Barclays has reopened its 100×100 programme, announcing that 50 more grants of £100,000 each will be awarded to UK charities that are working to support vulnerable people and communities impacted by COVID-19. Applications will close at 6pm (UK time) on Friday 6 August, 2021. Barclays 100×100 COVID-19 Community Relief Fund
This report provides the independent civil society perspective to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) by examining the situation of race and racism in England. Read the report here.
Community organisations are invited to apply for funding to help tackle poverty and inequality in London. The Trust for London’s Connected Communities Programme will provide funding for initiatives which help disadvantaged and underrepresented people to access their rights and entitlements, and to speak out about issues which directly affect them. There is no minimum or maximum size of grant, however, the average grant will be around £80,000 and can be spread over one to three years. Grants do not normally exceed £150,000. Priority will be given to charities led by and for Black and minoritised groups and Deaf and Disabled people. The deadline for applications is 1pm on the 5th October 2021. London’s Connected Communities Programme Opens for Applications (London
Registered charities and exempt bodies in London undertaking building projects of less than £200,000 can apply for grants of between £5,000 and £10,000. The building work can include general refurbishments or a specific scheme; repairs; creating disabled access; or fulfilling of Health and Safety requirements or fire protection. The funding is being provided through the Rose Foundation and the next closing date for applications is the 31st March 2022. Funding for Charity Building Projects (London)
The Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) is inviting nominations for their Primary Science Teacher Awards 2021 which recognises talented science teachers from early years education through KS1 and KS2 across the UK. The Awards are open to innovative and creative primary school teachers (full or part-time) who inspire colleagues, engage pupils in science, and contribute to developing science in their school and beyond. Winners will receive a package including £1,000 prize money, science resources for their school, and an invitation to join the PSTT Primary Science Teacher College as a College Fellow. Anyone involved in primary education can make a nomination. The form is usually completed by the nominee’s Headteacher. The deadline for submissions is midnight on the 14th January 2022. Click here
As reported lately there is an increase in people contracting COVID-19 both locally and nationally of which the impact on residents and families has been upending. It is tough enough to lose a loved one, but during this pandemic – at a time “we do not control” is immense.
Insights gained from conversations with residents of the borough have revealed that more support needs to be done around grief. For many being in regulatory self-isolation the passing away of a loved one has brought about changes in the way how traditional bereavement rituals are carried out and how best to offer words of comfort for grieving survivors need to hear as living in lockdown has brought change in community life.
Some insights include:
- Few residents have reported unexpected non-COVID-19 deaths of loved one that along with restrictions has impacted funeral arrangements
- COVID-19 related deaths, residents report difficulties when arranging funerals as traditional rituals were not permitted to be carried out owing to a change in policy of some funeral directors has further compounded bereavement
- Funeral services: regulations implemented such as not being permitted to sing, rituals for some communities to be part of pall-bearing were restricted or not allowed
- The impact on mental health for many due to loved ones contracting the virus, health fears of vulnerable loved ones and increasing anxiety either never experienced before or exacerbation for those already living with anxiety.
- The impact of those affected reported were mainly from ethnic minoritised or BME communities
Although residents prefer to have face-to-face contact when accessing support for grief and bereavement, some organisations have suggested the following online services.
Some links to groups and organisation that offer support:
The Good Grief Trust: www.thegoodgrieftrust.org
BAMESTREAM: http://www.bamestream.org.uk/
VCS engagement in the Integrated Care Partnership (ICP)
Sobus has been the local VCS representative on the ICP Board and Leadership Group since 2018, but this is becoming overly time consuming, and with no resources from the ICP to enable and facilitate our engagement, we need to reconsider how we can support the voice of the local VCS in this area of work.
With some of the workstreams (“campaigns”) now established, there are clearer engagement opportunities for local groups on specific areas of work. We would very much like to see organisations directly engaging in this work, with Sobus supporting and enabling your participation.
We would like to invite local VCS organisations to come together to discuss how this might be managed going forward, and will send out a meeting invitation to you in due course.
If you would like to discuss this in further detail, please contact Sue or Shad at Sobus.
The Hammersmith & Fulham Health & Wellbeing Board met on Monday 29th June. The full reports pack can be found here: Health and Wellbeing Board – Agenda for 29th June 2021
Covid-19
The Health & Wellbeing Board had a useful update on local Covid-19 vaccination and promotion activities.
Many of you will have seen information about local vaccination centres, where residents can access a vaccination without an appointment. At a recent vaccination day at Chelsea Football Club, 6,200 people attended to get a vaccine – a really impressive result. Read on
The Charity Commission have announced that charities who have been granted an extension to filing their financial update have until 30 September to submit their documents. Find out more here.
Imagine 2030 – and what an amazing place it would be if we succeeded in reducing our carbon emissions to zero. It is hard to reflect on the climate emergency whilst the coronavirus crisis is turning all our lives upside down. But at the same time, it has become increasingly understood by all political parties, all faith groups and all parts of our community that urgent action is now needed to protect ourselves from the worst impacts of climate change. Read on
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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.