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:
- Meet like-minded people working towards positive community change
- Build confidence, skills and a strong changemaker identity
- Connect with local organisations, including Imperial College London
- Explore what community changes matter most to them
- Use their skills to support others on their changemaking journeys
- Enjoy exclusive ongoing access to future events and opportunities at Imperial College London
- Attend a launch event in April to celebrate officially becoming an Agent of Change and joining our changemakers network
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.
Fulham Library has some surplus furniture – Free to a good home!
Contact:
Richard Grant
Library manager
Libraries & Archives
020 8753 3877
Book a free desk for up to 8 days a month, any weekday, between 9am and 5pm!
Sobus are offering free workspace at Dawes Road Hub for any small, or start-up VCS organisations operating in H&F. To book, please call reception on 020 7952 1230.
Tuesday 14th October, 11am – 3pm:
Hear from a Community Mental Health Link Worker from the H&F North Mental Health Integrated Network Team describe the support that is available, share your experiences and talk openly about mental health, wellbeing, and life’s challenges in a supportive and understanding space. Everyone is welcome!
For more information:
Contact us on info@macwo.org, or 020 82489755.
Energy prices have increased, again and we have secured a large number of vouchers to help support customers over the winter period.
We can support with any rising costs, fuel bank vouchers and dealing with any energy providers.
HEAT provides 1-1 mentoring support and advocacy to vulnerable households in England and Wales. Our team of Energy Mentors provide a holistic, independent, tailored advice to fuel-poor households experiencing energy crises.
We provide ongoing support throughout the process, helping customers understand their options and make informed decisions. This includes:
- Tackling energy emergencies.
- Managing fuel debt and related issues.
- Advocate on your customer’s behalf.
- Accessing energy grants.
- Optimising energy usage and efficiencies.
Please fill in referral form below.
Referral Link: HEAT – Our only live link
We’ve joined Equally Ours and more than 150 civil society leaders in calling on the Prime Minister and his cabinet to provide consistent leadership to advance inclusion, equality and anti-racism, in the face of the increasingly harmful impact of far-right activity on public and political life in the UK. We recommend concrete actions the government can take, working in partnership with civil society, to stand up for everyone’s human rights. Find out more in the new Guardian article here.
In response to the growing crisis of anti-Muslim hate, Muslim Women’s Network UK has set up the Muslim Safety Net (www.muslimsafetynet.org.uk). This new national helpline service, which has gone live will be accompanied by a nationwide campaign in October to encourage Muslims, especially women, to report anti-Muslim hate incidents and reclaim their right to safety, dignity, and justice. A formal launch is being held in parliament on the 15th October 2025.
Here are some tips from Jay Kennedy, DSC’s Director of Policy and Research, on how to build a successful charity campaign. Take a look here.
UK charities can apply for funding of up to £2,500 to enhance their online digital presence. The funding is available to charities with an average annual income of less than £1,000,000 to support digital expenditures that other funders may not cover. The funding will help organisations build websites and apps, digitise services, and purchase digital products. The funding is being made available through the Fat Beehive Foundation, and trustees are particularly keen to support traditionally hard-to-fund organisations, such as those supporting prisoners, refugees, or disadvantaged youth. Applications can be submitted at any time and are reviewed at trustee meetings in April and October. The deadline for applications is the end of September for the October meeting and the end of March for the April meeting. The closing date for the next round of applications is 31 March 2026. Funding to Improve Online Digital Presence for Small Charities (UK)
sobus
20 Dawes Road, London, SW6 7EN
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.