Entries by Carita Magnani

Business and Academic Partnerships: Apply for Funding (UK)

Businesses across the UK are being invited to collaborate with an academic or research organisation on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), a scheme that helps businesses and not for profit organisations to innovate and grow. Up to £40 million in total is available for part funding of KTPs that will offer businesses the opportunity to […]

National Lockdown Rules in Force from 5th November

With another national lockdown coming into force across England on 5th November, businesses and self-employed people will be impacted by additional restrictions and closures. These include: All non-essential retail venues must close. However, businesses can offer delivery or click-and-collect of goods so you may want to look into this to retain some revenue. Hospitality, leisure […]

Have Your Say! 0-19 Healthy Child Programme Consultation Ends on 11th November

Please see link to the currently running consultation about the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme in Hammersmith and Fulham – https://0to19healthychildprogramme.commonplace.is/ We are very keen to hear your views and gain your valuable insight, as professionals who support children, young people and families as well as the users themselves, about the current school nursing and health […]

The Smile Brigade – Volunteering

With your help, last month we reached a huge milestone having successfully saved over 100 tonnes of surplus food from the landfill and offset 350 tonnes of greenhouse gasses in the process.  In just 32 weeks since we began our emergency food operation in response to the crisis we have provided 93,000 free meals and […]

Have your say in the SMK Campaigner Survey 2020

Every year, SMK publishes a snapshot of what the world is like for campaigners. In 2020, as we imagine the UK post-pandemic and post-Brexit, it’s critical that we understand the campaigning environment. Whether you’re a campaigner, activist, organiser, volunteer or trustee… if you work to create social change, this survey is for you. Closes 16 […]

Grants for Older People on Low Incomes (England & Wales)

Small grants of up to £500 are available to support vulnerable older people living on low incomes in England and Wales. Friends of the Elderly currently have four grant streams open for older people who are of/over state pension age, have savings of less than £4,000, and who do not fit the criteria for other […]