“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)
Registered charities and exempt bodies in London planning building refurbishment 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 applications can be submitted until the 31st March 2025. Funding for Charity Building Projects (London)
Bridging the gaps between Children and Adult Services is essential to safeguard young people, reducing the risk of harm and exploitation. Learn how to overcome cliff edges that leave children unprotected upon entering legal adulthood.
How to ensure we’re delivering the right support for different needs?
This Transitional Safeguarding: Reducing the Risks of Harm and Exploitation online training course gives you the tools to implement fluid approaches, that improve collaboration between services and safeguard young people. We will look at best practice for providing personalised support that embed the voice of the young person throughout.
Led by Steve Baguley, Education and Transition Lead, NWG, specialised in transition planning, with a professional background in education and practical experience as a service manager for Local Authorities Children’s Services. Participants will review a case from the latest Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs) and analyse how services could have worked better.
Learn what a transitional safeguarding framework looks like in practice. Raise your challenges and gain expert feedback from the trainer in a confidential and supportive environment.
We recommend early booking. Take advantage of our early bird discount by using code EARLY4500 to access 20% off.
The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) has launched an open call for organisations across England and Wales that are working to reduce children’s involvement in crime and violence. The aim is to fund and evaluate projects that support 10 to 18-year-olds at risk of or affected by violence, offending or exploitation. Projects must align with one of the following sectors: youth services, children’s services, youth justice, policing, neighbourhoods, health, or education. The fund will support well-established projects that can scale and generate new insights in areas with existing evidence gaps. Proposals are invited from registered charities, companies, statutory bodies, and CICs. Partnerships between organisations and YEF evaluators are also encouraged. Applications can be made at any time. Funding to Reduce the Likelihood of Children Becoming Involved in Crime (England & Wales)
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.