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One Community News May is a time to plan outings and events and encourage your clients to go out more. Pop in and see us at the One Community Information Centre in Fareham Shopping Centre (Osborn Mall, opposite Millets) and don’t miss our biggest event of the year, the Community Showcase at Ferneham Hall on Saturday 16 June, 10am-2pm (see front page). If you haven’t booked a space for your organisation there are a very few left.

It is also the time of year to look at how you did if your financial year ends on 31 March. How good was your budget? What worked well? Do you need to think about fundraising more? If you do, then please think of how we can help you.

Our 40th anniversary celebrations continue.

On April 7 we raised the One Community flag (see pictures bottom right); June sees our annual Volunteer Awards evenings on 6 and 7 June at Ferneham Hall, during Volunteers’ Week. In July we will be holding a 40th anniversary thank you tea party for our One Community volunteers.

Remember, thank you are the two most important words a volunteer can hear for a job well done. For ideas on thanking your volunteers, see the Volunteers’ Week 2018 website: https://volunteersweek.org/ here you can register for free and access Volunteers’ Week resources. The theme for this year’s Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) is Volunteering For All. A thank you card, cake, tea party, barbecue or outing - there are many ways to ensure that your volunteers feel valued for the contribution they make to your organisation.

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Green Tips There are a few things we can all do to have a positive impact on the planet, to avoid waste, conserve resources and fight climate change. Here’s our monthly tip from our environmental friend:

With the better weather (in between the rain storms), air dry your washing whenever possible. Hanging your washing outside instead of using your dryer will save money as well as energy, and reduce wear and tear on your clothes.

Raising the Flag for One Community Saturday 7 April 2018

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Drop-Ins at the One Community Information Centre Osborn Mall, Fareham Shopping Centre (opposite Millets)

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We are pleased to provide a platform at our Information Centre for local voluntary and community groups to reach out to members of the public.

A place for service providers to meet potential service users.

Support and information is given in a whole range of areas, from giving up smoking to finding the right equipment and adaptations if you are visually impaired. You can get advice on crime prevention and discuss policing issues at Cops and Coffee, and speak to a News reporter about your forthcoming events and activities.

Take a look at the programme on the right to see all our May Drop -Ins. If you’d like a drop-in for your organisation call Hayley Hamlett on 07702802555, or contact hhamlett@1community.org.uk

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Tuesday 1 - Quit4Life 11am1pm Wednesday 2 - Cops and Coffee 10am-12 noon Thursday 3 - Open Sight 10am-3pm Friday 4 - Fareham Disability Forum 1-3pm Tuesday 8 - Quit4Life 11am1pm Wednesday 9 - Cops and Coffee 10am-12 noon Thursday 10 - Marvels & Meltdowns 10am-1pm Friday 11 - Richmond Fellowship (mental health support) 10am-12 noon Monday 14, Southern Domestic Abuse Services 10am-12 noon Monday 14 - Cllr Keith Barton (Fareham South) 1-3pm Tuesday 15 - The News 10am -12 noon Tuesday 15 - Quit4Life 11am1pm Wednesday 16 - Cops and Coffee 10am-12 noon Thursday 17 - Friends Through Pain 1-3pm Friday 18 - Fareport Talking News 10am-12 noon Tuesday 22 - Quit4Life 11am1pm Wednesday 23 - Cops and Coffee 10am-12 noon Friday 25 - Richmond Fellowship (mental health support) 10am-12 noon Tuesday 29 May - Quit4Life 11am-1pm Wednesday 30 Cops and Coffee 10am-12 noon Tel 07702802556

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Governance Guidance Governance Guidance

Charities’ Reserves

If you are an Organiser or a Committee Member then you are most likely a Trustee for your organisation and you should be aware of your responsibilities and requirements. At One Community we realise the complexities of your roles and this regular column is designed to support you with this.

“Trustees have overall control of a charity and are responsible for making sure it’s doing what it was set up to do. They may be known by other titles, such as: Directors, Board Members, Governors, Committee Members.

Whatever they are called, trustees are the people who lead the charity and decide how it is run.

Being a trustee means making decisions that will impact on people’s lives. Depending on what the charity does, you will be making a difference to your local community or to society as a whole.

Trustees use their skills and experience to support their charities, helping them achieve their aims. Trustees also often learn new skills during their time on the board.”

From: Charity Commission /Charity trustee: what’s involved (CC3a)/: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/charity-trusteewhats-involved#find-out-more-about-being-atrustee

The most prominent UK charities in the sector hold an average of almost four months’ expenditure in reserve, analysis by Third Sector has found.

Examination by Third Sector of the accounts of 157 charities that make up its Charity Brand Index of the most best-known charities in the sector found that the mean amount of money those charities had in reserve was £23.3m.

The same charities had a mean annual expenditure of £71.7m, meaning they had an average of almost four months’ spending in the bank.

The accounts that feature in the research were the most recent ones published by each charity on either the Companies House website, the Charity Commission website or on their own websites before a cut-off point of 1 December.

The total amount of money held in reserve by the charities in the analysis was £3.7bn. In comparison, total expenditure among the 157 charities was £11.3bn, and total income was more than £11.4bn.

The analysis showed that the median amount of money held in reserve by the charities in question was £11.6m.

Andrew O’Brien, director of policy and engagement at the Charity Finance Group, said: "This data provides a valuable perspective on the financial position of the largest charities. There is no ‘correct’ level of reserves for the whole sector, but our engagement with members indicates that levels of reserves have fallen over recent years."

O’Brien said some of the fall in reserve levels could be accounted for by charities "freeing up resources through better financial management to do more good", whereas others had invested their reserves in service provision to make up for cuts in public funding.

"The most important thing that charities can do is consider their business models and think about what level of reserves they need, rather than aiming for a ‘sector standard’ such as six months or a year’s worth of reserves," O’Brien said.

"We also need to do more in the charity sector to explain reserves policies. Charities must have confidence in their decisions and be able to educate the public, stakeholders and funders about why they hold reserves. Otherwise we leave our sector open to

We are here to help At One Community, we are always happy to offer direct, specific support and advice to you and your organisation, whenever you need it. Please contact Carol Grant (pictured), our Community Development Manager on 023 8090 2460 cgrant@1community.org.uk with any queries about being a Trustee or governance issues such as constitutions, policies, safeguarding, funding.

Be confident that if we don’t know the answers, we’ll know someone who does!

Topic this month: Charities’ money in reserve

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Governance Guidance/Information the risk of being accused of wasting money."

For support with governance, including financial management, contact our Community Development Team on 023 8090 2400 or information@1community.org.uk.

Why Volunteers Leave Researcher Lisa Hornung has recently written a blog on why people stop volunteering. It tells us that at least 5% of the people who leave could have been persuaded to stay had their charity thought about how the engage better with their volunteers. They gave the following reasons:  Felt the group/organisation was badly organised  Felt my efforts weren’t always appreciated  It was too bureaucratic/too much concern over risk and liability  Didn’t get to do the things I like to do If you would like some help on any of these aspects do talk to our Volunteer Centre team on 023 8090 2458 or volunteer@1community.org.uk

onwards. In addition to public events and focus groups of young people, two events have been arranged to help providers of short break activities find out more about the consultation proposals.

Booking is required to attend these events. Please contact short.break@hants.gov.uk. The events will be held on 9th and 15th May at Winchester Discovery Centre.

The full consultation document and details of how to submit your response can be found on Hantsweb.

Second Sight Magazine Open Sight’s magazine is published three times a year and the latest edition is now available. Access it from their website here. Open Sight is a Hampshirewide charity that offers a range of services for those with, or at risk of sight loss. These range from home visits and benefits advice to family support services and social clubs.

Volunteer Centre Outreach

Children and Young People Short Breaks consultation From Action Hampshire The Short Break Activities Programme provides support to parents or carers of children and young people with disabilities. Short Breaks has a budget of £3million. Hampshire County Council (HCC) Children’s Services Department proposes that £1million savings could be achieved through the reshaping of the current Short Break Activities Programme.

HCC is seeking views on proposals to change its Short Break Activities Programme. The consultation opened on Monday 12 March and will close at midnight on Sunday 3 June 2018.

There are a total of 9 proposals relating to:  eligibility and access  reform of the Gateway card system  bring the Short Break Activities Programme in line with statutory requirements  define a short break The changes could be effective from April 2019

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Looking for volunteers for your organisation?

Looking for a volunteering role that’s just right for you?

Come and see us at: Thursday 3 May—Highlands Hub 10am-12 noon Tuesday 8 May—Fareham College (for students at the college) Wednesday 9 May—Portchester Library 10am-12 noon Friday 11 May—Stubbington Library 10am-12 noon Monday 14—Fareham Library 10am-12 noon Tuesday 15 May—One Community stand at ASDA all day Wednesday 23 May—Broadlaw Community Centre 10am-12 noon

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Information Fareham Borough Council Community Action Team (CAT) Meetings

NHS Youth Forum Applications for places on the 2018-2019 NHS Youth Forum are now open.

The NHS Youth Forum brings together a diverse range of 25 young people aged 14-25 with different skills and experiences. They currently have the opportunity for 13 new members to join the group from June 2018 to March 2019.

Applicants must have experience of using healthcare services and/or being a carer, have taken part in a local, regional or national health project, forum or campaign and are passionate about youth representation, advocacy and the improvement of health services for all young people.

Visit their website to download the Application Pack http://www.byc.org.uk/uk/nhs-youth-forum To apply, young people must send a completed Application Form and Diversity Monitoring Form to nhsyouthforum@byc.org.uk by Wednesday 16th May 2018 at 10am.

If you have any enquiries please email: nhsyouthforum@byc.org.uk

Campaign for the Protection of Rural England Countryside Awards 2018

What are CAT Meetings?

Listening to your views is essential to the Council providing better services. One of the ways the Council listens to residents is by holding public meetings, known as Community Action Team (CAT) meetings.

The meetings are a great way to keep up to date with what is going on in your local area.

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The annual CRPE Countryside Awards are once again open for entries. They are looking to award community and voluntary groups that support CPRE Hampshire’s mission in protecting the countryside.

The awards are designed to celebrate our beautiful, diverse and thriving countryside and recognise those who are working to sustain it. NEW for this year is Hampshire’s Choice. For the very first time, the public will be asked to vote, from all the finalists, who they think should win a cash sum of £500, giving potential applicants even more incentive to get their award submissions in.

The deadline for entries is 5pm, Thursday 31 May 2018.

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22 May 2018 Ferneham Hall, Fareham 7-8.30pm 25 May 2018 Portchester Parish Hall, 7-8.30pm 6 June 2018 Holy Rood Church, Stubbington, 78.30pm  11 June 2018 Malt Room, Titchfield Community Centre, 7-8.30pm  19 June 2018 Victory Hall, Warsash, 7-8.30pm The Council Leader will give a talk on what's going on in the local area, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions.

Topics for the CAT meetings will include updates from One Community about voluntary and community activity in the borough and a local update from the Hampshire Police.

If you have information or events to share in Network, please send to Julia Allan on jallan@1community.org.uk

Information documentary “Resilience”. A short trailer for the film they will be showing is here https://vimeo.com/137282528.

At this and other events, CIS’ters have invited other agencies to take part in the expert panel Q&A discussion that follows the screening to explore the role of professionals and others in helping to repair and build resilience plus treating and preventing toxic stress.

Tickets are available for the 2 May via Box Office https://www.hants.gov.uk/shop/product.php? productid=51309 or email admin@cisters.org.uk for other dates and Hampshire/IoW venues.

CIS’ters Raising Awareness of Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Research into Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) demonstrates a wake-up call that services need a radical re-design to provide early intervention. Ten ACEs are identified in the international research:  Physical abuse  Sexual abuse  Emotional abuse  Neglect  Mental illness of a household member  Problematic drinking by a household member  Drug misuse by a household member  Divorce or separation of a parent  Domestic violence towards a parent  Imprisonment of a household member CIS’ters is going to be hosting a number of events during this financial year, across venues in Hampshire, linked to raising awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). The first is at the Winchester Discovery Centre on 2 May 2018 and includes a screening of international award winning

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Training One Community Training, Workshops and Information Service

MANUAL HANDLING AND FIRE MARSHAL TRAINING WEDNESDAY 2 MAY 2018, 9.30AM – 2.00PM (INCLUDING ½ HOUR LUNCH BREAK) The aim of this course is to give learners the essential knowledge and skills required to handle objects using safe principles and techniques to avoid injury or ill health. On successful completion of this course the learner will be qualified to:  operate within the legal boundaries with regard to the Manual Handling Regulations  use safe manual handling techniques  recognise and avoid injury caused by poor manual handling.  employ good handling techniques using biomechanical principles  carry out manual handling risk assessment  use and carry out visual inspections of handling equipment  understand the types and uses of equipment The second part of this course gives learners the mandatory knowledge and skills required to prevent fire from starting, to effectively react to a fire incident and to act as a fire marshal in the workplace.

Cost: £60 per person (please bring your own lunch).

Venue: Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington Lane, Stubbington, PO14 2PP HEALTH AND SAFETY IN CLUDING COSHH WEDNESDAY 16 MAY 2018, 9.30AM 12.30PM The aim of this course is to give learners the essential knowledge and skills required to recognise and avoid the fundamental causes of injury and ill health within their workplace. The course is aimed at managers and all staff within the workplace. It is tailored to be workplace and premises specific and focuses on the daily health and safety issues faced by workers in their specific working environment.

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On successful completion of this course the learner will be qualified to:  Operate within the legal boundaries with regard to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated regulations.  Recognise hazards in the workplace.  Carry out and implement risk assessment.  Manage COSHH.  React to electrical, gas and water emergencies and how to maintain security within the workplace.  Understand how to comply with policy and procedure.

Cost: *Free - for Fareham Community Buildings Network only Venue: Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington Lane, Stubbington, PO14 2PP FREE ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS SESSION FRIDAY 25 MAY 2018, 9.30AM – 10.30AM This awareness session is for those who work with or meet elderly people as their front line clients or in a voluntary capacity, in their home or in a group setting.

It will give an insight into the problem of elder abuse:  what is elder abuse?  how to spot it  what to do if you have any concerns Financial abuse will also be covered in the session.

Cost: Free (donations for refreshments welcome) Venue: One Community. 16 Romsey Road, Eastleigh SO50 9AL FREE DEMENTIA FRIENDS INFORMATION SESSION TUESDAY 12 JUNE 2018, 9.30AM - 11.30AM Dementia Friends is an Alzheimer’s Society led initiative which aims to increase dementia awareness and change the way the nation thinks, talks and acts about dementia.

A Dementia Friend is someone who has attended a one hour information session and has committed to an action that will make the lives of people living with dementia a little bit better. Anyone of any age can be a Dementia Friend and every action counts - from helping someone to find the right bus to spreading the word about dementia on social media.

Come along to this free session to learn more about dementia, what it’s like to live with dementia and how to turn that understanding into action.

Cost: Free

Training Venue: One Community, 16 Romsey Road.

Eastleigh SO50 9AL *This course is for members of the Fareham Community Buildings Network only. If you are a Fareham-based group interested in joining this network, please contact the Community Development team on 023 8090 2400.

An Eastleigh Community Buildings Network is coming soon to the borough - let us know if you are interested in joining.

For further information about One Community Training and Workshops, or to book your place please contact Rachel Webb 023 8090 2400 info@1community.org.uk

Transgender Awareness Training The next set of external training courses from Chrysalis will run in Southampton on Thursday 10 May as follows:  2-5pm Transgender awareness  6-9pm Working with Transgender Clients An alternative course is Counselling Transgender Clients, which can be run in place of one of the above courses depending on interest.

Sessions are for three hours, with a break in the middle; tea and coffee are provided. All attendees will receive brief course materials and a CPD certificate. The cost is £40 per person per session. Concessions: £20 per person for voluntary organisations, £10 per person for students and unwaged.

Chrysalis also offers bespoke training courses, an example of which is a 3-hour training course at your place of work for up to 15 people for £300 plus expenses.

Finally they offer Toolbox Talks, which give a 20-minute introduction to gender awareness and the support Chrysalis offers to trans people and their significant others. Toolbox talks are provided for expenses only.

If you would like to book, or would like further information on any Chrysalis courses, please contact them on 01489 589111 or email office@chrysalis-gii.org.

Introduction to British Sign Language An exciting short course in Eastleigh - only £30 per person!

In the course you will learn BSL communication skills at beginner level relating to the following topic areas:  learning the fingerspelling alphabet  greeting people  using numbers  weather  transport and getting around The course is on Thursday 17 May 10am-1pm at: Boardroom B NHS West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group Omega House 112 Southampton Road Eastleigh SO50 5PB Interested? Please reserve and pay for your place as soon as possible before the spaces run out! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-tobsl-eastleigh-hampshire-tickets-44913742212

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This workshop will cover the following topics: Lone working - the law and the responsibilities of both employer and employee Risk assessment - identifying and assessing risk Tracing systems - ensuring staff are traceable and procedures in place Travelling safely - practical tips for relevant modes of transport Home visits - best practice for safety while conducting home visits The hazards of Harassment, Stalking and Domestic Abuse Understanding aggression - including ONE COMMUNITY NETWORK: PAGE 9

Training/Funding recognising the early warning signs  Conflict management - including physical and verbal de-escalation and defusion techniques  Post incident support - reporting and the responsibility of employer and employee Venue: Artsway, Station Rd, Sway, Lymington SO41 6BA Date: Thursday 14 June, 1- 4.30pm Cost: £10 per person Please contact Debbie Grace for more details, 01425 482773 or email debbie.grace@cfnf.org.uk or book online

FUNDING Jewson - In the Community Jewson supports the communities in which it operates. All branches are encouraged to become involved in local activities by donating materials, expertise or time to local organisations and community projects. On a national level, Jewsons has fundraised over £1,450,000 since its launch in 2002. www.jewson.co.uk/working-withyou/supply-chain-partnerships/infrastructure/socialresponsibility

Screwfix Charitable Grants

Screwfix raises funds to support projects that will fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community facilities for those in need throughout the UK. Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis. It currently offers local registered charities and not for profit organisations funding of up to £5,000. All applications are reviewed individually in February, May, August and November http:// www.screwfix.com/help/screwfixfoundation/

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The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation A medium-sized grant making foundation giving grants to small, well-established organisations who address local issues in areas of extreme urban deprivation, or in remote and fragile rural communities. http:// trusthousecharitablefoundation.org.uk/about-us/

Rosa, the UK Fund for Women & Girls Rosa is pleased to open the third round of its flagship grants programme, Voices from the Frontline. Voices from the Frontline supports women’s organisations to shine a light on their fight for gender equality in the UK. It resources advocacy, campaigning and activists with lived experience of injustice and inequality – giving voice especially to women facing intersecting disadvantages including race, class, sexuality, disability, poverty or migration status.

The programme offers grants of £500£3,000 to support charitable campaigning work across Rosa’s four pillars (leadership and representation, safety, health and economic justice). Based on the evidence of inequality, and their analysis of what change could look like, they’re looking for new voices to stand up and take action: “Together we can make change happen faster.”

The first two rounds of Voices from the Frontline have supported organisations and campaigns like Basis Sex Work who were awarded £2,000 to work with sex workers in Leeds, challenge stigmas the women face and help improve their wellbeing through the production of a booklet of poetry and art. And Women in Sport, who were granted £2,000 to use ‘Women’s Sport Week’ to launch a campaign about the visibility of sporting role models for women. This campaign reached over 10.5 million people and led to Women in Sport securing larger funding from Comic Relief.

To date, Voices from the Front Line has supported 44 grassroots and national women’s organisations across the UK. Tackling issues that have a wider impact on women beyond the direct recipients of grants.

For further information click here.

Funding/Events Healthwatch Community Cash Fund The Healthwatch Community Cash Fund 2018/2019 is now open for applications. They welcome applications from individuals, community and voluntary groups and organisations (excluding statutory organisations).

Funding is available to local groups for new ideas that explore people’s experiences of local health and care services. This year the focus in on projects that support people to stay well and prevent ill health, both now and in the future. For example, projects that focus on positive lifestyle changes and self-help around drug use, alcoholism, falls prevention, obesity and diabetes.

The maximum funding available is £2,000 and the cut off point for applications is 5pm on Thursday 31 May. Successful applicants will be informed by 5pm on Friday 22 June.

Successful applicants will be required to invoice for funding in one payment at the start of the project in July 2018.

Need more information? Call on 07702336751 Please send applications to: Healthwatch Hampshire, Freepost RTHH-KGST-ZRBC, Westgate Chambers, Staple Gardens, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SR. Or email it to: rosie.bird@healthwatchhampshir e.co.uk For assistance with funding contact our Community Development team on 023 8090 24500

Fareham Men’s Shed On Wednesday 23 May Fareham Men’s Shed is having a welcome day at the Titchfield Festival Theatre, 73 St Margaret’s Lane Titchfield PO14 4BG Fareham Men’s Shed is a craft and social centre mainly for retired people, organised and run by its members for the benefit of all. If you are interested please come along, have a cuppa and a chat, and take the opportunity to see what the Men’s Shed is all about.

Please note - no disabled facilities at present - these are under construction.

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Events Warsash History Through The Ages Saturday 26 to Monday 28 May, 10am-4pm Victory Hall, Warsash, Adults: ÂŁ3, Children under 16: Free A 3-day exhibition of local history, photographs, documents and artefacts, with the aim of generating interest in the Local History Society.

Scanning facilities will be available for adding to the archives photos and/or information that anyone can bring to the exhibition. A draw will be held and refreshments will be available.

Right Royal Curry Night For Breast Cancer Haven Everest Cuisine 1 Queensway, Southampton SO14 3AQ Friday 18 May 2018, 7.30pm-midnight Celebrate the Royal Wedding with a curry and entertainment, including magician Paul Newton, singer Martin Murphy and DJ Dave Sutton. ÂŁ20 per person for unlimited starters, mains, naan and rice, with ice cream dessert.

To book your click here: or call 01329 559 303

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