http://www.community-links.org/about-us/events/ Master Feed of content published on the Community Links Website en no-reply@community-links.org Copyright 2008 2008-11-27T16:51:20+00:00 http://www.community-links.org/about-us/event/community-links-christmas-quiz/ http://www.community-links.org/about-us/event/community-links-christmas-quiz/#When:16:51:20Z Once again, we open our doors for the annual Community Links Christmas Quiz. This event is notorious for it's challenging questions, competitive spirit and lots of laughter! All funds raised will enable disadvantaged families the chance to have a proper Christmas, such as a Christmas lunch and gifts for the children. The event takes place on Thursday 27th November, 7.30pm. Teams of up to 8 can join, with an entry fee of £60 per team. Winners receive a shiny trophy, wine and the glory of course! To enter your team, contact Jacky South or Kevin Jenkins.   2008-11-27T16:51:20+00:00 http://www.community-links.org/news/pr/co-founder-kevin-jenkins-wins-beacon-prize-for-community-builder/ http://www.community-links.org/news/pr/co-founder-kevin-jenkins-wins-beacon-prize-for-community-builder/#When:12:00:51Z Kevin is just one of six recipients of the 2008 Beacon Prize and joins the ranks of previous Beacon winners such as Sir Bob Geldof, Jamie Oliver and environmentalist, Zac Goldsmith who have all been recognised for their charitable work through what has become known as the ‘Nobel Prize of the charity world’, first coined by Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Kevin co-founded Community Links in 1977 whilst still at school and grew the Children and Youth Programme from four projects that helped 150 children and young people to a £5million budget supporting 3,000 individuals aged 2 – 24 years every week. He remains at Community Links as a Senior Advisor. In addition to his work with Community Links, Kevin has also played an instrumental role in the Newham community, influencing local council strategy on early years, play and youth; set up and supported emerging youth agencies; and fundraised for local schools. His work is so respected that he has shared best practice across the country and has also received an OBE. Martyn Lewis, former Chairman of Beacon, who will be hosting Tuesday’s Prize Ceremony, said: “Kevin’s work in Newham is based on a strong belief that investing in our children and young people should be at the very heart of any drive to regenerate an area and build cohesion and inclusion in a community. Thousands of children and young have greater life opportunity thanks to Kevin’s work. His contribution and dedication are outstanding.” Speaking just ahead of the prize-giving ceremony, Kevin said: “I am so pleased to receive this award. I hope it sends a message that our nation’s children and young people deserve the very best start in life. They need our help to develop and learn, and we should also remember the great contribution they can make to their communities through initiatives such as volunteering if they are only given opportunity and encouragement.” Kevin will receive his award at a Prize Ceremony on Tuesday 18 November 2008 at ‘Room by the River’, Southbank, London, SE1. All six winners will be inaugurated as Beacon Fellows, a community of Beacon Prize winners who together champion charitable causes across the globe and nurture a wider culture of giving in the UK. The ceremony will also see the overall Beacon Prize winner announced, receiving £30,000 to donate to the charitable cause of their choice.   2008-11-18T12:00:51+00:00 http://www.community-links.org/about-us/event/chain-reaction1/ http://www.community-links.org/about-us/event/chain-reaction1/#When:10:42:46Z Our national team, LinksUK have announced an exciting programme for our new initiative, Chain Reaction. Chain Reaction is about connecting people together from around the world to work together on new ideas for social change. A dedicated website, www.chain-reaction.org, is now live and tickets to the first Chain Reaction event in November are available to purchase online. As well as the opportunity to buy tickets, there is a forum for sharing ideas. Chain Reaction is about connecting people together from around the world to work together on new ideas for social change. Chain Reaction is about one talent, experience or idea unlocking another, creating massive energy in a chain. Our individual actions multiplied by millions of others are a driving force for change. If our individual actions are reflected by those of organisations and businesses, and supported by governments, then, together, we have the power to change the world. 500 people, two days, one big tent... We are developing an exciting programme for the first Chain Reaction that will enable participants to connect,collaborate and commit, and will result in at least 25 new networks, practical ideas for action or new ways of working. Book your tickets today! www.chain-reaction.org 2008-11-18T10:42:46+00:00 http://www.community-links.org/news/pr/auction-my-stuff-founder-named-future-100-young-entrepreneur/ http://www.community-links.org/news/pr/auction-my-stuff-founder-named-future-100-young-entrepreneur/#When:12:16:48Z Chris Allwood, founder and Manager of Auction My Stuff, our social enterprise, was named as one of the Future 100 Young Entrepreneurs of the Year during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2008. The Future 100 Awards profiles young entrepreneurs aged 18-35 who are demonstrating entrepreneurial flair and innovation in progressing a responsible business venture; one which demonstrates a balance between economic, environmental and social goals to achieve ultimate business success. The awards encourage and reward extraordinary vision, ethical business practice and social responsibility. They aim to showcase businesses that offer innovative and sustainable solutions to social problems. Auction My Stuff aims to give young people the chance to get the skills, experience and confidence for work, as well as raising money for charity. We sell on eBay on behalf of our parent charity community links, as well as other much larger national charities. Auction My Stuff is generously hosted by Tate & Lyle at their Refinery in Silvertown, as part of their commitment to the local community. Chris said, “ Winning the Future 100 award shows just what a fantastic team of staff and volunteers we have at Auction My Stuff. Please contact us if you’d be interested in joining” www.auctionmystuff.org   2008-11-17T12:16:48+00:00 http://www.community-links.org/about-us/event/chain-reaction/ http://www.community-links.org/about-us/event/chain-reaction/#When:09:10:04Z Our national team, LinksUK have announced an exciting programme for our new initiative, Chain Reaction. Chain Reaction is about connecting people together from around the world to work together on new ideas for social change. A dedicated website, www.chain-reaction.org, is now live and tickets to the first Chain Reaction event in November are available to purchase online. As well as the opportunity to buy tickets, there is a forum for sharing ideas. Chain Reaction is about connecting people together from around the world to work together on new ideas for social change. Chain Reaction is about one talent, experience or idea unlocking another, creating massive energy in a chain. Our individual actions multiplied by millions of others are a driving force for change. If our individual actions are reflected by those of organisations and businesses, and supported by governments, then, together, we have the power to change the world. 500 people, two days, one big tent... We are developing an exciting programme for the first Chain Reaction that will enable participants to connect,collaborate and commit, and will result in at least 25 new networks, practical ideas for action or new ways of working. Book your tickets today! www.chain-reaction.org 2008-11-17T09:10:04+00:00 http://www.community-links.org/about-us/event/community-links-annual-reception/ http://www.community-links.org/about-us/event/community-links-annual-reception/#When:08:13:26Z Wednesday 22nd October, Painters Hall, London. By invitation only. The event will bring together guests from government, business, charitable trusts and community organisations, as well as individuals who have benefited from our projects. We hope you will see some familiar faces, hear great stories and enjoy drinks and the chance to mix in a superb venue. The evening’s programme will include: •    A day in our life, so you can see the full breadth of our work and discover how your support helps us change lives. •    More than the needs that come to our door - what we take to Number 10, Number 11 and other Minister’s doors! •    Acting local but thinking global. A glimpse at plans for our first ever international event, Chain Reaction. •    The innovation keeps going - our plans ahead. The evening will be hosted by Sir David Walker, the other members of our Leadership Group and our Trustees. For more information, contact Ruth Uwimana 2008-10-22T08:13:26+00:00 http://www.community-links.org/news/pr/social-change-series-launched/ http://www.community-links.org/news/pr/social-change-series-launched/#When:13:17:56Z The first in the Social Change series focuses on Physical Regeneration. Community Links has worked for over thirty years in Newham, east London. Our area is currently undergoing unprecedented regeneration as work gets underway to prepare the site for the London Olympics 2012. However we are concerned that the focus on buildings and infrastructure misses real opportunities for community regeneration. Our second booklet reports on the devastating impact that child poverty has on many of the young people we work with . We set out our practical work with families and young people and summarise several recent research reports including policy recommendations. Case studies illustrate the difficulties faced by many who are struggling to bring up children in difficult circumstances. Download the reports 2008-10-21T13:17:56+00:00 http://www.community-links.org/our-national-work/publications/social-change-series/ http://www.community-links.org/our-national-work/publications/social-change-series/#When:13:07:58Z The Community Links Social Change Series draws together information from our existing research reports detailing our position and track record on significant, complex issues which we, as a multipurpose organisation, are engaged with on several levels. Regeneration SC1. The first in the Social Change series focuses on Physical Regeneration. Community Links has worked for over thirty years in Newham, east London. Our area is currently undergoing unprecedented regeneration as work gets underway to prepare the site for the London Olympics 2012. However we are concerned that the focus on buildings and infrastructure misses real opportunities for community regeneration. Download the full text in PDF format. Child Poverty SC2.  Our second booklet reports on the devestating impact that child poverty has on many of the young people we work with . We set out our practical work with families and young people and summarise several recent research reports including policy recommendations. Case studies illustrate the difficulties faced by many who are struggling to bring up children in difficult circumstances. Download the full text in PDF format.    2008-10-21T13:07:58+00:00 http://www.community-links.org/news/pr/we-march-to-end-child-poverty/ http://www.community-links.org/news/pr/we-march-to-end-child-poverty/#When:12:25:10Z Community Links supported the national 'End Child Poverty' rally this weekend. Local families joined us as we wore our special t-shirts, carried banners and gave out leaflets to call on the government to ‘keep their promise’ and halve child poverty levels by 2010 and eradicate it by 2020. The government needs to have programmes in place, adequately funded in the budget, by spring 2009. With an uncertain financial situation, the government has to take action, and quickly which it will only do with significant public pressure. This is why Community Links supports the Campaign to ‘End Child Poverty’. Community Links and local residents attending the End Child Poverty rally were also part of the national ‘Need not Greed’ campaign, which originated from the grassroots experiences of people in Newham. ‘Need not Greed’ is about understanding that people trapped in poverty work cash-in-hand out of need not greed, and require support and guidance to make the transition into formal work and out of poverty. The campaign seeks to change attitudes to people working cash-in-hand. Policy changes are need to encourage parents to come forward and formalise their informal paid work, which in turn will increase their income levels, so lifting their children out of poverty and social exclusion. Maeve McGoldrick, linksUK Campaigns Coordinator says, “our work and research over the last 30 years shows that poverty has a life time impact on our children and young people. A child that grows up lacking resources and educational and employment opportunities, becomes the next generation of struggling parents, so the cycle continues.” Read more about the march and watch a video on the linksUK blog. For more information about 'Need Not Greed', contact Maeve McGoldrick.   2008-10-04T12:25:10+00:00 http://www.community-links.org/about-us/event/bike-vietnam/ http://www.community-links.org/about-us/event/bike-vietnam/#When:08:18:31Z 4th October - 16 November 2008. Prepare to be overwhelmed by Vietnam's natural contrasting beauty - from the patchwork of bright green rice paddies to the rugged mountains and white sandy beaches you can't fail to be mesmerised by it's traditional charm. Find out more in our Fundraising Events section or contact Denise Thomas to sign up today. 2008-10-04T08:18:31+00:00