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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.
We always welcome new members. Visit the Join Us page ...
Launch of Northumberland Social Care Community Network
The main activities of the NSCCN will be:
- opportunities for collaboration in developing personlisation services
- training and support for member organisations
- contributing to sharing of information and advice to people with social care needs, their carers and interested members of the public
- ensuring a strong independent voice to engage with public sector partners
- practical support to participate including backfill, travel and care costs for small organisations.
The next event organised by NSCCN -
Contributing to Community-based Information Advice and Guidance on Social Care in Northumberland
11.30 – 1.30 on Friday 16th July
Old Courthouse, Station Road Ashington
This workshop is for any organisation that supports individuals or groups in making informed choices, and includes:
• Identifying how best to work together to meet the information and advice needs in the community, including an update on the Care Trust’s plans
• A practical look at nationally recognised standards for information and advice and opportunities to achieve them
• Input about funding available through the Network for training for small and medium-sized organisations, and including Joy Gair of Northumberland Business Services Limited who will share information about the Management and Leadership fund.
***** This is also an opportunity to meet the newly appointed team Annie Sanders and Sue Provost*****
The meeting includes a working lunch. If you would like to come please reply by Mon 12th July to info@ncdn.org with any specific requirements that we need to know to enable you to attend. NSCCN backfill funds can provide a payment of £50 to small groups and can cover care and travel costs.
Download the NSCCN e-bulletins:
Reporting and Supporting - Hate Crime in Northumberland
10.00 - 3.30 pm Monday 19th July St James Centre Alnwick
Hate crime is an offence motivated by prejudice or hostility based on the victim’s disability, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender. It can range from one off incidents through to daily abuse and, if disregarded, can become a serious threat to individuals, groups and communities.
I am writing to invite you to an event which will focus on the reporting and prosecution of hate crime in Northumberland and on the provision of support for people who have experienced it.
The event will take place on Monday 19th July at the St James Centre, Alnwick from 10.00am to 3.30pm and aims to:
• Identify the impact of hate crime on individuals
• Highlight current reporting and prosecution procedures
• Explore the barriers to reporting
• Examine what more can be done to support victims
The event will consist of presentations from a range of organisations plus workshops and discussion. It is open to individuals and organisations who are currently involved with the issue of hate crime or who want to know more about the subject. Lunch will be provided.
To book please download and return the booking form
Minority Ethnic Engagement in Northumberland - Survey
NCDN is working with the County Council to find out how people from minority ethnic groups are supported in getting involved in their communities, and in having a say about services and policies that affect them. We want to hear from a wide range of organisations, groups, companies and agencies, to find out whether you work with minority ethnic groups or individuals, so that we can build up a directory and encourage organisations to network to improve their services. Next year we will be looking in more detail at how to improve things and will be asking minority ethnic people for their views. Your participation will help make a real diffference.
The survey takes a few minutes to complete. If your organisation carries out monitoring it would be useful to have any figures to hand, but you don't need to have this information to take part.
Take the survey
A report of the findings of this work so far is now available to download here, but please keep promoting the survey as we intend to continue to add to the picture of what's taking place.
Closing the Gap - Effective Engagement with Northumberland Black and Minority Ethnic Communities in Influencing Public Services April 2010
People and Places - consultations on community plans
People and Places is designed to keep all those with an interest in making Northumberland a better place to live informed of the work being done to harness the county's collective might to make this a reality.
The latest edition gives an update on the community planning process and how people can become involved.
Here is the most recent issue of the People and Places bulletin - the bulletin designed to guide you through a the ongoing community planning process that will ultimately result in both a new Sustainable Community Strategy and Local Development Framework for Northumberland.
Northumberland's new Homefinder service is up and running. If you or your users are looking for a new home, log in and find the most recent details each week from now on.
More information about Northumberland Homefinder is at www.northumberlandhomefinder.org.uk
Opportunities for funding collaboration and information exchange
There are range of funding opportunities around at the moment linked to supporting local people into learning, work or enterprise. Northumberland VCS Learning Consortium (in the process of becoming a new partnership NLEAP - Northumberland Learning & Employability Partnership) has taken a lead in inviting local organisations and agencies to share information about what they are offering, and to look for potential funding partners. A summary and information about each participating organisation is on the Opportunities for Collaboration page. There is also a pro forma for you to add your details.
Diversity Exchange
Equality Advocates Programme
NCDN is involved in an exciting regional project bringing people together to play an active role in promoting equality. Here is a summary of the programme.
Equality Advocates Meet the Public Sector... 27th July
This regional conference gave public sector equality officers and community-based equality advocates the chance to come together to look at how best to influence policy and practice - 27th July at MPH Conference Centre, Gateshead. Ranjana Bell the Chair of the regional NE Equality and Diversity Partnership Board, gave an update on plans to review the scope of the Board, and 77 delegates to
