The Women Entrepreneurs Workshop provides an opportunity for women* in West London to explore entrepreneurship as a career, enhance their skills and confidence, develop additional employability skills and understand how to grow their existing business and network. Upstream and Imperial College London are developing a community for women with an entrepreneurial spirit, who are empowered to support each other’s ideas, make incredible connections, build valuable life skills and most importantly, have fun! The workshops aren’t focused on a specific industry and attendees do not have to have an existing idea or business to join. Attendees are welcome to join both days, or just the one that is most suited to the skills you want to develop. *We welcome anyone who identifies as a woman. Day One Tuesday 23rd March 9.30 – 12.00 Pitching and presenting Starting a new business – idea canvas and business model basics Day Two Wednesday 24th March 9.30 – 12.00 Understanding customers Branding and online presence, why that’s important for growth For more information and to sign up, click here: https://hubs.ly/H0HhzY10 Other information: Click here
CIPR are holding a free webinar which will look at the highs and lows of communications since the first lockdown and the lessons we have learnt. The event will mark a year since the first lockdown. How has that year changed the way we communicate with our stakeholders? When: Tue, 23 March 2021, 11:00 – 12:00 GMT Where: Online Event Sign up for the event here
2020 saw thousands of people across the UK take to the streets as part of the Black Lives Matter protests and many more engage through social media. Several charities published statements expressing solidarity with the movement and pledged to take action to make their organisations more diverse and inclusive. So, what next? We all know it’s not enough to have an equal opportunities policy hidden away in a staff handbook. As the updated Charity Governance Code makes clear, charities need to be putting plans in place, setting targets for improvement and monitoring their progress. Read on
After some years of inactivity, the Commission is now proactively checking on whether charities have complied with their governance guidance. The checks are focused around whether there is compliance to the regulatory alert that the Commission issued last June. This is focused on larger charities but all charities need to be aware of this new more investigative stance. Read on
It’s never easy for any charity to turn down or return donations, particularly at the moment when many charities are struggling to raise money and need to be more creative in fundraising. The decision is rarely straightforward and it’s important not to lose sight of the situations where you can (and in some cases should) refuse a donation. Charities are of course obliged to accept donations and they should only refuse or return them in exceptional circumstances In some situations it’s clear a donation should be refused, for example where significant ‘red flags’ are found during due diligence checks on a donor, where a donor lacks capacity, or where donor conditions are too onerous or unlawful. However, outside these more straightforward scenarios are more difficult situations where a donation carries a concern about potential reputational or other damage to a charity. Read on
This small grants programme is providing one-off grants of up to £3,000 to UK charities that are supporting vulnerable people in areas of high deprivation. Applicants must have an annual income under £200,000 to be eligible. Applications are considered regularly at committee meetings, usually twice a month. Upcoming meetings are to be held on Tuesday 16 March and then Monday 12 April. For more information, please visit The Leathersellers’ Company’s website.
Third Sector have reported that charities are being urged to provide evidence about how the sector can ‘unleash its potential’ as part of a two-year inquiry into the future of the voluntary sector. The Law Family Commission on Civil Society is a two-year initiative that aims to examine how the potential of civil society can be unlocked across the UK. Read the article here.
The Hammersmith & Fulham Virtual Youth Achievement Awards are being organised by our Youth Council and Inclusive Apprentices with the support of the Young Hammersmith and Fulham Foundation and local services and organisations. The awards celebrate the diversity of achievement and talent of H&F’s youth. The nominations can be from peers, teachers, youth or social workers and practitioners, for young people aged 11-25 who live, work or go to school in the borough of Hammersmith & Fulham and relate to achievements made within the past two years. All nominations will be judged by a panel of young people and local stakeholders. Here is a video which explains the nomination process: https://youtu.be/D163EfAlMwY The categories Young person who has made a significant contribution to others– e.g. young carers, to their family, to their school, or to a local organisation. Young leader– a young role model who has motivated and inspired others. Achievement in education – a young person who has made excellent progress or attainment in education. Young volunteer – a young person who has made an active and significant contribution to the community. Young performer of the year– a young person who has excelled in the performing arts including music and dance. Young artist of the year– a young person who has excelled in non-performance related arts. Young innovator of the year– a young entrepreneurial or technological innovator. Overcoming adversity – a young person who has overcome and persevered through challenges. Green champion– a young person who has championed a positive change for the local environment. Young COVID 19 champion- a young person who has done something outstanding to support others during lockdown. There is also a Contribution to Young People Award A service or youth project that has gone the extra mile or done something extraordinary to support young people. To nominate, just fill in the short online form: H&F Youth Achievement Awards | LBHF Nominations run until 6th April 2021.
BBC Children in Need is offering support to UK based not-for-profit organisations through its main grants (£10,001 to £40,000) and small grants (under £10,000) programmes. Grants are available for up to three years to organisations supporting children and young people aged 18 and under, who are experiencing disadvantage through: Illness, distress, abuse or neglect Any kind of disability Behavioural or psychological difficulties Living in poverty or situations of deprivation Due to the covid-19 pandemic, Children in Need has temporarily broadened the types of applications it accepts. Funding is currently available for project delivery, creative solutions to deliver much-needed services and organisational costs to support stability and adaptation. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum standards for grant-making which can be found on the website along with detailed guidelines. The deadline for both grant programmes is 11.30am, Monday 12 April, 2021. For more information on the grant programmes and details on how to apply, please visit the website. Click here