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
Events/ Opportunities
South Woodham Ferrers (SWF) Healthcare 2000 Group
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
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
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
Age Concern Chelmsford – 2 Course Lunch £4.00
A Warm Welcome Awaits All Senior Citizens Age Concern (Chelmsford) is a small independent charity first established over 50 years ago to provide a Day Centre, Luncheon Club and the opportunity to participate in other social activities. These include: • bingo twice a week, (Tues and Fridays) • arts and craft classes, • a number … Read More
Lobbying Bill
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
Marketing Consultancy Projects – Anglia Ruskin University
Each year Anglia Ruskin students have the option of undertaking a Marketing Consultancy module, working with real companies on live projects. They encourage charities and social enterprises in the area to be among the companies helped in this way. If you are interested please complete the following form:-ARU Client Brief Template Please email your completed form … Read More
North Avenue Youth Club New Opening Times
North Avenue Youth Centre is open to children and young people from the age of 8 years upwards. NAYC provides a safe place for children and young people to socialise and learn new skills. Their new Junior Club starts on Tuesday 10th September, 5.30-7pm. During this session, the children will enjoy a time of team … Read More
Are You at Risk from Flu?
Please assist in promoting this year’s flu campaign – getting the flu jab is quick, safe and free. Each year, the Government sets targets for achieving vaccination in target groups in an attempt to achieve the best protection for the at-risk population. Last year, and including in Essex, most of those targets were missed, leaving … Read More
Access to the Essex Funding Team
The Essex Funding Team have a regular and helpful Funding Bulletin with funding opportunities for community organisations. You can sign up in two ways:- on twitter through @essexfundingtm stream or for those unable to access twitter, they are gathering the tweets together and issuing them as an e-bulletin service. To sign up to the e-bulletin please follow this link: http://ebulletin.eventbrite.co.uk/# Both are free to … Read More