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Tameside State of the Voluntary Sector 2013 – a report on social and economic impact


This report presents the findings of important research conducted by Sheffield Hallam University on the social and economic impact of the voluntary sector across Tameside.  It demonstrates the significant contribution of the sector to the social economy in Tameside and trends in the local sector resulting from the impact of the recession on our communities and of changes in public sector funding.

Whilst it builds on research T3SC conducted locally in 2009, the input from Sheffield Hallam University has provided much greater rigour, and the report has been produced as part of a partnership across Greater Manchester enabling the analysis and presentation of rich, borough level information alongside the wider Greater Manchester picture. The research provides a strong evidence base about how partners and the voluntary sector can work together for maximum effect in our communities, and we will be using it as a key underpinning document when forming our future strategic plans.

For the other Greater Manchester reports click here: www.shu.ac.uk/research/cresr/reports 

Themed Funding Guides

 

We have produced themed guides on funds available specifically for your group.

pdf Icon Arts Funding Guide

pdf icon Buildings Funding Guide

pdf Icon Black and Minority Ethnic Funding Guide

pdf Icon Children and young people funding guide

pdf Icon Environmental projects Funding Guide

pdf Icon Health Funding Guide

pdf icon Older people Funding Guide

pdf icon Small grants funding guide

 
 
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Funky lizard

Funky Lizard Volunteers booklet

 
The Funky Lizard network has brought together volunteers involved in families', children's and young people's groups and organisations. This booklet highlights the work that volunteers have carried out and how important volunteers are to children and young people.


Funky Lizard Volunteers Booklet

 
 
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Room Directory

Tameside Room Directory

Are you looking for an affordable room for your group?

 

Have a look at our recently updated  Tameside Room Directory 2013

If you want to advertise your space for groups to use/rent then please contact Dawn,
Tel: 0161 339 4985
Email: dawn.acton@cvat.org.uk

 

 
 
 

Directory of Droylsden Community groups

 

Here is a directory of Droyslden Community groups which includes Adult groups and children and young people groups. It also includes the details of useful Droylsden contacts.

 
 Directory of Droylsden Community Groups
 
 

T3SC's impact

 

Find out more about the impact T3SC has had on the voluntary and community sector:

 

T3SC A4 impact posters

T3SC Impact leaflets

 

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3rd Sector Works Project report3rdsectorworks logo

 
The 3rd Sector Works Project, managed by T3SC last year, demonstrated the contribution the sector makes towards tackling worklessness. The collaborative project, delivered through a partnership approach, enabled 110 residents to engage in volunteering, training or paid work. It supported 22 young people to engage in the Future Jobs Fund project hosted by 11 VCF organisations and helped six unemployed people to secure paid employment. An independent evaluation report details the success of the project and also demonstrates the innovative models used by local third sector organisations to help people get back into training and work.
 
For more information download a copy of the 3rd Sector Works Evaluation Report or the
3rd Sector Works Evaluation Report Executive Summary

 

 

 

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GMFunding.net - Funding portalGMVSS

If you are a voluntary organisation, charity or community group in Tameside, GMFunding.net is a new, free service to help you search for sources of funding for your organisation, venture or project.

 

GMFunding.net includes an online database containing details of over 5,000 funding schemes that are available in the UK from European and national sources, directed at the public, private, charitable, and voluntary and community sectors. This information is continuously researched and updated by staff at GrantFinder. It has a number of useful features for the local fundraiser. These include:

  • The latest published information on national government, trust and lottery funding
  • A link to T3SC and the ability to request support and guidance from us
    An easy to use print function for detailed grant information
  • Links to useful online resources such as information sheets and fact packs

You will need to complete a short, online registration form which will give you immediate, free and unrestricted access to our comprehensive database of funding opportunities. Registration is necessary to measure the use and value of continuing to provide this information service.

 

GMFunding.net has been set up as a partnership project between voluntary sector support organisations in Greater Manchester, including T3SC and is funded through ChangeUp, the government initiative to improve the quality of support that frontline voluntary and community groups can access.

 

 
 
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Free IT helpline for groups/orgs working with children, young people and families

 
 
Are you a voluntary, community or social enterprise organisaton that works with children, young people and families? Take this opportunity to solve your IT problems with a FREE IT helpline available until June 2012.


Open 9am-4pm Monday-Friday, Tel: 0800 028 0085 Email: support@i-trust.org.uk


This FREE service is led by Children England, funded by the Department for Educaton and brought to you by i-TRUST, part of the COVER Charity Group. i-TRUST have been providing effective IT support services to charites, voluntary and community organisatons for over six years.This project is part of a wider programme of support for voluntary and community sector organisations working with children, young people and families.

 

 
 

 

My Donate

 
BT has launched a new charitable giving website, MyDonate. Unlike rival sites such as JustGiving and Virgin Money Giving, MyDonate will not charge users a subscription, sign-up fee or commission. Instead, it will only deduct the charges made by banks for using debit and credit cards.
 
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Could you use the help of volunteers from business?

 

Greater Manchester Cares works to connect businesses with their local communities. Around 2000 people a year volunteer through Cares, most completing 1 day team challenges as well as some longer term volunteering projects.

GMC are always looking for projects with community groups and schools in economically and socially disadvantaged areas that can benefit from volunteer help.

Projects could include:

  • Garden Makeover.
  • Creating a reading garden/outdoor classroom.
  • Painting Murals.
  • Painting and Decorating.
  • Environmental Work.
If you think you have a project that fits the bill, Tel: 0161 2337760 Email: rebecca.falvey@bitc.org.uk
 

 

 

GMVSS Market Place logo

GMVSS Market Place

GMVSS Market Place is a new buying group that will enable groups to save money and time and make more ethical and environmentally-friendly choices when purchasing goods and services.

Weblink: www.gmvss.net/marketplace

 

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Working with Tameside CouncilTMBC logo


Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (TMBC) spends approximately £90 million per annum on the provision of goods, services and works. The Council is committed to providing a high quality service to meet both the current and future needs of local people. Suppliers have a key role to play and the Council encourages competition, welcoming bids from both new and existing suppliers. This guide has been produced to assist suppliers by:
  • Providing an awareness of the rules the Council must follow in inviting suppliers to bid for contracts.
  • Informing suppliers how to identify opportunities from the range of goods, services and works required by the Council.
  • Explaining how to tender for Council contracts.
  • Providing specific information relating to each Service Unit.
  • Supplier adoption – registering for the NWCE/AGMA online E-business Portal.
 


Social prescribing for mental health - a guide for commissioning and delivery

 
This guide for commissioning and delivery describes the use of non-medical interventions, sometimes called ‘social prescribing’ or ‘community referral’, to improve mental health and wellbeing.
Social prescribing supports improved access both to psychological treatments and to interventions addressing the wider determinants of mental health.
 Social prescribing for mental health - a guide for commissioning and delivery
 
 
 

 

Surviving the recession resources

'The economic downturn is creating difficulties for local voluntary, community and faith (VCF) sector organisations, as demands for services rise whilst funding gets tighter. NAVCA need to be able to help their members in their vital role of supporting their local VCF sector.' Kevin Curley, Chief Executive of NAVCA.

NAVCA recession help webpages

NAVCA (National Association of Voluntary and Community Action) has dedicated webpages to assist local infrastructure organisations to be better prepared to support their local VCF sector to avoid the worst aspects of the recession. www.navca.org.uk/recession

Fundraising HealthCheck

Fundraising HealthCheck is a free, confidential diagnostic tool to help you understand the impact of the recession on your fundraising portfolio. www.fundraisinghealthcheck.org

Recession advice portal

ACEVO has an advice and support web portal to help its members through these challenging times. ‘Recession Support’ has sections on areas such as finance, managing your organisation and CEO development. www.cutswatch.org.uk/main/

Confidential helpline

Charities Aid Foundation has set up a confidential helpline for charity leaders seriously worried about their financial situation. The freephone ‘Financial Crisis Helpline’ is staffed by experienced managers who will talk through your concerns and suggest possible steps you could take. www.cafonline.org/Default.aspx?page=16919

NCVO Recession Resources

Information on recession-proofing your organisation and crisis management. www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/downturn.asp

 

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