Entries by Carita Magnani

London Community Response Fund

The next wave of London Community Response Fund opened last week Thursday and closes this Thursday 21 Jan. This is the link for details https://londoncommunityresponsefund.org.uk/guidance    

Building a Successful Organisation

There are lots of moving parts involved in building a successful organisation. You can make sure you have everything in check by signing up for our brilliant six-part course starting in February. Characteristics of a successful and sustainable organisation – Friday 26 February Legal, governance and risk management – Monday 1 March Creating an organisational […]

Leading Charities Make Joint Budget Submission

Just before Christmas we learned that the government will announce its next Budget on 3 March. In response, we came together with the other charities that support the #NeverMoreNeeded campaign to get a submission drafted and sent to the Treasury. Based on the campaign’s ‘five point plan’, the submission outlines the ongoing effects of the pandemic […]

Youth Covid-19 Support Fund

The £16.5 million Youth Covid-19 Support Fund is open to grassroots youth clubs, uniformed youth groups, and national youth and umbrella organisations in England, to help to mitigate the impact of lost income during the winter period due to the coronavirus pandemic, and ensure services providing vital support can remain open. The deadline for applications […]

Communicate with Confidence

Knowing how to communicate and promote your organisation during a global pandemic can be tough. Fear not, DSC have a range of courses which will give you the skills you need to do it with confidence. Business Writing Skills – Thursday 4 February Write with confidence in an appropriate style and communicate clearly and concisely. Sign […]

New Episode of Carers Network’s Podcast & Referral Link

The fourth episode of Carers Network’s new podcast series is live and available to stream and download here: https://carers-network.org.uk/new-podcast-episode/ In this episode, Carers Network’s Services Manager Sandie Roberts talks to Sharon Hammond, Project Manager for Working For Carers at Camden Carers. Working For Carers supports unpaid carers and former carers in London, who are aged 25 […]

Youth Workers Recognised as Key Workers

It has been confirmed that Youth Workers with NYA qualifications (or training towards) are now formally recognised as key/ critical workers. Click here to read NYA Readiness Guidance. Click here to read Key Worker Letter.