The Future Governance Forum (FGF), a think tank, has launched the Social Insights Panel, a new group of civil society leaders headed by Polly Neate, former chief executive of Shelter, with the aim of delivering “expert insight into the heart of government”. Find out more here.
How can you manage financial hardship and your mental health at the same time? Our friends at Sayer Vincent give their top tips. Take a look here.
Ministers back H&F’s blueprint for connecting young residents with careers in world-leading businesses.
Senior Government ministers joined Hammersmith & Fulham Council to celebrate the Pathway Bond at Parliament on Thursday 23 October, presenting a new initiative that connects young residents with careers in science, technology, engineering, maths, medicine and media (STEM3).
Part of the next phase of H&F’s pioneering industrial strategy, Upstream London, the Pathway Bond brings together businesses and educators to create clear pathways from classroom to career in the industries shaping our future.
H&F Leader Cllr Stephen Cowan told the event that – since its 2017 launch in partnership with Imperial College London – Upstream London has brought more than £6billion of business investment, creating more than 13,000 new STEM3 jobs and making H&F the fastest growing borough in London. Read more
Backed by industry leaders like PRWeek, Campaign, and Third Sector, The Purpose Awards spotlight campaigns across EMEA that use creativity to drive positive causes forward.
Whether you are an Agency/ Brand/ Public Sector/ NGO, this is your opportunity to earn recognition for the outstanding work and impact achieved by your people and teams.
First entry deadline: Thursday 15 January
PRWeek Purpose Awards EMEA 2025 – Entry Kit
Nominate yourself, or a colleague to become a judge:
All entries are meticulously reviewed and scored by an elite panel, handpicked by the editors of PRWeek, Campaign, and Third Sector. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse panel composition to guarantee the most comprehensive and authoritative insight into every submission.
The government will announce it Autumn Budget on Thursday 26 November. In this article, Shakira Sharma from Civil Society discusses what will guide this year’s budget and what to look out for. Take a look here.
Book a free desk for up to 8 days a month, any weekday, between 9am and 5pm!
Sobus are offering free workspace at Dawes Road Hub for any small, or start-up VCS organisations operating in H&F. To book, please call reception on 020 7952 1230.
We’ve joined Equally Ours and more than 150 civil society leaders in calling on the Prime Minister and his cabinet to provide consistent leadership to advance inclusion, equality and anti-racism, in the face of the increasingly harmful impact of far-right activity on public and political life in the UK. We recommend concrete actions the government can take, working in partnership with civil society, to stand up for everyone’s human rights. Find out more in the new Guardian article here.
In response to the growing crisis of anti-Muslim hate, Muslim Women’s Network UK has set up the Muslim Safety Net (www.muslimsafetynet.org.uk). This new national helpline service, which has gone live will be accompanied by a nationwide campaign in October to encourage Muslims, especially women, to report anti-Muslim hate incidents and reclaim their right to safety, dignity, and justice. A formal launch is being held in parliament on the 15th October 2025.
Here are some tips from Jay Kennedy, DSC’s Director of Policy and Research, on how to build a successful charity campaign. Take a look here.
The Charity Commission has said it is ready to support the sector following the deadly attack on a synagogue in Manchester, which is being treated as a terrorist incident. Read more here.
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