From today the CRB will start to accept the new style CRB application form for processing.  This means that you can start to send completed new style CRB forms into B&NES People Services for countersignatory.  Please be aware, however, that the CRB will not start processing the new style forms until 26th July and then in the order in which they have been received.  As a result a considerable delay in the receipt of Disclosure Certificates for the next 4-8 weeks is anticipated.  View the CRB E-Guide which can be found here CRB Application e-guide

Two guides have been produced by B&NES People Services, one for the Applicant and one for the ID Checker on how to complete the new form.  Please also see the CRB Continuation Sheet as additional information may only be submitted on this form. 

 

B&NES Council have also issued a Briefing to Umbrella Organisations (2 June). - to advise you of the latest information they have in respect of the delay of the implementation of ISA. This briefing includes the following information regarding the new forms 'People Services have been allocated a set provision of new forms for umbrella customers that regularly process large numbers of CRBs in a year. These will be distributed shortly – please be aware that you will only receive a small number of forms and that further forms cannot be supplied immediately. Those who process less frequently will receive forms after 26 July when we are able to order further stock. So that we can protect supplies, we would also ask umbrella organisations to consider delaying any current 3 yearly CRB re-checks until October/November. The normal process of re-checks must resume at that point'. Download the whole briefing

 

Dorothy House is an umbrella body for CRBs. The charge is £8.50 plus VAT, regardless of whether the CRB is for staff or volunteers because they have to cover costs, postage etc. Clearly there is no charge made by the CRB itself for volunteers. If anyone wants to know more please contact Sue Kirkwood at Dorothy House (01225 722988).

Other contacts for CRB checks in Bath:

	Tracey Cook - Theatre Royal Bath. egg.admin@theatreroyal.org.uk  Tel: 01225 823 433
	Claire Young - HSB People Services Manager B&NES. Claire_young@bathnes.gov.uk  Tel: 01225 395 295

 

New ACEVO Website Cuts Watch provides information about spending cuts and sets out action that voluntary sector leaders can take as funders’ budgets are reduced. The website also has information on how organisations can negotiate with funders, challenge poor funding decisions and demonstrate their impact. http://www.cutswatch.org.uk/main/

 

Trustee induction - a neglected necessity - Third Sector, 22 June 2010 'As few as one in four charities runs induction training for trustees. Alex Blyth finds out why this is the case and looks at the options for charities that want to bring their trustees up to speed' Read more here.
 

Guerrilla e-marketing  Thursday 01 July 09:30 - 14:00 in Bristol This FREE seminar will look at the marketing opportunities presented by the explosion of social networking sites and marketing opportunities presented by the professional use of email marketing, including ...
How to build your subscriber list ...
Creating attractive, informative emails ...
How to avoid being classed as a spammer ...
Insight into some applications that will manage the whole email marketing process
This seminar has been designed for owners and senior decision makers of growing businesses who already have a basic understanding of the internet. It will offer an insight into e-marketing, helping you to identify the pros and cons, particularly when working with suppliers when undertaking promotional activity. Venue: Showcase Cinema de Lux,  Cabot Circus, Bristol , BS1 3BX.  Booking and further information: events@businesslinksw.co.uk or tel: 0845 0707 747

 

YouTube - an Example of How to Spread Your Message - with an idea that will capture the imagination and minimal costs you can spread awareness of your organisations message or campaign on YouTube. See the Third Sector Digital Campaign of the week from Medic Alert.

 

"Green Money and Community Empowerment: Local Currencies for Community Empowerment"  Free Talk Sun 4th July 5:30 in Bath. The Love Lounge, Back of the Bell, Walcot Street.  Local currencies are forms of money created by communities for local circulation. They return monetary decision-making directly to the community. Come and see how community currencies can benefit Bath. In association with BathLETS www.bathlets.org.uk  and Transition Bath Economy Group www.transitionbath.org . Contact Brendan for more info: brendan@maher.org.uk

 

B&NES Local Involvement Network (LINk) Tuesday 6th July 10am – 12 noon at The Manvers Street Baptist Church, Bath, BA1 1JW.
Topics will include: “Preparing Services for the Future” and “Urgent Care”  The Local Involvement Network is a way of supporting people to have their say on health and/or social care services. Individuals, charities and organisations that have an interest in these local services are encouraged to attend. For more information tel: 0117 9232288 or e-mail: contact@baneslink.co.uk

 

"Living Together" - Debating Race Equality in the South West. Thursday 8th July 2010, in Bristol.  The Runnymede Trust, in association with BSWN, is hosting a “Question Time” style debate with local politicians and race equality experts.
Find out more and book your place at: http://bswn.org.uk/training/living-together-debating-race-equality-in-the-south-west

 

Get Involved at Abbots Wood - see programme of volunteer events at this community woodland  - download here.

 

One Children’s Workforce in  Norton Radstock (0-11) Friday 16th July 9:15 for 9:30 – 3:00 at Victoria Hall, Norton Radstock Town Council Offices (Opposite Norton Radstock postal sorting office).  Covering the area Peasedown, Radstock, Midsomer Norton, Paulton.

Aims of the day : To...
• discover what the data is telling us about the area
• learn more about the part that others play in the delivery of services to families with children (0 - 11years)
• share what it is that you do
• learn more about what Children’s Centre Services are and what they offer.

Lunch will be provided. Please call 01225 396858 or contact alex_hobbs@bathnes.gov.uk  to book a place. See Flyer.

 

Mad Dash (or Toddle!) for the Forever Friends Appeal Sunday Morning, 18th July at the University of Bath. Whatever your age or ability it’s the race for you. Sign up to raise money to help finish the fundraising for the pioneering and sustainable new premature baby unit for the region here at the RUH. Forever Friends are running a promotion so that everyone who visits and downloads entry forms from their website and returns them to by Friday 2nd July gets a free NICU bear, which can be collected on the morning of the event! Visit: www.foreverfriendsappeal.co.uk  , click on the 'events' tab at the top and then click on the Mad Dash poster to reach the forms.
 

Introducing a New Resource - A Framework for Collaboration Thursday 22 July from 10am – 1pm at The Vassall Centre, Bristol.  Commissioned by West of England Consortium and developed by Social Enterprise Works, this resource booklet sits alongside Managing in Tough Times developed last year. Read more about this resource. To book a place at this event, please contact sam@socialenterpriseworks.org  or call Sam on 0117 9070080.