The Government has launched a public consultation on what future good causes should benefit from £738 million of dormant assets funding in England. Currently, the funding is spent on three social and environmental causes: youth, financial inclusion and social investment. The consultation will be open for twelve weeks to review whether these remain the right causes for where funding from dormant assets can be allocated. The funding is made available through the Dormant Assets Scheme, which was recently expanded from bank accounts to include the insurance and pensions, investment and wealth management, and securities sectors. All those with an interest, including the public, community groups, and industry stakeholders, are encouraged to submit their views by the 9th October 2022. Consultation on Future of £738 Million Dormant Asset Fund (England)
Hammersmith and Fulham elders can be seen on show this month at the Riverside Studios in “The Seven Ages of Us”, a reminiscence revue developed by Cat’s Whiskers Community Arts in partnership with Riverside Studios Dive In Community programme.
It’s taking place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday 4th, 5th and 6th August – 7.30 pm with a 3 pm matinee on the Saturday.
Details online here at https://riversidestudios.co.uk/see-and-do/the-seven-ages-of-us-36523/
If you’re a trustee or in charge of running a charity, we’re urging you to respond to the Charity Commission’s consultation on the next version of the Annual Return, which is open until Thursday 1 September. Learn more here.
Support in Richmond
Are you feeling anxious or depressed, not sleeping or worried about relationships or body image, or maybe you are stressed about exams or assignments. Whatever you are emotionally struggling with, you are not alone. The Wild Mind Project, in partnership with The Otakar Kraus Music Trust, are offering free wellbeing support for young people aged 16-25, including a specific programme for the young LGBTQ+ community.
Using a unique combination of nature based activities, including music therapy and creative activities, we can help you cope with life’s challenges. Importantly, you will form a group of supportive new friends.
These 5 week programmes run from: Sun 11th September 2022 to the 9th October 2022.
- LGBTQ+ programme runs from 10.30am-12.30pm
- General programme runs from 1.30pm-3.30pm
Sessions will be held at Marble Hill Park and Heatham House, Twickenham.
Support in Chiswick
Why don’t you join us for four weekly, free 2-hour sessions. Slow down and reconnect with yourself and your environment in this nature-based programme.
Typical activities include walks, some light conservation work or gardening. This is combined with a range of creative activities such as painting, lino cutting, tie-dye or whittling. There will be time to talk and share collective struggles and the group form a supportive network of new friends that last beyond the programme.
The programme is for 16-25 year-olds, starts on Sun 6th November 2022 and runs for 4 weeks from 11.00-13.00 at Chiswick House & Gardens, Hounslow.
For further information visit our website, contact us by email or phone 01273 230102.
To book a place on the programme, please complete our online Booking form
The writers’ festival is an event dedicated to highlighting and providing a platform for local, national and international creative talent.
With such positive reviews and evaluation by our audience, Hammersmith & Fulham Writers’ Festival 2022 is set to take place across two days!!
20 – 21st August 2022, 10am – 6pm
@195 Wood Ln, London W12 7FQ
The festival platformed a host of authors, writers, playwrights, publishers and poets from across genres, and will be doubly as entertaining.
The idea for a writer’s festival came about during lockdown and after the women and girl’s community organisation, WILDE (women in literature development & empowerment) who host creative and empowerment events found that our borough had no writer’s festival.
The WILDE Foundation is using Eventbrite to organize 15 upcoming events. Check out The WILDE … Hammersmith & Fulham Writers‘ Festival. Multiple Dates. Click here
Flexible, casual role
If you’re from Morocco, Algeria, Egypt or other North African countries, and looking for a part-time, flexible role (4-8 hours per month) look no further! Join a team to tackle air pollution in the local area and engaging with your local community, please see the role description and get in touch with the WellHome team: https://linktr.ee/WellHomeStudy
Apply by 1 Aug
Drop us a line if you have any questions, or can recommend a brilliant individual: wellhome@ic.ac.uk
Do you live in W10, W11 or W12? Do you have kids with asthma/allergies, care about your family’s health and the air in West London? Our world-leading Environmental Research Group are looking for families to join the first major UK study to measure indoor air pollution – with free sensors and science activities.
Check out the info sheet, and sign up now.
We particularly welcome families from Black/Black British, North African, and Asian backgrounds, or who speak Somali, Arabic, Albanian, Spanish, Amharic or Portuguese, to reflect West London’s rich diversity.
If you have any questions or need additional support, please email Esther on wellhome@ic.ac.uk or call, text or Whatsapp: 07596 955261
Join the Imperial Sustainability Working Group, students and community members for a free film screening of Newtok: The water is rising at the Invention Rooms – exploring indigenous communities & climate change. It is about a village seeking justice in climate disaster.
Free popcorn, informal Q&A and networking afterwards with environmental researchers!
Thursday 21st July, 5.30-8.30pm
Invention Rooms
Book now
Suitable for teenagers and adults
DJ Boots will be playing Reggae, RNB and 80’s & 90’s music at The Bar & Grill, Fulham Broadway on 22nd & 29th July at 8pm-1am. Free entry all night!
The Grove Neighbourhood Centre, 7 Bradmore Park Road, Hammersmith, W6 0DT is having a Summer Sale on Saturday 16th July, 11am to 3pm.
Clothes, jewellery, handbags, gifts, bric a brac, books – bargains to be had! Do come along and support your local Community Centre.
