Charity Commission Trustee Toolkit

The Charity Commission have put together a trustee toolkit to encourage charity trustees to refresh their knowledge and be certain they’re up to date on government guidance. View the toolkit here.

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West London Business Announce Return of the West London Property Lunch Series

The West London Spring Property Lunch will take place online, with future 2021 lunches to be announced in due course.  An expert panel from the public and private sector on Thursday 1 April will debate: “With unprecedented disruption hitting the markets for office space, residential, and high street retail, what does the future hold for planning policy and investment in West London?”

In keeping with the best tradition of West London Property Lunches, a three-course lunch including wine (if desired), will be available to order to your doorstep through our catering partner Cote at Home. Attendees at the Spring Property Lunch will be able to enjoy a 10% discount code on Cote at Home orders placed before 2pm on Monday 29 March!* Free Delivery | £40 minimum spend | Single use code per attendee/email address. Attendees will be supplied their code upon registration.

Tickets:
• £21 + VAT for WLB/PRBG members
• £29 + VAT for non-members
Bookings for the Spring Property Lunch will open soon.
For enquiries or details of advance booking, please contact rohan.gupta@westlondon.com

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Digital Lifeline Fund Opens for Applications (England)

Applications are now open for Digital Lifeline funding. This is an emergency response project to get devices, data and digital skills support to people with learning disabilities. Funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and delivered by Good Things Foundation, in partnership with AbilityNet, applications are welcome from organisations operating in England that support people with learning disabilities, including self-advocacy groups and community-based organisation. As well as the devices and data, delivery organisations will get a grant of £100 for every person they support; the minimum is 10 people + a grant of £1,000. More than 10 devices/£1,000 may be available to a single delivery partner, depending on demand. The deadline for applications is 12pm on Friday 15 March. Click here

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Arnold Clark Community Fund

The fund is supporting UK registered charities and local community groups that are in need of financial support due to Covid-19. Each month until the end of May, 500 applications will be granted. If an application is unsuccessful one month, it will be rolled over and considered in the following month. The final date for applications is Monday 31 May, however applying earlier increases the chance of being successful. Application forms and more information is available from Arnold Clark’s website.

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Adapting & Innovating – It’s What Charities Do, Crisis or No Crisis

Tania Mason shares some inspiring stories of how charities have stepped up in response to the pandemic and assures the sector that the public is aware of its worth. Read Tania’s article here.

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Performance & Review Coordinator (Criminal Justice Impact Project) Job Opportunity

Employing Agency: Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse (STADA)
Responsible To: Programme Manager
Responsible For: To be part of the Impact Project in the London Borough of
Hammersmith & Fulham. To monitor cases through the criminal justice system from the point of
arrest to case disposal for domestic abuse cases.
Work Location: Remote working whilst restrictions are in place
Otherwise co-located with Area West Met Police Public Protection Unit (currently Charing Cross
Police station)
Contract: 2 Years Fixed Term
Working Hours: 17.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE)
Salary: £30,000pa pro rata
Annual Leave: 25 days
Application Deadline: 08:00 Monday, 22nd March 2021

Job Description

To Apply

 

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Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales

Unrestricted grants of up to £50,000 are available to small and local charities working with people to overcome complex social issues across England and Wales. The social issues supported by the foundation are:

• Addiction or dependency on alcohol, drugs, and/or gambling
• Asylum seekers and refugees
• Care leavers
• Domestic and sexual abuse
• Homelessness/vulnerably housed
• Learning disabilities
• Mental health
• Offending, prison or community service
• Sexual exploitation
• Trafficking and modern slavery
• Young parents

There is no closing date for applications. The foundation aims to give applicants a decision within four months. Visit Lloyds Bank Foundation for further information.

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The Wild Mind Project

The Wild Mind Project run programmes to support young people experiencing mental ill-health, including specific LGBTQ+ programmes. We also run workshops for parents/carers and young people to attend together. COVID-19: As a charitable therapy service, The Wild Mind Project are able to continue operating. Full Covid-19 safety protocols are adhered to.

The next programme starts on the 14th March 2021, each programme includes four or five weekly 2-hour sessions. We ask for a contribution of £10 to attend the full programme but if this a problem please let us know.

For further information please contact us by email or phone 07515 3557969

To book the programme, please complete the Booking form on our website.

Referral Form available for professionals.

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Remote Workers’ Essential Tips To Mitigate the Risk Of Cyber Attack

It’s fast approaching a year since remote working has become the new normal. Throughout this period, reports of cyber attacks have continued to increase and the attacks themselves have become ever more sophisticated and damaging to businesses.

Remote workers have grown accustomed to this way of working, but have you done everything you can to remain protected? Extra vigilance is key to avoid becoming vulnerable to a targeted cyber attack.

Discover the key steps to mitigating your risk of a data breach, download our latest Desk Aid and Dos and Don’ts security guides. Download our free guides here.

 

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Cash Bonuses for NEW Apprenticeships Doubled to £3,000

Yesterday (3 March) the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced in the Budget that the Government is doubling the incentive payment for employers who take on new apprentices.

As an employer if you recruit an apprentice (anyone over the age of 16) you will receive a payment of £3,000 for each NEW apprentice hired. If you take on a new apprentice aged 16-18 or someone under 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan you will also receive the existing £1,000 bonus together with the new incentive totaling £4,000.

Last month the Government also announced an extension to the Traineeship programme, investing £126million to triple the number of traineeships available and each employer will receive £1,000 for each new trainee they take on to ensure young people are provided with high-quality work experience placments and supported with skills development.

Join our Information and Q+A Session for Employers: How can you make the incentive payments work for you? Join myself, Paul Willis, Head of Apprenticeship Strategy and our Head of Traineeships, Lisa Brooks on Wednesday 10 March at 10.00am to discuss:

  • The benefits of traineeships and apprenticeships
  • Incentive payments for Traineeships of £1,000 and Apprenticeships of up to £4,000
  • Reinvesting back into your business
  • Integrating Traineeships and Apprenticeships into your recruitment strategy
  • Application process and terms and conditions

    Register here

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