Mayor Launches New Loved & Wanted Fund – Applications Open Now

We are excited to announce the launch of a new grants programme, the Loved and Wanted Fund, which is part of the Mayor of London’s Loved and Wanted campaign.
The Fund will offer grants of up to £60,000 for activities between February 2026 and March 2028 to 15 venue-based community and faith organisations to further strengthen relationships between London’s diverse communities and to improve access to services. This grant will fund activities that range from hosting events to improving access to mental health, employment, financial support and other relevant services. 

The GLA Community Engagement Team will be hosting informational webinars on Microsoft Teams for organisations who would like to learn more about the fund. These will start next week and run through 6 October—registration is through a simple form on the Loved and Wanted Fund webpage https://www.london.gov.uk/loved-and-wanted-fund.

Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 11.59pm on 19th October 2025

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Launch of New London Resilient Communities Programme!

We’re announcing the launch of an exciting and ambitious new programme, London Resilient Communities!

London Resilient Communities is a programme designed to empower communities and strengthen resilience across London. The programme will build on the first ever London Community Resilience Toolkit and pilot project exploring the development of Community Resilience Hubs.

Come and find out about grant funding, training, and wider support by registering here.

We need your help promoting this programme to organisations like yours—far and wide. Please include a link to the webpage within the caption of your social media post.

This event and programme are facilitated by Groundwork, British Red Cross and London Resilience. It is part of a series of promotional events running from September to November 2025. Please let us know any upcoming events with voluntary, community and faith partners that may be relevant.

Let’s work together to help improve the resilience of London’s communities.

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Fulham 10K – Sunday 16th November

The Fulham 10k race, held by RunThrough and presented by Nuun, is on Sunday 16th November, 2025. The race start time will be 9am and the event has an estimated finish time of 11am.

A map of the route and associated road closures can be found using the links below:

https://www.fulham10k.com/course/

https://www.fulham10k.com/road-closure/

Advanced warning signs will be in place 2 weeks prior to the event, warning of disruptions between 6:00am and 12:00pm on the day of the run. All impacted residents are sent a letter 6 and 3 weeks ahead of the event explaining the details of the road closure timings. There will be a residents hotline and information section on the website for impacted residents.

We would actively like to support any local causes with charity places and welcome any local causes to get in touch and receive free charity spots for the run. Please let me know if you know of any potentially interested causes.

Over recent years we have seen companies from all industry sectors take a pro-active approach to these local events, utilising the event to help promote their services, products, internal wellbeing programmes, and even to drive their corporate social responsibility and links to their chosen charity partners. If you’d like to find out more on becoming an event partner please let me know, and I can introduce you to our partnerships team.

If there are any major concerns at this point, please do let me know so that we can seek to resolve them. I will be available to assist at all times, however, if there are any major concerns, if they could be flagged as soon as possible then it would be greatly appreciated. If you have any other questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Ross Franks: info@runthrough.co.uk

 

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DSC: Researcher Required

Do you or someone you know want to land a great job at a fantastic organisation? Well, at DSC we’re looking for someone to join our brilliant Research Team. Our Researchers are the drivers behind DSC’s funding guides and Funds Online information. They provide the charitable sector with award winning analysis, evidence and insight, and they are looking for someone to join them on a permanent contract in 2025! 

Application closing date: 3rd October 2025

View the full vacancy here.

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Sonya Sceats: Charity Leaders Must Unite to Combat Intimidation & Protect Democracy

Freedom from Torture’s billboard campaign outside the Reform Party Conference was not only a statement in support of the torture ban but also a response to the growing far-right intimidation targeting charities that assist refugees. Read more here.

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Event: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers – Peer Learning for Inclusive Volunteer Management

Thursday 18 September 2025 | Online

*Last chance to book*
Would you like some practical strategies for how to embed inclusion into everyday volunteer management?

This event will explore how we can create and develop peer learning opportunities that drive meaningful inclusion in the workplace.

Peer learning is a powerful, people-centred approach to change that invites us to learn from each other, and creates a space where insight and shared challenges become tools for growth. It also helps deepen inclusion and strengthen team dynamics, especially in diverse volunteer settings.

At this event we will address the challenges and offer solutions in fostering psychological safety, embedding allyship, broadening volunteer participation, and responding to lived experiences of exclusion.

Find out more

AVM Conference 2025
­Wednesday 15 & Thursday 16 October 2025 | Online
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The role of volunteer managers is ever evolving, so make sure you don’t miss out on the AVM Conference, providing you with the opportunity to delve into key aspects of our profession.

You’ll gain insights from leading voices and learn about best practices alongside peers from across the sector.

All of the sessions have been designed to inspire, educate and challenge you to think differently about what you do, and include informative keynote speakers and insightful panel discussions.

Plus, you can choose from twelve interactive workshops, all structured around the following themes:

  • The Volunteer Experience: From Recruitment to Retention
  • Building Your Volunteering Infrastructure
  • Inclusive Volunteering: Engaging Diverse Communities
  • Thriving as a Volunteer Manager: Wellbeing and Professional Development

Find out more

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Flexible, Tutor-Supported Online Courses

Our exciting range of Interactive Online Learning Courses are designed to support your clients—whether they’re employed, managing family commitments, or currently a little further from the job market.

These flexible, tutor-supported courses are ideal for learners who need to study around their existing responsibilities, while still gaining valuable qualifications.

Why This Works for Your Clients:

  • Start any day of the week—no waiting for term dates.
  • Level 2 courses must be completed within 12 weeks
  • Level 3 within 90 days (some Level 3 courses may take longer depending on content, which will be discussed at enrolment).
  • Learners receive ongoing tutor support, regular feedback, and access to weekly (Level 2) or monthly (Level 3) drop-in sessions.
  • Upon completion and verification, learners receive a certificate from the awarding body, emailed directly to them.

This delivery model empowers learners to progress at their own pace, with the guidance and structure they need to succeed.

Important Requirements:

  • Learners must have access to a computer or laptop with stable Wi-Fi (smartphones/tablets are not sufficient)
  • Completion of Maths and English evaluations (Entry Level 3 minimum for Level 2)
  • IT assessment for digital courses (Level 1 minimum)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Aged 19+ (20 before 31st August of the academic year)
  • Unemployed and receiving benefits, employed individuals looking to upskill, or economically inactive (self-declaration required)
  • Must have permission to remain in the UK for the next 12 months
  • Not currently enrolled in another funded course or in education
  • Must have appropriate identification and not have completed a similar qualification at the same or higher level

Making a Referral is Simple:
Email aeb@lmpeducation.org and please do copy Heral.chauchan@lmpeducation.org in to the email with your client’s name, course of interest, email, contact number, and confirmation of computer/laptop access. We’ll keep you updated every step of the way.

Please feel free to share this opportunity with your team, colleagues, or wider network. We’re here to support your learners in building confidence, gaining qualifications, and moving closer to their goals.

Let’s empower learners together. www.lmpeducation.org

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FREE Compassionate & Inclusive Leadership Training Online

We’ll be delivering an online Compassionate and Inclusive Leadership training session on Friday, 26th September 2025, from 10:00am to 12:00pm.

This free training is exclusively for the NWL care sector workforce—including teams across Hounslow, Harrow, Hillingdon, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, as well as NWL health and social care students.

Please feel free to share this opportunity with your colleagues, staff, or students. Anyone interested in attending can register by scanning the QR code on the flyer here:

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Funding to Support People with Mental Health Issues (UK-excl. Greater London)

Mental health organisations across the UK can now apply for grants of up to £15,000 to support work with people experiencing moderate or severe mental health conditions. Priority is given to specialist and user-led groups tackling isolation, stigma and discrimination, and can cover running costs, salaries or project expenses, though one-to-one counselling is excluded. Eligible applicants include small community-based charities and not-for-profits, with income usually under £100,000 locally or £250,000 nationally, excluding projects delivered solely in Greater London. The funding is being made available through the Allen Lane Foundation. Awards may be made as single or multi-year grants, averaging £5,000–£6,000. Applications are open until early December for consideration at the Foundation’s February 2026 trustee meeting. Funding to Support People with Mental Health Issues (UK-excl. Greater London)

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Association of Chairs: FREE Peer Support Group for London Chairs & Vice Chairs

Are you keen to talk though issues with other Chairs who share similar challenges and can share experiences and ideas? Do you want to build a network of Chairs who you can chat to?

We’re pleased to offer monthly face-to-face peer support sessions in London, designed to offer you support and help you build a network of Chairs you can call on for ideas, and encouragement. 

This month’s session will be on 23.10.25, 5.30-8.30pm, chaired by the co-chairs of Board Racial Diversity UK, Lena Bheeroo and Dalton Leong. Case study theme: Co-chairs of a new charity come together for the first time, needing to not only build their board, but also develop a strategy for a sustainable future. With their inspirational founder stepping away, how do they keep momentum? What if funding runs out? When does succession planning start?

More info and book your free place here: https://app.sheepcrm.com/aoc/events/aoc-booking-67a4d0533a7f899df961342f/

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