Latest News from across the Voluntary Action Rotherham website. http://www.varotherham.org.uk Thu, 31 May 2012 07:46:35 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.varotherham.org.ukhttp://www.varotherham.org.uk/images/Logos/VAR_Web_Logo.jpg 53.41607-1.31363 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/var/~3/YLynhD8gZpU/index.php What is covered?This event has been put on for front line workers who work with vulnerable people and families. Its aim is to inform them of the effect Welfare Reform will have on their client group.  Updates on the day will be given from;DWP — Universal CreditCitizens Advice Bureau — adviceRMBC — impact on social housing Support on the day will be available from:Credit Unions — savings and affordable creditFinancial Capability — budgeting support Course dates29th June      0930 - 1400        Book Now (index.php?option=com_forme&fid=4)   Wed, 30 May 2012 11:07:12 +0100 http://www.varotherham.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4560&Itemid=531 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/var/~3/zifUJIgi4dc/index.php Funding is available through RMBC for the delivery of services to support early help for families in Rotherham that are not engaged in Children's Centres. The outcomes to be achieved are that families that are not currently receiving support are engaged and where appropriate are provided with early help to resolve their issues quickly.  This could include advice and practical support to parents and families to deal with any issues as soon as possible before they escalate to serious concerns. Tue, 29 May 2012 09:50:08 +0100 http://www.varotherham.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4557&Itemid=315 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/var/~3/KfmG59bXJ3s/index.php Carole Haywood, Rotherham Partnership Manager, is the lead for identifying the possible impact of the Welfare Reform in Rotherham. This information session will give you the opportunity to find out about the findings so far and the changes that are going to be happening within the Rotherham Partnership. Fri, 25 May 2012 10:41:13 +0100 http://www.varotherham.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4552&Itemid=367 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/var/~3/o-e6_UX7dkE/index.php Martin Kimber CEO of RMBC will be making another visit to Voluntary Action Rotherham on Thursday 21st June at 10.30am. In previous meetings Martin has recognised the valuable contribution that the voluntary and community sector make in Rotherham and has made a commitment to continue a dialogue with the sector and Voluntary Action Rotherham are keen that this continues. Fri, 25 May 2012 10:27:31 +0100 http://www.varotherham.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4551&Itemid=367 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/var/~3/QQkI5V5F6GE/index.php   Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR) is the lead body for supporting, developing and promoting the voluntary and community sector in the Rotherham borough. Its core activities and associated projects are a keystone for local community engagement and development. Voluntary Action Rotherham and 3 sub-regional infrastructure organisations (Voluntary Action Sheffield, Voluntary Action Barnsley, and Doncaster CVS) have been working in partnership on the “South Yorkshire HR Services” project. The project is funded by the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund and its main aim is to provide HR advice and support to third sector employers across South Yorkshire. As part of this project Voluntary Action Rotherham is looking to recruit to the following post;     Fri, 25 May 2012 10:01:38 +0100 http://www.varotherham.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4550&Itemid=295