The London Community Foundation

For groups that would benefit from attending a ‘Meet the Funder’ event delivered by The London Community Foundation for our Save London Lives programme. The session will support organisations to understand the criteria and focus of the programme, how to complete the application form and provide an opportunity for organisations to ask questions on a one to one basis before the programme closes on the 10th of September 2018.

Save London Lives, part of the Evening Standard Dispossessed Fund (ESDF), aims to build a better and more robust community response to youth violence in London by increasing the impact and resilience of organisations working to reduce violence among young people across London. The fund will encourage and support locally based solutions that are developed and delivered by a range of organisations, working together in areas across London.

Through this fund we will provide grant funding, capacity support and networking opportunities to organisations in London who are responding to youth violence under at least one of the following three themes:

  • Trauma
  • School
  • Family

Grants of up to £20,000 are available over two years, and organisations operating in any London borough with an income of under £500,000 are eligible to apply.

There will be two sessions and the dates and venues are:

23rd of August- Hugh Cubitt Centre – 48 Collier Street, London N1 9QZ
Time: 2pm-4pm
Room: Main Hall
Closest station: Kings Cross

28th of August- Pembury Community Centre – 1 Atkins Square | London E8 1FA
Time: 2pm-4pm
Room: Studio 2 and Studio 3
Closest station: Hackney Central or Hackney Downs

To book one of the dates, please follow this link

Looking forward to hearing from you.

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The Inter Faith Youth Trust, the only UK charitable trust solely to fund inter faith projects for young people is offering Grants of up to £500 as part funding for projects or activities. Priority is given to projects that: Actively involve young people, promote positive action are Non-statutory organisations, Focus on children and young people aged 11-25. Projects supported will be focused around Inter Faith Week, the 11th to the 18th November 2018. Grants are awarded for proposals for inter-faith activities involving children and young people from Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and other faiths and those of no formal faith in understanding and co-operation. More information, examples of activities and tips on how to make the most of Inter Faith Week can be found in the Toolkit available to download from the website.

Deadline: 14th September 2018 Click Here to apply for fund

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Globally there is thought to be poor understanding and a great deal of stigma surrounding dementia, so the work of World Alzheimer’s Month is vital and is growing and targeting the stigma and lack of understanding and knowledge surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and dementia as well as supporting those suffering with the disease.The month is an opportunity for individuals, businesses and charities to hold events and raise awareness in their communities of the effects of dementia. Participants can get campaign materials for their event from ADI, and anyone unable to arrange their own event but keen to take part, can find events run by their National Alzheimer’s Charity and participate in those. For more info click here

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The heatwave may have let up (for now!), but don’t let the weather stop you from achieving fundraising success this summer. Whether it’s too hot or too wet, you can stay inside and learn at your desk with our Summer Webinar Series, starting at just £5!

These opportunities have limited space as they emphasise activities and interaction with your trainer – along with opportunities for Q&A throughout the session. Our aim is to improve your knowledge, skills and confidence without you having to leave the comfort of your office. There is something for everyone in this wide range of vital topics:

Thursday, 23rd August

  • Developing Your Fundraising Strategy
  • Developing Your Earned Income 

Wednesday, 29th August

  • Developing Your Fundraising Strategy

Tuesday, 4th September

  • Annual Appeals & Regular Giving
  • Plan & Deliver Capital Campaigns
  • Legacy Fundraising 

Thursday, 6th September

  • Community & Events Fundraising 
  • Preparing Successful Tenders (Statutory Commissioning)
  • Stewardship – Retaining & Maintaining Donors

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Venue: Your desk!
Cost: £5, full details on our deposit policy available on our website.

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Community groups in H&F are being encouraged to apply for grants for schemes to help get more people cycling.

Transport for London’s Cycling Grants programme, now in its fourth year, helps groups who are traditionally under-represented in cycling, to get pedalling.

The scheme is managed by Groundwork London and this year has £240,000 available to help up to 30 groups deliver new cycling initiatives.

These can be anything from courses teaching basic cycle maintenance, to guided rides and more. Projects will receive up to £10,000 over three years.

Applications now open at www.cyclinggrants.london  and close on 17 September.

You can read H&F Council’s cycling strategy here, which outlines our plans to make it easier and safer for more people to riding.

For more information about TfL’s cycling initiatives visit tfl.gov.uk/cycling.

Click here to see the article on the H&F website

Take a look at our courses designed to help you thrive in the core functions that underpin the work of a charity sector professional.

To find out more, please click here

DSC is an independent charity offering training, policy & research, publications, events and funding sources for the charity and voluntary sectors.

 

 

Spaces are going fast for our popular London training events and workshops! Book now to boost your fundraising skills with our expert trainers, from just £5.

Very targeted at small charities which is ideal. Very relevant to our world.
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Read on to find out what is available in late Summer, and if you want an idea of the content on offer at our training, why not try an interactive Webinar?

Training in London:

Wednesday, 12th September

  • Fundraising from Trusts & Foundations (Full Day)- Only a handful of places remain!

Thursday, 20th September

  • Engaging with Online Fundraisers and Influencers (Half Day AM)
  • Creating and Delivering a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign (Half Day PM)

Monday, 24th September

  • Developing Corporate Relationships (Full Day)

Tuesday, 25th September

  • Developing Your Fundraising Strategy (Full Day)

Venue: The Grayston Centre, 28 Charles Square, Hoxton, London, N1 6HT
Cost: £7.50-£15, full details on our deposit policy available on our website.

Workshops in Hayes

Wednesday, 26th September

  • Demonstrating Your Impact
  • Develop Your Fundraising Strategy
  • Supporting & Managing Volunteers

Venue: Barra Hall, Wood End Green Lane, Hayes, UB3 2SA
Cost: £5, full details on our deposit policy available on our website.

If you have had an invitation for #cervicalscreening make sure you book your appointment with a nurse or Dr today. We’re supporting @HealthierNWL to encourage ALL women to get their cervical screening #Ihadmine.

We’re supporting @HealthierNWL to encourage all women to go & get their cervical screening. It’s over in minutes & really isn’t that bad! You’ll have peace of mind knowing that you have reduced your risks of getting cervical cancer. Book your appointment today! #Ihadmine.

A link to our website with further info on the campaign can be found here

If you could reduce your risk of getting cervical cancer would you? The time is now

The NHS in North West London asks all women to attend their invitation to cervical screening (smear tests).All women aged 25 to 64, who are registered with a GP are invited for cervical screening. If you are due a cervical screening you should have or will soon receive a letter through the post asking you to make an appointment for a cervical screening test. If you don’t have an invitation and are unsure if you are due for a screening you should contact your GP to find out.

Did you know…

  • Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women under 35 yet it is largely preventable
  • having a cervical screening saves 5,000 lives a year in the UK
  • cervical screening lasts five minutes but the impact of cervical cancer can last a lifetime.

Do not delay! Book an appointment to have your screening with a nurse or doctor at your GP practice today, you can request a female if you prefer. Appointments are available in the evening and at the weekend across North West London seven days a week. Ask your GP practice receptionist for more details. Cervical screening is a test to detect abnormalities that can be treated to prevent cancer developing. Being screened regularly (every 3-5 years) provides a high degree of protection against developing cervical cancer. Being screened regularly also means any abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix can be identified at an early stage and, if necessary, treated to stop cancer developing. Have you had your cervical screening? Join the conversation and help save the lives of other women by letting them know how quick and easy it is to reduce their risks of getting cervical cancer and potentially save their life by having regular cervical screenings.

 

Our programme 2027, aims to bring community power into grantmaking through placing talented people from working-class backgrounds into decision-making roles at trusts and foundations.

We’ve had an overwhelmingly positive response to the programme from the grant-giving sector, and as a result we want to re-open our applications to ensure that as many people as possible can access this opportunity to diversify the voices in these organisations and to accelerate their own professional development.

The deadline for applications is 5th August. If you would like to enquire please email: craig@charity-works.co.uk

 

 

 

 

GP appointments outside hours of 8am-6.30pm may be changing. Have your say at this free NHS workshop on Tuesday 21 August 2018, 5.30pm – 7.30pm. Light refreshments provided.

You can register on Eventbrite or contact the CCG’s Primary Care Team if you need to make alternative arrangements to make your voice heard.

For full details click here.