NOVEMBER 2009
May Gurney launches national community fund – two Norfolk charities are first beneficiaries
Charities across the UK are set to benefit from a cash boost thanks to the generosity of a leading local business.
May Gurney, the national infrastructure services company, has launched a £300,000 national community fund called The May Gurney Foundation, to help charities over the next three years. The Foundation has just made its first awards to two Norfolk charities, with a commitment to donate at least another £20,000 in the county by March 2010.
The first recipients of grants are MOVE ON east and Community Action Norwich.
 MOVEON east has received £2,500 which will boost the charity’s support for former offenders, who are given help to find accommodation, master life skills, and access tuition, training and employment opportunities. MOVE ON east will spend the money on IT equipment with the aim of getting ex-offenders into employment, helping to improve their quality of life and to prevent re-offending.
Community Action Norwich has been awarded £5,000. The charity tackles issues of youth crime, poverty, substance addiction, family breakdown and isolation of the elderly in the Lakenham and Tuckswood districts of Norwich.
The grant will be used for the STEP programme, providing support to those who face an uncertain future and the possible return to being a victim of an exploitative lifestyle. In particular, it will help those who face difficulties around issues of poverty, abuse and substance misuse. The award will underwrite the salary of an outreach worker.
 Amanda Payne, Director of MOVE ON east, said: “We are extremely grateful for the generous donation from The May Gurney Foundation. It will pay for computer equipment to help ex-offenders write CVs and apply for jobs on-line. It will also help boost IT skills, which are essential for the workplace and help break the cycle of reoffending.”
Theresa Cumbers, Programme Director of STEP at Community Action Norwich adds: “This award will make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people in Norwich. Funding an outreach worker means we can provide one-to-one support for clients at home, and help them to create a brighter future for themselves and their families. This is such an encouragement to the team who tirelessly facilitate this project.”
May Gurney, whose head office is in Norwich, has launched The May Gurney Foundation with support from the Norfolk Community Foundation, an organisation which administers and manages charitable donations between businesses and local communities.
“We strongly believe in giving back to our communities,” said Ian Findlater, Business Development Director at May Gurney.
 “The May Gurney Foundation will support community based charities and good causes which help young people and the long-term unemployed get into work. Our Foundation focusses on improving opportunities for people in terms of education, self help, health and wellbeing as well as supporting local environment issues.”
Ian added: “We have committed £100,000 per year to charities in areas where May Gurney works. This year we are donating money in Norfolk, Sussex and Devon. We have also made £15,000 available to match fund employees’ own fund raising activities for local and national charities.”
Grants will be awarded to charities twice a year by a board of trustees made up of May Gurney employees, and independent experts linked to the charity sector.
If you are a Norfolk based charity, and would like to find out if you are eligible for May Gurney’s funding please contact Graham Tuttle at Norfolk Community Foundation on (01603) 623958.
OCTOBER 2008
3 year funding from Lloyds TSB
MOVE ON east has been awarded three year funding from Lloyds TSB and the Geoffrey Watling Trust to re-introduce the young offender resettlement project. This project will support young people leading up to their release from prison and in the community.
New members of staff
With the commencement of the new Housing Advice Contract with Norfolk Probation Service MOVE ON east welcomed three new members of staff; a Team Co-ordinator and two part time Housing Advisers.
JULY 2008
New funding to deliver Life Skills to Potential Prolific Offenders
MOVE ON east is pleased to receive one year funding from the Birkett’s Fund to deliver Life Skills to Prolific & Priority Offenders across the county. This funding will allow us to provide activities to help improve life and social skills with the aim of improving educational achievement and employability for this particular group of people.
Breakfast Club
25am Breakfast Club held a Late Mid Summer Nights Ball in the Cathedral Close to raise money for a group of local charities of which MOVE ON east was one. As a result of the generosity of those who attended we were delighted to receive a cheque for £2,000 which was presented to MOVE ON east’s chair, William Armstrong, at the 25am Breakfast Club meeting in September.
MOVE ON east awarded new accommodation service contract for Norfolk Probation Service contract. The new contract will commence 1 st October 2008.
MOVE ON east are delighted that, after submitting a competitive tender and making a formal presentation to Norfolk Probation Area, they have been offered a new three year accommodation service contract to be delivered across the county. Providing accommodation advice, advocacy & support plays a vital part to the wider services offered by the charity in order to help people seeking to move away from a criminal life-style.
JUNE 2008
Clinks News Publication feature
Clinks News Issue 04 Summer 2008 Move On east Delivering Diversity project is featured in ‘Housing, health and money are main concerns for Norfolk women – Charity identifies pain felt by female offenders and uncovers a need to support prisoners’ partners.’ www.clinks.org
Amanda joins space East team of Trustees
Amanda Payne , Director of MOVE ON east, has joined the team of Trustees for Space East. Space East is a membership agency of organisations committed to working together to tackle social exclusion. It supports not for profit organisations working with the most vulnerable individuals and communities seeking supported housing in the East of England.
www.space-east.org
SnapShot Photographic Exhibition
MOVE ON east’s Bridge Project (Gt Yarmouth Prolific Priority Offenders), working with Blue Cat Initiative produced ‘ SnapShot’ , an exhibition of photographs, displayed in Gt Yarmouth library.
Mike Smith-Clare from Blue Cat Initiative says:
“Each image represents a personal view of Great Yarmouth offering a unique perspective into individual experiences and interests.
All of the photographs were taken using disposable cameras during a three hour stroll around the town.
“I was amazed at the quality of images taken. It shows the enthusiasm and natural abilities of the group. I enjoyed every session of the project - the photography, the support and above all the friendliness.’
A further year's funding
 Good news for MOVE ON east’s ICT provision. UKonline has granted a further year’s funding for UKonline's 'User Journey' – we can continue to expand our delivery to promote and encourage learners to access 'internet & email', assess IT and English and Maths skills as well as promote the various ways the internet can be used in day-to-day life.
Outstanding Scheme 2008 Award
 MOVE ON east Employment Project, funded by Prison Service Plus, was awarded ‘Outstanding Scheme 2008’ by the Howard League for Penal Reform. Amanda Payne (Director), Robert Malone (Employment Team Manager Norfolk Probation Area) and Alan Attoe (Job Centre Plus secondment ) were invited to the House of Lords to receive the award from Baroness Linklater. Frances Crook, Director of the Howard League for Penal Reform said: “The winners are run by hard-working professionals who succeed with those who have committed crimes and help them turn their lives around. Only last month the Ministry of Justice published a report which demonstrated that community sentences cut re-offending by 13%. By contrast, more than two thirds of prisoners will commit more crimes within two years of leaving jail. It’s about time we paid some attention to the success stories in criminal justice.”
MAY 2008
PS Plus – Changing Lives: Reducing Crime
PS Plus – Changing Lives: Reducing Crime . Ministry of Justice PS Plus overview www.psplus.org - References made to MOVE ON east ‘On Site, In Site’ project.
Newly erected shed on MOVE ON east allotment which was funded by Norfolk County Council.
Funding for Introduction to Woodwork courses
 This month the Charity was pleased to be awarded a grant from Norfolk Community Foundation to deliver an Introduction to Woodwork workshops embedded with literacy and numeracy skills. Participants will learn to use hand tools, make dove tail joints and have the opportunity to make a bird box, bat box or garden planters as well as being able to work towards and OCR Literacy and Numeracy accreditation.
David Preston Manager of PS Plus visited the MOVE ON east’s PS Plus team with Ian Henshaw ETE manager for National Offender Manager Service (NOMS)
MOVE ON east was featured in the following publications:
Working Brief published by the Centre for Economic & social Inclusion (Issue 194) May 2008 article titled ‘ Norfolk: one-stop shop for offenders’ written by David Preston PS Plus Manager.
David writes ‘MOVE ON east has adopted a comprehensive and holistic approach to working with offenders……The calm and unthreatening atmosphere of the one-stop service building helps to create a positive learning and supportive environment.’
APRIL 2008
Voluntary Norfolk News
Voluntary Norfolk News April/May Issue 106 – Featured MOVE ON east ‘Voluntary Norfolk Member Profile.’ www.voluntarynorfolk.org.uk
March 2008
Criminal Justice Management
Criminal Justice Management (Volume 11 Issue 2) March 2008 featured an article entitled ‘MOVE ON east offender resettlement’ www.govnet.co.uk/publications/cjm
MOVE ON east celebrates official launch
MOVE ON east officially launched its name change from Norfolk ACRO alongside its new website on Friday 14 th March. Over one hundred people representing the voluntary and statutory sector working across the criminal justice system and beyond were invited to meet Trustees and staff. Those in attendance included; The Right Reverand Bishop James of Norwich, Trevor Williams Regional Offender Manager (NOMS), The Lord Mayor Councillor Roy Blower, Judge Jacobs, Dr. Ian Gibson (MP), Stephen Bumfrey (Radio Norfolk) and representatives from Norfolk Probation Area, Norfolk Constabulary, HM Prisons, Crown and Country Courts.
William Armstrong , Chair of Trustees, welcomed all present and thanked the following:
Breakwater IT for developing MOVE ON east’s website which had been won through an Eastern Daily Press competition in 2007.
Creative Sponge for the free design and re-branding Logo for MOVE ON east.
Computer Service Centre for their long standing support in the development of ICT needs and the donation of ICT back-office support.
All Staff for their hard work and commitment to the organisation
Trevor Williams (ROM) and Stephen Bumfrey (Radio Norfolk) also made speeches and Stephen interviewed William Armstrong (Chair of Trustees), Amanda Payne (Director), Judge Jacobs and members of staff for broadcast on his breakfast show.
 Amanda Payne (MOVE ON East Director) and Trevor Williams (East of England Regional Offende Manager)
 Judge Jacobs, The Right Reverend Derek James, Bishop of Norwich, Bill Armstrong MOVE ON east Chair of Trustees, The Lord Mayor Roy Blower.
Norfolk Constabulary's Citizen Focus supports MOVE ON EAST
MOVE ON EAST is delighted to have the support of Norfolk Constabulary's Citizen Focus Command in engaging Young People in custody and upon release to create a DVD educating other young people of what it is like to serve a prison sentence.
Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities are funding the purchase of a shed for MOVE ON EAST's City allotment.
The shed will make a considerable difference to the horticulture learning activities as it will facilitate the storage of gardening equipment on site and also give the clients a place to shelter from the rain / hail!.
John - our Skills For Life teacher
Januray 2008
MOVE ON EAST becomes a registered Prometric Test Centre
This month Move On East became a registered Prometric Test Centre for internet and computer-based Construction Skills Health and Safety Test.
Prometric is the recognized global leader in technology-enabled assessment services and, as a registered Test Centre,
Move On east can now offer CSCS tuition and accreditation which will enhance our client’s employability in the construction industry.
December 2007
Commencement of "On Site In Sight" Project
This project offers clients skills for life embedded with ICT focusing on construction health and safety using internet and email.
This includes Free First Aid in the Workplace course and certificate; Free CSCS Card tuition and accreditation; experience in block paving, brick laying pipe laying and scaffolding.
The On Site In Sight Project has been funded by NIACE with additional activities held at City College Norwich funded by Norfolk Learning Partnership.
November 2007
MOVE ON EAST at Prisons Week Service in North Norfolk
At the Prisons Week Service at St. Martin's Church in North Norfolk, MOVE ON EAST project worker Bill Balfour gave the address on the work of the organisation both inside and outside of prison. The talk was well received, with many people looking at the display and taking leaflets explaining the many varied courses available.
August 2007
Successful funding application to encourage internet and email access
This month the charity has successfully applied for funding to deliver UK Online's 'User Journey' - this means we will be expanding our delivery to promote and encourage learners to access 'internet & email', assess IT and English and Maths skills as well as promote the various ways the internet can be used in day-to-day life.
July 2007
Creative ways to develop reading skills
The 2nd of July saw members of the Skills for Life team involved in an alternative learning scheme. By involving members of the local puppet theatre, with funds contributed by the Norfolk Learning & Skills Council, they developed puppet making as a route towards story creation, writing and telling.
June 2007
Risk Sharing
I agree totally with Lord Adebowale's reported comments (Third Sector 13th June 2007) that the risks involved in delivering public services should not be borne entirely by charities. If the commissioning bodies are not prepared to accept the full risk, charities should at least be entitled to charge a "risk premium" on top of the standard contract price.
Clive Sexton
Finance Manager
Norfolk ACRO
March 2007
Norfolk Acro has won a 3 year grant
 Norfolk ACRO has won a 3 year grant from the National Offender Management Service ‘Voluntary Sector Grants Programme’ for the East of England. The charity heard last year that it has successfully got through the first round and was among 33 organizations selected from a total 578 applicants. This month we received confirmation that match funding will be provided to support a full time Women’s Advice Worker. The Advice Worker will support women offenders accessing Pathway Projects. A secondary role will be to maintain a live data base of diversity/BME organizations in Norfolk.
December 2006
The Henry Smith Charitable Trust agree to further support
The Henry Smith Charitable Trust have agreed to support Norfolk ACRO’s core costs for a second year running. This grant brings vital support towards the day-to-day running costs of the Charity.
December 2006
 Lloyds TSB Foundation to award funds for Norfolk Acro
Lloyds TSB Foundation has agreed to fund a one-year Young Offender Resettlement Project. Norfolk ACRO will be advertising for a new Project Worker in the New Year to develop family mediation and accommodation advice & support to individuals aged 16 – 21 years serving custodial sentences. This funding enables a new partnership between the Charity and Norfolk Youth Offending Teams and HMP YOI Norwich.
November 2006
 Grant received towards IT refurbishment
‘Awards for All’ have awarded Norfolk ACRO a grant of £9,180 towards our IT refurbishment. This has enabled the completion of new, up-to-date computing facilities for staff and learners across the County.
October 2006
 50 People Will Benefit From Norfolk Community Foundation Grant
Up to 50 people will benefit from a grant awarded by Norfolk Community Foundation. The Foundation agreed to support the introduction of Basic Food Hygiene courses and certification over the next 12 months, which will be undertaken on-line. This award compliments the introduction of the Easy Learning Project and the development of blended ITC within learning activities.
October 2006
 New ITC and E-Learning Opportunities
We were delighted to hear this month that our application to NIACE to develop the ‘Easy Learning Project’ was successful! The Easy Learning Project will introduce new ITC and E-learning opportunities to Norfolk Offender Learning and Skills. The Project will enhance Move On East’s core offender services through new blended e-learning opportunities within Skills for Life, Employment Service and Life Skills provision as well as first-rung courses in ITC. The Project will breakdown offenders perceived barriers to using ITC, promote the use and scope of ITC in everyday life and offer a range of activities from non-accredited introductory courses to certificated learning up to Level 1.
Through the development of ITC resources, the ‘Easy Learning Project’ will bring prospects, not otherwise available, enabling offenders to acquire up-to-date and relevant skills and qualifications for the workplace. In addition, the Project supports personal development including an increased sense of well-being and self-worth, confidence in using technology and improved communication skills. In the long-term, the Project will be the catalyst supporting offenders towards a life free of crime from which the individual, their family, neighbourhood and wider community can only benefit.
August 2006
 This years Learning & Skills initiatives
Move On East has been involved in various Learning & Skills initiatives this year:
‘Promising Practice in Offender Learning & Skills’ Project - facilitated by NIACE in partnership with the Offender Learning & Skills Unit. Skills for Life teachers and learners were filmed for the Project’s DVD, promoting the benefits and skills gained through improving english and maths skills. A detailed case study, taken from the filming, has been included on the ‘Support for Success’.
‘Developing access to Skills for Life for Offender Learners with Learning Difficulties or Disabilities – Guidance for Practitioners & Providers’ - published by the Department for Education & Skills (DfES). Contributions – photographs shown in the publication were taken during activities taking place in Norwich and two case summaries of our partnership work with Norfolk Probation Area and learning provision.
‘Say What You Like’ Campaign – another NIACE initiative promoting the benefits of undertaking learning activities. Learners were filmed for the Campaign’s DVD and spoke about the learning they had undertaken at our Centre in Norwich, which had been delivered in partnership with the City College Norwich. Community Outreach staff.
Copies of the above publications/DVDs can be obtained direct from NIACE/DfES website (see publications). However, we do have a small supply ourselves – telephone 01603 763555 if you require further information.
July 2006
 The double E's - Enablers and Enforcers
For the third year running staff and colleagues from partner organizations (Norfolk Probation Area, Next Step) as well as friends formed a team to participate in the Norwich ‘Race for Life’. This year the team raised a staggering £954 pounds towards Breast Cancer Research. We are particularly grateful to our friends at Computer Service Centre who made a generous donation for the third year. Staff are in training for next years Race and are looking for sponsorship for this worthy cause .
July 2006
 Norfolk Locations
Due to new project funding starting in 2006, the organization has been able to expand its services across Norfolk. We now have staff based in Thetford, Kings Lynn and Gt Yarmouth as well as Norwich. We are continually seeking opportunities to develop our outreach work, particularly in the North Norfolk area. Please contact us at our Norwich office for further details.
January 2006
 Trevor Williams appointed Regional Offender Manager
Towards the end of 2005, Trevor Williams (above) was appointed Regional Offender Manager (East of England), National Offender Management Service. The role of the Regional Offender Managers (ROM) is to drive forward the major reforms to the way offenders are managed both in prison and by the Probation Service.
Move On East was keen to meet Trevor Williams following his appointment and was pleased when he accepted our invitation to visit in January 2006. This gave us the opportunity to demonstrate how we, as a voluntary organization, successfully engage with ex-offenders in the community.
We were delighted that despite his heavy work schedule Trevor Williams extended his visit enabling him to meet all members of staff to gain a three dimensional picture of how Move On East engages with the probation service and offender group.
Autumn 2005
 Accrediting Learner’s Work!!
If your organization delivers Skills for Life tuition but is unable to provide accreditation – Move On East may be able to help!
Move On East is a Centre approved with the OCR ( Oxford, Cambridge Royal Society of Arts) to accredited Adult Literacy & Numeracy Awards at Levels 1 and 2.
Spring 2005
 Home Secretary Charles Clarke meets Nigel (ex-client)
during visit to Norfolk
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