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H&F Carers Forum Opportunities

Hammersmith and Fulham Carers Forum is a formal group, supported by Carers Network. This group aims to help local carers:

  • Have their say on local issues for carers
  • Inform the Tri-Borough Carers Partnership Board
  • Help Carers Network plan future events and activities

The Forum is currently recruiting a Chair and Vice Chair.

To see roles and person specifications click here. H&F Forum members who would like to apply need to send a brief description of themselves and why they wish to apply, and send this to Forum facilitator Alix Richards by Friday 7 April 2017: alix.richards@carers-network.org.uk

Please mark email ‘H&F Carers Forum Chair application’ or ‘H&F Carers Forum Vice Chair application’ depending on role you would like to apply for. Alternatively, please post a letter by way of application to Carers Network, Bishop Creighton House, 374-380 Lillie Road, SW6 7PH.

The next H&F Carers Forum will be on, Fri 28 April 2017, 1.30pm-3.30pm at Bishop Creighton House, 374-380 Lillie Rd, SW6 7PH.

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Fundraising Online Event

Thought about fundraising online? Why not attend an event run by Localgiving here at Sobus on 15th February 2017 at 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.

The Localgiving support local charitable organisations to diversify their income through online fundraising. They provide tools, training and advice to help local groups connect with supporters online, improve their digital skills and develop practical fundraising experience. It is an event where you will find out about the practicalities of fundraising on line and will be introduced to a pragmatic facility to get started.

If you are interested please book with us online.

If you would like to know more, then please contact Nigel Jacques. His email is nigel.jacques@sobus.org.uk

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Nearly New, Low Price Office Furniture for H&F Charities & Schools

As a social entrepreneur, I launched a New platform intended to help Charity organisations and schools to get access to nearly new office furniture at the lowest cost.

Lineup systems, a big ad tech company in London is the first partner proposing their office furniture because of relocation on the 25th. The material is already available on the platform.

You just have to register for free and you will receive the list of the office furniture to go shopping. E.g: meeting table for 15£, meeting chair 10£ (only for charities or schools)…

Lineup is the first Company to give but many other companies are coming up so even if you miss the deadline, register and you will get notified of the new arrivals.

For more information and to register please click here

 

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OPDC Senior Engagement Officer Job Vacancy

An exciting role has arisen at Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC). The successful candidate will lead the OPDC Engagement Strategy. In addition, the successful candidate will take a leading role to conduct stakeholder mapping and build relationships by spending 2-3 days a week meeting and engaging local communities, visiting local groups, attending workshops and events to understand aspirations and concerns and be clear on ‘our story’ and benefits for the area. The position includes a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan, childcare voucher scheme and a career average pension scheme.

Application closing date: Sunday 5 February 2017 at 23.59 GMT

For further information and to apply, please click here.

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Start Your Own Enterprise Course

Tree Shepherd with Wormholt and White City Big Local, Petit Miracles, LBHF and Hammersmith United Charities is offering you an 8-week course in Enterprise Training at the Wood Lane Community Centre, plus free supported trading at the Petit Miracle Hub, business workshops, networking opportunities, mentoring and financial assistance. The course is free for those on benefits.

The training will take place from 9.30am-4pm on:

2nd, 9th, 16th , 20th & 23rd March

20th & 27th April

4th May

To register your interest please click here or call 020 3697 1537.

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CEO for The Young Westminster Foundation Job Vacancy

The successful candidate will have a detailed understanding of the voluntary and charitable sector and social enterprise models with a focus on services for young people. In addition, the successful candidate will have a track record of successfully leading change, developing effective partnerships across the sector and an innovative approach to funding models. The post will have an annual leave entitlement of 25 days per annum and be eligible to join the Paddington Development Trust Cycle to Work Scheme.

Closing date for applications: 5.00pm, Friday 10th February 2017.

For further information and to apply, please click here.

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Free Event: Rainbow London

The HEAR London for All project, funded by London Councils, and the Policy and Campaigns project, funded by Trust for London, invite you to an exciting joint event at Human Rights Action Centre (Amnesty International), 17 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EA on Monday 30th January 2017, 10am-4pm.

To support the dissemination of LGBT Consortium’s Still Out There report funded by Trust for London, the HEARLondon for All and Policy and Campaigns projects are holding an event to highlight the intersectional lives of London’s LGBTQI+ community.

The whole day event will have space for the voluntary and community sector to look for ways of working together to improve the lives of LGBTQI people, and we will also welcome statutory sector colleagues who want to learn more.

To book your free place, please email stating your name, organisation, organisation postcode, and whether or not you have any dietary or access needs to hear@reap.org.uk

 

 

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A Call for Evidence from The London Assembly Health Committee

The committee is investigating mental health for Deaf and disabled people in London as part of its wider investigation into mental health inequalities.

Further information, including the call for evidence in BSL, can be found on the website here

The London Assembly Health Committee would like to receive any  responses by 1 February 2017.

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Webinar for Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise Sector Partners

NHS England would like to invite voluntary, community and social enterprise sector partners to join us for an NHS England webinar for a national update on Sustainability and Transformation Plans  (STPs).

The webinar will include:

  • An update on the STP process so far
  • Opportunities being developed at national level for involvement of VCS partners in ST
  • Examples of how the VCS has been involved in plans to date
  • Questions and discussion

When: 30 Jan 2017, 12noon-1pm

To join the webinar please contact Jonathan Leahy via email: Jonathan.leahy@nhs.net and Jonathan will provide you with the joining instructions for the webinar.

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Community Money Mentors Learn, Save, Share

Gain a nationally recognised qualification and then we will support you:

  • We will help you to find a volunteering position if you would like one
  • We can provide you with a mentor to help you get into work or achieve a life goal

Learn – Gain a nationally recognised qualification

Save –   All of our trained Community Money Mentors report saving money whilst doing the course

Share – Once you have graduated you will have the chance to become a mentor sharing your new found knowledge with others in your community

Come along and meet the tutor Shirina at the Masbro Centre

25th January 2017, 11am – 1pm

The Course will run: Every Wednesday for 10 weeks from 10am – 2pm starting 25th January.

For more information or to book a place please ring Rosemarie on 0207 605 0116 or email rosemarie@upg.org.uk  

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