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The IHBC\u2019s Branch and Volunteer Support Officer Jude Wheeler has written to IHBC Branch Committee representatives across the UK to update all on new developments and opportunities.<\/h3>\nThe IHBC\u2019s Branch and Volunteer Support Officer Jude Wheeler has written to IHBC Branch Committee representatives across the UK to update all on new developments and opportunities.<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Jude writes:<\/p>\n
It is some time since I have sent a ‘Letter to Branches’ with updates from the National Office\u2026<\/p>\n
An online Welcome Session\u2026 will be hosted by David McDonald (IHBC Chair), Angharad Hart (Application Support Officer) and Jude Wheeler (Branch Support Officer) where attendees will get an opportunity to find out more about how the IHBC operates\u2026<\/p>\n
Earlier this year IHBC launched its consultation web hub & resource on the prospect of an IHBC\u2026 Petition for Charter<\/a>.\u00a0 Since then, many have filled in the survey but we\u2019re still keen to get in as many and as diverse thoughts as possible\u2026.COMPLETE THE SURVEY<\/a><\/p>\n I would also like to draw your attention to the possible funding for volunteer and Branch initiatives\u2026 You can contact me for any queries or suggestions.<\/p>\n Thanks, and congratulations go to all those involved with the Swansea School and its organisation:\u00a0 Branch volunteers, sponsors (MLF Insurance Group), hosts (University of Wales Trinity St Davids, Vivian Hall- Dylan Thomas Centre for Dinner on Friday where Marsh and GASA awards were handed out, and Penderyn Distillery for reception), speakers and tour leaders.<\/p>\n We are also pleased to confirm revised dates for next year’s Annual School, to be held in Reading: June 13 \u2013 15<\/strong>\u2026 virtual MarketPlace:LIVE launch on 12th\u2026 broadly on management and care of places and fabric. Next year’s School will be hybrid, on similar model to Aberdeen 2022.<\/p>\n Angharad has been hosting monthly drop-in online Supporter Surgery sessions between 12.00-m \u2013 12.45pm on a Wednesday, the next three scheduled are:<\/p>\n Wednesday 11th October: LINK<\/a> The next open session is Virtual and on 18 October 2023. For further details contact Ramona Usher at professional@ihbc.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2026 we are encouraging all Branches to promote active member participation and volunteering, including on our Councils as well as looking to Committee and trustee roles.<\/p>\n You can see more background and context regarding trustee roles HERE<\/a> and on our Council<\/a>.\u00a0 To help promote volunteers, you might also like to remind members on our early career guidance on encouragement for volunteering HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n Upcoming Dates\/deadlines\u2026<\/p>\n Financial Returns\u2026<\/p>\n Call out to Branches\u2026<\/p>\n Business Plans\u2026<\/p>\nSchools: Swansea School 2023 and Reading School 2024<\/h2>\n
Training and IHBC Applications<\/a><\/h2>\n
\nWednesday 15th November: LINK<\/a>
\nWednesday 6th December: LINK<\/a>\u2026<\/p>\nIHBC Mate Session<\/a><\/h2>\n
IHBC\u2019s next AGM: Volunteers and trustees<\/h2>\n
OTHER BUSINESS AND DATES\u2026<\/h2>\n