Nadine Dorries, Culture Secretary, has named Orlando Fraser as the government’s preferred candidate to be the next chair of the Charity Commission. Click here to read the full article on the Civil Society website.
The Purls UK are crowdfunding to create three new minibloom planters! Find out more here
In the light of the Ukraine crisis and heightened security risks for charities, particularly those operating internationally, our partners at the National Cyber Security Centre also wish to highlight two pieces of guidance which could help you at the moment. See the links below to read the full articles:
- NCSC advises organisations to act following Russia’s attack on Ukraine
- Actions to take when the cyber threat is heightened
Also make sure to check National Cyber Security Centre’s website for many useful tools available for charities for free such as the Early Warning service, Mail Check and Web Check.
Our friends at Outside Edge are bringing their new production Barefaced to Chelsea Theatre
Friday 18th – Saturday 19th March.
Presented by Outside Edge Theatre Company, the UK’s only theatre company and participatory
arts charity with a focus on addiction, Barefaced is a collaborative piece about tall tales and the
deceit that lives within our stories, especially in the world of addiction.
Hampstead Theatre, Melbourne Theatre Company), and performed by actors in recovery.
Tickets are available to book now!
When thinking about taking climate action, it can be hard to know where to start. What can you do to have the most impact?
That’s why H&F Council are offering organisations free use of a carbon tracking app. This has been designed to measure, track and report on the carbon emissions across your organisation. The app will help to clearly identify actions that need to be taken to lower carbon emissions.
Interested in the carbon tracking app? Join the H&F Climate Alliance here
I’d like to invite you and your community to this tiny forest planting day in Normand Park . It is free and suitable for all ages. It’s a great way to get involved in your local area and also a fab way to boost wellbeing. You can sign up by clicking here but you are also welcome to turn up at any point during the day.
Get free essential goods for your beneficiaries at www.givingworld.org.uk
Following the challenges of the past few years and the further impending increase to the cost of living, the need in our communities will continue to grow. Giving World can help you to meet that need by providing business surplus stock free of charge, such as clothing, food items, toiletries, cleaning and household products as well as other useful items.
Goods can be collected directly from us, or we can arrange delivery at cost – you will only ever pay for transport.
To access these goods when you need them, simply register your organisation here: https://www.givingworld.org.uk/register/user
If you would like more information, please call us on 0116 251 6205 between 9.30am-4pm Monday-Thursday and 9.30am-12.30pm Friday.
You can also send an email with any queries to admin@givingworld.org.uk.
Reg. Charity No. 1105883
Rah Rah is excited to announce we are back on tour this summer with 2 shows!
Swinging 60s (6th June – 29th July 2022), a fun loving musical set in the 60s with comedy, dancing and well known tunes for the audience to join in and sing along with.
Jubilee Singers (23rd May – 18th June 2022), – A talented group, singing a selection of feel good sing along songs to celebrate the Queens Jubilee.
sobus
20 Dawes Road, London, SW6 7EN
Telephone 020 7952 1230
Email info@sobus.org.uk
Registered Charity No.1071089
and Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England No.03471416
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.