Links
Awards
Real Help for Communities
Real Help for Communities: Volunteers, Charities and Social Enterprises is an action plan outlining £42.5 million support for the third sector in the difficult economic climate. In this section you can download a copy of the plan and read a summary of the key actions within it.
URL: tinyurl.com/bukxym
Grants for War Memorials
English Heritage and the Wolfson Foundation, in association with the War Memorials Trust, are providing grants for the repair and conservation of free-standing war memorials in England.
English Heritage and the Wolfson Foundation, in association with the War Memorials Trust, are providing grants for the repair and conservation of free-standing war memorials in England.
These grants are intended to help those who are responsible for the upkeep of war memorials. They are designed to support the care and preservation of war memorials to a high standard, and to prevent the decay of this important part of our built heritage.
URL: tinyurl.com/kwc8rz
The Guardian Charity Awards
Enter Guardian awards to win £1,000 + PC + expert advice by 31st July The winning charities receive a cheque for £1,000, a new PC donated by Jigsaw Systems, a half-day consultancy support free of charge (including follow-up support for up to six months) from NCVO and media services from Media Trust
URL: www.guardian.co.uk/charity-awards-2009
Enter Guardian awards to win £1,000 + PC + expert advice by 31st July The winning charities receive a cheque for £1,000, a new PC donated by Jigsaw Systems, a half-day consultancy support free of charge (including follow-up support for up to six months) from NCVO and media services from Media Trust
URL: www.guardian.co.uk/charity-awards-2009
The Queens Voluntary Awards
Volunteering is an important part of day-to-day life in the UK, and the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service helps recognise the outstanding contributions made by voluntary groups in all areas of the UK.
URL: www.queensawardvoluntary.gov.uk/
Volunteering is an important part of day-to-day life in the UK, and the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service helps recognise the outstanding contributions made by voluntary groups in all areas of the UK.
URL: www.queensawardvoluntary.gov.uk/
The Third Sector Excellence Awards
Employee of the Year Award Have you or one of your colleagues done exceptional work in the past year? If so the Third Sector Excellence Awards' Employee of the Year award offers a chance for your hard work to be recognised. The awards celebrate the work of the third sector in all its forms and there's still time to apply for the Employee of the Year award before the application process ends on 30 June. The awards ceremony takes place in central London on 24 September. The Employee of the Year award recognises a member of staff who has proposed and had adopted an idea that has improved the work of their organisation.
URL: www.thirdsectorexcellenceawards.com
Employee of the Year Award Have you or one of your colleagues done exceptional work in the past year? If so the Third Sector Excellence Awards' Employee of the Year award offers a chance for your hard work to be recognised. The awards celebrate the work of the third sector in all its forms and there's still time to apply for the Employee of the Year award before the application process ends on 30 June. The awards ceremony takes place in central London on 24 September. The Employee of the Year award recognises a member of staff who has proposed and had adopted an idea that has improved the work of their organisation.
URL: www.thirdsectorexcellenceawards.com
BME Third Sector
Voice4Change England
Voice4Change England (V4CE) is a national policy body dedicated to strengthening the Black and Minority Ethnic Third Sector as a positive force for change and building a thriving future. It provides co-ordinated policy advocacy for BME groups at local, regional, and national levels to all types of policy-makers. You can learn more about V4CE and its current activities from www.voice4change-england.co.uk Please contact Martin Ball on 020-7843 6131.
URL: www.voice4change-england.co.uk
Children & Young People
Young Lancashire
On 11th March 2009, the Members agreed to change the Association’s name to ‘Young Lancashire’ (also referred to in this document as the Association) formerly Lancashire Youth Association. Our current file server and network systems require some upgrading work to improve efficiency and allow for growth. To prepare us for the evolving services we will be providing and to facilitate the domain change to www.younglancashire.org.uk
URL: www.lancashireconsortium.org.uk/
Community safety
Research Development and Statistics
The Research Development and Statistics (RDS) website, includes a range of research and statistics relating to crime, policing, immigration, drugs, and other areas of Home Office responsibility.
URL: rds.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY PREVENT WEBPAGE
Counter terrorism internet PREVENT page can be accesed on this website Act now the community anti-extremism terrorism table top experience and resource pack Over the next few weeks there will be a no of links to support Lancashire PREVENT initiatives, blog faciities and other useful information.
URL: www.lancashire.police.uk
Counter terrorism internet PREVENT page can be accesed on this website Act now the community anti-extremism terrorism table top experience and resource pack Over the next few weeks there will be a no of links to support Lancashire PREVENT initiatives, blog faciities and other useful information.
URL: www.lancashire.police.uk
Community Safety
Statistics and information on crime and prevention in your area.
URL: www.saferlancashire.co.uk
Statistics and information on crime and prevention in your area.
URL: www.saferlancashire.co.uk
Consultations
Improving Permitted Development Consultation
Improving regulation of development that may be undertaken with no or limited local planning authority (LPA) oversight – ‘permitted development’ and ‘prior approval’ respectively.
URL: tinyurl.com/nw9w8l
STAYING SAFE: A CONSULTATION DOCUMENT
On 18 July, Ed Balls, the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, launched a major consultation on children and young people’s safety. Staying Safe provides the opportunity for the government to consult with parents, children, young people, our partners and the children's workforce on children's safety. To download the consultation document log on to www.dcsf.gov.uk/consultations
URL: www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/stayingsafe
On 18 July, Ed Balls, the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, launched a major consultation on children and young people’s safety. Staying Safe provides the opportunity for the government to consult with parents, children, young people, our partners and the children's workforce on children's safety. To download the consultation document log on to www.dcsf.gov.uk/consultations
URL: www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/stayingsafe
Burnley Road Master Plan
Hyndburn Borough Council has commissioned a team of consultants led by Taylor Young to examine regeneration options and bring forward a master plan for the Burnley Road neighbourhood in East Accrington.
URL: www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/downloads/Bly_Rd_P
Hyndburn Borough Council has commissioned a team of consultants led by Taylor Young to examine regeneration options and bring forward a master plan for the Burnley Road neighbourhood in East Accrington.
URL: www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/downloads/Bly_Rd_P
Woodnook Area Master Plan
Today is just the start of the first 5 week community consultation process. You will have the opportunity to view this exhibition again at Accrington Town Hall, during this 5 week period, from the 10th August – 7th September.
URL: www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/downloads/Exhibiti
Today is just the start of the first 5 week community consultation process. You will have the opportunity to view this exhibition again at Accrington Town Hall, during this 5 week period, from the 10th August – 7th September.
URL: www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/downloads/Exhibiti
Hyndburn Borough Council
Current consultations open to the general public. Click on the link, this will take you to the list of consultations on Hyndburn Borough Council's website. Hyndburn Parks User Survey Hyndburn Parks - What activities do you want to do? What would you like to see in Hyndburn Council's Equality Scheme? Community Safety, Opportunities in Hyndburn and Sustainability Haworth Art Gallery Your opinions on Memorial Park, Great Harwood
URL: www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/roundabout/opencms
Current consultations open to the general public. Click on the link, this will take you to the list of consultations on Hyndburn Borough Council's website. Hyndburn Parks User Survey Hyndburn Parks - What activities do you want to do? What would you like to see in Hyndburn Council's Equality Scheme? Community Safety, Opportunities in Hyndburn and Sustainability Haworth Art Gallery Your opinions on Memorial Park, Great Harwood
URL: www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/roundabout/opencms
Hyndburn Borough Council
The latest public consultations can be found at this link.
URL: www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/site/scripts/docum
The latest public consultations can be found at this link.
URL: www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/site/scripts/docum
Government consultations
Link to the latest Government consultations.
URL: www.info4local.gov.uk/documents/consulta
Link to the latest Government consultations.
URL: www.info4local.gov.uk/documents/consulta
Wellbeing - Lancashire County Council
Consultation on changes to adult social care.
Lancashire’s vision for the future role of Adult & Community Services in promoting health and well-being.
URL: www.lancashire.gov.uk/acs/wellbeing
Consultation on changes to adult social care.
Lancashire’s vision for the future role of Adult & Community Services in promoting health and well-being.
URL: www.lancashire.gov.uk/acs/wellbeing
Disability
OUCH newsletter
A link for the OUCH newsletter which is about news, views and information for people with disabilities.
URL: www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/news/
Education/Learning
Accrington and Rossendale College
A link to find out about your local college courses, events held at the college and other information.
URL: www.accross.ac.uk
The Learning Exchange
Link to the Learning Exchange provided by Hyndburn & Ribble Valley CVS.
Training Programmes and Courses updated regularly.
URL: www.hrcvs-learning.info
Link to the Learning Exchange provided by Hyndburn & Ribble Valley CVS.
Training Programmes and Courses updated regularly.
URL: www.hrcvs-learning.info
Trafford Hall
Trafford Hall is the home of the National Communities Resource Centre, a registered charity (1005555), offering training and support to people living and working in disadvantaged communities in the UK, to develop their skills, confidence and capacity to tackle problems and reverse poor conditions.
URL: www.traffordhall.com/
Trafford Hall is the home of the National Communities Resource Centre, a registered charity (1005555), offering training and support to people living and working in disadvantaged communities in the UK, to develop their skills, confidence and capacity to tackle problems and reverse poor conditions.
URL: www.traffordhall.com/
Equality and Diversity
Equality and Diversity
The equality and diversity team has responsibility for producing policy and good practice guidelines for the police service across the seven diversity strands (race, faith, age, gender, disability and sexual orientation).
URL: police.homeoffice.gov.uk/human-resources
IDeA - Improvement and Development Agency for local government
The IDeA works with councils to support partnerships and develop good practice. They do this through networks, online resources, and support from councillor and officer peers.
URL: www.idea-knowledge.gov.uk/idk/core/page.
The IDeA works with councils to support partnerships and develop good practice. They do this through networks, online resources, and support from councillor and officer peers.
URL: www.idea-knowledge.gov.uk/idk/core/page.
Prestonrec
Preston & Western Lancashire Racial Equality Council was established in 1968. The 1976 Race Relations Act, with its prohibition of indirect discrimination marked a turning point for racial harassment and equality became our main priority.
URL: www.prestonrec.org.uk/contact_us.html
Preston & Western Lancashire Racial Equality Council was established in 1968. The 1976 Race Relations Act, with its prohibition of indirect discrimination marked a turning point for racial harassment and equality became our main priority.
URL: www.prestonrec.org.uk/contact_us.html
Faith
Grants for War Memorials
English Heritage and the Wolfson Foundation, in association with the War Memorials Trust, are providing grants for the repair and conservation of free-standing war memorials in England.
These grants are intended to help those who are responsible for the upkeep of war memorials. They are designed to support the care and preservation of war memorials to a high standard, and to prevent the decay of this important part of our built heritage.
URL: tinyurl.com/kwc8rz
Ramadan
The month of Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, prayer, doing good deeds and spending time with family and friends. The fasting is intended to help teach Muslims self-discipline, self-restraint and generosity. It also reminds them of the suffering of the poor, who may rarely get to eat well.
Click on the link to find more about the holy month of Ramadan.
URL: www.ramadan.co.uk/index1.php?page=others
The month of Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, prayer, doing good deeds and spending time with family and friends. The fasting is intended to help teach Muslims self-discipline, self-restraint and generosity. It also reminds them of the suffering of the poor, who may rarely get to eat well.
Click on the link to find more about the holy month of Ramadan.
URL: www.ramadan.co.uk/index1.php?page=others
Faith - North West Links
Northwest Forum of Faiths
Faith Communities and Public Life in the Northwest. The Northwest Forum of Faiths is a 'forum of forums'. Membership is not open to individuals but to representatives of existing sub-regional and local inter faith bodies. The formation of such a body had been first raised in April 2002 in Blackburn at the conference Faith in Partnership:
URL: www.faithnorthwest.org.uk/
Faiths4change
Operation Eden was a pilot project, launched in 2004, which involved over a thousand volunteers working on over 50 projects in Merseyside. These included the regeneration of allotments by the Muslim-led, Al Ghazali Centre through to improvements to a section of the Leeds-Liverpool canal in Bootle by local volunteers. By improving local neighbourhoods and bringing together those who care about the welfare of their environment, we can demonstrate the importance of moving individuals towards a greater understanding and tolerance of diversity.
URL: www.faiths4change.org.uk
Operation Eden was a pilot project, launched in 2004, which involved over a thousand volunteers working on over 50 projects in Merseyside. These included the regeneration of allotments by the Muslim-led, Al Ghazali Centre through to improvements to a section of the Leeds-Liverpool canal in Bootle by local volunteers. By improving local neighbourhoods and bringing together those who care about the welfare of their environment, we can demonstrate the importance of moving individuals towards a greater understanding and tolerance of diversity.
URL: www.faiths4change.org.uk
Lancashire Council of Mosques
Lancashire Council of Mosques was established in 1989 as an umbrella organisation representing all the Mosques and religious teaching institutions in Lancashire. The initial establishment was fuelled by a desire to provide a united and uniform platform in order to promote the needs and aspirations of the county’s Muslim community. LCM has, through the support of its affiliated Mosque organisations and Lancashire County Council, endeavoured over the last decade to place the individual and collective needs of the Asian heritage community firmly on the agenda of all service providers within the county.
URL: www.lancashiremosques.com/about_us.asp
Lancashire Council of Mosques was established in 1989 as an umbrella organisation representing all the Mosques and religious teaching institutions in Lancashire. The initial establishment was fuelled by a desire to provide a united and uniform platform in order to promote the needs and aspirations of the county’s Muslim community. LCM has, through the support of its affiliated Mosque organisations and Lancashire County Council, endeavoured over the last decade to place the individual and collective needs of the Asian heritage community firmly on the agenda of all service providers within the county.
URL: www.lancashiremosques.com/about_us.asp
The Lancashire Forum of Faiths
The Lancashire Forum of Faiths is the voice of the faith communities and inter faith groups in Lancashire, promoting shared values and good relations, and offering advice and guidance to all sectors of society at local, regional and national level.
URL: www.lfof.org/
The Lancashire Forum of Faiths is the voice of the faith communities and inter faith groups in Lancashire, promoting shared values and good relations, and offering advice and guidance to all sectors of society at local, regional and national level.
URL: www.lfof.org/
Faith - UK
Bedford Council of Faiths
We, the members of the Bedford Council of Faiths, recognising the need to encourage and promote the knowledge, understanding and respect of the beliefs and practices of religious faiths and denominations and further recognising and respecting common ground among the religions but also their unique characteristics, do declare this to be the
URL: www.bcof.org.uk
Cambridge Inter-Faith Group
Since 1980 the Cambridge Inter-Faith Group has worked to build good relations between faith communities in Cambridge.
URL: www.cam.net.uk/home/interfaith
Since 1980 the Cambridge Inter-Faith Group has worked to build good relations between faith communities in Cambridge.
URL: www.cam.net.uk/home/interfaith
Cohesion and Faiths Unit
The Christian Churches have had an immense historic influence in shaping society, and make significant contributions in a wide range of areas such as community development, education, social inclusion and heritage. For these reasons, the Churches have made and continue to make a particular and distinctive contribution to the development and implementation of Government policy in certain areas. A key contribution has also been made by the long established Jewish community and is increasingly being made by those faith communities most of whose members are more recently settled in these islands, such as Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs. Together, the faith communities make an extremely significant contribution to the richness and strength of this diverse but United Kingdom.
URL: www.homeoffice.gov.uk/documents/workingt
The Christian Churches have had an immense historic influence in shaping society, and make significant contributions in a wide range of areas such as community development, education, social inclusion and heritage. For these reasons, the Churches have made and continue to make a particular and distinctive contribution to the development and implementation of Government policy in certain areas. A key contribution has also been made by the long established Jewish community and is increasingly being made by those faith communities most of whose members are more recently settled in these islands, such as Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs. Together, the faith communities make an extremely significant contribution to the richness and strength of this diverse but United Kingdom.
URL: www.homeoffice.gov.uk/documents/workingt
Inter Faith Contact Group
Brighton & Hove Inter Faith Contact Group. The IFCG was set up as a resource for contact and dialogue between the many faith communities in Brighton & Hove. We aim to help build and maintain good relations, and greater understanding between us. Find out more about interfaith initiatives.
URL: www.ifcg.co.uk
Brighton & Hove Inter Faith Contact Group. The IFCG was set up as a resource for contact and dialogue between the many faith communities in Brighton & Hove. We aim to help build and maintain good relations, and greater understanding between us. Find out more about interfaith initiatives.
URL: www.ifcg.co.uk
Faiths - National
3FF
3ff is a UK-based youth interfaith organisation committed to engaging young Muslims, Christians and Jews in "Trialogue" with its wide range of opportunities and educational programmes.
URL: http://www.3ff.org.uk/
ARC and the Faiths
ARC works with 11 faiths world wide. These faiths and their networks embrace 85% of the world's population: some 5 billion human beings. Drawing on their traditions, faith communities are working in countless ways to care for the environment. Each faith has its own distinctive history and teachings, and its own unique relationship with the natural world.
URL: http://www.arcworld.org/faiths.htm
ARC works with 11 faiths world wide. These faiths and their networks embrace 85% of the world's population: some 5 billion human beings. Drawing on their traditions, faith communities are working in countless ways to care for the environment. Each faith has its own distinctive history and teachings, and its own unique relationship with the natural world.
URL: http://www.arcworld.org/faiths.htm
Three Faiths Forum
The Three Faiths Forum has worked to encourage harmony and confront prejudice for over ten years. Their objectives are to build lasting relationships between people of different faiths (and those of non religious beliefs). Their aim is to create a society where religious and cultural differences are no longer seen as a problem to be solved, but where diversity is embraced and valued.
URL: http://www.threefaithsforum.org.uk/index
The Three Faiths Forum has worked to encourage harmony and confront prejudice for over ten years. Their objectives are to build lasting relationships between people of different faiths (and those of non religious beliefs). Their aim is to create a society where religious and cultural differences are no longer seen as a problem to be solved, but where diversity is embraced and valued.
URL: http://www.threefaithsforum.org.uk/index
Race, Cohesion and Faith, Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG)
The Race, Cohesion and Faiths Directorate works with other government departments to reduce race and faith inequalities in education, health, housing and the Criminal Justice System, as well as the labour market. Find out more about policy and funding in the Cohesion and Faiths Unit; the Race Equality Unit and the Gypsy and Traveller Unit.
URL: www. communities.gov.uk/communities/race
The Race, Cohesion and Faiths Directorate works with other government departments to reduce race and faith inequalities in education, health, housing and the Criminal Justice System, as well as the labour market. Find out more about policy and funding in the Cohesion and Faiths Unit; the Race Equality Unit and the Gypsy and Traveller Unit.
URL: www. communities.gov.uk/communities/race
Baha’i
In just over a hundred and fifty years the Bahá'í Faith has become the world's second most widespread religion after Christianity. It has had a presence in the United Kingdom for more than a century and Bahá'ís here are playing their part as members of this vibrant and growing religious community dedicated to promoting the oneness of all humankind. The Faith has no clergy, or individuals in positions of personal leadership, and is administered by elected bodies at local, national and international levels. Our National Spiritual Assembly was one of the first to be established, in 1923.
URL: www.bahai.org.uk
In just over a hundred and fifty years the Bahá'í Faith has become the world's second most widespread religion after Christianity. It has had a presence in the United Kingdom for more than a century and Bahá'ís here are playing their part as members of this vibrant and growing religious community dedicated to promoting the oneness of all humankind. The Faith has no clergy, or individuals in positions of personal leadership, and is administered by elected bodies at local, national and international levels. Our National Spiritual Assembly was one of the first to be established, in 1923.
URL: www.bahai.org.uk
Jewish
The Board of Deputies of British Jews was founded in 1760. Its 300 representatives, drawn from a broad cross-section of the Jewish community throughout Britain today, are together the chief voice of British Jewry.
URL: www.bod.org.uk
The Board of Deputies of British Jews was founded in 1760. Its 300 representatives, drawn from a broad cross-section of the Jewish community throughout Britain today, are together the chief voice of British Jewry.
URL: www.bod.org.uk
Christian
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland serves the churches of the four nations on their shared journey towards full visible unity in Christ.
URL: www.ctbi.org.uk
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland serves the churches of the four nations on their shared journey towards full visible unity in Christ.
URL: www.ctbi.org.uk
Faith Based Regeneration Network UK
The Faith Based Regeneration Network UK (FbRN) is the leading national multi faith network for community regeneration and social action. It reaches 10,000 individuals and projects, and all faiths. Their vision is to enable faith based regeneration practitioners to learn and gain inspiration from each other and to establish a conduit between policy makers and practitioners.
URL: www.fbrn.org.uk
The Faith Based Regeneration Network UK (FbRN) is the leading national multi faith network for community regeneration and social action. It reaches 10,000 individuals and projects, and all faiths. Their vision is to enable faith based regeneration practitioners to learn and gain inspiration from each other and to establish a conduit between policy makers and practitioners.
URL: www.fbrn.org.uk
Hindu
Hindu Council UK is a national network of Hindu temple bodies and cultural organisations coordinating all different schools of Hindu theology within the UK
URL: www.hinducounciluk.org
Hindu Council UK is a national network of Hindu temple bodies and cultural organisations coordinating all different schools of Hindu theology within the UK
URL: www.hinducounciluk.org
The Hindu Forum of Britain (HFB
is the largest representative body for British Hindus with over 275 member organisations from different regions around the country. HFB’s activities are broadly divided into three areas: public affairs and community consultation; capacity building and project development; and interfaith co-operation and relations to help build a cohesive and inclusive Britain.
URL: www.hinduforum.org
is the largest representative body for British Hindus with over 275 member organisations from different regions around the country. HFB’s activities are broadly divided into three areas: public affairs and community consultation; capacity building and project development; and interfaith co-operation and relations to help build a cohesive and inclusive Britain.
URL: www.hinduforum.org
The Inter Faith Network UK
The Inter Faith Network for the UK was founded in 1987 to promote good relations between people of different faiths in this country.
URL: www.interfaith.org.uk
The Inter Faith Network for the UK was founded in 1987 to promote good relations between people of different faiths in this country.
URL: www.interfaith.org.uk
Muslim
The Muslim Council of Britain is a national representative Muslim umbrella body with over 500 affiliated national, regional and local organisations, mosques, charities and schools. The MCB is pledged to work for the common good of society as a whole; encouraging individual Muslims and Muslim organisations to play a full and participatory role in public life.
URL: www.mcb.org.uk
The Muslim Council of Britain is a national representative Muslim umbrella body with over 500 affiliated national, regional and local organisations, mosques, charities and schools. The MCB is pledged to work for the common good of society as a whole; encouraging individual Muslims and Muslim organisations to play a full and participatory role in public life.
URL: www.mcb.org.uk
Buddhist
The Network of Buddhist Organisations was founded in 1993 to promote fellowship and dialogue between Buddhist organizations, to facilitate co-operation in matters of common interest and to work in harmony with Buddhist and likeminded organizations around the world.
URL: www.nbo.org.uk
The Network of Buddhist Organisations was founded in 1993 to promote fellowship and dialogue between Buddhist organizations, to facilitate co-operation in matters of common interest and to work in harmony with Buddhist and likeminded organizations around the world.
URL: www.nbo.org.uk
Sikh
The Network of Sikh Organisations (NSO) is a registered charity and links more than 90 UK gurdwaras and other UK Sikh organisations in active cooperation to enhance the image and understanding of Sikhism in the UK.
URL: www.nsouk.co.uk
The Network of Sikh Organisations (NSO) is a registered charity and links more than 90 UK gurdwaras and other UK Sikh organisations in active cooperation to enhance the image and understanding of Sikhism in the UK.
URL: www.nsouk.co.uk
Religions for Peace UK
People of diverse religions and communities of faiths living and working together in mutual respect, acceptance and support. Working to transform conflict; build peace; and support sustainable development.
URL: www.religionsforpeace.org.uk
People of diverse religions and communities of faiths living and working together in mutual respect, acceptance and support. Working to transform conflict; build peace; and support sustainable development.
URL: www.religionsforpeace.org.uk
The Buddhist Society
The Object of The Buddhist Society is to publish and make known the principles of the major Buddhist Schools and traditions and to encourage the study and practice of those principles. Today, still faithful to its Objects, the Buddhist Society provides classes and courses in the teachings of the major Buddhist traditions, as well as a general introduction to Buddhism and its historical development.
URL: www.thebuddhistsociety.org/
The Object of The Buddhist Society is to publish and make known the principles of the major Buddhist Schools and traditions and to encourage the study and practice of those principles. Today, still faithful to its Objects, the Buddhist Society provides classes and courses in the teachings of the major Buddhist traditions, as well as a general introduction to Buddhism and its historical development.
URL: www.thebuddhistsociety.org/
United Religions Initiative UK
United Religions Initiative UK works with communities to facilitate a greater understanding and respect between people of different faiths and none. They promote enduring, daily interfaith cooperation, to end religiously motivated violence and to create cultures of peace, justice and healing for the Earth and all living beings
URL: www.uri.org.uk
United Religions Initiative UK works with communities to facilitate a greater understanding and respect between people of different faiths and none. They promote enduring, daily interfaith cooperation, to end religiously motivated violence and to create cultures of peace, justice and healing for the Earth and all living beings
URL: www.uri.org.uk
World Congress of Faiths
Publishes Inter-religious Insight & One Family to advise and report events also books. Sponsors lectures, conferences, retreats etc. Works with other interfaith organizations. A personal membership educational charity established 1936
URL: www.worldfaiths.org
Publishes Inter-religious Insight & One Family to advise and report events also books. Sponsors lectures, conferences, retreats etc. Works with other interfaith organizations. A personal membership educational charity established 1936
URL: www.worldfaiths.org
Fire Safety
Fire Gateway
Fire Gateway is a web portal which has been developed to enable you to access, and interact with, an array of fire-related services online. It has been funded by Communities and Local Government and developed with the involvement of English Fire and Rescue Services. As well as providing easy online links to local Fire and Rescue Services, the Fire Gateway also has a wide range of fire-related advice and links to useful sites. You can complete an online interactive questionnaire about fire safety in your home to help you plan how to reduce the risk of fire occurring. You can also conduct an online self assessment to discover if you have the attributes required to become a fire-fighter. You can also use Fire Gateway to submit requests for services, such as home fire safety visits and support for dealing with young fire setters, direct to your local Fire and Rescue Service. Care professionals and people with elderly relatives can make applications on behalf of others, thereby assisting fire and rescue services in addressing the needs of those who are most at risk from fire.
URL: www.fire.gov.uk
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
This is the website for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. Here you can access information and services on offer from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. You can also apply online for a FREE Home Fire Safety Check or ring free on 0800 169 1125. This site is also an excellent way of keeping up to date with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service activities.
URL: www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk/lfrs/home/def
This is the website for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. Here you can access information and services on offer from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. You can also apply online for a FREE Home Fire Safety Check or ring free on 0800 169 1125. This site is also an excellent way of keeping up to date with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service activities.
URL: www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk/lfrs/home/def
Funding
Community Cashback
What is it?
Community Cashback is a new scheme in England and Wales which gives local people a say in how £4million of recovered criminal assets (for example confiscated cash or property) should be spent in their communities.
How can I be involved?
You can suggest a project you would like to see happening in your area. If you don't have a project to suggest, you can have your say on a project suggested by someone else in your community.
URL: cashback.cjsonline.gov.uk/
Secret Millionaire/BIG Lottery Fund
Funding worth £1 million is now available to be given away in grants of between £500 and £5,000.
People can find out if their community group is eligible to apply, or they can nominate a local good cause who could benefit from the funding.
URL: secretmillionaire.channel4.com/
Funding worth £1 million is now available to be given away in grants of between £500 and £5,000.
People can find out if their community group is eligible to apply, or they can nominate a local good cause who could benefit from the funding.
URL: secretmillionaire.channel4.com/
Real Help for Communities
Real Help for Communities: Volunteers, Charities and Social Enterprises is an action plan outlining £42.5 million support for the third sector in the difficult economic climate. In this section you can download a copy of the plan and read a summary of the key actions within it.
URL: tinyurl.com/bukxym
Real Help for Communities: Volunteers, Charities and Social Enterprises is an action plan outlining £42.5 million support for the third sector in the difficult economic climate. In this section you can download a copy of the plan and read a summary of the key actions within it.
URL: tinyurl.com/bukxym
Targeted Support fund
Real Help for Communities:
The Targeted Support Fund will provide grant funding to small and medium providers in communities most at risk of increased deprivation due to the recession.
URL: tinyurl.com/bukxym
Real Help for Communities:
The Targeted Support Fund will provide grant funding to small and medium providers in communities most at risk of increased deprivation due to the recession.
URL: tinyurl.com/bukxym
Future Builders
Future Builders offers a number of funding support packages:
URL: tinyurl.com/l97ahd
Future Builders offers a number of funding support packages:
- - Full Investment Fund
- - Tender Fund
- - Consortia Fund
- - Modernisation Fund
- - Small Organisation Tender Fund
URL: tinyurl.com/l97ahd
Social Enterprise Fund
The Social Enterprise Investment Fund, provides loans and grants to social enterprises which improve the quality of health and social care for local communities, opened today. The Fund is managed by Futurebuilders in partnership with Partnerships UK, on behalf of the Department for Health.
URL: tinyurl.com/lgna52
The Social Enterprise Investment Fund, provides loans and grants to social enterprises which improve the quality of health and social care for local communities, opened today. The Fund is managed by Futurebuilders in partnership with Partnerships UK, on behalf of the Department for Health.
URL: tinyurl.com/lgna52
NLDC Elegibility Sheet
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) will retain an interest in any assets purchased using LSC funds as they are purchases made from public monies and, therefore, a legal lien (right to retain possession) is required.
URL: tinyurl.com/lserd6
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) will retain an interest in any assets purchased using LSC funds as they are purchases made from public monies and, therefore, a legal lien (right to retain possession) is required.
URL: tinyurl.com/lserd6
Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived areas (NLDC)
The Lancashire NLDC Capital Funding Programme will award grants for capital expenditure to voluntary and third sector organisations who deliver learning, skills and employment support activity within or across the Lancashire County Council area.
URL: tinyurl.com/lserd6
The Lancashire NLDC Capital Funding Programme will award grants for capital expenditure to voluntary and third sector organisations who deliver learning, skills and employment support activity within or across the Lancashire County Council area.
URL: tinyurl.com/lserd6
Grants for Growth2
Grants of up to £6,000 are available to community and voluntary groups to develop projects which enable people to access training and gain skills to help them to get a job.
URL: tinyurl.com/y996gm7
URL: tinyurl.com/y996gm7
Adventure Capital Fund (ACF)
The Adventure Capital Fund (ACF) has announced that the next funding round of its Business Development Grant scheme will open on the 4th May 2009. The ACF offers a range of investments and support to develop stable and sustainable community based enterprises.Under the Business Development Grant scheme, funding of up to £15,000 is available to support community enterprises in their early stages of development by developing their skills and capacity.
URL: www.adventurecapitalfund.org.uk/content/
The Adventure Capital Fund (ACF) has announced that the next funding round of its Business Development Grant scheme will open on the 4th May 2009. The ACF offers a range of investments and support to develop stable and sustainable community based enterprises.Under the Business Development Grant scheme, funding of up to £15,000 is available to support community enterprises in their early stages of development by developing their skills and capacity.
URL: www.adventurecapitalfund.org.uk/content/
Helthier and more active people and communities
This is 1 of the 4 outcomes which the Big Lottery funded Awards for All programme targets.
Projects which deliver this outcome will help us to save a million years of life so NHS East Lancashire would like to remind colleagues in the VCF sector about the availability of the Big Lottery funded Awards for All programme which aims to help improve local communities and the lives of people most in need. The programme offers grants of between £300 and £10,000 for voluntary and community groups, schools and health organisations, parish and town councils.
URL: www.awardsforall.org.uk/index.html
This is 1 of the 4 outcomes which the Big Lottery funded Awards for All programme targets.
Projects which deliver this outcome will help us to save a million years of life so NHS East Lancashire would like to remind colleagues in the VCF sector about the availability of the Big Lottery funded Awards for All programme which aims to help improve local communities and the lives of people most in need. The programme offers grants of between £300 and £10,000 for voluntary and community groups, schools and health organisations, parish and town councils.
URL: www.awardsforall.org.uk/index.html
Big Lottery Fund
Disability funding support for voluntary organisations to help be more effectiive.
URL: www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_basis?reg
Disability funding support for voluntary organisations to help be more effectiive.
URL: www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_basis?reg
Office of the Third Sector
Twelve projects across England have been awarded grants as part of a £5.5 million cross-Government scheme to promote intergenerational volunteering and encourage meaningful interaction between young and old generations.
URL: www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector.as
Twelve projects across England have been awarded grants as part of a £5.5 million cross-Government scheme to promote intergenerational volunteering and encourage meaningful interaction between young and old generations.
URL: www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector.as
Directory of Social Change's Company Giving website.
A comprehensive database of company support available to voluntary and community organisations. This link contains all those companies in The Guide to UK Company Giving, as well as newly discovered large givers. Over 500 companies are featured on the site, giving over £290 million in cash donations and more in other forms of community support.
URL: www.companygiving.org.uk
A comprehensive database of company support available to voluntary and community organisations. This link contains all those companies in The Guide to UK Company Giving, as well as newly discovered large givers. Over 500 companies are featured on the site, giving over £290 million in cash donations and more in other forms of community support.
URL: www.companygiving.org.uk
Esmeefairbairn Trust
Esmeefairbairn Trust aim to commit £25 million annually towards a wide range of work. Primary interests are in the UK's cultural life, education and learning, the natural environment and enabling disadvantaged people to participate more fully in society.
URL: www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk/funding/main-f
Esmeefairbairn Trust aim to commit £25 million annually towards a wide range of work. Primary interests are in the UK's cultural life, education and learning, the natural environment and enabling disadvantaged people to participate more fully in society.
URL: www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk/funding/main-f
Funding Central
Funding Central is a free smart website for the whole voluntary and community sector, including social enterprise, providing access to thousands of funding and finance opportunities, plus a wealth of tools and resources supporting organisations to develop sustainable income strategies appropriate to their needs.
URL: www.fundingcentral.org.uk/
Funding Central is a free smart website for the whole voluntary and community sector, including social enterprise, providing access to thousands of funding and finance opportunities, plus a wealth of tools and resources supporting organisations to develop sustainable income strategies appropriate to their needs.
URL: www.fundingcentral.org.uk/
Funding Central
Funding Central is a free smart website for all third sector organisations, including community groups, providing access to thousands of funding and finance opportunities, plus a wealth of tools and resources supporting organisations to develop sustainable income strategies appropriate to their needs.
URL: www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Default.aspx
Funding Central is a free smart website for all third sector organisations, including community groups, providing access to thousands of funding and finance opportunities, plus a wealth of tools and resources supporting organisations to develop sustainable income strategies appropriate to their needs.
URL: www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Default.aspx
Government funding
This site is your online portal to grants for the voluntary and community sector from the following funders:
URL: www.governmentfunding.org.uk
This site is your online portal to grants for the voluntary and community sector from the following funders:
- Local Authorities
- Regional Government
- Central Government
- Independent Grant Administrators
- European Sources
URL: www.governmentfunding.org.uk
Presented in the format of an online, step-by-step questionnaire, GRANTnet enables you to identify and select only funding schemes and awards that are appropriate for your project. The information on GRANTnet comprises in excess of 5,000 funding schemes that are available in the UK from European and national sources, directed at the public, private, charitable, and voluntary and community sectors.
URL: www.grantnet.com .
URL: www.grantnet.com .
Grants for Individuals
These trusts collectively have £362 million available each year. The content has featured in A Guide to Grants for Individuals in Need and its sister publication The Educational Grants Directory. First published in 1987 and 1988 respectively, they have for many years been seen as the standard reference guide on charitable funds for individuals in need.
They have been very popular with Citizens Advice, school/university welfare offices, other welfare organisations, libraries and other reference points.
We aim to include all publicly-registered charities which give at least £500 a year to individuals, although most give much more than this.
URL: www.grantsforindividuals.org.uk
These trusts collectively have £362 million available each year. The content has featured in A Guide to Grants for Individuals in Need and its sister publication The Educational Grants Directory. First published in 1987 and 1988 respectively, they have for many years been seen as the standard reference guide on charitable funds for individuals in need.
They have been very popular with Citizens Advice, school/university welfare offices, other welfare organisations, libraries and other reference points.
We aim to include all publicly-registered charities which give at least £500 a year to individuals, although most give much more than this.
URL: www.grantsforindividuals.org.uk
Comic Relief - Grant Applications
Registered charities and voluntary organisations in the UK are invited to apply for grants of between £25,000 and £40,000. This funding may cover running or capital costs of organisations or projects in the following categories: Mental Health. Domestic and Sexual Abuse. Refugee and Asylum-Seeking Women. Sport for Change. Young People aged 11-25: - Sexually Exploited and Trafficked Young People. - Young People and Alcohol. - Young People with Mental Health Problems. - Local Communities.
Deadline for Cycle 2 is 13th November 2009
URL: www.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/enewsvie
Registered charities and voluntary organisations in the UK are invited to apply for grants of between £25,000 and £40,000. This funding may cover running or capital costs of organisations or projects in the following categories: Mental Health. Domestic and Sexual Abuse. Refugee and Asylum-Seeking Women. Sport for Change. Young People aged 11-25: - Sexually Exploited and Trafficked Young People. - Young People and Alcohol. - Young People with Mental Health Problems. - Local Communities.
Deadline for Cycle 2 is 13th November 2009
URL: www.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/enewsvie
Lancashire Locals Climate Fund Website
The fund has been established to support community projects on climate change, these projects can either be aimed at 'reducing greenhouse gas emissions', or helping communities to 'cope with the impacts of climate change'. The fund is shared across all the 12 districts in Lancashire, and grants of £500 - £15,000 are available. Next deadline for applications is 30th October 2009. This fund is due to close in March 2010. Applications will not be accepted after 31st January 2010.
URL: www.lancashire.gov.uk/environment/climat
The fund has been established to support community projects on climate change, these projects can either be aimed at 'reducing greenhouse gas emissions', or helping communities to 'cope with the impacts of climate change'. The fund is shared across all the 12 districts in Lancashire, and grants of £500 - £15,000 are available. Next deadline for applications is 30th October 2009. This fund is due to close in March 2010. Applications will not be accepted after 31st January 2010.
URL: www.lancashire.gov.uk/environment/climat
Real Help for communities - Modernisation fund
£1,000 bursaries available to small charities Third sector organisations with an annual turnover of between £150,000 and £750,000 are invited to apply for a £1,000 bursary from the government’s Modernisation Fund Grants Programme, before 17 July. The bursaries will allow organisations to buy at least two days of advice and support to explore how they can become more resilient and work more closely with others, including through collaboration or merger.
URL: www.modernisationfund.org.uk
£1,000 bursaries available to small charities Third sector organisations with an annual turnover of between £150,000 and £750,000 are invited to apply for a £1,000 bursary from the government’s Modernisation Fund Grants Programme, before 17 July. The bursaries will allow organisations to buy at least two days of advice and support to explore how they can become more resilient and work more closely with others, including through collaboration or merger.
URL: www.modernisationfund.org.uk
Directory of Social Change - Trustfunding website
Trustfunding details all trusts featured in DSC publications including the Directory of Grant-Making Trusts and the Guide to the Major Trusts Volumes 1 & 2. It is updated regularly throughout the year.
It includes information on around 4,400 grant-making trusts with a total of over £3.1 billion a year
URL: www.trustfunding.org.uk
Trustfunding details all trusts featured in DSC publications including the Directory of Grant-Making Trusts and the Guide to the Major Trusts Volumes 1 & 2. It is updated regularly throughout the year.
It includes information on around 4,400 grant-making trusts with a total of over £3.1 billion a year
URL: www.trustfunding.org.uk
Accrington Stanley Football Club
The official site with news, fixtures, results, tables, statistics, club information, and links.
URL: www.accringtonstanley.co.uk
The official site with news, fixtures, results, tables, statistics, club information, and links.
URL: www.accringtonstanley.co.uk
The Accrington Web
This is Accrington and Hyndburn's biggest online community. Please feel free to have a look around.... If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ. You will have to join before you can post, but you can continue browsing without being a member. Joining is completely free and only takes a couple of minutes, we would love to have you as a member here at AccyWeb!
URL: www.accringtonweb.com/forum/
This is Accrington and Hyndburn's biggest online community. Please feel free to have a look around.... If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ. You will have to join before you can post, but you can continue browsing without being a member. Joining is completely free and only takes a couple of minutes, we would love to have you as a member here at AccyWeb!
URL: www.accringtonweb.com/forum/
Donated Technology Products For Charities
Get technology donations from Microsoft, Cisco and Symantec Charity Technology Exchange (CTX) enables eligible charities to gain access to donations of the latest technology from major companies including Microsoft, Cisco and Symantec.
URL: www.ctxchange.org.
Get technology donations from Microsoft, Cisco and Symantec Charity Technology Exchange (CTX) enables eligible charities to gain access to donations of the latest technology from major companies including Microsoft, Cisco and Symantec.
URL: www.ctxchange.org.
Hyndburn Life
The aim of HyndburnLife is to present in one place information and services from many sources, and present it in an accessible, user-friendly way.
We aim to provide a single point of access to the full range of online services comprising council, leisure, education, health, social services etc. in addition to services the site will bring together local information concerning such things as transport, jobs, local events etc. In this way, all the information people need about the local area, from all the relevant service providers, is provided in one place.
We also seek to assist potential visitors to the area to get the most out of their trip.
Registered users will be able to access free email services, create their own websites and stationery, and post to the community message boards. The project aims to help voluntary and community groups to create websites, and to provide local businesses with the means to set up e-commerce websites.
URL: www.hyndburnlife.co.uk
The aim of HyndburnLife is to present in one place information and services from many sources, and present it in an accessible, user-friendly way.
We aim to provide a single point of access to the full range of online services comprising council, leisure, education, health, social services etc. in addition to services the site will bring together local information concerning such things as transport, jobs, local events etc. In this way, all the information people need about the local area, from all the relevant service providers, is provided in one place.
We also seek to assist potential visitors to the area to get the most out of their trip.
Registered users will be able to access free email services, create their own websites and stationery, and post to the community message boards. The project aims to help voluntary and community groups to create websites, and to provide local businesses with the means to set up e-commerce websites.
URL: www.hyndburnlife.co.uk
People and Paricipation
A new website on empowerment, launched on the 22nd October 2007 by Government in partnership with Involve will provide practical advice and support to those at the front line creating opportunities to influence decision-making.
The site includes an interactive tool which helps people select participatory methods based on their specific circumstances. There are examples of empowerment from around the world and opportunities for people to share their own success stories and questions to inspire others.
URL: www.peopleandparticipation.net
A new website on empowerment, launched on the 22nd October 2007 by Government in partnership with Involve will provide practical advice and support to those at the front line creating opportunities to influence decision-making.
The site includes an interactive tool which helps people select participatory methods based on their specific circumstances. There are examples of empowerment from around the world and opportunities for people to share their own success stories and questions to inspire others.
URL: www.peopleandparticipation.net
Grants
Lancashire Community Grant Fund
The Grant Fund awards up to £12,000 to local community groups who deliver employment and skills activity to benefit disadvantaged people from all backgrounds and faiths. This money can be used for training and learning to gain extra skills. This will help make a difference to individuals, the workforce and the Lancashire communities.
This grant is funded by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) North West, with the European Social Fund and is managed by Lancashire County Council's economic development department, Lancashire County Developments Limited (LCDL).
URL: tinyurl.com/m82god
Hyndburn Homewise
Hyndburn Homewise will provide the applicant with assistance throughout the application process. Applicants are required to complete the necessary application forms set out by the Council but should also provide a list of works as specified by the council and one or more estimates for the works.
The Maximum amount of grant an applicant can receive is £250.00. An applicant may make more than one application but will not be granted more than £500.00 in any 3 year period.
URL: tinyurl.com/my8hy4
Hyndburn Homewise will provide the applicant with assistance throughout the application process. Applicants are required to complete the necessary application forms set out by the Council but should also provide a list of works as specified by the council and one or more estimates for the works.
The Maximum amount of grant an applicant can receive is £250.00. An applicant may make more than one application but will not be granted more than £500.00 in any 3 year period.
URL: tinyurl.com/my8hy4
BT Community Connections
Are you a community or charitable organisation that is looking to extend your work with a laptop and a year's free broadband?
If so, you could apply for a BT Community Connections award today.
BT Community Connections is an award scheme which enables community and charitable organisations to get online and make use of information and communications technology (ICT). Organisations, working in any field of community benefit, located throughout the UK or ROI can apply for a laptop and a year's free broadband connection. There are more than 1,000 award packages available to groups who can demonstrate how an award will benefit their work and the local community.
URL: www.btcommunityconnections.com/
Are you a community or charitable organisation that is looking to extend your work with a laptop and a year's free broadband?
If so, you could apply for a BT Community Connections award today.
BT Community Connections is an award scheme which enables community and charitable organisations to get online and make use of information and communications technology (ICT). Organisations, working in any field of community benefit, located throughout the UK or ROI can apply for a laptop and a year's free broadband connection. There are more than 1,000 award packages available to groups who can demonstrate how an award will benefit their work and the local community.
URL: www.btcommunityconnections.com/
Community Alliance
The Community Alliance is a partnership of bassac (British Association of Settlements and Social Action Centres), Community Matters and the Development Trusts Association. If you are a member of one of these organisations then you can benefit from an enhanced range of products, services and networks to help you run your community organisation.
URL: www.comm-alliance.org/
The Community Alliance is a partnership of bassac (British Association of Settlements and Social Action Centres), Community Matters and the Development Trusts Association. If you are a member of one of these organisations then you can benefit from an enhanced range of products, services and networks to help you run your community organisation.
URL: www.comm-alliance.org/
GrantsAdmin
GrantsAdmin are an approachable and committed team that offers flexible and high quality grants management services. They offer various services e.g. research and evaluation services,planning, design and development of grants programmes and tailored applicant support.
URL: www.grantsadmin.co.uk/
GrantsAdmin are an approachable and committed team that offers flexible and high quality grants management services. They offer various services e.g. research and evaluation services,planning, design and development of grants programmes and tailored applicant support.
URL: www.grantsadmin.co.uk/
Lancashire Community Grants
Lancashire Community Grants will support small Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) organisations to deliver innovative and engaging projects that address the barriers faced by deprived communities and individuals in gaining access to employment, skills and learning. lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/enewsviewer/index Grants Applications can be submitted at any time. Lancashire Community Grants will be awarded in: April 2009 July 2009 October 2009 and December 2009; March 2010. The deadline for these periods will be: 20 March 2009, 20 June 2009, 20 September 2009 20 November 2009; 20 January 2010
URL: www.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/enewsvie
Lancashire Community Grants will support small Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) organisations to deliver innovative and engaging projects that address the barriers faced by deprived communities and individuals in gaining access to employment, skills and learning. lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/enewsviewer/index Grants Applications can be submitted at any time. Lancashire Community Grants will be awarded in: April 2009 July 2009 October 2009 and December 2009; March 2010. The deadline for these periods will be: 20 March 2009, 20 June 2009, 20 September 2009 20 November 2009; 20 January 2010
URL: www.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/enewsvie
Royal National Institute for the Blind
A link to available small grants for mostly vulnerable people.
Most charities issue an application form and ask that applications are supported by a social worker, welfare worker or similar. It is advisable to check first with the charity whether your application meets their criteria.
URL: www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/doc
A link to available small grants for mostly vulnerable people.
Most charities issue an application form and ask that applications are supported by a social worker, welfare worker or similar. It is advisable to check first with the charity whether your application meets their criteria.
URL: www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/doc
Health
NHS East Lancashire
The East Lancs Primary Care Trust was established on 1st October 2006, serves a population of 382,000 across the 5 boroughs of Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle, Ribble Valley, and Rossendale. The functions of the PCT are to engage with its local populations, to improve health and well-being, to commission (purchase) a range of comprehensive and efficient services within allocated resources across all services and sectors, and to directly provide high quality responsive and efficient services where this gives best value.
URL: www.eastlancspct.nhs.uk/
Engage - Monthly Newsletter
'Engage' is the monthly newsletter for NHS East Lancashire. It exists to provide staff, contractors, our partners and the public with news and information.
URL: www.eastlancspct.nhs.uk/news/engage/
'Engage' is the monthly newsletter for NHS East Lancashire. It exists to provide staff, contractors, our partners and the public with news and information.
URL: www.eastlancspct.nhs.uk/news/engage/
Wellbeing
Lancashire’s vision for the future role of Adult & Community Services in promoting health and well-being.
The task of Lancashire County Council's Adult and Community Services is to contribute its skills, knowledge and resources to building sustainable local communities.
URL: www.lancashire.gov.uk/acs/wellbeing
Lancashire’s vision for the future role of Adult & Community Services in promoting health and well-being.
The task of Lancashire County Council's Adult and Community Services is to contribute its skills, knowledge and resources to building sustainable local communities.
URL: www.lancashire.gov.uk/acs/wellbeing
Saving a Millionion Years of Life
"What do you think"?
On this link you can give your feedback on the Campaign, make suggestions and get involved in the evaluation of the campaign. All you have do to is fill in the form on the link or e-mail: campaigns@eastlancspct.nhs.uk
URL: www.savingamillionyears.eastlancspct.nhs
"What do you think"?
On this link you can give your feedback on the Campaign, make suggestions and get involved in the evaluation of the campaign. All you have do to is fill in the form on the link or e-mail: campaigns@eastlancspct.nhs.uk
URL: www.savingamillionyears.eastlancspct.nhs
Saving a Million Years of Life
East Lancashire Teaching PCT's website - Saving a Million Years. This site is one of four and includes two health awareness campaign sites: * Know when to say when (Alcohol) * Could it be you? (Coronary Heart Disease)
URL: www.savingamillionyears.eastlancspct.nhs
East Lancashire Teaching PCT's website - Saving a Million Years. This site is one of four and includes two health awareness campaign sites: * Know when to say when (Alcohol) * Could it be you? (Coronary Heart Disease)
URL: www.savingamillionyears.eastlancspct.nhs
Help Direct
Help Direct
Help Direct is a new service being developed for all adults in Lancashire.
You can access Help Direct across Lancashire. All areas will have a local base where you can walk in and talk to someone.
You will also be able to access Help Direct in all sorts of different local places. Look out for the Help Direct sign at: one stop shops, libraries, community centres, doctor’s surgeries, community group organisation offices, and lots of other places where you live.
In some situations a member of the Help Direct team could come and visit you at home.
URL: www.lancspartners.org/helpdirect/
Lancashire
Your Lancashire
Health and Wellbeing of Children, Adults and Older People
Area Summaries - Hyndburn
This summary offers a snapshot of some of the most important economic, social and environmental factors in Hyndburn district with links through to the source information.
Hyndburn is an authority in East Lancashire that covers 73 square kilometers and in 2008 had a population of 81,600. From an historic point of view there have been dramatic changes and the pace of future change is liable to increase.
URL: tinyurl.com/y9chjnf
Local Government
Grants for Growth2 Grants of up to £6,000 are available to community and voluntary groups to develop projects which enable people to access training and gain skills to help them to get a job.
URL: tinyurl.com/y996gm7
Audit Commission
Comprehensive Area Assessment, or CAA, is a new way of assessing local public services in England. It examines how well councils are working together with other public bodies to meet the needs of the people they serve. It's a joint assessment made by a group of six independent watchdogs.
URL: www.audit-commission.gov.uk/caa
Comprehensive Area Assessment, or CAA, is a new way of assessing local public services in England. It examines how well councils are working together with other public bodies to meet the needs of the people they serve. It's a joint assessment made by a group of six independent watchdogs.
URL: www.audit-commission.gov.uk/caa
Real Help for Communities
Real Help for Communities: Volunteers, Charities and Social Enterprises is an action plan outlining £42.5 million support for the third sector in the difficult economic climate.
URL: www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/re
Real Help for Communities: Volunteers, Charities and Social Enterprises is an action plan outlining £42.5 million support for the third sector in the difficult economic climate.
URL: www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/re
National Indicators for Local Authorities and Local Authority Partnerships
The Local Government White Paper Strong and Prosperous Communities published in October last year, committed to introducing a set of streamlined indicators that would reflect national priority outcomes for local authorities working alone or in partnership.
URL: www.communities.gov.uk/localgovernment/p
The Local Government White Paper Strong and Prosperous Communities published in October last year, committed to introducing a set of streamlined indicators that would reflect national priority outcomes for local authorities working alone or in partnership.
URL: www.communities.gov.uk/localgovernment/p
Third Sector Indicators
Third Sector Indicators Community of Practice, to discuss the CAA framework and how this is working in your area.
URL: www.communities.idea.gov.uk/c/843393/hom
Third Sector Indicators Community of Practice, to discuss the CAA framework and how this is working in your area.
URL: www.communities.idea.gov.uk/c/843393/hom
Local area Agreements (LAAs)
The LAAs in the North West signal the ambition that Places have to improve performance, build capacity and strengthen relationships. The ‘jumping off point’ for the 22 LAAs is generally strong; the new-style LAAs will offer a real opportunity to develop further.
URL: www.gos.gov.uk/gonw/ezines/LAAnews/
The LAAs in the North West signal the ambition that Places have to improve performance, build capacity and strengthen relationships. The ‘jumping off point’ for the 22 LAAs is generally strong; the new-style LAAs will offer a real opportunity to develop further.
URL: www.gos.gov.uk/gonw/ezines/LAAnews/
Hyndburn Borough Council
Link to the Hyndburn Borough Council website for local services and information available from the local council.
URL: www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk
Link to the Hyndburn Borough Council website for local services and information available from the local council.
URL: www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk
CHANGING NEIGHBOURHOODS
Neighbourhood Management Annual Report
The work of Neighbourhood Management supports the aims and objectives of the Council’s Sustainable Community Strategy, whilst at the same time responding to issues and concerns raised by local residents.
Working in partnership with other agencies and organisations is a key theme in this Annual Report and I am well aware that often these, too, are benefiting the whole of the borough as well as the residents and communities in the neighbourhood management areas.
URL: www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/downloads/NM_Ann_R
Neighbourhood Management Annual Report
The work of Neighbourhood Management supports the aims and objectives of the Council’s Sustainable Community Strategy, whilst at the same time responding to issues and concerns raised by local residents.
Working in partnership with other agencies and organisations is a key theme in this Annual Report and I am well aware that often these, too, are benefiting the whole of the borough as well as the residents and communities in the neighbourhood management areas.
URL: www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/downloads/NM_Ann_R
Haworth art Gallery
Details of all the forthcoming exhibitions, events and workshops at the Haworth Art Gallery. In addition to the world-famous permanent collection of Tiffany glass the gallery runs a series of changing temporary exhibitions along with art and craft workshops for both children and adults.
URL: www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/hag
Details of all the forthcoming exhibitions, events and workshops at the Haworth Art Gallery. In addition to the world-famous permanent collection of Tiffany glass the gallery runs a series of changing temporary exhibitions along with art and craft workshops for both children and adults.
URL: www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/hag
Hyndburn Local Strategic Partnership
The LSP is a multi-agency body, which matches Hyndburn Council boundaries. It aims to bring together the different parts of the public, private, community, voluntary and faith sectors. The core membership of the LSP includes these sectors and representatives have the necessary leadership and leverage to influence their own organisations. The LSP provides a framework for liaison and co-ordination by public service bodies and others, to determine priorities for Hyndburn.
URL: www.hyndburnlsp.org.uk
The LSP is a multi-agency body, which matches Hyndburn Council boundaries. It aims to bring together the different parts of the public, private, community, voluntary and faith sectors. The core membership of the LSP includes these sectors and representatives have the necessary leadership and leverage to influence their own organisations. The LSP provides a framework for liaison and co-ordination by public service bodies and others, to determine priorities for Hyndburn.
URL: www.hyndburnlsp.org.uk
Lancashire County Council
Information, news and services available at Lancashire County Counil website.
URL: www.lancashire.gov.uk
Information, news and services available at Lancashire County Counil website.
URL: www.lancashire.gov.uk
Lancashire Partnership Strategy for an Ageing Population
The strategy has been the subject of a wide-ranging consultation involving over 300 older people and a range of stakeholders from across Lancashire. In response to consultation we have dedicated Sections in Chapter 5 discusses ideas and challenges for the 50 plus generation in each district and across Lancashire, the strategy also talks about involvement of older people in developing and monitoring strategy.
If you wish to be involved in the development strategy over the next 10 years please do not hesitate to contact David Halpin on 01772 534358
URL: www.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/consulta
The strategy has been the subject of a wide-ranging consultation involving over 300 older people and a range of stakeholders from across Lancashire. In response to consultation we have dedicated Sections in Chapter 5 discusses ideas and challenges for the 50 plus generation in each district and across Lancashire, the strategy also talks about involvement of older people in developing and monitoring strategy.
If you wish to be involved in the development strategy over the next 10 years please do not hesitate to contact David Halpin on 01772 534358
URL: www.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/consulta
Lancashire County Council Residents
"Living in Lancashire"
Lancashire is a wonderful place to live and work, and Lancashire County Council is proud to contribute to the lives of people in the county. Lancashire County Council serves a population of 1.1 million people of all ages, ethnic origins and social backgrounds.
URL: www.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/guide/re
"Living in Lancashire"
Lancashire is a wonderful place to live and work, and Lancashire County Council is proud to contribute to the lives of people in the county. Lancashire County Council serves a population of 1.1 million people of all ages, ethnic origins and social backgrounds.
URL: www.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/guide/re
Lancashire County Council
Lancashire County Council working in partnership with district councils has set up committees known as "Lancashire Locals". These have been created to make the authority and its services more responsive to local needs and views.
URL: www.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/lancashi
Lancashire County Council working in partnership with district councils has set up committees known as "Lancashire Locals". These have been created to make the authority and its services more responsive to local needs and views.
URL: www.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/lancashi
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY PREVENT WEBPAGE
Counter terrorism internet PREVENT page can be accessed on this website
Act now the community anti-extremism terrorism table top experience and resource pack Over the next few weeks there will be a no of links to support Lancashire PREVENT initiatives, blog faciities and other useful information.
URL: www.lancashire.police.uk
Counter terrorism internet PREVENT page can be accessed on this website
Act now the community anti-extremism terrorism table top experience and resource pack Over the next few weeks there will be a no of links to support Lancashire PREVENT initiatives, blog faciities and other useful information.
URL: www.lancashire.police.uk
Lancashire Police Authority
What's New?
The Policing Pledge
The 'Policing Pledge' is a set of national standards which tells you the level of service you can expect to receive from your local police force. It came into effect on December 31st 2008 and is often referred to as 'The Pledge'.
URL: www.lancspa.gov.uk
What's New?
The Policing Pledge
The 'Policing Pledge' is a set of national standards which tells you the level of service you can expect to receive from your local police force. It came into effect on December 31st 2008 and is often referred to as 'The Pledge'.
URL: www.lancspa.gov.uk
National Audit Office
The National Audit Office works on behalf of Parliament and the taxpayer to hold government to account for the use of public money and to help public services improve performance.
URL: www.nao.org.uk/publications/nao_reports/
The National Audit Office works on behalf of Parliament and the taxpayer to hold government to account for the use of public money and to help public services improve performance.
URL: www.nao.org.uk/publications/nao_reports/
National Survey of Third Sector Organisations
The National Survey of Third Sector Organisations (NSTSO) gathered the views of the leaders of Third Sector Organisations (TSOs) in England including voluntary and community organisations, charities, and social enterprises. These organisations go by many names, and many also consider themselves to be community groups, co-operatives or mutuals, a club or society, or a non-profit organisation, housing association, faith group or trust.
The survey is the largest ever of the third sector. It is funded by the Office of the Third Sector which sits at the centre of government, in the Cabinet Office, in recognition of the increasingly important role the third sector plays in both society and the economy. The survey was commissioned so that, for the first time, all local authorities could be judged on their performance in creating an environment for a thriving third sector.
URL: www.nstso.com
The National Survey of Third Sector Organisations (NSTSO) gathered the views of the leaders of Third Sector Organisations (TSOs) in England including voluntary and community organisations, charities, and social enterprises. These organisations go by many names, and many also consider themselves to be community groups, co-operatives or mutuals, a club or society, or a non-profit organisation, housing association, faith group or trust.
The survey is the largest ever of the third sector. It is funded by the Office of the Third Sector which sits at the centre of government, in the Cabinet Office, in recognition of the increasingly important role the third sector plays in both society and the economy. The survey was commissioned so that, for the first time, all local authorities could be judged on their performance in creating an environment for a thriving third sector.
URL: www.nstso.com
Local Strategic Partnership
Local Strategic Partnership
The LSP is a multi-agency body, which matches Hyndburn Council boundaries. It aims to bring together the different parts of the public, private, community, voluntary and faith sectors. The LSP oversees the development and implementation of Hyndburn’s Sustainable Community Strategy (SCS) and the implementation of more specific strategies, action plans and programmes within the overall SCS. It promotes Hyndburn to a wide range of Government and external funding agencies and assists in the delivery and performance management of the Lancashire Local Area Agreement and Neighbourhood Renewal.
URL: www.hyndburnlsp.org.uk/
Newsletters
ELCAP news
A newsletter containing information, news and events from around Pennine Lancashire.
URL: pendleradio.org/newsletter.pdf
Lancashire LINK
Lancashire LINK are holding their Annual General Meeting at Preston Town Hall on Wednesday, 12th August commencing at 2.00 p.m.T hey have a guest speaker for the meeting — Chris Joseph, Assistant Director, Engagement and Patient Experience at NHS North West, who will be giving a presentation on ‘Working together to improve engagement’.
We’ll also be having an open discussion about the proposed Lancashire LINk work plan for the year ahead and we’d welcome your views. To get a copy of the agenda for the meeting or a copy of our Annual Report go to our website at: www.lancashirelink.org.uk, telephone us on 01772- 431195 or email us at: lancashirelink@blackhealthagency.org.uk
URL: tinyurl.com/n3c5m2
Lancashire LINK are holding their Annual General Meeting at Preston Town Hall on Wednesday, 12th August commencing at 2.00 p.m.T hey have a guest speaker for the meeting — Chris Joseph, Assistant Director, Engagement and Patient Experience at NHS North West, who will be giving a presentation on ‘Working together to improve engagement’.
We’ll also be having an open discussion about the proposed Lancashire LINk work plan for the year ahead and we’d welcome your views. To get a copy of the agenda for the meeting or a copy of our Annual Report go to our website at: www.lancashirelink.org.uk, telephone us on 01772- 431195 or email us at: lancashirelink@blackhealthagency.org.uk
URL: tinyurl.com/n3c5m2
Hyndburn Arts News
This is link to the website of Hyndburn Borough Council's Year of Culture project. You can find out about any events or activities going on around Hyndburn by looking at the calendar and you can read the latest arts and culture news in the newsletter.
URL: www.hyndburn2009.co.uk
This is link to the website of Hyndburn Borough Council's Year of Culture project. You can find out about any events or activities going on around Hyndburn by looking at the calendar and you can read the latest arts and culture news in the newsletter.
URL: www.hyndburn2009.co.uk
Community Safety Partnership
The work that goes on behind the scenes to keep the local residents safe continues unabated. Partners are continuing to work together in innovative ways in order to address the issues that are of concern to you all. This issue contains safety items and other articles that show what is taking place in Hyndburn, for the benefit and safety of all people who are connected with the Borough.
URL: www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/communitysafetypar
The work that goes on behind the scenes to keep the local residents safe continues unabated. Partners are continuing to work together in innovative ways in order to address the issues that are of concern to you all. This issue contains safety items and other articles that show what is taking place in Hyndburn, for the benefit and safety of all people who are connected with the Borough.
URL: www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/communitysafetypar
Changing Neighbourhoods
Neighbourhood Management Annunal Report
The work of Neighbourhood Management supports the aims and objectives of the Council’s Sustainable Community Strategy, whilst at the same time responding to issues and concerns raised by local residents.
URL: www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/downloads/Changing
Neighbourhood Management Annunal Report
The work of Neighbourhood Management supports the aims and objectives of the Council’s Sustainable Community Strategy, whilst at the same time responding to issues and concerns raised by local residents.
URL: www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/downloads/Changing
Local Involvement Networks
Local Involvement Networks (LINks) have been set up to give everyone a say in how their health and social care services are planned and provided.
LINks replace the Public and Patient Involvement Forums (PPI Forums).
URL: www.lancashirelink.org.uk
Local Involvement Networks (LINks) have been set up to give everyone a say in how their health and social care services are planned and provided.
LINks replace the Public and Patient Involvement Forums (PPI Forums).
URL: www.lancashirelink.org.uk
Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA)
Projects and schemes supported and funded by the NWDA are largely delivered by public and private sector partners, at a sub-regional and local level. Once a project has been developed and has secured Agency investment, a team of specialists will work closely with partners to deliver the scheme.
The Agency works with a wide range of local and regional delivery partners, including local authorities, community and voluntary groups and the private sector. However, perhaps the most significant partners are Urban Regeneration Companies (URCs).
URL: www.nwda.co.uk/news--events/e-newsletter
Projects and schemes supported and funded by the NWDA are largely delivered by public and private sector partners, at a sub-regional and local level. Once a project has been developed and has secured Agency investment, a team of specialists will work closely with partners to deliver the scheme.
The Agency works with a wide range of local and regional delivery partners, including local authorities, community and voluntary groups and the private sector. However, perhaps the most significant partners are Urban Regeneration Companies (URCs).
URL: www.nwda.co.uk/news--events/e-newsletter
North West Organisations
Basis North West
Our proposals for projects in the North West region.
In Round Two of BASIS we have up to £8.2 million to distribute for projects in the North West. We expect to be able to fund between 15 and 20 projects with this money.
URL: www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_basis_con
CapacityBuilders
Improving the third Sector
Works in partnership with government and other infrastructure bodies to help voluntary and community organisations (VCOs) work more effectively.
URL: www.capacitybuilders.org.uk/content/Regi
Improving the third Sector
Works in partnership with government and other infrastructure bodies to help voluntary and community organisations (VCOs) work more effectively.
URL: www.capacitybuilders.org.uk/content/Regi
Community Development Foundation
The Community Development Foundation is the leading source of intelligence, guidance and delivery on community development in England and across the UK. CDF is a non-departmental public body supported by Communities and Local Government (CLG).
URL: www.cdf.org.uk/
The Community Development Foundation is the leading source of intelligence, guidance and delivery on community development in England and across the UK. CDF is a non-departmental public body supported by Communities and Local Government (CLG).
URL: www.cdf.org.uk/
Communities and Local Government
We would all like to be part of a safe, prosperous and healthy community. A community where everyone has the right to the same opportunities, freedom and respect. Somewhere we can be proud of.
Communities and Local Government is working hard to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life
URL: www.communities.gov.uk/corporate/
We would all like to be part of a safe, prosperous and healthy community. A community where everyone has the right to the same opportunities, freedom and respect. Somewhere we can be proud of.
Communities and Local Government is working hard to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life
URL: www.communities.gov.uk/corporate/
Community North West
Community North West aims to contribute to the sustainable development and regeneration of the North West by:-
Raising awareness of and involvement with the North West Regional Structures and:
Working to ensure the voice of the North West Community and Voluntary Sector contributes to this process.
URL: www.communitynw.org.uk/
Community North West aims to contribute to the sustainable development and regeneration of the North West by:-
Raising awareness of and involvement with the North West Regional Structures and:
Working to ensure the voice of the North West Community and Voluntary Sector contributes to this process.
URL: www.communitynw.org.uk/
NW Together We Can Network
The North West Together We Can Network is being established as a regional 'learning network' for local authority practitioners and policy-makers who are keen to explore issues of community engagement and active citizenship. The network builds on the experience of the national Civic Pioneers Network and will develop a similar pattern of membership based on the five principles.
URL: www.lgiu.gov.uk/module2-detail.jsp?secti
The North West Together We Can Network is being established as a regional 'learning network' for local authority practitioners and policy-makers who are keen to explore issues of community engagement and active citizenship. The network builds on the experience of the national Civic Pioneers Network and will develop a similar pattern of membership based on the five principles.
URL: www.lgiu.gov.uk/module2-detail.jsp?secti
Social Enterprises
Business Venture Group (BVG)
We are here to help people to realise their dream of starting their own businesses. We are the most experienced start-up providers in the area. During the past 20 years, we have successfully assisted thousands of new businesses to get started, and given them that vital listening ear throughout their first 2 years. Our services, delivered by our own local professional business advisers, are focussed on helping entrepreneurs to build reliable, well researched plans from their own business ideas which, combined with confidence and enthusiasm, will give them an excellent route to success.
URL: www.bvg.org.uk/
Charity Link
Charity Link helps you to identify opportunities or problems so that you can perform better. You get an objective insight from people who understand the voluntary sector but have broad experience of the commercial world. You find out what you can do to improve the situation. The report can be designed to be used with potential funders and supporters.
URL: www.charitylink.co.uk/
Charity Link helps you to identify opportunities or problems so that you can perform better. You get an objective insight from people who understand the voluntary sector but have broad experience of the commercial world. You find out what you can do to improve the situation. The report can be designed to be used with potential funders and supporters.
URL: www.charitylink.co.uk/
IntoEnterprise
IntoEnterprise is an exciting new action based initiative, designed to enable start up, small enterprises to maximise potential and achieve fast track growth. Running across the North West region, IntoEnterprise, offers a comprehensive support programme over the next year.
URL: www.intoenterprise.com/
IntoEnterprise is an exciting new action based initiative, designed to enable start up, small enterprises to maximise potential and achieve fast track growth. Running across the North West region, IntoEnterprise, offers a comprehensive support programme over the next year.
URL: www.intoenterprise.com/
Social Enterprise Lancashire Network
A social enterprise is a business with primarily social and environmental objectives whose surpluses are principally reinvested for that purpose in the business or in the community, rather than being driven by the need to maximise profit for shareholders and owners. Would you like to find out more? Would you like to start a social enterprise? For more information visit this website
URL: www.selnet-uk.com/
A social enterprise is a business with primarily social and environmental objectives whose surpluses are principally reinvested for that purpose in the business or in the community, rather than being driven by the need to maximise profit for shareholders and owners. Would you like to find out more? Would you like to start a social enterprise? For more information visit this website
URL: www.selnet-uk.com/
SETAS (Social Enterprise Training & Support Consortium)
This website has been developed by the Social Enterprise Training & Support Consortium (setas) as an information resource to help you find the most appropriate social enterprise training, support or relevant publication.
This website provides links training and support providers, and specialist publications specifically about social enterprise. www.setas.co.uk brings together details of these valuable resources available nationwide in one website.
URL: www.setas.co.uk/
This website has been developed by the Social Enterprise Training & Support Consortium (setas) as an information resource to help you find the most appropriate social enterprise training, support or relevant publication.
This website provides links training and support providers, and specialist publications specifically about social enterprise. www.setas.co.uk brings together details of these valuable resources available nationwide in one website.
URL: www.setas.co.uk/
Social Enterprise
The Social Enterprise Coalition represents a wide range of social enterprises, regional and national support networks and other related organisations. We believe that social enterprise is the right way to do business.
URL: www.socialenterprise.org.uk/
The Social Enterprise Coalition represents a wide range of social enterprises, regional and national support networks and other related organisations. We believe that social enterprise is the right way to do business.
URL: www.socialenterprise.org.uk/
Television
Parentchannel.tv
New resource for parents launched Parentchannel.tv was launched last week as a new online service for parents and carers of children aged 5-19. It features a range of videos tackling questions on the subjects of wellbeing, learning and behaviour.
URL: www.parentchannel.tv/home
Ummah TV Channel
This is a new TV Channel being launched 7th August, and there will be a debate night shown later in August.
The website is very basic at the moment as it is still being developed.
URL: www.ummahchannel.tv
This is a new TV Channel being launched 7th August, and there will be a debate night shown later in August.
The website is very basic at the moment as it is still being developed.
URL: www.ummahchannel.tv
Thematic Forum Links
Strategy for an Ageing Population
The Lancashire Partnership Strategy for an Ageing Population is now available. There are three documents associated with the strategy:
- Strategy of an Ageing Population
- Strategy Handbook
- Strategy Research Data
URL: www.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/ageing_p
Voluntary Organisations
Carers Link
Carers Link is a focal point for local carers.
It provides a wide range of support including information, training, a listening ear and the opportunity to ensure that Carers voices and views are heard.
URL: www.carerslink.org
Communication for All
Communication for All is aimed at helping and supporting hard of hearing people. The project fills a gap in services available for adults with an acquired hearing loss, be it mild, moderate or severe. It provides lipreading classes, support groups, a befriending scheme, training for volunteers.
URL: www.communicationforall.org
Communication for All is aimed at helping and supporting hard of hearing people. The project fills a gap in services available for adults with an acquired hearing loss, be it mild, moderate or severe. It provides lipreading classes, support groups, a befriending scheme, training for volunteers.
URL: www.communicationforall.org
Fatherhood Institute
The Institute’s vision is for a society that gives all children a strong and positive relationship with their father and any father-figures; supports both mothers and fathers as earners and carers; and prepares boys and girls for a future shared role in caring for children.
URL: www.fatherhoodinstitute.org/
The Institute’s vision is for a society that gives all children a strong and positive relationship with their father and any father-figures; supports both mothers and fathers as earners and carers; and prepares boys and girls for a future shared role in caring for children.
URL: www.fatherhoodinstitute.org/
Home Start
Home Start offers free support, friendship and practical help to families with at least one child under five years of age. Contact them at their Hyndburn Office on 01254 352594 or by e-mail at:-
homestart.hyndburn@btconnect.com
URL: www.home-start.org.uk
Home Start offers free support, friendship and practical help to families with at least one child under five years of age. Contact them at their Hyndburn Office on 01254 352594 or by e-mail at:-
homestart.hyndburn@btconnect.com
URL: www.home-start.org.uk
The PROSPECTS Foundation
The PROSPECTS Foundation is Hyndburn's community owned environmental charity and are something of a unique and wonderful organisation. They support a network of PROSPECTS Panels around the borough as well as schools and community groups to help them develop projects which aim to improve the natural environment.
URL: www.prospectsfoundation.org.uk/
The PROSPECTS Foundation is Hyndburn's community owned environmental charity and are something of a unique and wonderful organisation. They support a network of PROSPECTS Panels around the borough as well as schools and community groups to help them develop projects which aim to improve the natural environment.
URL: www.prospectsfoundation.org.uk/
Lancashire VCFS Consortium
The Lancashire VCFS Consortium has been created to support the development of infrastructure services to frontline VCFS organisations across the Lancashire sub-region and as a delivery vehicle for the ChangeUp programme.
The development of the consortium is a direct result of ChangeUp, a 10 year strategy aimed at strengthening VCFS infrastructure and making it sustainable.
URL: www.vcfs.org.uk
The Lancashire VCFS Consortium has been created to support the development of infrastructure services to frontline VCFS organisations across the Lancashire sub-region and as a delivery vehicle for the ChangeUp programme.
The development of the consortium is a direct result of ChangeUp, a 10 year strategy aimed at strengthening VCFS infrastructure and making it sustainable.
URL: www.vcfs.org.uk
Voluntary Sector Network (VSNW)
VSNW is the regional voluntary sector network for the North West. Their purpose is to support a connected and influential voluntary and community sector (VCS).
They work for a well represented sector, current areas of work include supporting VCS health and social care networking and policy, influencing regional strategy and funding on behalf of the VCS, and supporting increased VCS influence over European policy and funding.
URL: www.vsnw.org.uk/
VSNW is the regional voluntary sector network for the North West. Their purpose is to support a connected and influential voluntary and community sector (VCS).
They work for a well represented sector, current areas of work include supporting VCS health and social care networking and policy, influencing regional strategy and funding on behalf of the VCS, and supporting increased VCS influence over European policy and funding.
URL: www.vsnw.org.uk/
Women
Aawaz
Aawaz provide support to Asian women and families (families as a whole unit) working towards assisting individuals with their self-development to improve their chances to integrate in the wider society. We believe that “home is the whole world” and the “very first academy for a child is the mother’s lap” if the mother is well informed then the lives of families would be improved. They work with the principle of self-help, equipping women and families to learn to help themselves so that we can break down the culture of dependency. Through their work they are bringing better understanding between communities helping towards integration and harmony.
URL: www.aawaz.co.uk/
Lancashire Wide Network for Minority Ethnic Women (LWNMEW)
The Lancashire Wide Network for Minority Ethnic Women (LWNMEW) is a unique umbrella organisation, a specialist in community development for disadvantaged women and in particular Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) women. Its pioneering approach to regional and local economic regeneration has earned it a county wide reputation.
LWNMEW has its project base in Accrington and covers the whole of Lancashire county. It offers a wide range of support services and helps women to improve their skills and confidence and to bring added benefits to their local communities.
URL: www.lwnmew.org.uk
The Lancashire Wide Network for Minority Ethnic Women (LWNMEW) is a unique umbrella organisation, a specialist in community development for disadvantaged women and in particular Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) women. Its pioneering approach to regional and local economic regeneration has earned it a county wide reputation.
LWNMEW has its project base in Accrington and covers the whole of Lancashire county. It offers a wide range of support services and helps women to improve their skills and confidence and to bring added benefits to their local communities.
URL: www.lwnmew.org.uk
Womans Voice
A vibrant and self-reliant group that meets the diverse needs of women, young people and children where they have equal access to opportunities and support to enable them to realise their potential.
Woman's Voice aims to provide:
URL: www.womansvoice.co.uk/default.aspx
A vibrant and self-reliant group that meets the diverse needs of women, young people and children where they have equal access to opportunities and support to enable them to realise their potential.
Woman's Voice aims to provide:
- a platform for those women who's plight is unheard;
- highlight issues that effect women;
- encourage/empower women to get involved in their communities to make a positive difference;
- provide information about services pertinent to them for accessibility and engagement.
URL: www.womansvoice.co.uk/default.aspx
The Womens Centre
The Womens Centre provides a range of supportive services and information for the benefit of local women. Our holistic approach to our services address aspects of the social, environmental, economic and psychological influences upon women's health issues and aim to promote personal empowerment through active learning, skills development, information and support. We offer one to one personal counselling; a comprehensive programme of courses enabling women to develop their personal skills including Confidence Building and Managing Stress; career and employment support; as well as volunteering opportunities.
URL: www.womenscentre.org
The Womens Centre provides a range of supportive services and information for the benefit of local women. Our holistic approach to our services address aspects of the social, environmental, economic and psychological influences upon women's health issues and aim to promote personal empowerment through active learning, skills development, information and support. We offer one to one personal counselling; a comprehensive programme of courses enabling women to develop their personal skills including Confidence Building and Managing Stress; career and employment support; as well as volunteering opportunities.
URL: www.womenscentre.org
Youth
Kidsmart
Kidsmart is an award winning practical internet safety programme website for schools, young people, parents, and agencies, produced by the children's internet charity Childnet International.
URL: old.kidsmart.org.uk/
Safeguarding
Working Together to Safeguard Children sets out how individuals and organisations should work together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The guidance has been updated since the previous version which was published in 1999. The new version reflects developments in legislation, policy and practice.
URL: tinyurl.com/lmmclx
Working Together to Safeguard Children sets out how individuals and organisations should work together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The guidance has been updated since the previous version which was published in 1999. The new version reflects developments in legislation, policy and practice.
URL: tinyurl.com/lmmclx
TeacherNet - Child Protection
This section of TeacherNet is aimed primarily at schools and local authorities. More information is also on the 'Safeguarding Children' webpages of the Every Child Matters website.
URL: tinyurl.com/pg5bd
This section of TeacherNet is aimed primarily at schools and local authorities. More information is also on the 'Safeguarding Children' webpages of the Every Child Matters website.
URL: tinyurl.com/pg5bd
National Service Framework for Children
This paper proposes a consistent format for developing the six modules of the Children’s NSF. The format takes account of the revised structure for new style NSFs and the underpinning philosophy which is common to the whole NSF programme, but is also adapted to reflect the needs of children.
URL: tinyurl.com/yehm2wb
This paper proposes a consistent format for developing the six modules of the Children’s NSF. The format takes account of the revised structure for new style NSFs and the underpinning philosophy which is common to the whole NSF programme, but is also adapted to reflect the needs of children.
URL: tinyurl.com/yehm2wb
Information Sharing
Information sharing is key to the Government's goal of delivering better and more efficient public services that are coordinated around the needs of children, young people and families. To support local areas in embedding good practice in information sharing, the Government has produced information-sharing guidance and supporting materials.
URL: tinyurl.com/ykh7e5p
Information sharing is key to the Government's goal of delivering better and more efficient public services that are coordinated around the needs of children, young people and families. To support local areas in embedding good practice in information sharing, the Government has produced information-sharing guidance and supporting materials.
URL: tinyurl.com/ykh7e5p
Anti-Bullying Alliance
Our members come from the voluntary, statutory and private sectors and bring with them a wealth of expertise and experience. Together, we're working to end fear, working to bring hope to thousands of children and young people affected by bullying every year.
URL: www.anti-bullyingalliance.org/
Our members come from the voluntary, statutory and private sectors and bring with them a wealth of expertise and experience. Together, we're working to end fear, working to bring hope to thousands of children and young people affected by bullying every year.
URL: www.anti-bullyingalliance.org/
Cape - Child Protection in Education
CAPE is a professional network for those engaged in supporting schools in their child protection responsibilities. Its geographical base is in the north of England, though it has members from further afield.
URL: www.cape.org.uk
CAPE is a professional network for those engaged in supporting schools in their child protection responsibilities. Its geographical base is in the north of England, though it has members from further afield.
URL: www.cape.org.uk
Child Exploitation and Online Protection
Keeping Children Safe
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection(CEOP) Centre is dedicated to eradicating the sexual abuse of children. They are part of UK policing and very much about tracking and bringing offenders to account either directly or in partnership with local and international forces.
URL: www.ceop.gov.uk/about/
Keeping Children Safe
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection(CEOP) Centre is dedicated to eradicating the sexual abuse of children. They are part of UK policing and very much about tracking and bringing offenders to account either directly or in partnership with local and international forces.
URL: www.ceop.gov.uk/about/
Childline
ChildLine is a counselling service for children and young people. If you are an adult and are worried about a child, please contact the NSPCC Helpline.
URL: www.childline.org.uk/pages/about.aspx
ChildLine is a counselling service for children and young people. If you are an adult and are worried about a child, please contact the NSPCC Helpline.
URL: www.childline.org.uk/pages/about.aspx
Childnet International
Childnet International is a non-profit organisation working with others to “help make the Internet a great and safe place for children”.
URL: www.childnet-int.org/
Childnet International is a non-profit organisation working with others to “help make the Internet a great and safe place for children”.
URL: www.childnet-int.org/
“Jenny’s Story”
“Jenny’s Story” is a hard hitting film based on the true story of Jenny* a young teenager who chats to a stranger online using Instant Messenger. The film shows how through online chatting, Jenny reveals personal information which results in her being contacted in real life, and ultimately hurt.
URL: www.childnet-int.org/jenny/index.html
“Jenny’s Story” is a hard hitting film based on the true story of Jenny* a young teenager who chats to a stranger online using Instant Messenger. The film shows how through online chatting, Jenny reveals personal information which results in her being contacted in real life, and ultimately hurt.
URL: www.childnet-int.org/jenny/index.html
Department for Children, Schools and Families
The purpose of the Department for Children, Schools and Families is to make this the best place in the world for children and young people to grow up
URL: www.dcsf.gov.uk/
The purpose of the Department for Children, Schools and Families is to make this the best place in the world for children and young people to grow up
URL: www.dcsf.gov.uk/
Youth Citizenship
The Youth Citizenship section provides you with all the information you need about getting involved with politics, volunteering, securing funding for community projects and how to have an influence on big issues.
URL: www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/Citize
The Youth Citizenship section provides you with all the information you need about getting involved with politics, volunteering, securing funding for community projects and how to have an influence on big issues.
URL: www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/Citize
Every Child Matters
Every Child Matters is a shared programme of change to improve outcomes for all children and young people. It takes forward the Government's vision of radical reform for children, young people and families.
URL: www.everychildmatters.gov.uk
Every Child Matters is a shared programme of change to improve outcomes for all children and young people. It takes forward the Government's vision of radical reform for children, young people and families.
URL: www.everychildmatters.gov.uk
Every Child Matters
Every Child Matters is a shared programme of change to improve outcomes for all children and young people. It takes forward the Government's vision of radical reform for children, young people and families.
URL: www.everychildmatters.gov.uk
Every Child Matters is a shared programme of change to improve outcomes for all children and young people. It takes forward the Government's vision of radical reform for children, young people and families.
URL: www.everychildmatters.gov.uk
Kidscape
Kidscape is committed to keeping children safe from abuse. Kidscape is the first charity in the UK established specifically to prevent bullying and child sexual abuse. Kidscape believes that protecting children from harm is key.
URL: www.kidscape.org.uk/
Kidscape is committed to keeping children safe from abuse. Kidscape is the first charity in the UK established specifically to prevent bullying and child sexual abuse. Kidscape believes that protecting children from harm is key.
URL: www.kidscape.org.uk/
Children and Young People
The new model for the Lancashire Infrastructure Consortium which was adopted January and ratified by Capacitybuilders in February is based upon a framework of 'Levels' of Engagement' as opposed to the old approach of membership.
URL: www.lancashireconsortium.org.uk/
The new model for the Lancashire Infrastructure Consortium which was adopted January and ratified by Capacitybuilders in February is based upon a framework of 'Levels' of Engagement' as opposed to the old approach of membership.
URL: www.lancashireconsortium.org.uk/
Young People Services - Go4it
Lancashire Youth & Community Service listings of activities and services for young people.
URL: www.lancsycs.org/go4it
Lancashire Youth & Community Service listings of activities and services for young people.
URL: www.lancsycs.org/go4it
Miss Dorothy
Miss Dorothy provides news, help and advice for children. You can also read her diary which has daily entries of her family life.
URL: www.missdorothy.com/
URL: www.missdorothy.com/
TeacherNet
TeacherNet aims to bring together the very best in education resources and information to provide a one-stop-shop for trainee and qualified teachers, heads, managers, LEAs, teaching assistants, support staff, supply teachers, SEN teachers and bursars
URL: www.teachernet.gov.uk/
TeacherNet aims to bring together the very best in education resources and information to provide a one-stop-shop for trainee and qualified teachers, heads, managers, LEAs, teaching assistants, support staff, supply teachers, SEN teachers and bursars
URL: www.teachernet.gov.uk/
Women's Aid have created this space to help children and young people to understand domestic abuse, and how to take positive action if it's happening to you.
URL: www.thehideout.org.uk/default.aspa
URL: www.thehideout.org.uk/default.aspa
Time for Kidz
Lancashire Children's Rights Service and a team of young people have created this site for you.
URL: www.timeforkidz.co.uk
Lancashire Children's Rights Service and a team of young people have created this site for you.
URL: www.timeforkidz.co.uk
Youth Action Hyndburn
Youth Action @ Hyndburn is a young person’s organiation offering FREE activities to young people interested in getting involved in sports and leisure activities and sports training. All sessions are free of charge to young people. From football to basketball, gym memberships to outdoor adventures, whatever you’re intto, we can help you to do more of it.
URL: www.youthactionhyndburn.co.uk
Youth Action @ Hyndburn is a young person’s organiation offering FREE activities to young people interested in getting involved in sports and leisure activities and sports training. All sessions are free of charge to young people. From football to basketball, gym memberships to outdoor adventures, whatever you’re intto, we can help you to do more of it.
URL: www.youthactionhyndburn.co.uk
Zone4Youth
Zone4Youth is where you can get the low down on Lancashire Constabulary.
Why not check out the ‘behind the scenes’ area on the web site, where you can take a tour of real life cells or take up the police speak challenge and see how quickly you can say the whole police alphabet!
URL: www.zone4youth.co.uk/
Zone4Youth is where you can get the low down on Lancashire Constabulary.
Why not check out the ‘behind the scenes’ area on the web site, where you can take a tour of real life cells or take up the police speak challenge and see how quickly you can say the whole police alphabet!
URL: www.zone4youth.co.uk/
