‘Unfunded NHS pay rises are likely to mean the scaling back of essential frontline public health services, senior sector figures have warned. The ongoing pay negotiations between the government and unions have seen nurses offered a 5% pay rise, which was rejected by the Royal College of Nurses last week…’ Read more here.
Our fantastic Marketing Intern Lucy Martin has put together some of the best tips and tricks for building your charity’s online presence. Read the full article here.
Sobus is incredibly proud that our own Sharon Tomlin was a winner in this year’s H&F Civic Honours!
Sharon was been nominated by her community for being a pillar of support and strength over the last few years. As a Community Organiser in Old Oak and North End, Sharon has helped many in her local communities by supporting and running nurturing resident networks and groups that develop projects and activities to benefit residents.Those that nominated her called Sharon “a rare gem in this community”.
Sharon is a local resident, and very active in her community. We only have to walk down North End Road with her to see her being hailed by locals who have known and respected her for many years. From local history projects, drawing together information on notable BAME H&F residents, her interest in genealogy and alternative therapies, to tackling the causes and effects of mental health, youth crime and substance misuse, and representing and advocating for her neighbours and championing the needs of her community, Sharon is a shining example of what one person, acting with integrity, passion and commitment can achieve.
Well done Sharon – we’re so proud of you!
Here are five top tips from Joel Voysey, Fundraising & Income Generation Consultant. Read more.
Jay Kennedy, Director of Policy and Research at DSC, analyses the Budget and what it means for charities and the voluntary sector.
This Budget wasn’t initially expected to be a major event, but in the end it delivered some substantive policy changes. The cost-of-living crisis, problems in the labour market and mounting social issues haven’t gone away, as legions of charities including DSC have continued to point out. With that in mind, Hunt had several important announcements that will benefit many charities and their beneficiaries. Read more here.
The Commission has issued guidance for charities on managing financial difficulties caused by the ongoing cost of living crisis.
The guidance sets what to do...Read more
HMRC recently updated Chapter 3 of its tax guidance for charities, to clarify when donations made under the Gift Aid scheme may incur…
The Commission has updated requirements for the annual return that will apply to registered charities’ financial years ending on or after 1 January 2023.
‘It’s a challenging time out there for many of our supporters. The perfect storm of rising costs across just about all their regular outgoings (mortgages, energy, travel, food) has required many people to make economies. But don’t despair! Here are five tips to help you keep bringing in the crucial resources for your mission…’ Read more here.
“International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women’s achievements or rally for women’s equality”
International Womens Day – https://www.internationalwomensday.com/About
I have had the pleasure of working with phenomenal women who live, work and operate in Hammersmith and Fulham who go the extra mile to support residents who volunteer and work in organisations in this borough. These are colleagues from across the borough who work hard to strive for gender equity in the spaces they operate in.
Based on the listenings (dialogue) that I have had the privilege to conduct with women (workers, volunteers and residents) in the borough, I have found that many aspects of the service and work being delivered aim to address gender equity by developing and sustaining good practices, whilst being aware of the complex behavioural and societal challenges residents face.
As we get ready to attend and participate in activities organised in Hammersmith and Fulham, I wish to take this time to mention the immense body of work and service delivered by women colleagues from across the sectors in the borough.
The range in areas of work and service delivered by colleagues many of whom I have worked with directly or groups that I have supported the development of aim to address gender equity include:
- Activism of women’s health such female genital mutilation
- Raising awareness and hosting discussions on gender- based abuse and violence
- Domestic abuse and violence against women and girls
- Addressing harassment and “being believed” in matters of physical and emotional intrusion into the homes particularly of single women
- Mothers of children involved in the justice system
- Addressing digital poverty
- Developing the discussions around menopause
- Isolation and loneliness of mothers and teenage girls
- Female led local grassroots sports voluntary groups
- Addressing child care costs
- Youth Justice leadership
- Day to day challenges of unpaid carers
- Inspire women and girls into science, technology, engineering and mathematics
- Creating informal groups that address particular areas of interest, issue and or concerns
I wish to thank our women colleagues of Hammersmith and Fulham for the transformational work they do that include:
- Residents
- Volunteers
- Voluntary Organisations
- Community Groups
- Local Authority
- Health Authority
List of some events planned for March 2023 and beyond:
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council: marks Womens History Month – https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/articles/news/2023/02/join-us-hf-marks-womens-history-month
- Bikeworks International Womens Day on 8th March – https://www.bikeworks.org.uk/hammersmith-event/Hammersmith-and-Fulham-International-Women-Day-Ride-2023/
- Phoenix Fitness Centre, – https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/hammersmith-and-fulham/news/international-women-s-day-2023-03-01-12-11-00-0000
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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.