched. Find out more here.

Picture of Compact CD

Volunteering

If you want to volunteer in Redbridge follow this link.

Courses

RedbridgeCVS has a range of courses for voluntary and community sector organisations running throughout the year. The lastest courses are detailed here

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