In an increasingly challenging financial environment for charities, it’s important to consider every opportunity and technique that could give your charity the edge. Read more here.
We’re thrilled to share that Rah Rah Theatre Company has been awarded a Hammersmith & Fulham Community Grant, allowing us to offer FREE live entertainment this summer to care centres and community groups within Hammersmith & Fulham.
We have two fantastic, feel-good shows available and would love the opportunity to perform at your centre. If you’re interested in hosting a performance, simply reply to this email to reserve your slot. Please note that availability is limited and bookings will be confirmed on a first come, first served basis.
As this funding is intended to benefit as many people as possible, we kindly ask that you ensure the logistics of hosting a performance are feasible before confirming, to help avoid cancellations and ensure the grant is used effectively. We ask for a minimum audience of 20 to help create a lively, engaging atmosphere.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss anything before booking, we’d be very happy to chat. A flyer for the shows is attached, and details are below.
Rock Around the Clock – H&F Funded Slots:
A musical comedy love story, set in the 50’s, containing all the popular tunes of that time.
- Tues 24 June – 4pm
- Mon 7 July – 11am
- Mon 7 July – 1.30pm
- Mon 7 July – 3.30pm
Thank You for the Music – H&F Funded Slots:
An inventive and magical show featuring all of ABBA’s greatest hits, full of audience interaction and laugh-out-loud comedy.
- Tues 29 July – 11am
- Tues 29 July – 1.30pm
- Tues 29 July – 4pm
- Wed 6 Aug – 4pm
- Tues 12 Aug – 4pm
- Tues 19 Aug – 4pm
- Mon 25 Aug – 11am
- Mon 25 Aug – 1.30pm
- Mon 25 Aug – 4pm
Guidelines for the funding:
If you are interested, could you please confirm you can meet the following funding requirements:
- The show would be in a community centre or care centre in Hammersmith & Fulham.
- That the audience members will be mostly aged 60 + or adults with learning difficulties.
- That you would be happy to acknowledge the funding for the event through social media or any newsletters you may have, or allow us to do this by taking some pictures of the event and adding them to our social media platforms.
- Take part in a short evaluation of the project.
Please do check out our Facebook page to see all the wonderful feedback we receive from the venues we visit. https://www.facebook.com/RahRahTheatreCompany/
The Fundraising Regulator has launched a digital fundraising badge, which allows charities and other organisations to link directly to their entry on the regulator’s directory. Read more here.
Join us for our annual celebration of the National Co-production Week, hosted by Co-production Matters H&F. This event brings together Disabled residents, council officers, councillors, and community organisations who are working collaboratively to transform local services.
This year’s theme is “Co-production and Independent Living”
In our event, we will explore how we can build the council’s vision for independent living into current and future co-production work, all underpinned by the Social Model of Disability which focuses on removing the barriers for Disabled residents, working towards greater choice, control, and inclusion.
Date: Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Time: 4:00-7:00 PM
Place: Irish Cultural Centre, 5 Black’s Road, Hammersmith W6 9DT
The registration link is already available, so feel free to sign up early.
Light refreshments will be provided. There will be British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters and a palantypist at the event. The venue is wheelchair accessible. Please let us know about your access needs: send us an email to coproduction@lbhf.gov.uk or send a text to 07823 535 858.
Together, we’re making Hammersmith & Fulham the most accessible and inclusive borough in the country!
The event is a Silver Social but the offer of a health conversation is for anyone aged over 18, so any supporting family members/friends not there for the social could also get a free health conversation. Further information
Any communications should include this link Silver Social Series | London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, and the event is ticketed via the link.
LBH&F Finance & Corporate Services are recruiting for a Grant Monitoring Role within their team.
The role covers both support for the administration of the new Community Compass platform, together with leading grant monitoring and reporting requirements.
Salary range: £43,542 – £46,437 per annum
Work location: 145 King Street, London W6 9XY
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 25 April 2025
For more information please follow this link: Grant Monitoring Officer.
Funding is available to support schools and youth organisations in London and Essex with the costs of visiting museums, theatres, science shows and more. The Jack Petchey Foundation’s Educational Visit Grants provide funding of up to £1,200 (£20 per head) for up to two trips per calendar year to schools and clubs that successfully run the Achievement Award Scheme. SEND schools/organisations, pupil referral units, and alternative education provisions can apply for up to £60 per person for day trips and £100 per person for residential trips. The fund aims to help young people develop a wide range of valuable personal and social skills and provide the chance to learn outside of the classroom. Trips must be of educational value, and funding can be used to pay transport or entrance fees. Applications can be made at any time. Grants to Support Educational Visits (London & Essex)
Working pattern: Remote
Contract type: 3 years FTC
Location: Homebased
- Salary: £140 per day
Interview date: Wednesday 14 May 2025 – Online via MS Teams
Thanks to full funding from The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, the programme is completely free to attend. It’s designed for women who have already started a business and are looking to improve their results with practical, accessible support.
Here are the course details again:
Session 1
Thursday 24th April 10am to 1pm – Live Online via Zoom® (presented live)
Session 2
Thursday 1st May 2025 10am to 4pm – In-person at Baseline Studios
Registration link:
We run online management training courses. 10.00 to 12.30. Ninety five pounds. Our website contains descriptions, reviews and booking links – https://nfpworkshops.co.uk/.
13 May Managing Staff
14 May Leadership Skills
20 May Recruiting and Managing Volunteers
10 Jun Project Management
11 Jun Coaching Skills
24 Jun Charity Finance
08 Jul Managing Staff
09 Jul Leadership Skills
22 Jul Recruiting and Managing Volunteers
05 Aug Project Management
06 Aug Charity Trustee Duties
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.