Small and local charities in England and Wales led by and working with d/deaf and disabled people experiencing poverty can apply for a three-year unrestricted grant of up to £75,000. The funding is available through the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales. To be eligible, applicants must be led by the communities they serve, provide advice and/or advocacy on social security, deliver services that meet the individual needs of the Disabled people they support, and have an annual income of between £25,000 and £500,000. The grant application deadline is 5pm on the 28th August 2024. Grants of up to £75,000 for Charities Led by and Working with d/Deaf and Disabled People (England and Wales)
The Department for Education (DfE) offers the Senior Mental Health Lead Training Grant, to support schools and colleges in enhancing their mental health provision. This initiative reflects a growing recognition of the importance of mental health in educational settings. It aims to equip senior leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge to develop a sustainable, whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing. Eligible schools and colleges in England can apply for up to £1,200 in funding. The funding is intended to cover the cost of training for senior mental health leads, enabling them to implement effective mental health strategies within their institutions. The training focuses on developing a whole-school approach to mental health, including promoting positive mental health, early intervention, and managing mental health issues among students. Applications for the Senior Mental Health Lead Training Grant must be submitted by 31st December 2024. Schools and colleges are encouraged to apply as early as possible to secure funding and enhance their mental health provision. Funding to Enhance Mental Health Provision in Schools and Colleges (England)
Small-to-mid-size registered charities helping improve the quality of life of people in the UK, particularly those disadvantaged and vulnerable, can apply for grants of up to £5,000. The funding is being made available through the Hedley Foundation. Each year, the Foundation makes around 250 grants for initiatives that benefit the lives of young people, disabled people, elderly people, the terminally ill, and otherwise disadvantaged people and their carers. Occasional larger sums are given to charities where high impact can be achieved. Applications should be received at least 6 weeks before the next review meeting on the 13th November 2024. Grants to Improve the Quality of Life for Disadvantaged & Vulnerable People (UK)
Join us at our public in-person event to celebrate National Coproduction Week and the work we have done to turn our commitment to co-produce policies and services with residents, into action
This event is being hosted by members of the Co-Production Matters H&F- Making better decisions together in Hammersmith & Fulham
Join us to find out about the co-produced work we are doing locally on housing, H&F Council’s new Civic Campus (which includes the Hammersmith Town Hall), and other building projects, independent living/social care, and digital accessibility as well as information about how you can get involved!
When: Wednesday 3rd July 2024
Time: 1pm – 4pm
(with a break for light refreshments)
Where: The Irish Cultural Centre,
5 Black’s Road,
London, W6 9D
(Wheelchair Accessible)
There will be British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters and a palantypist at the event.
Please forward this message to your contacts so we are able to reach as many people as possible
Click link to register: https://forms.office.com/e/HyrrBn3n8e
The DPO Centre, a leading Data Protection Officer resource centre delivering expert data protection and privacy advice, invites applications to their Charity and Community Fund, which provides charities and not-for-profit organisations access to their data protection consultancy services at an 80% reduced rate. Applicants will receive support from subject matter experts and data protection professionals to help decrease the potential for compliance failure across their organisation, leading to fewer data breaches. Organisations can apply for funding of up to £10,000 towards a range of consultancy services, including data protection training, policy drafting and reviews, data sharing, impact assessments, and gap analysis. The DPO Centre has set aside a £150,000 funding pot, split into 3 application periods throughout the year. The closing date for this application period is the 1st August 2024. Funding Towards Data Protection Consultancy Services (UK)
Here are some tips on how to show your volunteers how much you appreciate them this Volunteers’ Week. Take a look here.
Rob Jackson shares his advice on how to find and recruite fantastic volunteers. Take a look here.
Our upcoming online training course, How to Recruit and Retain a Diverse Board, has been designed to guide you through solutions to the common challenges involved in incorporating under-represented groups into your board.
Taking place online on Tuesday 18 June, the course will be led by governance consultant Claris D’cruz who has 25 years of experience as a charity lawyer and is an EDI lead director on a board which is exceeding its (and its funder’s) EDI goals on board diversity.
View the full programme and book your place todayWhat to expect from this course:
- Learn about the the current trustee landscape and under-represented groups
- Why diversity, lived experience & inclusion matters on your board
- Reviewing your charity’s board composition for skills and diversity
- Challenges and opportunities when recruiting for diversity including attracting those less likely to seek a trusteeship
- Running a successful recruitment campaign (ways of recruiting, tips on attracting the best candidates and interviewing tips)
- Ongoing training and support to retain good trustees
- Opportunity to apply learning to case studies and share experiences with peers
- An expert course leader with 20+ years of experience in the charity sector
- The course will take place via Zoom and you will be provided with documents to support your learning
- A discount of £40 for Governance & Leadership magazine subscribers
The H&F Cost of Living – Summer Alliance Conference is on 11 July.
The Eventbrite link is: H&F Cost of Living – Summer Alliance Conference, 11 July 2024 – sign up for eventbrite tickets
Hammersmith & Fulham Council recently launched an online survey to capture people’s insights and experiences regarding the local voluntary and community sector. Our borough has a vibrant array of these groups which support local residents. Many were instrumental in the community response to the Covid-19 pandemic and more recently the cost-of-living crisis.
We are determined to help maintain a strong and capable third sector that can support our changing communities. We want to build stronger, active, and more connected communities. To do this, we need your help. Please share your feedback for a chance to win a £50 Love2Shop gift card.
The survey can be found by clicking here and will close on 16 June.
sobus
20 Dawes Road, London, SW6 7EN
Telephone 020 7952 1230
Email info@sobus.org.uk
Registered Charity No.1071089
and Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England No.03471416
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.