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This event is aimed at voluntary and community sector organisations operating in Newham and the surrounding boroughs.

Find out about new funding opportunities

Talk to funders and ask them questions

Obtain Guidance on how to complete a Funding Application

Receive Capacity Building Support

Connect with other organisations who may be looking for partnerships

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Eventbrite - Compost London presents Compost Newham Funders Fair - Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Old Town Hall, Stratford, London, England. Find event and ticket information.

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Newham Faith Network - Bringing Together Community Activists

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Newham Faith Network - Bringing Together Community Activists

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We are bringing faith-based groups in Newham together to pave the way for future collaboration among our vibrant community. Faith Groups in the borough, provide a whole range of essential community services from Foodbanks and health projects to youth provision. This network event is for faith groups, and organisations of all sizes to come together, discuss matters of common interest, and share information and best practice. During the event we will look to

to share what community services we are providing.

look at ways we could collaborate going forward.

share stories of best practice.

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Newham Faith Network - Bringing Together Community Activists

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Eventbrite - Newham Community Research Network presents Newham Faith Network - Bringing Together Community Activists - Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Old Town Hall, Stratford, London, England. Find event and ticket information.

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Newsletter: Working with Migrants Training

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Newsletter: Working with Migrants Training

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Investing in Health - February Newsletter

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Investing in Health - February Newsletter

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Eligible organisations will have an annual income of more than £250,000 and have a track record of running mental health support services or services for young people for at least two years.

The Prudence Trust has a total budget of £1m for this fund, and anticipates awarding five to eight grants, varying greatly in size, for terms of up to 24 months.

Next information webinar: Thursday, 29 February 2pm. First stage application deadline: Friday, 8 March 4pm. Second stage invitations will be made in late March. Final grants will be awarded in June 2024.

More information: www.theprudencetrust.org

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Investing in Health - February Newsletter

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Eligible organisations will have an annual income of more than £250,000 and have a track record of running mental health support services or services for young people for at least two years. The Prudence Trust has a total budget of £1m for this fund, and anticipates awarding five to eight grants, varying greatly in size, for terms of up to 24 months.

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Join us for a fun and engaging networking event in Newham! Connect with colleagues from Newham's voluntary sector, share ideas, build relationships, and expand your network. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is perfect for making new connections.

Don't miss this opportunity to grow your network and learn from others.

See you there!

Date: Wednesday 27th March 2024

Time: 17:30 - 19:30 GMT

The Mix Centre

1a Cumberland Road

London

E13 8LH

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Join us for a fun and engaging networking event in Newham! Connect with colleagues from Newham's voluntary sector, share ideas, build relationships, and expand your network. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is perfect for making new connections.

Don't miss this opportunity to grow your network and learn from others.

See you there!

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Come join us at the Newham EDI Networking Event for a night of connecting, learning, and celebrating diversity and race in our community.

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A salaried role and professional development programme for your network

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A salaried role and professional development programme for your network

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2027 is an initiative which exists to hire, develop, and support anybody passionate about forging a career that helps them serve communities through grant-giving, and has some lived experience of being working-class and working in lower socio-economic communities. This year we are looking for 20 talented individuals to join the programme and would be delighted if you could help us reach your volunteers, supporters or beneficiaries.

You can find out more in our candidate brochure (here), but in short 2027 is:

A 12-month job at a leading foundation or trust across the UK, where associates will earn a minimum salary of £25,000.

A programme supported by over 20 Foundations or Trusts over the last 6 years, including Children in Need, National Lottery Community Fund, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Sport England, City Bridge Trust and NHS Charities Together.

An acclaimed Development Programme where Associates will attend masterclasses and residentials, receive coaching and mentoring and connect with alumni and experts throughout the sector.

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The training academy provides ways for people to improve all aspects of their health. Physical through drills, warmups, and learning all there is to know about professional wrestling. Relational through the friendships they form, and the trust needed to perform together. It also improves mental health as they begin to believe in themselves and find support from their peers and coaches.

Throughout all of this we are building champions within the community, who can go on to do bigger and brighter things.

We have seen many people graduate from our school in Yorkshire, all of them sharing that they have increase in self-esteem / confidence, they have made new friends, and they see a brighter future ahead. We want to replicate the same concept here in Stratford – East London.

We have many roles within wrestling, so that even those who have physical limits, can still find a place, as a ring announcer, manager, referee or more!

This project builds strong bonds, strong people and is a beacon for those on the margins, there are role models for those who are seeking a new direction in life.

This event promotes community cohesion, togetherness, and engagement.

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AGED BETWEEN 18-25?

DO YOU WANT TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS?

NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

The programme covers key areas to help you kickstart your journey to becoming an entrepreneur.

Themed digital workshops such as Business Planning, e-marketing, Sourcing Finance

Tailored 121 support

Ongoing support to help you overcome barriers you may face moving forward

Project support will last up to 6 months

Designed and delivered by our team including a Senior University Lecturer & our local community support team

Join the network of like-minded young people on the journey to success

Contact Gary or Bosun to find out more

Gary@nutuacademy.com/ b.s@nutuacademy.org

Fully funded with the support of The National Lottery Community

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ADANNA Women's Support Group International Women's Day Seminar

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ADANNA Women's Support Group International Women's Day Seminar

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Come join us for a special event celebrating
International Women's Day !
The ADANNA Women's Support Group in collaboration with Redbridge Equalities and Community Council (RECC) is hosting an exciting seminar in celebration of International Women’s Day

On Saturday 16th March 2024
Time 10am to 2 pm
At the Redbridge Central Library in Ilford .

The words EDI Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are being banded around a lot these days but what does it really mean? Join us as we delve into this topic and share experiences.

This is a fantastic opportunity to network, connect with other amazing women, share stories, and empower each other. We have a great line up of powerful speakers who will inspire and motivate you.

Don't miss out on this incredible annual event! Its our 14th year of celebrating and empowering women on International Women’s Day

Mark your calendars and get ready to be inspired. See you there!

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# Inspireinclusion

What does Inclusion really mean? And what does it mean to you?

Come join us for a special event celebrating
International Women's Day !
The ADANNA Women's Support Group in collaboration with Redbridge Equalities and Community Council (RECC) is hosting an exciting seminar in celebration of International Women's Day

On Saturday 16th March 2024
Time 10am to 2 pm
At the Redbridge Central Library in Ilford .

The words EDI Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are being banded around a lot these days but what does it really mean? Join us as we delve into this topic and share experiences.
This is a fantastic opportunity to network, connect with other amazing women, share stories, and empower each other. We have a great line up of powerful speakers who will inspire and motivate you.
Don't miss out on this incredible annual event! Its our 14th year of celebrating and empowering women on International Women's Day
Mark your calendars and get ready to be inspired. See you there!

Lets support each other...
Our first 15 tickets are FREE however, We appreciate your donations to help Adanna to carry on our vital work that we are passionate about, bringing great minds together to support and empower women.

We have stalls available if you want to promote your business or group.

Please follow our social media accounts and share with us what inclusion means to you. By sharing your thoughts you will be empowering other women

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Facebook.com - search adannawomensupportgroup
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Eventbrite - ADANNA Women's Support Group presents ADANNA Women's Support Group International Women's Day Seminar - Saturday, 16 March 2024 at Redbridge Central Library and Museum, Ilford, England. Find event and ticket information.

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Measuring the impact of work with volunteers

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Measuring the impact of work with volunteers

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The ripple effect mapping enabled to analyse the journey with the volunteers, as well as take a deep dive into the ripples in an individual's life that volunteering has started in motion. This could mean someone moving into further education after building up confidence, or being on a pathway into employment through learning new skills while volunteering.

But beyond this, we were able to document:

the impact of an individual’s volunteering on their wider community or social circle

the impact new skills such as conflict resolution have had on a family's resilience

how the social circles built through volunteering have improved an individual's mental health and thus helped reduce pressure on local statutory services.

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It was great to be involved in the first Ripple Effect Mapping event led by the Vision for Volunteering Team in Birkenhead. Ripple Effect Mapping is a qualitative data collection method that we had never used before, and it produced some great results. For us at Make It Happen it was a chance to look at the incredible impact working with volunteers and running volunteering projects has had both for them and us in our first four years.

The ripple effect mapping enabled us to analyse the journey we have been on with volunteers, as well as take a deep dive into the ripples in an individual's life that volunteering has started in motion. This could mean someone moving into further education after building up confidence, or being on a pathway into employment through learning new skills while volunteering.

But beyond this, we were able to document:

the impact of an individual's volunteering on their wider community or social circle

the impact new skills such as conflict resolution have had on a family's resilience

how the social circles built through volunteering have improved an individual's mental health and thus helped reduce pressure on local statutory services.

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Measuring the impact of work with volunteers - Vision for Volunteering

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Anthony Poldervaart (Senior Encouragement Officer) and Amy Butterworth (CEO) from Make It Happen Birkenhead talk about how they used a methodology called 'Ripple Effect Mapping' to help them understand the impact of their work with volunteers.

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Research Engagement Network (REN) works to create trusted relationships between health and care organisations and people within marginalised communities to enhance the benefits communities receive from involvement in research. How can you get involved and have your say? How can your voice be heard? In partnership with REN, we are running a project to increase participation and diversity in research locally and to start thinking how we can influence the direction of research bottom-up, there is funding available to community organisations who participate in the project and individuals who participate will receive shopping vouchers.

Date: Wednesday 13th March 2024

Time: 11am - 2pm

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Newham Carers Community Newsletter February 2024

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Newham Carers Community Newsletter February 2024

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NHS 111 Mental Health Crisis Response Service Launching April 2024

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NHS 111 Mental Health Crisis Response Service Launching April 2024

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ELFT, along with North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) and partners across NEL, are working together to ensure that service users experiencing mental health crises can access support via NHS 111, a freephone number that provides urgent health advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to people of all ages.

From 2 April 2024, people living in the City of London, Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Havering, and Barking and Dagenham will be able to call 111 and select option 2, putting them through to a fully trained and qualified mental health professional team based in ELFT’s crisis hub in Tower Hamlets.

We will update this webpage and keep the wider ELFT community informed as we approach the implementation date and as further details emerge.

If there are any questions or if you would like more information, please contact Tower Hamlets Crisis Pathway Service Manager, Melanie King, at melanie.king2@nhs.net.

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NHS 111 Mental Health Crisis Response Service Launching April 2024 | East London NHS Foundation Trust

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Important changes across North East London (NEL) are coming down the track to support service users, carers and the wider community from April 2024.

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Investing in Health Newsletter - February 2024

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Investing in Health Newsletter - February 2024

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Investing in Health - February Newsletter

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ANKH Place CIC Presents - Escrima London Self-Defence Sessions REIN

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ANKH Place CIC Presents - Escrima London Self-Defence Sessions REIN

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ANKH Place CIC Presents - Expressive Art & Messy Play 

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ANKH Place CIC Presents - Expressive Art & Messy Play 

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Webinar – Managing sickness absence in the workplace

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Webinar – Managing sickness absence in the workplace

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In this 1-hour session our Consultants will take you through how to promote a healthy workplace culture, and how to manage sickness absence in the workplace.  Topics to be covered:

Identifying the causes and impact of sickness absence

Early intervention strategies

Communication and documentation

Return to work planning

The session will be delivered by Fern O’Neill and Tracey Riley, HR Consultants of Roots HR CIC.

The webinar will be 1 hour in duration, including time for Q&A. We would ask participants to send through any question, as part of the registration process, to provide the best opportunity for this to be covered in the webinar.

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Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

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Could you be in our new vaccination videos?

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Could you be in our new vaccination videos?

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NHS North East London are working with Newham Council to create some videos to answer questions about vaccinations and we want to put our local residents at the very heart of the videos.

Our goal is to help keep our local population safe from serious illness and to give people the information they need to make the right decisions for them when it comes to vaccinations. We are planning for filming to take place in mid to late March. Travel and care expenses will be covered plus an hourly rate for your time.

If you would like to be involved and would be happy to be in the videos, please get in touch before Friday 8 March by emailing: nelondonicb.nelcommunications@nhs.net or kiana.bowden@newham.gov.uk

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ADANNA Women's Support Group - International Womens Day 2024

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ADANNA Women's Support Group - International Womens Day 2024

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Morgan Sindall - Accredited Construction Study Programme (Newham)

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Morgan Sindall - Accredited Construction Study Programme (Newham)

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As the UK balances the challenges of securing energy with propelling the country towards its 2050 net zero target; the demands of the UK energy transition could see new jobs, across new sectors, and across a range of roles.

Recognising a skills gap, Shell UK aims to support 15,000 people into jobs with a focus on the energy transition by 2035. To support this, they’ve created the Shell UK SkillsTransition Fund, which aims to invest in initiatives led by community organisations that could help people with the skills they need to get into jobs.

The fund is open to community organisations in Glasgow, Fife, Newcastle, Scarborough, Bradford, Rotherham, Rochdale, Manchester, Birmingham, Coventry, Newport & London.

Community organisations can apply for up to £10,000.

About the drop-ins

The ActionFunder team will run two drop-ins on

Wednesday 21st February: 12pm

Wednesday 28th February: 12pm

Join on either date to find out more about the fund, the criteria to apply and how to create a winning application! We'll run through a short presentation and leave plenty of time for questions.

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At ActionFunder we get funding to the causes that count. We do that by match-making businesses with non-profit projects and tracking the impact. The 6,500 non-profits on the ActionFunder network want to see corporations give back by funding their work and we're proud to be able to make that possible. The fund established by Shell UK is going directly to UK-based non-profit projects that will drive tangible action and create measurable impact in local communities.
About the fund:
As the UK balances the challenges of securing energy with propelling the country towards its 2050 net zero target; the demands of the UK energy transition could see new jobs, across new sectors, and across a range of roles.

Recognising a skills gap, Shell UK aims to support 15,000 people into jobs with a focus on the energy transition by 2035. To support this, they've created the Shell UK SkillsTransition Fund, which aims to invest in initiatives led by community organisations that could help people with the skills they need to get into jobs.

The fund is open to community organisations in Glasgow, Fife, Newcastle, Scarborough, Bradford, Rotherham, Rochdale, Manchester, Birmingham, Coventry, Newport & London.

Community organisations can apply for up to £10,000.

About the drop-ins
The ActionFunder team will run two drop-ins on

Wednesday 21st February: 12pm

Wednesday 28th February: 12pm

Join on either date to find out more about the fund, the criteria to apply and how to create a winning application! We'll run through a short presentation and leave plenty of time for questions.

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Eventbrite - ActionFunder presents Intro to The SkillsTransition Fund - Wednesday, 21 February 2024 | Wednesday, 6 March 2024 - Find event and ticket information.

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Westminster Insight’s Volunteer Management Conference is ideally timed to look at the key challenges and opportunities facing volunteer managers in 2024 and to explore what the future looks like for volunteering in the UK.

You will learn how to adapt every aspect of the volunteer journey to challenging times, including; planning, recruitment, induction, support, and development.

Hear directly from a member of the NHS Volunteering Taskforce about their recommendations for optimising volunteer time to improve service delivery, which can be applied to all organisations.

Minimise risk to your organisation by having your legal queries answered in our legal troubleshooting session covering issues such as safeguarding, data protection, health and safety and equality.

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Event Summary

Volunteers are an incredible asset to both the public sector and Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Recent research has found that volunteering is worth around £324 billion a year. But after the immense upsurge of volunteering during the pandemic, volunteer managers now have to adapt to the impact the post-pandemic landscape and cost-of-living crisis is having on the recruitment and retention of volunteers.

Westminster Insight's Conference is ideally timed to look at the key challenges and opportunities facing volunteer managers in 2024 and to explore what the future looks like for volunteering in the UK.

Delegates will learn how to adapt every aspect of the volunteer journey to challenging times, including; planning, recruitment, induction, support, and development.

Hear directly from the NHS Volunteering Taskforce about their recommendations for optimising volunteer time to improve service delivery, which can be applied to all organisations.

Put your questions to a panel of volunteers about what contributes towards a good volunteer experience and explore how to improve retainment through reward, recognition and routes to paid roles.

Take away advice on how to improve your advertising and recruiting to ensure you are reaching diverse audiences, overcoming any barriers to inclusivity and engaging the new generation of volunteers.

Minimise risk to your organisation by having your legal queries answered in our legal troubleshooting session covering issues such as s afeguarding, data protection, health and safety and equality.

Key Points

Understanding the current challenges and opportunities facing volunteer management and preparing for the future

Maximising the impact volunteers can have on service delivery from lessons learnt during the pandemic

Hear directly from a panel of volunteers about how to improve the volunteer experience through active management, reward and recognition

Overcoming barriers to inclusivity to ensure a diverse range of volunteers

Improving recruitment to attract the right volunteers for the right roles, and how to engage Generation Z

Developing routes to employment for Volunteers

Legal Issues for volunteer management including; safeguarding, data protection, health and safety and equality

Sponsorship

Click here for sponsorship opportunities.

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Volunteer Management Conference - Westminster Insight

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Volunteer Management Conference Join this in-person conference to discuss the key challenges and opportunities facing volunteer managers.

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VCFS Engagement in Health Equity Workshop

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VCFS Engagement in Health Equity Workshop

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Your voice matters, and we’re committed to enabling communities to fully engage with the HEG and regional health systems.

This workshop offers a chance for you to provide insights on how to collaborate effectively to influence decisions and policies addressing inequalities. We will also delve into how to strengthen the Health Equity Group Community Forum and outline a vision for the future. The ultimate goal is to empower representatives from the voluntary, community, and faith sectors to actively engage with and contribute to the London Health Equity Group and the broader health and care system.

A full agenda for the day is being coproduced with the working group and will be shared in due course.

Sign-in will start at 9:30am and there will be an opporunity for networking. Lunch will be provided.

Date: Thursday 14th March 2024

Time: 09:30 - 14:00 GMT

Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre

108 Stamford Street

London

SE1 9NH

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Your voice matters, and we're committed to enabling communities to fully engage with the HEG and regional health systems.

Join us for the VCFS Engagement in Health Equity Workshop, sponsored by the London Health Equity Group Coproduction Working Group, with representatives from: Faiths Forum 4 London, GLA, HEAR Equality, Just Space, London Health Inequalities & Community Development Network, London Plus, London Youth, OHID London, South Asian Health Foundation. This event provides an opportunity to explore strategies for amplifying voices from the Voluntary, Community, and Faith sectors in health decision-making.

This workshop offers a chance for you to provide insights on how to collaborate effectively to influence decisions and policies addressing inequalities. We will also delve into how to strengthen the Health Equity Group Community Forum and outline a vision for the future. The ultimate goal is to empower representatives from the voluntary, community, and faith sectors to actively engage with and contribute to the London Health Equity Group and the broader health and care system.

A full agenda for the day is being coproduced with the working group and will be shared in due course.

Sign-in will start at 9:30am and there will be an opporunity for networking. Lunch will be provided.

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Eventbrite - Greater London Authority presents VCFS Engagement in Health Equity Workshop - Thursday, 14 March 2024 at Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, London, England. Find event and ticket information.

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Safeguarding Young People into Adulthood Online Training

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Safeguarding Young People into Adulthood Online Training

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This Safeguarding Young People into Adulthood training course will give you the tools to implement fluid approaches, that improve collaboration between services and safeguard young people against exploitation and harm. We will look at best practice for providing personalised support that embeds the voice of the young person throughout. How can we ensure we’re delivering the right support for different needs?

Course outcomes

Gain a deeper understanding of transitional safeguarding and the benefits

Explore key areas for the effective implementation of transitional safeguarding

Gain insight from a recent Safeguarding Adult Review (SAR), and understand why a transitional approach is key when working with children and young adults

Hear and embed the views of young people on becoming an adult

Develop collaborative strategies with partners to support and safeguard young people from abuse and exploitation as they transition into legal adulthood

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Safeguarding Young People into Adulthood Online Training - Westminster Insight

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Safeguarding Young People into Adulthood training course will give you the tools to improve services and safeguard young people.

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Development and employment opportunity for people in your network 

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Development and employment opportunity for people in your network 

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an exciting employment opportunity for people in your network, your volunteers, and possibly your beneficiaries.

2027 is an initiative that exists to hire, develop and support anybody passionate about forging a career that helps them serve communities through grant-giving, and has some lived experience of being working class and working in the community.  Entering its 6th year, we are looking for 20 talented individuals to join our paid programme and would be delighted if you could help us reach your volunteers, supporters, or beneficiaries.

What is 2027?
You can find out more in our candidate brochure, but in short 2027 is:

A 12-month job at a leading foundation or trust across the UK, where associates will earn a minimum salary of £25,000.

A programme supported by over 20 Foundations or Trusts over the last 6 years, including Children in Need, National Lottery Community Fund, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Sport England, City Bridge Trust and NHS Charities Together.

An acclaimed Development Programme where Associates will attend masterclasses and residentials, receive coaching and mentoring and connect with alumni and experts throughout the sector

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Free Ella Forums Membership for Small Charities - Spread the Word!

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Free Ella Forums Membership for Small Charities - Spread the Word!

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We are delighted to share that as part of our new brand launch we are self-funding 10 free one-year Ella Forums memberships for small charity leaders in England.

As a fellow organisation helping charities to thrive we would really appreciate it if you could help spread the word

To celebrate Ella Forums new brand launch, we are giving the gift of leadership development and support to 10 small charity leaders in England.

Ella Forums Membership offers access to:

Monthly peer Forum Meetings - these small online group sessions are facilitated by an experienced chair and include time for ‘action-learning’. Our chairs also act as mentors to provide further support.

Monthly Speaker Presentations - led by experts on ‘hot’ topics, these regular online sessions give you insights on subjects pertinent to leadership and business operations. Previous topics include: ‘Brand Strategy’, ‘Building Resilience’, ‘Becoming a Better Leader’ and ‘Diversity and Inclusion’.

Ella Forums' National Conference - our annual, half-day virtual summit on ‘Being Human in a Digital World’. With world-class speakers and plenty of
opportunities to network and share ideas.

Applications must be received by Thursday 29th February 2024, and we will announce the recipients on Thursday 14th March

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We are looking for someone with experience of effecting policy change, the skills to lead campaigns and analyse research, and an ability to navigate the policing landscape

Accountable to: Executive director

Contract type: 24-month contract, full time

Salary: GBP 35,000 – 40,000

Hours and location: 40 hours per week plus occasional out of hours work. We can accommodate flexible working. We expect staff to spend at least two days a week in our central London office to encourage collaborative working. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK

Benefits: 23 days paid annual leave (plus public and bank holidays), 3% pension contribution, company-provided laptop

Application deadline: 1 March 2024

Interview dates: 7-8 March 2024

Start date: ASAP

Contact for more info: recruitment@stop-watch.org

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Accountable to: Executive director

Contract type: 24-month contract, full time

Salary: GBP 35,000 - 40,000

Hours and location: 40 hours per week plus occasional out of hours work. We can accommodate flexible working. We expect staff to spend at least two days a week in our central London office to encourage collaborative working. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK

Benefits: 23 days paid annual leave (plus public and bank holidays), 3% pension contribution, company-provided laptop

Application deadline: 1 March 2024

Interview dates: 7-8 March 2024

Start date: ASAP
Contact for more info: recruitment@stop-watch.org
Why this role?

As we enter an election year, there are new opportunities to influence policymakers' attitudes to law-and-order. This holds great importance for us given the continuing controversies surrounding police units' use of stop and search, and debate amongst police chiefs', crime commissioners, campaigning groups, and community organisations over how best to hold officers to account for the use of the power.

The climate is ripe for someone with a deep interest in these issues, a know-how of the political landscape, and a desire to improve police practices and civilian safety using policy tools to join us.

About the role

We are looking for someone with experience of effecting policy change at the local and / or national level, the skills to lead campaigns and analyse research, and an ability to navigate the policing landscape.

Self-motivated and able to work independently with little supervision, they will be responsible for driving and implementing policy and campaign projects in line with our overall strategy and have a vision for how our research and community engagement work is promoted in the policy arena.

The policy and advocacy lead will also have a history of forging positive relationships with influential individuals in their policy career, and a connection to marginalised peoples on the sharp end of stop and search policing. We are especially interested in hearing from individuals from certain backgrounds and identities whose lived experience is vital to a progressive, antiracist cause, so we welcome applications from marginalised groups, especially people of colour and other ethnic minorities, people who identify as LGBTQIA, Disabled people, working class folks, and / or those who have been historically excluded.

For the full list of duties and responsibilities and the person specification, please download the pdf below.

a CV (word or pdf document) - tailored to meet the person specification criteria

a supporting statement (word or pdf) using no more than a total of two sides of A4 in response to the following questions:

To apply for this position, we require:

What excites you about doing policy advocacy work with StopWatch?

Why is policy advocacy important to achieving the goals of holding the police to account over the use of stop and search and reducing racial disproportionality in policing?

What would be your policy response to police chiefs' claim that stop and search saves young Black lives?

Applications must be sent to recruitment@stop-watch.org by the deadline, with Policy advocacy lead as the subject. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. We will respond to successful applicants only. If you have any queries about the role, please contact us. Thank you.

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ADANNA Women's Support Group Upcoming Events

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ADANNA Women's support Group (AWSG) is a non-profit organisation based in East London (covering Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham and Newham). Our aim is to empower and uplift BAME women and girls who are going through challenges to reset and rebuild their lives and alleviate poverty.  By providing information, advice and helping build their self-confidence, these women can overcome any issues they may be facing such as relationship issues, domestic violence, debt, unemployment, loneliness and isolation, challenges bringing up their children, etc. We  host events and run various projects/services.

Some of the services we provide include:

Advice support

Employment support

Mentoring

Befriending

Monthly women’s talk meeting

Girls Mentoring

Monthly girls talk meeting

Holiday clubs for teenagers

FREE Entry level/Level 1 Courses

For help and support please contact: Instagram: @adannawomensgroup

Call 02087092042

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Youll never walk alone.......... We meet monthly online via Zoom. We also hold one to one consultations via telephone and in some cases by appointment face to face. Contact us for more information on our current services. TEL: 07906343050

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Join us for an exciting online event, The Wise Group HEAT Webinar! Whether you're a novice or an expert, this webinar is designed to provide valuable insights and knowledge about the latest trends in the industry. Our expert speakers will share their wisdom and experience, helping you stay ahead of the game. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, expand your network, and gain valuable tips and tricks.

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The Wise Group HEAT Webinar
Join us for an exciting online event, The Wise Group HEAT Webinar! Whether you're a novice or an expert, this webinar is designed to provide valuable insights and knowledge about the latest trends in the industry. Our expert speakers will share their wisdom and experience, helping you stay ahead of the game. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, expand your network, and gain valuable tips and tricks. So mark your calendars and get ready to heat up your skills with The Wise Group HEAT Webinar!

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Get ready to ignite your business with the HEAT Webinar hosted by The Wise Group, where we'll share valuable insights and strategies to take

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Our service HEAT is to provide one to one support to individuals who are at risk of fuel poverty, currently experiencing fuel poverty or who simply need some guidance in relation to their energy usage or supply.

We can support customers to alleviate debt, address energy concerns and potentially access funding for fuel support.

We will be able to provide support in the following ways:

Income Maximisation

Distribution of Crisis Funds (up to £150)

Fuel Debt Support

Energy Saving Tips and Measures

Support Applications for additional services

Our service HEAT is to provide one to one support to individuals who are at risk of fuel poverty, currently experiencing fuel poverty or who simply need some guidance in relation to their energy usage or supply.

We can support customers to alleviate debt, address energy concerns and potentially access funding for fuel support.

We will be able to provide support in the following ways:

Income Maximisation

Distribution of Crisis Funds (up to £150)

Fuel Debt Support

Energy Saving Tips and Measures

Support Applications for additional services

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Newham Carers Community January Newsletter 2024 & Monthly Workshop Training Planner

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Two IGP programmes eligible for which would be good to promote on all channels

People, Prosperity and Planet MSc

Prosperity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship MSc

These have a narrow eligibility criteria for those who have been a resident for the last 5 years, or have completed GCSEs of A Levels in Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets or Waltham Forest. They don’t close until June however.

One the side of this, we also have some really interesting research and engagement undertaken by the department in East London which can be used: https://bartlett-review.ucl.ac.uk/redefining-prosperity-in-east-london/index.html

The bursary is awarded on the basis of financial need and upon the recommendation of the Student Funding Office. UCL recognises the following as impactors of financial need: dependent children, disabilities, experience of care, receiving state benefits, forced migration (refugee, asylum seeker, those who have been granted a temporary form of leave as the result of an asylum or human rights application).

The deadline for applications to this scholarship will be at 5pm BST, Thursday 20 June 2024.

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This scholarship supports the ambitions of east Londoners by funding the fees and living costs of all UCL East Master's programmes and select School of Management programmes.

If you would like to get more information about the UCL East London Scholarship scheme or join us for one of our monthly information sessions, please register your interest:

Register your interest

Value: Tuition fees and £15,700 maintenance payment
Available to: Postgraduate taught applicants
Selection criteria: Financial need
Eligible fee status: Home (UK and Ireland domicile only)
Eligible programmes: Select postgraduate taught programmes
Additional eligibility criteria: Have an annual household income of £42,875 or less
Deadline: 5pm BST, Thursday 20 June 2024

Eligibility

Students must meet all of the below criteria with no exceptions:

have an annual household income of £42,875 or less, AND

Value, benefits, and duration

Maintenance payments are designed to cover all additional study and living costs. Please check the 'Additional Costs' section of the prospectus for your programme. This could include fieldtrips, laptop requirements and additonal equipment. If you have any concerns about additional costs please contact the department.

Selection

The bursary is awarded on the basis of financial need and upon the recommendation of the Student Funding Office. UCL recognises the following as impactors of financial need: dependent children, disabilities, experience of care, receiving state benefits, forced migration (refugee, asylum seeker, those who have been granted a temporary form of leave as the result of an asylum or human rights application).

How to apply

Please visit the Masters Funding Awards page for information on how to apply.

The deadline for applications to this scholarship will be at 5pm BST, Thursday 20 June 2024.

Results

Successful candidates for 2024/25 will be notified in late July - early August 2024.

Register your interest

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This scholarship supports the ambitions of east Londoners by funding the fees and living costs of all UCL East Master's programmes and select School of Management programmes.

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This is a working conference to understand the potential risks and opportunities posed by the upcoming Spring Budget.

Thursday 29 February 2024

09:00 – 13:00,

Guildhall, entrance via 71 Basinghall Street, London EC2V 5DH

London Councils invites colleagues from the voluntary, community and faith sectors across London to join us to:

Raise awareness of the current financial position of London local government

Discuss the Spring Budget and its importance to London and Londoners

Develop shared priorities to influence the current and future government

Share ideas on how we best work together to meet Londoners' needs.

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This is a working conference to understand the potential risks and opportunities posed by the upcoming Spring Budget.

Thursday 29 February 2024 09:00 - 13:00, Guildhall, entrance via 71 Basinghall Street, London EC2V 5DH
Refreshments and lunch will be provided for attendees.
The government has commissioned the Office for Budget Responsibility to prepare an economic and fiscal forecast to be presented to Parliament alongside The Chancellor's Spring Budget on 6 March 2024.

London Councils invites colleagues from the voluntary, community and faith sectors across London to join us to:

Raise awareness of the current financial position of London local government

Discuss the Spring Budget and its importance to London and Londoners

Develop shared priorities to influence the current and future government

Share ideas on how we best work together to meet Londoners' needs.

Please register to attend below.

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This is a working conference to understand the potential risks and opportunities posed by the upcoming Spring Budget. Thursday 29 February 2024 09:00 - 13:00, Guildhall, entrance via 71 Basinghall Street, London EC2V 5DH Refreshments and lunch will be provided for attendees.

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Children's Mental Health Week 5th-11th February

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Children's Mental Health Week 5th-11th February

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Easily create surveys and polls to collect customer feedback, measure employee satisfaction, and organize team events.

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Social Welfare Alliance training Sessions 

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Morgan Sindall - Accredited Construction Study Programme (Newham)

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Morgan Sindall - Accredited Construction Study Programme (Newham)

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Working with Volunteers to Strengthen our Organisations

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Working with Volunteers to Strengthen our Organisations

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Our volunteers are our greatest allies…champions and advocates. So, how can we ensure that we develop a fulfilling relationship wherein all parties realise their full potential? How best can we work together to create dynamic organisations that deliver impactful results? We look forward to welcoming to this event, Georgia Sanders, Networks and Engagement Officer with Vision Volunteering, as she shares some thought-provoking insights on this topic.

Date: 12th February 2024

Time: 10:00am to 12 midday

Venue: St Johns Church, Stratford, E15

For more information or to register for these events please contact Marilyn Mensah on 07366607145 or marilyn@compostlondon.org.uk. Kindly note that places are limited.

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The Aspers Good Causes Fund Grants Programme 2024

This programme went live on Monday 29 January at 10.00am.

The Aspers Good Causes Fund grants programme is open to any not-for-profit organisations including voluntary, community and faith organisation working in Newham that help residents create local communities that are safe, prosperous and healthy. The Good Causes Funds are available to help deliver a huge range of benefits from education, conservation and environmental activities to music, sport or cultural activities, like theatre, dance, arts or science.

The total value of this year’s fund is set at £40,000 and administered in partnership with London Borough of Newham. Grants of up to £4,000 will be available per project. Please read the full Guidance Note available on the Council's grants website to make sure the grant is suitable for your organisation - Aspers Good Causes Fund

Key Information

The application form must be submitted by 5.00pm on Friday 16 February 2024

To apply, your organisation needs to be based in Newham and projects must benefit Newham residents

For any queries please email GoodCausesFund@newham.gov.uk

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The Good Practice Mentors: A Spotlight on Leeds Older People's Forum

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The Good Practice Mentors: A Spotlight on Leeds Older People's Forum

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PHSO: Exiting Public Engagement Opportunity – London & Manchester

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PHSO: Exiting Public Engagement Opportunity – London & Manchester

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A Dilemmas Cafe is a type of discussion group, providing an opportunity for people to learn about ethical challenges and work together to help find solutions. It involves listening to and respecting others, asking questions and coming-up with ideas (and of course, eating and drinking – we'll be providing lunch and refreshments).

PHSO are hosting two Dilemma Cafes, one in Manchester (13th March 2024, afternoon) and the other in London (20th March, afternoon), with members of the public and advocacy professionals invited. The venues will be wheelchair accessible. If you are attending as a member of the public, you will receive a £50 shopping voucher as a thank you.

The deadline to complete the form is Sunday 3rd March 2024.

If you have any questions, contact us at outreach@ombudsman.org.uk

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Date: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Time: 09:30 - 15:45

Join Westminster Insight’s annual Safeguarding Adults Digital Conference for crucial updates and practical guidance for the sector.

With a focus on effective multi-agency working, the practical, one-day conference will focus on collaborative working and information sharing to improve the protection of vulnerable adults.

Kathryn Smith, Chief Executive , Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) will outline new priorities, trends and lessons for protecting vulnerable adults. We will hear about making safeguarding personal from people with lived experience of going through the safeguarding process.

With the new CQC inspections due to be rolled out soon, this conference is ideally timed to provide you with the knowledge and tools to demonstrate your compliance with safeguarding requirements under the new Single Inspection Framework. Understand the new quality statements for safeguarding and how to conduct effective and compliant internal investigations surrounding safeguarding concerns.

You will receive an update on the legal framework around safeguarding, including the section 42 Care Act duty, DoLS, MCA and the LPS delay and potential future reform.

With a focus on meaningful interventions and sustainable solutions, you will learn about self-neglect and hoarding, and the impact of the pandemic . From the housing providers’ perspective, we will look at ways to manage specific forms of complex vulnerabilities identified in social housing including anti-social behaviour, county lines, cuckooing and domestic violence.

You will hear how one region is embedding a trauma informed approach to safeguarding. Hear good practice from Devon and Cornwall Police who are working in partnership with ambulance, mental health, acute hospitals and social services to develop a triage service to ensure vulnerable adults get specialist support.

The conference will be delivered live from a bespoke digital platform, join us online to hear the latest updates and meet safeguarding peers and partners from across local authorities, health services, police, emergency services, social housing and the voluntary sector.

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Join Westminster Insight’s Safeguarding Adults Digital Conference to gain crucial updates and practical guidance for the sector.

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A free training open to all in the ICS working to reduce health inequalities within the ICS, please remember that this includes local authorities and VCSE sector colleagues.

Focussed on providing participants with an understanding of how to influence and lead when they lack formal authority or the feeling of power, to build participants confidence to understand the power and influence they have and arm them with practical tools to take back to their teams. The sessions will be delivered virtually.

Dates and Times:

Tuesday 13 February 2024     14.00 - 16.00

Tuesday 5 March 2024            14.00 - 16.00

Thursday 28 March 2024        14.00 - 16.00

The NEL Health Equity Academy is offering this training to anyone working to reduce health inequalities within the ICS.

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National Self Harm Conference - Invest in training that's worth the investment

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National Self Harm Conference - Invest in training that's worth the investment

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Open Doors Easter 2024 Project - for secondary school YP

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Open Doors Easter 2024 Project - for secondary school YP

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The project is delivered through Sport Unites, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Violence Reduction Unit to support the community sport sector in providing young Londoners with safe spaces and supports the growth of community sport organisations. It aims to create positive experiences for young people during school holidays, engaging them at times when they often have no access to positive role models, enriching environments and safe spaces.

The Open Doors Fund will award organisations between £4000 - £6000 to deliver a week’s provision of sport, physical activities, mentoring and enrichment activities in a Secondary or Alternative Provision Units (PRUs) for young Londoners. Additionally, Open Doors Easter 2024 has partnered with Mayor’s Fund for London Community and Food team to offer Take & Make food recipe kits to each of the organisations we will support during the Easter 2024 Holiday's.

Please see the attached guidance notes for a full description of the opportunity and all necessary information.

The fund will open from Thursday 18th of January 2024 and all applications need to be completed and submitted by Sunday 4th of February 2024 at 23:59pm. The application form is attached.

If you do have any queries, please do get in touch with either myself or Cedric Kabongo at Cedric.Kabongo@london.gov.uk

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Citizen science covers inventions,co-production, discoveries, and technology made by citizens, or useful for society The Citizen Science Fair is run entirely by local volunteers. We aim to inspire, share inventions and skills, and encourage learning & participation in Newham.

There’ll be a diverse and interesting lineup with something for everyone: hands-on, displays and talks, creative arts, serious subjects and playfulness.

Topics & projects include (so far): Raspberry Pi and microcontrollers, Scratch programming for younger children, sustainable tech, environmental sensors, talks about AI bias and use of AI in healthcare, digital privacy, information quality and source-checking, virtual reality (tbc).

Date: Saturday 17 Feb, 2024

Time: 10am-4pm

Location: University of East London Water Lane E15 4LZ

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A free, friendly festival of knowledge for everyone

What's Inside

Citizen science covers inventions,co-production, discoveries, and technology made by citizens, or useful for society The Citizen Science Fair is run entirely by local volunteers. We aim to inspire, share inventions and skills, and encourage learning & participation in Newham.

There'll be a diverse and interesting lineup with something for everyone: hands-on, displays and talks, creative arts, serious subjects and playfulness.

Topics & projects include (so far): Raspberry Pi and microcontrollers, Scratch programming for younger children, sustainable tech, environmental sensors, talks about AI bias and use of AI in healthcare, digital privacy, information quality and source-checking, virtual reality (tbc).

How to get involved

Bring us your projects and talks, for 5 minute lightning talks:

Saturday 17 Feb, 2024: 10am-4pm

Newham Citizen Science Fair

University of East London, Water Lane, E15

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Citizen science covers inventions,co-production, discoveries, and technology made by citizens, or useful for society The Citizen Science Fair is run entirely by local volunteers. We aim to inspire, share inventions and skills, and encourage learning & participation in Newham. There'll be a diverse and interesting lineup with something for everyone: hands-on, displays and talks, creative arts, serious subjects and playfulness.

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Seeking Volunteers for Dyslexia FeelGood Funday

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Volunteers Needed: Dyslexia FeelGood Funday (March)

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Volunteers Needed: Dyslexia FeelGood Funday (March)

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DYSLEXIA FEELGOOD FUNDAY EVENT VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT

30 VOLUNTEER ROLES AVAILABLE

WE WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!

We are seeking for ONE-OFF EVENT VOLUNTEERS for the

in-person DYSLEXIA FEELGOOD FUNDAY (DFGF) event.

(This opportunity is being posted by Newham based organisation 'She Inspired Her CIC" and we assisting the Dyslexia FeelGood Funday CIC with volunteer outreach for the event)

Event Date:

Saturday 9 March 2024, 12 noon - 8 pm.

Venue:

Anson Primary School

Anson Road, Willesden

London NW2 4AB

We require 30 VOLUNTEERS in total (preferably with DBS checks, but not essential as we can arrange this for you so please still apply).

More information about this voluntary position:

There will be a range of fun and engaging activities and workshops setup and created for people with dyslexia and Neurodivergence across the day at the Dyslexia FeelGood Funday! Volunteers will be assisting with tasks on the day, including but not restricted to:

- Event setup

- Reception meet and greet

- Assisting workshop facilitators and tutors with their activities

- Room setup for workshops

- Helping artists where needed

- Keeping an eye on schedules and timings for workshops

- Showing attendees where to go

- General overseeing of the event

- Getting evaluation forms filled and signed

Volunteer Requirements:

- Volunteers must be 18+ years only

- Full online training will be given

- Travel expenses will be paid (London Zones 1 - 6)

- Refreshments will be provided

Want to be a volunteer?

We'd love to have you on-board

Please sign up today

To apply or for more information you can email:

v.coordinator.dfgf@gmail.com

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Carer Workshop - Building your Resilience 

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Royal Docks Trust Grant Programme 2024-2025

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Royal Docks Trust Grant Programme 2024-2025

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There are two grant programmes operated by the RDT this year 2024 2025 :

The main grants programme for applications up to a maximum of up to £35,000 – closing date 16 February 2024.

Small / minor Grants – up to £2,000 – an open programme – no closing date.

I would welcome discussing with you or any projects with whom you are working how their ideas may fit within the grants programmes

Applications can be sent to : john.d.johnson@btinternet.com Telephone : 020 7277 8667 and 07961 338995.

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The Online Safety Act will mark a new era for children’s safety at a time when online child abuse is at a record high. Hear from keynote speaker Sir Jeremy Wright MP, Chair, APPG on Digital Regulation and Responsibility, who will outline how the Online Safety Act will better protect young people against online risks and harms.

Chaired by Internet Matters, Westminster Insight’s Online Safety Digital Conference will share practical insights into implementing an effective and preventative approach to online safety, deep dive into key issues including:

Implementation of the Online Safety Act: what to expect over the coming year

Understanding and tackling current harms facing young people

Implementing strong online safety training initiatives: ensuring staff feel confident in talking about and teaching online safety

Equipping young people with the skills they need to keep themselves safe online

Embedding effective online safety policies

Bringing together colleagues from education, local authorities, policing and the third sector, don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your approach to online safety and keeping children safe online.

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Event Summary

The Online Safety Act will mark a new era for children's safety at a time when online child abuse is at a record high. Hear from keynote speaker Sir Jeremy Wright MP, Chair, APPG on Digital Regulation and Responsibility, who will outline how the Online Safety Act will better protect young people against online risks and harms.

What changes can you expect to see over the coming year and how should your organisation prepare? Join us as we discuss the implications for child protection services, law enforcement, technology companies, schools, colleges, universities, regulators, local authorities, and more.

Chaired by Internet Matters, Westminster Insight's Online Safety Digital Conference will share practical insights into implementing an effective and preventative approach to online safety, deep dive into key issues including:

Implementation of the Online Safety Act: what to expect over the coming year

Understanding and tackling current harms facing young people

Implementing strong online safety training initiatives: ensuring staff feel confident in talking about and teaching online safety

Equipping young people with the skills they need to keep themselves safe online

Embedding effective online safety policies

What does the online world look like for young people? Learn about online harms facing young people and new harmful or illegal online offences including cyber flashing and deepfake pornography. Understand the wider definitions of harmful content, including online harassment and content which promotes topics such as suicide, self-harm or eating disorders. We will discuss the priorities for regulation and ensuring that online offences are tackled effectively.

Hear from best practice case studies and gain practical insights into strengthening your approach to online safety. We will outline how to harness initiatives such as ProjectEVOLVE and create safe spaces for children to navigate the online world.

Learn from local authority and policing colleagues who will share their approaches to effective multi-agency working when keeping children safe online. Strengthen your approach to collaborative working with key partners who are working hard to safeguard children online. Understand how to engage with parents and carers and provide them with accessible ways to identify and report harmful content.

Bringing together colleagues from education, local authorities, policing and the third sector, don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your approach to online safety and keeping children safe online.

Key Points

Understanding duties imposed by the Online Safety Act and implications for organisations including schools, local authorities and police

Ensuring staff are confident in teaching young people about online safety

Likely developments in the online safety section of Keeping Children Safe in Education

Recognising new online risks and teaching students about acceptable online behaviour

Equipping young people with the skills they need to keep themselves safe online

Providing parents and young people with clear and accessible ways to identify and report harmful content

Working effectively with key partners, including police and local authorities, to keep children safe online

Best practice in designing and implementing online safety policies

Strengthening safeguarding procedures to keep children safe online

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Online Safety Digital Conference Join this in-person conference to discuss preventative approaches to keeping children safe online.

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Session 1: An Introduction to Excel
Topic 1 – a quick tour & viewing and formatting your data
Topic 2 – sorting your data
Topic 3 – an introduction to auto formulae
Topic 4 – an introduction to manual formulae
Topic 5 – an introduction to printing Excel sheets
Monday 25th March 1.00pm - 3.30pm

Session 2: Excel - Next Steps 1
Topic 1 – adding & formatting tables
Topic 2 – filtering data & adding slicers
Topic 3 – conditional formatting
Monday 15th April 1.00pm - 3.30pm

Session 3: Next Steps 2
Topic 1 – data validation & pick lists
Topic 2 – splitting columns
Topic 3 – an introduction to pivot tables
Topic 4 – summary sheets
Monday 29th April 1.00pm - 3.30pm

This is an online interactive live training session. You'll take part in interactive exercises such as breakout room discussions, polls or chat conversations.

You will be asked to complete individual technical tasks on your PC or laptop. You will not be able to join this training using a mobile device. It's likely that you will need to either create online accounts or download appropriate software, which we'll tell you about in advance.

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Time: 13:00 - 13:30

Location: Online

Description

It's easy to pick up and start using Excel for data collection tasks, only to find they grow into large unwieldly spreadsheets full of inconsistencies and time-consuming work arounds. Join this session to find out how to get your spreadsheets on track and doing what they're meant to be doing - saving you time, facilitating effective service delivery and enabling you and your team to get insight into the bigger picture. These three sessions will recap the basics of using Excel and the terminology involved, adding, formatting and managing data, navigating the toolbar and best practice considerations.

This session will cover

Session 1: An Introduction to Excel
Topic 1 - a quick tour & viewing and formatting your data
Topic 2 - sorting your data
Topic 3 - an introduction to auto formulae
Topic 4 - an introduction to manual formulae
Topic 5 - an introduction to printing Excel sheets
Monday 25th March 1.00pm - 3.30pm

Session 2: Excel - Next Steps 1
Topic 1 - adding & formatting tables
Topic 2 - filtering data & adding slicers
Topic 3 - conditional formatting
Monday 15th April 1.00pm - 3.30pm

Session 3: Next Steps 2
Topic 1 - data validation & pick lists
Topic 2 - splitting columns
Topic 3 - an introduction to pivot tables
Topic 4 - summary sheets
Monday 29th April 1.00pm - 3.30pm

Pre-course requirement

You will need to be able to join this session from a PC or laptop with Excel installed to be able to participate in the training. The session is designed for people using Microsoft Excel 2016, 2019, 2021 or the Microsoft 365 Excel desktop App on a Windows PC / laptop. If you have an earlier version of Excel, are using the Microsoft 365 Web App in a browser, or are working on a Mac, you'll find that some of the features we look at either don't exist or are accessed differently. Please check the version of Excel you are running by opening Excel, click on 'file' and then on 'account' and you will see the version you are running in the right hand-side of the window.

Is this course for me?

This course is for the staff members of London CVS organisations who want to get started or develop their data and digital practice and want to better collect, analyse and present data.

Course format
Online technical group training
This is an online interactive live training session. You'll take part in interactive exercises such as breakout room discussions, polls or chat conversations.

You will be asked to complete individual technical tasks on your PC or laptop. You will not be able to join this training using a mobile device. It's likely that you will need to either create online accounts or download appropriate software, which we'll tell you about in advance.

Trainer/s

Clare has worked in various roles at London based CVS organisations since 2008 and joined Superhighways in June 2020. She is a Data Support Adviser, helping small charities and community groups to better use the data they collect when supporting communities, to clearly share the story of their work.

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Excel Training for CVS Staff Members : AideCRM Events

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These peer networking sessions will be useful for a range of development workers based in London's CVSs providing capacity building support to the local sector. This could include Fundraising support, Organisations development, Digital support, Communications officers - with many more relevant job titles! All are welcome - including CEOs.

A peer networking event is a facilitated space for you to come together with peers to share and learn from each other. You will be asked to participate in activities including small group discussions and it will be best to join from a laptop or desktop device. We encourage participants to have their cameras on where possible.

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Time: 14:00 - 15:30

Location: Online

Description

*A network for Development Workers in London CVS infrastructure organisations *

Join Superhighways and colleagues from other London CVSs, to meet and learn from each other and share useful tips and resources covering all things tech, digital and data.

Am I eligible for this course?

This session is part of a series of meet ups for staff working at London's CVSs. Please let us know if you work for another London infrastructure organisation and are interested in attending.

Is this course for me?

These peer networking sessions will be useful for a range of development workers based in London's CVSs providing capacity building support to the local sector. This could include Fundraising support, Organisations development, Digital support, Communications officers - with many more relevant job titles! All are welcome - including CEOs.

Course format
Peer networking event
A peer networking event is a facilitated space for you to come together with peers to share and learn from each other. You will be asked to participate in activities including small group discussions and it will be best to join from a laptop or desktop device. We encourage participants to have their cameras on where possible.

Trainer/s

Kate White has managed Superhighways for over 20 years and has extensive experience in supporting small charities and community organisations to be more efficient and effective using digital technology for social impact.

Sorrel Parsons is our Digital Adviser & Training Manager at Superhighways and has 15 years' experience in supporting charities, community organisations and volunteers in the UK to communicate with the people that matter to them, demonstrate their impact and raise funds. Sorrel is a fan of making digital work on a shoestring.

Clare has worked in various roles at London based CVS organisations since 2008 and joined Superhighways in June 2020. She is a Data Support Adviser, helping small charities and community groups to better use the data they collect when supporting communities, to clearly share the story of their work.

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← Back to all events Time: 14:00 - 15:30 Location: Online *A network for Development Workers in London CVS infrastructure organisations * Join Superhighways and colleagues from other London CVSs, to meet and learn from each other and share useful tips and resources covering all things tech, digital and data.

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Lived Experiences of Eating Disorders: what the textbooks don't tell you

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Lived Experiences of Eating Disorders: what the textbooks don't tell you

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East London Eating Disorder Service invites you and your team to join us at this online session to mark Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) 2024, on Wednesday 28 February at 1:00pm.

During the session, Experts by Experience will be discussing what it feels like to seek help and navigate the healthcare system as someone with an eating disorder. We’ll be looking beyond the stereotypes to explore questions such as:

What does the ‘eating disorder identity’ feel like?

What does ‘recovery’ really mean to us, beyond clinical definitions?

Who is served by eating disorder services – and how can we make them more accessible for everyone?

Beyond weight, shape and counting numbers, we want to explore who ‘eating disorder patients’ really are, what we need – and how NHS services can support us to build a meaningful life by expanding our definitions of recovery.

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The East London Eating Disorder Service, covering the boroughs of Newham, Tower Hamlets and City and Hackney, consists of enthusiastic clinicians from various professional backgrounds who are passionate about eating disorder treatment. The team provides multiple functions, such as triaging new referrals, providing assessments, and specialist treatment where suitable.

The assessment Hub is a 'front door' to accessing services with specialist eating disorder clinicians embedded across various pathways. Whilst the type of intervention offered in each service might vary slightly, every clinician across the pathways has received specialist eating disorder training and so the quality of treatment will be the same irrespective of the service.

The pathways include:

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East London Eating Disorder Service (Adults) | East London NHS Foundation Trust

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We are a community-based service providing support to adults in Newham, Tower Hamlets, and City & Hackney. We provide specialist evidence-based treatment to individuals struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating symptoms.

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Are your residents/beneficiaries facing rising living costs? We are here to help with a one-off voucher!  Kindly share this amongst anyone that may benefit from this support.

Our fund supports individuals and families in East London Boroughs.

Eligibility criteria:

Reside in East London Boroughs: Barking and Dagenham, Hackney, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets, and Waltham Forest. Applications outside of these Boroughs will not be accepted.

Under severe pressure due to increased living costs

On the application form please attach an identification document dated within the last three months that accurately reflects the name and address stated on the application form. Any applications without a valid ID will not be considered.

Apply now for financial empowerment and flexibility! Only one application per household, and please get consent if applying on someone's behalf.

Any questions please do not hesitate to contact us on Aisha Help PO Box 73530, London E12 9DZ or 0208 088 7650 or info@aishahhelp.com. We look forward to supporting your residents/beneficiaries.

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The Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund - Aishah Help

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Empower yourself in the face of rising living costs. Apply for a one-off £50 supermarket voucher to navigate the challenges of increased prices. Our fund is designed to support individuals and families, offering financial empowerment and flexibility. Apply now for a helping hand in managing your budget and ensuring your well-being.

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Grant available: Between £10,000 to £50,000 for 12 months
Total Fund: £50,000

Funding locations: Newham

Funding applications return deadline: 29/1/2024 at 23:59

In response to the increasing number of adults seeking attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessments in Newham, particularly women, we invite local VCSEs to express their interest in creating a peer support service for adults (18+) diagnosed with ADHD or awaiting an assessment.

This initiative, in collaboration with East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT), will complement services like our ADHD Clinic, Community Integrated Mental Health Services (CIMHS), and Newham Recovery College. We’re seeking innovative, culturally sensitive approaches that align with ELFT’s principles of peer support: safe and supportive, mutuality, promoting autonomy, hope, social inclusion and connectedness.

The service will aim to help people share experiences, understand ADHD, and cope better with its symptoms and challenges. Support may include group sessions or one-to-one work, delivered either in person or online to meet local demand. To ensure accessibility, the service should include evening or weekend sessions, accommodating those with daytime commitments.

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Enhancing ADHD Support in Newham (£10,000 to £50,000) – Compass Wellbeing

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Calling all Global Majority Community Group Leaders......

We are thrilled to invite you to the Newham EDI Network Launch event. Black and minority groups, community leaders, and local activists will share their knowledge and experiences of challenges, opportunities, and our objectives for the next year.

Date: 31st January 2024

Time: 6 PM

Location: Online

The session will create the space for Global majority organisations (previously referred to as BAME), groups, and individuals to engage, discuss, and network on topics that affect the success of our communities. It’s a fantastic chance to connect with like-minded professionals, individuals, and community members to gain fresh perspectives on creating a collective voice.

This event will provide immense value to all attendees, and we would be honoured to have you join us.

We look forward to your presence at the Newham EDI Network Launch event and sharing an enriching experience. Should you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us on Kemar@knwconsultancy.com.

Please find following the meeting joining details:

Meeting ID: 830 4282 3471

Passcode: 171048

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Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, conference, huddle, and training rooms, as well as executive offices and classrooms. Founded in 2011, Zoom helps businesses and organizations bring their teams together in a frictionless environment to get more done.

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GLA impartial Voter ID Public Awareness Campaign 

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2024 is a huge year for democracy with elections in London, the UK and across the world - Londoners need you!

With the Mayor of London and London Assembly elections on 2nd May 2024 fast approaching, we need your help to reach as many eligible Londoners as possible.

London already has some of lowest voter registration rates in England, by virtue of structural barriers, and many Londoners are not aware of the voting system changes brought in by the Elections Act (2022). Hence, we are supporting the Greater London Authority (GLA) #NoVoteNoVoice public awareness campaign.

You too can make a difference by getting in touch with the GLA Democratic Participation team democracy@london.gov.uk if you want to receive accessible social media and print resources to share in your networks and venues.

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Find out what you need to know about the introduction of photo IDs to vote in future elections, including the free Voter Authority Certificate, and upcoming changes to postal and proxy voting.

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Every voice matters For London's democracy to work for everyone, every voice must be heard.Check out our London Voter Registration Week hub and resources.Check out our Voter ID campaign and materials. Register to vote Join us and take part in London's democracy by registering to vote.

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Delivered by social enterprise Cause4 in partnership with the Clothworkers’ Company, this award-winning Trustee course now trains over 500 Trustees a year and gives professionals the skills and confidence to join a charity as a board member.

An enriching career development opportunity offered across two online sessions, the course covers the key responsibilities of Trustees and other regulatory issues alongside real-world insights from experts from across the charity sector.

Course Details - Virtual - February 2024

7th February (Wednesday) - 10am - 1pm - Modules 1 and 2

You will cover issues including:

an overview of the charity sector and the importance of Trustees; and

governance and strategic planning.

8th February (Thursday), 10am - 1pm - Modules 3 and 4

You will cover issues including:

financial management; and

an introduction to fundraising.

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Delivered by social enterprise Cause4 in partnership with the Clothworkers' Company, this award-winning Trustee course now trains over 500 Trustees a year and gives professionals the skills and confidence to join a charity as a board member.

An enriching career development opportunity offered across two online sessions, the course covers the key responsibilities of Trustees and other regulatory issues alongside real-world insights from experts from across the charity sector.
Course Details - Virtual - February 2024 7th February (Wednesday) - 10am - 1pm - Modules 1 and 2
You will cover issues including:

- an overview of the charity sector and the importance of Trustees; and

- governance and strategic planning.
8th February (Thursday), 10am - 1pm - Modules 3 and 4
You will cover issues including:

- financial management; and

- an introduction to fundraising.

The first session is enhanced by an expert guest speaker, discussing their experiences as a Trustee, and answering questions.

The programme also includes bespoke matching support, where we use your interests, skillset and location preferences to find relevant Trustee vacancies from our network, helping participants on each programme to join Boards as Trustees.

The sessions give participants extensive time for Q&A, allowing for specific queries about governance and trusteeship to be addressed..

Sign up today to develop your leadership skills and strengthen UK charities.

The Trustee Leadership Programme is now Approved by the Institute of Leadership & Management, so participants can now opt to receive certification on completion of the course. This is a valuable way to demonstrate your continuing professional development and to showcase your commitment to becoming an effective board member.
Bursary Support
We are delighted to announce that we are introducing a bursary scheme for our Trustee Leadership Programme. Bursary places are available to anyone who is from a background currently underrepresented in fundraising or governance, or who is unable to afford a full price place.

We know there are many reasons why increasing diversity on boards is important, and we are committed to doing our part to support this change.

"Tackling entrenched attitudes on your board can be challenging, however the improved diversity of thought on the board, and the inclusion of those with a sense of what your beneficiaries are facing, will be advantageous."
- Margery Infield, New Philanthropy Capital

We have developed two strands to this new offer:

If you'd like to support us with our commitment to increasing representation, you can choose to add an extra £10 when booking to help us to offer even more places to those who would not otherwise be able to attend our training.

If you'd like to be in receipt of a bursary place, you can get in touch with us we will ask you to submit a short expression of interest form. If you meet our requirements above, our bursary offer will reduce the price of a ticket to £10+VAT.

To find out more about how to apply and our social impact please get in touch with the team on trusteeleadership@cause4.co.uk

"The trustee programme was really insightful and gave me an opportunity to understand these roles in a way I wouldn't have been able to prior to the course. Trusteeships had always appeared inaccessible to me, but this course has given me the confidence to approach and apply for posts that I previously thought were out of reach."
- Izzy Rhodes, TLP Participant

What others say
Clearly articulated with a wide range of information provided and questions answered. Having a guest speaker and charity speed dating really brought it to life and gave meaning and context. - Lucy C-W, Local Government

Extremely helpful. It provided a real insight into the work of trustees. I liked the ability to ask questions of the Trustees and gain an understanding of the needs and issues faced by their charities. I'd definitely recommend. - Debbie K, Government solicitor

The structure of the course was ideal, I was able to comprehend and digest the responsibilities and expectations of a Trustee. - Rafia F, UBS
Tickets for the virtual course cost £109.22 (inclusive of VAT and processing fees) If you wish to receive Institute of Leadership & Management Certification, the additional cost is £60 (inclusive of VAT). Please note that this is a PDF copy (hard copies are not available at this time). If you wish to receive this certificate, please pay for it here.
If you have any other questions, please also email trusteeleadership@cause4.co.uk.

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Michelle Wright

CEO, Cause4

T: 020 7247 2963

Booking terms and conditions can be read here.

The Trustee Leadership Programme is delivered by Cause4 and you will be contacted directly by this organisation. To find out more about our privacy policy, please contact trusteeleadership@cause4.co.uk.

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About the Trustee Leadership Programme Delivered by social enterprise Cause4 in partnership with the Clothworkers' Company, this award-winning Trustee course now trains over 500 Trustees a year and gives professionals the skills and confidence to join a charity as a board member.

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Grants to Help Disabled & Disadvantaged People Connect with Nature (England & Wales) 

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Charities and not-for-profit organisations in England and Wales can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that help disabled or disadvantaged people connect with nature and the countryside.

The funding, which is made available through the CLA Charitable Trust, supports projects that improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of people who are disabled or disadvantaged by helping them to visit and participate in recreational and educational opportunities in the countryside.

Priority is given to projects that focus on children and young people, disadvantaged financially, physically, mentally, or from areas of deprivation.

Funding can be used to support projects, capital works and running costs.

There are usually three application rounds each year.  The application closing dates for 2024 will be announced shortly.

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We fund

We support charitable organisations that access the benefits of the countryside to pursue the health and wellbeing of people and to provide opportunities for education about the countryside in England and Wales.
Priority areas
Children and young people, disadvantaged financially, physically, mentally, or from areas of deprivation.
Funding guidelines Who can apply
Small and medium sized charities and not for profit organisations such as CIC's with clear social purpose based in England and Wales, who have not been in receipt of a grant from CLACT in the previous three years and have a current safeguarding policy.
What we fund
Applications for running costs, project works and capital works. Evidence of need should be demonstrated.
What we don't fund
Grants for individuals, retrospective funding, non-educational holidays.

Application process

To apply for a grant, you will need to send the following to the trust administrator either via email or post:

A completed application form

The most recent copy of your audited accounts

A detailed budget for the project which you would like funding for

There are three grant-making meetings in 2023. Please apply by 6th February for your application to be considered at the March meeting; 26th April for the June meeting; and 31st August for the October meeting.

They will then be assessed against the Trust's aims before a decision is made to submit them to the trustee meeting. All applicants will be contacted after each meeting to advise the outcome of their application. Successful recipients will be required to complete an end of grant form within an agreed timeframe; usually six months after receiving the funds.

We have granted funding to the following:

About us

The CLA Charitable Trust is an independent grant-making trust. It is funded almost entirely by CLA members' donations.

It was founded in 1980 by members of the CLA. Since then the trustees have continued the aims of the trust: to expand knowledge of, and access to, the countryside, particularly for disadvantaged people, through grants totalling more than £2m.

Today, the Trust provides educational bursaries within the rural sector and continues to support a wide variety of charities, community projects and not-for-profit organisations in England and Wales.

In 2021, the Trust supported 38 charities and projects providing funding of more than £140k including multiannual grants to three specific charities whose work is particularly aligned with the Trust's vision.

Our grant recipients are at the core of our mission and our effectiveness in meeting our aims depends on their work.

Our objectives

Advancing people's physical and mental health and wellbeing through financial support of charities, not-for-profit organisations and social enterprises, which are delivering access, recreational and educational opportunities within and about the countryside.

To promote and encourage education in sustainable farming, food production and rural land management.

Our Trustees

How to donate

By regular giving - download our donation form below

By cheque - to the address above

Via CAF Donate online - access the website here

Legacy planning - you can also remember the Trust in your will by way of a legacy; please contact us to discuss this further.

Hold an event in aid of the Trust - if you are considering holding an event, whether it's a sporting event, a BBQ, or anything else that you would like to do, we can provide you with promotional information about the Trust and advice about organisation of the event and collecting donations leading up to and on the day. Please contact us for further details.

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We support charitable organisations that access the benefits of the countryside to pursue the health and wellbeing of people and to provide opportunities for education about the countryside in England and Wales. Priority areas Children and young people, disadvantaged financially, physically, mentally, or from areas of deprivation.

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Funding for Projects that Strengthen Local Communities (England, Scotland & Wales) 

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Grants of £1,000 - £5,000 are available for local projects that help strengthen communities across England, Scotland and Wales.

The Delamere Dairy Foundation will provide support for charities, community groups, social enterprises and other not-for-profit organisations delivering projects that fit the objectives of the Foundation:

The advancement of agriculture and of environmental protection

The advancement in life of young people by developing their capabilities so that they may mature as contributory members of society

The relief of financial hardship

The advancement of education

The relief of sickness

Recent beneficiaries of the foundation's grants include a local food bank, a community garden, and a youth mentoring programme.

Applications will be considered at panel meetings, which will be held regularly. The next closing date is the 29th February 2024.

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Grants to Reduce Food Waste and Insecurity (UK)

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Grants to Reduce Food Waste and Insecurity (UK)

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Environmental charity, Naturesave Trust, has announced that the September – October funding round is now open for applications.  The theme for this funding round will be sustainable food.

The Trust will be looking to support community projects working to reduce food waste and food insecurity.  Organisations eligible to apply include charities, social enterprises and grassroots community organisations.

Each year the Trust donates a percentage of their income generated from Naturesave Insurance and uses these funds to support environmental and conservation projects across the UK.

In previous funding rounds, the Trust has awarded grants of between £500 to £2,500.

The closing date for applications is the 29th February 2024.

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The Trust obtains 100% of its funding from the premiums generated by Naturesave Insurance. The Trust focuses primarily on grant funding for environmental projects, and also funds sustainability advice for SME's together with a long running tree planting program. Find out more about how the trust works via the link below.

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Funding Available for Urban Nature Projects (UK) – 30th January 2024 

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Grants of up to £2,000 are available to community, youth and voluntary groups from across the UK that want to bring local people together to transform an urban space by sowing and growing UK native wildflowers and/or plants.

The funding, which is being made available through the charity Grow Wild, will support activities and costs such as:

seeds

plants

soil

materials

events

workshops

specialist experts

contactor costs

Successful groups will receive their Community Grant funding in April and projects need to be completed by the end of October 2024.

Resident’s groups, community associations, and health authorities/health boards are also eligible to apply.

The closing date for applications is 3pm on the 30th January 2024.

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How to make your 'elevator pitch'

An introduction to your group.

What your project idea is and how you will achieve it.

The space you want to transform, this can be shown or described.

How your project will have a positive impact for biodiversity including growing UK native plants.

Who you will involve in the project and how they will benefit.

There are lots of ways to create your video, (we're more interested in your ideas than your film making skills)

You don't have to be on camera.

You could film your space, providing an audio or subtitled description.

You could interview other members of your group or wider community, explaining why the project idea is fantastic.

If creating a video is difficult for your group due to specific access needs, contact Grow Wild to discuss a suitable alternative.

Create a link to your video, to include in your application form.

You may find it easier to first upload your video to a sharing site such as YouTube or Vimeo.

Check the privacy settings to make sure your video isn't publicly discoverable if you don't want it to be, but make sure Grow Wild will have access to view the video.

Ensure that you have consent from all participants in any photos or videos included in your application.
Make sure participants are informed that the content will be shared with Grow Wild, prior to taking part. If your photos or videos include any people under 18, you must obtain their parental or guardian consent.

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Apply to join Grow Wild's Community Programme

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How to make your 'elevator pitch' An introduction to your group. What your project idea is and how you will achieve it. The space you want to transform, this can be shown or described. How your project will have a positive impact for biodiversity including growing UK native plants.