Thriving & Surviving

GOVERNANCE

GETTING IT RIGHT LEGALLY  The Playwork Partnership have produced 2 publications around the legal status and structures for trustees of community organisations.  For more information and an order form, please click here (Posted 03/04/12)

YOUNG CHARITY TRUSTEES Young Charity Trustees (YCT) exists to try to increase the number of young people becoming Trustees and to support those who already are. According to Charity Commission data, while 18-24 year olds represent 12% of the total adult population they make up just 0.5% of trustees.Becoming a charity trustee offers many benefits. Young people will learn how organisations are run and gain experience in areas such as setting strategic goals, accounting, financial planning and employment practice. Such experience would enhance any CV and give young trustees an edge over other jobseekers in an interview situation.For more information please click here.  (Posted 21/03/12)


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SAFEGUARDING

CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU CHECKS AND IDENTIFICATION The CRB have announced revised and enhanced identification checking guidelines. These guidelines are effective from 28 May. There is a three month implementation window, after which they must be followed. This has implications for any organisation that checks staff and volunteers via the Criminal Records Bureau. There will be a reduced list of acceptable documents and for some people an external identity verification service will need to be used. The details of this external check have not been announced and it is unclear whether this will be an additional cost. As is currently the case, applicants unable to establish their identity under the procedures will need to have their fingerprints taken. It is currently unclear whether the number of people asked to provide fingerprints will increase (Posted 15/05/12).

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OUTCOMES FRAMEWORK

DRAFT OUTCOMES FRAMEWORK The Young Foundation as part of their work for as a DFE strategic partner have produced an outcomes framework for young people's services.  Read it here and let us have your comments. (Posted 30/03/12)

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BUSINESS RESOURCES

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE A Guide and training to understand social enterprise for young people
The Participation Works partnership has published How to understand social enterprise for young people on behalf of the Catalyst consortium. The guide aims to explain to any and all young people exactly what a social enterprise is. It includes information on legal structure, shining examples, organisations offering support, and the potential financing available to social enterprises. It can be supplemented by a half day workshop, again written by young people, for young people (Posted 15/05/12)

SOCIAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT Hall Aitken has published a report on the Sunderland XL Youth Villages project where they can show an SROI of between £3 - £6 per £1.  Read the report here (Posted 11/05/12)

UNITED FUTURES  United Futures is a partnership programme that aims to break down barriers between business and the youth sector.  As part of the programme they are looking to promote and showcase the business case for companies to support youth organisations.  One of the partners Business in the Community would like to speak to a number of youth organisations and businesses about their experiences of working in partnership.  Would you be happy to speak to someone in the team about your experiences?  If so, please contact Nicola Inge of Business in the Community  or 020 7566 8738 and she will be in touch.  Anything  produced will be shared with you before it is made public to make sure that you are happy with what we’ve written. (Posted 20/02/12)

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