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Kent In Brief - The VCS Newsletter
24 August 2011
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| Kent CAN News |
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Kent CAN would like to update our members on the progress of both Kent and Medway's bids for the Transforming Local Infrastructure Fund.
As many of you know Kent CAN will lead the bid for Medway, with the Big Society Co-operative leading the partnership for Kent.
The bids for Kent and Medway will both be submitted to Big Fund by the end of October and the two groups will work closely together to maximise both Kent and Medway's chances of successfully securing each grant.
Big Fund will start assessing the bids in November and they will announce the successful grants at the end of January 2012.
Kent CAN have recently broken through another milestone – we are proud to announce we now have over 150 different funding streams on our website. The Kent CAN website is a major source of information when it comes to looking for local and national grants to support voluntary and community groups in Kent. Finding the right funder can be tricky so we have created 12 different categories to help you narrow down your search.
With the added benefit of Wiki@KentCAN members can quickly gather information and find useful contacts for running projects and securing funding.
Please click here to access Kent CAN's funding home page which will display further information on the funding streams available.
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| Kent Event Team - Can you help? |
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Volunteers are required at the following events;
Smugglers Festival, Deal - 2nd, 3rd and 4th September
Great Forest Run in aid of Marie Curie Foundation, Bedgebury National Forest and Pinetum - 10th September
British Heart Foundation Viking Bike Ride, East Kent - 9th October
To find out how you can help please visit www.kenteventteam.org.uk
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| Microsoft offers more free products to charities |
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Microsoft software donations programme have increased the number of free products charities can receive each year. They have raised the number from six to ten per year, using the Charity Technology Exchange service, which helps charities to access free software. Read more on entitlement and eligibility criteria....
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| HIPPOWASTE - Free Waste Disposal |
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HIPPOWASTE has introduced a scheme designed to help keep local communities clean and tidy.
The ‘Grants up for Grabs’ scheme awards free waste disposal help to applications from charities, community groups and organisations from across the UK that inspire respect for the environment or have a positive effect on the community.
If you think your project might be eligible for free help from the Grants up for Grabs scheme please click here.
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| Shepway Community Exchange |
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The Shepway Community Exchange is a new forum for all organisations that provide services in Shepway with a particular focus on the East Folkestone area. It is a forum for VCS organisations, the statutory sector and resident’s groups to come together to share information and create new opportunities for partnership working. The next meeting of the Shepway Community Exchange will be on Wednesday 12thOctober at The Salvation Army Hall in Canterbury Road, Folkestone from 10am -1pm. If you would like to attend, or would like more information on the Shepway Community Exchange please contact
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| Office space & meeting rooms - Ashford |
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Ashford LD Community Interest Company have two rooms available to rent and a meeting room for hire on the 1st Floor of International House, Ashford.
For further details please select Office Space or meeting rooms.
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| Kent Enterprise House |
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www.sekgroup.org.uk/facilities
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| Training room - Ashford |
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| Funding Deadlines |
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click here to visit the Kent CAN funding homepage where you will find over 150 sources of funding. |
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| Recruitment Opportunities |
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Programme Co-ordinator
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SALARY £18,566
(8 Month contract - £27,849 per annum Pro Rata.) |
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Action with Communities in Rural Kent is looking for a confident, outgoing, dynamic person with proven leadership skills who can oversee delivery of the Digital Switchover Community Outreach Programme across Kent between the autumn of 2011 and summer of 2012.
If you have programme or project management experience, and an understanding of community and voluntary organisations, they would be pleased to hear from you.
The successful candidate will lead delivery of a programme of more than 200 events to help people manage the switchover from analogue to digital television signals. Much of the job will be based in Kent, although there will be a requirement to attend meetings each month in London.
The closing date for completed applications is: Monday 5th September 2011 and it is anticipated that interviews will take place in Brabourne on Wednesday 14th September 2011.
This post is full-time for an 8 month fixed term contract.
For further details or to request an application pack, please contact Miranda Hayes or Keith Harrison at Action with Communities in Rural Kent, The Old Granary, Penstock Hall Farm, Canterbury Road, East Brabourne, Kent TN25 5LL. E-mail:
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, visit our website on www.ruralkent.org.uk or telephone 01303 813790.
Registered Charity No: 212796
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Schools Programmer
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Future Creative is looking for a Schools Programmer (position previously titled 'education consultant') to join the team. They are looking for someone to work alongside their Schools Programme Manager and other key partners to support the development of effective long-term partnerships with primary schools, secondary schools and other educational settings. |
Candidates should have a vast amount of experience of working in schools, and be able to design programmes of work and develop relationships with new and existing clients in the education sector.
To view the job description, please click here.
To apply, please email
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to request an application form.
Deadline for applications is Wednesday 31st August 2011.
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Administrator - Herne Bay
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10 hours per week - £13,468 per annum pro rata
(equivalent to £3,640 per annum for 10 hpw)
The Umbrella Centre of Herne Bay is looking for a part-time Administrator to work in their drop-in centre for people with mental health and/or associated learning disabilities.
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The postholder will be responsible for a range of administrative duties, including the provision of administrative support to the Centre Manager, developing and maintaining record systems and producing and disseminating information.
If you have;
- Administration and computer skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Flexibility
……..then the Umbrella Centre of Herne Bay would like to hear from you.
For an application pack please contact the Centre, by telephone or email.
Umbrella Centre of Herne Bay
54 William Street, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 5PB
Telephone 01227 370200
Registered Charity Number 1102572
www.hernebayumbrella.btik.com
email:
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or
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Closing date for applications: Monday 29th August 2011. Interview date: Monday 5th September 2011.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.
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Community Team Worker (Volunteering) - Sure Start Children's Centre
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Salary: £17,000 pro-rata (£11,560 based on 25 hours per week)
Working hours: 25hrs
Fixed Term Contract until 31/3/12 (Extension subject to funding)
Normal place of work: Seashells, Rose St, Sheerness
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To build a positive community by empowering all children & parents to access and influence the Children’s Centre services at the level they choose. You will provide direct support to families, with a particular focus on the every child matters outcome “Making a positive contribution” plus elements of social wellbeing as directed by the Family Outreach Coordinator. The overarching aim will be to involve all children (aged 0-5) and parents in their community and engender a sense of “Big Society”.
View the job description
A completed application form will need to be received by the 5pm on 25th August, 2011. Short-listed candidates will be invited for interview on Tuesday 30th August and the successful applicant will need to undergo an enhanced CRB check.
For an application pack please contact Wendy Simpson Brown on 01795 667070 or
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Community Team Worker (Work & Benefits) - Sure Start Children's Centre
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Salary: £17,000 pro-rata (£7810 based on 17 hours per week)
Working hours: 17hrs
Fixed Term Contract until 31/3/12 (Extension subject to funding)
Normal place of work: Seashells, Rose St, Sheerness
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To help parents access relevant benefits, training and employment as they seek economic stability. You will provide direct support to families, with a particular focus on economic wellbeing as directed by the Family Outreach Coordinator. The overarching aim will be to address child poverty through a range of means, to ensure that children are developing skills for their future and their parents are achieving economic stability.
View the job description
A completed application form will need to be received by the 5pm on 25th August, 2011. Short-listed candidates will be invited for interview on Tuesday 30th August and the successful applicant will need to undergo an enhanced CRB check.
For an application pack please contact Wendy Simpson Brown on 01795 667070 or
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Workshop Supervisor - Chatham
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Advertising your vacancy with Kent CAN is completely free. All you have to do is email the details to
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