DSC: Online & In-Person Training Dates 2020

Love to learn? Well whatever your role in a charity, DSC has a course for you!

We’ve got a huge variety of online and in-person courses in the second half of 2020. Our charity training equips you with the latest techniques and practical guidance, giving you the confidence to get back to your work and make a real difference for those you’re there for.

We’re in the process of adding more exciting online and in-person training dates to our website for the rest of the year – check them all out here.

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How the Voluntary Sector & Start ups Can Collaborate

NESTA’s latest report outlines how innovative collaborations are an important way to tackle complex challenges. It contains useful ideas for the types of partnerships might help you tackle some of the challenges presented by covid-19. Click here

 

 

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Online Training & Events

Courses available to book

Webinars to watch again:

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NCVO Knowhow: Annual Leave & Furlough Guidance

We’ve added advice on Annual leave and furlough guidance to our coronavirus guidance on NCVO Knowhow. Here’s a reminder of all sections:

 

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Covid-19 Emergency Funding Via The Lottery – Still Time to Apply!

Applications to the Coronavirus Community Support Fund close at noon on 17 August. Organisations and projects being prioritised are those:

  • Supporting people who are at high risk from covid-19
  • Supporting communities most likely to face increased demand and challenges as a direct result of covid-19
  • Which connect communities and support communities to work together to respond to covid-19.

Click here

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Free Funds Online Webinar – Wednesday 12 August

Whether you are a new subscriber to Funds Online or a seasoned veteran, join DSC’s Funds Online expert George Knight for a 30 minute webinar exploring some tips and tricks to help get you access to the funding you need today. Find out more.

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Help Shine a Light on Charities & COVID19

In May and June 2020, Pro Bono Economics ran a weekly survey which helped shine a light on the pressures that COVID-19 has placed on the charity sector – finding that charities are facing a £10.1 billion funding gap over the next six months.

A new survey is now open to update the data, running until Friday 7 August, with analysis and results due in September. This will be critical to make the case to government about the importance of charity services now and in the future – especially as we approach the conclusion of the Spending Review and the run up to the Budget. Click here to take part – it only takes about 5-10 minutes!

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K&C Libraries News

We are happy to welcome you back to the three library branches open in Kensington and Chelsea – Central, Chelsea and North Kensington libraries.

These libraries are open 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9.30am to 5pm on Saturdays. Chelsea Library is open on Sundays too, 1pm to 5pm.

There are limited services on offer and social distancing measures are in place. We are watching closely for Government advice on face coverings.

Library books are still being renewed automatically.

Check our online library – there are newspapers, journals, comics, books, audiobooks, language-learning platform and dictionaries, reference materials and much more – all available to you remotely, from home, with just your library card. You can join here.

Our events programme continues online – read on for information about some exciting events we have for you this summer.

There is a lot happening on our social media platforms too!

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Online Webinar about Using GRANTfinder

GRANTfinder is Europe’s leading grants database which brings together funding opportunities and related policies across the UK.

It is used by private businesses, small or large, to search for funding or support others, as well as by consultants and charitable, voluntary and public sector organisations.

In this session you will be shown how to run a search for funding available for your area of interest, save it, produce reports and set up alerts. There will be time for a Q&A at the end.

GRANTfinder is available form Westminster Reference Library. RBKC library members can join Westminster Libraries and gain access to the database.

Online webinar about using GRANTfinder – Wednesday 26 August, 11am to 12 noon

Book Now!

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V J Day Anniversary

The 75th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan) will be recognised on 15th August 2020, commemorating the end of the Second World War. This year is a significant milestone, marking the 75th anniversary since the world woke up to peace.

Alongside colleagues at the MoD and DCMS, we are going to be promoting the #NeverForgotten campaign, and we’d really appreciate your support!

Get involved

It would be great if you could support VJ Day 75 in the same way that you did recently for VE Day and Armed Forces Week by:

  • Using your own social media channels to post relevant content, linked to the #NeverForgotten campaign.
  • Issuing your own call-to-action, encouraging the public to share pictures and memories of their loved ones who served in the Far East and the Pacific, alongside the #NeverForgotten and #VJDay75 hashtags.
  • Sharing content that is posted on Government channels, in particular @DefenceHQ Twitter and MoD Facebook.
  • Tagging @HMGLondonSE and using our tracked link in all posts: https://bit.ly/VJDay75_se

Click here to download the toolkit, and find a range of images to use on social media here.

Share a case study

Please let me know if you would like to submit a case study video from your organisation talking about VJ Day and the significance of the 75th anniversary.

We would be delighted to share these in the same way that we did recently for Armed Forces Week, when we had some incredible stories from charity partners across the South East.

And if you have any other questions or ideas about how you can support the campaign, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

Michael Leafe
Regional Campaign Manager
Prime Minister’s Office and Cabinet Office Communications
michael.leafe@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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