http://www.mandbf.org/ The latest news from Mentoring and Befriending Foundation Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:06:06 +00002012-02-22 13:24:27http://www.mandbf.org/news/policy-and-evidence-news/a-netherlands-befriending-project-find-out-more-about-humanitas-tandemhttp://www.mandbf.org/news/policy-and-evidence-news/a-netherlands-befriending-project-find-out-more-about-humanitas-tandemHow a Netherlands-based befriending project helps prevent growing problem of social isolation2012-02-22 08:37:42http://www.mandbf.org/news/policy-and-evidence-news/what-support-needs-will-you-require-in-the-futurehttp://www.mandbf.org/news/policy-and-evidence-news/what-support-needs-will-you-require-in-the-futureGive your views to the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) on the future of capacity building funding2012-02-22 08:35:27http://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/volunteer-mentors-neededhttp://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/volunteer-mentors-neededVolunteer Recruitment for the Employment Mentoring Project now underway.2012-02-21 13:17:38http://www.mandbf.org/news/policy-and-evidence-news/mentoring-programmes-see-11-increase-in-young-people-wanting-to-go-to-universityhttp://www.mandbf.org/news/policy-and-evidence-news/mentoring-programmes-see-11-increase-in-young-people-wanting-to-go-to-universityReport found that raised aspirations and improved ‘soft skills’ for mentors and mentees2012-02-20 15:20:52http://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/wilkinsons-helping-hands-fund-supports-your-local-communityhttp://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/wilkinsons-helping-hands-fund-supports-your-local-communityVisit your local store and pick up an application form2012-02-20 15:11:44http://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/the-archer-trust-gives-small-grants-to-support-disadvantaged-or-disabled-peoplehttp://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/the-archer-trust-gives-small-grants-to-support-disadvantaged-or-disabled-peopleTrustees meet to consider applications in March and September2012-02-20 13:47:49http://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/grants-to-help-change-attitudes-around-mental-healthhttp://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/grants-to-help-change-attitudes-around-mental-healthNext application deadline is 30 March 2012 (2pm)2012-02-20 13:28:07http://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/tesco-charity-trust-funding-schemeshttp://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/tesco-charity-trust-funding-schemesThis trust has funded befriending projects in the past2012-02-20 13:10:17http://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/help-the-homeless-grants-for-capital-costshttp://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/help-the-homeless-grants-for-capital-costsNext deadline for grant application - 31 March 20122012-02-20 12:27:03http://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/bbc-children-in-need-grants-for-children-and-young-peoplehttp://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/bbc-children-in-need-grants-for-children-and-young-peopleNext deadline is 15 April 20112012-02-20 11:47:37http://www.mandbf.org/news/policy-and-evidence-news/peer-mentoring-can-support-mental-health-of-looked-after-young-peoplehttp://www.mandbf.org/news/policy-and-evidence-news/peer-mentoring-can-support-mental-health-of-looked-after-young-peopleReport from YoungMinds makes wide range of recommendations2012-02-17 09:18:52http://www.mandbf.org/news/guidance-and-support-news/consultation-on-portability-of-crb-checkshttp://www.mandbf.org/news/guidance-and-support-news/consultation-on-portability-of-crb-checksInformation from employer consultation briefing pack2012-02-16 09:59:34http://www.mandbf.org/news/guidance-and-support-news/want-to-show-the-difference-that-your-project-is-makinghttp://www.mandbf.org/news/guidance-and-support-news/want-to-show-the-difference-that-your-project-is-makingOur new toolkit on monitoring and evaluating outcomes can help you2012-02-15 13:54:17http://www.mandbf.org/news/policy-and-evidence-news/one-in-13-school-children-have-experienced-cyberbullying-recent-research-claimshttp://www.mandbf.org/news/policy-and-evidence-news/one-in-13-school-children-have-experienced-cyberbullying-recent-research-claimsFind out more and read about MBF’s support to set up peer mentoring anti-bullying programmes in schools2012-02-14 14:57:23http://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/barchester-healthcare-foundation-grants-for-older-people-and-disabled-adultshttp://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/barchester-healthcare-foundation-grants-for-older-people-and-disabled-adultsGrants range from £100 up to £5,0002012-02-09 11:41:05http://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/10909-2http://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/10909-2The latest projects to have achieved the national quality standard2012-02-07 15:40:12http://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/qualification-in-mentoring-for-offenders-updatehttp://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/qualification-in-mentoring-for-offenders-updateLatest on this new mentoring qualification for offenders2012-02-04 14:34:04http://www.mandbf.org/news/guidance-and-support-news/updated-mbf-guides-supporting-the-investment-of-mentoring-and-befriendinghttp://www.mandbf.org/news/guidance-and-support-news/updated-mbf-guides-supporting-the-investment-of-mentoring-and-befriendingFree downloadable guides aimed at commissioners and funders to find out more about the 'promising returns' of investment in mentoring and befriending2012-02-03 08:12:38http://www.mandbf.org/news/policy-and-evidence-news/new-employer-supported-volunteering-resources-and-guideshttp://www.mandbf.org/news/policy-and-evidence-news/new-employer-supported-volunteering-resources-and-guidesVolunteer England have developed free resources to support projects to partner with business2012-02-02 11:09:19http://www.mandbf.org/news/guidance-and-support-news/third-sector-apprenticeships-new-training-for-charities-to-develop-skills-in-campaigning-fundraising-and-volunteer-managementhttp://www.mandbf.org/news/guidance-and-support-news/third-sector-apprenticeships-new-training-for-charities-to-develop-skills-in-campaigning-fundraising-and-volunteer-managementCould you improve your project sustainability and services through employing an apprentice?2012-02-01 14:46:55http://www.mandbf.org/news/guidance-and-support-news/measure-your-impact-on-young-peoples-well-being-npcs-well-being-measurehttp://www.mandbf.org/news/guidance-and-support-news/measure-your-impact-on-young-peoples-well-being-npcs-well-being-measureA product to help youth organisations measure their impact on young people's well-being2012-02-01 09:27:12http://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/steven-gerrard-foundation-grants-to-support-disadvantaged-children-and-young-peoplehttp://www.mandbf.org/news/funding-news/steven-gerrard-foundation-grants-to-support-disadvantaged-children-and-young-peopleMentoring is specified as an activity that could be funded - application deadline 9 March 20122012-02-01 09:00:36http://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/mbf-training-offers-and-new-getting-started-packagehttp://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/mbf-training-offers-and-new-getting-started-packageResponding to MBF network member feedback, we have put together the following special offers and packages2012-01-30 09:46:57http://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/shaathi-mentoring-project-hold-seminar-on-addressing-complex-and-interlocking-needs-for-vulnerable-children-and-young-peoplehttp://www.mandbf.org/news/mbf-news/shaathi-mentoring-project-hold-seminar-on-addressing-complex-and-interlocking-needs-for-vulnerable-children-and-young-peopleBook your place on the Addressing Complex and Interlocking Needs for Vulnerable Children and Young People Seminar2012-01-25 11:44:18http://www.mandbf.org/news/policy-and-evidence-news/mentoring-siblings-of-gang-members-learning-from-an-evaluationhttp://www.mandbf.org/news/policy-and-evidence-news/mentoring-siblings-of-gang-members-learning-from-an-evaluationRead this journal article that summarises research and highlights important issues