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NEWS SDS Resource and Training Programme SCLD has produced a new performance improvement resource for service providers and a programme of free training events for organisations wanting to use it. Progress in Personalisation is a self-assessment framework that helps provider organisations measure the progress they are making towards delivering personalised support. In the move towards self-directed support, this tool will not only help providers understand their current effectiveness, but also develop an Action Plan to help them improve. It is aimed squarely at supporting organisations both to identify and evidence the impact their service makes to people’s lives. Progress in Personalisation has been developed in Scotland over the last three years, with the involvement of people who use self-directed support and their families at the heart of its design. It was developed by SCLD, Heartfelt Ltd and Integratis Consulting. It has been developed to be used by adult service providers for: • People with learning disabilities • People with mental health problems • People with physical disabilities • Older people Progress in Personalisation comes in two formats – as a paper document, and as an Access database. The database allows for easier completion, action planning and tracking of progress over time. These resources are available on SCLD’s website. In addition, SCLD are offering a free training programme to support organisations to implement this self-assessment process painlessly. We will be offering a two day programme in Aberdeen on the 27th Oct 2015 and 3rd Mar 2016 Each organisation/delegate books for both dates. On the first day you will learn how to use the framework. On the followup day you will address implementation issues, and learn about advanced techniques. Training will be delivered by SCLD, Heartfelt Ltd and Integratis Consulting. To book a place at our events, follow this link: http://www.scld.org.uk/scld-events/training-booking-form/ Poor People are Lazy Say a Worrying Number of Scots Original Article by Graham Martin, TFN http://thirdforcenews.org.uk/tfn-news/poor-people-are-lazy-say-a-worrying-number-of-scots A shocking number of Scots think poverty is caused by laziness, according to new charity research. Cyrenians, which published the poll, says the findings show there is still some distance to go in challenging public perceptions of those in need. More than a quarter (28%) of those polled by the anti-poverty challenge thought people were poor because they are too lazy to do anything about their circumstances. The survey was commissioned as part of Cyrenians’ newly launched Tell Your Story campaign aimed at changing how the public views those who are struggling. It found that 24% believed a lack of willpower was another contributory factor to people living in poverty. At the same time, the majority thought that unemployment (76%), addiction (59%) and family circumstances (56%) are main causes of poverty. Scottish people believe early intervention and working with those most at risk, along with providing more jobs, are the best ways to reduce poverty. ACVO NEWS | NEWS | FUNDING | LOCAL EVENTS | NATIONAL EVENTS | VACANCIES | VOLUNTEERING Page 6
FUNDING If you need to discuss any funding issues for your organisation, please do not hesitate to contact ACVO’s Funding and Business Planning Officer, Alison Chandler on (01224) 686054 or e-mail funding@acvo.org.uk Fairer Scotland Engagement Fund Extended Funding available for more organisations with an extended deadline Small to medium-sized community groups and voluntary organisations are being encouraged to act now for a fairer Scotland by applying to the Fairer Scotland Engagement Fund. The Fund is now being opened up to organisations with an annual income of up to £250,000 to host a discussion and ensure as many voices as possible are heard. Eligible groups have to act fast though, as the extended deadline for applications is 16 November. Events should take place by 23 November and reports submitted by 27 November. Eligible costs for an event include venue hire, refreshments, interpreter, facilitator, childcare, equipment hire, travel expenses and promotional materials. In total, costs of £75 - £300 (or £500 for larger events) can be claimed. Constituted organisations with an annual income of up to £250,000 can apply, or larger organisations can apply on behalf of un-constituted groups. If you’d like further information about the Fairer Scotland Engagement Fund, which organisations have previously been funded, or what has been funded in your area please contact the Fairer Scotland Engagement Fund team at Voluntary Action Fund on 01383 620780, email us at fairerscotlandenquiries@vaf.org.uk or visit our website at http://www.voluntaryactionfund. org.uk/funding-and-support/fairer-scotland-engagement-fund/. Participatory Budget funding for work with young people in regeneration areas Aberdeen City Council agreed to allocate £100,000 of its 2014/15 underspend towards under 12s clubs and youth work in the city’s regeneration areas. Those areas are: Northfield Total Place (Middlefield Northfield Cummings Park Mastrick), Tillydrone, Woodside, Seaton and Torry A participatory budgeting process will be used for distributing this funding. This involves supporting and empowering citizens (in this case young people) in local communities to make decisions about how, and on what, budgets are spent on. Funding is available towards equipment/materials, building improvements, staffing and running costs for the following purposes: • develop activities for 12 – 25 year olds, and can include accredited and non-accredited activities for young people including youth democracy, youth action, sports, arts, and learning activities etc. Secondary school age pupils will take decisions about what activities they would like funded. This would not preclude young people older than school age participating in the chosen activities. • Under 12s clubs which support primary school age children to develop through a range of activities including arts and crafts, educational trips, games, sports, etc. Process for Allocation – “Dragon’s Den” approach Potential youth work providers (including existing and potential youth work providers), are invited to develop and present a “pitch” of what they would deliver in relation to youth work and/or under 12s work in one or more of the identified communities. The pitch may be for all or some of the funding available. (Similar to a Dragon’s Den approach.) Young people within each identified community will be invited to vote for their preferred “pitch”. The process may involve young people participating, whilst in their local primary and secondary schools, by viewing the “pitches” via “streaming” and voting via mobile devices. Such a process could allow for as many as possible of the young people in the local area to simultaneously select their preferred activities. Support for community organisations wishing to “pitch” their proposals can be provided by local Capacity Building Staff. Apply/More Information ACVO NEWS | NEWS | FUNDING | LOCAL EVENTS | NATIONAL EVENTS | VACANCIES | VOLUNTEERING Page 7
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