Entries by Carita Magnani

Free Home Energy Visits & Support for Residents

Homes4Health programme provides free home energy visits and support to residents to help them keep warm, make their home energy-efficient, save money on energy bills and improve their health. Delivered by the environmental charity Groundwork London in partnership with the Council, this free service offers health and financial advice to some of Kensington and Chelsea’s residents […]

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We: A Manifesto for Women Everywhere

Author talk 10 March – 6.30pm to 7.30pm Kensington Central Library We are very excited to announce this talk by Jennifer Nadel, who will discuss the book she co-wrote with Gillian Anderson (yes, that Gillian Anderson) – a friend and co-conspirator with whom she concocted an inspiring, empowering and provocative manifesto for change aimed at women everywhere. We […]

Training Opportunities for Tri-Borough Practitioners

Child Sexual Exploitation: A Trauma Focussed Approach Training – Tri-Borough only Date: 31 March 2020 Time: 10:00 – 16:30 Venue: TBC, Tri-Borough The course will support you with the following: Defining what Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is Exploring attitudes regarding CSE whilst challenging myths and stereotypes Understanding risk and vulnerability factors Recognising indicators and signs […]

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Charity Survival & Sustainability

Ahead of his upcoming training course – Charity Survival and Sustainability on 7th April – Graeme provides three articles (so far) in a series, featuring practical tips and tools for organisational sustainability. The capacity of an organisation Income generation Involvement  

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Volunteers Wanted – Gain Experience Working in Adult Social Care, Dementia, Occupational Therapy or Community Music

Shapeshifter Productions, is a performing arts charity based in London. We are in our tenth year of delivering participatory singing workshops called The Smiling Sessions to residential sheltered housing schemes and care homes for the elderly in deprived areas of London. The sessions are delivered by three professional musicians who have many years experience in […]

Widening Access to Dementia Care & Mental Health Support (UK)

Capital grants of up to £40,000 are available for projects that improve the physical environment within which adult and children’s hospices deliver care. The grants will seek to address inequality and widen access to hospice care for people with dementia or a mental health condition. This can be through putting into practice the recommendations or […]

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Carers Cuppa Volunteer

Carers Network have launched a new project called Carers Cuppa in partnership with Charing Cross Hospital. Each hospital will have a designated “Carers Cuppa” table within the hospital cafés, offering a place to support unpaid carers of the sick and disabled. Carers Cuppa Volunteers will reach out to hidden carers and highlight that the Carers […]

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The Guide to Grants for Individuals in Need 2020/21

The ultimate guide for charities and organisations working on the front line, supporting those living in poverty or with complex, multiple needs. “With its straightforward navigation, this guide helps you to quickly and easily identify appropriate grant-giving charities, including smaller local organisations.” Tina Willis, Casework Teamleader, UNISON Thereforyou Look inside Published March 2020: pre-order now