Entries by Carita Magnani

Independent Age

Independent Age provides advice and support for older age people. In recognition of the fact that our older generation will be one of the groups most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the trustees have released £2 million of funds to help smaller organisations across the UK working with older people hardest hit by the virus. […]

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Small Charities Challenge Fund (SCCF)

The Small Charities Challenge Fund, run by UK Aid Direct and funded by DFID, makes project grants of up to £50,000 to small UK-registered charities and not-for-profit organisations that are seeking to address the Global Goals (officially known as Sustainable Development Goals) to create a better world by ending poverty, fighting inequality and addressing the […]

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Free Courses in England: Mental Health Matters

With one in six adults experiencing common mental health problems every week and suicide being the biggest killer of young men in the UK, there is a clear need for an increased understanding of an issue that affects the lives of so many people. By increasing awareness and learning mental health first aid skills, we […]

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Free Service for H&F Residents Affected by Alcohol Issues

The Alcohol Service is a free service to the residents of, Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster. We are a welcoming service for people having trouble with alcohol use or who are affected by alcohol use issues. We offer a range of services including Family and Carers, Older peoples, and Counselling. At these […]

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Future Learn: Courses & Advice on Mental Health Awareness

Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness week. This year, the theme is kindness. In times of crisis, it’s never been more important to take care of our mental wellbeing and look out for others. To help, we now have brand new courses available to join free, made by experts at top universities and […]

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Mental Health Awareness Week

The Coronavirus pandemic can impact anybody’s mental health, which is why the mental health charity Mind have launched a new campaign called #SpeakYourMind. Reach out to someone who needs a friend with a positive message, or share your top tips for coping to help someone feel they don’t have to face things alone. Find out […]

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UK Aid Direct

Two new funding rounds from UK Aid Direct have opened today. Both the Community Partnership and Impact grants have opened for small to medium organisations who can demonstrate that they will be using the funding to achieve the Global Goals of UK Aid Direct, at the same time addressing the long-term impact of Covid-19 in […]

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Covid-19 Homelessness Response Fund

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced a fund of £6 million for homeless charities directly affected by Coronavirus. This fund was launched on the 14 May and is being administered by Homeless Link. Frontline organisations where over half of their beneficiaries are experiencing homelessness and have a turnover of less than […]

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