Free Day of Video Editing
Message below from Rob and Dan at Brand and Culture Videos: We are offering a free day of video editing to 12 organisations! As part of our upcoming relaunch from The Content Creatives to Brand and Culture Videos, we want to support companies, charities and organisations looking to educate and support young people ahead of … Read more
New UK Government Procurement Programme
The School for Social Entrepreneurs has teamed up with Social Enterprise UK (SEUK) and Voice4Change England to launch a new programme to help charities and social enterprises bid for and win public sector contracts. They are hosting an entirely FREE series of webinars, workshops and longer programmes for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in England, … Read more
Robotic Cats for People Living with Dementia in Suffolk
Do you know someone living with dementia who would benefit from a robotic cat to support their emotional wellbeing? Janet Collins at Newmarket Rotary has raised money to purchase around 80 cats. They have allocated 30 but they are looking for people living with dementia, who also have a carer, who would benefit from having … Read more
BIPC Worcestershire – Visit Your Local Library
Whether you are thinking of starting a community micro-enterprise or have been up and running for a while, your local library might be the very best place for you to go to access support for your ideas. The following libraries in Worcestershire are part of a national network for business owners called BIPC or Business … Read more
Free consultation for Cooperatives
The Cooperatives UK Advice Team is offering a free 30 minute consultation for cooperatives to help review governance. Support includes: Governance reviews and audits Review of governing documents and policies HR help and support Financial, legal and membership advice Email advice@uk.coop to book your free session. Read more
‘Transforming Social Care’ – new website from DoH&SC
Following the publication of the social care reform White Paper at the end of last year, the Dept of Health and Social Care has launched a new website to show what’s changing, when. Take a look at the website here. Read more
Good Neighbour Scheme in Central Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity supports Good Neighbour Schemes across Central Bedfordshire. Good Neighbour Schemes (sometimes known as village care schemes) are set up and run by local residents who offer help and support to fellow residents of their town or village. All volunteers are insured and DBS checked. Most help is free, unless expenses such as … Read more
Useful resource for voluntary and community organisations and social enterprises in Central Beds
Central Bedfordshire CVS offer advice on planning, starting, running, funding and improving organisations. They are a useful resource for trustees, staff and volunteers and offer workshop sessions about safeguarding and funding. Find out more here Read more
Hospital passport for people with a learning disability who are going into hospital
The hospital passport is designed for people with a learning disability and includes helpful information about their illness and healthcare. It can be be given to hospital staff when they get to hospital. The passport asks things like: What you like/dislike How much physical contact you’re OK with What your favourite drink is What your … Read more
Launch of the new Silsoe Day Centre – Central Beds
At the end of last month, older people and adults with learning disabilities celebrated the opening of the new and improved facilities at Silsoe Day Centre in Central Bedfordshire. The site now boasts a refurbished and permanent café area on site, a full refurbishment of the existing Silsoe building, a new and bright modular building … Read more