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Feeling stressed? Let’s talk about it

We all get stressed from time to time but talking about it can really make a difference.

This Mental Health Awareness Week (14 – 20 May) we are focusing on how NHS talking therapies services in North West London help people who may be feeling stressed or generally low.

Talking to a therapist or undergoing self-help courses can help people learn new ways to help themselves feel more able to cope with their problems.

A recent user of talking therapies support said:

“I was really struggling and never thought I needed intervention, support or treatment. But after a suggestion from my GP to try talking therapies, I decided I had nothing to lose.

 

 “Since undergoing therapy my life has completely changed. My experiences with my difficulties have shifted my perspective and I do not find my situation unbearable anymore.

 

“With the help of my therapist, I have managed to set realistic goals, and keep to them, despite setbacks.”

Talking therapies services are easy to access through self-referral or GP referral and they are available across all North West London boroughs. To find out more, contact the relevant service for your borough:

Borough Contact number
Brent 020 8206 3924
Harrow 020 8515 5015
Hillingdon 01895 206 800
Hounslow 0300 123 0739
Ealing 020 3313 5660
Hammersmith and Fulham 0300 123 1156
Westminster 030 3333 0000
Kensington and Chelsea, Queens Park and Paddington 020 3317 4200

People registered with a GP in either Harrow or Brent can also use Health Help Now, a free digital patient app to monitor how they are feeling. The mood tool feature asks basic questions about your mood and how you feel and will signpost you to relevant services based on your responses. The app can be downloaded here: App Store or Google Play.

To date, almost 6,000 people in Brent have used talking therapies to deal with stress, anxiety, and depression.

 

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Introducing Beacon: a new programme for Chairs leading smaller charities

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The Association of Chairs will soon be launching their ‘Beacon’ Programme, a new National Lottery-funded programme for Chairs and Vice Chairs of smaller charities (with an annual income of under £1 million) across England.

Developed with Chairs of smaller charities, this programme is uniquely placed to support Chairs to do their role effectively. The programme will offer an exciting range of tailored activities, free practical written resources and webinars and opportunities for Chairs to share ideas and learn from each other.

Don’t miss out. Sign up to Beacon’s new e-bulletin to:

  • Get regular updates about how the programme can help you or Chairs in your network
  • Be among the first to hear about new tailored, practical resources
  • Hear from Chairs of smaller charities on how they have tackled key issues

Follow this link to sign up!

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From the FSI May Newsletter. Click Here to find out more about the FSI

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GlobalGiving crowdfunding accelerator

CrowdfuGlobal Giving Iconnding organisation GlobalGiving is now accepting applications for its May-June digital fundraising training and crowdfunding accelerator programme.

Participating charities will receive online training and support to build their strategy. They will also be entered into a three week crowdfunding campaign to raise at least £4,000 for a chosen project, using GlobalGiving’s platform and resources.

On top of this training and advice, GlobalGiving are offering match funding opportunities, bonus prizes and the opportunity for graduates of the programme to secure a permanent place on the platform. Follow this link to find out more or to apply.

From the FSI May Newsletter. Click Here to find out more about the FSI

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Small Charity Week 2018 is just around the corner

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Small Charity Week 2018 is just around the corner, are you ready to make the most of it? 

Small Charity Week’s media partner is:

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From the FSI May Newsletter. Click Here to find out more about the FSI

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Office Spaces Available Now!

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Sobus offer affordable, modern, serviced office space, close to all amenities. We can also offer special discounts for charities, social enterprises and social businesses.

Freston Road Hub – A brand new build in North Kensington with desk spaces, including much sought after private office space available now!

Dawes Road Hub – Our hub in Fulham where a 5-6 desk space has just become available!

To enquire / view please contact Sue Spiller:

Email – Sue.spiller@sobus.org.uk
Tel – 020 7952 1230

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Invest Grant Programme Open to Applications – Submission Deadline 18th May

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The Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales funds small and medium sized charities whose work supports people experiencing multiple disadvantages at key periods of change and transition in their lives to move forward and achieve positive lasting outcomes.

The Lloyds Bank Foundation’s Invest Programme provides multiyear grants of up to £25,000 pa to support core and service delivery costs of charities

The Foundation’s current Invest grant round is open with the deadline of 5pm on the 18th May for submission of initial applications.

Our Enable Programme provides grants of up to £15,000 for work which will strengthen and develop charities.

Charities receiving grants also can access further development support through our Enhance Programme.

For more information on the Lloyds Bank Foundation’s eligibility criteria, grant programmes and details of how to apply, please visit www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk

If you would like to discuss your proposal before submitting your application, please contact enquiries@lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk or your local grant manager Sara Cooney on scooney@lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk

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Advance – Job Opportunity

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Advance is a well-respected, award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women experiencing domestic abuse and supporting women with custodial and community sentences to reduce offending. Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, to collaborate, innovate and be accountable. We have expanded our services significantly over the past 2 years, with annual income to over £3m and 75 staff, reaching over 3000 women and their children.

Current Opportunities

Female* Community Keyworker – various roles – SOUTH/WEST LONDON
Closing date: midnight Monday 14th May 2018 Interview date: 17th & 23rd May 2018

Female* Community Keyworker – various roles – NORTH/EAST LONDON
Closing date: midnight Sunday 21st May 2018 Interview date: 23rd – 25th May 2018

Click Here for a PDF with the Job Details

Click Here to go to the Advance Job website and to download the application form and Job Description for these roles

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Volunteers’ Week 2018

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Over 21 million people volunteer in the UK at least once a year and this contributes an estimated £23.9bn to the UK economy. Behind these big numbers is a big contribution.

These 21 million people are a shining example of how we can all make a big difference to individuals and communities every day from improving the environment we live in, spending time with those who may otherwise be lonely and contributing to a range of other essential services and support. We believe such a big contribution is worth a big celebration!

Volunteers’ Week is a chance to be part of the UK’s biggest celebration of volunteering, recognising the contribution of volunteers in their communities across the UK.

NCVO is the national lead for Volunteers’ Week in England, and the week is led by our UK partners, WCVA, Volunteer Scotland, and Volunteer Now.

Date: 1st – 7th June 2018

Location: Events held across the UK

Volunteers’ Week is a long-standing, popular event in the voluntary sector, established in 1984. It is supported and celebrated by small grassroots organisations as well as larger, household-name charities, who together run hundreds of events across the UK. These events showcase and celebrate volunteers and the contribution volunteering makes in our communities.

People celebrate in a range of imaginative and creative ways, and you can see some of the best photos from last year’s events on our Volunteers Week Pinterest board.

Click here to go to the Volunteers’ Week website.

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Life Coach – Complimentary no obligation session

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I am offering life coaching sessions for individuals and groups particularly around wellbeing, self-development and growth.

“Safe space / Empathy / Support”

Click here to download a PDF with more information

For a complimentary no obligation session via phone or Skype, please contact: Nawal Lakhdar

on Mobile: 07976083412
Email: nawal.lakhdar32@gmail.com

 

 

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Garden Volunteer Opportunity – Shepherds Bush

If you’re interested in being a community garden volunteer come and visit the Elgin Close Resource Centre on Tuesday 1st May and Tuesday 8th May from 10am to 12.00pm or Tuesday 15th and 22nd May from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.  We are looking for volunteers that will help to transform and maintain the community garden at the Elgin Close Resource Centre and Extra Care Services.  No experience is needed.  You will be provided with any training you need.  Some sessions will involve helping to run gardening and recycling workshops with younger and older people. The address for the centre is 1-3 Elgin Close, Shepherd’s Bush, W12 9NH.

If you are interested please email Deb Culmer (debshcga@gmail.com) or call Jennifer Thaxter on 020 3815 2186 for more information.

Click Here for the Flyer.

This is an exciting new gardening project in partnership with Elgin Close Resource Centre, Hammersmith Academy and Hammersmith Community Gardens Association (HCGA)

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