Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank Job Vacancies

Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank are recruiting to 2 exciting full time jobs; Volunteer Coordinator and Client Support Coordinator. If you have the skills and experience to join our team in tackling poverty in Hammersmith and Fulham, see our website for full details https://hammersmithfulham.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/job-vacancies/

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Motability Announces New Wheelchair Grants Programme (UK)


Motability which is a national charity that supports the transport needs of disabled people has announced the launch of its Wheelchair Sector Grant Programme. Charities and organisations can apply for grants of between £100,000 and £4 million to improve and expand their access to good quality affordable wheelchairs. Grants are available to fill current gaps in provision for groups of people who are excluded from receiving help from existing sources/providers; to enable charities and organisations to help individuals by topping up self-funding; raise awareness of the challenges faced by disabled people in obtaining suitable, quality and affordable wheelchairs; and to help fund high quality and affordable equipment; etc. Applications can be made to the programme at any time until March 2025. Motability Announces New Wheelchair Grants Programme (UK)

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Funding to Support Disadvantaged Pupils in State Schools (London)

Grants of between £25,000 and £50,000are available to groups of state schools (in partnership with local voluntary organisations where appropriate) for projects aimed at supporting their most challenged pupils, strengthening links with home life and coordinating the support of other available professionals. The funding is being made available through the John Lyon’s Charity’s Schools in Partnership Fund and is available to schools in Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea and the Cities of London and Westminster. Previous projects supported include St Anselm’s RC Catholic Primary School which received a grant of £38,000 for a play therapy project with four other schools and the Catholic Children’s Society (Westminster); and Kingsbury High School which received a grant of £15,000 for a psychotherapy project with Brent Centre for Young People. The Schools in Partnership Fund has a two stage application procedure. The Trustee meets in March, June and November. Funding to Support Disadvantaged Pupils in State Schools (London)

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Free Workshops For Women

The Labyrinth Project, led by Solace Women’s Aid, has launched a programme of free workshops for women and training for professionals in the voluntary sector working with women, that we are eager to share with your network.

The range of free training and workshops seeks to strengthen the skills and knowledge of both women and organisations supporting them. All sessions take place online and existing knowledge is not necessary.  The training and workshops are delivered by three expert organisations:

Working Chance 
Working Chance provides training for professionals and volunteers, as well as group workshops for service users focused on employability. Topics covered include practical advice such as CV and interview techniques, disclosing criminal convictions, and workplace skills. Sign up here. 

Surviving Economic Abuse   
Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) delivers training and online workshops for professionals, volunteers and service users on debt, finances, and economic abuse along with online support guides. Additionally, SEA provides access to the Financial Support Line, which provides general money advice to those residing in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Sign up here. 

Rights of Women   
Rights of Women delivers training to professionals supporting women survivors of domestic abuse on a range of legal topics, including sexual harassment in the workplace, coercive control, and family law legal aid. Sign up here. 

The next upcoming workshop will be next Tuesday 26th April and supports women to develop their interview skills: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/292472221287

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FREE Online Course – Looking After a Young Person’s Mental Health

1 in 8 children and young people experience behavioural or emotional problems growing up – NHS

It can be difficult to know if there is something upsetting a child or young person, but there are ways to spot when something’s wrong.

Understand children’s mental health conditions

Start our free online course so you can offer appropriate support when a child is in need…

Develop your knowledge of:

No experience is needed, and the flexible nature of online learning means you can balance family life with education.
Start The Free Course

 

 

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Equipment Grants for Disabled & Disadvantaged Young People (UK)

Schools, charities and not for profit organisations in the UK can apply for funding for equipment that helps mentally, physical and socially disadvantaged children. The funding is made available through the Wooden Spoon Society’s Grants programme and has in the past provided funding for sensory rooms and gardens; playgrounds and outdoor spaces; specialist equipment and facilities; and projects that promote health and wellbeing. The funding available is for capital items only and will not support revenue costs such as staffing and other ongoing costs. There is no maximum grant limit but projects under £5,000 are unlikely to be considered. Applications can be submitted at any time. Equipment Grants for Disabled and Disadvantaged Young People (UK)

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New & Updated for 2022 – Urban/Rural Regeneration & Neighbourhood Renewal Seminar Training Days

Ray Holden, a specialist practitioner and researcher in urban/rural regeneration and Editor of the Journal of Neighbourhood Renewal is pleased to announce a new and updated series of training seminar days aimed at people working towards the revitalisation of our towns, cities, communities and neighbourhoods across the UK and ROI.  Ideal for those involved in initiatives to assist with local neighbourhood and community renewal, and those who are researching urban localities, these day long sessions will provide an ideal opportunity to learn about good practice in this policy area and network with others committed to urban and neighbourhood regeneration.   Details can be found here

Good Practice for Urban and Neighbourhood Regeneration Programmes IN PERSON in London on 19th May. The costs to attend is £280 or Euro 290 per person. 

Good Practice for Urban and Neighbourhood Regeneration Programmes: ONLINE DELIVERY. The costs to attend these virtual training days is £240 or Euro 250 per person. 

May 12th

June 16th

July 14th

September 14th

October 12th

ONLINE DELIVERY We can also deliver these training sessions in house to your organisation for the following costs for as many attendees as you require:

VIRTUAL DELVIERY £340 or Euro 350.

IN HOUSE at a specific location £650 or Euro 670. 

For those of you who had places cancelled in 2020 due the Pandemic these will be rolled over to the 2022 dates.

To book a place please email us here and we will make the necessary arrangements.   

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National Lottery Community Fund Begins Review on Future Community Support (UK)


The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) has launched an 18-month Strategy Renewal process that will shape how it supports people and communities to prosper and thrive in the future. The process is starting with a six-week anonymous survey which will enable diverse communities from across the UK to join in conversations about their hopes and ambitions and the challenges they face, as well as sharing their views on the best ways lottery funding might support their communities. The input gained will help shape how the NLCF invests in communities going forward as well as the wider support it offers. Full details along with the survey can be found on the NLCF website.National Lottery Community Fund Begins Review on Future Community Support (UK)

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FREE Online Webinar: Care & Compassion Through a Cultural Lens

This free webinar, on Thursday 28 April, is part of the series of national and international events for International Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month in May. It’s organised by Centre for Mental Health, Anna Freud National Centre, 42nd Street and Forward Thinking Birmingham and you can find out more and register here.

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The Foyle Foundation Small Grants Scheme

The Foyle Foundation Small Grants Scheme aims to support smaller, grassroots, and local charities across the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic. Small charities with a turnover of less than £150,000 per annum can apply for grants of up to £10,000. Grants can be used to cover essential equipment, core cost, homeworking, and ongoing service provisions. There is no set deadline and applications can be submitted at any time during the year. To apply or for more information, please visit the foundation website.

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