SECTOR BRIEFINGS

Sector Briefing January 2010 — by Charlene Wride — last modified 01/02/2010 12:48

Sector briefing for January 2010, Funding Relationships and the Freedom of Information.

Sector Briefing 04- February 2010 — by Charlene Wride — last modified 01/03/2010 12:16

Sector Briefing paper on Job Seekers Support- How to simplify...... your CV for Maximum impact.

Sector Briefing 03- February 2010 — by Charlene Wride — last modified 01/03/2010 12:11

Sector Briefing- State of the Sector Survey- Government and the Third Sector.

REACH REPORT ON:A Guide for VCS organisations working with Black boys and young men — by balbir — last modified 11/12/2009 10:18

Earlier this year, BDA was commissioned by BSWN to deliver a series of workshops with black boys and young black men. With your help in participating in the workshops, Communities and Local Government with the feedback from the events has produced a guidance booklet that was launched in July at the REACH conference in London. COBG Strategy Group and BDA Member, Riccardo Sharry features within the case studies!

Response to Bristol City Council's Consultation — by Charlene Wride — last modified 19/01/2010 14:41

Response to Bristol City Council's Consultation on the Draft Strategy for Commissioning Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Services.

Briefing Paper- Appointment of New Faith Advisers — by Charlene Wride — last modified 12/01/2010 11:24

Communities Secretary John Denham announced the appointment of 13 new Faith Advisers who will act as a sounding board to advise on effective engagement with faith communities, and the impact of Communities and Local Government policy on faith communities.

GUIDE TO PROCUREMENT LAW — by balbir — last modified 11/12/2009 10:18

With new policies on commissioning services the third sector is currently sharpening their skills on contract and procurement. 'Pathways through the Maze – a Guide to Procurement Law' is a free guide to commissioning and procurement law by NCVO and NAVCA. The guide answers the most common questions voluntary and community organisations have about procurement processes and explains the legal requirements applying to public bodies' procurement exercises. It is written specifically for people working for local charities, voluntary organisations, community groups or social enterprises.

MEDIA TRUST- COMMUNITY VOICES — by balbir — last modified 11/12/2009 10:18

A major piece of research, commissioned by Media Trust, reveals opportunity for Community Voices to add real value to current media activities within disadvantaged and isolated communities. Numerous community groups and stake holders participated in the research through surveys and in depth consultations about how they use digital media within their community. The research aimed to get an overview of the success stories as well as identifying some of the biggest barriers that prevent disadvantaged communities from finding their voice. It demonstrated that there is a wide range of digital media already being used but there are also a number of challenges around information sharing and knowledge exchange, which has resulted in a lot of reinventing the wheel and a lack of sustainability. In understanding how digital media can be both relevant to the community and can help empower the community itself, the report cautioned against a ‘one size fits all’ approach. Community Voices aims to address these barriers and build a lasting and sustainable legacy by inspiring communities to use digital media, engaging with them to develop the skills required to access the technology, and empowering them to take ownership of their voice and make themselves heard

First Aid at Work-Briefing — by balbir — last modified 11/12/2009 10:18

1st October 2009 saw the Health & Safety Executive make the first changes to the First Aid Regulations (1981) in 25 years, in the hope of improving First Aid skills and regulation compliance in the workplace. These changes have been developed in consultation with all current training providers.

Sector Briefing- Single Equality Scheme — by Charlene Wride — last modified 11/12/2009 10:18

BDA requires responses from the Sector in relation to Bristol City Councils Single Equalities Scheme. Please see attached document and subsequent documents.

Sector Briefing- Single Equality Scheme Continued — by Charlene Wride — last modified 11/12/2009 10:18

BDA requires reponses from the Sector in relation to Bristol City Councils Single Equalities Scheme, please see attached document.

Sector Briefing- Single Equality Scheme Continued — by Charlene Wride — last modified 11/12/2009 10:19

Please see attached document relating to Single Equality Scheme.