Human Rights & Equalities Charnwood
Newsletter April 2015
Problem
Over the winter our central heating boiler gradually gave up the ghost leaving us shivering
and mopping up water leaks and substantial damage.
Problem solved
We applied to the Helen Jean Cope Trust for the cost of replacing the boiler and we are
pleased to say we have been successful!! Towards the end of April a combination boiler will
be installed and from next winter we should be as warm as toast and be more energy efficient.
Our sincere thanks go to the Helen Jean Cope Trust.
Also we have put in an insurance claim for the water damage.
Fund raising
Because of our shrinking finances the trustees have decided to make a concerted effort to raise
funds during 2015/16.
We are kicking this off with a “Challenge Week” from 6th to the 14th June.
We are planning to have several events during the week and so far we have organised:
Saturday 6th June 5pm to 9pm – join us for a
Bollywood
evening
at the Salvation Army Church & Community Centre,
Burleigh Road, Loughborough, Leics LE11 3BA (corner of Ashby
Road/Radmoor Road) where we will be showing the Bollywood film
P.K.
This is about a stranger's childlike curiosity and world-view,
challenges people's long-held notions, making friends of some and
foes of others. The film will be followed by a short discussion. This
is a free event but all donations gratefully accepted.
7th
Shaw, our Treasurer, is doing a
sponsored bike ride and hopes to cover 46 miles (one for each
year of our existence) – there are sponsorship forms available from the
office. Please sponsor him generously and encourage your friends and
families to do so. This will also be on our Facebook page.
Sunday
June
Trevor
Monday 8th June – Please join us for a networking
meal.
We are hoping that friends, members, staff and colleagues from
partner
agencies will be joining us for a meal at Cinnamon Restaurant, Lansdowne
Drive, Loughborough (at the roundabout near the big Tesco). This will be a
great opportunity to come together for a meal and build contacts. The meal
will cost £15 (choice of starters, 4 main dishes, naan, rice).
Saturday 13th June – we are having a stall at Picnic in the Park
(a Charnwood Arts event). We are asking for any unwanted gifts to
sell. We need some volunteers to staff the stall during the day for short
sessions. Any offers welcome.
If you would like to do any fundraising for us or have any ideas we would be delighted to
hear from you.
Membership renewal April 2015—March 2016
We have already sent out renewal and declaration papers for renewing your individual or
organisation membership. We are very grateful for those who have acted very promptly and
returned them and urge those who haven’t to please do so. For individuals we have sent out the
gift aid forms so please do fill these up and return to us if appropriate. Forms are also available
online on our website.
We have kept the membership fee the same as last year, £10 for individuals and £20 for
organisations but welcome any donations. And don’t forget to send in your Gift Aid forms!
Training
With the introduction of the Equality Act 2010 it is vital that organisations have an understanding
and awareness of the needs of diverse communities.
Compliance with the Act will help ensure that you are treating your service users
and staff with respect and understanding and that you plan your services
accordingly. Services and employment policies are required to be fair and
equitable and not unintentionally biased or give offence thereby helping to
protect you from any legal challenges .
We can offer training on a range of equality topics tailored to your needs.
Please tell us if you have any other specific training requirements. We can offer
the training at a venue of your choice.
Details can be found on our website, under the training section or call the office
to discuss your needs.
Our projects
Our Chances For All project has successfully delivered it’s 2nd year and is meeting its targets.
A full report on the year’s work and achievements will be in our annual report.
From our work with the women, they identified the need for a similar project working with men,
particularly of South Asian background in Loughborough. With support from local South Asian
men we applied to the Big Lottery Fund for a 5 year project. We are pleased to say we have
been successful in stage 1 and been invited to submit a stage 2 application.
We have delivered 4 months of debt and money management advice on behalf of Charnwood
Borough Council (December 2014 to end of March 2015). This dealt with around 300 queries
and issues and also we were able to raise the awareness of Clockwise credit union. We would
like to thank all our members and funders who help us deliver our work.
At present our ex-caseworkers are kindly doing 1 day a week voluntary work to help meet the
ever continuing clients needs. We would like to thank them for their dedication and generosity.
Dates for your diaries
Our Annual Public Lecture
This year’s Lecture will take place on Thursday 11th June 2015 at 7.30pm (prompt start) at the
Clyde Williams Room, Loughborough University, Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leics LE11 3TU
Our Guest Speaker will be the Rt Hon Keith Vaz MP. Further details will be sent out nearer the
time. This is a free and open event and everyone is welcome.
We would like to thank the Vice Chancellor and Loughborough University for their kind
support and invitation to the campus.
Picnic in the Park
Saturday 13th June 2015, Queens Park, Loughborough
Contact Charnwood Arts for further information on Email: [email protected]
Our Annual General Meeting
Our AGM will be held on Wednesday 8 July 2015 at 7pm for 7.30pm start at John Storer House,
Wards End, Loughborough. Papers and further details will be sent out nearer the time.
Loughborough Council of Faiths Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 22nd July 2015 John Storer House, Wards End, Loughborough, Leics LE11 4HA.
From 7.30pm to 9pm
Loughborough Mela
Sunday 16th August 2015 - Please email the Mela Co-ordinator if you wish to get involved or
have a stall at the Mela on [email protected]
Our Contact Details
(please note our shorter email and web address
Human Rights & Equalities Charnwood
66 Nottingham Road
Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 1PB
Tel (01509) 261651, Fax (01509) 267826
Email: [email protected] Website: www.hrec.org.uk
Registered Charity Number: 1088411
Companies House No. 4198889
We would like to thank all our funders for the generous grants that enable us to continue with our work