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Have a look below to see what's been happening at Victoria Community & Youth Centre. We cover local news and events along with new classes and activities at our community centre. If you have an upcoming event that you'd like us to include then please get in touch.
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Free Youth Qualifications
We are thrilled to announce new training opportunities at Victoria Community & Youth Center for our dedicated volunteers and the broader community. Beginning this October, we offer 10 spots for individuals interested in pursuing a Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles and a Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice.Level 2 Award in Youth Work PrinciplesThis six-month course is perfect for new vo...
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Published on 22 September 2024.
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Accounts Year Ending 2023
The Victoria Community Association has demonstrated resilience and strategic foresight during the financial year ending January 31, 2023. Despite economic challenges, the charity achieved a net surplus of £5,313. This reflects ..Read more about Accounts Year Ending 2023
Written by Dean Hamer and published on 21 September 2024.
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TRA Meeting Notes 9/08/2022
Agenda:
Community Center Update
- Partnership with Bury Adult Learning Center.
- Some negotations are needed with BALC to arrange the timetable for September, there are some issues with tutor availability. However, the majority of courses are still going ahead.
- Partnership with NHS CAMHS service
- This is going well, small attendance for the first session but this is believed to grow over the next few weeks.
- Funding Updates
- Funding pot called the forge has been made available, this is for £10,000 each year for 3 years, we are going got apply for this, the deadline is 5th September.
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Published on 11 August 2022.
Last edited on 10 February 2025. - Partnership with Bury Adult Learning Center.
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CAMHS Partnership
We’ve partnered with Bury CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health service) who will be at Victoria Community & Youth Center every Wednesday afternoon in August.14-18 year olds can simply drop-in for a chat or advice on mental health and wellbeing.Read more about CAMHS Partnership
Published on 27 July 2022.
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TRA Meeting Notes 12/07/2022
Agenda:
Community Center Update
- Centre Refurbishment
- New Wi-Fi system has been installed and provides free internet for every visitor.
- New lights have been installed in the toilets.
- Gas safety check has been completed and is not due for renewal for another year.
- Electrical safety certificate is due and will be completed by September.
- Partnership with Bury Adult Learning Center.
- The first courses started Monday 13th June providing English for Ukrainian nationals.
- Further courses have been proposed to start Monday 5th September 2022:
- Mondays ..
- The first courses started Monday 13th June providing English for Ukrainian nationals.
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Published on 12 July 2022.
- Centre Refurbishment
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Free WiFi @ VCYC
One barrier for some people to overcome to get online is the need for cost-effective access to the internet. We are now pleased to announce that we are able to provide FREE internet access to our visitors and users of our community centre. When in our building search for the WiFi network “VCYC Guests” on your device and connect, it’s really that simple!Terms and ConditionsWireless internet at...
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Published on 28 June 2022.
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TRA Meeting Notes 14/06/2022
Agenda:
- Presentation from Onward Homes in regards to development of homes on the Wheatfields site.
- Presentation by Chris from Onward Homes and Jackie from Bury Council.
- Issue regarding traffic has been raised, the proposal is to expand the entrance of the site.
- The proposal is to widen and shrink the pavement areas in and around around the bottom of Victoria avenue to provide further parking and easier pedestrian access.
- Question was asked regarding traffic lights at the top of victoria avenue near the beehive and whether a filter system would be viable. Both Onward homes and Bury Council said they would look in to the idea.
- Contractors will park off site and walk to work.
- Looking start early 2023 and to finish the build by March 2024.
- Presentation by Chris from Onward Homes and Jackie from Bury Council.
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Published on 15 June 2022.
- Presentation from Onward Homes in regards to development of homes on the Wheatfields site.
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TRA Meeting Notes 10/05/2022
Agenda
Community Center Updates- Improvement works
- A local company has repainted the community center to be more neutral.
- Two new artworks from a local artist have been completed and provides a fresh look for the community center.
- A new sound system has been installed and interactive television to provide a workshop and education area, £2,500 of funding was provided by Onward homes.
- 48 new chairs have been purchased with a £1,000 of funding coming from forever manchester and the Zuto fund.
- The trustees are applying for a £10,000 grant to improve the toilets and kitchen area of the center, the hope is to reduce the footprint of the bathrooms and increase the kitchen area and install a commercial kitchen where education and qualifications can be ..
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Published on 11 May 2022.
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Free knife crime workshop for parents
We are delighted to announce our free knife crime workshop for parents in the local area.This is a course specifically designed for parents, providing you with the facts to help you feel more confident when talking to your child about knife harm, as well as practical help and guidance, and where to find support.Course leaders have lived experience of the issues they deliver and have access to guest speakers with specialist knowledge on issues such as crime, knife crime, and county lines. The team is highly experienced in delivering issue-based topics to hard-to-reach young people, carers, parents, and professional workers in many different local authorities throughout the UK.Read more about Free knife crime workshop for parents
Published on 10 March 2022.
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TRA Meeting Notes 08/02/2022
Notes
CharityDean (Trustee) has informed the meeting that the charity has now paid the mortgage off and the charity now owns the building.The charity has generated around £25,000 in funding over the last 18 months.Mary (Labour Councillor) asked about the CIO status and clarity around the process.Lynne (Six Town Housing) has offered to advertise for volunteers for the charity via Six Town Housing.Read more about TRA Meeting Notes 08/02/2022
Published on 8 February 2022.
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Our Successful Breakfast Parcel Program!
Introduction
Over the school holidays, some children will go without essential meals throughout the day. As a charity, we identified that the usual gap in provision has been compounded by the current COVID-19 situation and that the needs of even more children were not being met.Read more about Our Successful Breakfast Parcel Program!
Published on 10 September 2020.
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Centre refurbishments!
Thanks to a Bury Council Community Capital Fund we have received much needed funding to refurbish our community centre!The refurbishment plans include:- A new false ceiling throughout the building.
- New security shutters at front and back of the building.
- Plastering for the entrance making it more bright and vibrant.
- Funding towards new toilets areas.
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Published on 1 March 2020.
Last edited on 14 February 2025.
