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Promas CIC has launched a new telephone support service for unpaid carers, to meet the needs of people for whom Zoom, Facetime or Skype are more than they can manage. The service offers 3 45-minute telephone support sessions at the carer’s choice of time and date. The subjects are: managing stress in your caring role caring for dementia carers coping Read more...

Playlist for Life is offering a unique opportunity to Members of Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum, to access a free Music Detective Skills Session and resources to support mental health and wellbeing in the voluntary sector. Playlist for life is a dementia charity and though the training raises awareness of dementia and the power of personalised music, much of the information Read more...

Playlist for Life is offering a unique opportunity to Members of Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum, to access a free Music Detective Skills Session and resources to support mental health and wellbeing in the voluntary sector. Playlist for life is a dementia charity and though the training raises awareness of dementia and the power of personalised music, much of the information Read more...

From rapid-response to longer-term employment interventions, we’ve something for everyone and want to ensure that no-one is left behind in their aspiration to find work. We offer a blended delivery model incorporating digital, remote and face-to-face support. ‘Work and Health Programme’ and ‘JETS’ – What’s the difference? Work and Health Programme Longer-term, tailored support for up to 21 months. Who Read more...

Porthcothan, near Padstow is the venue for workshops taking place during half term for women and girls.  They take place between Saturday 24 October and Friday 30 October, and will include Art, movement, textiles, drama and singing – as well as social distancing. Find out more by emailing hello@greenhamwomeneverywhere.co.uk Read more...

Local Trust is holding an online event on 20 October, from 12-1.30pm called “Towards resilience: redesigning our systems for a better future”. This will look at what a resilient Britain could look like, exploring how we can learn from the weaknesses exposed by COVID-19.   Following on from our recent report, Towards Resilience, we will be looking at the lack of Read more...

Argyle Community Trust is launching a new pre-apprenticeship programme, in partnership with Carn Brea Leisure Centre. Carn Brea is already home to the Trust’s Post 16 Education & Football Development programme, and PAFC Apprenticeships. The new programme is an opportunity for individuals to achieve industry recognised qualifications, and Sports and Active Leisure work experience placements, that will lead to a Read more...

The Advocacy People can offer training to peer support groups to provide to provide Peer Advocacy, supporting them to maintain the boundaries required by advocacy. These training sessions last a day and include a workbook. Our aim is to support people to self-advocate, learning lifelong skills to empower and build confidence in themselves. As part of the Community Advocacy contract Read more...

ONLINE – 22 October, 10am-4pm This event is open to all members of the Armed Forces Community, this includes Service Leavers, Veterans, Reservists and Service Spouses. The event will be on a number of virtual platforms, We are giving you the exciting opportunity to engage face to face with local employers who have current vacancies or looking to recruit in Read more...

Clinks has recently let us know about 3 events coming up that might be of interest to organisations working with criminal justice: Violence in young people KIP Education is hosting a one-day conference on new trends of violence among young people on 22 October, online, costing £45-£125. The conference will bring together leading academics and inspirational teachers to ensure professionals Read more...

A programme of free classes and activities starting 12 October at St Mary’s Church, Chapel Street, Penzance TR18 4AP. Bookings must be made in advance by phoning or texting 07795 936257. DAY TIME ACTIVITY Mondays 11.15 – 12.15 Yoga (max 8) 12.30 – 1.00 Bread and soup Last Monday of month 7.30 to 8.15pm Contemplative Prayer Tuesdays 2.30 – 3.30 pm Read more...

Emily Sorrell, a freelance interdisciplinary designer of spaces and experiences for the heritage sector, has secured support from the South West Creative Technology Network to offer pro-bono creative aid to museums and heritage organisations from now until the end of 2020. Emily says: “I am currently running a project in partnership with the South West Creative Technology Network, and thanks Read more...

Clinks is running a series of events to enable voluntary organisations to meet both commercial and voluntary organisations who are planning to develop a supply chain and bid directly to Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) for contracts within the Dynamic Framework. These events, delivered in partnership with Eastside Primetimers, provide the opportunity to hear about the approach being Read more...

The Media Trust has published the first of three resources that they’ve created as part of their ‘reframing disability in the news’ project.   This guide has been designed by Media Trust and Disability Rights UK to support and equip experts, who also happen to be disabled, to take part in media interviews on TV or radio. The guide includes ideas on Read more...

The Media Trust is holding a free webinar on Wednesday 28 October (11-12 am), in partnership with Google Digital Garage, on how to set up and grow your charity online. The session will cover the different resources Google has created for nonprofits and how to use Ad Grants to achieve your goals, including tips for creating effective Ad campaigns to Read more...

Cornwall Council is presenting an opportunity for the right partner/partners to provide the Informal Carers Service for Cornwall Council and NHS Kernow. An Advert for a Soft Market Test and Market Engagement Event has now been published on the South West Supplier Portal (Reference DN501522). (or click here) Without prejudice to the potential procurement exercise the Council would welcome any Read more...

Q&A CIC have developed a new course called ‘The Next Chapter‘ which is aimed at teaching all the essential Employability skills that are needed to identify, apply and effectively present yourself in an interview situation. They are now taking referrals and are planning on running this course in the Redruth area later in October. To make a referral or to find Read more...

Cornwall Community Flood Forum would like to invite you to their 2020 conference, online! Join them on Friday 6th November to explore past, present and future. November marks their 10-year anniversary, and they will be celebrating their achievements and those of the communities they support on a one-day FREE virtual conference! Beyond COVID-19, they have witnessed another wild and wet Read more...

Citizens Advice Cornwall has published its autumn newsletter, which contains useful updates on their service, post-lockdown. They say: We are seeing rapidly increasing demand, particularly for help with redundancies, debt, benefits, paying rents and, sadly, relationship breakdowns in all areas of the county. To cope with this demand, and to make sure we are reaching all members of society who Read more...

Cornwall Council’s Adult Education teams are launching Locally Led learning for people who are aged 19+ currently not working, taking a career break, or looking for a new challenge in Newquay, Bodmin, Bude and Launceston The aim of the scheme is to encourage, support and enthuse individuals back into the learning or work. The scheme will have face to face Read more...