The world have been forced into hitting the pause button on critical workplace learning due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. To continue developing your team within these uncertain times, a strategic training plan with alternative methods must be explored. Developing a training plan during COVID-19 comes alongside a number of challenges. Our Free Training Website initiative removes these difficulties by supporting organisations recovery through a fully funded custom training website, hosting a variety of distance learning online courses. All organisations can supply free online training courses and qualifications to staff, communities, or customers via their very own custom branded website. The online training is funded by the Adult Education Budget (AEB) via the UK Government in the form of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) – providing communities throughout England access to fully funded training and qualifications. Apply Now The training suite of over 50 market-leading online courses is created to suit individuals who aim to gain a deeper and wider understanding of a particular topic. These include; Mental Health, Health and Social Care, Business, I.T, Hospitality plus many more… Organisations in any sector can benefit from Better team performances Employee motivation Boosted engagement Financial performance Positive employee retention Cutting training costs Learn More
Weds 30 September 2020, 15:00pm to 16:30 The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the rights and needs of older persons. While everyone has been affected, evidence shows that older people are among those most at risk of complications from the disease, with fatality rates for those over 80 years of age five times the global average. They are also at greater risk of poverty, discrimination and isolation. Older persons have been hit particularly hard by the virus itself but it has been the failure to protect their rights in the response that has led to unnecessary deaths, unmet health and care needs, increased isolation, discrimination and stigma. This webinar will: Recognise the impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing and dignity of older persons across the Commonwealth Raise awareness of ageism, stigma and discrimination against older people in the COVID-19 response and the need to foster intergenerational connections across the Commonwealth Reflect on how The Commonwealth needs to adapt to ensure the rights of its citizens of all ages are respected Learn More
For our online Autumn programme, please click here. Please do contact me via tina@upg.org.uk for your personal zoom invitation if you intend to join us and if you need any help getting onto zoom – please do not hesitate to contact me for assistance. Unfortunately, further to the recent ‘Rule of 6’ government restrictions on numbers allowed to attend social gatherings, we are suspending our original plans to restart in-person Elders Tea Club meetings at the Masbro in October and will re-evaluate how we proceed following further clarification of the government guidelines, paying particular care to the guidance for older people. So please watch this space and we hope to have further in-person news shortly!
10 councils have become the first in England to add their support to the call for the Community Wealth Fund (CWF) a new independent endowment to invest in the most ‘left behind’ neighbourhoods in the country. Establishing a CWF is a key part of the ‘5 point plan’ of the #NeverMoreNeeded campaign. Find out more.
Thu 17th – Fr 18th Sept 2020 @ 11.00am – 7.30pm UK time 2-days of Free Workshops including Creative Writing, Photography, Drama, Fitness, Gardening, Self-Publishing, Creative Wellbeing, Journaling & Networking Sessions! Don’t miss out! We can’t wait for you to meet all the incredible creatives involved in the Festival. Bring your family and friends and join the celebrations! FULL FESTIVAL Programme
Every 3rd Saturday of the month at 2.30pm we will release an online session with fun, hands-on, creative maths activities for families to follow. In our first monthly Maths on Toast Stay-In video session we’ll be showing how to make your own pair of ‘maths glasses’ and exploring the idea to help us see the maths all around us in our everyday lives! Join us for our first family maths stay-in session at 2.30pm on Saturday 19th September. It will go ‘live’ at 2.30pm on our website, YouTube channel and Facebook page: https://www.mathsontoast.org.uk/stay-in-sessions/ Maths on Toast staff will be on hand via our Facebook page to answer any questions as you are watching – find us on social media @mathsontoast. Don’t worry if you’re not able to watch along during the live session – the videos will remain up on our website and Facebook page so you can watch them at a later time or date that suits you. Families can check our webpage in advance, for any accompanying PDFs or suggested resources to help with the activity. Look out for further Maths on Toast Stay-In Sessions on Saturdays 17th October, 21st November and Saturday tbc in December. We always love to hear how you’ve got on, so don’t forget to share your creations or comments on social media tagging @mathsontoast or email info@mathsontoast.org.uk
This practical module, led by Jonny Wineberg of Community Futures Trust CIC, explores approaches to management in the third sector, looking at the principles and practices of project management. Students will look at the legal requirements and good practice in establishing and managing voluntary organisations, including charitable status; strategic, action and programme planning; stakeholder analysis; monitoring and evaluation; staff and volunteer management; fundraising and finance and more. Times and Dates: Every Thursday 1st October to 10th December 2020. All sessions 09:30 to 11:30 For further information and registration click here
Following their success in winning the Jo’s Trust Award in 2019/20, The Cervical Screening Project Team is being recognised yet again ! The team was shortlisted for the 2020 Nursing Time Awards in the Cancer Nursing category . Project background: H&F GP Federation was approached by the RM Partners (the Cancer Alliance across North West and South West London) to establish a dedicated Cervical Cancer Programme. The programme started in 2018 continuing to raise awareness as well as improve uptake for all women aged between 25 – 64, with the long-term goal of reducing the incidence of cervical cancer related deaths in Hammersmith and Fulham. The programme targeted practices with low recorded uptake and worked with Sobus, (voluntary sector organisation representing the majority voluntary organisations in Hammersmith and Fulham) to help reach out too and engage the hard to reach groups. For more information click here
The National Emergencies Trust’s £1.5 million funding programme for Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) is now open for applications. Grants of between £1,000 and £25,000 are available for DPOs who are responding to the COVID-19 needs of disabled people.The funding period is eight months from November 2020 to June 2021. The deadline for applications is 5 October 2020. Find out more here.
Ten charities are collaborating to raise £500,000 between them through a virtual evening of celebrity entertainment, performances and prize draws, in a less competitive approach to fundraising organised by Volunteering Matters. The Massive Get Together on 17 September will be hosted by Gaby Roslin and Amanda Byram with a line up of well known singers, comedians and television personalities. Proceeds will be shared between Marie Curie, the Children’s Trust, FareShare, St John Ambulance, Royal Voluntary Service, Love Your Neighbour, Crisis, the Conservation Volunteers, Thames Hospice and Volunteering Matters. Get your ticket here.