Family Innovation Fund

10th December 2013Chelmsford CVS, Events/ Opportunities, Funding Opportunities

Please find attached here:  FIF4GuidanceDecember2013 a communication giving advance notice of Essex County Council’s intention to run Family Innovation Fund (FIF) 4, a one year grant to enable voluntary and community sector organisations working with children, young people and parents/carers to deliver a range of innovative projects to support individuals and families. Funding will be for the … Read More

South Woodham Ferrers (SWF) Healthcare 2000 Group

11th November 2013Chelmsford CVS, Counselling / Support Services, Events/ Opportunities, Health

South Woodham Ferrers (SWF) Healthcare 2000 Group was established in 1999 as a Millennium project. It was started by the GPs in the Town who were concerned that the healthcare facilities and services which were promised in the 1970s hadn’t materialised. By 2004 it had grown to include all organisations and people involved and interested … Read More

Hearing Help Essex Walk-In Hearing Sessions

5th November 2013Chelmsford CVS, Counselling / Support Services, Events/ Opportunities

Hearing Help Essex have released the latest details of their Walk-in Hearing Help Sessions where trained volunteers will be available to: •Clean and retube your NHS hearing aid •Talk about specialist equipment •Offer help and advice For full details please see: Hearing Help Sessions 2014 – table format Hearing Help Essex Registered Office: Sadlers House, 2 Legg Street, Chelmsford CM1 1AH … Read More

Chelmsford Carer Support with Action for Family Carers

31st October 2013Chelmsford CVS, Counselling / Support Services, Events/ Opportunities, Health

Evening Carers Support Group Chelmsford Come and meet other Carers at the Angel Pub, Broomfield Road, Broomfield CM1 7AH Every 2nd Wednesday of the Month 6:30 – 8:30pm Come and join us for information and support and to meet other carers–pub meal optional Join Action for Family Carers for Support and Information at Chelmsford Carers … Read More

New Community Reuse Fund for Essex – up to £7000 available launched today

23rd September 2013Chelmsford CVS, Funding Opportunities

Essex County Council have just launched The Reuse Community Fund. The Fund gives up to £7,000 to projects to help communities produce less waste by promoting reuse. Full details are available on http://www.recycleforessex.co.uk For further details and a copy of the application form:- ECORRN Community Reuse Fund 2013_14 Essex Community Reuse and Recycling Network (ECORRN)

Lobbying Bill

19th September 2013Chelmsford CVS, Consultations, Events/ Opportunities

NAVCA the National Association for Voluntary & Community Action believe the Lobbying Bill is a direct threat to the independence of charity campaigning. It creates a new lobbying register and widens the definition of ‘non party campaigning’ close to elections. In response to widespread opposition, the Government has agreed to amend the Bill. However, there … Read More

Kids Inspire are taking referrals across Essex including Chelmsford

18th September 2013Chelmsford CVS, Consultations, Counselling / Support Services, Health

Kids Inspire  ~  Family Bridges Project in Chelmsford, Essex Target Group: Families of children with complex social, emotional and behavioural needs who have difficulty accessing services. Children and Young People  who: Have experienced Trauma Live  within a household where adult mental health issues impede personal development Live with Domestic Abuse (past present) Find it difficult to … Read More