VCS trainings that were due to take place before the 24th February have now been postponed.
This is to ensure a proper promotion in the lead up to these sessions, so that as many people as possible are able to make use of them.
Groups should look out for updates on HF Community Compass.
Michelle Benson, Founder of Culture of Philanthropy, offers her tips for using LinkedIn as a relationship-building tool for fundraisers. Gain some tips on using LinkedIn here.
Jay Kennedy highlights the new Charity Commission guidance, urging trustees and leaders to report serious incidents and strengthen safeguards. Take a look here.
Huge congratulations to Jazz Brown who is awarded the British Empire Medal and the distinguished list includes Hammersmith comedian Bill Bailey, charity and cultural leaders and NHS experts.
Raquel Garrido-Soriano from Visionary shares her personal journey into the sight loss sector and reflects on how embedding accessibility as a core, evolving practice through small, practical steps can create genuinely inclusive documents, conversations and organisations. Take a look here.
This Guardian article explores the challenges facing the voluntary sector as it attempts to cope with an ongoing funding crisis. Take a look here.
NCVO has published a report that explores the impact of the rise in extremism on the voluntary sector. Give it a read here.
DSC’s digital guide on responding to racism offers practical steps for charities to safeguard themselves and maintain their operations helps organisations reassess their strategic planning and stand in solidarity with others to combat racism and bigotry. Take a look here.
Please if you have symptoms of flu: coughing, sneezing or fever – help stop the spread.
Stay home if you can and wear a mask around other people.
Look after yourself, rest, keep warm take paracetamol or ibuprofen to lower your temperature and treat aches and pains.
Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
If you need medical help or advice use NHS 111 online or over the phone from home.
Please do not travel to our hospitals or emergency services.
Help stop the spread.
More information➡️ www.nhs.uk/conditions/flu
If you are eligible for a flu vaccination:
Access to urgent dental appointments has been improved, don’t suffer with painful tooth problems, you can now call NHS 111 to get help.
Appointments can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week through NHS 111 — either online or by calling 111.
What the service covers
Urgent dental appointments are there to help people experiencing serious dental problems, including:
How to access care
You do not need to be registered with a dentist to use this service. Anyone in need of urgent advice or treatment can contact NHS 111.
More information about urgent dental conditions is available at NHS.uk/urgentdentalcare.
Autumn Budget 2025 – Christmas cheer or bah humbug? It’s up for debate!
Hot off the press, our new article by Jay Kennedy, Director of Policy and Research at DSC, delves into the turbulent Budget season filled with leaks and uncertainty, which left charities questioning whether to anticipate positive changes or unwelcome challenges.
Jay outlines the promising measures announced in the Budget, such as the removal of the two-child limit and new VAT relief, while also addressing ongoing concerns like impending tax and compliance reforms. Read the full analysis here.
sobus
20 Dawes Road, London, SW6 7EN
Telephone 020 7952 1230
Email info@sobus.org.uk
Registered Charity No.1071089
and Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England No.03471416
Sobus is a new Community Development Agency for Hammersmith & Fulham. It has been created through the merger of the Community and Voluntary Sector Association Hammersmith & Fulham (CaVSA) and the Fulham Community Partnership Trust (FCPT). Building on the strengths of both organisations, sobus aims to provide a wider range of support services for local charities, community groups, social enterprises and start up businesses.
