Archive for month: July, 2010

Chair of theTrustee Board – Daycare Trust – 1st September 2010

14 July, 2010 (18:00) | Vacancies | By:

Daycare Trust are currently recruiting for the Chair of our Trustee Board. The successful candidate must be committed to the mission and values of Daycare Trust and have experience of leading a non-profit organisation. We are seeking candidates with political savvy, strategic agility and an ability to build and manage alliances. In addition, specific skills, [...]

Woeful lack of holiday childcare revealed by new Daycare Trust research

14 July, 2010 (17:57) | Notices | By:

* Just 20% of local authorities confident they can meet parental need * Average cost of childcare in Britain this summer stands at £558 per child * Postcode lottery sees prices double from one region to another Research published by the national childcare charity Daycare Trust, ahead of the school holidays, has uncovered a postcode [...]

Join us in opposing the Government’s proposal to introduce anonymity for rape defendants – Rights of Women

14 July, 2010 (17:50) | Notices | By:

No impunity for rape No anonymity for defendants The Government proposes to give those accused of rape anonymity; this would mean that the police would not be able to name those they are investigating in order to secure vital evidence. In no other offence, including murder or those that relate to child pornography, is the [...]

Repeal all laws which criminalise those who sell or are sold for sexual use; provide exit services; and work towards an end to the sex trade – Object and Eaves

14 July, 2010 (17:20) | Notices | By:

You may have seen the Your Freedom website launched by the coalition government to allow people to call for certain laws to be repealed; and that you have seen the calls for Section 14 of the Policing and Crime Act, (which criminalises the purchase of sex from a person who has been exploited) to be [...]

Croydon Council Cuts Funding to RASASC South London – please help

14 July, 2010 (17:14) | Notices | By:

RASASC in Croydon needs your help – urgently. A decision was made to cut the Corporate Funding Budget of Croydon Council two weeks ago and there was pressure on the Council Lead, Mike Fisher, to do some cost saving, pretty quick. Fisher chose the easiest option as the corporate funding applications were due for ratification. [...]

Supporting Women – Against Prison – Campaign Network (SWAP) – join the network – Women in Prison

7 July, 2010 (15:40) | Notices | By:

What is SWAP? Convened by Women in Prison and led by women’s organisations delivering supporting to women in the criminal justice system the SWAP Campaign wants to: * SWAP custody for community * SWAP prisons for small custodial units designed for women * SWAP being ignored for being heard Join us and receive information and [...]

Download Rock Choir’s single and support Refuge

7 July, 2010 (15:27) | Notices | By:

It’s already top of the best sellers list – help support domestic violence charity Refuge and keep it there by downloading Rock Choir’s stunning debut single We are excited and delighted to announce a new partnership between Refuge and Rock Choir – http://www.rockchoir.com – but we need your support. With 150 choirs nationwide, and a [...]

Free or discounted training courses – ROW – July (various cities)

7 July, 2010 (15:16) | Training | By:

Rights of Women free and discount training in July Stop the traffic: protecting and supporting trafficked women in the UK – in partnership with the Poppy Project * The Circle, Sheffield – 7 July FREE * The Dolphin Centre, Darlington – 23 July FREE 1 day, Women only course No recourse? EEA National? Overcoming the [...]

Stepping Up – The Fast Track Career Booster – Hillcroft – 26th July 2010

7 July, 2010 (15:10) | Training | By:

Stepping Up – The Fast Track Career Booster At Hillcroft – the National Residential College for Women 26 July 2010 to 27 August 2010 Had enough of your current work? Want to move your career forward? Make changes and better yourself? Do you want to fast track to a new level in your work life? [...]

PTTLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Sector) – Hillcroft – 16th August 2010

7 July, 2010 (15:05) | Training | By:

PTTLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Sector) At Hillcroft – the National Residential College for Women 16 August 2010 to 26 August 2010 Want to inspire others If you’re considering teaching in the Lifelong Sector and want to know whether it’s right for you, this course will provide the perfect introduction. You’ll find out [...]