hvoss respond to recent Feasibility Study to identify needs for younger people in Herefordshire
A recent Feasibility Study, undertaken by consultants Charity Fundraising Ltd, to identify the needs and wishes of younger people and their communities, has identified a new and improved model of working, which will support local developments led by younger people in their own community.
hvoss (Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service) supports the finding of the study that young people should be at the head and heart of the approach and that future provision should be led, designed, and developed by them and their communities alongside key stakeholders. hvoss’ role, as the county’s leading infrastructure organisation, will be to facilitate this development and they are committed to enabling and supporting this important strategy now and into the future.
Will Lindesay, hvoss CEO, has said; “hvoss and our trustees are very positive about the findings and the proposed model of locally-led development, the opportunity to design what this looks like together and how it can be achieved and be sustainable for the future.”
hvoss now seeks partners, particularly younger people from across the county, and anyone with a keen interest in leading this key development through a Younger People’s Alliance (working title). The Alliance will influence strategic developments in the county through a representational model, including the proposed development of services for younger people. To find out more, join hvoss for an open meeting in September (times and venue to be announced). Express your interest in attending by emailing lisa.sullivan@hvoss.org.uk
No Wrong Door, a project for young people led by hvoss for 7 years will stop providing services in its current model in July 2022.
hvoss would like to thank all staff who have supported the development of No Wrong Door, which was awarded second place in the National Crimebeat Awards 2022. The No Wrong Door team has worked successfully with large numbers of young people and a wide range of partners and have provided signposting, support and encouragement to many young people who have achieved great outcomes.
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Congratulations to our very first hvoss football team who played their first ever matches last week as part of Herefordshire FA and Avara Foods Thank You Trophy festival. They faced some tough opposition on the day but came together brilliantly and we can't wait to see them play again in the future.
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Count Your Hours
Thank you to everyone that has submitted their volunteered hours for June - you racked up a whopping 4504 hours and counting!
We are now taking submissions of volunteered hours for July.
Do you volunteer your time and skills? Does your organisation work with volunteers? We would love for you to join the campaign - it's not too late!
Parish councils, trustees, PTAs, traditional volunteering roles... we want to hear from you!
Missed a month? Fear not, you can still join the campaign. Click the button to submit your volunteered hours.
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Bright Sparks Nursery Hereford
Bright Sparks is a charity run nursery in Tupsley, Hereford and have been providing education and care for children under 5 years old for over 40 years.
"We started when one of our founders a Ms Kath Gardner wanted to support Broadlands Primary School in the North of Hereford when it risked closure, because of low numbers in children attending, so Broadlands Playgroup opened its doors in October 1979.
Since then, we have continued to grow from only offering morning sessions to now expanding to half or full day sessions for 49 weeks of the year for children from the age of 18 months old to 5yrs old.
We aim to provide a safe and secure environment for your children, therefore enabling them to learn through play in a friendly and stimulating place with a highly qualified team of Early Years practitioners working to the same guidelines as all Early Years Providers."
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The Fat Beehive Foundation
The Fat Beehive Foundation is an independent UK registered charity that provides small grants for websites and digital products to other small UK registered charities.
Improving your digital presence can be transformational, but it’s really tough to secure funding in this area. The Fat Beehive Foundation exists to change that, offering small grants of up to £2,500 to charities with a turnover of less than £1 million.
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Directory of Social Change: Funds Online service
The Directory of Social Change offers a great service for finding grants, which organisations can access on a flexible subscription basis. Funds Online makes finding the right funder simple, efficient and puts all the information you need at your fingertips. The service lists over 8000 sources of funding, including private and statutory grants, and enables you to track grant applications and the success of your team in securing funding.
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Meet other like-minded business and charities through Talk Community's Connecting Business and Charity in Herefordshire group
Herefordshire is home to a variety of fantastic businesses who between them have a wide range of skills, resources and knowledge.
Through this group, you can access fantastic opportunities like regular networking events that help businesses and charities to flourish for the benefit of everyone in Herefordshire.
The networking breakfast help businesses and charities meet in a relaxed and informal environment. Businesses will be able to support the vital work of local charities and community groups that match their corporate responsibilities, whether that’s through volunteering, resources or financial contributions.
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Chair of the Board - Hope Centre
The Hope Centre, Bromyard, Herefordshire seeks a new Chair of the Board to oversee the future development of this inspiring Community Charity.
The Hope Centre is looking to recruit a new Chair of the Board of Trustees, due to the retirement of the current Chair. The Board has responsibility for the strategic direction, governance and development of the charity. Set up in 1999, we deliver nationally and locally recognised services and support for people living in Bromyard and Herefordshire.
The Chair will provide leadership and work closely with the Board of Trustees and the CEO, facilitate quarterly Board meetings, Trustee and CEO Annual reviews and the AGM and represent the charity when required at various events and meetings with key stakeholders.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please provide your CV and a personal statement explaining why you would like to take on the role.
Interested candidates are asked to email Sarah Eardley, CEO at:
Closing date: 12th September 2022
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