REAP News: December 2007

Thursday, December 13, 2007

REAP Reunion! 8th December 2007

Dear Friends!

It has been a long time since REAP members and good old friends got together to simply celebrate our long-lasting wonderful friendship. All these years you have been very supportive and helped REAP grow and get stronger. REAP Reunion was our small chance to say THANK YOU!

We were very glad to see so many of you at our social event, hear your news, watch you laugh and play games, listen to different music and share some delicious food.

Sarah, Ayo, Poornima, Olesya and Renu would like to thank you very much for coming and making our Reunion a great day!!!

West London Refugees' Events List. December 2007

HELP NEEDED: Central London Samaritans: Help make a difference and get a free £10 HMV Gift voucher
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1 December 2007, 46 Marshall Street -- Behind Carnaby Street in Soho
· Would you be willing to participate in a group discussion on where you go for support and what you think of Samaritans and other helplines? Your input can help us make a difference to the way we offer support to young people going through hard times.
· Are You 16-24?
· Of African or Afro Caribbean ethnic origin?
· Then we would love to hear from you!
Participants would be needed for no more than 2 hours on 1st of December 2007.
If you?re interested call Shaun on 020 7439 1406 - or email shaun@cls.org.uk for more details.

EVENT: West London BME&R Organisations? Networking Meeting: Meet the funders
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3 December 2007, 10:00 - 13:00, BrAVA, 3rd Floor, 144-150 High Road, Willesden, NW10 2PT
This is YOUR CHANCE to meet the funders, share your experience and views on funding processes; build contacts and strengthen the voices of BME&Refugee groups in West London.
Speakers from:· Big Lottery Fund· Diana Fund· Thames Community Foundation· BBC Children in Need
To book, please contact Poornima at REAP poornima@reap.org.uk/01895 441530 or Janpal at Southall Community Alliance on 0208 5748855

TRAINING: Report Writing Skills
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3/4 December 2007
LVSC run a variety of courses on communication skills including presentation skills, report writing, newsletters and running an information service. More information on LVSC short courses please visit : http://www.lvsc.org.uk/Templates/information.asp?NodeID=90040&i1PNID=90017&dm_i=177644061

JOB: Asylum Aid Casework Assistant
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3 December 2007 -? Closing Date; interview - a week commencing 12 December 2007
The purpose of this role is to provide a comprehensive support service to Asylum Aid?s Casework Team by administering the process of deciding which cases to take on, conducting internal and external follow-up of cases, and ensuring accurate monitoring information is kept relating to all casework procedures. For more info please contact Patrick Jones, Advice Service Manager, 0207 354 9631 www.asylumaid.org.uk

TRAINING: Business planning - an outcomes approach
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4 December 2007, 9:45 - 13:00
· Do you want to write a business plan, but don't know where to start?
· Our programme of four group seminars and one-to-one support will guide you in completing your organisation's business plan by April 2008.
· You will need to make a commitment to put time and energy into writing your business plan by the end of the programme (April 2008).
For more info please contact Sofia at Kensingtion and Chelsea Social Council via e-mail sofia@kcsc.org.uk or on 020 7243 9805.

TRAINING: Training for Development Workers
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4 December 2007
The Perofrmance Hum works to help third sector organisations achieve more. Benchmarking for Development Workers can be a cheap and effective way to improve an organisation?s performance. This introductory level course will cover: the benefits of benchmarking, a simple process for taking organisations through a benchmarking exercise, how you can help organisations get the most out of the process, practical examples and tips to illustrate throughtout. Course costs £45 for voluntary, community and social enterprese organisations, and £149 for private and statutory sector organisations. To book please visit www.sklid.org.uk

TRAINING: Introduction to Advocacy - London
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4 December 2007, 10:00 - 16:00
This course provides an overview of the different models and key skills for effective advocacy.
This day will focus on defining what advocacy is, different models of advocacy and what constitutes effective practice.
By the end of the day participants will be able to:
define advocacy and explain how it differs from other helping professions
identify different models of advocacy
reflect on personal practice and key skills after participating in a case study
Anyone new to advocacy; advocates, advocacy co-ordinators and advocacy development workers will benefit from the day.
Cost: £75 for the voluntary sector, £105 for the statutory sector, which includes lunch and refreshments.
Book online: http://www.actionforadvocacy.org.uk/articleServlet?action=display&article=998&articletype=38

TRAINING: Best practice and continuous improvement for mentoring and befriending programmes
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4 December 2007, 09:30 -? 16:00
Aims:- To provide your programme with a framework and a model of best practice against which to review your current practice
- To assist your programme in identifying and prioritising areas for attention and improvement - To encourage your programme to use the framework as part of a repeatable "continuous improvement" strategy
- To encourage the sharing of "best" practice For more information please visit http://www.mandbf.org.uk/news/eventinfo/article/1425/37/

TRAINING: Maximising Accessibility Programme
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4 December 2007, 10:00 - 13:00
This half day session will explore ways to improve the accessibility of your information - focusing on people who are blind/partially sighted, people with learning difficulties and speakers of other languages. For more information about speakers and booking see www.lvsc.org.uk/cascadelearning

EVENT: Help us shape the future of local health and social care in Hillingdon
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4 December 2007
Hillingdon Council invites you to a consultation event about developing the new Local Involvement Network (LINk) for health and social care services.
The Hillingdon LINk will be replacing Patient and Public Involvement Forums.
Tuesday 4 December
10am-12pm, Middlesex Suite, Civic Centre, Uxbridge
2pm-4pm, Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Uxbridge
Monday 10 December
1pm-3pm, Winston Churchill Hall, Pinn Way, Ruislip
Wednesday 12 December
6pm-8pm, Hayes Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Hayes
Light refreshments will be available
Please come along and have your say. For more info please visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk or call Fiona Gibbs 01895 277035.

EVENT: VCOs at the heart of Youth Matters
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6 December 2007, 09:00 - 16:30, Royal Lancaster Hotel, Lancaster GateAims Celebrating and developing the VCS? vital role in services for young people in London. A London conference for all those who work in umbrella or infrastructure organisations and support small & medium-sized VCOs with case studies from the VCS, speakers from Government Office for London and the Department for Children, Schools and Families, and an opportunity for local planning.The conference will: Celebrate and share excellent practice by VCOs; Support you to shape strategy locally; Work towards even greater engagement of VCOs with Youth Matters; Support learning about Youth Matters and the structural framework for integrated youth support; Signpost to those who can help you locally.
Please book your place by emailing vcsevent@tda.gov.uk and providing:· Your name and contact information;· Your role in your organisation; The number of VCOs that you represent; The particular focus of your organisation.

EVENT: Addressing Inequalities in Education
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6 December 2007, 10:00 - 15:00, Paul Robeson Theatre, CentreSpace, Treaty Centre, High Street, Hounslow, TW3 1ES
Empowering BME communities to assert their rights -- A public seminar.
Research shows fewer young Asian women (Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi) compared to Asian males participate in higher education. At the same time young Asian women who do participate in higher education (including primary and secondary) are not passively accepting the racial, violent and sexual harassment which are a daily part of their ?educational? life. This seminar provides a unique chance to reflect on what role education plays for Black students and plans for action.
The seminar is organised by London Development Education Centre, Azad London (The Asian Health Agency) and CEN (Communities Empowerment Network). For more details and booking information call Azad on 020 8538 7703 or email: londec@hotmail.com

TRINING: New Training on Mobile IT Consultancy
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6 December 2007 - Open Day, Central London
The main features of the Training Programme are:
Training on Troubleshooting or IT planning within a voluntary or community organization
Support in looking for volunteering opportunities as a Mobile IT consultant.
Peer Support from IT specialist within LASA and Career Advice
Limited sponsorship to National IT/CR conference in February 2008 for some participants.
Find out about networking opportunities within the IT sector ( Circuit Rider)
Travel expenses and child care support will be available
What will trainees receive?
The main aim of the training programme is to offer a specialised training package which includes an individual IT learning plan, career advice and shadow IT volunteering. The course will support Trainees to upgrade their IT skills and supported them in their pathways towards IT volunteering as Mobile IT Consultants.
If you wish to obtain further info please contact Jacky Moran at 02074264497 or send an email to jmoran@ lasa.org.uk

EVENT: Engaging with Research: Developing a new future
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6 December 2007
Learning and Skills Research Network ConferenceThe Learning and Skills Research Network conference will bring together practitioners from further and higher education, adult community learning, voluntary organisations and training providers who are interested in research and development in the Learning and Skills Sector.
For further details and to reserve a place visit: NIACE
http://www.niace.org.uk/conferences/Conferences.htm?dm_i=174295737

EVENT: Managing Immigration Locally: Dealing With Population Growth and Diversity
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6 December 2007, Westminster.
Speakers:
Liam Byrne MP Minister of State for Immigration, Nationality and Citizenship (invited)
Neil Gerrard MP Chair, All Party Parliamentary Group on Refugees
Linden Rowley Senior Associate, Institute of Community Cohesion; Joint Author of ?Estimating the Scale and Impacts of Migration at Local Level?
Keith Best Chief Executive, Immigration Advisory Service
Mark Carroll Director for the Race, Cohesion and Faiths Directorate, Department for Communities and Local Government (invited)
Cheryl Coppell Chief Executive, Slough Borough Council (invited)
This Westminster Briefing will give delegates the opportunity to discuss how best to provide effective public services, such as health, housing, education and law and order, within existing budget constraints for rapidly growing populations. This Briefing will also look at how to deal with the potential tensions communities can encounter through increased ethnic diversity.
If you wish to attend, please book online at www.westminster-briefing.com by following the ?all day conferences? link.

EVENT: PEACe/STAN Conference: Advising on Employment
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6 December 2007,9:15 - 16:00, St Albans Conference Centre, London, EC1N
This conference will feature:
- Employment Law Update;
- Safeguarding Vulnerable People and Children;
- Bullying and Harassment;
- Advising BAMER Groups;
- Flexible Working and Carers.
For more info please visit www.lvsc.org.uk/peace or www.lvsc.org.uk/stan

EVENT: Consultation on London Regional Infrastructure Business and Strategic Plans 2008 ? 11
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4 December 2007, 13:00 - 17:00, London Training & Resource Centre
Suite 402, Linton House, 164-180 Union Street, London SE1 0LH

Much of the evidence for the regional infrastructure plans exists from the 2006 London Infrastructure Development Plan (LIDP) and subsequent research. The Plans will also draw heavily on the local and sub-regional plans being completed in December/January to ensure that they reflect the needs identified for the whole of London.
Consultation Questions
What infrastructure investment should the Business Plan (3-year Delivery and Action Plan) prioritise to meet the needs of London's frontline Third Sector organisations? Where a problem is identified, please suggest a possible solution and an indicative annual cost.
At what level should each priority you identify be delivered: local (borough), sub-regional or regional?
Can you evidence need against PEGS or PEST?
What is missing? Please let us know if we have missed something of importance, providing brief evidence of need, a possible solution and indicative cost.
For more information please e-mail gabriel@lvsc.org.uk or visit: http://www.lvsc.org.uk/Templates/information.asp?NodeId=97254

EVENT: Akina Mama wa Afrika Seminar
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7 December 2007, 9:30 - 13:00, YWCA Central Club, 44 Portland Place, London, W1B 1NE
A Seminar to Mark 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2007
Theme of Seminar: Evolving Faces of GBV Violence: The Experiences of African Women in the UK.
Akina Mama wa Afrika will be commemorating this year?s 16 Days of Activism against GBV (25h November to 10th December) by holding a half-day seminar, which will focus on African women?s specific experiences. Papers will all aim to shed light on the evolving faces of gender-based violence experienced by African women by focusing on specific topics such as domestic violence, the trafficking of African women for sexual exploitation and domestic servitude and harmful traditional practices. A drama highlighting these issues will also be performed.
This seminar is a women-only event. All women are welcome.
If you would like to attend please send your RSVP to info@amwauk.org

FUNDING: Ealing Council Small Grants Fund
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7 December 2007 - Closing Date
LB Ealing have launched their Small Grants Fund. The Small Grant Fund covers four areas:
1. Complementary Education;
2. Early Years, Childcare and Play;
3. Community Support and Social Inclusion;
4. Activities for Older People.
Please note that this grant can in certain circumstances be used to cover organisational running costs (but check the guidance first). The Application Pack is now on www.ealingnetwork.org.uk otherwise it is available from Delores Graham at LB Ealing on 020 8825 6895 or dgraham@ealing.gov.uk

FUNDING: Ealing Commissioning 2008-11
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7 December 2007 - Closing Date
LB Ealing has also announced the launch of the 3-year commissioning round (replacing the Grant Aid Programme under five specifications:
? for a Borough wide Support Service for people experiencing Domestic Violence;
? for £50,000 for Community Cohesion;
? for a Borough wide Early Years Co-ordination Service;
? for a Borough wide Community Transport Service.
? For a Council for Voluntary Service;
You can download a pack from www.ealingnetwork.org.uk or otherwise it is available from Delores Graham at LB Ealing on 020 8825 6895 or dgraham@ealing.gov.uk

EVENT: Diverse Britain 2007 - Promoting Race Equality
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10-11 December 2007
The Guardian and Neil Stewart Associates present Diverse Britain 2007: Promoting Race Equality supported by the Commission for Equality and Human Rights. The event is for anyone who strives to work towards and live within a society that is fair and free, and which enables each individual to realise his or her potential to the fullest.
Themes raised by keynote speakers will be explored in interviews, discussions and workshops. There will be significant opportunity for formal and informal networking with other participants. The programme will look at the future for multiculturalism in the UK and explore how racial equality is progressing in government, education, the criminal justice system, health, culture and the arts and in business.If race equality and social justice are important to you, join leading politicians, community private and public sector leaders, academics and media commentators, in debating the big issues facing the UK, Europe and beyond.
For further information contact Natasha McDonough on 020 7324 4357, e-mail natasha.mcdonough@neilstewartassociates.co.uk

FUNDING: BAME Hidden Dimensions of Homelessness
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11 December 2007
This Conference marks the completion of ROTA's research project titled ?Linking Services for BAME Homeless Individuals?. The study examined barriers to homeless services and the service needs of BAME homeless individuals and links between mainstream homeless and BAME organisations. For more info please contact Barbara Nea, HEAR Project Officer, Race On The Agenda, Unit 101, Cremer Business Centre, 37 Cremer Street, London E2 8HD, 020 7729 1310 www.rota.org.uk

EVENT: Open Evening at the Human Rights Action Centre
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11 December 2007, 18:30 - 20:30
Amnesty International UK invites to an informal open evening at the Human Rights Action Centre. For more information please contact Alison Willis alison.willis@amnesty.org.uk or visit www.amnesty.org.uk

FUNDING: Baring Foundation - Arts Programme
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12 December 2007 - Closing Date
The 2008 Grants Programme is now open to applications. Registered charities and not-for-profit arts organisations in the UK with an annual expenditure of at least £50,000, working with refugees and asylum seekers or their host communities, can apply.
The maximum size of grant available is £75,000, which can be awarded for duration of up to three years. Grants towards core costs are available to organisations that can demonstrate the impact their work is making on the quality of life of individuals or communities. The Foundation is particularly interested in work with newly arrived refugees, asylum seekers or their host communities. The Foundation does not specify precisely what types of activity it will support but some examples may include:
· facilitating the integration of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants into their host community;
· challenging media stereotypes; and
· creating opportunities for education, training or employment in the arts or another field.
Application forms can either be completed electronically or submitted in hard copy. http://www.baringfoundation.org.uk/

EVENT: Poems from Guantánamo
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12 December 2007, 7 pm
Launch of an anthology of poems written by men imprisoned in the notorious detention centre. The panel includes:
§ Poet laureate Andrew Motion;
§ Book's editor Marc Falkoff, who is attorney to many of the detainees;
§ Moazzam Begg, former Guantánamo detainee and author of one of the poems.
They will be discussing how poetry and creativity can help sustain human dignity in conditions of extreme stress. The launch will be linked to a new schools poetry competition. Admission is free but booking is advised. Book now: http://www.amnesty.org.uk/events_details.asp?ID=545

FUNDING: Council for Assisting Refugee Academics
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14 December 2007 - Deadline, 17:00
These grants are to fund refugee academics to take academic or professional qualifications to improve their employment prospects in the UK. In addition to tuition fees, CARA grants can cover related expenses, for example: exam or bench fees, books, research, travel, equipment, and childcare. On occasion, CARA will also fund work placements clearly related to employment.Application forms can be obtained by contacting CARA by telephone on 020 7021 0880 or emailing info.cara@lsbu.ac.uk. If you are in doubt, CARA would be happy to discuss whether or not you are eligible for a CARA grant. If you fit the criteria, CARA will assist you with the submission of an application and presentation of supporting documents. If you do not fit the criteria, CARA can offer useful advice and information.

FUNDING: The Wakeham Trust
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15 December 2007 - Closing Date
The Wakeham Trust provides grants to help people rebuild their communities. They are particularly interested in neighbourhood projects, community arts projects, projects involving community service by young people, or projects set up by those who are socially excluded. They favour small projects - often, but not always, start-ups.
Grants are typically in the range of £75 - £750 For more information and to apply online visit www.wakehamtrust.org

EVENT: Third Age Foundation
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18 December 2007, 14:00 - 18:00, Irish Centre, Blacks Road, Hammersmith, W6 9DT
Third Age Foundation invites to a presentation of certificates to Third Age Foundation students. If you wish to attend please contact Third Age Foundation on 020 8748 9898 or email info@thirdage.org.uk

TRAINING: Setting up an Information Service
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19/20 December 2007
LVSC run a variety of courses on communication skills including presentation skills, report writing, newsletters and running an information service. More information on LVSC short courses please visit : http://www.lvsc.org.uk/Templates/information.asp?NodeID=90040&i1PNID=90017&dm_i=177644061

JOB: Community Projects Officer
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19 December 2007 Closing Date, Salary:£20,599 - 23,138 + £2,100 LWA, Ealing
Groundwork is the UK's leading environmental regeneration charity, working in partnership, to create communities in which people are proud to live and work. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with the desire to help regenerate the West London urban environment. As part of the Community, Education & Youth Team you will work throughout five west London boroughs engaging the community to improve parks, green spaces and the wider environment. Your work will include delivery of the Housing Improvement Programme in Hammersmith and Fulham and the Well London Community Improvement Programme. Experience and skills:
· Experience of working in community development and/or regeneration
· Delivering community projects, particularly community consultation and events
· Project and budget management
· Excellent interpersonal skills
For further information contact Sharon Harris at Groundwork West London or for an application pack, please contact Diana Smith on 020 8743 3040 or email Diana@gwk-wl.org.uk

EVENT: Brent Refugee Forum Festive Season
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20 December 2007, 17:00 - until late, 1st Floor, suite 10 Moran House, 449451
High Road, Willesden, NW10 2JJ
Come and Celebrate this Festive Season with Brent Refugee Forum and CHAT
or more information on any of the activities call 020 8459 9092 or 020 8459 9093, you can also email your request to brentrefugeeforum@yahoo.co.uk

INFO: Prince?s Trust Programmes
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The Prince?s Trust has been running programmes to support disadvantaged young people for over 30 years. The Trust works with young people aged 14 - 30 who fall into one of more of our key target groups:
Unemployed;
Offenders & Ex Offenders;
Educational Underachievers;
In & Leaving Care.
In London there is a range of programmes for young people between the ages of 14 and 30 including:
Sound Live - 1 week Music Residential & Personal Development Programme
Team - 12 week Personal Development & Employability Skills Programme
Community Cash Awards - Grant funding for youth led Community Projects
Development Awards -? Small grants to allow young people to access other opportunities
Get Into? - Vocational Skills & Employability Programme in a variety of Industries
Get Into Business - 4 week part time Enterprise Skills course
Business - Loan funding and one to one support for up to 3 years for Business Start Up
If you or your colleagues would like further details on any or all of the opportunities available for young people through The Prince?s Trust please do not hesitate to contact Jo Klin, Team Coordinator. 18 Park Square East, London NW1 4LH, T 020 7543 1457 or e-mail Tempmoor@princes-trust.org.uk

INFO: Education Action New Website
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www.education-action.org/refugeeadvocacy
Education Action, previously known as World University Service and RETAS, is announcing new and improved education and training services for refugees and asylum seekers in the UK, including free e-newsletters and training courses.

Refugee activists can get involved by:
? Visiting their online forum and resource centre for refugee advocates at www.education-action.org/refugeeadvocacy
? Keeping up to date with current issues and events by subscribing to their e-newsletter, The Advocate, here http://www.education-action.org/default.asp?pageRef=292
? Joining one of the many courses offered, including the Human Rights Advocacy course which trains refugees in parliamentary lobbying, public campaigning and international advocacy, and specialist training courses in media skills and fundraising.
To find out more about refugee advocacy, contact humanrights@education-action.org or call 020 7426 5814.

INFO: Refugee Engineer Online Database
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www.refugee-engineers.org.uk
This Database is an online resource, www.refugee-engineers.org.uk for professional refugees who have engineering qualifications and experience and are looking for work in their field of expertise in the UK. The database works like an employment agency but we also offer extra support to help the engineers with CVs, interview techniques and work placements as well as the more traditional job searches.

INFO: My New School Website for Refugee Children
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www.interruptedlearning.com
My New School Induction, Inclusion and Assessment for Refugees and New Arrivals in 17 languages (in 17 languages). www.interruptedlearning.com
It is a set of board games developed for children and parents to familiarise themselves with the school, find friends and to know the expectations in English schools. Teachers use these packs to profile the learning experiences of the children and to be able to support and set targets. If you wish to obtain more info please contact Cilel Smith for further information 01908 520465.

TRAINING: FREE Training For Women
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www.freetraining4u.org
Free training for women to help upgrade their business skills. These courses are accredited by Institute of Learning and Management ? ILM. If you would like more information please contact Carolyn Gray and Christine Barham
on 0800 321 3693 or visit www.freetraining4u.org

INFO: Working in the UK: Newcomer?s Handbook
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This book draws on the expertise of leading organisations engaged in the fields of work and of newcomers. It is aimed at advisers, representatives, advocates and other parties interested in ensuring that working age migrants are aware of their rights and of the help that is available in and out of work.
Since the first edition the content of the handbook has been significantly broadened with two specific discrimination sections (on gender and race), a separate section on refugees and asylum seekers, and a new section of employment tribunals. A number of sections have also been expanded, such as the sections on English language and on recognition of qualifications. There are also new sections on renting in the private sector, UK work culture and citizenship.
The book provides a comprehensive overview of support that is available for working age migrants in the UK. For more information please contact Jade Onofrio on 020 7582 7221 or e-mail jade.onofrio@cesi.org.uk, www.cesi.org.uk

FUNDING: Funding for 3 NVQ Qualifications
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Funding available for women who would like to achieve level 3 NVQ qualifications.
Funding is available for:
women currently under-represented overall within their occupational sector;
women under-represented at supervisor or management level within their occupational sector (this includes health and social care and education sectors);
women returning to the labour market after a six month continuous period.
All candidates must be employees.
We can offer NVQ level 3 qualifications in Management, Business and Administration, ITQ, Customer Service, Learning and Development, Health and Social Care and if you have any other ideas we might be able to help with those too! For more info please contact Joyce Dargie, Senior Consultant, Four Counties Training Ltd. http://www.fourcounties.uk.com Tel: 0208 840 5132

INFO: Business Development Support for Voluntary Organisations
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Hillingdon Community Trust is committed to developing the voluntary and community sector in its area, and as part of this has funded for the last two years a successful capacity building project through Groundwork Thames Valley. The programme aims to strengthen the capacity of voluntary and community
organisations that operates in Hillingdon Community Trust area (* West Drayton, Botwell, Yiewsley, Townfield, Pinkwell and Heathrow villages) through
? Providing support, guidance, information and training to improve the
voluntary and community sectors in these wards
? Developing community leaders through a structured learning programme
? Providing tools and systems to help groups to manage their organisation better.
How the programme will help the local voluntary and community sector
The plan is to help 20 groups over 2 years through:
Intensive one-to-one support and General organisational development support.
For more info please contact Dr Kingsley Antonipillai, Groundwork Thames Valley, Denham Court Drive, Uxbridge, UB 9 5PG 01895 839 859 or e-mail antonipillai.kingsley@groundwork.org.uk

INFO: WLA LGBT Booklet
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WLA LGBT Booklet available from Atifa Ali-Khan, Development Manager, West London Network, 07921 700546, atifa@westlondonnetwork.org.uk

TRAINING: Preparing for Work Project
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Catalyst Communities (CCHA) is working in partnership to deliver a project called ?Preparing for Work?.
- Are you unemployed?
- Are you a refugee or asylum seeker?
- Do you live in Ealing, Brent or Hounslow?
The preparing for work project can offer:
- intermediate and advanced ESOL;
- work experience;
- preparing for work courses;
- information, advice and guidance;
- travel and lunch allowance.
For more information about the Preparing for Work project contact Kerry on 020 8832 3366 or Luciana on 020 8832 2110.

INFO: Turkish Counseling Project
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Turkish speaking counselling project at Mind in Engield has now been running successfully for the last 18. There are info posters available in English and Turkish. If you require further info, please contact Ilkay Baysal, Turkish speaking administrator on 020 8884 5008 or visit www.mind-in-enfield.org.uk

TRAINING: Introduction to Media and Web Design Seminars
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This training is for the following groups:
- Black and Minority Ethnic;
- Migrant and/or Refugee;
- Isolated Rural;
- Faith.
For more info please contact Media Trust www.mediatrust.org/improving-reach or e-mail improvingreach@mediatrust.org

INFO: P3?s Navigator Centre offers help, 16 - 25+
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Information and help available with:
- Housing;
- Benefits;
- Sexual Health;
- Health and Welfare;
- Drugs and Alcohol;
- Education;
- Employment;
- Filling out forms/documents.
For more info please contact Navigator on 020 8581 1054 or 01895 462 074 or 020 8581 1056 or visit www.p3charity.com

INFO: Volunteer Centre, Ealing
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What does the Centre do?
- Brokerage;
- Marketing Volunteering;
- Good Practice Development;
- Developing Volunteering Opportunities;
- Lobbying and Campaigning;
- Strategic Development of Volunteering.
For more information please contact Ealing Volunteer Centre, volunteering@ealingcvs.org.uk or call 020 8280 2240.

HELP NEEDED: Foster Carers Needed
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- Do you have experience working with or bringing up children?
- Do you have a spare room?
- Could you offer a child a stable home life?
If the answer is yes, then you could be a foster carer and help a child to have a better future. For more info please contact National Fostering Agency on 0845 200 4040 or visit www.iwanttobeafostercarer.com

Jobs & Opportunities. December 2007

BME&R Forum for anyone who is part of a cultural or refugee group in West London
3 Dec Mon 10:00 ? 13:00 with lunch, Brent

Training on Mobile IT Consultancy (IT skills, career advice and shadowing). Asylum- seeker women are particularly welcome. Travel and childcare expenses are available.
6 Dec Thu Open Day, Call Jacky Moran
LASA, Central London 020 7426 4497

Need FREE legal advice? Call CAP. Ealing
8 Dec Sat, 020 8579 3861

Domestic Violence Awareness Training. 4 Jan 2008
Book before 21 Dec, Ealing 020 8209 4150

Grants for refugee academics now available from CARA
Call CARA, 020 7021 0880

Foster Carers needed. Do you have experience bringing up children? Could you offer a child a stable home life? National Fostering Agency, 0845 200 4040

Preparing to Work? CCHA offer employment training & advice
Call CCHA for more info, Ealing, Brent and Hounslow, 020 8832 3110

Do you want to be a Trustee of Hillingdon Play Association? Help build better lives for local children.
Call Rachel Murray, 07702754436, Hillingdon

FREE English For Care Course for nurses & midwives.
FREE Training: Improve your English, learn IT, get qualifications, get a job
Praxis, 12 weeks, Bethnal Green, London, 020 7729 7985

Workshops on children?s exclusion and underachievement at schools: emotional intelligence, assertiveness and advocacy training. Valuable skills for parents!
Call Hazel or Dee at HACCA, Hayes , 020 8582 0664

FREE Benefits and Legal Advice for disabled people
Tue mornings between 10am and 1pm
Ealing Centre, 020 8840 8573

FREE help for young people: housing, benefits, sexual health, education, employment, etc
P3?s Navigator centre, Hayes, 020 8581 1054

Training: ESOL classes for Refugees and Asylum Seekers.
No age limit!, Uxbridge 01895 272478

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