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Work and Health Unit (WHU) – £4.2m Challenge Fund

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The Work and Health Unit (WHU), which is jointly managed by the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Health and Social Care, is using a £4.2m Challenge Fund to test new approaches that can help people experiencing mental health and/or musculoskeletal (MSK) issues stay in work.

They are looking to fund around twenty Initiatives which will improve their understanding of what works in one or more of the following areas:

  • Helping people stay in work by increasing their ability to self-manage their conditions.
  • Helping people access advice and support about what sort of work they might be capable of doing given their wider needs and circumstances.
  • Developing new approaches to help employers and individuals develop workplace solutions, or ways of working that facilitate greater participation of people experiencing these conditions.
  • Improving systems by joining up services to strengthen communication, liaison or joint action.

We welcome applications from employers, charities, social enterprises, local authorities, health bodies and others from across England, Scotland and Wales.

The deadline for receipt of Challenge Fund applications is Friday 17th August at 17.00. Projects are anticipated to run between October 2018 and February 2020.

Click the image at the top of this post to go to the Application Portal for more info.

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Mayor of London call for applications: micro grants for supporting outreach work with European Londoners

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The Mayor of London is committed to supporting European Londoners in the light of the UK leaving the EU.  As part of this work, we will be supporting civil society to engage with European Londoners about the Government’s proposed Settlement Scheme and reach out to those groups most at risk of marginalisation. We have now launched our pilot micro grant scheme to support this important work.

City Hall will provide micro-grant funding of up to £2,000 to community groups and small civil society organisations with demonstrable expertise and reach to deliver outreach activity on the settled status scheme, providing information and advice to vulnerable European Londoners.

You can find the link to read more and to apply here –  https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/business-and-economy/apply-european-londoners-outreach-funding

The deadline is 20th August 2018 5pm. If you have any questions about this microgrant scheme feel free to get in touch with me at Bella.Kosmala@london.gov.uk or Hannah Boylan Hannah.Boylan@london.gov.uk

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Studio Hache – Workshops Programme

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Click Here for the August / September programme for Studio Hache.

The workshops are for children of local residents to Shepherds Bush Market and are free but booking is essential: info.studiohache@gmail.com

Hanna Whiteman
Chair, Founder & Umph of Studio Hache

Instagram: @studio.hache
Twitter: @hache_studio

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Hammersmith and Fulham Electoral Services – Job Opportunity

Want to earn extra money in your spare time?

Want to work flexible hours that are easy to fit around work and study?

Want to work close to home?

Come and work on this year’s annual voter registration canvass

To find out more;

 

 

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YHFF Shout Out

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Funding News

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Building Connections Fund

Supporting projects that are able to prevent or reduce loneliness
Funding size – £30,000 to £100,000
Deadline – Fri 24th August 12noon

Click here for more info

Global Giving Crowdfunding training

GlobalGiving is the largest global crowdfunding community connecting non-profits, donors and companies around the world. Apply now for September Accelerator training programme.

Charities will receive free online training in digital fundraising and have access to GlobalGiving’s fundraising tools and resources. You’ll then be entered in to a 3-week crowdfunding campaign in September to raise at least £4,000 for your chosen project. There will be match funding opportunities, bonus prizes and graduates will receive permanent GlobalGiving partnership.
Deadline: 1st August

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Training Events

Women Into Literature Development & Empowerment

Health Workshop – “Taking care of our Mental Health”

Thurs 26th July
5.30-7.30pm

More details contact here

 

Click the Logo at the top of the page to see more info on the YHFF website

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Building More Integrated Communities: New Funding Announced

The aim of the Integrated Communities Innovation Fund is to support a range of projects, both in size and in scale, that are bold and innovative in approach and that encourage integration in a wide range of contexts. Of particular interest are projects that can, in time, be scaled up to reach a minimum of 300. Overall, projects supported will:

  • Be innovative in the way they tackle integration challenges
  • Explain how they will achieve positive integration and offer evidence to support this
  • Clearly understand how outcomes will be measured and evaluated
  • Demonstrate how partners and the local community will buy-in to the proposed activity
  • Show potential for growth both in numbers of participants and effectiveness
  • Demonstrate clear deliverability, value for money and financial stability
  • Be led by organisations willing to share their experiences honestly and wisely.

The Fund is open to applications from legally constituted organisations or those with statutory powers working with beneficiaries in England.

There are no minimum or maximum grant levels set and funding is only available for 2018/19 and 2019/20. Further terms and conditions are set out in the Fund Prospectus

Submit an expression of interest as Stage One of Two by 23:45 on Monday 20th August.

Useful Links:

Assessment criteria

Expression of interest form

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/integrated-communities-innovation-fund

 

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Workzone – Updated Weekly Jobs List 17.07.2018

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Click Here to find the weekly jobs list with the most up to date vacancies.

Fulham football club are looking for safety stewards! Click Here to see Job Description. Minimum age requirement 18+.

HCT Group are providing a free training course to gain news skills for the right job plus a Provisional car driving licence! This course is for Unemployed people living in London, claiming benefits and who are aged 19 and over Click Here to see the leaflet for further details.

Work Zone Westfield London, is an innovative, recruitment, employment and training facility

London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
Strategic Director of Growth and Place : Jo Rowlands

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Operation Cup of Tea is Back!

Do you remember Operation Cup of Tea, responding to the London Riots in 2012?

In just one day, volunteers, local charities and community groups served over 1000 cups of tea to local residents and visitors whilst providing a positive space for people to drop by and for the community to come together.

In the summer of 2017 following the Grenfell Tower Fire, Operation Cup of Tea created a regular hub in Tavistock Square to provide a friendly face, local information and a heart-warming cuppa to anyone who’d like it.

We are relaunching Operation Cup of Tea starting from Friday 20th July 2018 at Tavistock Square.

The stall will provide local residents the opportunity to drop by, enjoy a free cup of tea and act as an informal space for people to talk. Information regarding local services and summer activities for families will also be on hand for organisations to distribute on the day.

Operation Cup of Tea Info

Want to get involved? Organisations and groups are invited to participate in Operation Cup of Tea, to share information with the local community on what support is on offer. We will be in Tavistock Square every Friday 10am-3pm until the end of September.

We would love to host your project! Come along to share your work with the public. To book a space contact Nadia at nadia.nail@vckc.org.uk by Wednesday 24th July 2018.

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Young Women In Business – The ClementJames Centre

‘Young Women in Business’ event at The ClementJames centre on Friday 3rd August from 2-4pm

The event gives young women aged 16-23 the opportunity to come together and listen to inspiring speakers from different departments at Johnson and Johnson, an internationally recognised company. The women all have very varied experiences and are keen to share these with the group. There will be chance for the young women to network with the speakers and light refreshments will be provided.

Places are limited so we would need the young women to confirm their attendance by calling the ClementJames centre on 02077929189 or emailing bobby@clementjames.org.

Click Here for the Event flyer

Contact

Bobby Juniper
Community Development Worker
The ClementJames Centre

95 Sirdar Road
London
W11 4EQ

phone: 0207 221 8810

www.clementjames.org | @ClementJames

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Gigglebyte biz-comedy festival LAUNCH invitation

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Gigglebyte – the UK’s first comedy festival for the business technology sector – is coming to White City

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It’s being hosted by Upstream, a partnership between Hammersmith & Fulham Council and Imperial College London designed to support innovation, collaboration and business growth in H&F.

All the events are free.

“We are determined to make H&F the best place to work, live and socialise in the UK,” said Cllr Andrew Jones, H&F Cabinet Member for the Economy and the Arts.

Gigglebyte’s launch party includes a panel with Paul Coleman – the BAFTA winning writer of Car Share, featuring Peter Kay – as well as Steven North, comedy chief at UKTV. They will discuss how, why and when humour has made a positive difference to entrepreneurs, startups and businesses.

The Gigglebyte comedy-tech festival also includes:

Tuesday 24 July
Gigglebyte launch party, panel and networking drinks
How to use humour as an engine of growth. This talk brings together a curated panel, each with unique perspectives on how, why and when humour has made a positive difference to entrepreneurs, startups and businesses. Join Sarah Archer (storytelling and business coach), Paul Coleman (BAFTA award-winning writer of Car Share), Steve North (general manager, UKTV Comedy & Entertainment including Dave) and Dr Steven Cross (comedian and communications coach).
At WestWorks, Wood Lane, W12. Click here to sign up.

Wednesday 25 July
Stand Up & Pitch workshop
Nine female entrepreneurs will hone their stand up (and stand out!) skills to pitch their business in a workshop, with comedian and business coach Sarah Archer. Join the audience in the evening to watch and learn as they pitch to a panel including Kate Newhouse, CEO of venture builders Blenheim Chalcot, Chris Corbishley of Forward Partners; Nick Howe of Natwest and Peony Li of Founders Factory for a cash and mentoring prize.
At Huckletree West, Wood Lane, W12. Sign up here to check out the pitching and enjoy some drinks and networking.

Friday 27 July
Improv Your Business, brought to you by Hoopla business
The final part of the Gigglebyte festival will teach you how to use the secrets of the world’s best improvisers to supercharge your communication skills and make you a better storyteller. Learn how to be an amazing listener and an inspiring leader – all in one action-packed lunchtime session! It would also make a great team bonding exercise.
At Bush Theatre in Uxbridge Road, W12. Click here to sign up.

Upstream info
Email: hello@move-upstream.org.uk or call: 020 7594 5155

Click Here for the Upstream website

 

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