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Pride in Place Grant - Rushmoor Borough Council

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Pride in Place Grant - Rushmoor Borough Council

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Rushmoor Borough Council are offering grants up to £5,000 for not-for-profit organisations with projects that enhance local pride and benefit the community. Eligible projects include:

Greening areas with new trees and plants

Encouraging physical activities like walking and cycling

Supporting arts, culture, and heritage activities

Funding is awarded on a first-come-first-served basis. Apply by Friday 29th November, or until funds are exhausted.

Click here for more information and to apply

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OFLAC are hosting a Garden Party where there will be cakes, a raffle, Bric-à-brac, plants, books and more!

When: Monday 5th August from 2pm - 4pm

Where: Samuel Cody School, Community Hall, Ballantyne Road, Farnborough, GU14 8SN

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Andy's Man Club - Aldershot - Mondays from 12th Aug

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Andy's Man Club - Aldershot - Mondays from 12th Aug

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🚫 THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A SMALL ISSUE 🚫

When it comes to your mental health, there are no small issues and no comparisons should be made...

That's why every issue brought forward at an ANDYSMANCLUB session is treated with the same level of respect.

Whether it's a bad day at work, or trauma from your past - you'll get the same level of care from the guys in the room.

When: Starting from 12th August, Every Monday at 7pm

Where: The Phoenix Bar, The EBB Stadium, Aldershot Town FC, Aldershot, GU11 1TW

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Targeted Lung Health Checks come to Farnborough

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Targeted Lung Health Checks come to Farnborough

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Farnborough GP practices are working with the NHS Targeted Lung Health Check team to invite eligible resident to attend a free screening.

If you are aged 55-74 years and a smoker of former smoker look out for your yellow letter in the post.

Find out more at https://www.frimleylunghealthcheck.nhs.uk/

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Investing in Spaces and Places Grant - deadline 28th July

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Investing in Spaces and Places Grant - deadline 28th July

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Investing in Spaces and Places is Asda Foundation's higher value grant, funding up to £25,000 to enable communities across the UK to have a safe space for people to be together. This year, there will be over £1 million in funding available for groups across the UK.

If your charity wants to improve or develop its infrastructure, this grant could be perfect for you.

Find out more and apply here by 28th July 2024

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Hampshire Libraries Home Library Service

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Hampshire Libraries Home Library Service

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If you can't get to the library due to ill-health, disability or caring responsibilities the library can come to you with the Home Library Service.

The service is free and delivered through a team of dedicated volunteers. You will be matched with someone and let them know what you like to read. They will visit you and exchange the items you have borrowed usually at least once every 4 weeks.

To join or to refer someone else to the Home Library Service, please complete an enquiry form. After you done this, you will be contacted by phone or email to assess your eligibility.

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Connect 4 Communities have a range of support available for Hampshire residents, including general and utility assistance, grants for organisations, food vouchers, discretionary school funding, and more.

Visit the link below for detailed information on how to access these resources and eligibility criteria.

Support for Hampshire Households (Summer 2024)

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Participation figures for this year's Big Help Out revealed

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Participation figures for this year's Big Help Out revealed

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The second ever Big Help Out took place this year across the weekend of 7-9 June to tie in with the end of Volunteers' Week. The Big Help Out launched to celebrate the King and Queen's coronation in 2023 and, this, year, over 6.5 million people took part with young people the largest age group to join in.

A survey found that 79% of those who took part said they were now much more likely to volunteer. 74% of participants agreed that the Big Help Out made them speak to their neighbours and 76% said that the event made them feel a stronger sense of belonging in their community.

To read about the Big Help Out 2024 and the survey of participants, click here.

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Six and a half million people took part in this years' Big Help Out, according to a new poll published today, with young people the largest age group to join in.

This is the second annual Big Help Out following its launch to celebrate the King and Queen's Coronation in 2023.

The event saw charities including the Scouts, RVS, RSCPA and St John's Ambulance host opportunities in every corner of the UK across the weekend of 7-9 June. The 6.5mn volunteers were also joined by political leaders, television stars and celebrities, including Kier Starmer, Rishi Sunak, Ed Davey, Anneka Rice, Levi Roots, and Rachel Riley.

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Anneka Rice helped with Hand on Heart's Big Help Out Homeless Challenge, assembling 1000 essential packs for the homeless, distributed over 3 days at 15 locations. Levi Roots led the official launch of Youth First's Volunteer Program and "Friends of Youth First" initiative, and Rachel Riley joined an England Netball session in West London.

Majority of participants more likely to volunteer again

A survey of just over 2,000 people carried out by Walnut Omnibus found that 79% of those who took part said they were much more likely to volunteer. 74% of participants agreed that the Big Help Out made them speak to their neighbours and 76% said that the event made them feel a stronger sense of belonging in their community.

78% of participants also said the Big Help Out made it easier to meet new people, while 79% met someone from a different background to themselves.

4 in 10 said they would be likely to participate in the future, while 6 in 10 young people between the ages of 18 - 34 said they would be likely to take part.

Big businesses help out

Large companies involved in The Big Help Out included household brands ASDA, BT, Compare the Market, DPD, Microsoft, PwC, Google, Coventry Building Society and HSBC.

They were also able to access an app with over 1 million volunteering opportunities populated by thousands of charities.

Asda was joined by England star Gary Lineker to promote the need for more sport volunteers and held over 350 litter picks at grassroots groups across the UK through its networks of 390 Community Champions.

Compare the Market staff undertook '50 Magical Meerkat Moments', including everything from cooked meals for children at Acorn House in Peterborough, volunteering at Brixton Soup Kitchen and Hackney Foodbank, painting and repairing Bourne Lido Pool, supporting young people with financial education, improving gardens at a youth counselling services, staffing charity shops, helping at a city farm, helping maintain community gardens and transform four bathtubs into mini gardens (donated to schools).

DPD staff at depots across the UK were involved in activities including supporting food banks, children's hospices, litter picking, canal and beach cleanup events, volunteering at a zoo, tree planting, and animal welfare.

BT Group has been promoting a #ProudToVolunteer campaign supporting their 100 000 employees to volunteer with existing programmes, partners and take advantage of the million plus opportunities on The Big Help Out app.

Catherine Johnstone CBE, CEO of Royal Voluntary Service and Co-Founder of The Big Help Out, said:

"The Big Help Out was created to enable anyone from any community to find a volunteering opportunity that inspires them to 'have a go'. It's thrilling to see so many different charities and groups across the UK sparking such high levels of interest in volunteering. It's been a wonderful weekend of social action and valuable new community connections being made, For many people it's also the start of a longer-term volunteering habit which will enrich their lives for years to come."

The Big Help Out campaign is a partnership with the National Council for Voluntary Organisations, and Shaping the Future with Volunteering, a coalition of 30 leading charities chaired by The Scouts and the Royal Voluntary Service.

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Melanie May is a journalist and copywriter specialising in writing both for and about the charity and marketing services sectors since 2001. She can be reached via thepurplepim.com.

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6.5mn took part in Big Help Out, poll shows

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Six and a half million people took part in this years' Big Help Out, according to a new poll published today, with young people the largest age group to join in.

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Lloyds Bank Foundation - Report highlights the benefits of skills-based volunteering

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Lloyds Bank Foundation - Report highlights the benefits of skills-based volunteering

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Skills based volunteering is a form of volunteering where people use professional skills such as HR, marketing, or finance in a voluntary basis to help a non-profit organisation.

This report shares learnings from a decade of delivering skilled volunteering programmes and analyses the mutually beneficial rewards skilled volunteering offers businesses, employees and charities.

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Our focus is to strengthen small and local charities addressing some of society's most complex issues such as homelessness, domestic abuse and addiction. We support these small charities through funding and providing organisational development support which includes skills based volunteering from Lloyds Banking Group employees.

This report shares our learning from a decade of delivering skilled volunteering programmes so that other organisations can take up skills based volunteering, be it volunteers, employers or charities.

Skills based volunteering is a form of volunteering where people use professional skills such as HR, marketing, or finance in a voluntary basis to help a nonprofit organisation. This can take the shape of one-off tasks or projects or ongoing longer term support.

We deliver a range of skills based volunteering programmes for the charities we support to accommodate different preferences, opportunities, and commitments. These include individual and group sessions where volunteers and charities can work through challenges together, short or longer term one to one support where volunteers provide mentoring and coaching, becoming trustees and sharing other professional skills.

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Skills Based Volunteering: A Win, Win, Win

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Our new report Skills Based Volunteering: A Win, Win, Win that shares our learning from a decade of delivering skilled volunteering programmes so that other organisations can take up skills based volunteering, be it volunteers, employers or charities.

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Free Walk and Talk Counselling Sessions in Fleet

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Free Walk and Talk Counselling Sessions in Fleet

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Hart Voluntary Action are expanding their Counselling provision to offer a Walk and Talk Counselling Service.

The Service is for Adults aged 18+ in the Hart and Rushmoor Districts and is for people who struggle with anxiety, depression or other mental health concerns and would like to talk to someone.

For more information about Walk and Talk Counselling, please see the Information Booklet or the HVA Website

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 Let’s Talk About Vaccines (LTaV) free interactive training session - 22nd July

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 Let’s Talk About Vaccines (LTaV) free interactive training session - 22nd July

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Let’s Talk About Vaccines is a training session to help build your confidence, skills and knowledge to open up discussions with patients about vaccination decisions.

This 2.5-hour online, interactive session is free to health, social care and voluntary sector staff and students across the South East.

When: Mon 22nd July from 9.30am – 12pm

To sign up: email bobicb.personalisedcaretraining@nhs.net with your name, organisation and role

Further details: Let’s Talk About Vaccines webpage

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Get That Job! Using Social Media - 24th July   

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Get That Job! Using Social Media - 24th July   

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Join in this series of workshops aimed to help women in Rushmoor get back into employment with experienced advice and practical support.

When: Wednesday 24th July from 11.30AM - 1.30PM

Where: Aldershot Enterprise Centre, 14-40 Victoria Road, Aldershot, GU11 1TQ

Booking: Free on Eventbrite

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New Guidance Published To Support Innovators Working With Children And Young People

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New Guidance Published To Support Innovators Working With Children And Young People

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Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex (Health Innovation KSS) has been working in partnership with e-wellbeing at YMCA DownsLink to co-produce a checklist for developing innovations targeting children and young people.

The toolkit it free to access nationally and can be accessed, alongside videos from young people, here: https://e-wellbeing.co.uk/cyp-innovators-digital-checklist/

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Training Workshops £8 per person:

Introduction to IQ (Improving Quality) - Thurs 25th July

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Paid Training

Setting up a charity - Tues 23rd & Thurs 25th July

Charity finance strategy | Thurs 25th July

Charity finance skills | Tues 6th August

Creating a theory of change for your charity | Tues 6th August

Advanced project management | Weds 7th August

Recruiting volunteers | Thurs 8th August

Free Webinars

Volunteering network meeting | Thurs 18th July

NCVO member welcome and refresher session | Weds 4th Sept

For more information and a full list of upcoming training - click here

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Household Support Fund - closes 9th August

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Household Support Fund - closes 9th August

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If you’re a voluntary organisation in Hampshire offering cost of living support or advice, you can apply for a Household Support Fund community grant!

The three types of grant are:

Community Grants (£720,000) so that community organisations can support local initiatives tailored to local needs, as well as for organisations or professionals working with families by exception to apply for urgent crisis funding.

Advice Grants (£125,000) to deliver advice on budgeting, finances, maximising income or accessing other help.

Community pantries and food support schemes (£550,000) for funding that will help provide vulnerable households with food via Community Pantries, with their projects being implemented prior to the end of the grant period.

The cut-off date for applications is Friday 9th August 2024 and the connect4communities team can help with any queries throughout the application process. You can find full information about the grants on their website

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Involve Community Services Training - July

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Involve Community Services Training - July

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involve Community Services provide low cost (£30 a session) online training to the charity sector. Here are some upcoming dates:

Emergency First Aid | Weds 4th Sept | Bracknell

Neurodiversity | Tues 10th Sept | Online
Trustee Training | Tues 10th & 17th Sept | Online

Child Safeguarding Lvl 2/3 | Weds 11th Sept | Wokingham

Write Winning Funding Bids | Weds 11th Sept | Online

Fire Safety | Thurs 12th Sept | Online

Most of the training is online. To book and check out what else is on offer, please check the training calendar.

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The Rewilding Innovation Fund - Deadline Fri 30th Aug

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The Rewilding Innovation Fund - Deadline Fri 30th Aug

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The Rewilding Innovation Fund supports organisations that are part of Rewilding Britain’s Rewilding Network (applicants may join at the point of application) with up to £15,000.

To be considered, organisations must be working to apply the principles of rewilding to benefit nature, climate and people. This includes, but is not limited to, community, private and public landowners and managers of rewilding areas on the land and sea.

Applicants are encouraged to take an innovative approach to land and marine rewilding, which will help develop learning and evidence for others within the Rewilding Network.

Projects must be at least 40 hectares in size, and can be either land-based or marine. Marine based projects can be any size.

The closing date for applications is the 30th August 2024.

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Call free on 0808 175 3559 or email energy@carushmoor.org.uk

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Civil Society Upcoming Training Dates - July

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Civil Society Upcoming Training Dates - July

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Introduction to Anti-Racism in Charities 19th - 20th Sept

Preventing Charity Fraud 24th Sept

A £40 discount is available to Governance & Leadership subscribers.

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Dayas Music Scholarship Fund - closes Oct 2024

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Dayas Music Scholarship Fund - closes Oct 2024

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The Dayas Music Scholarship fund was formed after Mrs Hayton (née Dayas), left a sum of money in her will to be used to create a music scholarship.

Grants are to enable individuals over 18 years of age to undertake studies or projects in connection with composition, conducting, instrumental performance, singing, music in education and musicology.

Opening Date: 01/05/2024
Closing Date: 28/10/2024
Minimum Grant: £100
Maximum Grant: £600
Location: Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton

Find out more here

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Blooming Minds Green Social Prescribing - September 2024

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Blooming Minds Green Social Prescribing - September 2024

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We are happy to be able to deliver our second Green Social Prescribing programme starting on 17th September to

19th November 2024, every Tuesday. Sessions run between 11am - 3pm.

Where: Reg's Garden, Farnborough Street, GU14 8AQ

Who: The programme is designed for people with low to moderate mental health concerns. No gardening experience is required but we do ask that they have an interest in gardening and enjoy being outdoors.

Why: Gardening can improve participants' well-being by benefitting physical, cognitive, psychological, social, and learning aspects.

Closing date for referrals is 09 August 2024

For more information contact angela.wilson@rvs.org.uk

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Raise Funds at Christmas with Rushmoor Rotary Club

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Raise Funds at Christmas with Rushmoor Rotary Club

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The Rotary Club is already starting to organise the Christmas collection and guess what? Your charity can benefit.

After costs and a contribution to Rotary charities such as Purple for Polio; the donations are shared pro-rata among those collecting. The donations are distributed at a charity dinner event in early February.

Join in the fun next Christmas and meet amazing people on the doorsteps of Rushmoor next Christmas. To enquire contact skertch@gmail.com who will pass your details to the organisers

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Call free on 0808 175 3559 or email pebl@carushmoor.org.uk

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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation Funds

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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation Funds

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Michael Austin Harlick Sports Awards - deadline 28th Oct 2024

The aim of this grant programme is to provide funding to sport groups towards the cost of sporting awards for young people aged 4-18. Grants are available to help with the purchase of challenge cups, shields, medals, team awards for sporting achievement in leagues and competitions only.

Michael Austin Harlick Fund offers grants of £200 – £1,000 for not-for-profit community organisations. The fund will only make grants to organisations based in AND supporting work within Hampshire (including Portsmouth and Southampton).

Find out more and apply here

Hampshire Old Industrial & Reformatory Schools Fund (HOIRST) - deadline 30th Oct 2024

The HOIRST and Mace Educational Fund aims to support the development of young people who are 18 to 25 years old and are in or have been in care with Hampshire County Council (HCC) and are entering education.

Acceptable projects include funding for equipment related to an activity or course, driving lessons if essential for employment, and public transport costs if a railcard or subsidized travel scheme is necessary for the project or course.

Find out more and apply here

Support Grants for Care Leavers - deadline 30th Oct 2024

Grants are for young people who are 18 to 25 years old and have been in care with Hampshire County Council, Isle of Wight Council, Southampton City Council or Portsmouth City Council.

Support offered includes bursaries for education, deposits for furniture etc, funding for therapy, transport costs, sessions on financial resilience and budgeting

Find out more and apply here

SWEF Business Grants for Individuals - deadline 1st Nov 2024

SWEF Business Grants of up to £2,000 are available if you are a young person struggling to invest in your business venture and/or keen to take your business to the next level.

Applications solely for business ‘ideas’ will not be considered. You must be able to show that you have taken steps to get your business off the ground, even if it is at an early stage.

Find out more and apply here

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Welcome to the latest Newsletter from RVS containing all the most recent updates from our member organisations.

To view our Padlet newsletter, scroll horizontally to see the columns and vertically to read the posts in each column. Posts are usually in date order, so scroll through all sections to avoid missing any important information. Everything is kept as up-to-date as possible.

I hope you find this information useful. If you have questions regarding any of the content in this email please contact the relevant organisation directly.

This will be the last newsletter I send before I go on Maternity Leave, so I would like to take a moment to wish everyone well. The newsletters will continue to be sent out in my absence, and I look forward to returning next year.

Kind regards,

Isobel Nicholson

Community Development Administrator

Rushmoor Voluntary Services

msc@rvs.org.uk

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Community in Motion Active Bystander Training - Weds 18th Sept

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Community in Motion Active Bystander Training - Weds 18th Sept

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Rushmoor and Hart Community Safety will be delivering “Community in Motion” active bystander training on 18th September 2024 at 13:30 in the Wellington Room at Rushmoor Borough Council.

It is not about being responsible for resolving serious conflicts or about placing yourself at risk, it is about having the ability to recognise and challenge those unacceptable behaviours when identified - and from there identify the best course of action to support someone in need, whether that be by diversion, providing sanctuary, simply connecting or signposting.

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

Discuss the extent of gender-based violence in England and Wales

Discuss the role of bystanders in the prevention of abuse

Identify a range of tools that can be used to safely support/challenge others

Describe ways to support individuals who may disclose abuse

This training is suitable for front line staff and those who regularly engage with customers whether in the office or out in public.

Please book a spot by contacting communitysafety@rushmoor.gov.uk.

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With the news that The Giving Machine will close soon, you may be looking for a viable fundraising alternative. easyfundraising offers just that - an ongoing stream of unrestricted income for your organisation.

Through easyfundraising, 8,000+ popular online retailers will donate money to your organisation when your volunteers and supporters shop with them.

All your supporters’ favourite retailers are involved, including eBay, John Lewis, Etsy, Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Argos, Moonpig, Boots and trainline. Each one will donate a portion of what someone spends with them back to your charity - at no extra cost to the shopper

Free to use and easy to manage, easyfundraising is trusted by over 200,000 good causes and charities already and has been helping third sector organisations raise money since 2005.

Click here to find out more

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Do you have any one-off volunteering opportunities to advertise?

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Do you have any one-off volunteering opportunities to advertise?

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If your organization needs volunteers for a one-off event, let us know at msc@rvs.org.uk and we will share this out with our wonderful Responder Volunteer team.

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Update from Branches Mental Health Support Network

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Update from Branches Mental Health Support Network

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Branches has released their latest schedule of groups and activities, valid until October 2024. Spaces are available in the Creative Writing, Walking, Sports/Games, and Saturday Groups, with limited spots in the Film, Dance, and Drama Groups.

Their Supported Social Programme includes activities like swimming, woodland walks, cinema trips, and more. Members have made significant strides in employment, education, and independent living.

For more information and to check availability:

Phone or text: 077 299 54910 (or 07548 985 333 / 07895 819 400)

Email: branches.contact@yahoo.com

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Please click here to read the latest updates from OFLAC

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The Alec Dickinson Trust - funding for projects lead by young people

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The Alec Dickinson Trust - funding for projects lead by young people

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The Alec Dickson Trust supports volunteering or community service projects in the UK that are organised and run by young people aged 30 and younger.

Grants of up to £500 are available to individuals or small groups of young people in the UK to help them put their ideas into action and run projects that benefit the lives of others.

Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis (January, April, July and October)

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Catalyst have places available for Surrey Half Marathon starting from the Woking Leasure Centre on 8th September. If you would like to add this marathon to your running calendar and were looking for a charity to support, please consider joining our team.

To book your place contact Laura at laura.simpson-pirie@catalystsupport.org.uk  or call 07714170801.

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We would like to warmly welcome our newest Members to RVS:

Andy's Man Club want to eliminate the stigma surrounding Men's mental health and create a non-judgmental safe space when men can talk openly about the storms they are going through in their lives. A new branch is to open in Aldershot very soon.

Creative Response Arts is a small Farnham based charity offering arts-based workshops for people experiencing mental health, learning and physical difficulties. In their central Farnham studios, practising artists work collaboratively with participants from across Surrey and the surrounding areas, guiding and facilitating the creation of paintings, drawings, sculpture and ceramics.

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Catalyst offers support, guidance and activities to increase wellbeing for people affected by stress, anxiety and depression. For their latest timetable please see:

https://www.catalystsupport.org.uk/activity-timetable/

If you have any queries, please contact Catalyst: groups.cc@catalystsupport.org.uk

01276 409415 Text: 07919 541 424

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Citizen's Advice Volunteering Event - Weds 18th Sept

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Citizen's Advice Volunteering Event - Weds 18th Sept

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Citizen's Advice Rushmoor are offering face-to-face training on Wednesday 18th September from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. This will give individuals and groups the skills to triage for advice, deliver initial guidance, and refer to Citizens Advice when needed.

Click on the poster to find out more, and if you’d like to attend, email: training@citizensadvicerushmoor.org.uk

For those interested in volunteering opportunities with Citizen's Advice, you will be able to learn more within the session.

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Raise more money for your charity with the London Marathon 2025

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Raise more money for your charity with the London Marathon 2025

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In 2024, London Marathon charities using JustGiving raised a record-breaking £42 million (and counting). Discover the proven fundraising strategies, tips, and tools helping tens of thousands of charities succeed in London Marathon.

Download your copy today.

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Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival                        1st - 2nd November

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Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival                        1st - 2nd November

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This November, Surrey Arts are looking for local groups and cultural organisations who may be interested in performing, hosting a workshop or having a stand to share information about their work.

They are working in partnership with Surrey Heath Borough Council and a wide range of cultural organisations to deliver the Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival in Camberley. The festival will take place on Friday 1st November and Saturday 2nd November.

The festival will signpost young people to local cultural engagement initiatives and arts groups for skills development and wellbeing, provide engagement opportunities and information and consult young people on what they would like to see more of in their area.

If you'd like to get involved or would like more information, please contact Catherine Learmonth, Cultural Projects Lead at catherine.learmonth@surreycc.gov.uk

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Youth Festival 2024 - Culture Box Surrey

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Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival 2024 Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd November At Camberley Theatre and Camberley Library Stay tuned to find out more! Take a look at last ... read more...

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Blooming Marvellous are looking for volunteers!

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Blooming Marvellous are looking for volunteers!

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Blooming Marvellous is a supported adult volunteering gardening project for people with or recovering from mental health issues. Activities include garden make-overs, looking after our allotment and improving green spaces in the local community.

Activites

🌿 Mondays & Wednesdays - Aldershot Allotment 1pm-3pm

🌷 Thursdays - Improving Community Spaces 10am-12.30pm and 1pm-3.30pm

For more information visit our website or email bloomingmarvellous@rvs.org.uk

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🌟 We're Hiring! 🌟

Rushmoor Voluntary Services are seeking two Volunteering Hub Officers to recruit, manage and retain volunteers.

Both roles are part-time (14 hours/week) and involve managing the Volunteer North Hampshire website and our Responder team, as well as planning and implementing improvements to volunteer training, events and processes.

We are also looking for a Community Development Coordinator to champion volunteering and support community groups in Rushmoor.

This part-time role (14 hours/week) involves organizing events, maintaining membership processes, supporting projects, and managing a team of in-house volunteers.

Find out more and apply here: https://www.rvs.org.uk/about-rvs/employment-vacancies-at-rushmoor-voluntary-services-april-2022/

For more information contact Heather Chalkley on 07484 698504 or email cdm@rvs.org.uk

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Free Workshops on working with young people - Sept & Nov

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Free Workshops on working with young people - Sept & Nov

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The Hart & Rushmoor Local Children’s Partnership (LCP) is offering FREE workshops and training for any organisations that work with young people aged 11-18 years (or up to 25 years for those with special additional needs).

23rd Sept 2024 13.00-16.00 (in-person training)

LGBTQ+ awareness training with Breakout Youth

20th Nov 2024 09.00-12.30 (in-person training)

Making Every Contact Count (MECC) training with Yellow Brick Road

To make a booking, click here.

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Andover Mind Wellbeing Timetable - July 2024 

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Andover Mind Wellbeing Timetable - July 2024 

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The Hart and Rushmoor Wellbeing Centres provide recovery focused support for those who are struggling to maintain their mental health as well as their carers. You can be referred by your GP, other mental health organisation or you can self refer. You must live in the Hart and Rushmoor area to attend the service.

If you would like more information or to register, please call on 01252 317481 or email well-beinghartandrushmoor@andovermind.org.uk

For their latest timetable, please see

July 2024 Timetable.pdf

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The Woodward Charitable Trust Small Grants Programme - deadline 26th July 2024

Who: Smaller UK registered charities

What: Core revenue grants up to £3,000 for supporting disadvantaged families, isolated children and young people, and prisoners and ex-offenders

More Info: Click here for details

The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) - deadline 31st July 2024

Who: Charities and not-for-profit organisations

What: Grants and loans for the conservation and sustainable re-use of historic buildings in economically disadvantaged areas

More Info: Click here for details

Ford Britain Trust - Large Grants - deadline 31st July 2024

Who: Community projects near Ford's UK locations

What: Grants of £250 to £3,000 for education, environment, children, disabled, youth activities, and projects benefiting local communities

More Info: Click here for details

The Fore - deadline 31st July 2024 (opens 24th July 2024)

Who: Charities and not-for-profit organisations

What: Unrestricted, multi-year grant-funding (up to £30,000) including core costs and capital funding

More Info: Click here for details

Deaf and Disabled People's Programme - deadline 28th Aug 2024

Who: Small and local charities and CICs with incomes between £25,000 and £500,000

What: Three-year unrestricted grant of £75,000

More Info: Click here for details

The Ashworth Charitable Trust - deadline 31st August 2024

Who: Smaller charities

What: Project funding for humanitarian causes locally, nationally, and internationally

More Info: Click here for details

The Kelly Family Charitable Trust - deadline 1st Sept 2024

Who: UK registered charities with an income under £500,000

What: Grants up to £5,000 for nurturing and supporting family life

More Info: Click here for details

The Idlewild Trust - deadline 5th Sept 2024

Who: UK registered charities and exempt charities

What: Grants up to £7,000 for early-stage professionals in the arts and conservation of art

More Info: Click here for details

The Grocers' Charity Memorial Grants - deadline 6th Sept 2024

Who: Small UK registered charities

What: One-off grants up to £5,000

Areas: Education, environment, health, heritage, disability, youth support, arts, elderly, military

More Info: Click here for details

The Swire Charitable Trust - ongoing

Who: UK registered charities

What: Grants up to £50,000 for core costs, salaries, and capital expenditure

Areas: Environmental causes, UK heritage, marginalised and disadvantaged members of society

More Info: Click here for details

The MCS Charitable Foundation - ongoing

Who: UK registered charities, statutory agencies, social enterprises, not-for-profits

What: Grants between £5,000 and £50,000 for projects on renewable energy and low carbon technologies

More Info: Click here for details

The Children Today Charitable Trust - ongoing

Who: Individuals and families across the UK

What: Grants for specialised equipment and services for children and young people with disabilities or sickness

More Info: Click here for details

The Clothworkers Foundation - ongoing

Who: Organisations supporting disadvantaged people and communities

What: Funding for elderly people, disadvantaged minority communities, disadvantaged young people, disabled people, visual impairment, alcohol and substance misuse, domestic and sexual violence, homelessness, prisoners and ex-offenders

More Info: Click here for details

True Colours Trust - ongoing

Who: Organisations working with disabled children

What: Grants up to £10,000 for projects including mini buses, young carers projects, sibling projects, hydrotherapy pools, multi-sensory rooms, and bereavement support

More Info: Click here for details

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Rushmoor Link - Your Community Directory

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Rushmoor Link - Your Community Directory

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Rushmoor Link community directory is one place to find information about local activities, groups and community services. Whether you are looking for support, to improve your health and wellbeing, socialise more, get active, learn something new or find a place to meet, Rushmoor Link is a good place to start.

Reg's Garden are top once again. In the top six are:

HCC Steady & Strong Classes

Child Contact Centres

The Oasis at Judi's Wellbeing

If you would like your not-for-profit organisation to be included, let us know info@rvs.org.uk

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What: Monthly meetings with entertainment and speakers. Supported by Open Sight, offering advice and equipment demonstrations.

This month's topic: dogs for the blind or hard of hearing.

Where: St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Mytchett, GU16 6HY, Farnborough. Clean, spacious venue with plenty of parking.

When: Last Monday of each month, 2pm-4pm. Next meeting on 24th July. (Closed in August)

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You're invited to come and play!

MILK is a fun, FREE stay and play for mums, dads, grandparents and carers to come along with little ones from birth to 4 years. Drinks available to purchase from the bar (please bring your own snacks for little ones).

When: every Tuesday, 10.30am-12noon

Where: West End Centre, 48 Queens Road, Aldershot, GU11 3JD

No need to book, just turn up! New members always welcome.

Contact: milkcoffeemornings@outlook.com

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We Are Wellbeing Ltd is proud to partner with Hampshire County Council (HCC) to deliver Connect 5, a fully funded mental wellbeing training for community-facing workers.

Connect 5 is a three-part course designed to enhance the ability to have effective mental health conversations, based on the five ways to wellbeing. The training builds confidence, skills and provides tools to support proactive mental health and wellbeing.

You can book upcoming courses on EventBrite and find more information here. Please note, participants must attend all three parts to complete the course.

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Leanr More about Modules 1, 2 & 3 | Don’t miss your chance to be appropriately trained in handling your own and others’ mental wellbeing.

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A National Youth Agency Bursary is available for Level 2 Youth Worker training.

A £60 registration fee is required for the awarding body which the Hart & Rushmoor Local Children's Partnership will be able to cover.

If you or anyone you know may be interested in this free, nationally recognised and accredited training, please register your interest by completing this Youth Focus Southeast form

For more information email msc@rvs.org.uk or see the SEG Awards Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles - Qualification Guidance.pdf

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Extra Support for the Cost of Living crisis 

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Extra Support for the Cost of Living crisis 

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Home and Well run by Citizen's Advice Hampshire helps vulnerable residents address their energy, water, and broader social needs.

Safe and Warm run by Citizen's Advice Rushmoor helps vulnerable residents with chronic respiratory conditions in fuel poverty. Eligible individuals in deprived areas can access energy advice, vouchers, and more. The initiative runs until Dec 31, 2024. Refer someone in need or self-refer by calling 0808 175 3559, mentioning 'Safe and Warm.'

Cost of Living Help from Rushmoor Borough Council covers help with heating and bills, clothing, food banks, warm spaces and homelessness or urgent housing needs.

Help for Households has information on potential Cost of Living Payments, learn energy-saving tips, explore mortgage payment support, check available benefits, find assistance for disabilities or health conditions, get support for household costs, childcare expenses, income, and travel costs.

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All ESOL learners welcome, please come and join us!

Learn how to repair, alter, and make clothing

Utilize donated materials to help the environment

Gain skills in hand and machine sewing

Explore knitting or crocheting techniques

Discover the art of painting

When: Every Thursday from 10.30 AM - 12:30 PM

Where: Mayfield Community Centre, Totland Close, Farnborough, GU14 8TX

For more information contact Julia on 07796 646 302

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Up To £7,000 Ad Credits Every Month For Your Non-Profit

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Up To £7,000 Ad Credits Every Month For Your Non-Profit

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Are you aware that you might qualify for a £7000 advertising budget from Google, absolutely free?

This allocation is for search advertising and can be utilised to launch campaigns via Google AdWords, enabling you to draw in additional volunteers, boost awareness, or secure more donations.

Tap the link below to discover further details regarding Google Ad Grants and the application process.

Find out more >>

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Has your garden got out of hand? If you are struggling to keep your garden tidy because of ill health or disability, we can help! Our supported volunteers will give your garden a one-off visit to cut the grass and clear overgrown plants and bushes. The garden will be left ready for you or a regular gardener to take over!

For more information, contact Hazel Chant at bloomingmarvellous@rvs.org.uk or phone 01252 398450

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OFLAC are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, lively, like a challenge and are looking to work with a lovely group of young adults with learning disabilities.

You will be supporting the staff team and members to engage in a diverse programme of activities and bring your own strengths and creativity to the role.

If you are enthusiastic, like a challenge and are looking to fill your Mondays and/or Fridays (10am-4pm), please contact Bobbie Englefield on 07889 547 932 or email: oflac.dayservice@gmail.com

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The Princess Royal Trust for Carers in Hampshire invite you to discuss your energy-related concerns at a Home and Well Carers Hub with a skilled adviser who can work through the support provisions available to you and help in emergency situations as well.

When: Mondays, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Where: West End Centre, Queens Road, Aldershot, GU11 3JD

Upcoming dates: July 29th

For more information: click here

Contact: call on 01264 835246 or email info@carercentre.com

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E-learning Anyone can register for the Think CO e-learning course by sending your name and email address to e-learning@gassafecharity.org.uk The course is accessible all year round.

Zoom workshops There is a schedule of one-hour Zoom workshops currently available to Sept 2024. To book on click on this link: Free Think CO workshop

Face-to-face workshops If you would like to discuss arranging a face-to-face workshop in your area, please contact us on thinkco@gassafecharity.org.uk

Materials We have a range of guides/leaflets that can be downloaded via this link: Gas Safe Charity

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All ESOL learners welcome, please come and join us!

Learn about starting and logging into windows, safe internet browsing, using Microsoft Word, and resolving minor computer issues.

When: Weekly on a Monday & Thursday from 10.30 AM - 12:30 PM

Where: Mayfield Community Centre, Totland Close, Farnborough, GU14 8TX

For more information contact Julia on 07796 646 302

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Please click through on the image for information on funds available for residents who are struggling to pay their energy bills or stay warm this winter.

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Monthly Coffee Mornings for Carers in Farnborough and Aldershot

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Monthly Coffee Mornings for Carers in Farnborough and Aldershot

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Andover Mind run monthly coffee morning for carers to have a chat, catch-up and access advice and information.

Farnborough

When: 1st Monday of the month from 10.30am - 12pm

Where: The Annexe, St John the Baptist Church, St John's Rd, Farnborough GU14 9RH

Contact: call on 01264 332297 (select option 3) or email enquiries@andovermind.org.uk

Aldershot

When: 3rd Monday of each month from 10.30am - 12pm

Where: Harlow Hall, 1 Ordnance Road, Aldershot, GU11 1TW

Contact: book in advance if you can by calling 01264 332 297 or emailing enquiries@andovermind.org.uk

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***New Monday walk – Brickfields Country Park, incorporating Manor Park.  Start 1.30pm all details here.

St Peter’s Church, Farnborough, GU14 7AP Tuesday 1.30pm see here for details.

Southwood Café, each Tuesday and Thursday start at 11am  – please see here for details.

Aldershot Park, each Friday, start at 1.30pm (note earlier start time) – please see here for details.

For information about our Wellbeing Walks, please click here.

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Trusts & Corporate Fundraising Officer | Full-Time | Southampton

Independent Sexual Violence Advisor | Full-Time | Across Hampshire

Finance Officer | Part-Time | Southampton

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In Kind Direct is a registered charity providing charitable organisations and community groups with essential products like toilet roll, personal hygiene products, cleaning and laundry supplies.

Charities can join the network for free and access a wide range of products donated by leading manufacturers, retailers, and brands.

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Multiply for Individuals - Hampshire County Council

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Multiply for Individuals - Hampshire County Council

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Free maths skills sessions, courses and qualifications are available for adults aged 19 and over who do not currently have a Level 2/GCSE maths at grade 4 (previously known as grade C). Places are also open to those who hold a qualification but lack numeracy confidence or have experienced a ‘skills fade’ in their numeracy knowledge.

Multiply is available for Hampshire residents, businesses and communities. Learn more on the website.

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Funding Advice from Rushmoor Voluntary Services

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Funding Advice from Rushmoor Voluntary Services

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Please see the RVS website for a range of funding information and useful links.

Funding Help – Rushmoor Voluntary Services (rvs.org.uk)

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Meet and Brew at Kerith Church is a drop-in for people to chat, have a cuppa and receive support with budgeting, debt advice and money coaching. You can also pick up a bag of free food essentials. Click through the upcoming dates below for more information.

Dates: 1st & 3rd Wednesday every month

Time: 10.30am-12.30pm

Place: 6 Invincible Road, Farnborough, GU14 7QU

For more information, please contact info@kerith.church

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