Here’s June’s update on policy news and events from around the sector, including a new report highlighting the need for small grants and some updates from the Charity Commission on the Charity Act 2022. Take a look here.
Our latest research, conducted in partnership with Fast Track Cities, helps us better understand how the needs of people affected by HIV have changed since the pandemic, and the resilience and readiness of the voluntary sector to meet these needs. Download the report for free here.
LBHF Community Safety Unit
Anti-Social Behaviour ASB – Reporting Hub stall
Date: Monday 3rd July
Time: 11am – 3pm
Vanston Place, SW6
Jessica Twomey, HF Council – Community Safety Officer who works closely with the Fulham BID will also be there. Do pop by and see her if you get time and have issues you wish to discuss.
Podcast expert, Vic Turnbull, presents three ways that not-for-profits are currently using podcasts to benefit the incredible work that they do. Take a look here.
Over 1000 small charities and voluntary sector supporters have signed a letter to Rishi Sunak urging him to recognise the crucial role they play in communities across the country. Find out more here.
Charities and campaign groups are urging the government to amend existing law to reduce the maximum working weekly hours from 48 to 32 by 2030. Find out more here.
In our new blog-post, Richard Sved, co-author of our best-selling title Fundraising Strategy, explains how to ensure your objectives and audience are rooted in your new strategy. Take a look here.
‘Hygiene poverty is not being able to afford everyday personal hygiene products many of us take for granted. Many people experiencing hygiene poverty face the impossible choice to heat, eat or keep clean on a daily basis…’ Read the full campaign statement here.
We are Earthwatch Europe, an environmental charity, and we are conducting two community events in your Tiny Forests at H&F. The one at Eelbook Common Tiny Forest will be this month and the second at Hammersmith Park Tiny Forest next month! These are fun events where we will be counting butterflies and bugs 🦋🐛🪱 and measuring trees 🌳! It is a FREE event, open to children and adults of all ages, and a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, local wildlife and also to conduct vital citizen science surveys in your local Tiny Forest.
Climate action via citizen science! 💪
Location: Tiny Forest, Eelbook Common, Novello Street, London SW6 8QD;
Date and time: Wed, 21 Jun 2023 3:30 – 5:30 pm.
Register here:
Location: Hammersmith & Fulham Tiny Forest, Hammersmith Park, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12 7GH;
Date and time: Tue, 25 Jul 2023 3:30 – 4:30 pm.
Register here:
Put your general knowledge to the test and see if you can take home the trophy at the Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham quiz on Thursday 8th June! Doors will open at 6pm in time for you to grab a drink and get cracking on the picture round before Round 1 starts at 6.30pm. With tickets costing just £25 per person (£150 for a full team of 6), you’ll get dinner, drinks and a whole host of great quiz questions to keep you entertained all evening!
All the information and team tickets can be found here – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/age-uk-hf-quiz-night-tickets-630892485407
Please get in touch with Sarah (sarah@ageukhf.org.uk) to purchase individual tickets.
We can’t wait to see you there!
