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Forum has been commissioned by Hull City Council to carry out research to develop a social inclusion strategy for Hull. We are using a broad definition of social inclusion for this project – that people have opportunities to get involved, access services and feel part of society, whatever their background or circumstances. 

We will be undertaking primary research across September and October 2020, which will include surveys, conversations, interviews and focus groups. We will be talking to migrants and people from diverse cultures that live in Hull, and people that are native to Hull. We will also be talking to people who work in frontline services, for example housing, police and health.  If you think you can help with this element of the work, please get in touch – we have a budget for voluntary sector partners who can assist the project, for example by helping their service users to complete surveys.

We will also be reviewing and analysing existing data to help us identify what is known, and what the gaps are. This might include data from schools, council departments, health bodies and voluntary and community sector organisations.

How you can help

If you have any data you can share with us, please let us know. Data might include:

• Feedback from any surveys or consultations you have done with people or communities in Hull, about topics like feeling safe, accessing services or how they feel about their neighbourhood
• Data from any projects you have carried out within the last 2 years that demonstrates what issues, challenges, opportunities or assets are important to people in Hull
• Data specific to your area of work, e.g. housing or education, that would not normally be available on public databases – for example data about young people’s aspirations or concerns

It does not have to relate specifically to migrant or ethnic minority groups, but if you do have any data from those groups that would be welcomed.

Please do not share any data that is not anonymized.

Finding out more

Please contact Pippa Robson, the project lead for the Hull Together Social Inclusion programme, for more information or to discuss data sharing:

pippa@nbforum.org.uk

07791 040433

The University of Hull has donated 200 reusable face shields to the voluntary and community sector in Hull, and Forum are now assisting with the distribution of this equipment.  

If you are a VCS organisation that has staff or volunteers that are currently working with members of the public, or if you are planning to re-open some services that require face-to-face contact in the near future, please email Gail Baines gail@nbforum.org.uk.

You will need to give your group’s name, a contact name and telephone number, and the volume you require – to a maximum of 5 per organisation. We will add your name to a list and contact you regarding collection/delivery. 

Date: Friday, May 29th

Time: 10am till 12pm

Presenters: Pippa Robson, Claire Etheridge 

Forum’s Sector Support services would like to invite you to a free webinar offering advice and guidance on managing your group, charity, or social enterprise during the Covid-19 crisis. With so much information out there, we are aware that many groups require a clear summary of the support available.  

The 2-hour session will cover:

• Funding: Current and emerging information about Covid-specific funding, crowdfunding, loan programmes and other sources of income
• Financial planning: Key factors to consider, including prioritising payments, accounting deadlines and making decisions to increase sustainability
• Supporting staff and volunteers: Furlough and sick leave, understanding government guidance
• Organisational planning: New work, new roles and new priorities – what does it all mean for your group or organisation?
• Returning to a ‘normal’ working environment: Understanding vulnerabilities and employee/volunteer rights, checklists to assess practicalities including buildings, vehicles, meetings, PPE and hygiene measures

All participants will receive copies of any slides, checklists or free resources used during the presentation. 

You will have an opportunity to post/ask questions in an organised way, any queries that we cannot answer on the day will be followed up by our staff. 

We may need to limit places so please register to ensure you receive joining instructions for the event. Anyone that wants to attend but cannot make the date will be added to a list as we will run the session again if required. 

To register, please email Amy Hallett at amy@nbforum.org.uk.

If you have additional needs that make it hard for you to attend webinars e.g. sensory impairments please contact us. 

If you have any questions about whether or not the event will be useful for you, please contact Pippa Robson on 07791 040433.