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Charity Leaders’ Summit – Get your Super Early Bird Tickets Now!

In our ever-changing world, it’s never been more important to prepare for what could be around the corner. All about leading through challenging times, this one-day event on 31st March 2020 is for those responsible for shaping the future of their organisations. New for 2020, you will…

Build bonds

Get sound advice

Revel in passion and experience

Debate critical strategic issues

Get answers

Perfect your game plan

Super Early Bird (half price) tickets are available, but for a limited time only…Book now.

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Community Safety Events

A unique opportunity for balanced discussion of key issues underlying the outbreak of violence in the capital, to discover how those affected by crime, offending and harmful behaviors and those who have caused harm, can repair the harm and restore balance in our communities. Click here for flyer.

The first event is on 8th January and places are limited.

Email: admin@aopm.co.uk/ Tel: 07849 600087/ Web: www.aopm.co.uk

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Brexit Planning for Charities

After the results of the general election, the UK will almost certainly leave the European Union on 31 January 2020. Over the coming year, senior charity staff and Boards are going to need to keep watch on a range of areas where Brexit is likely to have an impact.

There will be a transitional period from 31 January to 31 December 2020. During this period, charities will need to give careful thought to the potential impact of Brexit on some key areas.  Those that stand out include:There will be a transitional period from 31 January to 31 December 2020. During this period, charities will need to give careful thought to the potential impact of Brexit on some key areas.  Those that stand out include:

funding – there may be some protection for existing European funding in the Withdrawal Agreement, but charities will need to consider the likely loss of European funding streams further down the line.

contracts and agreements – many will contain references to EU law, which will need to be amended before the end of the transition period.

trademarks/intellectual property – those with trademarks registered with the European Intellectual Property Office will need to track the impact of the changes.

data transfer – charities may need to review how personal data is transferred to and from charities, partners and suppliers in the EU, and may need to take additional steps to ensure continued compliance with data protection legislation.

staff – while EU staff will have until 30 June 2021 to apply to the Home Office for settled status, support and advice may be needed, particularly for those employees who leave the UK to work overseas for periods of time.

supply chains – an understanding of what goods you use that may be disrupted by the end of the free movement of goods will be key to maintaining continuity of supply.

We will be talking about Brexit planning at our ‘Getting in shape for 2020’ seminar on 28 January 2020. If you would like to hear more, sign up to receive our charity law seminar invitations – sign up for events & updates.

We will continue to monitor developments and will be publishing further updates and guidance in due course – keep an eye on our Charity law e-updates.

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Stratford East Theatre Have Allocated £10 tickets for Voluntary & Community Groups for Eclipse Theatre’s Production, The Gift

In the new year, Stratford East welcomes Eclipse Theatre’s new play THE GIFT by Bruntwood Prize-winner Janice Okoh, directed by Dawn Walton.

As pioneers of putting Black British stories on stage, Eclipse Theatre’s previous shows include ★★★★★ hit Black Men Walking (Royal Court). Inspired by the life of Sarah Forbes Bonetta – an African girl gifted to Queen Victoria – THE GIFT is a subversive comedy drama about imperialism, cross-racial adoption and cultural appropriation.

“The company making strides in telling black Britain’s lost stories” The Stage, on Eclipse Theatre

SPECIAL OFFER: Get top-price tickets for £10 (Price Bands A and B) with promo code GIFT10.*

The £10 ticket offer are for the following dates and time:

Thu 30 Jan, 7.30pm

Fri 31 Jan, 7.30pm

Mon 3 Feb, 7.30pm

Tue 4 Feb, 7.30pm

Wed 5 Feb, 7.30pm 

To book please call the Box Office on 020 8534 0310 or online and use the promo code GIFT10

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Useful Reads from The DSC Team

Have you got any resolutions for 2020? Whether you’ve got funding targets to meet, staff morale to increase or you just want to know your way around accounts, we’ve got a book for you – browse the bookshop online.

 

 

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Fulham Good Neighbours’ Digital Inclusion Project for Local Older People

We live in a rapidly changing world with digital technologies influencing the way we shop, travel and communicate with our loved ones. Often, we lose sight of the fact that there are still a lot of older people who are digitally excluded. Too often this can cause older people to miss out on services and financial benefits they are entitled to.

Therefore, at Fulham Good Neighbours we are running the second year of our Digital Inclusion project. By matching volunteers with local older people who wish to learn how to use laptops, smartphones and the Internet, we aim to tackle isolation in our local community.  If you know someone who could benefit from a friendly meeting and one-to-one lessons on how to use the Internet, please contact us at info@fulhamgoodneighbours.org or call 020 7385 8850.

We are also looking for more volunteers who could spare a couple of hours a month to support an older person. If this could be you or someone you know, please visit our website www.fulhamgoodneighbours.org and contact us for more details.

Click here for the information leaflet.

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Free Courses in London Secured Funding for Over 40 courses for London Residents

We have access to a range of fully funded level 2 courses that offer huge advantages, helping you to learn and progress.

We want to support you in focusing on retraining or up-skilling, providing you with motivation, job satisfaction, and brand new qualifications.

Online learning gives you the flexibility to study all from the comfort of your own home or office with no strict deadlines or timetabling.

Our free courses are fully accredited by NCFE and successful completers will be awarded a formal qualification. There is a range of courses to choose from including business admin, data protection, a variety of digital marketing workshops and a host of health and social care courses to name a few.

View our full list of free courses here

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Bikeworks Cycling Projects Across H&F

Bikeworks exists to enable everyone to get the enjoyment and benefits of cycling. A not-for profit company that makes an impact on society through cycling. Cycling is good for health and wellbeing, saving money and most of all offers enjoyment and fun.

You can join various cycling projects across Hammersmith and Fulham that will help you fix your own cycle and learn basic and intermediate cycle mechanics skills. You can also improve your riding with cycle training giving you the skills and confidence to cycle wherever you wish. Or simply enjoy cycling in a local park on some of Bikeworks wonderful cycles at our Cycling Club.

  • Cycling Club on Little Wormwood Scrubs – this takes place every Friday and on alternate Saturdays between 1100-1300. Anyone can join. You get the chance to ride on one of our wonderful cycles.
  • Beginners and intermediate cycle maintenance training & Recycle the way you travel These courses run regularly on Maxilla walk. These are free if you live, work, or study in Hammersmith and Fulham or Kensington and Chelsea. You will learn to fix your cycles and get some cycle training
  • Cycle Skills training for people in Hammersmith and Fulham

See https://www.bikeworks.org.uk/ for information

Call to Action

Bikeworks will be launching Ride Side By Side in the Spring, a cycling project for people over 60, with a mobility issue or visual impairment (See https://www.spacehive.com/ride-side-by-side) . If you’d like us to run a taster session for your community group or organisation in H&F please get in touch.

Email david.dansky@bikeworks.org.uk

Call 020 8980 7998

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Chair & Trustees Needed at Sobus

After years of dedication from the current Chair, we are now seeking a new Chair to lead the organisation. At the same time we are presenting a great opportunity for up to two new trustees to join the Board.   

Trustees are appointed on a three year basis. Currently we are a diverse board of 8 which includes local residents and trustees from across the voluntary, statutory and private sectors.

The positions
We are currently recruiting three new trustees. We are seeking a new chair to lead Sobus and two trustees with knowledge in the either Contract Law or Property management.  All Trustees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to equalities and diversity, and be active contributors to the running of the organisation.

How to Apply
To find out more or to receive the Chair or Trustee job description, please contact Sue Spiller, CEO of Sobus on 020 7952 1230 or email her at sue.spiller@sobus.org.uk

To apply send your CV and a covering letter, including the details of two referees to Sue Spiller.

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Social Prescribing & Primary Care Networks

We’ve had a couple of queries from groups asking for some clarification on social prescribing and Primary Care Networks – what they are, what they do and how they will work.  We’ve pulled together some information on this, which you can find using the links below.

Social prescribing

Primary Care Networks

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