The latest conference agenda is now online, for all the latest developments, download your copy here and book your place for an inspiring day of learning. With substantial discounts for charity teams and the flexibility to attend sessions across all conference streams, we’re confident that that the day combines great value with plenty of practical ideas and solutions for your organisation’s technology challenges.
Applications for the Sheila McKechnie Foundation’s flagship Influencing Change programme are now open. The five-day training programme is for campaigners working in London who want to take their skills to the next level. Participants begin with a deep immersion in how social change is happening today, looking at key drivers and emerging trends. We will then cover how to design and activate a campaign, from planning to final evaluation. You’ll leave with new knowledge and tools, and the confidence and networks to help you make the change you seek. To find out more, visit: http://smk.org.uk/5-day-workshop/ Deadline for applications is 5pm Friday 6th December. Participants will hear from leading thinkers and practitioners in the campaign community. Previous courses have featured campaigning heavyweights, such as No More Page 3, Shelter, Friends of the Earth, NSPCC, The Hillsborough Campaign and 38 degrees. The start date is 21st January, each day will take place at Trust for London, 4 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4UP. Prices start at £950 and go down to as little as £0. So that people can find out more before they apply, we’re running a free one-hour breakfast taster session on Tuesday 5th November (9-10am) at The Foundry, 17 Oval, London, SE11 5RR. To book your place on the taster session, email info@smk.org.uk
Dear friends and neighbours, Please see below for upcoming opportunities taking place in the local area. LOL-Lab 2019 – Apply now Are you keen to get involved in an experiment in funny? If so, why not apply for LOL-Lab 2019? A free programme for local residents to try their hand at stand-up comedy, training alongside Imperial College researchers. Over four free training sessions led by a professional comedy trainer and Lol Labbers from 2018, you will learn how to produce and deliver your very own stand-up with fellow residents and researchers from Imperial College London! At the end of the training, everyone taking part has the chance to show off their new skills at a comedy showcase event at the Queen’s Tavern, White City and raise money for a local cause. “Comedy is a medium for breaking down barriers and getting people talking to one another about things they share in common.” Lol Lab participant 2018. The process of devising a stand-up routine allows you to work on communication skills, build confidence in public speaking and learn about science in an informal setting, as well as being an excellent and innovative way of improving the connections between the public and researchers in the local area. No experience or smart jokes required – you bring the energy and we’ll bring the training! Training sessions: Wednesday 27th November, 18.00 – 20.00 Wednesday 4th December, 18.00 – 20.00 Monday 9th December, 18.00 – 20.00 Wednesday 11th December, 18.00 – 20.00 Finale – Friday 13th December – 20.00 Location: The Invention Rooms, White City. Interested? Sign up here. Please note, places are limited at the deadline is Wednesday 6th November. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Keisha on k.khyne-sam@imperial.ac.uk. Agent of Change Autumn Networking Event – Register today Are you female living or working in the North of Hammersmith and Fulham? Are you passionate about making or supporting positive change locally? If so, we would love for you to join us on Wednesday 13th November at The Invention Rooms, White City from 18.00 – 20.30. Agents of Change is a unique, community based, quarterly network and leadership programme for women who live and work in the North of Hammersmith and Fulham. Supported by a consortium of local organisations which include Imperial College London, Hammersmith United Charities, LBHF and The Lyric. Agents of Change recognises the fundamental role of female leadership in communities and is working to build a long-term local network, which supports women to fulfil their potential in a wide variety of roles. In addition to the network, we run a free 6-month community leadership programme, designed by local women, for women. At our autumn networking event, you’ll hear from inspirational leaders, meet and connect with local women from across the north of LBHF and find out how you can support or connect with female change makers in the local area. To find out more about Agents of Change, please visit: https://www.agentsofchange-whitecity.co.uk/ and to register for the event please click here. Maker Challenge – Apply for January 2020 Do you know someone aged 14 – 18 who likes making? Applications for our Maker Challenge programme are now open! Over 12 weeks, local young people aged 14-18 will prototype, design and make with access to cutting-edge equipment in our state-of-the-art workshop. We’ll teach a crash-course in 3D printing, laser-cutting, woodworking, electronics, programming and working with materials. At the end of the programme, everyone will present their creation and prizes will be awarded to the most creative designs. Dates: Every Tuesday or Thursday evening (4.30pm-7.30pm) from January 11th-April 4th. This includes 4 weekend sessions (11/01, 12/01 or 18/01, 15/02, 04/04); no sessions take place during half-term. Location: Makerspace, The Invention Rooms, White City. Application deadline: Sunday 15th December 2019 To apply please click here. if you have any questions, or would like to discuss your application, please contact Rebecca on r.sweeney@imperial.ac.uk.
We are looking for a Development Officer to support Hackney’s voluntary & community sector to meet the needs of Hackney residents. With a particular focus on BAMER community groups, small and grass root organisations.The role will also provide advice, capacity building and organisational development support to existing and new voluntary and community organisations operating in Hackney. Conditions of work- Salary: £28-£32,000 pa pro rata Hours: 3 days per week, 9.30 – 5.30pm. Work outside of these hours will be necessary as required and will be compensated for with corresponding time in lieu Notice period: 1 month For further information please download the job description. To apply- Please complete the personal information form, the application form and the equality & diversity monitoring forms, available to download below, and return to recruitment@hcvs.org.uk by 9.30am on Wednesday 6 November 2019. Interviews are on 12 or 13 November. Hackney CVS strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Documents- Personal details Job description Application form
The experience of being European in the UK is changing: and so, therefore, is the role of the third sector in attending to the needs of our communities. But are we adapting adequately to the changing needs of our population? Do we understand the potential implications of current changes on the groups we serve? Join New Europeans and the Brexit Civil Society Alliance on November 19th from 4.30 – 7pm at City Hall for a discussion of key issues for Europeans – and therefore, for the third sector. We will be touching on the EU Settlement Scheme; hate crime and discrimination; and representation and community cohesion. We will also be launching the results of New Europeans’ research on the preparedness of the sector to support clients accessing the Settlement Scheme (the survey is still open until November 6th – please participate here). We are particularly interested in inviting organisations to who do not already work in the immigration, migrant integration or advice sectors. We want to share and explore how these issues affect the third sector as a whole. The event is free but registration is required. Book your place here.
A small, private office has become available at our business hub on Dawes Road in Fulham, which is within walking distance of all local amenities and transport links (Fulham Broadway Tube Station and a variety of bus routes). The office has four desk spaces and three large storage cupboards and would ideally suit a single organisation requiring their own private space. To view the office or to make enquiries, please call Dawes Road Hub: 02079521230 Or email: sue.spiller@b29ab5c8692d7e7444b83a9dfaae2a38-18455.sites.k-hosting.co.uk / carita.magnani@b29ab5c8692d7e7444b83a9dfaae2a38-18455.sites.k-hosting.co.uk
Equipment Grants for Disabled and Disadvantaged Young People If your project is in the UK or Ireland and shares our aim of making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people through a commitment to quality charitable work, it may be eligible for a Wooden Spoon grant. We ask that you review our qualifying criteria below before completing and returning an application form to projects@woodenspoon.org.uk or by post to the national office. Qualifying Criteria If a project is a physical, tangible asset of a permanent nature, the following must apply: It must have a minimum predicted life span of five years (preferably ten), be non-transferable and of a permanent nature. Special consideration may be given to funding life-enhancing/medical equipment if it can be shown that the useable life of such equipment is likely to be at least five years. Grants will not be considered for salaries, administration costs, professional fees and on-going overheads related to a capital project. If a project is educational or disability sports-focused, the following must apply: There must be a key rugby element to engage children and young people. It must have a clearly-defined brief detailing the project’s need and objectives; stakeholders; description of participants (age, gender, geography); recruitment of participants; project activity and budget; legacy planning; monitoring and evaluation and mechanism for reporting to Wooden Spoon. Grants will be considered for kit and equipment, salaries and administration costs. Projects must: Enhance and support the lives of children and young people (under the age of 25) who are disadvantaged physically, mentally or socially. Work directly with children and young people and have a positive influence on their lives as a result of the activities or service provided. Benefit those located in the UK or Ireland. Support a group – we cannot make grants to individuals. While there is neither a minimum nor maximum grant level, it is unlikely projects of a physical nature under £5,000 in value will have sufficient substance and scale to qualify under the “projected life span” criteria. See examples of successful projects here. How to Apply If you think you are eligible for a Wooden Spoon grant, please download our Application Form (August 2018). If you are unsure if your project meets our criteria please complete our Expression of Wish Form for an initial assessment. Once completed as fully as possible, forms can be returned to projects@woodenspoon.org.uk or by post to Wooden Spoon, Sentinel House, Ancells Business Park, Harvest Crescent, Fleet GU51 2UZ. Application Notes All projects should have a clearly-defined brief detailing: Need and objectives Stakeholders Description of participants (age, gender, geography) Recruitment of participants Activity Budget Legacy planning Monitoring/evaluation Mechanism for reporting to Wooden Spoon Click here to see more details.
Training in London: 12th, 13th & 14th November 2019 Next event in London will offer nearly 300 delegate training places, so that all small charities can access the skills they need to become self sustaining. Training sessions cover a wide range of fundraising techniques and back office skills delivered by experienced and knowledgeable trainers. Venue: Amnesty International, 25 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EA Time: 9:45 – 16.30 (registration 09.15-09:45) Click here to visit their website to find out more and book your space.