August 2015 Edition 57
In this Issue
Volunteering’s everyone
ROCCO Awards
Scottish Parliament is coming to Paisley
Engage Renfrewshire Annual Report now available
The next e-bulletin will be circulated in September 2015 Please submit articles by 12 noon on 24th September 2015
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Volunteering’s for Everyone At our AGM on 26th August we unveiled a new video entitled “Volunteering’s for everyone.”
Newsletters Page - P4 Funding Page - P5 Information Page - P6 Events Page - P8 Training Page - P9 See below for a few of our additional support services: Payroll and financial services
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The video was produced by Create Paisley and contains short interviews with volunteers and managers from throughout Renfrewshire. To view the video please click here.
Annual Report 2014 / 2015 We have now published our Annual Report for the 2014 / 2015 financial year. An electronic copy can be downloaded by clicking here. If you wish to receive a hard copy please contact us by email admin@engagerenfrewshire.com
t: 0141 887 7707 f: 0141 887 8808 e: info@engagerenfrewshire.com
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Engage Page Engage Renfrewshire Financial Services “The one stop shop for all your payroll requirements.” Are you in receipt of Direct Payments (DP) or Individual Living Fund (ILF), or do you know someone who is? 62 individuals in receipt of DP and/or ILF, and 20 organisations put their trust in us to ensure their employees are paid accurately and on time. We provide a professional and reliable service that is tailored flexibly to the needs of you. Not only that, but we remove the hassle of worrying about HMRC compliance, National Insurance contributions, PAYE, and other statutory requirements you as an employer have, leaving you to focus on your care requirements. Last year we managed over £1.7million in pay on behalf of our clients!! To find out more about what Engage Renfrewshire can do for you or your organisation’s payroll needs by email: finance@engagerenfrewshire.com or call us on 0141 887 7707
Conference Facilities Why not consider our excellent conference facilities for your meetings or training events? Situated close to the M8 and Glasgow Airport, our facilities offer free on-site parking, fully accessible offices and a secure entry / manned reception. Your visitors will receive a first class service from our front of house staff, who will provide a concierge service from the front door to the appropriate meeting room. The office building is open from 8 am til 6 pm. The Glencoats Room The Glencoats room can hold approximately 14 people in a standard ‘U’ shaped format, or approximately 16 in square shaped format and is ideal for training, presentations or business meetings. With a fully integrated 50” Plasma television and sound system you can display all your PowerPoint presentations or play DVD’s.
If you’re interested in using our services and are looking for more information or a quote then please call us on 0141 887 7707 or email info@engagerenfrewshire.com
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Newsletters Page We have been asked by some of our members to publicise their newsletters / bulletins to our wide network. Below you will see a front cover for those we are promoting in this edition of the ebulletin. Simply click on the newsletter you wish to read further and you will be taken to a full copy. If your organisation has a newsletter or bulletin you wish Engage Renfrewshire to advertise please email a copy to admin@engagerenfrewshire.com
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Funding Page Alex Neil announces fund to help communities regenerate town centres across Scotland. http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/-1-7-million-for-town-centre-communities-1c49.aspx Social Justice Secretary Alex Neil has announced £1.7 million of funding to help revitalise and regenerate town centres across Scotland. The Town Centre Communities Capital Fund is open to community organisations to support capital projects which will make real and lasting improvements to town centres. Mr Neil made the funding announcement while on a visit to the Beith Development Trust in North Ayrshire, he said: “Scotland’s town centres need to be fit for the 21st century, offering a diverse range of businesses, services and activities that meet local demand. There are already a few examples of communities getting involved in their town centres, introducing innovation and helping to reclaim them as vibrant social spaces. “The Scottish Government recognises that people across Scotland are interested in the future of their town centres. This £1.7 million through the Town Centre Communities Capital Fund is intended to support enterprising communities with project proposals that complement our Town Centre Action Plan. “By enabling and supporting enterprising community organisations to take action, we can help make town centres attractive and accessible places that are the thriving civic spaces we know they can be.” Jane Lamont, Development Manager at Beith Development Trust, said: “At Beith Trust we work alongside local people to provide opportunities for learning, skills development and personal growth which enable people to step up as makers and shapers within their community and lives rather than simply exist as users and choosers of services designed by external consultants. “We believe in making things happen in town centres and in communities incrementally building up to bigger projects that can then help to transform the community. As well as our sports offer, we are now based on the High street in Beith which enables more people to connect with the different services that the trust offers. Being visible and joined up is key to the success of any community based organisation.” The fund is available to support enterprising, community-led projects that help to deliver town centre regeneration priorities in a local area. Community organisations are invited to bid for pots of between £20k and £150k capital funding to support projects which are in line with the key themes set out in Scotland’s Town Centre Action Plan. The Scottish Government is keen to see communities step forward with their ideas. The deadline for receipt of applications is midnight on 29 September 2015. Full details are available to view: http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Built-Environment/regeneration/town-centres/tcccf http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2013/11/6415 (Before applying please ensure that you are an eligible organisation using the Pre-Application Eligibility Checklist) If you have any queries about the fund please contact Alex McGhie, Regeneration Policy Officer - Email: Alex.McGhie@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
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Information Page Following last year's success, RYV would like to announce that nominations are now open for this years Positive About Youth Awards. The aim of the awards is to celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions of young people aged 12- 25 within their local community, and also to reduce the negative images associated with young people by the media. The PAY Awards are designed, planned and organised by RYV group members and this year they have decided on seven nomination categories, Ferran Hart Young Artist of the Year Young Carer of the Year Young Citizen of the Year Eilish Herron Young Sports Person of the Year Youth Group of the Year The Unsung Hero Award Young Entrepreneur of the Year RYV have appreciated your support over the last 4 years that PAY has run so please continue to show us your support by nominating a young person or group by clicking here The award ceremony will take place on Tuesday 24th November but please note that the deadline for nominations is Monday 28th September
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ROCCO 2015 - now open for entry The ROCCO's (the annual business awards of Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce) - are now open for entry. Established for over a decade the Rocco's are Renfrewshire's premier business event. We are delighted to announce the main sponsor for 2015 is the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The ROCCO's are free to enter for members based anywhere plus non-members that are based in Renfrewshire. We have 16 categories this year:
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ROCCO Award for Excellence in Customer Service - sponsored by the Scottish Leather Group ROCCO Award for Enterprise in Education - sponsored by University of the West of Scotland ROCCO Award for Excellence in Manufacturing - sponsorship available ROCCO Award for Innovation & Technology - sponsored by Hillington Park ROCCO Award for International Trade - sponsored by Glasgow Airport ROCCO Award for Invest in Renfrewshire - sponsored by Renfrewshire Council / Invest in Renfrewshire ROCCO Award for Most Promising New Business - sponsored by Business Gateway ROCCO Award for Employer of the Year - sponsored by Rolls Royce ROCCO Award for Family Business of the Year - sponsored by The Malcolm Group ROCCO Award for Young Business Person of the Year - sponsored by West College Scotland ROCCO Award for Business Leader of the Year - sponsored by Diageo ROCCO Award for Community Champion - sponsored by Engage Renfrewshire & The Royal Bank of Scotland ROCCO Award for Outstanding Performing Business with 5 or less employees - sponsored by intu Braehead ROCCO Award for Outstanding Performing Business <25 employees - sponsored by Renfrewshire Council ROCCO Award for Outstanding Performing Business >25 employees - sponsored by Phoenix Car Company ROCCO Award for Renfrewshire's Favourite Business - sponsored by the Paisley Daily Express (a new award for 2015 - nominations open end August)
The awards are open for entry 'til the 4th September. Shortlist will be announced end September and the winners announced at our awards ceremony on Friday 20th November at The Normandy Hotel hosted by Fred MacAulay. On the night our charity raffle will support 2 charities / good causes including the Accord Hospice For more info and to enter / book a table - please visit www.roccoawards.com The social medial hashtag is #2015Rocco Good luck Renfrewshire Chamber
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Training Page How To Be An Employer Thursday 10th September 2015 1.00pm to 3.30pm Engage Renfrewshire, Paisley This training session will look at:1.
Recruitment and Selection – ensure the right people are recruited and the appropriate checks are carried out. • PVG/Disclosure Scotland Check • Preferred Candidate Health Questionnaire • References • Qualifications • Professional Registration Checks
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Inform HMRC and register as an employer.
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Ensure have Employers Liability Insurance in place.
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Need to decide what you are paying employees (minimum wage, Living Wage) and how you are paying then. Will you do this internally or outsource this to someone else. Expenses – will employees be reimbursed and have clear guidelines around this.
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Employment Contracts – ensure employees have these and whether permanent, temporary, fixed term, casual, zero hours. Written statement of terms and conditions – within 12 weeks.
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Employment Policies
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Data Protection
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Communication and Engagement
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Training and development
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Other benefits/considerations e.g. flexible working, flexi time, pension scheme, salary sacrifice schemes.
To book a place on this session please contact us on admin@engagerenfrewshire.com Two Day FREE training in Glasgow 8-9 September 2015. The Foundation for Social Improvement (FSI) is bringing free training for small charities to Glasgow for the first time this September. Sponsored by Blackbaud, the two-day event offers courses on key fundraising skills such as Trusts & Foundations and Corporate Partnerships. There are also courses available in Strategy, Risk Management and Demonstrating Your Impact. It fills up fast, so book your free place today to access this fantastic training opportunity. For more information and how to become a FSI member and how to book the training please go to;http://www.thefsi.org/services/training/glasgow/
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