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Funding to Support Leisure Activities for People with Physical Disabilities

 

Charities or not for profit organisations wishing to provide or organise leisure activities for people with physical disabilities can apply for a grant to help them to deliver their project, service or activity.

The majority of grants awarded are for £5,000 and under.

The funding is being provided through the Bruce Wake Charitable Trust.

Applications can be submitted at any time and applications are considered quarterly by the Trustees.

The Trust was established to encourage and assist the provision of leisure activities for the disabled.

 

The Trustees will consider grant applications related to the provision of leisure activities for the disabled but favour particularly applications whereby the potential beneficiaries meet one or all of the following criteria:

 

  • The potential beneficiaries are physically disabled wheelchair users
  • Improved access for wheelchair users is proposed
  • A sporting or leisure activity involving disabled wheelchair users is proposed

Click here to complete an application for a grant or click here to see more details.

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Funding to Support Youth Organisations

Paul Hamlyn Foundation was established by Paul Hamlyn in 1987. Upon his death in 2001, he left most of his estate to the Foundation, creating one of the largest independent grant-making foundations in the UK.

The Youth Fund supports organisations whose main purpose is about helping young people (aged 14-25) in the most precarious positions, where making the transition to adult independence is most challenging.

The Fund supports organisations which work with young people experiencing disadvantage in a way that recognises and builds on their strengths and potential – we refer to this as an asset-based approach.

Such approaches can include ‘strengths-based’, ‘advantaged thinking’, or ‘asset-based community development’ practices.

 

Organisations may be planning to grow their impact by:

  • Replicating a programme or service
  • Widening the reach of an idea or innovation
  • Spreading a technology or skill
  • Advancing policy or enhancing its implementation
  • Influencing attitudes

 

The Fund will provide core funding to organisations within the youth sector and outside.

This is a direct response to what we heard in our strategy consultation – that, in order to achieve greatest positive impact in the lives of young people, organisations need to achieve a balance of stability, continuity and flexibility.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

 

Click here to see more details.

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Mayor of London’s Office campaign

 

The Mayor of London’s Office is working with ConnectSport to show how sport and physical activity are benefitting people across London.

You don’t need to be a sport organisation to take part.

Physical activity just needs to be part of what you do.

 

To take part simply to create a short video on your smartphone about who your organisation is, what you do, where, when and why.

You can use existing video.

Then upload it to YouTube and submit it with a short description at www.connectsport.co.uk/enter.

If you haven’t got a YouTube channel, ConnectSport can host the video for you.

 

If people in your activities don’t want to be filmed, one person talking will be fine.

It’s the message, not video production, that counts.

Videos will be showcased on ConnectSport.co.uk and social media.

 

Each month one organisation will receive £250 towards their work.

View other entries at www.connectsport.co.uk/stronger-communities-through-sport.

 

 

www.connectsport.co.uk

@ConnectSport

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Women’s Wellness Event

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Women’s Wellness Event in collaboration with SASH, Jo’s Trust and the H&F and central London Cervical Screening Project Teams to celebrate Cervical Screening Awareness Week.

 

The day will begin with a talk from Jo’s Trust about raising awareness of cervical cancer and the importance of cervical screening (also known as smear testing).

 

Hammersmith and Fulham and Central London Cervical Screening Project Teams will introduce the new, easy and convenient way to book a cervical screening appointment.

 

After lunch SASH will run a series of wellbeing and empowerment sessions on breast health, self-care and women in leadership.

 

There will also be opportunities to do crafting.

 

To book a free ticket:

http://bit.ly/2w2VpDB

 

Wednesday 12th June

10.30 am – 2.30 pm

White City Community Centre, India Way, W12 7QT

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First Aid Training

 

First Aid Training gives you the skills and knowledge needed to handle an emergency situation.

 

Acknowledging Youths CIC is a not for profit organisation; we are planning to provide FREE First Aid Training to the young people of Tower Hamlets, Hammersmith & Fulham – our aim is for them to become Trainers delivering courses commercially and to their wider community.

Saving local lives… not taking them…

 

Click here to view/download the flyer.

 

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AY GROUP COMMUNITY SERVICES CIC

 

AY Group Community Services CIC is a not for profit organisation which is planning to provide a Community Hub where people of all ages, cultures and abilities are encouraged to use the community facilities offered.

 

Our vision is to offer a facility that will provide social, educational, recreational and wellbeing activities in a safe and secure community environment. It will also promote community cohesion through dialogue and discussions at the centre where all groups from diverse backgrounds will be welcome. We will attract new groups and maintain our existing groups.

 

Click here to view/download the flyer.

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The Foundation for Social Improvement – Digital learning opportunities for fundraisers & charity leaders

If you are charity leader (Trustees, Chief Execs, and senior staff) who needs some additional support, The Foundation for Social Improvement will be running popular set of 60-minute webinars again the following week.

These opportunities have limited space as they emphasise activities and interaction with your trainer – along with opportunities for Q&A throughout the session.

 

The Foundation for Social Improvement aim is to improve your knowledge, skills and confidence without you having to leave the comfort of your office.

 

13th June – 60-minute webinars
This 60-minute series is specifically designed for Charity Leaders with topics including:

  • Good Governance
  • Strategy & Business Planning
  • Fundraising

 

“This was an excellent course, as I would have said about all the courses I have attended from FSI. Their usefulness and accessibility for small charities can’t be underestimated, and I have recommended them to everyone I think would benefit”
 – Margaret, North Lancashire Counselling service.

 

Click here to see more details.

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Patient Participation Group Awareness Week

Healthwatch Logo

 

 

12th June marks the start of PPG Awareness Week!

Come together to celebrate the work of our local Patient Participation Groups!

 

Patient Participation Group (PPG) is a group made up of:

– Practice patients aged 16 years and over

– Carers of registered patients

– Members of the GP Practice staff

 

What do PPGs do?

– Review patients’ surveys, such as the Family and Friends Test

– Listen to patients’ stories and views

– Explore ideas and suggestions on how to improve patients’ experiences in GP practices

– Discuss with GP practice staff an action plan for service improvements

– Monitor the implementation of the service improvement action plan

– Run small projects around patients’ education, health promotion, and improvements to the GP practice’s environment.

 

To see PPGs Outreach Leaflet please click here.

 

If you would like to know more about PPGs in Kensington & Chelsea, Queen’s Park or Paddington, please get in touch with the project coordinator, Odeta Pakalnyte
Email: odeta.pakalnyte@healthwatchcentralwestlondon.org

If you would like to know more about PPGs in Westminster, please get in touch with our patient engagement officer, Jill Prawer.
Email: jill.prawer@healthwatchcentralwestlondon.org

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Effective Fundraising Strategy

 

You can have piles of good ideas for how to raise funds for your organisation.

But to be really successful, you need to have a well thought out, coherent fundraising strategy in place to tie them all together.

 

This course, for those with some experience, will teach you all you need to know about how to plan, manage and maximise resources with a clear strategy.

 

You’ll come away knowing which sources to look at for money, and where your organisation should go next with fundraising.

 

What will it cover?

 

  • The reality of fundraising in the UK – statistics, facts and figures
  • How to motivate your donors and maximise donations to your cause
  • Basic fundraising techniques and useful tools to raise money from individual donors, major donors, corporate support, trusts and foundations
  • Making an appeal: how to present it to funders and communicate effectively
  • Case studies – what do others do better and how can we learn from others’ mistakes and successes?

 

Click here to see more details and book your ticket.

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Small Charity Week – Big Advice Day

Big Advice Day 2019 will involve a national London event, as well as various regional events across the country, where small and local charities and community groups (those with a turnover up to £1 million) access free expert 1:1 advice on a variety of topics.

 

The Foundation for Social Improvement (FSI) is hosting its annual Big Advice Day in Central London, with a host of brilliant experts signing up to share their experience and expertise on a range of different subjects.

 

If you need support in any of the following areas, plus more, just sign up today and we’ll do our best to match you with expert advisors to cover all of the queries you submit:

  • Fundraising – all areas from Digital to Legacies…
  • Marketing and digital – PR, email strategies, using analytics tools, social media, search engine optimisation, digital content…
  • Business Planning and Strategy
  • Finance
  • HR
  • Governance
  • Policy
  • Legal advice
  • IT, technology and software support
  • Plus many more

 

Click here to see more details and to book your ticket.

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