Key headline archives in 2010
05/07/10
Recognition for infrastructure organisations in South London
South London local infrastructure organisations have been recognised for the quality of work supporting local voluntary and community organisations.
Community Links Bromley have become the sixth and final member of the South London CVS Partnership to receive the NAVCA Quality Award which includes Community Links Bromley and organisations in Richmond, Kingston, Croydon, Merton and Sutton. Read more.
30/06/10
E-news bulletin N°111 just published
Grassroots Grant Funding Event Review – Thursday 24 June 2010
Over thirty people came to find out how to complete the application form and prepare to make a strong application for a Grassroots Grant of up to £5,000. Cathy Togher, the Programme Manager for the Grassroots Grants fund, delivered a comprehensive, section-by-section, presentation to 36 attendees to encourage quality applications from eligible Bromley VCOs. Read more.
Briefings from Community Links Bromley
As promised in the last e-news bulletin Stephen Blann, CLB’s Policy and Networks Officer has prepared two new briefings and updated.information on local commissioning.
Big Society - the Conservative’s vision for community action now adopted by the coalition government [MS word Download]
Coalition Agreement Summary of Headline issues This is the five-year programme of the coalition - some of which has already appeared in the recent Queen’s Speech [MS word Download]
Commissioning – new links to current strategies – read on our website
New Video features successes of Bromley’s Youth Volunteering Project
As part of our celebrations to mark Volunteer Week 2010, The Volunteer Centre students from Orpington College have created a truly inspiring video looking at the difference young volunteers make. The ten minute film has had 23 views since Monday. You can watch it on CLB’s You Tube site and read a review by Tracy Harrison, Youth Volunteering Worker at the Volunteer Centre under the Volunteer news section.
18/06/10
E- news bulletin N°110 just published
Our spotlight section this issue highlights:
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Volunteers' Week celebrations -
New training course in 'SORP Made Simple' delivered by CLB's Community Accountant - Bite-size guides to the support we offer to Bromley groups
Plus a reminder there are still places available on the FREE half-day’s training Getting Ready 4 the Personalisation Agenda on Monday 5th July.
And an important announcement from the Charity Commission to put you on the alert to bogus callers, claiming to work for the Commission, demanding money.
16/06/10
New jobs
- Bromley Mencap Childminding Network Development Worker
- Bromley Mind –Home Care Worker & Bank Dementia Centre Worker
- Carers Bromley –Seeking and Supporting those who Care
- Youth Volunteer Advisor (Harrow & Hillingdon)
9/06/10
Volunteers' Week June 1st – 7th 2010
Hopefully all the borough’s volunteers are now feeling recognised and valued following all the events that took place during Volunteers’ Week, writes Diane Diamond, Volunteer Centre Manager. Read more about the events in Bromley.
8/06/10
E-news bulletin published
Go the e-news section of the website to read online.
28/05/10
Report of the police consultation event
This consultation event with Bromley Police was held on Tuesday 18 May from 9.30am - 3pm at Ripley Arts Centre. 60 people attended the event from a wide range of disability, minority ethnic and other community groups. Read an overview of the event, with links to presentations and a full report on the feedback from the breakout sessions.
New training for Bromley Groups in SORP
Now booking 'SORP made Simple' - click here to read about the course and book on the training.
27/05/10
Getting Ready 4 The Personalisation Agenda
Social Enterprise London will deliver workshops at this FREE afternoon event on Monday 5th July at Community House.Places are limited to 16. Read more under our local events section.
13/05/10
Community Links Bromley achieves NAVCA Quality Award
Following a rigorous, externally audited evaluation of the quality of services offered to voluntary and community groups by CLB and Bromley’s Volunteer Centre, CLB is delighted to report our success. Read more.
Grassroots Grant Funding Event – Thursday 24 June 2010
Has your group been active in Bromley for a year and an annual income of less that £30,000? If so, you could apply for a Grassroots Grant for up to £5,000.
This event, delivered in partnership between Community Links Bromley and London Borough of Bromley, will provide an opportunity to hear a presentation by the Grassroots Grant Officer and access one-to-one support and guidance when completing an application. Read more.
E-news bulletin published
Editon 109 published today. Go to latest news.
04/05/10
New Child Protection Policy
Resource for anyone thinking of starting up a social enterprise
This event, delivered in partnership with Bromley Council and Community Links Bromley, was especially for anyone running a social enterprise or thinking about starting one in the borough. ‘Not Just for Profit?’ took place at Community House in South Street, Bromley, on Tuesday 30 March, between 9.30am and 2.30pm. It was very well attended - 45 local community groups and two individuals representing local forums.
A range of resources has been added to our website, including PowerPoint presentations, a review of the question and answer session and photos taken on the day. Click to read more.
Volunteer Awards Ceremony
Nominate your volunteers for this year's ceremony in recognition of all the support your organisation's receive.
Volunteers week 2010
Read about the celebrations planned for Volunteers week.
8/04/10
Bromley Council Adult & Community Services Draft Portfolio Plan 2010-11
The e-news alert of 7th April 2010 had an article asking for comments on the 2010 -11 Bromley Council Draft ACS Portfolio Plan. Unfortunately we were not able to provide a link to the document with the article. You can find the following relevent documets here:
Stephen Blann's synopsis of the Portfolio Planning Day report (January 2010)
You have until 30th April to make comments. You can either send comments to Stephen Blann at Community Links Bromley who will be compiling a response, or directly to Bromley Council - catriona.ellis@bromley.gov.uk
7/04/10
E-news alert published
Updates to local news, events, jobs, vounteer, funding news and best practice
E-news bulletin 107 published
Go the e-news section of the website to read online.
10 march 2010
E-news bulletin 106 published
Go the e-news section of the website to read online.
9 March 2010
Commissioning II – resources 
This event, held on 25th February was very well attended.
Hosted by the Children and Families Voluntary Sector Forum and CLB, the morning session concentrated on how commissioning works in Children and Young People’s services. The afternoon provided a further opportunity for discussions around commissioning processes in Adult and Community Services. The closing panel discussion provided opportunity for delegates' questions, with a great deal of interest in the new commissioning opportunities in the area of aids for daily living.
We have placed the following resources for future reference under the support information and advice section of our website.
Speaker support presentations
Write up of the panel’s question and answer session
Photos taken at the event
8 March 2010
Social business event to profit local community
Bromley Council, in partnership with Community Links Bromley, is organising an event especially for anyone running a social enterprise or thinking about starting one in the borough.
‘Not Just for Profit?’ is a free event, which will take place at Community House in South Street, Bromley, on Tuesday 30 March, between 9.30am and 2.30pm. Booking is essential.
The agenda for the day will include:
Short talks from expert speakers from organisations such as Social Enterprise London and Business Link in London and the Social Investment Business on key topics – including what makes a successful social enterprise, obtaining funding and marketing strategies.
A panel session to give delegates an opportunity to put questions to the experts.
An exhibition of support providers and social lenders
Book-able one-to-one advice sessions
Refreshments and a networking lunch
‘Not Just for Profit?’ will be of interest to people already operating or starting social enterprises, but also those in the voluntary and charitable sector looking to access new sources of income, and entrepreneurs looking to ‘put something back’ into the community.
For a full agenda for the day and to book your place click on this link.
24 February 2010
E-news bulletin published
Go the e-news section of the website to read on line.
10 February 2010
E-news bulletin published
This edition carries a special compact feature, in addition to a comprehensive list of funding and grants opportunties with short deadlines and 5 job vacancies. Go the e-news section of the website to read on line.
E-news bulletin 103 published
Start browsing the e-news bulletin online. Follow the link to latest local news
13 January 2010
E-news bulletin 102 published
Start browsing the e-news bulletin online. Follow the link to latest local news
Policy Review
Stephen Blann's article on 14 policy issues with local impact.
Commissioning in Bromley event
The second Commissioning Conference hosted in partnership with LBB and Children & Families Voluntary Sector Forum has a packed agenda. Click here to find out more information and complete the booking form .
Be a Compact Champion
To make a revived Compact truly successful we are looking to recruit “Compact Champions”. read more. To book onto the open event being held on 15th January contact Claire Driffield or Stephen Blann or call 020 8315 1907.
Policy Review
Stephen Blann's article on 14 policy issues with local impact.
10/12/09
Commissioning in Bromley event - date just announced
The second Commissioning Conference hosted in partnership with LBB and Children & Families Voluntary Sector Forum has a packed agenda. Click here to find out more information and complete the booking form .
Be a Compact Champion
To make a revived Compact truly successful we are looking to recruit “Compact Champions”. read more. To book onto the open event being held on 15th January contact Claire Driffield or Stephen Blann or call 020 8315 1907.
Marketing Case Study
Read about Bromley Deaf Children's Society and the effect local publicity and a meeting with Diversity had on their membership.
Commissioning in Bromley - information event
16th November 2009
Booking now -don't miss the opportunity to find out more about the proposals for commissioning process in Adult and Community Services. Help shape the process. Read more about the Commissioning in Bromley event.
Puzzled by partnerships? Fazed by forums? Looking for leadership training?
CLB is running a free tailor-made programme of training to help you understand and get involved in local forums, network, partnership and decision-making. Click here to find out more.
23/10/09
CLB hosts special Bromley Commissioning Event
CLB are delighted to host jointly this exciting commissioning event for the third sector in Bromley.
This event will provide delegates with an opportunity to hear more about the strategic overview of commissioning within London Borough Bromley's Adult & Community Services. It will also help voluntary sector organisations learn about commissioning developments and the impact that Supporting Independence will have on commissioning.
The workshops after lunch will facilitate two-way dialogue on a number of topics such as monitoring, quality evaluation and tender processes ensuring that voluntary sector views are captured. Feedback from the workshops can be taken to the final Panel session, which will be chaired by Lorna Blackwood Interim Assistant Director, Commissioning & Partnerships, ACS, LBB.
Download the booking form to read more about the programme of workshops and to book your place on the day.
Download for information on workshops and booking your place.
Posted: 02/10/09
Funding Special - published today
Compiled by Julie Hunt, CLB's Funding Information and Advice Officer, this report offers advice on how to diversiy your income streams to reduce financial vulnerability in the current climate.
Download the Funding Special report. [PDF. 56KB]
Up-to-date Third Sector News
Posted: 22/09/09
CLB's national library of live news feeds is back on-line.
Refreshing the Compact
The Commission for the Compact has issued a draft “refreshed” Compact for consultation. The Compact is the agreement between the government and the voluntary and community sector on partnership and mutual obligations. It was signed in 1998 and the new revised (or refreshed as they say) draft takes account of the changes in how government and third sector work together.
There are significant changes in the new draft – download our Policy and Networks Officer's briefing for clarification. [PDF format 44kb]
New Resources
7 presentations from CLB's annual Conference for those who could not attend the workshops
10 ICT tools which will transform how you work!
The Compact - How we make it work: a local perspective
Vetting and Barring Scheme and the ISA.
Preparing you and your organisation for Swine Flu
Constitutional change at the Council - Leader or Mayor?
Supporting Monitoring and Evaluation
Fundraising using the Internet
E-news alert 8 published today
Covering local job vacancies, events and a new gardening course. CLB will continue to publish e-alerts until our e-news bulletin service resumes in October. If you would like to subscribe e-news alerts follow this link.
Local training
Bromley Field Studies Centre offering 6 x free 'Wild and Wonderful' gardening courses
E-news alert published today
To keep up with the latest news from Bromley's thriving Voluntary sector subscribe to our e-news service. Visit the latest news section to find out more.
CLB’s Annual Conference and AGM
Building on skill, acting with confidence, getting results
This year we have a lively programme of free workshops guaranteed to support your organisation and provide excellent learning opportunities for you and your team.
As someone involved in supporting a vibrant third sector, our Annual Conference is one event you should not miss this year.
Our theme ‘building on skills, acting with confidence, getting results’ is about meeting the varied needs of Bromley’s voluntary and community groups. The workshops will reflect the very real needs that you are experiencing in this current economic and funding climate. Follow this link to read more about the event, review the workshops and speakers and download the booking form in pdf.
Read more about about the event.
Training from CLB
A new Meet the Funders event is planned for Friday 9th October 2009. Presentations to be given by City Bridge Trust, City Parochial/Trust for London, NCVO – Funding Central, Capital Community Foundation - Grassroots Grants. Booking form and schedule will be available from the CLB website soon, but contact Julie Hunt for more information in the interim, contact Julie Hunt.
Accountability training
Accountability training - SORP Made Simple
Learn key points about charity accounts; the Statement of Recommended Practice commonly called SORP; Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA), which is one of the chief recommendations of SORP; restricted & unrestricted funds; and allocating costs.Date: Wednesday 19 August
Venue: Community House, South Street, Bromley BR1 1RH
Contact: Maroof Adeoye, Community Accountant, on 020 8315 1919 or email: development@communitylinksbromley.org.uk.
July Archive
Posted: 24 July
London Borough of Bromley Flu Centres
(Antiviral Collection Points)
Friday, 24 July 2009 – 8am to 6pm
Beckenham Clinic, 14 The Crescent, Beckenham BR3 1DU
Saturday and Sunday, 25 and 26 July 2009 – 9am to 9pm
Bromley North Clinic, Babbacombe Road, Bromley, BR1 3LP
Monday – Friday 27-31 July 2009
Beckenham Clinic – 8am to 6pm
Bromley North Clinic – 9am to 9pm
Other facilities will be opened as demand requires and information will be available via the NPFS, NHS Bromley website and London Borough of Bromley website.
Posted: 23 July
Policy Review
Read Stephen Blann's updates to 15 major policy issues that affect you
SWINE FLU - Guidance for Bromley employers
Click here to download the guidance document .Click here to download a copy of the public service information advertisement that could be useful to print out and display on your notice board.
posted 30/06/09
E-news bulletin published
Browse the latest bulletin online - under the latest news section of this website. Over 60 articles of latest news for the local sector.
Job vacancies
posted 23/06/09
Bromley Mind looking to recruit:
- Support Worker (Mental Health Day Services)
- Senior Day Centre Worker (MindCare Dementia Services)
- Bank Minibus Drivers (MindCare Dementia Services)
- Bank Day Centre Workers (MindCare Dementia Services)
Job vacancies
posted 22/06/09
Croydon Voluntary Action – LINk co-ordinator and Supported Volunteer Broker
Hackney Voluntary Action - Quality and Development Manager
posted 22/06/09
Job vacancies
East London CVS Network is looking for a Co-ordinator - possible secondment- read more
posted 16/06/09
E-news Bulletin published
Over 70 items of local, national news, events, training and a huge splash on what happened during Volunteers week including photos of Jean Levy being presented her award by the Mayor Boris Johnson. Start browsing with the news from this point.
Volunteers' Week in pictures
View all of the photos from the week including our very own volunteer Awards presented to volunteers by Diane Diamond, Lord Dubs and Bromley's Deputy Mayor, Cllr Gordon Norrie. Visit the Award Ceremony.
CLB course full
Our course ‘Writing Skills for Bid Writers’ is now full.
posted 11/06/09
Job Vacancy - Personal Best 3rd Sector Coordinator
Personal Best is an engagement programme developed to help build self esteem and self confidence and act as a stepping stone to new employment opportunities for those that take part...read more
Reminder - networking event for Bromley BME groups
South London BME Project & Community Links Bromley host a networking event at Community House 18th June 2009. Find out more.
posted: 4/06/09
Free training from Accountability
New event - the Financial Forum on Gift Aid.
It's Volunteers Week - celebrating 25 years
Don't forget to drop in for a chat with Diane, Sue and the team, who are celebrating Volunteers week in the Glades next weekend.
Location: the upper floor outside Zara's.
Community Links Bromley Chairman recognised as an outstanding volunteer trustee
Jean Levy, Chair of Community Links Bromley wins London Governance Award as part of Volunteers’ Week celebrations.Read more
Job vacancy
Islington Voluntary Action Council - Head of Volunteering and Development Officer
posted:3/06/09
e-news bulletin updates published
Over 50 articles of local news, events, funding and policy information. Browse latest news section starting with local news.
posted:2/06/09
New Job vacancies at Bromley Welcare
Bring your social work skills to the voluntary sector! - Social Worker x 2
Posted:28/05/09
New trustee vacancy
Treasurer Vacancy - Bromley Churches Housing Action (BCHA)
Real Help for Communities; Modernisation Fund Workshop
Are you a third sector organisation that wants help to be more resilient to the impact of the economic downturn? The ‘Real Help for Communities; Modernisation Fund’ aims to do just that by focusing on providing services to those worst hit by the recession.
Date: Thursday 4th June 2009, 10.00am - 12:00pm
Venue: SLCVSP 55 Heath Road, Twickenham TW1 4AW
Read more - download briefing and flyer
2 jobs at Kingston Voluntary Action
Information and Communications Co-ordinator and Workforce Development and Training Co-ordinator. Read more.
Posted:19/05/09
E-news bulletin published
Latest events section comprehensively updated. 60 artiles of local and national news, training, the latest funding streams, and what's happening in the borough. Follow this link.
Posted: 11/05/09
New job vacancy
Lewisham Multi Lingual Advice Service - Advice Service Manager
Posted: 07/05/09
E-news bulletin lauched
As part of our extended news and information service - the website is extensively udpated every two weeks. Latest local , national and regional events, training and news is added to a whole new section of our website. Click here to bowse the latest e-news bulletin No 90. You can also sign up to an email alert sent to you every time the website is updated.Posted: 01/05/09
Staff and Trustee Awayday - 7 May
Please note Community Links Bromley Offices will be closed for this day. Emails and voicemail will be picked up the following day.
Posted:30/04/09
Sustainable Funding - new training dates
Are you wondering what your organisations full costs are and how to calculate them? What does financial sustainability looks like? Follow this link
Trustee Vacancy
Bromley Womens' Aid - is looking for a female with commitment and a variety of skills. Read the job advert.
Posted:28/04/09
Bromley Mind - Coping with Life Project
New posts for Guided Self-Help Facilitators, Day Services Support Worker and ‘Coping with Life’ Sessional Facilitators .Read more
Project Co-ordinator (Healthy Futures)
Healthy Futures is an exciting new CSV project based at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup which will recruit volunteers.Read more
Volunteer Support & Development Worker
Required by Help Desk Service (London Magistrates’ Court Support & Information Service). Find out more.
Posted:24/04/09
Director of Operations and Finance
New vacancy at Merton Voluntary Service Council
Community Links Bromley now has Twitter account. You can keep up to date with the latest events as and when we receive them. Click here to view
Posted: 21/04/09
New vacancy
Richmond Council for Voluntary Service is recruiting an Interim Design & Print Co-ordinator
Posted: 20/04/09
Two new funding related events
These events have been arranged for June and July on Service Marketing and Writing Skills for Bid Writers.
Volunteer Week - Awards
Nominate your volunteers for an award in our 2009 Volunteer Award Ceremony.
Posted: 16/04/09
Future funding alert
Opportunity to tender for inclusion on a Joint Framework Agreement. Read more. (PDF 539 KB)
Posted: 15/04/09
New Policy Briefing
Social Outcomes for Commissioning ( 
MS Word 43 KB)
Posted: 09/04/09
New vacancy
Magpie Dance - Experienced Fundraiser
New Policy briefing
14 policies with local impact produced by Stephan Blann (PDF 75KB)
Posted: 07/04/09
e-bulletin published
Download the latest issue here:
Email bulletin 89 - 7 April 2009- 388KB
New event
BROMLEY SCOPE for people with cerebral palsy - AGM
New vacancies
Advocacy First - Advocate required
Posted: 06/04/09
New Job Vacancies - just in
Age Concern Bromley
Broomleigh Housing Association
- Community Investment Senior Administrator
- Employment Outreach Support Officer
- Work Placement and Employment Officer
Posted: 02/04/09
Developing Volunteer Opportunities
New training workshop delivered by Peter Stokes, Sutton's Volunteer Centre Manager to Bromley Groups.
Venue - Community House. Read more.
New Job vacancy
Community Action Southwark - Funding Advice Officer
Posted: 01/04/09
Website receives spring make-over
New colours, revised layout and more photos displayed on the webpages from our Flickr photo site. Please let us know what you think.
Winning Statutory Funding
Are you interested in additional support and training in Commissioning? We can offer both at CLB.
Follow this link to read a review of our recent 'Winning Statutory Funding' event. You can then decide whether you would like to join a forum we are setting up to support those going through the commissioning process.
March: Latest news on the website.
Posted:24/03/09
e-bulletin 88 published
Follow this link to read latest issue.
Posted:23/03/09
London Borough of Bromley - volunteer post
Apply to become an independent member of The Standards Committee
Deaf Access
Looking for a Centre Co-ordinator - 1 year fixed contract
Posted:20/03/09
New Accounting Regulations Requirements
Training from Community Accountancy project - Monday 30th March.
Click here to find out more about the course programme.
Posted:16/03/09
Bromley Mind - looking to recruit
Head of Finance, an Administrator, Home Care Workers, Bank Minibus Drivers, Bank Day Centre Workers ,Sitting Service . Click here to view.
Posted:12/03/09
Essential training for anyone working with children
Common Core and Common Assessment Framework - FREE Training programme. Starts April - 3 workshops . Places limited. Book now.
Budgets and Budgetary Controls
Introductory half day course to help you draw up and implement effective budgeting on behalf of your organisationAre you getting ready for year end on 31st March?
If you need some help getting your accounts into shape you might be interested in this local training - Year End: Getting Ready for Audit or Independent Examination
Posted:10/03/09
e-bulletin 87 published
Follow this link to read latest issue
Posted: 9/03/09
New Job vacancy
Careplus - Chariman plus Development Worker
Posted: 6/03/09
Reminder - Open Evening at the Volunteer Centre
Thrusday 19 March 2009 - see events
Posted: 4/03/09
Training Programme for March from CLB
Raising awareness of the Common Core and Common Assessment Framework’
Community Links Bromley in partnership with CWDC and London Borough Bromley presents a programme of three workshops suitable for those involved with children at middle management and/or senior practitioner levels. Read more.
Managing Volunteers in a Safe Environment
People who work with volunteers need to be aware of the legal obligations of health and safety towards their volunteers and how to create good practice in treating volunteers with equal consideration when it comes to health and safety. Read more
Developing Volunteers
This workshop looks at managing people and is of particular value to those who are supervising and developing their volunteers. Read more
Posted:3/03/09
Link Up Published
Latest issue of our printed digest newsletter available to download.
Re- advertisement
Bexley Voluntary Service Council - Administration and IT Manager
FEBRUARY 09
(posted 24/02/09)
E-bulletin 86 published
Follow this link to read latest issue.
(posted 23/02/09)
New Vacancy
South London CVS Partnership – Partnership Administrator
(posted 20/02/09)
New local and FREE ICT hotline
Open to Bromley's voluntary and community groups. Call - 020 8123 8079 - read more about Superhighways.
(posted 19/02/09)
Specialist mentors available for priority groups
The Funding Information and Advice Service's mentoring scheme has received mentoring & befriending approved provider status. Find out how to you can receive specialist support from one of the 13 mentors.
Open Evening at the Volunteer Centre Bromley
You can find out more about volunteering and what is in it for you at our Open Evening
(posted: 5/2/09)
Government launches action plan for the third sector
Real Help for Communities: Volunteers, Charities and Social Enterprises is a government action plan for the third sector in the difficult economic climate. Stephen Blann looks at its implications.
News Special - Keeping afloat during these trying financial times
A round -up of advice from Julie Hunt, Funding Information and Advice Officer at Community Links Bromley.
Sustainable Funding Project Workshop
Now booking. Bespoke training on sustainable funding for registered charities, community groups and not for profit organizations. More detail and booking form on our events page . You can read a review of the course by Julie Hunt who attended it last year.
E-bulletin 85 published
Follow this link to read latest issue.
Reminder - Training events booking now
Do you or your clients need help to access services from the CSA?
Common Core and Common Assessment Framework- FREE Training programme
(posted: 5/2/09)
Sessional worker required
New vacancy at JusB. Read more
(posted: 3/2/09)
Social Enterprise Consultant
New vacancy with the Jobmatch service at Bromley Mencap. Read more.
January 2009
More training events from CLB (posted: 30/1/09)
The Volunteer Centre proudly presents 4 brand new course in volunteer management - booking now
Jobs - latest update
Bromley Mencap - new vacancy for Mutual Carers Support Worker
Bromley Mind - Welfare Benefits Advisor
Speed matching event
Come and meet existing trustees and members of voluntary groups - it could change your life.
E-bulletin 84 published (posted: 27/1/09)
Follow this link to read latest issue.
Meet the Funders January 09
If you were unable to attend you can catch up with what the funders said from this review of the event.
Update to CLB FlickR site
Photographs taken at the Meet the Funders event.
Free training at CLB
Common Core and Common Assessment Framework - accredited training. Read more on our events page.
Volunteer Centre - out and about (posted 26/1/09)
We are currently promoting our volunteer opportunities to sports clubs and associations. Where? Follow this link to find out more.
New event: Child Support Agency Workshop at CLB (posted 26/1/09)
An introduction to the services from the CSA aimed primarily at organisations working with BMER groups. Read more on our events page.
Bromley Mind - job vacancy (posted 26/1/09)
Independent Living Skills Development Worker (Maternity Cover)
Job Vacancies — Just in (posted: 21/1/09)
Bromley Mencap is looking for a full time Job Coach and Credo is looking for a sessional support worker/ceramicist.
CLB Photo Album (posted: 16/1/09)
2008 in pictures - have a look at the CLB photo album.
E-bulletin 83 published (posted: 13/1/09)
Follow this link to read latest issue.
2 new posts at BBA (posted 12/1/09)
Bexley and Bromley Advocacy have 2 vacancies for staff working with person centred planning. Find out more.
Vacancies on LVSC Board (posted 9/1/09)
London Voluntary Service Council is looking for trustees to join the board....read more about the trustee vacancy.
RNIB TypeTalk Training - course Full (posted 9/1/09)
Sorry, we are no longer taking bookings for this training event.
Reminder - Meet the Funders Event (posted 9/1/09)
Places still available for this event...book here
Chief Officer vacancy (posted 9/1/09)
Rayleigh, Rochford and District Association for Voluntary Service
is looking to appoint a Chief Officer - read more
New Year - new job? (posted 5/1/09)
The Volunteer Centre Bromley has a new part time vacancy for a Disability Support Worker - find out more on the jobs page.
December 2008
News on the local Compact (posted: 19/12/08)
LSP is to create a working party to review how the Compact is working in Bromley.
Updates to Policy and Representation (posted: 19/12/08)
Stephen Blann has updated information on the VSRG, policy review and created a new page looking at the commissioning process.
Link Up - December issue published (posted: 12/12/08)
Follow this link to read Link Up online.
E-bulletin 82 published (posted: 9/12/08)
Follow this link to read latest issue.
November 2008
E-bulletin 81 published (posted: 25/11/08)
Follow this link to read latest issue.
RNID Typetalk - new course (posted: 21/11/08)
Free course hosted by Community Links Bromley, come and learn in one hour how to make and receive phone calls to and from people with hearing and speech difficulties. See Events
Volunteer Co-ordinators' Forum (posted: 21/11/08)
Next meeting — Wednesday 10 December. See Events
E-bulletin 80 published (posted: 11/11/08)
Follow this link to read latest issue.
Thinking like a business (posted: 10/11/08)
Report on Social Enterprise Training day at Community Links Bromley organised through the Funding Advice Service. Resources, web links and photos. Follow this link to the report on the Social Enterprise Training day.
Financial Management Training (posted: 6/11/08)
Become part of the planning process and see training tailored to your needs. You can help plan the training schedule for 2009/10. Read more in the accountancy section.
Recruitment (posted: 5/11/08)
Bexley and Bromley Advocacy has 3 vacancies.
Credo is looking to recruit new trustees.
Volunteer Centre Southwark needs a Team Challenge officer.
October
E-bulletin 79 published
Follow this link to read latest issue.
New - an interactive map to CLB (posted 17/10/08)
This interactive google map is free and took about 20 minutes to put together. Why not using zeemaps on your own site?
News Special (posted 15/10/08)
Latest news on how the credit crunch is affecting the voluntary and community sector with a round up of the latest news from OTS, NCVO, NAVCA . Read more.
E-bulletin 78 published (posted: 14/10/08)
Follow this link to read the most recent, published today
New Minister for the Third Sector (posted: 08/10/08)
Kevin Brennan, MP for Cardiff West, has been appointed as the new Minister for the Third Sector. He joins OTS from the Department of Children Schools and Families where his previous responsibilities included the third sector. His predecessor, Phil Hope, has been appointed Minister of State at the Department of Health. Read more on OTS website.
September:
E-bulletin 77 published (posted: 30/09/08)
Follow this link to read the most recent, published today
Missed the CLB AGM? (posted: 30/09/08)
Read the report, watch keynote speech given by Sarah Benioff, Deputy Director Participation, Cabinet Office of the Third Sector. Follow this link.
New Governance Resource (posted: 30/09/08)
Download the Richmond CVS Governance Review tool , reproduced with kind permission of Simon Croft, Governance and Planning Adviser. Based around the 12 points of governance set out by NCVO (and listed in the Code of Governance Toolkit), this tool takes a slightly different approach.
CLB Governance (posted: 24/09/08)
Having been signed off at the AGM, the Trustee Report, Financial Statement and Annual Review for 07/08 can be viewed from this web page.
e-bulletin Issue 76 published
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CLB AGM news (posted: 12/09/08)
Sarah Benioff, Deputy Director, Office for the Third Sector (Cabinet Office) will be talking on “Community Participation” after the formal business at our AGM.
New training dates at CLB (posted: 12/09/08)
Meet the Funder event- January
August's news
Policy review
New section added to the Partnership and Representation section of the CLB website. Stephen Blann, Policy and Networks officer reviews national policy and its implications for our local sector.
e-bulletin 74 published - 05/08/08
e-bulletin 75 published - 19/08/08
Read copies on the Newsletter page
Updated guide to charity registration
Community Links Bromley has updated its best practice guide to charity registration. The 12 - page guide is fully revised and updated to reflect the changes arising from the Charities Act 2006, including the new list of charitable purposes, the public benefit test and the threshold for registration. Read the document. [MS Word - 91 KB]
Sports Volunteering - we need your help
Would you like to get involved with a local sports club? You don't have to fit enough to be in the reserves for Team GB - just interested in helping out. Read more to find out the range of tasks volunteers can help with.
July's news...
New resource - Mental Health services directory
This really useful directory has been compiled by Peter Grand from the Health Improvement Service at the PCT. Follow this link ... [ 205 kb]
Develop your own sustainable funding mix
Resources and information for VCOs to explore a full range of funding and financing options in order to develop a sustainable funding mix. Follow this link to read more...
Joint Strategic Needs Briefing from CLB
Latest briefing from Stephen Blann our Policy and Networks Officer. In this briefing you will find a summary of the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) published by the Department of Health, the context of this with other plans and an analysis of the current Bromley draft JSNA. Follow this link to download a copy -[44 KB ]
New Director appointed at CLB
Eithne Rynne will be joining the organisation as permanent Director with effect from Monday 1st September 2008. More details on the appointment in the current e-bulletin [314.5 KB]
CLB Meet the funders report back
Julie Hunt has prepared a review of the day; what the funders had to say with accompanying speaker support presentations... read more
Updated list of funding opportunities
List of funding opportunities updated. Click here to download the update
CLB - photo diary on Flickr
New online photo diary has been set up for Community Links Bromley's training events. Follow this link to "Meet the Funders - June 08"