This month, hvoss has launched a new campaign: #CountYourHours.
We are inviting all volunteers, or organisations / groups that work with volunteers, to record the number of hours that have been given voluntarily each month over the next year.
At the end of each month we will prompt you to complete a short and easy form on our website to input your hours.
At the end of the year we hope to have a clear picture of just how many hours are given voluntarily across the county each year.
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A huge 'Thank You' to Holmer Park Health Club & Spa - who have kindly gifted a number of free passes to a group of our young adult carers to enjoy a much needed break from their caring responsibilities.
All staff went 'that extra mile' to ensure everyone had a fabulous relaxing and chilled out' time. It is so important for these young adult carers to be given time to relax, unwind and socialise; to enable them to fulfil their caring role as an addition to full time education, training or employment.
Some of the feedback we had from their day:
'It's been a 'great escape' from my caring role. Had a lovely relaxing afternoon, thank you so much'
'It's been a rare opportunity for us to be able to relax in this way. So refreshing, thanks to everyone'
'Before today I felt exhausted, trying to juggle studying for exams at college and caring for my mum. I now feel more like myself and energised, thank you so much Holmer Park'.
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June 2022 marks the Month of Community - a time when we come together to celebrate everything that makes our communities great. Celebrations and events across the month include:
...and more!
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Volunteers' Week 2022 has proven a huge success with wonderful messages of thanks to those that volunteer their time across the county (and UK wide) flooding social media with the hashtag #volunteersweek. Our own CEO, Will Lindesay DL, was among them: |
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"As #VolunteersWeek 2022 comes to a close, I would just like to extend my heartfelt gratitude and thanks to all the volunteers that hvoss has worked with over the past 12 months. Your incredible dedication and commitment never ceases to amaze me. Without your support, thousands of charitable and community activities would not be able to do what they do for others. You are the reason that organisations such as hvoss exist and continue to thrive and make such a positive impact in our community. So, thank you, for all that you do and all that you continue to do" - Will Lindesay DL, CEO hvoss
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The Waterworks Museum at Broomy Hill in Hereford has been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS). This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE.
The Waterworks Museum volunteers will receive the Award Crystal and certificate from Mr Edward Harley OBE, Lord-Lieutenant of Herefordshire in the early Autumn. In addition, two volunteers from the organisation will attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace in May 2023, along with other recipients of this year’s Award.
The museum is one of 244 local charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to receive the prestigious award this year. Their work, along with others from across the UK, reminds us of all the ways in which fantastic volunteers are contributing to their local communities and working to make life better for those around them.
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service aims to recognise outstanding work by local volunteer groups to benefit their communities. It was created in 2002 to celebrate The Queen’s Golden Jubilee. Recipients are announced each year on 2nd June, the anniversary of The Queen’s Coronation.
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Meet the Funder - Wednesday 29 June, 2pm-3pm (online)
hvoss are thrilled to be joined by Freya Turner, Programme Manager at The Fore. She will explain what the Fore is looking to fund and give advice on how to write the best possible application.
About The Fore
The Fore exists to accelerate small charities and social enterprises. We make unrestricted grants which have the potential to have a transformational impact on an organisation. Transformational impact includes helping organisations become more sustainable, more efficient, to grow significantly or enabling them take a major step forward of some kind. We see our grants as investments in the organisations we support. We offer unrestricted grants of up to £30,000 over 1-3 years and any registered charity, CIC, CIO or Community Benefit Society with turnover of under £500,000 in the last financial year is eligible to apply. Alongside our funding, we offer a programme of skills support workshops and free access to expert training in impact measurement to help organisations to evidence their impact.
The Fore is particularly looking to fund small organisations working with marginalised groups and led by people in the community that may have found it hard to access trust and foundation funding in the past. Our funding process is specifically designed to level the playing field and give no advantage to those with fundraising experience or connections.
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Training, Events & Resources |
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E F Bulmer Trust have mailboxes available for Charities and Small Herefordshire Businesses that are let out at £25 per month. The mailboxes are located in our porch area at The Fred Bulmer Centre, Wall Street, Hereford, HR4 9HP and can be accessed from 8am Monday to Friday.
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Free training with Keep Herefordshire Warm
We are hosting a new event and would love to see you there.
Join us for an Introduction to Energy Use In The Home and Fuel Poverty Awareness
Thursday 23 June 10am-12.00pm
This online training is for Herefordshire based frontline staff, volunteers, community workers,
professional staff, councillors, and those working with households at risk of fuel poverty.
Understand
- Fuel poverty – what it is and how it comes about
- Energy use in the home & energy efficiency basics
Be able to
- Identify those at risk of fuel poverty & cold homes
- Improve energy welfare, offer top tips energy advice
- Signpost and refer householders to support & funding
Learn
- How to help households save money and energy
- How warm, energy efficient homes prevent NHS admissions
Book a free online session
The introductory training is 120 minutes long and also counts as 2 hours of CPD
Please go to Keep Herefordshire Warm eventbrite page for upcoming dates and to book:
If you can’t make the listed date/s on eventbrite please go to our training and events enquiry form: severnwye.org.uk/enquire to enquire about alternative dates/ modules.
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The Cart Shed is pleased to be offering a new course for Carers.
‘Wellbeing for Carers’ is for unpaid carers who are looking after family members or friends. It will take place on Mondays the 11th, 18th and 25th of July from 10am - 3pm at The Cart Shed.
These sessions offer opportunities to connect with those in similar situations to share experiences and learn from one another. The programme will focus on:
- Common concerns and experiences
- Where to go for help
- Coping strategies
- Looking after your own wellbeing
- The importance of ‘me time’
- Developing your support network
Participants will also have the opportunity to develop some willow working skills and produce decorative and functional items.
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For any other submissions please contact us... |
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