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Men's Monthly Drop in Sessions

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Wednesday, 29 January 2025 16:43

Lynn Dougal

First Saturday of each month at 10am.

Open to all men to come along meet others, chat and do activities.  Sometimes the group will meet then go and do an activity elsewhere.

Sessions are FREE but please buy a cuppa from the hosts and maybe a treat from their menu!

Meet at The Hub, 1 Sherburn Terrace, Consett, DH8 6ND.

Any questions please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Support sessions for female survivors of domestic abuse

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Tuesday, 14 January 2025 08:44

Lynn Dougal

???? Beware of phishing emails ????

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Tuesday, 28 January 2025 13:56

Lynn Dougal

We've been alerted to phishing emails targeting those registering to vote. These emails request personal documents like passports or proof of address.

These fake emails may come from addresses such as This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., but other similar addresses could also be used.

Genuine emails will come from:

Election team: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

EROP portal: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for Postal, Proxy Application evidence

Gov Notify: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for annual canvass communications

The phishing emails mimic a genuine request asking you to provide documents to verify your address and identity. Please be careful and not to click any links or respond. You can also report this to the National Cyber Security Centre.

If you receive an email like this do NOT click on any links.

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/.../phishing-scams/report-scam-email

Community Development Workshops in February

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Tuesday, 07 January 2025 11:14

Lynn Dougal

Durham Community Action run Community Development Workshops to assist voluntary and community groups to manage their organisations effectively

All workshops take place online and are fully funded; attendance is free although booking in advance is required to secure places. Please click on the links below for full details

Volunteer Recruitment

Tuesday 4 February 10.00 - 11.30am

This workshop is aimed at staff and volunteers who are responsible for volunteer recruitment. It will cover understanding the recruitment process, how to diversify recruitment, writing an attractive role description, and promoting your recruitment opportunities.

Safeguarding Responsibilities within the Voluntary Sector

Tuesday 11 February 10.00 - 11.30am

This workshop is aimed at volunteer-led organisations and community groups. It will cover the importance of having a safeguarding policy, understanding your responsibilities for safeguarding within your organisation and what to include in your safeguarding policy.

Volunteering and the Law

Thursday 20 February 10.00 - 11.30am

This workshop is aimed at staff and volunteers who are responsible for volunteer management.

It will cover how the law applies to recruiting, supporting and managing volunteers, understanding the Disclosure and Barrings process and when it is required, using the correct language when recruiting volunteers, and identifying the difference between good practice and the law when working with volunteers.

Employing Staff for the First Time in Voluntary Sector Organisations

Tuesday 25 February 10.00 - 11.30am

This workshop is aimed at volunteer led organisations and community groups. It will look at getting your organisation ready to employ staff, understanding your responsibilities as an employer, identifying employment law considerations and establishing where to get further support