Let’s Do This – Be Part of the Tesco Community Pledge, Sue Spiller, Sobus CEO

Encourage supporters to help you raise funds every time they shop online with Tesco!

Tesco and easyfundraising have come together again to support voluntary organisations, charities, and CICs. They will donate £1,000 funding pots to 5 community organisations this May. Follow these simple steps for a chance to win.

Firstly, register your organisation with fundraising platform easyfundraising. easyfundraising enables your community organisation to receive unrestricted funding from 8,000 leading online retailers including Tesco.

Then ask everyone connected to your organisation to use the easyfundraising platform to shop with Tesco in May. Each time one of them shops online at Tesco, your organisation will be entered into the draw to receive a £1,000 fundiny g boost. The more people who shop online with Tesco on your behalf, the more chances your organisation has of winning.

Plus, when your supporters shop with Tesco in May, they’ll raise £10 for you if it’s their first-time shop, and £1 for each subsequent shop they do.  Take your first step by signing up to easyfundraising today:  www.easyfundraising.org.uk/hammersmith-and-fulham/

*New customers can raise £10 on their first shop over £50, existing customers raise £1 per shop over £70

What do last year’s Community Pledge winners say?

“It was such a wonderful surprise to win this money! It’s a fantastic way for Tesco and easyfundraising to support community causes and shows a commitment to helping the community.” Creative Communities Ilfracombe

“As a small community group, we hardly ever get money ‘on a plate’, and we have so much that we want to do so this is just amazing.” Havering Green Streets

“The members were delighted to have received this funding. We greatly appreciate the focus that both Tesco and easyfundraising have given to community issues particularly after such a long period of social isolation.” Midsomer Norton Men’s Shed

Signing up to easyfundraising is your first step; it only takes 2 minutes so get started today: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/hammersmith-and-fulham/

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Click Start: Tech Employability Programme

SAY is working with ‘Click Start London’ to provide an amazing opportunity for young Londoners aged 18-25 to secure employment or apprenticeships in the digital/tech sector! ‘Click Start’ is a free 4-week digital skills course that has live opportunities with industry-leading companies, including Amazon, BT Group, Cisco, QA, and small and medium businesses across London.

We would particularly like to encourage females and those from underrepresented groups to take part.

The 4-week programme is in-person and will be delivered at Morley College (North Kensington), Wornington Road, W10 5QQ from 16th May – 14th June 2024. The course provides training in the fundamentals of digital marketing, social media management, business ownership, client-facing skills, and data analysis with certificates in Google Digital Garage and Excel. Candidates will also receive class-based and 1:1 sessions on improving CVs, cover letters, interview techniques and building confidence and professional work skills, and will get the opportunity to work collaboratively with real life tech companies to pitch ideas to boost their businesses. As well as this, over the four weeks, learners develop original business ideas in teams – from paper posters to professional business pitches, including websites, social media, and mock apps, which they then present during a ‘dragon den’-style event at the end of the programme in front of industry experts!

For up to 6 months after the course, candidates will receive employability support to empower them towards an apprenticeship, job or other positive outcome.  As well as this, throughout the programme and at future networking events, candidates will be supported to explore pathways into digital careers and apprenticeships with industry-leading companies, including Amazon, BT Group, Cisco, QA, and small and medium businesses across London.

To be eligible for the programme, candidates must be:

  • Aged 18-25
  • Based in London
  • Not in employment, education or training during the course. 

During the 4-week programme travel and lunch will be covered for candidates. If you are interested in taking part, or have any young people interested, please complete or ask them to complete the online registration form below. Places are limited and in high demand, so please register as soon as possible to secure a place – https://forms.office.com/e/prhRdjVEjL.

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COVID-19 Spring Booster Vaccinations 

The seasonal COVID-19 booster is now available, free, for those who are at greatest risk of becoming seriously ill from the virus. 

You are eligible for the spring booster if you are:

  • aged 75 years and over
  • a resident in a care home
  • immunosuppressed (have a weakened immune system)

You can use the national booking system to book an appointment or ask at a pharmacy or clinic offering the vaccination service.

Book through the national booking system here: 
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/covid-19-services/covid-19-vaccination-services 

Find a pharmacy or clinic offering the vaccination here:
www.nwlondonicb.nhs.uk/your-health-services/Covid-19/where-get-your-vaccine

You do not need to be registered with the NHS and do not need to bring any identification. 

Vaccinations are available until 30 June.

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Speed Networking for Local Professionals

Join Fulham Networking Club and Fulham Works for a fun, free networking evening on Thursday 23 May.

Find out more on LinkedIn or RSVP to Dasha by email.

 

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Opportunities to Help Your Business Grow in H&F

There is a lot going on over the next few months to help you grow your business, diversify your skills and network with local organisations.

Book on to our free business advice clinics with advisors specialising in marketing, cost reduction, start-up methodology and more. Or find out what support is on offer from external organisations including the West London Chambers of Commerce and Grow London Local on our support and advice webpage.

If you think opening a market stall might be the next business move for you, learn all you need to know and more at Shepherds Bush Market’s trader academy. Free sessions run every Friday afternoon.

Or cut down on costs and train yourself and your staff with our subsidised, in-person Level 2 Food Safety course at the Macbeth Centre.

Meanwhile, London Tech Week is right around the corner. Taking place across three days at Olympia Events in June, you can learn about the latest tech and what’s right for you and your business with free tickets for start-ups.

 

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Grants of up to £250,000 Available to Address the Cost-of-Living Crisis (England, Wales & Scotland)

In response to the cost-of-living crisis, Social Investment Business (SIB) is making a mixture of unrestricted loans and grants available to help charities and social enterprises to continue to meet the needs of communities in deprived areas of the country. The Cost-of-Living Fund provides non repayable grants ranging from £10,000 to £250,000 to help organisations already assisting people impacted by the cost-of-living crisis to maintain, increase, launch or improve products or services. The grant operates alongside SIB’s Recovery Loan Fund which provides loans of between £150,000 and £1.5 million to organisations based in England, Wales and Scotland. Grants are provided only in conjunction with the Recovery Loan Fund. Applications can be submitted at any time until the 31st December 2024. Grants of up to £250,000 Available to Address the Cost-of-Living Crisis (England, Wales & Scotland)

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Funding to Support Local Community Projects (England, Scotland & Wales)

Grants of up to £10,000 are available to registered charities for projects that positively impact communities across England, Scotland, and Wales. The Morrisons Foundation provides funding to support projects that tackle poverty and social deprivation, enhance community spaces, facilities and services, and improve the health and wellbeing of local communities. The funding will support both capital spend and direct project delivery costs. Priority is given to smaller organisations with an annual income of less than £1 million. Applications can be made at any time. Funding to Support Local Community Projects (England, Scotland & Wales)

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Grants of up to £80,000 to Improve Spaces for Sport (London)

Grants of between £10,000 and £80,000 are available to improve sports spaces and inspire activity in London. The funding is available through London Marathon Group’s Active Spaces Fund to support community groups, schools and other not-for-profit organisations to improve and create spaces where children’ young people and marginalised groups and communities can participate in sport and physical activity. Funding will support capital and/or revenue projects, including building or renovating facilities, purchasing new or replacement equipment, venue hire, coaching costs, and salaries. Expressions of interest can be submitted at any time. Successful, organisations will be invited to submit a full application by the 5th July 2024. Grants of up to £80,000 to Improve Spaces for Sport (London)

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Funding to Improve the Lives of Vulnerable Young People (UK)

Grants of up to £2,400 are available to support the needs of vulnerable children and young people who have experienced a recent crisis or change in life that has had a significant impact on their wellbeing and their education. The funding is being made available through Buttle UK’s Chances for Children Grants to provide a flexible range of support, such as items and activities to support learning and development (laptops, books, wi-fi, educational toys, tuition, etc); clothing and school uniforms; social, sporting and leisure activities; and items for children/young people’s bedrooms. Applications will only be accepted from frontline professionals working for a registered charity, housing association or public sector organisation including schools and colleges. Applications can be made at any time. Funding to Improve the Lives of Vulnerable Young People (UK)

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Grants Available for Community Projects (UK)

Charities, charitable incorporated organisations, and municipally funded museums across the UK can apply for grants of between £10,000 and £25,000 for projects that positively impact local communities. The funding is made available through the Steel Charitable Trust Rolling Grants programme, which supports various projects and activities that make a real impact on arts and heritage, education, environment, health, and social or economic disadvantage. Funding can be used to cover core costs, capital works, and specific projects. Organisations with an annual income of over £50,000 are welcome to apply by the 11th of July, 2024. Grants Available for Community Projects (UK)

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