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Welcome to the website of the Northumberland Community Development Network. The site contains background information about the Network and its projects, news of interest to people who are involved in community development, and resources to help you in your work in the community.
The Network has a growing membership of individuals and organisations, who are drawn from all sectors. The Network runs a varied programme including
Safeguarding Workshop
We are delighted to say that we have arranged for Lesley Hill of Northumbria Youth to deliver a two day workshop on safeguarding young people and vulnerable young adults on Monday 13th July and Monday 20th July at Northumbria Youth, Ashington from 9.30am – 4.00pm. If you would like to participate you need to be able to attend both days.
Here is a flyer providing more details of the workshops. Please complete the reply slip at the end of the flyer and return to info@ncdn.org by 8th July to let us know whether you plan to attend. There are a limited number of spaces on this workshop so an early reply would be appreciated. Instructions on how to reach Northumbria Youth’s offices.
Diversity Exchange
The report of our Conference including NCDN's annual general meeting, will be available here soon.....
In the meantime, NCDN offers a wide range of other opportunities including................
- Events
- Training courses and Conferences
- Equality and Diversity project
- ICT Support Services
- Networking opportunities
- Information and briefings on topical issues and funding oppotunities
- Learning Support and Advice and Guidance on learning and work in the community
New FUNDING opportunities added in February 09 can be found on the NEWS page
A new consultation on the Northumberland County Council Single Equalities Scheme, and another on the strategic plan of the Equality and Human Rights Commission can be found on the EQUALITY and DIVERSITY page
We always welcome new members. Visit the Join Us page ...
Interested in community development or youth work qualifications?
If you are interested in finding out more about an NVQ in Community Development work – Levels 2 & 3 or Youth Work at Level 2, contact NCDN and ask for Carol Burnett learning@ncdn.org or 01670 517176
These NVQ‘s are relevant if you work on a full-time, part-time, unpaid or voluntary basis. You will gain a valuable qualification which demonstrates that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do your job well.
An opportunity to get involved in local communities - Community Engagement Assistants
NCDN is working with partners to recruit a pool of people interested in taking on occasional work in the community, including events and project activities
For more information about this opportunity please contact julia@ncdn.org or ring 07775 817544.
