We’ve joined Equally Ours and more than 150 civil society leaders in calling on the Prime Minister and his cabinet to provide consistent leadership to advance inclusion, equality and anti-racism, in the face of the increasingly harmful impact of far-right activity on public and political life in the UK. We recommend concrete actions the government can take, working in partnership with civil society, to stand up for everyone’s human rights. Find out more in the new Guardian article here.
In response to the growing crisis of anti-Muslim hate, Muslim Women’s Network UK has set up the Muslim Safety Net (www.muslimsafetynet.org.uk). This new national helpline service, which has gone live will be accompanied by a nationwide campaign in October to encourage Muslims, especially women, to report anti-Muslim hate incidents and reclaim their right to safety, dignity, and justice. A formal launch is being held in parliament on the 15th October 2025.
Here are some tips from Jay Kennedy, DSC’s Director of Policy and Research, on how to build a successful charity campaign. Take a look here.
The Charity Commission has said it is ready to support the sector following the deadly attack on a synagogue in Manchester, which is being treated as a terrorist incident. Read more here.
From art and history exhibitions, to guided walks and creative writing workshops, Hammersmith & Fulham is full of events suitable for all ages this Black History Month.
Find out more – Black History Month October 2025 | London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
Please join Hammersmith & Fulham Public Health team at our H&F Women’s Hub Market Warming event happening on October 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM on Teams.
We are developing an exciting new Women’s Hub for the borough and are looking for an organisation to lead and manage the Hub. The purpose of the Hub is to offer a safe, non-judgemental space for women from different background to come together to build resilience and self-esteem to support their overall wellbeing. If your organisation has experience of leading within the community and facilitating peer-to-peer support then we want to hear from you.
H&F Women’s Hub Market Warming Tickets, Wed, Oct 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
A serviced, private office for up to 6 people will become available on 13th October 2025 at Freston Road Hub in N Kensington, a one minute walk from Latimer Road Tube Station and various bus routes. The office space includes 24/7 secure access, all utilities, business rates, a mailing and reception service, plus up to 8hrs a week free use of the office meeting room.
Please email carita.magnani@sobus.org.uk for all enquiries, or to arrange to view.
Acting deputy editor Lucinda Rouse and senior reporter Emily Harle are joined by Paul Winyard, Head of Policy at the Fundraising Regulator. Listen on Third Sector here.
In this new article, Jay Kennedy explores how the government’s new English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill could significantly reshape local governance in England, presenting both opportunities and risks for charities and community groups as power shifts from district councils to larger regional authorities. Give it a read here.
We’re announcing the launch of an exciting and ambitious new programme, London Resilient Communities!
London Resilient Communities is a programme designed to empower communities and strengthen resilience across London. The programme will build on the first ever London Community Resilience Toolkit and pilot project exploring the development of Community Resilience Hubs.
Come and find out about grant funding, training, and wider support by registering here.
We need your help promoting this programme to organisations like yours—far and wide. Please include a link to the webpage within the caption of your social media post.
This event and programme are facilitated by Groundwork, British Red Cross and London Resilience. It is part of a series of promotional events running from September to November 2025. Please let us know any upcoming events with voluntary, community and faith partners that may be relevant.
Let’s work together to help improve the resilience of London’s communities.
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Telephone 020 7952 1230
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Sobus is a new Community Development Agency for Hammersmith & Fulham. It has been created through the merger of the Community and Voluntary Sector Association Hammersmith & Fulham (CaVSA) and the Fulham Community Partnership Trust (FCPT). Building on the strengths of both organisations, sobus aims to provide a wider range of support services for local charities, community groups, social enterprises and start up businesses.