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Essex County Council have given us additional funding for businesses towards the costs of adaptations needed to make your business more COVID-safe.
If you are a small or medium-sized business, you can apply for a one-off grant of up to £5,000. The grants are only available for any eligible spending that happened after 1 June 2021 and you must have been trading on 4 November 2020.
Power Partners is launching its fifth round of funding for community organisations to combat fuel poverty and increase energy resilience.
The Power Partners community investment fund comes from UK Power Networks, the company that owns and maintains electricity infrastructure in the South East, East of England and London, distributing power to 8.3 million homes and businesses and has already invested more than £670,000 on 41 projects to date.
Community organisations and not-for-profits can apply for grants between £2,000 and £20,000 to deliver projects which support customers who are vulnerable or living in areas with high levels of deprivation or fuel poverty by increasing energy resilience. This fifth funding round focuses on support services such as income maximisation, energy efficiency advice and interventions, tariff switching and time of use tariff awareness, new registrations for the Priority Services Register; provision of energy advice training and support for frontline workers.
For more information visit https://www.community360.org.uk/power-partners-community-investment-fund/
Please see the attached job description here
To apply for this position please download and complete the three-part application form at the bottom of this page and send it to [email protected] by the closing date of Friday 17th September 2021.
Interview date TBC
Please see the attached job description here
To apply for this position please download and complete the three-part application form at the bottom of this page and send it to [email protected] by the closing date of Thursday 30th September 2021. Interview date 11th October 2021.
Our Board of Trustees have the overall responsibility for setting the vision and strategic direction of this membership organisation, with a shared passion for continuous improvement and drive to make a positive impact on Shedders across the UK.
We are seeking three (3) new individuals to contribute to the Men’s Sheds movement through their knowledge, expertise and experience. Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the UKMSA, its financial health and the probity of its activities in accordance with our constitution, legal and regulatory guidelines.
We are particularly keen to hear from people with experience in any of the following areas:
The Trustees are particularly seeking representation from people with diverse cultural and ethnic heritage to better reflect the UK population as we strive for a Men’s Shed for everyone who needs or wants to attend one.
Successful applicants must be able to attend a minimum of four (4) face to face Board meetings, the organisation’s AGM and one (1) Strategic Planning day per year. We encourage trustees to represent the charity at public events and take an active part in promotional activities as well.
Trustees are ambassadors for UK Men’s Sheds and champion its vision, mission, members and volunteers.
Please note this is an unpaid position although reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
All applications must be received by 10am on Friday 24th September 2021.
For a conversation or specific questions around these roles please contact the Chairman, John Latchford, by email on [email protected].
For an application pack click the downloads below, or email [email protected].
Welcome to the Police and Crime Plan Survey – an opportunity for everyone who lives, works and travels in Essex to have a say on the proposed priorities in the Police and Crime Plan 2021-2024.
The Police and Crime Plan 2021-2024 is a strategic document that sets out the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner’s (PFCC) vision and priorities for policing and crime reduction in Essex. The Plan is the basis on which the PFCC holds the Chief Constable to account in terms of performance, provides funding for services such as Victim Support or Community Safety Partnerships and works with community organisations to help make our county safer.
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The AIM Group specialise in finding training and employment opportunities for those who want to reach their full potential. We work with a range of employers and training providers, allowing us to bring amazing opportunities to your fingertips! We work with a range of colleges across the country to provide access to a range of level 2 and 3 online courses. All courses are self study, at your own pace with remote tutor support.
We also work with schools to provide information through The Ask Project which is on behalf of The National Apprenticeship Service. We raise awareness, provide advice and guidance to students about a range of post 16 career opportunities through a range of engaging and informative sessions – that are free of charge. These include (assemblies, workshops, CPD sessions, career fairs and parent events). This support doesn’t stop at students, we also have a range of free sessions and resources designed to help caregivers and teachers too!
The AIM Group work with a range of training providers, allowing us to shortlist the best provider for you dependent on your needs. For new starts, we provide a full recruitment service, from advertising your roles to screening candidates and getting the correct documentation in place. The government recently launched the Kickstart Scheme to support businesses in recruiting young, fresh talent. For each new staff member recruited, the government will pay employee salaries to the employer (up to 25 hours per week, minimum wage)*. We can support your business in understanding the scheme, determining eligibility, providing wrap around care for candidates and supporting with the recruitment process.
We have a friendly team of dedicated advisors, who are able to help find the perfect opportunity for you. Please contact 0203 900 3091.
Link – https://theaimgroup.co.uk/
Wednesday 8 September 2021, 4pm to 5pm.
We will be focusing on how relationships can affect our health and wellbeing.
This event is open access, so please do share this information and below graphic with your networks.
Event details:
Date: Wednesday 8 September
Time: 4pm to 5pm
Link: http://horizonsnhs.com/caring4nhspeople/
Twitter: #Caring4NHSpeople
The Find Your Active campaign is well underway and it has certainly showcased how physical activity and positive movement can come in many different forms, but the benefits are endless.
Find Your Active, powered by Active Essex is about encouraging residents to get active –however they want to. Being active means something different to all of us, whether it’s a play in the park, a spot of gardening, walking football or a game of golf…. the possibilities are endless! Knowing where to start can often be the hardest bit.
Exploring what is out there and how to do it safely is tricky too! Find Your Active is here to help, so visit www.activeessex.org/find-your-active
East of England Learning Together Programme Registration Form
Thank you for your interest in joining the FREE East of England Learning Together programme for Autumn – Winter 2021/22.
The closing date for applications is Friday, September 24th, 2021.
This regional programme is open to voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations across the East of England region interested or involved in social prescribing. Places are limited to two people per organisation.
By completing this form you agree to be contacted via email by the following Thriving Communities partners in relation to social prescribing and Learning Together programme: