HEAT Services: Help, Advocacy & Support Now Available

The Wise Group is a leading social enterprise with over 40 years’ experience and a national footprint across the UK, specialising in Employability, Community Justice, and Energy Advice & Advocacy.

We’re delighted to share that we have secured additional backing to support households who are struggling to pay their energy bills/overcome fuel poverty. Our dedicated team of HEAT Mentors can provide holistic, independent, and tailored assistance to vulnerable households in England and Wales affected by the ongoing energy crisis.

Our 1-1 mentoring and advocacy service includes:

  • Advocating on behalf of your customer(s)
  • Accessing energy grants and crisis funds on a case-by-case basis.
  • Addressing energy emergencies
  • Managing fuel debt and related challenges
  • Optimising energy usage and improving efficiency

Who is eligible to access the service?

  • Out of work households
  • Anyone with fuel poverty/struggling with costs
  • Households receiving Universal Credit
  • People with disabilities
  • Low-income households
  • People who are 65+

How do I refer someone needing support?

If you have a customer that would benefit from our support, then you can:

The team are available right here and now to take referrals and support your customers.

Please do circulate this information using the partner pack attached to both colleagues and customers.

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FREE Summer Shows for Care Centres in H&F – Book Now!

We’re thrilled to share that Rah Rah Theatre Company has been awarded a Hammersmith & Fulham Community Grant, allowing us to offer FREE live entertainment this summer to care centres and community groups within Hammersmith & Fulham.

We have two fantastic, feel-good shows available and would love the opportunity to perform at your centre. If you’re interested in hosting a performance, simply reply to this email to reserve your slot. Please note that availability is limited and bookings will be confirmed on a first come, first served basis.

As this funding is intended to benefit as many people as possible, we kindly ask that you ensure the logistics of hosting a performance are feasible before confirming, to help avoid cancellations and ensure the grant is used effectively. We ask for a minimum audience of 20 to help create a lively, engaging atmosphere.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss anything before booking, we’d be very happy to chat. A flyer for the shows is attached, and details are below. 

Rock Around the Clock – H&F Funded Slots:

A musical comedy love story, set in the 50’s, containing all the popular tunes of that time.

  • Tues 24 June – 4pm
  • Mon 7 July – 11am
  • Mon 7 July – 1.30pm
  • Mon 7 July – 3.30pm

Thank You for the Music – H&F Funded Slots:

An inventive and magical show featuring all of ABBA’s greatest hits, full of audience interaction and laugh-out-loud comedy.

  • Tues 29 July – 11am
  • Tues 29 July – 1.30pm
  • Tues 29 July – 4pm
  • Wed 6 Aug – 4pm
  • Tues 12 Aug – 4pm
  • Tues 19 Aug – 4pm
  • Mon 25 Aug – 11am
  • Mon 25 Aug – 1.30pm
  • Mon 25 Aug – 4pm

Guidelines for the funding:

If you are interested, could you please confirm you can meet the following funding requirements: 

  • The show would be in a community centre or care centre in Hammersmith & Fulham. 
  • That the audience members will be mostly aged 60 + or adults with learning difficulties. 
  • That you would be happy to acknowledge the funding for the event through social media or any newsletters you may have, or allow us to do this by taking some pictures of the event and adding them to our social media platforms. 
  • Take part in a short evaluation of the project.  

Please do check out our Facebook page to see all the wonderful feedback we receive from the venues we visit.  https://www.facebook.com/RahRahTheatreCompany/

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International Women’s Day!

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new podcast, featuring a powerful discussion between Yvonne Field OBE and Nicole Crentsil—a Ghanaian-British entrepreneur, angel investor, and cultural curator. Nicole is the founder and CEO of Black Girl Fest, a cultural studio dedicated to social innovation, community, and experiences.

This special feature, launching on International Women’s Day (8th March 2025), takes a deep dive into Yvonne’s early life and the experiences that shaped her, Black history and education for children, feminist literature, her career and travels, the founding and work of Ubele, and the importance of documenting our history. Together, Yvonne and Nicole explore what the future looks like, Yvonne’s vision, and her lasting legacy.

This inspiring conversation will go live on our YouTube channel on #IWD2025! Make sure you’re subscribed.

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Price Cap to Rise Again – Help with Heat Energy Services

We’re delighted to share that we have secured additional funding to support households who are struggling to pay their energy bills/overcome fuel poverty. Our dedicated team of HEAT Mentors can provide holistic, independent, and tailored assistance to vulnerable households in England and Wales affected by the ongoing energy crisis.

Our 1-1 mentoring and advocacy service includes:

  • Advocating on behalf of your customer(s)
  • Accessing energy grants and crisis funds on a case by case basis.
  • Addressing energy emergencies
  • Managing fuel debt and related challenges
  • Optimising energy usage and improving efficiency

Who is eligible to access the service?

  • Out of work households
  • Anyone with fuel poverty/struggling with costs
  • Households receiving Universal Credit
  • People with disabilities
  • Low-income households
  • People who are 65+

How do I refer someone needing support?

If you have a customer that would benefit from our support, then you can:

Click here for further information

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Statisticians for Society: Pro Bono Data Support for Charities

Statisticians for Society (S4S) connects professional statisticians with charitable organisations, offering expert support at no cost. Launched in 2017, the scheme has now successfully linked statisticians with over 200 charities, helping them achieve their objectives and make data-driven decisions.

Many third-sector organisations recognise the value of data but often lack the resources to access expert support. Our volunteer experts provide charities with the tools and guidance needed to analyse data, measure impact, and improve services. Whether it’s designing surveys, evaluating programmes, or generating statistical insights, our projects helps organisations make informed decisions and demonstrate their value.

Charities that have received support include Transform Justice, Home Start Worldwide, and ColaLife. For more examples, visit our case study page.

Charities with an annual income under £1 million can apply for free support from our network of statisticians. To learn more or apply, visit our website.

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Climate Cafe: H&F Healthy Homes Tickets, 27.02.25, 12:00pm

Join our next Climate Cafe to hear about H&F Healthy Homes – your local energy savings advice service.

Find event and ticket information here: Climate Cafe – H&F Healthy Homes Tickets, Thu, Feb 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

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H&F Training & Networking Opportunities for Your Business

We want to help you have the best year yet. There’s a range of support opportunities across the next month to help you and your business, including:

More than 100 local business leaders and residents turned out to our first-ever Dragon’s Den-style event at The Ark on Tuesday 4 February. It was a fantastic event and I got to hear seven superb pitches from local businesses. Congrats to the winners. See all the pictures and read more below.

This summer our huge market parties will return to Hammersmith’s King Street, 7 June, and Fulham’s North End Road, 12 July. Keep an eye on our webpages to find out when you can apply for a stall.

We also want to work with you at our VE Day celebration. Visit our webpage to find out more.

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SMK National Campaigner Awards 2025

There’s two weeks left to get nominations in for this year’s Sheila McKechnie Foundation National Campaigner Awards 2025. There are 10 amazing categories to choose from. It’s free to enter and you can even nominate yourself. Deadline to nominate is Friday 28 February 2025. Find out more here.

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RahRah Theatre Company: Shows for 2025

We are delighted to share with you our shows for 2025 which are available to be booked for community and care settings across London and the Home Counties. We advise booking early to avoid disappointment.

Rock Around the Clock 26th May – 4th July

A musical comedy love story, set in the 50’s, containing all the popular tunes of that time.

Thank You for the Music 14th July – 22nd August

An inventive and magical show featuring all of ABBA’s greatest hits, full of audience interaction and laugh-out-loud comedy.

Dick Whittington 24th November 2025 – 23rd January 2026

A magical panto full of toe-tapping, sing-along songs and audience interaction. Festive, feel-good fun for all!

The Jingle Bell Singers 26th November – 30th December 2025

A collection of ‘feel good’ Christmas songs performed by our ‘Christmas Carollers’ with heart-warming harmonies and a hilarious comedy through line.

Each show costs £250.00 (1 hour, 3 performers). Our time slots are 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm or 6.30pm.

For more details or to make a booking please contact us on 07944868358 or rahrahtheatre@hotmail.com.

 

 

 

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Construkt: FREE Engineering & Construction Programme for Young People

Serious About Youth (SAY) and Mullaley are delivering an exciting free in-person initiative for sixth form students (Years 12 & 13) and unemployed young people aged 18 – 25 years old called, ‘Construkt’, which is an immersive programme with live opportunities attached, delivered during the February half term from 17th – 21st February 2025 at the Euston Skills Centre, Starcross St, NW1 2HR to give young people exposure to the wide range of great opportunities in engineering and construction. 

The programme is open to young people from all London boroughs; however, we are particularly targeting young people that live or go to school/college in Camden, Islington, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, Ealing and Brent, and would particularly like to encourage females to take part. The closing date for registrations Sunday 9th February at 11.59pm. 

The programme will take participants through the whole life cycle of a construction/engineering project to expose them to the wide range of career pathways in the sector such as project management, design/3D modelling, trade roles, admin roles etc. During the programme participants will:

  • Engage and work with construction/engineering professionals from a range of leading industry firms (Mullaley, Laing O’Rourke and more)
  • Do a live site visit
  • Undertake Building Information Modelling (BIM) digital design work
  • Deliver a tender presentation to industry professionals
  • Take part in a networking and presentation evening with companies and professionals with opportunities 

Travel and lunch will be covered for participants during the programme, and we will be supporting participants into jobs, apprenticeships, work experience and further education opportunities after the programme.

We have helped over 70% of past ‘Construkters’ into positive outcomes, so if you are interested in taking part, or have any young people interested, please complete or ask them to complete the online registration form below. Places are limited and in high demand, so please register as soon as possible to secure a place – https://forms.office.com/e/jqmfcdyaA2.

If you have any questions or queries, please contact Guy Thwaites (guy@say-youth.org).  

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