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Our webinar lifts the lid on social investment misconceptions

Nine misconceptions about social investment

 

In a recent survey, 62% of organisations say that social investment is a useful tool for charities and social enterprises*.
If you’re exploring potential sources of funding to support your non-profit organisation’s growth, we’d like to invite you to join our free webinar ‘Nine misconceptions about social investment’.

CAF Venturesome’s Amir Rizwan will demystify this type of borrowing. Whether you’re a trustee, CEO, or are responsible for finance or fundraising, he’ll explain what you should know to help you decide if social investment is right for your organisation.
This 30 minute webinar will cover key areas including:
• what social investment can be used for
• how you can access social investment and what social investors look for from borrowers
• how other social organisations have benefited from social investment

Join us and see if social investment could be an option for your organisation. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask the questions that matter to you.

Register now for:

Nine misconceptions about social investment

Thursday 15 October 2015
10:30

Wednesday 21 October 2015
10:30

Interested but can’t attend?
Register anyway and we’ll send you a recording of the webinar.

*What do charity leaders think about social investment?
Big Society Capital and ACEVO, February 2015.

 

Presenter: Amir Rizwan

Amir joined CAF Venturesome in January 2014, having worked previously in the financial sector for RBS and BNP Paribas. At CAF Venturesome, Amir conducts due diligence on social investment applications and manages a portfolio of clients. He is also is responsible for assisting with the management of the Community Land Trust Fund and managing business development for Venturesome.

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Masbro Indoor Boot Sale

Masbro
Indoor Boot Sale

 

Masbro Centre • 87 Masbro Road • London W14 0LR

 

2nd Sunday of every month 10am

  Masbro indoor boot sale – a great experience –  with a range of stalls from household and  garden items , clothing, jewellery, toys to crafts, candles and wellbeing items.

 

Face painting, dance promotion,
coffee and food. Pick up a bargain for Xmas!

 For stall availability and further information contact Max Wallace

tel: 020 7605 0800 or email: max@upg.org.uk
Company No. 3446256 Registered Charity No. 1092258

 

 

See flyer here

 

 

 

 

 

 

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THE LONDON FAIRNESS COMMISSION – YOUR CHANCE TO HAVE YOUR SAY

‘What do we need to do to make London a fairer city?’ – London Fairness Commission

The London Fairness Commission has been established to convene the first citywide debate on fairness in 100 years. Chaired by Lord Victor Adebowale, it is an independent group of academics, policy makers, business and third sector leaders with a passion for London. Launched in June this year, the Commission has so far asked Londoners to consider how they view fairness, whether London is a fair city, and what should be done to make London fairer. They have recently published an Interim Report, reflecting their findings and setting a series of fairness dilemmas for Londoners. The Commission’s recommendations will be published in March, and will be designed to influence the incoming Mayor.
The commissioners are very keen to hear from both the voluntary sector and those who volunteer within their local community, individuals who work in the community sector, or is a member of a local community group, and are holding two Open Space events on Monday 9th November, Museum of London, Terrace Gallery, 10am to 4pm or 6 pm to 8.30pm. Open Space allows everyone at the meeting to raise the issues that matter to them, share and develop ideas and consider recommendations for the future. It is participative, energetic and focused.
Details of the event and booking can be found here

If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact me – lisa@lvsc.org.uk

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World Mental Health Day – 10 October 2015

It’s World Mental Health Day this Saturday, 10 October, with the theme of ‘dignity’. There’s a poster attached giving some ideas on how to bring dignity into the workplace – why not bear these in mind when speaking with colleagues?

 

On the day itself, Harrow Mind in North West London are going to receive a visit from the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge to visit some young Time to Change Champions.
Time to Change is a national programme to challenge mental health stigma and discrimination. They have several campaigns, including the ‘small things’ campaign, such as asking ‘how are you?’ or making a cup of tea for someone else. Why not think how you can do a small thing for someone else? It might just make a big difference….

Here are some tips on how to look after your own wellbeing, based on the five ways to wellbeing, and here are some for staying well at work. Why not try some?

 

See flyer here

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Free Seminar on How To Successfully Start Your Own Profitable Online Business

How To Successfully Start Your Own Profitable Online Business

 

Starting your own online business can be an intimidating process requiring tons of hard work.

This seminar will show you:

  • How simple and quick it is to have your own online business without any previous experience or technical skills.
  • How you can operate the business 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, whether you’re working, relaxing, vacationing, or even while you’re sleeping…
  • How you could easily generate a residual income of £2,000-£5,000 plus per week from the business
  • How you can benefit from a £multi-billion business and free state-of-the-art management support systems to succeed online,
  • How you can operate the business globally.
  • How you can have your own online business set-up for you within days

We are already showing thousands of people how to create a life and business that they LOVE… Will you be next?…

Book your place here

 

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An Introduction to Social Investment

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An introduction to social investment for
the CYP voluntary sector in London

Venue: Lift, 45 White Lion Street, London N1 9PWDate: 22nd OctoberTime: 12.45 – 17.00

 

Work in the children, young people and families voluntary and community sector in London? Limited knowledge or experience of social investment?

This free half day event is an opportunity for you to find out more about social investment, what the risks and opportunities are, whether it might work for your organisation, and the different models of social investment and support that could help your organisation to access investment.
Hear from our great speakers, join in the discussions, and ask questions to social investment experts and practioners:
• Geetha Rabindrakumar, Big Society Capital: An overview of social investment
• Dan Gregory, Common Capital and SEUK: Balancing rhetoric and reality, risk and opportunity
• Joanne Hay, Teens and Toddlers: Social Impact Bonds
• Tim Wilson, City Bridge Fund: The Stepping Stones Fund
• John Clingan, Fit 2 Learn CIC: Crowdfunding loans from your community
• Azlina Bulmer, Charity Bank: Big Potential
An introduction to social investment for
the CYP voluntary sector in London

Click here to book now!

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Free Healthier Homes training for charities and frontline workers

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Join us for Healthier Homes training:
helping local people live more comfortably and safely at home

 

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham invite you to attend a free training session as part of their Healthier Homes project.

Imagine living in a home which you can’t keep warm and struggling with damp and mould on your walls. Imagine risking a fall each time you use the stairs because there’s no handrail, or a shock each time you use the lights because the wiring is so old. Imagine not having enough to eat, or not being able to eat a balanced diet, because you don’t have access to or money for good quality food.

Too many people living in our Boroughs face these problems every day, putting their health and wellbeing at risk. Healthier Homes training is designed to help.

Healthier Homes training is available free of charge in the Boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham. The training is designed for frontline workers, volunteers and others who work with vulnerable local residents.

Training sessions will be held on:

– Wednesday 7 October (10am – 12pm) – Kensington Town Hall
– Wednesday 14 October (10am – 12pm) – Hammersmith Town Hall

Book your place now at: http://healthierhomes.eventbrite.com.

We can also offer dedicated training sessions for charities and frontline teams; please email liz.warren@se-2.co.uk to find out more.

By attending the training you will:

– Gain a better understanding of the health and wellbeing risks we find in people’s home, particularly related to cold and damp, home safety and poor nutrition
– Learn about ways to identify local residents who may be struggling at home
– Find out about solutions and support that are available for local residents and how to make referrals into local support services
– Help local people live more comfortably and safely in their homes, reducing their need for hospital and GP services

The training will be interactive and informative, giving you the chance to ask plenty of questions and practice your skills.

Bookings can be made online at http://healthierhomes.eventbrite.com or by calling 020 8469 1333.

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Care Quality Commission Public Listening Event

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CQC is the independent regulator of all health and social care in England. We are given powers by the government to register, monitor and inspect all health and care services.

 

As you may know we will shortly be inspecting services provided by London North West Healthcare NHS Trust, this includes:

• Ealing Hospital
• Central Middlesex Hospital
• Northwick Park Hospital
• Community services in Ealing, Brent and Harrow

Do give people the opportunity to share their experiences of these services with us we have organised a public Listening Event on 12th October. The full details are on the attached poster.

It would be much appreciated if you would be able to send out the attached poster to the members/users of your organisation, through any e-mail list, e-bulletin, newsletter and website you may have.

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Like Minded Update: September 2015

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Like Minded – The Mental Health and Wellbeing strategy for North West London

 

 

 

Like Minded News Update: September 2015

 

Why there’s a need to change

The launch of our Case for Change sets out why there
is a need to change, and how we support people with
mental health needs, as well as the wider population to
stay mentally healthy. It is not intended to provide the
answers – but rather to shape the discussion.

We welcome your input. If you would like to contribute
to the next phase of work email: LikeMinded@nw.london.nhs.uk. You can view the full
document and summary on our website.

 

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New public engagement report

In March 2015 NHS England launched a Taskforce to develop a five-year strategy to improve
mental health outcomes. Essentially, this will be a ‘Mental Health Five Year Forward View’ which
clearly sets out how national bodies will work together between now and 2021 to help people
have good mental health and make sure they can access evidence-based treatment rapidly
when they need it.

The summary of findings from the public engagement supports the work we’re doing and
echoes much that we’ve learnt through co-production.

 

In other news

In a recent speech, Simon Stevens, NHS England’s Chief Executive, announced a major drive
to improve and support the health and wellbeing of 1.3million health service staff. The £5 million
initiative stresses the importance of workplace wellbeing, which is also one of our priorities.
To read the speech in detail click here.

 

Thank you!

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Play Association AGM

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You’re invited to our AGM!
Wednesday 4th November 2015 @ 7pm

Parsons Green Sports & Social Club, Broomhouse Lane (Daisy Lane Entrance),

Refreshments provided
RSVP by Mon 2nd Nov on

020 7736 3699
or info@playassociationhf.org.uk

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