This week is #LonelinessAwarenessWeek. In times like these, lots of people could do with a friendly check-in. So if you’re waiting in a queue or for a tea to brew, why not give someone you know a call or text, and make their day. For support, go to Let’s Talk Loneliness website
– Prime Minister’s Office and Cabinet Office Communications
We know this is an extremely difficult time for local businesses with the coronavirus crisis bringing huge changes to H&F.
We’re here to help and we’re doing everything we possibly can to support you.
That’s why we’ve launched our new Shop Local, Shop Safe campaign in partnership with local business leaders to give our town centres, high streets, retailers, small businesses, arts organisations and markets a boost as the lockdown is eased, and businesses begin to reopen across Hammersmith, Fulham and Shepherds Bush.
Public safety will remain our number one priority as we help businesses reopen safely, keeping both your employees and customers safe. Working together, we can help our local economy bounce back stronger than ever.
We’ve launched a highly-visible Shop Local Shop Safe poster and sticker campaign, introduced temporary widened shopping areas in King Street, Hammersmith, and Uxbridge Road, Shepherds Bush, with more on the way across the borough, and temporary cycle lanes to make it easier for residents and businesses to social distance when commuting to and from the shops and work.
Have your say on health and social care services in Hammersmith and Fulham
Healthwatch Hammersmith and Fulham is the independent consumer champion for health and social care, and we are an existing provider in the borough since April 2020.
Healthwatch was created by the health and social care reforms of 2012 with a powerful ambition of putting people at the centre of health and social care.
We will play a role at both local and national level to make sure that your experience of health and social care are taken into account by the service provider.
Tell us about your experiences of health and social care services in our area and help us improve services for the people of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Please visit our website : https://healthwatchhf.co.uk/services
The IOF has, as part of Small Charity Week, 1,500 free places for individuals from charities with an annual income of under £1 million. Find out more.
Registered charities, voluntary and community organisations, CICs, and social enterprises can apply for grants of between £20,000 and £50,000 to help communities transition from the immediate Covid-19 crisis towards recovery and renewal. The National Lottery Community Fund have launched a £1 million Emerging Futures Fund to help organisations look at how things are changing, what is needed in this transition, and what is possible in the future. Due to social distancing rules it is expected that a lot of projects will take place online. Consideration must be given to people who are digitally excluded, or need support with their digital capabilities. Funding can be used for costs such as staff salaries, project activities, running costs, and equipment. The deadline for applications is 5pm on the 25th June 2020. Click here
We are living through exceptional times, and thinking about whether your website cookie policy is compliant is probably quite low down on your priority list. Fortunately, if you haven’t already updated the cookie policy on your website in line with the latest ICO rules, you still have enough time to make your website compliant. Find out more.
Every week, the Small Charities Coalition hosts a special meeting to enable small charities to hear directly from funders. This week it takes place on Thursday 18 June 2020 at 1.30pm. Find out more.
Small Charity Week celebrates and raises awareness of the essential work of the UK’s small charity sector which makes an invaluable contribution to the lives of millions of individuals, communities and causes across the UK and the rest of the world. Learn more and get involved.
The Jen Group are pleased to host this free online forum.
The event will run from 10-4 on 2nd July 2020.
There will be 5-6 speakers, each followed by a Q & A and discussion.
Confirmed speakers:
Dr Onkar Sahota (Chair of the London Assembly’s Health Committee and a practicing GP) talking about ‘Covid-19’s impact on BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) communities’
Marco Pecher (Life coach, consultant for operational and change management and Hestia service manager) talking about managing staff wellbeing during the Covid-19 crisis
Zahra Hussain (Sufra NW London)
Zahra Hussain is the Service Manager at Sufra NW London, a food bank based in Stonebridge Park, Brent. Zahra will be joining us to share how Sufra NW London has adapted during these challenging times, the cases that we have witnessed and the mental effect upon the people that we support.
Jamie Compton-Rea (National Centre for Suicide Prevention Training)
Jamie Compton-Rea has 10 years’ experience in working in addictions services as a Regional Prevention Services Manager. His passion is in prevention and brief intervention around substance misuse and suicide.
Jamie will discuss how the pandemic has had an impact on our wellbeing, specifically those who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, and more importantly how do we help and support those who are struggling.
Mike Roe ( Chief Executive Officer of Brighton Youth Centre) is a hugely experienced youth work manager with an entertaining presentation style. He will be talking about the impact of Covid-19 on young people and youth work.
As we enter a new phase of the pandemic, charity leaders and trustees are having to adapt their organisations, and quickly. Our most recent (and upcoming) webinars are packed with expert advice to help you make the right decisions under pressure.
A quick reminder that the government’s emergency covid-19 support grants are available to apply for.
And #SmallCharityWeek starts on Monday. Here’s what we’re doing and some resources
sobus
20 Dawes Road, London, SW6 7EN
Telephone 020 7952 1230
Email info@sobus.org.uk
Registered Charity No.1071089
and Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England No.03471416
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.
