To apply for this position please download and complete the three-part application form at the bottom of this page and send it to hr@mindinwestessex.org.uk 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:
Human Resources and people development
National organisational development and risk management
Increasing awareness and campaigns
IT solutions
Health and Wellbeing
Legal
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 john.latchford@ukmsa.org.uk.
For an application pack click the downloads below, or email admin@ukmsa.org.uk.
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.
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.
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:
The National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP),
East of England Regional Thriving Communities programme team at Communities 1st, and any approved training partners
Thriving Communities programme partners: Sport England, Natural England, Arts Council England, the Money and Pensions Service, Historic England, NHS England & Improvement, NHS Charities Together.
Essex County Council is offering grants of up to £20,000 to support voluntary and community projects tackling climate change in the county.
The £500,000 Climate Action Fund, which is available until March 2023, was announced at the Essex Climate Action Commission’s report launch event on July 20. The fund has been created to support the commission’s ‘Net Zero: Making Essex Carbon Neutral’ report, which makes recommendations on how all organisations, businesses, local communities and residents can work together to make Essex net zero by 2050.
Cllr Peter Schwier, Climate Czar at Essex County Council said: “We are all working to tackle the climate challenge here in Essex. I hope this ambitious fund can inspire people across Essex to act and do their bit with friends and family. It’s a great opportunity for more communities to get involved.”
A video from Danbury Park Primary School kicked off the event, with the young pupils discussing their concerns about climate change and bright ideas to help prevent its adverse effects. Further encouragement was drawn from a showcase of all the impactful projects already happening across Essex, from flood management schemes to solar panel installation, cycle hire schemes and retrofitting homes with sustainable heating systems.
The Essex Climate Action Commission revealed its recommendations on how Essex can transform itself into a net zero county as quickly as possible. These included recommendations for best practice across six core themes: land use and green infrastructure, the built environment, waste, energy, transport, and community engagement.
The Essex Climate Action Commission is an independent, voluntary, and cross-party body, made up of over 30 commissioners from the public and private and third sectors, to promote and guide climate action in the county. The online event marked the end of the commission’s first year considering how best to achieve net zero in Essex.
Lord Randall of Uxbridge, chair of the Essex Climate Action Commission, said: “The Commission’s 30 plus members include an array of experts and people who are really expert and experienced in their field. This includes not just academia, but those in the public sector, business leaders, people who really have a grounding in what the practical issues are when it comes to climate change.”
The commission’s second year will focus on green growth and green finance, establishing how the county can benefit from the many opportunities that changing to a low carbon economy will bring.
Cllr Kevin Bentley, leader of Essex County Council, said: “Climate change is the biggest issue we are facing both globally and in Essex, because it’s not just about us, it’s about the generations to come.
“Essex County Council is proud to be on the forefront of combating this alongside the Commission, and we look forward to working together with everybody who lives and works in Essex to help make net zero a reality.
“What’s more, I’m delighted to launch the new Climate Action Challenge Fund to support inspiring environmental initiatives in the region. The future truly is bright for a greener Essex.”
A new funding initiative has been launched to support local groups to deliver initiatives to improve the health and wellbeing for local residents.
The North East Essex Hyperlocal Fund will be administered by Community360 on behalf of One Colchester, the strategic partnership for Colchester and CVS Tendring on Behalf of Tendering Together.
The purpose of the North East Essex Hyperlocal Fund is to support the development of asset rich, resilient local Neighbourhoods that improve health and wellbeing for local residents. Funds can be used to support local projects and to improve residents’ lives.
The grant fund initiative is inviting applications from not-for-profit organisations, local networks and public sector partnerships such as registered voluntary and charitable organisations, community groups, tenants and resident groups, district and parish councils, faith groups and social enterprises.
The Local Government Association (LGA) has launched a new programme to support councils seeking to innovate and develop pioneering initiatives to boost digital inclusion in their communities. The Digital Pathfinders Programme will award up to £20,000 per council in England and Wales for projects that advance digital inclusion, digital connectivity such as broadband and mobile improvement programmes, and cyber security to support residents, the council, businesses and local places.
The LGA will help councils to deliver their proposed initiative which should be scalable, sustainable and transferrable between authorities.
The deadline for expressions of interest is 12pm on the 10th September 2021.