December Newsletter

KLARS is now ACCESS

KLARS has changed its name to ACCESS – Supporting migrants in East Anglia
KLARS stands for Kings Lynn Area Resettlement Support and offers support to migrants from Eastern Europe and elsewhere, with offices in King’s Lynn and Wisbech. They have chosen a name that is more meaningful to clients, stakeholders and the wider community. Therefore, they are now called -ACCESS –supporting migrants in East Anglia.

The service, and commitment to helping migrant families get the most from living in the UK, remains the same.
See the new website www.accessmigrantsupport.org.uk
Email info@accessmigrantsupport.org.uk
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/accessmigrantsupport/

Modern Slavery briefing note

Project Aidant is a nationally coordinated activity targeting the threat of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery.

An example: Polish nationals
National data highlights that the number of Polish nationals being referred for support due to this type of exploitation remains significant. The majority are referred for labour exploitation but other exploitation types include domestic servitude and sexual exploitation.

How can I assist?
Be aware of some of the indicators of modern slavery and human trafficking:

Those being kept as slaves might have their movements restricted

They may appear injured and malnourished

They may have a lack of belongings; e.g. their passports and ID have been taken from them to stop them having freedom to leave and work elsewhere.

They may wear the same clothes every day.

They may avoid making eye contact and be reluctant to talk to strangers.

They may not know their home or work address

What should I do if I suspect someone to be a victim of modern slavery?
If you think someone is in immediate danger you should call 999 to report it.
If there is no immediate threat then you can report to Police via 101.
Alternative routes to support are the Modern Slavery helpline (0800 0121 700) or The Salvation Army (0300 303 8151). Any other information that you think may be relevant can be provided in confidence for creation as intelligence by sending an email to CIB@norfolk.pnn.police.uk.

If you are part of a statutory organisation, please ensure you report your concerns to your safeguarding lead.

West Norfolk Housing Advice

Full day on Mondays to Thursdays at the BCKLWN offering advice about any aspect of housing. The service is your first port of call for any clients with a housing issue. Simply get your colleagues to complete the simple 1 page referral form available from WNPHousingAdvice@homegroup.org.uk or call 01553 223113 and make a referral over the phone.
The client will be contacted and will be offered advice and/or given up to 4 appointments to sort the issue out. If that is not sufficient, we will then refer the client on to the most appropriate agency in the partnership. The agencies in the partnership are listed below.
If further specialist support is needed we will refer the client on to:

Stonham Home Stay
Works with people who need longer term support to manage or maintain their housing or have more complex housing difficulties

Norfolk CAB
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives whatever problem they face; money, benefit, housing or employment problems.
Telephone: 03444 111 444
Website: www.norfolkcab.org.uk

Shelter King’s Lynn Debt and Welfare Benefits Advice Service
We can deal with creditors and set up repayment plans
We can help you manage arrears and deal with insolvency, bankruptcy and Debt Relief Orders
We can help you understand and apply for benefits you are entitled to
If you want to be debt free or you are a Universal Credit customer – we can provide personal budgeting skills and advice
We can assist and signpost you in job searches and returning to work.
Telephone: 0344 515 1860
Website: Home - Shelter England

Purfleet Trust
Specialist support for people who are street homeless in Kings Lynn
Telephone: 01553 767829
Website: www.purfleettrust.org.uk

Comvida Money Help

Comvida are a not for profit organisation teaching Financial skills, such as budgeting and money saving, as well as showing people how to deal with tricky issues like debt. We operate in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk and we teach groups of people as well as hold one to one private sessions. We're all about taking back control and showing people that with a little help and guidance you can not only balance your budget but pay off your debts (if you have any) and put a bit aside for a rainy day. Best of all the service is totally free!
For more information or to refer someone for help please contact us on 07415 041512 or e-mail us at mark@comvida.co.uk

Supermarkets Supporting the Community

The below excerpts are all copied from individual websites, please visit each one for further details. There may well be further good work being done in which case any omission is unintentional.

East of England Co-op – free Fairtrade tea
https://www.eastofengland.coop/community/how-we-can-support-you/co-op-cuppa
“Maybe you’d like a supply of tea for a regular event you’re running, like a support group or weekly activity? Or perhaps you’re holding a one-off event like a coffee morning or a fete? Either way, we might be able to provide you with a free supply of Co-operative Fairtrade 99 Tea.”

Tesco - community champions
https://www.tescoplc.com/tesco-and-society/supporting-local-communities/supporting-at-a-local-store-level/
“Community Champions act as ambassadors for Tesco within their area, working to ensure that we are a great neighbour that can bring genuine benefit to the local community. They work with their Store Manager and other shops in the region to shape how Tesco can get involved in local community events, providing support where it is most needed, and help keep our customers and colleagues up to date with the most recent activity.
We have over 500 Champions across the business, primarily in our large format stores. If customers or colleagues would like to meet their local Community Champion to discuss how they can get involved with supporting a local event they can use the email details on the spreadsheet below, or pop in to their local store.”

Morrison’s - funding
https://www.morrisonsfoundation.com/funding.html
“The Morrison’s Foundation provides grants towards projects undertaken by registered charities. If you're seeking funds for such a project, click on the below link to start your application. We believe that good projects come in all shapes and sizes so we're not limiting how much you can apply for, though we do ask that your project benefits people's lives in the UK.”

Lidl partners with Neighbourly
https://www.neighbourly.com/blog/lidl_partners_with_neighbourly_national_rollout_redistribute_2_million_meals
“Lidl UK has announced the launch of their national food redistribution programme and support of #FundAFridge in partnership with Neighbourly. This will see all Lidl stores across England, Scotland and Wales donating food surplus to local food charities helping to feed people in need, equalling up to 2 million meals a year.”

Asda - Community champions
http://your.asda.com/community/helping-make-the-local-community-a-better-place-to-live-and-work-in
“In some of our bigger stores we can provide space, including meeting rooms, for local groups to use. And they welcome charities and other local groups to raise funds in store or collect donations for food banks and other good causes.

Waitrose – partner volunteering
http://www.waitrose.com/home/inspiration/community_matters/about_community_matters.html
“Building on the successful Community Matters model, we launched Community Matters Partner Volunteering in May 2012. Local causes can now bid for 'Partner time' as every year we set aside a budget for each store to invest in volunteering. Our stores are also able to facilitate customer volunteering to build closer relations in our communities by advertising vacancies where we support causes under Community Matters.”

Marks and Spencer’s – donations
http://help.marksandspencer.com/support/company-website/charity-donation
“If you have a request for a donation to a charitable organisation, these are often made through our local stores who have a small, limited budget and focus their support towards issues that are important to their local community. So visit your local store and ask to speak to a manager. “
Sainsbury’s - donations
https://help.sainsburys.co.uk/help/company-values/donate-to-charity
All our stores also have a local charity they support throughout the year. Please click here (Opens New Window) for more details about your stores local charity. They also have a small budget for making donations of raffle prizes or vouchers and can sometimes help with events in store such as bag packing. Contact your local store (Opens New Window), by phone only, for more information.

Citizens Advice Volunteers

Can you give some time to help others? Norfolk Citizens Advice has opportunities for volunteers to continue its outreach and fixed base services in Norfolk.

Last year more than 240 of the charity’s trained volunteers helped 20,000 people deal with matters such as debt, benefits, relationship break-up and employment issues face-to-face. The information and advice provided is free, confidential, impartial and independent. Volunteering at Norfolk Citizens Advice is different because you’ll be learning all the time, meeting like-minded volunteers and helping someone who needs assistance.

There are vacancies for: advisers, trustees (in particular a treasurer) and receptionists.

For an application form and more details email Emma or call 01603 273116.
Find out more about Norfolk Citizens Advice.

Museum Digital Collections Volunteers

The digital collections volunteers at Lynn Museum are currently digitalising our collection of Walter Dexter drawings. Volunteers meet 10am-1pm every Wednesday throughout the year and on Thursdays 10am-1pm from April to October.

If you’re interested in being a digital collections volunteer, or would like more information, email lynnmuseum@norfolk.gov.uk or call us on 01553 775001.

Welcome to the December edition of the
Imagine Norfolk Together newsletter for King's Lynn

KLARS is now ACCESS

Modern Slavery briefing note

West Norfolk Housing Advice

Christians Against Poverty

CAP Debt Centre link to the website giving details of free help to anyone who feels weighed down by debt, including help with a Money Course, Job Club and release group to help break free from life-controlling habits. Alternatively call 0800 328 0006 to arrange an appointment or home visit.

Comvida Money Help

YouTube on Universal Credit

Supermarkets Supporting the Community

West Norfolk Employment Fund

The West Norfolk Employment Fund has been established to help young people in the West of Norfolk to set up or grow their own business with a grant of up to £10,000

Grants can be used to meet start-up costs, assist with developing new products or services, to procure professional services to support and develop the business to undertake training and skills development or the acquisition of capital equipment

Applicants are asked to complete a form which should be submitted with an outline business plan including details of their business, product and market and the predicted growth opportunities that will result from the investment.

An independent panel comprising committee members from a number of West Norfolk Businesses will review applications for grants

If you would like to discuss making an application please contact Graham Tuttle CEO on 01603 623958

Visit the Norfolk Community Foundation website for more information

Citizens Advice Volunteers

Museum Digital Collections Volunteers

Andrew Frere-Smith
t: 07949 964932
e: andrew.frere-smith@dioceseofnorwich.org
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Welcome to the December edition of the Imagine Norfolk Together newsletter for King's Lynn