December 2015 Cheshire OPCC Workshop
for Victim Service Providers
On this page you'll be able to access the presentations and related resources from the 17th December 2015 OPCC workshop, held in Winsford.
For further information, please contact:
Michael from MLR michael@researchMLR.co.uk or
Rainbow from OPCC rainbow.langdale-smith@cheshire.pnn.police.uk
[1] Workshop Objectives & Agenda
The objectives for the event were:
1. To share understanding of sustainable funding.
2. To explore how providers evidence their value.
3. To share notable practice on the benefits of PCC funding, from a providers perspective.
4. To develop collaborative links between organisations.
[2] Presentations
Presentations from the Winsford Workshop are available as PDF documents below.
The event was split into two
- prior to the 11.15am break there was a brief scene-setting presentation, followed by 'cafe conversation' groupwork, exploring three elements of funding/income: the challenges / barriers people face; the opportunities they foresee; and the support that will help them overcome barriers and link them to more funding opportunities.
- after the break, and prior to the network lunch, there were 5 presentations: three from OPCC funded hate crime services, one from a rape and sexual abuse support service, and finally a presentation on behalf of the local VCS infrastructure organisations.
PRE-BREAK SESSION (10am - 11.15)
Rainbow Langdale-Smith (Cheshire OPCC) provided the introduction / welcome, and then Michael Lloyd (from MLR) outlined the event format, context and a few of the funding principles to be discussed during the day.
SettingTheScene_MLR_17thDec2015presentat[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [551.0 KB]
'Cafe conversation' Groupwork: The workshop attendees were split across three tables and asked to discuss 3 questions on funding - rotating between tables every 15 minutes as a new question was revealed.
Everyone was asked to note down key points on colour-coded post-it notes, and at the end of the 15 minute discussion period each attendee was asked to summarise on one card a key point for them on that question.
The post-its formed our 'ideas tree' (pictured) and the summary cards the basis of a report.
POST-BREAK SESSION (11.30-1pm)
Keith (from DIAL West Cheshire) summarised the DIAL/DIB service funded by Cheshire OPCC, case study examples, how they evidence value, and their approach to funding and collaboration.
DIAL + DIB_17thDec15presentation.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [1.2 MB]
Jessica summarised the LGBT Foundation service funded by Cheshire OPCC, case study examples, how they evidence value, and their approach to funding and collaboration.
LGBT Foundation_17thDec15presentation.pd[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [566.0 KB]
Margaret summarised the Victim Support service funded by Cheshire OPCC, case study examples, how they evidence value, and their approach to funding and collaboration.
VSracefaithService_17thDec15presentation[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [411.9 KB]
Helen and Julie summarised the RASASC service part-funded by Cheshire OPCC, explaining their funding strategy and approach to collaboration.
RASASC_17thDec15presentation.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [135.5 KB]
Alison (from Warrington VA) presented on behalf of the four main local infrastructure organisations - scroll down for more on each organisation. Alison's presentation explained their work with victim service providers, how they support access to funding, and how to get the most from support networks.
WarringtonVA_17thDec15presentation.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [634.6 KB]
[3] Other links / resources
The four local infrastructure Voluntary Community Sector and Voluntary Association Organisations (VCS/VA) provide an easily accessible and knowledgeable support network for service providers in this sector. The four main organisations across Cheshire are:
1. Halton and St Helens Voluntary and Community Action (VCA).
2. CVS Cheshire East.
3. Chester Voluntary Action (VA).
4. Warrington Volutary Action (VA).
Links to each of their main funding resources and home pages are accessible by 'clicking' on the links below. [links tested December 2015]:
[4] Event feedback
Your feedback is important! If you could spare 5 minutes to complete the event feedback form, that can be downloaded in MS Word format below, we'd be very grateful. Please return forms to:
rainbow.langdale-smith@cheshire.pnn.police.uk
Just 7 questions to gather feedback on this event. Please return this form to rainbow.langdale-smith@cheshire.pnn.police.uk
Participant-evaluation-form_17thDec2015E[...]
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Other materials
AgendaLeaflet_OPCCworkshop17thDec15_Vict[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [505.6 KB]
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