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)
Registered charities (including Schools registered as charities for young people with disabilities) that work with disadvantaged children under 25 can apply for funding of up to £10,000. Of particular interest are projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential and educational activities that develop learning, motivation and skills. Projects could, for example, support special educational needs, address behavioural problems, promote citizenship, parenting, or life skills. Preference will be given to projects piloting new approaches to disseminate the outcomes to a wider audience. The funding is being made available through the Ironmongers Company’s grants programme. The next closing date for applications is the The next deadline for applications is the 15th December 2024. Funding to Enable Disadvantaged Young People Reach their Potential (UK)
The chancellor’s autumn budget statement announced changes that will potentially have a devastating impact on the charity and voluntary sector. It is estimated that the sector’s total increased cost of employer National Insurance Contributions will be £1.4bn per year.
Charities are already in a dire situation, struggling to juggle the soaring demand for their services, while their own costs escalate and funding declines. The decision to increase employer NICs across the charity sector- and not to create an exemption – will be another major strain on their limited resources.
NCVO and ACEVO have issued a joint letter to the chancellor to outline their concerns for the sector. You can make your voice heard too.
Co-sign the open letter to the chancellor and join NCVO and ACEVO in calling for a commitment to safeguard charities from increased employer NICs.
Celebrate Trustees’ Week by empowering your Board with our best-selling governance book, It’s a Battle on the Board. Authored by Debra Allcock Tyler, this essential guide blends leadership theory with practical insights and real-life examples.
Key topics include:
- Understanding your role as a trustee
- Collaborating effectively with fellow trustees and the CEO
- Navigating information and financial challenges
- The psychology behind decision-making
- Managing risk and handling crises
This book is a must-read for all charity trustees. Order all of your Board a copy here and equip them with the tools they need to succeed!
For organisations supporting residents who may be working with residents who are in work, or looking for a job, but need support with health-related challenges, Workwell can offer support. Workwell works with individuals to figure out what they need, offering support from our team and other local services.
Our Work and Health Coach will make sure they get the right support to find or stay in the right job.
Workwell is available to anyone age 16+, and who lives or has a GP in H&F, Brent, Harrow, Hillingdon, Ealing, Westminster or Kensington & Chelsea.
An event to introduce Workwell has been arranged for 15th November – please see the details below.
Name: Transforming Lives Together: A United Approach to Health and Employment Support
Date & Time: Friday 15th November 2024, 10.00am – 12.00pm
Location: The Drum Wembley, Engineers Way, Wembley Park, HA9 0FJ
Book your free ticket: https://bit.ly/workwell-west
For more information call Jamal on: 0207 101 3426 or download the poster above.
Applications are now open for the eBay Circular Fashion Fund, which supports small UK businesses specialising in circular fashion solutions and sustainable practices.
The Fund will enable charities, social enterprise and small businesses to invest in and bring new technology and services to the market that can help people think and shop differently.
Successful applicants will receive up to £50,000 in funding, bespoke mentoring, and networking opportunities. The overall winner will have the opportunity to be awarded “eBay Circular Fashion Innovator of the Year” and receive an additional investment of up to $300,000.
The closing date for applications is the 15th November 2024.
Useful Links:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sml/circular-fashion-innovation-fund-apply
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Sobus’ contacts are being offered a 20% discount for general GP appointments at Dr. Dropin, Fulham Road. The clinic is only a minute’s walk from Dawes Road Hub, Fulham and also offers physiotherapy and dermatology services. The discount is for general GP consultations and expires on 01/01/25.
