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News: Talking Points
15th January 2006
Two Executive Directors :
- We have now appointed two Executive Directors, Brendan Kitchen and Jacquie Stubbs, who will job share this post. Brendan has already started, and Jacquie will join us from 23 January. Both have wide experience of working in the community/voluntary sector in Sheffield . Brendan has worked with ILS previously, most recently facilitating an advocacy event in Norfolk Park . Jacquie was one of the driving forces in the Disabled Peoples Forum, which many people may remember occupied 116 The Wicker up until December 2004.
Registering as a Charity :
- ILS has almost completed the process of registering as a charity. Amongst other advantages, being a registered charity will allow us to access funding streams which were previously closed to us.
Two Student Social Worker Placements :
- ILS will facilitate two student social worker placements in Spring 2006. The students will also work with the Black Community Forum, also based in The Wicker. We are very excited about this, and are looking to create projects that will truly benefit everyone involved.
ILS Has Commissioned Two DVDs :
- ILS has commissioned two DVDs; “Employment and Disabled People”; and “Provision of Goods and Services and Disabled People”. We hope to have an official ‘screening' of these DVDs later this year, and will post any news about this on the website. We plan to use these DVDs as part of the Disability Equality Training we offer. We have already had some interest from Sheffield City Council; Sheffield Hallam University ; and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Trust .
Funding News :
- Our main funders - Neighbourhood Renewal Fund - have confirmed that funding from central government will be available until 2008, and that ILS will continue to receive grants until that date. This will enable us to plan and expand the activities of ILS.
Our First ‘Open' Annual General Meeting :
- On 25 October 2005 we held our first ‘open' Annual General Meeting at the Sheffield Town Hall . Over 50 people attended. Invited guests gave presentations about the activities of ILS, and updates were given on the changes that are taking place within Sheffield Social Services. A new Director was elected – John Vear . John has agreed to be our Treasurer. John is very experienced in the financial activities of voluntary/community sector organisations and is also the Treasurer of Voluntary Action Sheffield. We welcome John to our organisation and look forward to working closely with him as ILS develops.
13th November 2005
New Membership Opportunities:
Would you like to have a say in what Inclusive Living Sheffield does? Apply for membership and join us. Membership will be free for individuals and organisations until 1st November 2008.
All members will:
- receive a free newsletter about disability issues in Sheffield
- be invited to attend consultation events.
- be issued with a membership card
Click here to view full information about our membership opportunities.
For enquiries or application packs please contact Maura Sorensen, ILS Administrator; maura.sorensen@inclusivesheffield.org.uk or call her on 0114 275 3014.
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