www.princes-trust.org.uk
The Prince’s Trust Community Cash Awards are a fantastic grant funding opportunity for young people inBirmingham.
The Prince’s Trust funds youth-led projects across England and Wales that deal with a local community need, with clear benefit to that community. Past awards have included funding for starting up youth cafes, asylum seekers improving perceptions in the community through (more…)
Want to learn some basic computer skills in a relaxed and friendly environment?
Freshwinds and Birchfield Children’s Centre are running classes to teach basic IT skills –
Every Thursday
Starting on Thursday 1st December from 12.30pm to 3.00pm.
At: Birchfield Children’s Centre, 1 Haughton Road, B20 3LE
Free to everybody no matter your benefits or immigration status.
Ring 0121 675 0967 to book your place or just come along.
Did you know that….
Cherry Tree Children’s Centre can help you to look for a job or access to training.
They are holding a drop-in session at Lozells Methodist Church Centre to offer informal support on:
Tuesday 25th October between 10am and 4pm.
They can help with:
More information about:
Computer skills training
Food Safety/ Hygiene Certificate training
Customer Service training
Health and Safety training
Lozells Methodist Church
(Corner of Lozells street and Gerrard Street)
Drop in 10am – 4pm
Learning at Aspire and Succeed in Lozells. Copyright Aspire and Succeed
Dear Parent
This Saturday, 3rd September 2011 between 10am -12pm at:
Aspire and Succeed at The Carpenters Rd Hub, 3a Carpenters Rd, Lozells, B19 2BA, we will be holding our Annual Open morning for the new academic year. A team of experienced Teachers will be at hand to talk to parents about (more…)
Know Urself CIC is looking for young people interested in training to become a peer educator/mentor, especially around sexual health and healthy relationships.
This is a unique opportunity to gain experience and raise awareness amongst your peers whilst building experience and getting a qualification at the same time.
We will provide free training, qualification and expenses up to the value of £3.60 per day.
Successful candidates will need to be CRB checked through Know Urself C.I.C, be confident, have good communication skills, be willing to learn, able to work in a team, willingness to work in an confidential environment, passionate about helping within the community and able to commit to the programme from August 2011-July 2012.
To apply for this opportunity, send your CV to the e-mail below or call to obtain an application form. (Places are Limited)
If you have any questions about the organisation or the training course, feel free to contact Sherill Fuller at:
Email:knowurselfuk@yahoo.co.uk or Tel: 07930326127
An event taking place at Lozells Methodist Church Centre, on the corner of Gerrard St and Lozells St this Saturday 27th August from 3pm to 6pm.
They are looking for performers – a great chance to showcase your talent and compete for some great prizes!
If you are interested in performing or to book a ticket – call 07783 880 159
£2 ticket entry £1 entry per act
Stalls for rent and refreshments provided.
Birmingham Citizens Advice Bureau have released advice for those whose businesses or personal property has been damaged in the Birmingham riots
Since the recent Birmingham wide disturbances, which started on Monday 8th August 2011, many businesses and property-owners have suffered significant losses. Regardless of the severity of the damage to your property there are avenues available to recover your loss.
An insurer can make a claim in the policy holder¹s name against the police to recover their losses under The Riots (Damages) Act 1886 (RDA). In order to do this the claim must normally be lodged within 14 days of the damage having occurred. However, according to the Prime Minister¹s Statement on the 11th of August, the time limit for applying for compensation will increase from 14 to 42 days.
Businesses that have suffered riot damage that do not have property insurance can also make a claim to recover their losses directly from the police under the RDA.
According to the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA), people who have been affected by the turmoil should speak to their insurance broker as soon as possible.
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) says damage to homes, including riot damage and fire, would be covered under a standard home insurance policy. It goes on to state that many policies will also cover people for accommodation costs if they can’t stay in their home.
The AA states that comprehensive car insurance policies will normally cover policy holders for damage to cars that have been smashed, burnt out or damaged in any other way. Third party policies will not cover you because they exclude cover for the car itself. Third party, fire and theft may cover you for fire-related damage, so check the policy wording carefully.
The ABI says most policies will cover the direct damage and theft of property, plus pay compensation towards the costs of an interruption of business as usual, if the policy includes that cover.
When making a claim, you must ensure:
* You know your policy
* You keep receipts and proof of ownership documents safe and be prepared to produce them
* When you make a claim, act quickly
* Provide as much detail as possible
* Don’t exaggerate
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* Birmingham Citizens Advice Bureau provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to local residents. We advise on peoples’ rights and responsibilities, and can provide information on a wide range of issues.
* We offer a variety of services, from providing information and directing people to the best source of help for their issue, through general advice from a trained advisor, to specialist debt and benefits work from one of our specialists.
* Our Telephone Advice Line number 08444 77 10 10 Monday Friday 10am until 4pm (5p per minute from a BT fixed line calls from mobiles and other networks will vary)
* Birmingham Citizens Advice Bureau website is www.bcabs.org.uk <http://www.bcabs.org.uk/>
Join the women and girls of Bangladeshi Youth Forum for a fundraising event “Girls Got Talent”!
When? Wednesday 20th July 2011 – doors open 5.30pm, main event starts at 6.30pm. First come, first served
Where? Royal Banqueting Suite, 271 Birchfield Road, B20 3DD
What’s happening? Fashion show, singers, dancers, stalls and more!
Who’s invited? GIRLS ONLY! No upper age limit
How much? Only £1 entrance fee
If you have a talent to share and would like to perform, please contact BYF on 0121 554 0305 or 07908997176