Clare Ansell

Do you think it's important for England to have a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing? We’re calling for an independent commissioner to champion the rights of older people and ensure policymaking considers the needs of England's ageing population. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/enQB5bJQ #OlderPeople #AgeingSociety #AgeingPopulation #OlderAge #Age

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We've been getting involved with Disability Pride Month, teaming up with Buckinghamshire Business First (BBF) to explore ways to help more businesses across the county achieve Disability Confident status. As a Disability Confident Leader, our commitment to closing the disability employment gap drives us to create a welcoming community for new businesses and engage with them over the coming months. Some of the key Initiatives: - Support for Current Disability Confident Employers: Enhance assistance and provide up-to-date information on sign-up and expiry dates. - Promotion: Assist BBF with their employer support document for better infographics and statistics to highlight the benefits of being a Disability Confident organisation. - Community Engagement: Strengthen connections by welcoming new sign-ups to join the forum and community. - Branding: Watch this space! We aim to see many more businesses earn this important accreditation. If you're interested in learning more or signing up for your business, visit: https://ow.ly/S0HG50SIUCm. #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityConfidentLeader

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Safeguarding and protecting people for charities and trustees What to do to protect people who come into contact with your charity through its work from abuse or mistreatment. Protecting people and safeguarding responsibilities should be a governance priority for all charities. It is a fundamental part of operating as a charity for the public benefit.

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We know that small charities rarely have budgets for training, or the capacity to send staff and volunteers to training sessions, so we developed our Elements Training Portal in partnership with NCVA Northumberland Community and Voluntary Action and Connected Voice to help. These online introductory courses are free until the end of October 2024 and are suitable for voluntary and community sector staff, volunteers and trustees. Courses are available 24/7 and you can complete them at your own pace. Training available: 🔸Getting to grips with the charity's governing document 🔸Essentials of charity finance 🔸Good fundraising: success with grant applications 🔸Introduction to good governance 🔸Adult safeguarding essentials Learn more and sign up at voda.org.uk/elements Also, coming soon... Children & young people's safeguarding Preparing to volunteer Setting up a charity Cyber security Understanding climate change Please note: You will need to create a login when you first use the Elements Training Portal. #CharityLearning #VCSE #ELearning #CharityFinance #Governance #Safeguarding

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👋 Did you know eligibility criteria for the School Condition Allocation (SCA) and Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) is now available for the 2025/26 financial year? To receive direct SCA, MATs and VA bodies must have had five or more open schools at the start of September 2024. Open schools (or their predecessors) must have also had at least 3,000 pupils counted in the spring 2024 census or the 2023 to 2024 individualised learner record (ILR). 🏫 Schools that don’t meet both the above will be eligible to bid for the CIF. #SchoolFunding #SCA #CIF #CapitalFunding #SchoolCapitalFunding

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🔦 Spotlight on Adult Care Services Carers play a vital role in supporting people across the county. Often, unpaid carers are balancing work commitments with their caring responsibilities. As an employer, we’re committed to supporting colleagues who are carers to help them combine work with care. We know that practical help can make a big difference, so we offer a range of leave options (including 5 days paid carers leave) and flexible working (where roles allow it). All our colleagues with caring roles can join the Carers Staff Network Group and are allowed time to attend meetings. We also ensure our managers are trained to support carers they line manage. We know that many people don’t see themselves are carers – if you are caring for a family member, friend or neighbour then please take a moment this #CarersWeek to find out what support is available: https://orlo.uk/FKP5t If you work with someone who is a carer, please share this link and information with them.

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Did you know? You can now begin your journey with the Children's Activities Association (CAA) for FREE by becoming a CAA Supporter! As part of the CAA’s mission to raise standards across the sector, they want to make sure all activity providers have the knowledge and support they need to ensure the safety and well-being of the children attending their classes. Here’s 5 reasons to become a CAA Supporter: 1. Community support - join the Facebook Group and attend regional meetings for free: https://lnkd.in/eA9reiaR 2. Expert advice - get your questions answered in the CAA’s Insurance and Safeguarding Clinics, and during their Facebook Lives and webinars 3. Business growth - build credibility by committing to operate in line with their Code of Practice and through association with the CAA 4. Discounts on the fundamentals - including the chance to SAVE 5% off Morton Michel's Children's Activities, Education & Training, Parent & Toddler, and Children's Sports Coaching insurance policies! Discount applies to new or renewing Morton Michel Insurance policies and must be requested when speaking to the Morton Michel team at renewal. 5. It’s FREE! Find out more and sign-up today at: https://bit.ly/458fqbw

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