Economic Significance of the Third Sector in Lincolnshire - Report
Understanding the value of the third sector Lincolnshire's third sector (voluntary and community organisations, charities, social enterprises, co-operatives and mutuals) has a total direct economic impact of £410 million. This estimate of economic impact means that the value of the Third Sector in Lincolnshire is greater than the Hotels and Restaurants sector, and approximately 27% the size of the wholesale and retail sector. This and additional key information is available in the recently published report -The Economic Significance of the Third Sector in Lincolnshire. The full report and an Executive Summary are available on Lincolnshire County Council's website - www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/healthycommunities but for further information please contact Bev Finnegan, Healthy Communities, Lincolnshire County Council on 01522 550 516
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VCS Lincoln - Volunteer Co-ordinators' Forum
'Making a difference'
Tuesday 21st Sept 10am - 2.30pm including lunch
The Healthy Hub, Beaumont Fee, Lincoln LN1 1UW
We hope you have had a brilliant summer and that you will be able to join us at our next networking event, where the theme will be 'Making a difference'. As we start thinking about plans for national Make a Difference Day on 30th October, we will be drawing inspiration from the achievements of some local organisations who have won prestigious awards and gaining hints and tips for how to become an award winner. Our speakers are from: 3D Youth Services, The Arabic School for All and the Lincoln Contact Club. There will also be the chance to have some input into the new RUS handbook, support VCS Lincoln's annual review process and take an initial sounding on Big Society, although our November VCF will focus more heavily on this topic, following the spending review in October. It's an action-packed agenda, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Contact us on: Tel: 01522 551683 or email: info@volunteercentrelincoln.org.uk
London 2012 Olympics - Volunteering
It's two years to go to the London 2012 Olympics and it's time to start thinking about how you could get involved as a volunteer.
Have you got what it takes to be a London 2012 Games Maker? Follow the link below to find out more:-
www.london2012.com/get-involved/volunteer
To check out local sports-related volunteering opportunities, go to
www.do-it.org.uk
Click here to see our latest training brochure
Click here to see an invite to the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service event in Lincoln
Lincoln East West Link Road- We Need Your Views
Lincolnshire County Council is working in partnership with the City of Lincoln, North Kesteven District and West Lindsey District Councils on this issue.
The East-West Link road is part of the joint vision to make Lincoln and the surrounding communities a better place to work and live and to encourage growth and regeneration.
The East-West Link forms part of a wider Lincoln Transport strategy and is also part of the City Centre Masterplan. It is a significant element of these ambitions, as it will improve transport links across the City, reduce traffic congestion, noise and vibration, whilst allowing the continued improvement of, and commitment to, public transport, walking and cycling.
If you wish to contact us for further information please call our customer service centre on (01522) 782070. Alternatively you can visit our website at: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/ewl
Volunteers Week 2010
This was a fantastic week for us and we hope it was for you and your volunteers as well.
Congradulations to Val Strawson from the Contact Club in Lincoln, who won the Lincolnshire Volunteer Managers of the Year Award for Social Care.
For more information on our Volunteers' Week events, please follow the link: Volunteer's Week 2010
VCS Lincoln is on Youtube!
VCS Lincoln - DVD
As part of our Volunteers' Week celebrations, Voluntary Centre Services had a DVD made to highlight the amazing work that volunteers are doing across the County. Featuring volunteers from Nomad Trust, Glasshouse Growth Project, Gainsborough Citizens Advice Bureau and The Healthy Hub and many more. Please take a look, and get inspired!
Future VCF dates 2010
21st September 2010 - Making a Difference
23rd November 2010 - City Council briefing
Job Opportunities
KIDS Strut KIDS is a fast growing national charity and leading service provider for disabled children and their families. We currently deliver an extensive range of projects across the UK with regional offices throughout the country.
Strut is a small Lincolnshire based charity that became part of KIDS earlier this year. KIDS and Strut are working together to improve the lives and opportunities of disabled children in the local area. We are now looking for 2 highly motivated individuals to take our vision forward and are recruiting the 2 following posts:
Regional Fundraiser (Community) – 18 hrs per week
£22,976 per annum pro-rata
To devise a community fundraising programme and support network in the local area. The successful candidate will develop fundraising opportunities with individual, corporate and trust supporters; researching, and organising fundraising activities enabling targets to be met.
Previous fundraising experience essential. A clean driving license and access to a vehicle during working hours also required.
For a full job description and application pack please go to www.kids.org.uk/jobs Closing date: 13 September 2010 Interview Date: 27 September 2010
For an informal discussion please ring Janice Hopkins on 01482 467540
Head of Retail – 36 hrs per week
£28,168 per annum
To assist KIDS in achieving our vision and strategic objectives through the effective development and management of KIDS Strut’s charity shops. Through the skilful and effective management of people, resources and budget you will increase sales and profits, also assisting in the strategic development of KIDS charity shops nationwide.
Experience in retail management essential. A clean driving license and access to a vehicle during working hours is required.
For a full job description and application pack please go to www.kids.org.uk/jobs Closing date: 13 September 2010 Interview Date: 22 September 2010
For an informal discussion please ring Helen Mitchell on 020 73593635 or Eugenia Pryor on 01522 527292
KIDS – working with disabled children, young people and their families
What is the Compact? This new publication identifies current 'Compact' principles and demonstrates where and how they can be applied to the commissioning of services to deliver better outcomes and improve performance. |
