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Welcome to the October 2008 issue of the WSA e-newsletter. Don't forget to book your place on the risk management workshop being held in north Wales on 20th November. Also, check out the new 'useful links and contacts' section at the bottom of this newsletter relating to some of the articles in this issue.
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Risk Management Workshop - North Wales
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If you haven't yet booked onto the Risk Management workshop in north Wales on 20th November please do so soon as places are filling up. To book please contact Greta. Details of the workshop can be viewed here
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The latest issue of wsa:news (October 2008) can be accessed in English or Welsh. If you would like to receive a hard copy or subscribe to the publication please contact Greta
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CEOs’ Convention 6-7 November 2008 - “Leading from the front”
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A CEOs’ Convention, organised by CCPR (Central Council for Physical Recreation) is being held in Leicester on 6th and 7th November 2008. The focus of the Convention is strategic leadership in sport and recreation. To book a place and for more information click here
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2009 Prohibited List Published by WADA
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The 2009 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods has been issued by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), and will come into force on 1 January 2009. Further details can be accessed here
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Pugh Computers Launches New Website and Online Store for Voluntary Sector
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A new on-line Charity Store offers NGBs, through the WSA's membership of the WCVA (Welsh Council for Voluntary Action), discounts of up to 90 per cent on market-leading software from the likes of Microsoft, Symantec and the new Adobe Creative Suite 4. More details here
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Open Day and Advice for Limited Companies
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HM Revenue and Customs have organised a free open day on 6th November for all registered limited companies. The day will not only cover issues regarding VAT, but a whole host of other useful information such as meeting Government regulations and enhancing your organisation through funding, marketing and new technology. More details here
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Renewed Guide to Volunteering and Benefits Published
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Following a government commitment in response to the Commission on the Future of Volunteering's report ‘Manifesto for Change’ earlier this year, Jobcentre Plus, part of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has published its renewed guidance on volunteering whilst on benefits. More details here
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Cabinet Office Guidance for Vetting and Barring
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The Cabinet Office has published guidance to help organisations to decide when CRB checks should and should not be carried out on volunteers. This guidance will help cut unnecessary red tape and responds to concerns voiced by the voluntary sector that potential volunteers can be put off if they are asked to undergo a CRB check without good reason. To access the guidance click here
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Code of Practice for Managed Migration Published
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The UK Border Agency has now published the new code of practice for immigration. The document includes governing body’s role in the process of setting endorsement requirements and the issuing of endorsements. More details here
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In the next stage of transition, from winter 2008, employers in England and Wales must send new referrals to the ISA (Independent safeguarding Authority), which will take the barring decisions. More details can be accessed here
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Assistance for Voluntary Organisations with Accounting Basics
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The Community Accountancy National Network web site has a new range of basic resources to help small organisations with their accounting. If you are a treasurer, manager, finance worker, committee member, or other volunteer, support is available and most of it is free to voluntary and community organisations. More details here
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Kelloggs Active Living Fund
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The Kellogs Active Living Fund gives small grants to projects and activities that directly lead to people taking part in sustained physical activity. The aim of the fund is to help remove the "barriers" which stop people being active. For more information on how to access this fund click here
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BBC Unsung Hero Award 2008
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The BBC has opened nominations for its 2008/09 Unsung Hero Award. The award seeks to recognise the people who devote their time, energy and effort to helping more people enjoy sport around the UK. More information and how to nominate can be found here
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Sports Marketing Research Trust Grants 2008/09
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The Sports Marketing Research Trust can assist governing bodies of the minor sports and sports charities by providing grant aid and technical support for research projects. More details here
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Community Channel Seeks Grassroot Sport Films
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Community Channel is a not-for-profit TV station available in 13 million homes in the UK on Sky 539, Virgin 233 and
Freeview 87 from 6 -9 am. The channel is launching a show called ‘Your Sport’ that will celebrate the personal and community benefits of grassroots sport and are looking for distinctive films about the power of community sport. More details here
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