Training Leaders for Action! June 2009!
May 21, 2009
TRAINING LEADERS FOR ACTION
June 2009
Bradford:
1-day June 6th
1-day June 7th (women only)
Manchester:
1-day June 9th
CHANGEMAKERS is about developing the capacity of local people to take part effectively in public life in Manchester, and training is key to that aim.
The training that we run challenges people to put their passion and energy at the service of their community – it is about developing our power and our ability to act effectively together.
The training is for those:
· wanting to play a more active role in their organization, community group, school, congregation, or trade union
· keen to develop their leadership skills and those of others
· interested in understanding how to make an organisation more effective and inclusive
· inquisitive about who makes the decisions which impact on our lives, our families, our organisations and how we can influence those decisions
· eager to learn better ‘people’ skills and how to work as a team
· willing to work for the things they believe in
The training teaches:
· new leadership techniques
· how to connect your faith and values to practical action
· the role that power and self-interest have in holding a group together and in making the world work
Cost of Training:
Bradford 1-day training £15.00 pp (10am – 5pm) Manchester 1-day training £15.00 pp (10am-5pm)
ChangeMakers members: 2 free places for members of ChangeMakers. Members pay a deposit of £25 per person to reserve a place on the training. Deposit will be refunded in full at the end of the training.
Non Members: Organisations: All non-member organisations and individuals are required to pay a £10 pp non-refundable deposit – this deposit will be applied to the cost of training.
Contact Lorraine Shaw for more information and a booking form.
ChangeMakers Manchester, Central Buildings, Oldham Street Manchester M1 1JQ.
Tel. 0161 236-9321 / 07913 091 206 or Email: lorraines@church-poverty.org.uk
ChangeMakers Leadership Training
May 7, 2009
TRAINING LEADERS FOR ACTION
June 2009
Bradford:
1-day June 6th
1-day June 7th (women only)
Manchester:
1-day June 9th
CHANGEMAKERS is about developing the capacity of local people to take part effectively in public life in Manchester, and training is key to that aim.
The training that we run challenges people to put their passion and energy at the service of their community – it is about developing our power and our ability to act effectively together.
The training is for those:
· wanting to play a more active role in their organization, community group, school, congregation, or trade union
· keen to develop their leadership skills and those of others
· interested in understanding how to make an organisation more effective and inclusive
· inquisitive about who makes the decisions which impact on our lives, our families, our organisations and how we can influence those decisions
· eager to learn better ‘people’ skills and how to work as a team
· willing to work for the things they believe in
The training teaches:
· new leadership techniques
· how to connect your faith and values to practical action
· the role that power and self-interest have in holding a group together and in making the world work
Cost of Training:
Bradford 1-day training £15.00 pp (10am – 5pm) Manchester 1-day training £15.00 pp (10am-5pm)
ChangeMakers members: 2 free places for members of ChangeMakers. Members pay a deposit of £25 per person to reserve a place on the training. Deposit will be refunded in full at the end of the training.
Non Members: Organisations: All non-member organisations and individuals are required to pay a £10 pp non-refundable deposit – this deposit will be applied to the cost of training.
Contact Lorraine Shaw for more information and a booking form.
ChangeMakers Manchester, Central Buildings, Oldham Street Manchester M1 1JQ.
Tel. 0161 236-9321 / 07913 091 206 or Email: lorraines@church-poverty.org.uk
Government u-turn on access to health care for people refused asylum?
February 17, 2009
Government u-turn on access to health care for people refused asylum?
Alan Johnson, the Health Minister, has recently made strong indications that they have changed the mind about denying people refused asylum to access GP’s.
Earlier this month he said: “I don’t think we should extend it [secondary care restrictions] to primary care, and neither does the medical expert group that have looked at this…. I understand all the points made by the clinicians we consulted, about the public health risks, the sheer inhumanity of refusing to treat people who are ill in primary care.”
Church Action on Poverty believe that it is not only morally wrong to refuse anyone in Britain healthcare, but also the economic costs of having increasingly sick destitute and desperate people in this country are unfathomable. For many months we have been waiting for the joint plans from the Home Office and the Department of Health to severely stop people refused asylum from using primary health care. We hope the Ministers comments are signs of a definite rethink of their short-sighted proposals.
Last year the High Court ruled that people refused asylum can be considered to be “ordinarily resident” and so entitled to NHS care. But the Government wasn’t happy with this so took the matter to the Court of Appeal. We are waiting for the final ruling. In mean time, the poorly worded guidance from the Department of Health is being used. Unfortunately there are still GP’s who do not understand the confusing guidance or they are exercising negative discretion about who they treat. The guidance doesn’t spell out that an IS96 form and Asylum Registration Card (ARC) will be probably adequate proof of “temporary admission”.
CAP have been supporting the campaign by encouraging doctors to sign an online petition: www.gopetition.co.uk/online/15682.html. This has helped the show the widespread outrage amongst doctors. If you know any (medical) doctors, it is still worth encouraging them to sign the statement online.
Leadership Training – Book Soon !!!
February 12, 2009
TRAINING LEADERS FOR ACTION
Friday 6th – Sunday 8th March 2009 in Manchester
A unique opportunity to learn from Greg Galluzzo of the Gamaliel organisation. Greg trained Barack Obama as a community organiser. Obama has since gone on to use some of the techniques you will learn to make history.
CHANGEMAKERS is about developing the capacity of local people to take part effectively in public life in Manchester, and training is key to that aim. The training that we run challenges people to put their passion and energy at the service of their community – it is about developing our power and our ability to act effectively together.
The training is for those:
· wanting to play a more active role in their organization, community group, school, congregation, or trade union
· keen to develop their leadership skills and those of others
· interested in understanding how to make an organisation more effective and inclusive
· inquisitive about who makes the decisions which impact on our lives, our families, our organisations and how we can influence those decisions
· eager to learn better ‘people’ skills and how to work as a team
· willing to work for the things they believe in
The training teaches:
· new leadership techniques
· how to connect your faith and values to practical action
· the role that power and self-interest have in holding a group together and in making the world work
If you are interested in attending the planned training, please complete the booking form and email or post with the necessary deposit to:
Lorraine Shaw 0161/236-9321 / 07913 091 206 Email: lorraines@church-poverty.org.uk
Central Buildings, Oldham Street Manchester M1 1JQ
We will let you know the venue closer to the event (it will be central Manchester).
TRAINING LEADERS FOR ACTION
Booking Form
Cost of Training:
ChangeMakers members
Two free places for members of ChangeMakers. Members pay a deposit of £25 per person to reserve a place on the training. Deposit will be refunded in full at the end of the training.
Non Members:
Organisations: up to 2 people £100 pp 3 to 5 people £80 pp 6 or more £65 pp
Individuals: up 2 people £50 pp 3-5 people £30 pp 6 or more £25 pp
All non-member organisations and individuals are required to pay a £25 pp non-refundable deposit – this deposit will be applied to the cost of training.
Cancellations must be received by Friday, February 27th.
Concessions may be available. Call 0161/236-9321 / 07913 091 206 or
Email: lorraines@church-poverty.org.uk
Please reserve a place for me on the ChangeMakers Leadership Training
on March 6th to 8th 2009
Name …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Organisation :………………………………………………………………………………
Address ………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………..Postcode………………………………………………………
Telephone ………………………………………Email ………………………………………….
Any special dietary requirements?
Vegetarian/Vegan/Halal (please state)? ……………………………………………..………….
Do you have any special access or communication requirements?
Wide wheelchair, Signing/interpreter for deaf impairment? ………………………………………………….
Contact name and contact point in emergency…………………………………………………..
I enclose Cheque made payable to ‘Church Action on Poverty’ for:
□ Refundable deposit £25 (I am a Member of ChangeMakers)
□ Non-refundable deposit £25 (Non-member)
Charity No. 1079986 Company No. 3780243 
Training Leaders For Action …
February 3, 2009
TRAINING LEADERS FOR ACTION
Friday 6th – Sunday 8th March 2009 in Manchester
A unique opportunity to learn from Greg Galluzzo of the Gamaliel organisation. Greg trained Barack Obama as a community organiser. Obama has since gone on to use some of the techniques you will learn to make history.
CHANGEMAKERS is about developing the capacity of local people to take part effectively in public life in Manchester, and training is key to that aim. The training that we run challenges people to put their passion and energy at the service of their community – it is about developing our power and our ability to act effectively together.
The training is for those:
• wanting to play a more active role in their organization, community group, school, congregation, or trade union
• keen to develop their leadership skills and those of others
• interested in understanding how to make an organisation more effective and inclusive
• inquisitive about who makes the decisions which impact on our lives, our families, our organisations and how we can influence those decisions
• eager to learn better ‘people’ skills and how to work as a team
• willing to work for the things they believe in The training teaches: • new leadership techniques
• how to connect your faith and values to practical action
• the role that power and self-interest have in holding a group together and in making the world work
If you are interested in attending the planned training, please complete the booking form and email or post with the necessary deposit to:
Lorraine Shaw 0161/236-9321 / 07913 091 206 Email: lorraines@church-poverty.org.uk
Central Buildings, Oldham Street Manchester M1 1JQ
We will let you know the venue closer to the event (it will be central Manchester).
TRAINING LEADERS FOR ACTION Booking Form
Cost of Training:
ChangeMakers members Two free places for members of ChangeMakers. Members pay a deposit of £25 per person to reserve a place on the training. Deposit will be refunded in full at the end of the training.
Non Members: Organisations: up to 2 people £100 pp 3 to 5 people £80 pp 6 or more £65 pp Individuals: up 2 people £50 pp 3-5 people £30 pp 6 or more £25 pp All non-member organisations and individuals are required to pay a £25 pp non-refundable deposit – this deposit will be applied to the cost of training.
Cancellations must be received by Friday, February 27th. Concessions may be available.
Call 0161/236-9321 / 07913 091 206 or
Email: lorraines@church-poverty.org.uk Please reserve a place for me on the ChangeMakers Leadership Training on March 6th to 8th 2009 Name ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Organisation :……………………………………………………………………………… Address …………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………..Postcode……………………………………………………… Telephone ………………………………………
Email …………………………………………
any special dietary requirements? Vegetarian/Vegan/Halal (please state)? ……………………………………………..………….
Do you have any special access or communication requirements? Wide wheelchair, Signing/interpreter for deaf impairment? ………………………………………………….
Contact name and contact point in emergency:
……………………………………………………………………
I enclose Cheque made payable to ‘Church Action on Poverty’for:
□ Refundable deposit £25 (I am a Member of ChangeMakers)
□ Non-refundable deposit £25 (Non-member)
Charity No. 1079986 Company No. 3780243
Training Leaders For Action …
February 3, 2009
TRAINING LEADERS FOR ACTION
Friday 6th – Sunday 8th March 2009 in Manchester
A unique opportunity to learn from Greg Galluzzo of the Gamaliel organisation. Greg trained Barack Obama as a community organiser. Obama has since gone on to use some of the techniques you will learn to make history.
CHANGEMAKERS is about developing the capacity of local people to take part effectively in public life in Manchester, and training is key to that aim. The training that we run challenges people to put their passion and energy at the service of their community – it is about developing our power and our ability to act effectively together.
The training is for those:
• wanting to play a more active role in their organization, community group, school, congregation, or trade union
• keen to develop their leadership skills and those of others
• interested in understanding how to make an organisation more effective and inclusive
• inquisitive about who makes the decisions which impact on our lives, our families, our organisations and how we can influence those decisions
• eager to learn better ‘people’ skills and how to work as a team
• willing to work for the things they believe in
The training teaches:
• new leadership techniques
• how to connect your faith and values to practical action
• the role that power and self-interest have in holding a group together and in making the world work
If you are interested in attending the planned training, please complete the booking form and email or post with the necessary deposit to:
Lorraine Shaw 0161/236-9321 / 07913 091 206 Email: lorraines@church-poverty.org.uk
Central Buildings, Oldham Street Manchester M1 1JQ
We will let you know the venue closer to the event (it will be central Manchester).
TRAINING LEADERS FOR ACTION
Booking Form
Cost of Training:
ChangeMakers members
Two free places for members of ChangeMakers. Members pay a deposit of £25 per person to reserve a place on the training. Deposit will be refunded in full at the end of the training.
Non Members:
Organisations: up to 2 people £100 pp 3 to 5 people £80 pp 6 or more £65 pp
Individuals: up 2 people £50 pp 3-5 people £30 pp 6 or more £25 pp
All non-member organisations and individuals are required to pay a £25 pp non-refundable deposit – this deposit will be applied to the cost of training.
Cancellations must be received by Friday, February 27th.
Concessions may be available. Call 0161/236-9321 / 07913 091 206 or
Email: lorraines@church-poverty.org.uk
Please reserve a place for me on the ChangeMakers Leadership Training
on March 6th to 8th 2009
Name …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Organisation :………………………………………………………………………………
Address ………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………..Postcode………………………………………………………
Telephone ………………………………………Email ………………………………………….
Any special dietary requirements?
Vegetarian/Vegan/Halal (please state)? ……………………………………………..………….
Do you have any special access or communication requirements?
Wide wheelchair, Signing/interpreter for deaf impairment? ………………………………………………….
Contact name and contact point in emergency…………………………………………………..
I enclose Cheque made payable to ‘Church Action on Poverty’ for:
□ Refundable deposit £25 (I am a Member of ChangeMakers)
□ Non-refundable deposit £25 (Non-member)
Charity No. 1079986 Company No. 3780243
ChangeMakers is Taking Action …
January 20, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The Lounge, First Floor
Central Building
Oldham Street
Manchester, M1 1JQ
6:30 pm – Arrival & Registration
7:00 pm – Meeting Start
8:00 pm – Finish
The focus of this ACTION meeting is:
- To welcome new member groups and individuals into ChangeMakers membership;
- To hear presentations from member organizations on issues they would like ChangeMakers to take forward to action research;
- To organize members and supporters into Action Research teams.
Action research teams will look in depth at each issue and report back to the ChangeMakers Strategy Team following which a decision will be made as to which issue(s) to take forward to immediate action.
This is an exciting stage in the mobilization of diverse grass roots communities achieving change for the common good.
If you support us in this come and pledge your commitment to action.
Important Notice for Any Group Looking For Funding:
CSJ AWARDS 2009
Application Deadline 17 March 2009
Awards Ceremony 1 July 2009
Applications for the CSJ Awards 2009 are now open. Are you tackling local poverty and giving people a second chance in life?
If so apply to win from a prize pot of £50,000. Know a group?
Encourage them to apply!
This is the fifth year of the CSJ Awards. We’ve been able to give over £150,000 to more than 25 organisations each tackling unique challenge in innovative ways.
“The Awards is a real highlight of the year,” says Philippa Stroud, CSJ Executive Director, “The event is a fantastic opportunity to show policy makers that there are armies of compassion across the UK turning people’s lives around, giving communities a second chance.”
The Awards attracts an audience of senior policy makers and politicians which to date have included David Blunkett, John Reid, David Cameron, Boris Johnson, Vince Cable and Sir Menzies Campbell amongst others.
To apply descibe in 500 words or less how your organisation makes an exceptional contribution to tackling poverty and turning lives around to awards@centreforsocialjustice.org.uk
More details are available at
www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/awards
If you know of a group who you think should apply, please forward this email!
ChangeMakers Update and Next Meeting…
December 11, 2008
Hi Everyone,
As many of you know we have recently held four workshops in different parts of Manchester.
A number of very interesting issues and observations were surfaced and we are in the process of compiling a summary and will forward this to you in the first week of January.
ChangeMakers is at a critical stage of it’s development.
We are now ready to move forward into action. In order to do this we need you, the wider ChangeMaker supporters, and membership base, to select those issues most important to the majority at this time.
This selection process will take place in early January and the key issues will be brought to the Action Meeting on January 28th. We will then ask everyone present to select one or two issues for immediate action.
ChangeMakers Action Meeting – January 28, 2009 7:00-8:30 pm Central Building, Oldham Street, Manchester M1 1JQ Tel: 0161 236 9321
Your attendance is crucial ! Thanks.
Wishing you the very best for the holiday season,
Lorraine Shaw
ChangeMakers Administrator/Community Organizer
ChangeMakers December Workshops
November 19, 2008
We are organizing a series of informative workshops throughout Greater Manchester. If you know of any group, organization, or association, who you feel may benefit from finding out more about Changemakers, we have the following workshops:
North Manchester Workshop
Tuesday 2 December 11am – 3pm
Trinity Church Cheetham Hill Road
South Manchester Workshop
Wednesday 3 December 11am – 3pm
St. James Centre
95a Princess Road, Moss Side
City Centre and East Manchester Workshop
Saturday 6 December 11am – 3pm
The Department Store
5 Oak Street Manchester M4 5JD
Wythenshawe Workshop
Tuesday 9 December 11am – 3pm
United Estates of WythenshaweBuilding
Broadoak Road Wythenshawe M22 9WF
What will happen at the workshops?
The workshops will bring together a wide range of people living and working in these areas, many of whom are already very active in the community. We will:
- hear what is already going on in these area and stories from local people about some of the issues which need addressing
- have a chance to hear about a new way of working together which has been very successful in other parts of the UK, and find out what is involved
- identify some clear steps for action
- talk about training opportunities for people in your organisation.
More Information
If you want to find out any more about ChangeMakers, or the December workshops, you can call the ChangeMakers team at Church Action on Poverty:
Lorraine Shaw 0161 236 9321 lorraines@church-poverty.org.uk
Ocia Koranteng 0161 236 9321 ociak@church-poverty.org.uk
Mark Waters 07795 822 193 markw@church-poverty.org.uk
Adam Dickson 0161 236 9321 adamd@church-poverty.org.uk
Updates From the ChangeMakers Meeting
October 27, 2008
ChangeMakers Meeting October 15th …
Was a BIG success!
The wonderful turnout included people who are British, African, Asian, European, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Unitarian, and those of no particular religious affiliation. The scene was very much set for the promise that ChangeMakers holds in store for all member organisations.
After a hearty welcome and brief reflection everyone had the opportunity to spend 10 minutes engaging in “one-to-one” sessions. These one-to-one sessions are as the heartbeat of ChangeMakers. It is a powerful time of engagement, getting some idea of what makes a person tick so that the process of community organising can begin by allowing people’s individual and collective interests to be discerned and met.
Next we appointed eight temporary trustees who will steer the organisation until the Annual General Meeting. Thank you and congratulations to our new Trustees:
• Rev. Daniel Burton, St John’s and Trinity Church, Cheetham
• Tahira Sindu, Trafford Asian Women’s Network
• Mansoor Hassan, Exiled Journalist Network
• Ben Gilchrist, Network (Greater Manchester Evangelical Alliance) and SPEAK
• John Kerkula, SEVA Manchester
• Vicky Flynn , Manchester Carers
• Erinma Bell, CARISMA
• Azeldin El Sharif, The British Libyan Solidarity Campaign
New ChangeMakers staff were introduced:
• Ocia Koranteng – Lead Community Organiser. Ocia will be overseeing work in Manchester Changemakers and working directly in South Manchester.
• Liz firth – Bradford Community Organiser. Liz will be developing ChangeMakers in Bradford with close liaison with the Manchester team.
• Lorraine Shaw will be part of the Manchester organising team in North Manchester.
• Adam Dickson – a volunteer in the North Manchester organising team and helping with administration.
The entire team will be working under the direction of Mark Waters, the National Organiser for the ChangeMakers Project, who himself will be working in the Wythenshawe area.
We heard from people who recently completed the leadership training.
It was generally agreed that the challenging nature of this training had enabled them to discern their own unique ambitions, skills, and desires for exactly what it is they wish to achieve within their own communities and become powerful leaders.
Dates for the next training session were announced: 6th to 8th of March 2009. Anyone interested should contact Lorraine Shaw: lorraines@church-poverty.org.uk
FOUR organisations officially pledged to ChangeMakers. We are proud to announce that the following are our FOUNDING MEMBERS:
• The Boaz Trust – an organisation serving destitute asylum seekers in North West England, including providing them with housing where is possible.
• CARISMA (Community Alliance for Renewal, Inner South Manchester Area) – A local community committed to serving the needs of young people and addressing the issues affecting them.
• The British Libyan Solidarity Campaign – A campaign group working with Libyans in the UK who have suffered as a result of their nation’s socio-political climate under Gaddafi.
• The Darfur Community – A solidarity group committed to serving Darfurian peoples in the UK and raising awareness of the nation’s difficulties.
FIRST CALL TO ACTION:
Dave Smith of the Boaz Trust presented the“City of Sanctuary” project – a movement endeavouring to build and nurture a culture of hospitality, in Manchester, for people seeking sanctuary in the UK.
The aim of the City of Sanctuary project is for local groups to work in building coalitions of organisations from all sectors of society which will commit to welcome refugees, asylum seekers, and other individuals seeking sanctuary. The project is highly relevant to the spirit that ChangeMakers embodies, and may potentially become an integral part of our ongoing community organising work.
The meeting concluded with a firm and energetic call to move forward.
The new staff and Trustees will be focusing on key areas in Manchester and holding hundreds of individual meetings to engage with local community groups and organisations. The purpose of these engagements is to gain a sufficient understanding of people’s concerns within their areas so that they may be fed into the larger strategy of the ChangeMakers project.
Training seminars within these key areas will also take place in order to inform people about ChangeMakers and broad-based organising and how to conduct one-to-one interviews within their own communities. The schedule for these seminars is:
1st December: Wythenshawe
2nd December: North Manchester
3rd December: South Manchester
6th December: Central and East Manchester
Time: 10:30am and 2:30pm. Venues to be announced.
The issues which emerge from these interactions will be brought to the next main ChangeMakers meeting on 28th January 2009.
If the general feeling in the room was anything to go by, then it appears the words “It’s time to take action” will soon be ringing very true within the city of Manchester…
NEXT MEETING: JANUARY 28, 2009
Watch This Space!!!
