Events

Oxfordshire Equality and Human Rights Council (OEHRC) are hosting their latest Quarterly Discussion forum on whether Oxford Ethnic Minorities Are Properly Represented.

Speakers at the discussion include:

This course covers the whole process of video production from the initial idea through to the finished film. The course runs March 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th and 10th.

The completed video will be screened as part of the International Women's Week on 12th March 2010, 7pm at OFVM.

The cost is £20 for women on benefits and £150 for those working.

If you wish to take part on this course please contact Ali Palmer Smith on ali@ofvm.org/training.

This free event is a chance to catch up on the latest in the world of voluntary and community groups in South Oxfordshire.

For more information, and to book your place at the event, contact Vanessa Eley on 01865 251946 or email admin@ocva.org.uk.

London

Standard Price £995 ACEVO Member Price £895

The course is for newly appointed CEOs who have been in post for two years or less. The course comprises five one-day modules spread over five months. It will provide participants with the range of knowledge and skills required in the demanding role of CEO, with in depth learning opportunities at a pace to suit busy CEOs.

To book, contact tobie.mann@acevo.org.uk
 

The Volunteer Centre and Oxford City Council have teamed up with some fantastic partners to create a volunteering and funding event to be held in Oxford’s Town Hall.

The event is being held on Tuesday 23 February from 2pm –6pm

The aim of the event is to provide a forum for all partners with a vested interest in volunteering or funding to meet and showcase their work and requirements.

Community groups and charitable organisations will be able to showcase their work and appeal for help with resources for both volunteers and funding.

Shami Chakrabarti, Director of Liberty and Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University, will be discussing Common Values, Common Decency: Protecting the Human Rights Act for Oxfordshire mind on Tuesday 23 February.

If you would like to attend this discussion please contact Oxfordshire Mind on 01865 263735 or info@oxfordshire-mind.org.uk.

There is a charge of £5.00 on the door, with all proceeds going to Oxfordshire Mind.

Henmans LLP is hosting an event with Smith and Williamson on the responsibilities of a Charity trustee, good practice regarding investments and provide essential practical guidance in respect of Charity mergers. 

There is no charge and a light working lunch will be provided together with an opportunity to network with others attending the seminar.  Please note there is ample free parking should you be able to attend. 

London

Standard Price £200 ACEVO Member Price £160

This one day session explores the challenges of personal and individual budgets in the context of full cost analysis. By ensuring your overheads and direct costs are appropriately allocated to each service, your organisation will be more sustainable, and prepared for the changes individual budgets will bring to the sector.

To book, contact tobie.mann@acevo.org.uk

London

Standard Price £500 ACEVO Member Price £350

Don't have the time to complete a Masters degree? The one day MBA is designed to meet the needs of busy, experienced professionals. It will give participants the key components of a world class MBA in one day and at a fraction of the cost. You can cover all the core modules and key learning in one day, which is achieved by cutting out the academic requirements and replacing them with real life examples.

To book, contact tobie.mann@acevo.org.uk

Please join us at the Omega meditation group -

for further details please email omega.meditation@phonecoop.coop

NAVCA and OCVA are hosting a Democracy Day on 3rd March for:

• community and voluntary group members and individuals who are engaged in their community and want to learn more about how to influence decision makers
• people working in local infrastructure organisations (like OCVA or CVS)and public bodies who have a role in engaging with local citizens and promoting active citizenship
• people who expect to be taking on community leadership, development or teaching roles

The workshop aims to:

Oxford Help 4 Haiti are organising a music event to raise money for the people of Haiti following the recent earchquake. The event takes place on 4 March at The Regal, Cowley Road, Oxford between 10.00pm and 2.00am, featuring local artists and bands.

Tickets are £5 before 11.00pm on the door.

Following the success of Holi and Diwali programmes, Oxford Hindu Temple and Community project presents a bigger and better HOLI - a festival of colour, with music, fun dance and food.

The event takes place on Saturday 6 March and comprises of a food court with stalls from different states of India, a henna hut, other indian stalls, hourly dance workshops for adults and children, Bhangra performance and Holi dances and music on screen to create a wonderful atmosphere.

This is a free event.

for more information please contact Kashmira Patel on 07977201790.

Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) are hosting a conference on 11 March 2010 from 9.30am - 4.30pm at Unipart, Oxford. This conference will focus on practical experience and will showcase successful local and national projects. On the day you will gain a good understanding of:

NAVCA are inviting people to an event for:

• Staff in local infrastructure organisations interested in getting the voice of local groups heard
• Community advocates, representatives and champions
• Voluntary and community sector development workers, activists and volunteers.

This event will help you find practical ways to influence and communicate more effectively. The day will include live theatre, social media, face-to-face conversations and networking.

Oxfordshire LINk and Social and Community Services are holding an event for people who use Adult Social Services and their carers, friends and family members. You can come along and have your say about how the County Council are running the services that you use.

M.A.D.D. for Haiti are hosting a concert to raise money for UNICEF's Haiti Earthquake Children's Appeal featuring BARAKA, the Bristol-based world music bank. Baraka is fronted by Ben Baddoo from Ghana, well known in the world of drum and dance.

Tickets are £5 (and £3 concession rate) by calling 01367 242191 or 01367 240375. Tickets can also be found through www.maddfaringdon.co.uk or £6 on the door.

OCVA and Oxfordshire County Council are running a ‘speed dating’ event to give  voluntary sector groups an opportunity to meet with staff in the statutory sector.

Groups will be able to learn about issues such as contracts, procurement and putting together a good tender bid. Those attending will move round tables of different themes on a ‘date’ with the relevant person, and have the chance to ask questions on each theme.

This workshop takes a very practical approach to helping you work out how to recruit and manage your volunteers more effectively.

For booking and more information, please contact Vanessa Eley on 01865 251946 or at admin@ocva.org.uk.

The Urban Priority Action Group (UPAG) of the Diocesan Board for Social Responsibility (BSR) would like to extend a warm welcome to you to attend a  Morning Forum on Urban Mission and Ministry.
Theme: 'Arts-based activity and social transformation'
with guest speaker Rev Pam Wise

The INVOLVE South East project is organising an apprenticeship workshop on Wednesday 17th March at the Guildford YMCA.  The workshop is aimed at third sector employers with the potential to employ apprentices and to provide more information to support this. 
 
Madeleine Watters from NAS in the South East will be giving a presentation and answering questions along with a third sector organisation who has experience of working with apprentices.
 

The INVOLVE South East project in partnership with Fair Train would like to invite you to an interactive apprenticeship workshop on Wednesday 17th March at the Guildford YMCA. The workshop is entitled ‘Apprenticeships for the Third Sector – Busting the Myths!’

 Madeleine Watters from the National Apprenticeship Service will be leading the interactive workshop which starts at 10am and closes at 1pm, with a light lunch provided. There is no charge for this event. There are still a few places left but they are available on a first come, first served basis!

This training opportunity aims to empower voluntary sector organisations to use the principles of the Compact and public law to negotiate effectively with public sector bodies.

NAVCA's award winning public law workshop covers sopics such as how to deal with unfair funding cuts and how to identify if a public body's decision-making processes are lawful.

The workshop is open to staff and volunteers from all third sector organisations who are funded from public bodies.