Sell at Our Summer Markets & Other Ways to Grow Your Business!

Now’s the time to apply for a stall at our all-day summer markets. Our traffic-free market comes to King Street in Hammersmith on Saturday 20 June. And then

North End Road in Fulham on Sunday 12 July. I’d love to see you down at one – or both!

Apply for a stall here

Our popular street markets are regularly attended by more than 15,000 visitors. They are a great way for local businesses to engage new customers – whether you are on our high streets or not.

It’s just one of the ways we’re working to build a stronger, safer and kinder borough.

Here are some other ways to grow your business over the next month:

In February, we’ve been encouraging residents to love shopping local on their high streets. See our ‘Eat Local’ and ‘Drink Local’ content below and keep your eyes peeled for our upcoming ‘Shop Local’ and ‘Live Local’ features.

From 1 April 2026, there will be significant changes to how business rates are calculated. Find out what this means for your business here

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Carer Caseworker Vacancy with Carers Network

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,600 per year reviewed after 6-months’ probation period)
Hours: 37.5 per week, to include some unsocial hours (occasionally)
Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays
Application deadline: 20/03/2026
Join Carers Network to be part of our Casework team and work providing unpaid carers
with support, by providing a confidential listening ear and one-to-one information and
advice. This will include carrying out carers assessments and creating individual support
plans, tailored to each carer’s needs. They will also develop excellent working relationships
with partner organisations, to raise awareness of carers’ rights and needs. You need to be
empathetic but also be very organized, great at administration and have excellent IT skills.
We are keen to attract former carers to join our team.
Our team is currently working on a hybrid basis, offering the opportunity to work from
home and our offices near Queen’s Park tube station.
The ability to speak a community language would be advantageous.
To apply:
To access the complete job description and person specification for this post go to our
website on Work for us – Carers Network (carers-network.org.uk). Send us your cover
letter and your CV to recruitment@carers-network.org.uk. Please note applications with
cover letters are more likely to be short-listed. Use the list provided in the Person
Specification to describe in your cover letter how you meet each of the
specifications.

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International Women’s Day 2026, Sue Spiller, Sobus CEO

International Women’s Day (IWD) is marked annually on March 8. It’s the biggest women-focused day of the year and sees groups worldwide celebrate and support women’s advancement in their own special, most relevant way. All IWD activity is valid, that’s what makes IWD so inclusive.

The theme of IWD 2026 is “Give To Gain”, encouraging a mindset of generosity and collaboration.

Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it’s intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise.

Whether through donations, knowledge, resources, infrastructure, visibility, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time, contributing to women’s advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world.

If you are planning an event or activity that could highlight the role of women in the VCSE, please shout out and we can publicise.

Info on this year’s campaign and IWD events can be found here: https://www.internationalwomensday.com

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A Million Acts of Hope

In May 2026, community and faith groups, plus charities big and small, will come together to celebrate and inspire A Million Acts of Hope across Britain. This event seeks to fight hope with connection and celebration. Learn more and sign up here.

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FREE Resources for London-based Charities

We have an exciting opportunity for small charities in London! With the support of City Bridge Foundation, we have a range of free resources available for London-based charities. Over the next few months, we will offer training courses, events, publications and funding support, all for free. Read more here.

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The Wise Group – Energy Support & Advice

With energy costs still high and the colder not going anywhere in a hurry, many households are struggling to stay warm, manage bills, and find the right support. We have vouchers available still. We have supported around 20,000 household across the UK in December and January alone.

At The Wise Group, we understand that tackling fuel poverty takes more than quick fixes. That’s why our Home Energy Advice Team HEAT offers a unique, fully funded relational mentoring service — helping households across England and Wales not only through the crisis but towards long-term stability.

How We’re Different

Unlike many advice lines or short-term schemes, HEAT provides:

  • Personal, one-to-one mentoring – a dedicated Energy Mentor works with each household throughout their journey, not just a single call.
  • Independent, expert advocacy – we liaise directly with energy suppliers, helping to resolve disputes and reduce energy debt.
  • Tailored solutions – we assess each household’s specific circumstances to unlock grants, vouchers, and efficiency upgrades.
  • Long-term empowerment – our support helps people build skills and confidence to manage their energy use and bills sustainably.

What We Can Help With

  • Managing and reducing fuel debt
  • Tackling energy emergencies
  • Accessing grants, vouchers, and hardship funds
  • Understanding tariffs and billing
  • Improving home energy efficiency

Our mentors stay connected until the household is confident and stable — ensuring every customer feels supported, not left behind.

If you work with individuals or families who could benefit, please complete our referral form here:  HEAT

Struggling with energy costs? The Wise Group’s HEAT team offers free, impartial energy advice and support. Simply fill in your details here HEAT

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Exclusive £20 tickets for Chadwick Boseman’s Deep Azure at The Globe Theatre

The Globe Theatre have allocated another generous discounted £20 tickets (usual price £80) for the UK premiere of Deep Azure.

Written by Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther) and Directed by Tristian Fynn-Aiduenu (For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy).

Deep Azure is inspired by the true events of university student Prince Jones, influenced by the poetry of Shakespeare and powered by the pulse of Hip-Hop theatre.

Set in the candlelit Sam Wannamaker Playhouse, London’s only indoor candlelit theatre, Deep Azure is intimate, lyrical and deeply human.

The £20 tickets are available for all selected seated performances which have a full price of £80 or lower from Mon 23rd Feb to Sat 7th Mar.

To book please call Box Office: 0207 401 9919 and use promocode BID20DA      

Please note that these tickets are limited and that there’s a maximum of 4 tickets per booking.

Tickets are on first come, first served, so I would recommend booking early before they’re gone.

Booking deadline: 6pm on Sat 7th Mar

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Rah Rah Theatre: 2026 Shows

We are delighted to share with you our shows for 2026 which are available to be booked for community and care settings across London and the Home Counties. We advise booking early to avoid disappointment.

Swinging 60’s — 18th May – 27th June 2026
A lively musical comedy bursting with 60s hits and groovy dance moves.

Summer Singing Sensations — 8th July – 19th August 2026
A sparkling show bursting with sunshine, song, and laughter!

The Jingle Bell Singers — 25th November – 30th December 2026
A collection of feel-good Christmas songs, featuring heart-warming harmonies and a hilarious comedy through-line.

CindeRahRahella — 25th November 2026 – 22nd January 2027
A magical panto full of sing-along songs and audience interaction — festive, feel-good fun for all.

Pricing: Our standard performance fee is £250. For peak Christmas dates, the fee is £275 for performances between 14–21 December, and £300 for performances on 22–23 December

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. 

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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Have Your Say: Tell Us What Your Community Needs

Voice4Change England is launching a national initiative to better understand the needs of the VCSE sector, and we need your input.

We are inviting organisations, volunteers, and individuals who work with or support Black and Minoritised-led groups to take part in Connecting Strengths, Bridging Gaps: A National Mapping of VCSE Infrastructure Support.

Your insights will help us identify what support is working, where the gaps are, and what funders and policymakers need to prioritise.

There are two ways to get involved:

  1. Complete the national survey (5 minutes)

Share your experience and enter a prize draw for one of seven £50 vouchers. Click the survey link here.

  1. Join a focus group or interview

For those willing to share deeper insights. Participants will receive a shopping voucher as a thank-you. Join a focus group/interview here.

Deadline: Sunday 1 February 2026

All feedback will directly inform a roadmap for sustainable, community-led infrastructure support across England.

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SMK National Campaigner Awards

Each year, the Sheila McKechnie Foundation celebrates the best campaigns and campaigners. SMK celebrates big ideas, bold action, and the individuals and groups who make our communities fairer, stronger, and more hopeful. If someone has inspired you through their creativity, courage, or impact, this is your chance to champion their work.

Nominations are open until Friday 6 February, midnight.

Submit your nomination here

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