Data Talks is a new virtual showcase for Essex taking place 4 to 6 March. Data Talks brings together a diverse array of public and private sector expertise all with a shared passion for transforming data into actionable insights to achieve real and positive change.
Designed specifically for the public sector by, the diverse programme of live Data Talks offers something for everyone, whether they are a senior leader setting organisation strategy, commission or manage services, or have access to data in their role.
During the 3-day conference, delegates will hear from a variety of presenters who will be sharing expertise, learning and case studies demonstrating how they turned data into action. Sessions covering topics including AI, breaking down barriers to data sharing and the importance of data ethics as organisations embrace recent technologies and approaches, are just some of the many sessions available to sign up to.
Delegates can also find out more about how digital literacy is here to stay and how, by 2023, it will become the most in-demand skill by business leaders and employees alike! Experts from the Essex Centre for Data Analytics and Office for National Statistics Data Science Campus will be presenting a joint session emphasising the need for organisations to adapt by adopting data literacy and building essential data skills across the workforce. Find out more about the session and register here https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c2dff9a9-c340-4863-80f1-aa2b4ecc38b9@a8b4324f-155c-4215-a0f1-7ed8cc9a992f
The free event is open to all those working in the public sector who will have an interest in the use of data and how it can be harnessed to the benefit of organisations and communities.
The varied programme promises to inspire, support, and connect delegates with both data and people.
You can view the full programme herehttp://tinyurl.com/Data-Talks. Please remember to register ahead of the event for sessions that are of interest.
We are looking for a Child and Young Person’s Practice Manager to lead CARA’s team of child and young person’s practitioners and manage the provision of specialist sexual violence counselling for young people (aged 13-19), play therapy for children under 12 and family support. The main emphasis of this role will be on the management, support and coordination of the team, however the post holder will also provide weekly counselling and/or play therapy, holding a small caseload of clients and conduct some assessments.
For job description and person specification, please click here.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is the replacement for European Structural Funds and supports UK government’s wider commitment to level up all parts of the UK.
UDC was allocated £1,000,000 core UKSPF to be spent over 3 years. The final year of the funding runs from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. Government guidance places the responsibility for the fund on Local Authorities and asks that they work with local partners and stakeholders on programme delivery.
To access this funding the development of an investment plan was required. Meetings with local stakeholders were held to identify local challenges and priority interventions were selected that would meet these needs.
The investment plan was approved by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and a Local Partnership Group established to oversee the fund.
Applying for year 3 funding
We are now seeking applications to deliver projects from 1 April 2024 against the following interventions:
Community and Place
E6 – Support for local arts, cultural, heritage and creative activities
Projects applying under this intervention must address at least one of the following:
Projects that deliver direct support to organisations – schools, public sector, charities and businesses – who wish to deliver arts, cultural, heritage and creative activities
Projects that establish a cultural network to improve recognition of cultural and heritage sectors at a strategic level locally, improve collaboration and increase the chances of existing arts and cultural organisations benefiting from Arts Council England and other external sources of funding
Projects that bring cultural and health/wellbeing sectors together to develop and run programmes for the benefit of residents, especially those at risk of rural isolation
E9 – Funding for impactful volunteering and/or social action projects to develop social and human capital in local places.
We are seeking projects that aim to boost the employability of young people and people seeking to reengage with the labour market.
E11 – Investment in capacity building and infrastructure support for local civil society and community groups
Projects applying under this intervention must address at least one of the following:
The rural nature of the district. Priority will be given to projects that deliver activities outside the main settlements of Saffron Walden and Great Dunmow
Projects that address health inequalities in areas of high deprivation
Programmes for smaller places which will improve and widen the use of community buildings including village halls
Projects that enhance the community transport infrastructure
Uttlesford District Council has been allocated £450,000 for delivery of projects under these interventions up to 31 March 2025.
Apply
Organisation wishing to apply under this scheme should email [email protected] for an application form.
Closing date for applications
Applications must be submitted no later than 5pm on Thursday 15 February 2024.
Assessment of bids
Projects will be assessed by a local partnership group comprising key stakeholders from the public and voluntary sector.
Bids that fail to meet the criteria are ineligible and will be rejected.
Bids will be assessed against:
the criteria set out in the UKSPF Prospectus
the extent to which the bid meets the objectives of the UKSPF
the extent to which the bid supports investment in the UKSPF priority intervention and the outputs and outcomes
Successful applicants will need to sign a grant funding agreement with UDC, provide information relating to outputs and outcomes within the specified timeframes and will also be required to participate, at a later date, in an evaluation of their project to understand whether the proposed outputs and outcomes have been met.
The Local Partnership Panel, made up of representatives from the public and voluntary sector, has being established to have oversight of delivery of the UKSPF funded projects.
Community 360 is delighted to announce the North East Essex Hyperlocal Fund administered on behalf of One Colchester, has awarded £252,018 to voluntary and community groups in Colchester. This was matched with £19,845 from the Age Well Domain and £10,994.45 from the Feel Well Domain Funding.
38 community organisations have benefited from the funding to either support and deliver local neighbourhood projects or support cross border projects in Colchester, north, central and south. 40% of the organisations had not applied for funding before.
The purpose of the North East Essex Hyperlocal Fund is to support non-profit groups based in local communities to build resilient local Neighbourhoods that help to improve health and wellbeing for its residents. From reducing the burden of deprivation and inequalities to improving mental health, tackling isolation and loneliness and improving physical health.
Do you help someone in their day-to-day life? Perhaps with their shopping, getting out and about, keeping on top of their bills or medication? Or perhaps you keep them company if they can’t get out much, or help them with personal care or housework?
It could be a member of your family that you help, or a friend or neighbour. You may help them occasionally, or it may be that most of your time is spent looking after them because they are unable to take care of themselves. You may receive some kind of payment for helping them, or like many in our community, you do what you do simply because you care.
We have launched an exciting new project called Carers Voices and would really like to hear from you about your experiences. We want to know what you feel works well, or not so well, for you and the person you are helping. We are working in partnership with Essex County Council and other agencies to make sure that your voice is heard and used to ensure that services and support are developed to meet the needs of the many people in Essex, like you, who care about others.
There will be a range of ways to share your thoughts, from joining group discussions to responding to surveys and polls. However you choose to contribute, we value your input as an Expert by Experience in helping to make the changes and have the impact that is needed.
We would be delighted to have a chat at a time that works for you. Please get in touch by telephoning 0300 500 1895 or email us at [email protected]
The MSE Charity is dedicated to supporting UK voluntary groups deliver financial life skills, which make a lasting impact on the way people think, behave and manage their money.
The January 2024 grant round is focused on funding groups working with people who are specifically impacted by one of the long term challenges listed below, to develop the personal financial life skills which will equip them for life.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is the replacement for European Structural Funds and supports UK government’s wider commitment to level up all parts of the UK.
⚠ We are now seeking applications to deliver projects from 1 April 2024.
UDC was allocated £1,000,000 core UKSPF to be spent over 3 years. The final year of the funding runs from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. Government guidance places the responsibility for the fund on Local Authorities and asks that they work with local partners and stakeholders on programme delivery.
To access this funding the development of an investment plan was required. Meetings with local stakeholders were held to identify local challenges and priority interventions were selected that would meet these needs.
The investment plan was approved by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and a Local Partnership Group established to oversee the fund.
Applying for year 3 funding
We are now seeking applications to deliver projects from 1 April 2024 against the following interventions:
Community and Place
E6 – Support for local arts, cultural, heritage and creative activities
Projects applying under this intervention must address at least one of the following:
Projects that deliver direct support to organisations – schools, public sector, charities and businesses – who wish to deliver arts, cultural, heritage and creative activities
Projects that establish a cultural network to improve recognition of cultural and heritage sectors at a strategic level locally, improve collaboration and increase the chances of existing arts and cultural organisations benefiting from Arts Council England and other external sources of funding
Projects that bring cultural and health/wellbeing sectors together to develop and run programmes for the benefit of residents, especially those at risk of rural isolation
E9 – Funding for impactful volunteering and/or social action projects to develop social and human capital in local places.
We are seeking projects that aim to boost the employability of young people and people seeking to reengage with the labour market.
E11 – Investment in capacity building and infrastructure support for local civil society and community groups
Projects applying under this intervention must address at least one of the following:
The rural nature of the district. Priority will be given to projects that deliver activities outside the main settlements of Saffron Walden and Great Dunmow
Projects that address health inequalities in areas of high deprivation
Programmes for smaller places which will improve and widen the use of community buildings including village halls
Projects that enhance the community transport infrastructure
Uttlesford District Council has been allocated £450,000 for delivery of projects under these interventions up to 31 March 2025.
Apply
Organisation wishing to apply under this scheme should email [email protected] for an application form.
Closing date for applications
Applications must be submitted no later than 5pm on Thursday 15 February 2024.
Assessment of bids
Projects will be assessed by a local partnership group comprising key stakeholders from the public and voluntary sector.
Bids that fail to meet the criteria are ineligible and will be rejected.
Bids will be assessed against:
the criteria set out in the UKSPF Prospectus
the extent to which the bid meets the objectives of the UKSPF
the extent to which the bid supports investment in the UKSPF priority intervention and the outputs and outcomes
Successful applicants will need to sign a grant funding agreement with UDC, provide information relating to outputs and outcomes within the specified timeframes and will also be required to participate, at a later date, in an evaluation of their project to understand whether the proposed outputs and outcomes have been met.
The Local Partnership Panel, made up of representatives from the public and voluntary sector, has being established to have oversight of delivery of the UKSPF funded projects.
Do you help someone in their day-to-day life? Perhaps with their shopping, getting out and about, keeping on top of their bills or medication? Or perhaps you keep them company if they can’t get out much, or help them with personal care or housework?
It could be a member of your family that you help, or a friend or neighbour. You may help them occasionally, or it may be that most of your time is spent looking after them because they are unable to take care of themselves. You may receive some kind of payment for helping them, or like many in our community, you do what you do simply because you care.
We have launched an exciting new project called Carers Voices and would really like to hear from you about your experiences. We want to know what you feel works well, or not so well, for you and the person you are helping. We are working in partnership with Essex County Council and other agencies to make sure that your voice is heard and used to ensure that services and support are developed to meet the needs of the many people in Essex, like you, who care about others.
There will be a range of ways to share your thoughts, from joining group discussions to responding to surveys and polls. However you choose to contribute, we value your input as an Expert by Experience in helping to make the changes and have the impact that is needed.
We would be delighted to have a chat at a time that works for you. Please get in touch by telephoning 0300 500 1895 or email us at [email protected]
Community360 is seeking expressions of interest for up to £1500 from local community groups and organisations who can deliver projects in the rural areas and parishes. If you would like to organise meaningful activities for people with dementia and their carers, please complete this form. Projects can run over several months or may take place at intervals. For example, funding can be used to organise a one-off event such as a summer party, or a series of engaging, seasonal activities.
We want to hear your ideas! Please complete the form below to register your interest by 31st of January 2024.