Befriending Service.

Dear Colleague

 

It is with regret that I have to inform you that from the 1^st May 2019 we will not be accepting any new referrals for our befriending service.

 

This is due to two key issues:

 

1. Derby and Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group decided that they will no longer fund befriending. Derbyshire County Council is still supporting us.

2. Our waiting lists are high and the board of trustees took the decision that going out to visit clients to put them on a waiting list was not good use of staff time and raises expectations we can’t meet.

 

Linda will be spending the next few months out and about in Erewash to recruit more volunteers to support our direct services including befriending. The trustees have agreed to revisit this in six months’ time and if more volunteers are recruited we will be opening up the list again.

 

We know that the service is desperately needed and as far as we are aware, ours is currently the only Befriending service in Erewash. We are doing everything we can to ensure that the service continues.

 

I am collating any responses to this to feed into our funders to highlight the impact this would have if we lost the service. 

 

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

 

Kind regards

 

 

 

 

Stella Scott

Chief Executive Officer

 

Stella@erewashcvs.org.uk

Volunteers Week Thank You Event

Thank you

to all our amazing volunteers

 

Your commitment and contribution as a volunteer really makes a difference

 

VOLUNTEERS THANK YOU and OPEN DAY

On: Thursday 6^th June

10am - 3pm

At: Erewash Voluntary Action,

Granville Avenue, Long Eaton

 

 

 

 

Volunteers Week

VOLUNTEERS WEEK

 

1st - 7th June 2019

 

 

Over 21 million people volunteer in the UK at least once a year and this contributes to an estimated £23.9 billion to the UK economy. Behind these big numbers is a big contribution.

 

These 21 million are a shining example of how we can all make a big difference to individuals and communities every day from improving the environment we live in, spending time with those who may otherwise be lonely and contribute to a range of other essential services and support.

 

At the Volunteer Centre in Erewash we provide vital direct services with the help of volunteers in the form of befriending, sitting to allow carers a break, shopping and transport.  Just one hour a week makes a huge difference to someone’s life and for the volunteer it too can alleviate loneliness, help to make new friends and learn new skills. Free training is available as well as social events. People from all walks of life volunteer and all ages from teens to people in their 80s and beyond – it is therapeutic.

 

For more information contact:

Linda Brown on 0115 9466740

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet the Funders

 

Are you looking for funding?

 

 

MEET THE FUNDERS     EREWASH EVENT

Wednesday 5 June 2019

10.00am - 2.00pm

 

Erewash Voluntary Action, Granville Avenue,

Long Eaton

 

There will be a number of grant giving organisations in attendence who will be available for you to talk to, seek advice and ask questions.

 

THIS EVENT IS FOR:

· Community and voluntary groups and organisations

· Not for profit organisations

· Charities

· Social enterprises / community interest companies

· Statutory services (not all grant organisations provide funding for statutory services)

 

No need to book - TURN UP ANYTIME

 

Teas and coffee will be provided

 

For further details contact

Catriona Paterson - Development Worker,

Erewash Voluntary Action, Granville Avenue,

Long Eaton, NG10 4HD

Tel 0115 9466740 or email: catriona@erewashcvs.org.uk