FREE Money Course Workshop for H&F Residents

Crosslight Advice is a local debt advice and money education charity with a branch in Hammersmith.  

Our upcoming Money Course  starts on Monday 22nd September at St Paul’s, Hammersmith, W6 9PJ – we will be running both a daytime and evening session to try and cater for everyone. The aim of this course is to help people feel more confident and in control of their finances and equip them with the practical skills they need to manage their money effectively.  

The course is relaxed and interactive, free to attend, and takes place over three weeks with a 2-hour session held each time – a free meal is also included. Anyone interested can find out more about the course or sign up here. 

 

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The Importance of Reporting to Your Board

DSC’s CEO, Debra Allcock Tyler, has recently gone viral on LinkedIn, with her post really resonating with CEOs and Trustees within the sector. Take a look at her powerful words on reporting here.

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Wilde Foundation Require Administration Officer

We’re Hiring: Administration Officer
Part-time | 2 days a week | 4 hours per day | Hybrid (Remote + West London)
Salary: £14 per hour

Reporting to CEO

Your role will include:

  • Managing monthly accounts and keeping client records up to date
  • Compiling creative/wellbeing content for our monthly e-newsletter using MailChimp
  • Assisting with social media, marketing content, and website updates
  • Supporting the writing and sourcing of funding bids
  • Attending in-person and online meetings 
  • Representing WILDE at events and with partner organisations

You should have:

  • Strong admin and communication skills
  • Confidence with writing, emails, and digital tools (social media, newsletters)
  • Passion for empowering communities and inclusive storytelling
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative

Bonus if you have:

Experience in a charity or community arts setting
Knowledge of funding/grant applications
Creative tools experience (e.g., Canva, WordPress, Mailchimp)

To Apply:

Please send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you’d like to join WILDE to wilde2000@btopenworld.com

Deadline: 27th September 2025, 5pm

We especially welcome applications from women from minoritised backgrounds.

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Wilde Foundation Require Communications Officer

We’re Hiring: Communications Officer

Part-time | 2 days a week | 4 hours per day | Hybrid (Remote + West London)

Salary: £14 per hour

Reporting to CEO

The WILDE Foundation (TWF) – Hammersmith & Fulham

About the organisation: We specialise in creative writing programs that empower and support survivors of domestic violence and women facing isolation, loneliness, or depression. Through storytelling, we foster healing, self-expression, and resilience, offering a safe space where creativity becomes a pathway to recovery and growth. Our unique focus combines creativity with advocacy, attracting those passionate about using words as a tool for change.

You’ll help amplify underrepresented voices, build our brand, grow our audience, and bring our creative and community work to life across social media, newsletters, PR, and events.

You’ll need:

  • Great writing & digital content skills
  • Confidence using Canva, Mailchimp, WordPress
  • A commitment to inclusion and community voice
  • A creative spark + eye for detail

Responsibilities:

Content creation:

  • Capture and develop compelling content for marketing materials, including social media posts, website copy, blog posts, newsletters and other promotional materials
  • Maintain websites, create graphic designs and videos to create multimedia content that showcases TWF projects, successes and impact
  • Ensure consistency in messaging and branding across all marketing channels
  • Manage and maintain TWF websites
  • Develop Marketing Campaigns
  • Assist in creating and executing comprehensive marketing campaigns to raise awareness of TWF and its services
  • Collaborate with TWF Team to identify key messages and target audiences for each campaign
  • Utilise various channels, including social media, email marketing, newsletters and traditional advertising to reach and engage with the community.
  • Events & Projects promotion
  • Support the planning and promotion of events and projects
  • Develop event marketing materials, including invitations, posters and social media graphics
  • Coordinate with event organisers to maximise attendance and engagement

To Apply:

Please send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you’d like to join WILDE to wilde2000@btopenworld.com

Deadline: 27th September 2025, 5pm

We especially welcome applications from women from minoritised backgrounds.

 

 

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Working With Vulnerable Clients Training Course

This course is specifically tailored for professionals engaging with individuals from vulnerable backgrounds and aims to provide comprehensive support in addressing mental health challenges and trauma-related experiences among their clients. Online on 4th September 2025 and 13th November 2025.

Working With Vulnerable Clients Training Course | Online Delivery

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Charity Updates from DSC

Government urged to clarify future of EU replacement funding for charities

“The government has been asked to clarify its plans to succeed the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), which replaced funding for communities from the European Union under the previous Conservative government…” Learn more here.

Charity Digital Code of Practice 2025 – what’s changed and why it matters

“When we published the first Charity Digital Code of Practice in 2018, none of us predicted that within two years, a global pandemic would force the entire sector online overnight. Nor could we have foreseen that by 2025, artificial intelligence would be the technology everyone was talking about, and worrying about…” Read more here.

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Education Bursaries Available to Disadvantaged Young People (London)

Young Londoners preparing for higher education or vocational training can now apply for bursaries of between £1,000 and £2,000 from the Portal Trust. The scheme supports 18–25-year-olds from low-income or disadvantaged backgrounds who permanently reside in specified inner London boroughs. Awards are made according to individual need, overall demand, and the Trust’s available budget, helping to cover tuition fees, equipment, and living costs. The deadline to submit applications is 25th November 2025. Education Bursaries Available to Disadvantaged Young People (London)

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Rebel School’s New Programme

Got a side hustle idea but don’t know where to start?

We’ll show you how to choose the right one, test it without spending money, and make your first sale, all in a way that fits around full or part-time work, caring responsibilities, or stay-at-home parenting. 

It’s all part of The Rebel School’s 10-week Side Hustle Experiment starting 8th September.

  • Monday night sessions 
  • Thursday night Q&A 
  • Or watch anytime on-demand 

Reserve your space now: therebelschool.com/sidehustle 

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DSC Fundraising Tips

Hang on in there, grant fundraisers

In this new article, Neela Jane Stansfield, Major Trusts Specialist, offers up some motivational tips for grants fundraisers who just need a little push in the right direction. Take a look here.

The future of corporate charity support

Stuart Cole explores the evolving landscape of corporate charity support, highlighting a shift toward “blended giving” – a combination of financial and in-kind contributions that better meet the diverse needs of charities. Learn more here.

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Job Vacancy with Fulham Good Neighbours

The role will recruit, train and coordinate our volunteers and also lead the Neighbour Scheme and Befriending schemes.   Our award-winning charity works with older people and those with disabilities who live in Fulham and is run from our busy community centre in Fulham. 

Deadline for applications: 9am Wednesday, 17 September 2025

https://www.fulhamgoodneighbours.org/who-we-are/vacancies

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