Organisers of the London Marathon have launched a scheme to enable 800 new charities to become part of the fundraising event from 2026 onwards. Read more here.
We will be holding the next Hammersmith & Fulham Advice Forum meeting via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 4th December at 11am. This is a meeting for advice organisations in Hammersmith and Fulham to share knowledge and experience. We hope you will be able to join us.
Please find below the Microsoft Teams link to join this event:
Microsoft Teams Need help?
Meeting ID: 379 556 973 313
Passcode: vfQTDA
Agenda to follow. Please contact me if there is anything you would like to add to the agenda:
Dorota Hubiak
Administration Officer
Direct Tel: 02081485273 I Fax: 020 8741 8305 I
Get ready to experience the magic of Christmas like never before! Enter our competition for a chance to win 4 tickets to a spectacular family concert on Sunday, 15th December, featuring The Snowman and The Snowdog live on the big screen with a beautiful orchestral performance by Sinfonia Smith Square.
As the joyful sequel to the beloved classic The Snowman, this enchanting film comes to life with live music, promising a heartwarming experience for all ages. The concert is packed with festive fun, including:
- 🎶 Special introductions from the orchestra
- 🎺 Opportunities for children to meet musicians and try instruments
- 🎅 And a surprise visit from Santa himself!
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to bring your family together for a magical Christmas moment. Enter now for your chance to win tickets to this unforgettable event!
Best of luck to all!
We can’t wait to announce the lucky winner. Stay tuned!
“As part of our operational response to COVID-19, our board of trustees agreed that full-time DSC staff would change to working their hours over four days, rather than five, giving everybody a three-day weekend every week…” Find out more about our move to a 3-day weekend.
“Former charities minister Stuart Andrew has been appointed shadow culture secretary, a move that has been welcomed by the charity sector. Andrew was the minister for civil society as part of the previous Conservative government for two years before the general election in July…” Read more here.
The below facilities can be hired for various activities, such as birthdays, parties, exercise groups, football training/matches etc.
Venue Name: SEAPIA in partnership with JOLOF SPORTS CLUB
Address: Marinefield Rd, SW6 2LL
Contact Name: Monika Pranckeviciute
Contact Number: 02046186466/ 07598436564
Email: info@jolofsports.com
Website: www.jolofsportsclub.com
Description & Capacity:
Indoor Hall (can accomodate up to 50 people) 30 chairs/ 4-5 tables, a couch
Big size child friendly outdoor space can accomodate 50 to 70 children/adults
Outdoor seating area with the roof includes 4 picnic tables
One 5 aside Astro football pitch (with floodlights)
One 3 aside Astro football pitch. (with floodlights)
Toilets (boys/girls/disabled)
Kitchen
Parking available for 1 car (otherwise, paid off street parking)
Accessibility/Notes:
Disabled access
Available to hire during the weekends (Saturday and Sunday) 9.00am – 6.00pm
Cost of Hire: Dependent on the requirements
Venue Type: Community
“Due to rising demand and pressure, a high proportion of charity workers suffer from burnout because of work. However, preventative actions can be put into place to avoid this and improve retention…” Read more here.
The European Youth Foundation (EYF) has launched a special call to support young people from Ukraine affected by the war. Non-governmental youth organisations in the UK and other Council of Europe member states can apply for grants of up to €15,000 to cover the costs of pilot activities. These must be designed for, support and involve young people, and could include peer to peer learning and support, training, workshops, information and counselling, youth workers and youth leaders, and meetings of young people from Ukraine. Additionally, grants of up to €25,000 are available to support international activity projects such as training courses, seminars, camps, conferences, networking and partnership building meetings. Applications for EYF Pilot Activity Grants and International Activity Grants are accepted until the 1st December 2024. Special Call for Activities to Support Young People from Ukraine (UK / Europe)
The Kiln have allocated £10 tickets for The Purist, a high energy comedy featuring DJ sets, rap battles and unforgettable beats:
Lamont, a legendary emcee and Mr Bugz, a hall-of-fame DJ, have been winding up their Musical Theatre loving neighbour Gerry for as long as they can remember. But when two aspiring rappers, Nancy and Val, make them question their attitudes on race, sexuality and music, they’ll need to decide what it really means to keep it real. Heart and humour collide in this unmissable theatrical event.
The £10 tickets are available for performances from Thu 14 to Thu 21 Nov.
You can also book £15 tickets for performances from Sat 23 Nov to Sat 7 Dec.
To book tickets, please call the Box Office on 0207 328 1000 or online using my promo code BID.
(Please note this offer must be booked by Sun 24 Nov)
Not-for-profit organisations led by and for under-represented groups within the LGBT+ community in England can apply for a share of £500,000 in funding to help them stay well-resourced, sustainable and resilient. The LGBT+ Futures: Equity Fund will award grants of up to £25,000 to intersectional organisations working with D/deaf, Disabled, Neurodivergent LGBT+ people; LGBTQIA+ Women; People from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnicities and LGBT+ People of Colour; Older LGBT+ People; and Trans and Non-Binary People. The funding is made available by the Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations in partnership with the National Lottery Community Fund. It is intended to be as flexible as possible. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the 21st of November, 2024. Funding to Support Not-for-Profit LGBT+ Organisations (England)
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.