Neighbourhood Network Newsletter

445 - 21st March 2025

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Neighbourhood Network News

Keep your Shed and Home secure this Spring/Summer.

Keep your Shed and Home secure this Spring/Summer.
With the better weather approaching you may be planning on updating your garden and dusting off the garden tools in your shed . But in the process of this you may want to make sure it's as safe as can be, and you can ensure that with our Shed alarms! These alarms will quickly alert you that someone's trying to …

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Secure your bike with our State of the Art D Lock Bike Locks!

With the weather forecast getting warmer, hopefully there will be more opportunities to be getting out and about on your bike for bike rides! You'll want to ensure that your bike is left as safe as possible, no matter where you leave it, so why not purchase one of our sold secure bike locks? The Sterling D lock bike locks …

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Secure your bike with our State of the Art D lock Bike Locks!

Events & Activities

Czesc Hull, to my! / Hi Hull, it's us! - over 100 years of the local Polish community

Czesc Hull, to my! / Hi Hull, it's us! - over 100 years of the local Polish community
Get ready to explore Polish traditions, food, dress, and lifestyle and some of the local legends with Polish heritage in the Czesc Hull, to my! / Hi Hull, it's us! exhibition Opening on Saturday 5 April, this exhibition will look at 100 years of the Polish community in Hull! Hull has been a place for people to come and pass …

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Open Doors 25th Anniversary Celebrations!

Preparations are being made for the Open Doors 25th anniversary celebrations in June. This milestone is a momentous occasion for them, and they would be honoured to have your presence as they reflect on the blessings and achievements over the past quarter-century. See a reminder below of their three events and please put the dates in your diary, if you …

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Open Doors 25th Anniversary Celebrations!

2025 The Year of the Rats!

2025 The Year of the Rats!
A colourful public art trail bringing 50 giant artist decorated rat sculptures is coming to East Yorkshire and Hull for Summer 2025. The Grand Charity Auction at the end of the trail will raise much needed funds to support the vital work of The Daisy Appeal, a charity which helps people living with cancer, heart disease and dementia. 2025 will be …

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Local News, Services & Advice

Hull Local Plan to 2040!

The current Hull Local Plan was adopted in November 2017 and guides development in the city over a period of 16 years from 2016 - 2032. This email is to notify you that the Council have commenced production of a new Local Plan. They have launched an engagement portal to gather peoples view on how they should proceed with developing …

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Hull Local Plan to 2040!

National Child Exploitation Day 2025

National Child Exploitation Day 2025
National Child Exploitation Awareness Day highlights the issues surrounding child exploitation – encouraging everyone to think, spot and speak out against abuse. For over 10 years, Not In Our Community (NIOC) has helped young people protect themselves and their friends from grooming and exploitation. Funded by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside, NIOC provides free resources on a range of crime education topics. …

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#LookCloser Programme of Learning!

The Children's society are delighted to invite you to join them for their latest #LookCloser programme oflearning. They have developed their sessions based on learning from The Children’sSociety and wider partners to tackle the issues of child exploitation and abuse.All sessions are free of charge and delivered on Microsoft Teams Live which means:Interaction with the presenters and participants will be …

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#LookCloser Programme of Learning!

From Challenge to Change:

From Challenge to Change:
A Story of Strength and Hope One of the service users has made incredible strides in his recovery journey. After completing group preparation and detox, he is now thriving in Ark House in Scarborough. With the support of keyworkers Jo Porter, Johnny Dean, and Kirsty Oldfield, he has embraced accountability, spirituality, and the 12-step program, developing effective coping strategies. His journey has …

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Peer Support Group - Hull & East Yorkshire Mind

At times we can all feel overwhelmed with our problems and feel alone. Sometimes it’s reassuring to hear that there are other people who are going through similar difficulties in life. At Hull and East Yorkshire Mind, they offer a peer support group designed to provide you with a safe space to hear from others who may be experiencing similar …

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Peer Support Group - Hull & East Yorkshire Mind.

Celebrating the Anniversary of the Believe In People Podcast!

Celebrating the Anniversary of the Believe In People Podcast!
Three years ago, they set out on a mission to challenge misconceptions about addiction, highlight the power of recovery, and break the stigma that often surrounds these conversations. From the very first episode, Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery, and Stigma has been a platform for honest, eye-opening discussions with people who have lived through these experiences, as well as experts shaping the …

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Peer Mentoring- In Partnership with the DWP

Are you or someone you know struggling to find employment due to substance use challenges? CGL's Peer Mentoring service offers personalised support to help you overcome these barriers. Connect with a mentor who has faced similar challenges and can provide guidance on goal setting, navigating job centres, and engaging with drug and alcohol services. With 8-10 mentoring sessions available, they …

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Peer Mentoring- In Partnership with the DWP

Employment, Training & Volunteer Opportunities

Peer Mentor vacancy with Change Grow Live

Peer Mentor vacancy with Change Grow Live
At Change Grow Live, they are deeply committed to their belief in making a real impact in the lives of their Service Users. Guided by their core values of 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold,' their dedicated team members work tirelessly every day to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and embrace life to …

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Healthwatch Project Officer – Adult Social Care and Learning Disabilities

Are you passionate about improving social care services for adults and ensuring people receive the best health and social care? If so we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Healthwatch East Riding team. Healthwatch has a wide remit and has a number of legal powers to help ensure that patient and public voice is at the heart …

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Healthwatch Project Officer – Adult Social Care and Learning Disabilities

Energy Champion and Partnerships Officer Job

Energy Champion and Partnerships Officer Job
Community VISION is seeking a: Energy Champion and Partnerships Officer, to assist Community VISION in delivering the new and exciting project working on the Cadent centre for Warmth project across the North Lincolnshire area, to support people in vulnerable situations on the Vulnerability & Carbon Monoxide Allowance (VCMA) project. The post holder will support individuals and community venues to co-ordinate …

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Volunteering Opportunity - Hull & East Yorkshire Mind

Are you passionate about mental health and ready to be part of something bigger? We need you to help us make a difference in Hull and East Yorkshire! Volunteering with Hull and East Yorkshire Mind isn’t just about giving time—it’s about changing lives, including your own. Imagine the impact you could make: supporting individuals, bringing hope and connection to group …

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Volunteering Opportunity - Hull & East Yorkshire Mind.

Scams & Fraud News

Authorised Push Payment Fraud Reimbursement Rules FAQs

Authorised Push Payment  Fraud Reimbursement Rules FAQs
These questions and answers have been gathered from our presentations on the new APP Fraud  Reimbursement rules in December 2024.  If you have any questions on the new rules please email scamsteamadmin@surreycc.gov.uk. Question: What if the account the payment made to is overseas but the offender has hidden that fact? Answer: Overseas payments aren't covered. Question: If a genuine payment …

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Humberside Police

Thefts from building sites and properties being renovated

Recently, Humberside Police have seen a spate of thefts from building sites and properties under renovation. They are encouraging members of the public to report anything suspicious, especially if someone is seen paying attention to certain properties or equipment on or around building sites. The items that are being targeted include; Plant equipment Tools that are left on site Diesel …

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Thefts from building sites and properties being renovated

Meet the Economic Crime Unit – Tackling Fraud in Our Communities

Meet the Economic Crime Unit – Tackling Fraud in Our Communities
Fraud is becoming an increasingly prevalent crime in our society, affecting both individuals and businesses. With the rise of online transactions, cryptocurrency, and more advanced tactics used by offenders, tackling fraud has never been more important. In light of this growing issue, we spoke to Detective Inspector Mark Hawley to learn more about the Economic Crime Unit (ECU) and how …

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Humberside Police dogs attend Crufts 2025

Officers from the Dog Section were honoured to attend Crufts 2025, supporting the Thin Blue Paw Foundation at the NEC, Birmingham on Saturday 8, March. PC Steve Matthews and PC Rob James were joined by PD Duke and retired police dog (RPD) Neo to represent the force at the world’s greatest dog show. They were invited by Thin Blue Paw, …

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Humberside Police dogs attend Crufts 2025

Two Weeks of Operation Shield

Two Weeks of Operation Shield
Over the past two weeks, specially trained officers from Operation Shield have been working hard to dismantle organised crime groups operating within the Humberside Police area. Organised crime has the potential to affect every part of a community and it can take many forms – whether that be human trafficking, sexual exploitation or the importation of weapons, drugs, or counterfeit …

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Funding news

The Yorkshire Policy Innovation Partnership Fund

The partnership brings together universities/academic research, local government and community organisations on place-based initiatives themed around: Inclusive economy Creative industries Climate The diverse stakeholders working across these will also have an input into creating a shared facility to access and analyse local and regional data sources. Community engagement and an inclusive voice based on lived experience cuts across all these …

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The Yorkshire Policy Innovation Partnership Fund

Grants Available to Celebrate UK Armed Forces Day Events 2025

Grants Available to Celebrate UK Armed Forces Day Events 2025.
Since 2009, Armed Forces Day has been marked annually throughout the UK with events large and small. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) provides funding each year to support groups and individuals to commemorate the occasion. Local councils, voluntary and community organisations, schools, ex-service organisations and individuals can apply for grants of up to £10,000 for activities taking place across the …

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Community Shares Booster Fund

The Community Shares Booster Fund is offered through the collaboration of Power to Change and Architectural Heritage Fund, in conjunction with Coops UK, Locality, Plunkett Foundation, and Co-operative and Community Finance. Below you can see some of the following support available: Pre-grant support: A few days support for early-stage activity to get started. Development grants of between £2,000 and £15,000, averaging …

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Community Shares Booster Fund

BBC Children in Need's 'Pudsey Next Steps' Spring Round Deadline 15 April

BBC Children in Need's 'Pudsey Next Steps' Spring Round Deadline 15 April
This funding programme offers grants of between £1,000 and £15,000 per year for up to three years to not-for-profit organisations with an annual income of less than £100,000 who are new applicants to the BBC Children in Need grants programme. The grants can cover core or project costs. This second round aims to reach under-served and marginalised children and young people …

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