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.
The next online course is on 13th November 2025.
Find out more and book here: Supporting Vulnerable Clients | IAA Immigration Course
How can you manage financial hardship and your mental health at the same time? Our friends at Sayer Vincent give their top tips. Take a look here.
At a time when cohesion and community have never been more needed, The Kids Network’s mentors are helping to shape a stronger, more compassionate London. Every mentoring session is a quiet act of hope for our shared future. Read stories from our brilliant mentors by choosing the Mentoring tab on this page.
Potential future mentors
Would you like to join our fantastic group of mentors who make London a more connected and kinder place? Sign up to volunteer now and you will be able to attend training before Christmas!
Would you be up for… Our Christmas menu of events:
Switching cards for donations?
Running a secret santa with real purpose?
Taking part in the Santa Run around some amazing London Landmarks?
Have a look at our festive menu of ideas
And if you want to enter a team into the Santa in The City please get in touch with Adam – he will be more than happy to help you set it all up!
Ministers back H&F’s blueprint for connecting young residents with careers in world-leading businesses.
Senior Government ministers joined Hammersmith & Fulham Council to celebrate the Pathway Bond at Parliament on Thursday 23 October, presenting a new initiative that connects young residents with careers in science, technology, engineering, maths, medicine and media (STEM3).
Part of the next phase of H&F’s pioneering industrial strategy, Upstream London, the Pathway Bond brings together businesses and educators to create clear pathways from classroom to career in the industries shaping our future.
H&F Leader Cllr Stephen Cowan told the event that – since its 2017 launch in partnership with Imperial College London – Upstream London has brought more than £6billion of business investment, creating more than 13,000 new STEM3 jobs and making H&F the fastest growing borough in London. Read more
Backed by industry leaders like PRWeek, Campaign, and Third Sector, The Purpose Awards spotlight campaigns across EMEA that use creativity to drive positive causes forward.
Whether you are an Agency/ Brand/ Public Sector/ NGO, this is your opportunity to earn recognition for the outstanding work and impact achieved by your people and teams.
First entry deadline: Thursday 15 January
PRWeek Purpose Awards EMEA 2025 – Entry Kit
Nominate yourself, or a colleague to become a judge:
All entries are meticulously reviewed and scored by an elite panel, handpicked by the editors of PRWeek, Campaign, and Third Sector. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse panel composition to guarantee the most comprehensive and authoritative insight into every submission.
Sports clubs play a vital role at the heart of our communities and often own or rent land and buildings to support their activities. Whether you are a tenant or an owner-occupier, understanding how to manage property issues effectively is key to your club’s long-term success.
During this joint seminar between Russell-Cooke and the Ethical Property Foundation, the panel of speakers will share their knowledge on managing your club’s property issues, as well as guidance on legal structures and statuses available to sports clubs and the benefits of them.
This seminar will cover:
We hope that you will join us on Wednesday 12 November 2025 for expert insights, an opportunity to ask questions and a chance to network with your peers.
Register via the event webpage , or by contacting the Ethical Property Foundation.
The government will announce it Autumn Budget on Thursday 26 November. In this article, Shakira Sharma from Civil Society discusses what will guide this year’s budget and what to look out for. Take a look here.
Grants are available for UK registered charities whose work supports vulnerable and marginalised people experiencing mental health issues, particularly those affected by bereavement, suicide, and online bullying. For its current grants round, the Kristina Martin Charitable Trust is offering a total of £400,000 in funding, which will be allocated across the following themes: homelessness and mental health; the impact of social media on mental health; reducing social isolation; and supporting the mental health of children and young people. Charities with an annual income of under £1 million are eligible to apply. The level of funding awarded for most grants will be determined by the Trustees. Applications open on the 24th October 2025 and close on the 12th December 2025. Funding to Improve Mental Health Support for Vulnerable & Marginalised People (UK)
To boost the Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, the government has extended the Workplace Charging Scheme to support state-funded schools and education institutions to install EV chargepoint sockets at their sites. Eligible institutions in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland can receive 75% off the cost of purchasing and installing chargepoints, up to £2,500 per socket. There is a limit of 40 sockets per institution. Academy trusts can apply for up to a maximum of 40 sockets for each institution within the academy trust. Successful applicants will receive a voucher that is valid for 180 days from the date of issue. The installation must be completed by an authorised installer within this time. The closing date for applications is the 31st March 2026. EV Charging Scheme for Schools & Education Institutions (UK)
This free programme is for women who care about their community and want to be involved in creating positive change – even if they’re not yet sure what that looks like. They don’t need a big plan or to feel confident already – they just need curiosity, commitment and the courage to show up.
The programme is open to women who are living, working, volunteering or studying in Hammersmith & Fulham or North Kensington & Chelsea.
To become an Agent of Change in 2026, applicants will first need to join our programme, which includes four in-person workshops held on Tuesdays (daytime) between January and March 2026.
More information and the application form can be found here.
What participants will gain from the programme:
If you or anyone you know has questions about the programme or would like support completing the application form, they can contact the team at agentsofchange@imperial.ac.uk.
sobus
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Telephone 020 7952 1230
Email info@sobus.org.uk
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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.
