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FREE ‘Click Start’ AI & Digital Skills Employability Programme

SAY is working with ‘Click Start London’ to provide an amazing opportunity for young Londoners from 18 – 30 years old to secure employment or apprenticeships in the digital/tech sector. We would particularly like to encourage females and those from underrepresented groups to take part.

‘Click Start’ is a free 4-week Artificial Intelligence (AI) & digital skills course that has live opportunities with industry-leading companies, including Amazon, BT Group, Cisco, QA, and small and medium businesses across London. 

The 4-week programme is in-person and will be delivered at University of East London (UEL) Docklands Campus, University Way, London E16 2RD from 10th February – 7th March 2025. The course provides training in the fundamentals of AI, digital marketing, social media management, business ownership, client-facing skills, and data analysis with certificates in Google Digital Garage and Excel. Candidates will also receive class-based and 1:1 sessions on improving CVs, cover letters, interview techniques and building confidence and professional work skills, and will get the opportunity to work collaboratively with real life tech companies to pitch ideas to boost their businesses. 

For up to 6 months after the course, candidates will receive employability support to empower them towards an apprenticeship, job or other positive outcome. As well as this, throughout the programme and at future networking events, candidates will be supported to explore pathways into digital careers and apprenticeships with industry-leading companies, including Amazon, BT Group, Cisco, QA, and small and medium businesses across London.

To be eligible for the programme, candidates must be:

  • Aged 18-30
  • Based in London
  • Not in employment, education or training during the course. 

During the 4-week programme travel and lunch will be covered for candidates. If you are interested in taking part, or have any young people interested, please complete or ask them to complete the online registration form below. Places are limited and in high demand, so please register as soon as possible to secure a place – https://forms.office.com/e/prhRdjVEjL

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Mayor of London’s 2025 Community Campaign

Help contribute to a new London-wide 2025 campaign on community! The Mayor of London is developing a new campaign, to celebrate London’s values of diversity and unity.

As part of this campaign, we are looking for short stories about how Londoners have felt valued and celebrated in our city, and examples of how as Londoners we rally together, and stand up for our shared values. You can take part by filling in this quick form as soon as possible but no later than 13th January: https://londongov.typeform.com/lovedandwanted  

This could be an opportunity to celebrate and share your community work.

By sharing your story with us you will consent to part of it being used on marketing materials around the launch of the campaign, along with your first name and location in London. If you’ve got any questions, please contact Alice Owen on alice.owen@london.gov.uk. 

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Business CONNECTS: Supporting Small Businesses

To mark Small Business Saturday on 7 December, check out how we’re boosting H&F’s visitor economy with our local markets, business profiles and new Countdown to Christmas campaign. More details below.

It’s a very busy time of year for businesses. Make sure to take advantage of local training and support opportunities this December.

There’s lots on to help you strengthen your finances and your business’ future, including:

And come along to our local networking events, designed to help you build business connections across the borough.

Have a successful December and if you’re trading at our North End Road Christmas Market, I look forward to seeing you.

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Charity Governance Awards

For the past decade, the Charity Governance Awards have aimed to celebrate trusteeship and inspire boards to better charity governance. For the tenth and final year, there are bigger cash prizes and other rewards for both winners and shortlisted charities. All charities registered in the UK are encouraged to enter, for free, before the deadline (12 February 2025). Find out more.

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Meet Santa at the Library!

Tickets: £6 per child on Eventbrite or £5 at the library.

Monday 9 and Wednesday 11 December 10.30am at Kensington Central Library.

Join us for a magical day with Santa at Kensington Central Library! After a special festive Rhyme Time at 10.30am, children will have the chance to meet Santa, share their favorite Christmas stories, and capture the moment with a photo.

Each child will receive a gift bag from the library – a little thank-you from our team.

Book now

Friday 13 December, 10.30am at Brompton Library.

At Brompton Library, Santa will make his grand entrance at 10.30am on Friday, 13 December, so mark your calendars – Santa can’t wait to meet you!

Book now

 

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Second Nature – FREE 12 Week Weight Management Programme

Kick start the new year with a free 12-week weight management programme designed to support individuals in improving their health through weekly group sessions. Led by a Registered Nutritionist, the sessions focus on key topics like nutrition, exercise, emotional eating, and stress management, and they will receive various tools to support their goals along the way including a recipe book and food diary to log their meals. 

This flyer, has a QR code linking to a Typeform, where interested individuals can check their eligibility and express their interest. Once registered, we will contact you directly to book your spot.

Sessions at Sobus, Dawes Road Hub will be on Wednesday evenings, 6-7:30pm, starting on the 15th of January. We also have morning sessions (10-11:30 am) at another venue (starting 13th January). 

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Disability Inclusion on Charity Boards: In-person Peer Session for London Chairs

Tuesday 14 January, 6 – 8pm

Association of Chairs is delighted to partner with Inclusion London for our January London peer session. Stephen Bunbury, Co-Chair for Inclusion London and Co-Chair of the BME Colleague Network at the University of Westminster will be joining us.  In this session, we will be exploring the ‘skills gap’ often found on Disabled-led charity boards.  It is often the case that attracting Disabled talent with the skill set for a charity board is increasingly difficult because of structural barriers that often disproportionally limit opportunities for Disabled individuals with lived experience of disability.

AoC runs monthly in-person peer sessions in London. These are two hour facilitated sessions, where you will be introduced to fellow Chairs, get to know each other and talk though issues with other Chairs who share similar challenges and experiences.

Find out more and book your place here:

https://www.associationofchairs.org.uk/events/peer-support-group-session-for-london-chairs-12/

 

Peer support group session for London Chairs – Association of Chairs

Are you keen to talk though issues with other Chairs who share similar challenges and can share experiences and ideas?  Do you want to build a network of Chairs who you can chat to? We’re pleased to announce a new series of face-to-face peer sessions in London designed to offer you support and help you build a network of Chairs you can call on for ideas, and encouragement.

www.associationofchairs.org.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mayor of London Launches New FREE EDI Toolkits Support Service

The Mayor’s Workforce Integration Network (WIN) aims to tackle labour market inequality by working with employers and civil society to address structural barriers that prevent underrepresented groups from accessing good work across key sectors in London. 

In 2024, we launched our updated Inclusive Employer Toolkits, which provide employers of all sizes in the creative and cultural, digital and technology, green, healthcare, and hospitality sectors of London’s economy with clear steps they can take to improve diversity and inclusion in their workforce. Based on original research with employees and employers in each sector, the toolkits propose steps which are specific to the current challenges and context of each sector.

WIN is pleased to announce the launch of a new Implementation Support Programme tailored for Health sectors. This support programme is free to all participants and will equip you with both improved awareness and actionable strategies to foster diverse and inclusive workplaces that drive business performance. The programme includes a series of learning sessions, events and access to a virtual knowledge hub, all with the aim to help you internalise the WIN Toolkit and gain the following benefits:

– Grow through Inclusion: Enhance both financial and non-financial aspects of your organisation.

– Modular Learning: Tailor your participation to fit your organisational needs.

– Networking Opportunities: Engage with peers within and beyond your sector.

– Expert Guidance: Benefit from insights shared by EDI and industry experts.

– Virtual Knowledge Hub: Access resources for effective toolkit implementation.

We are launching a first round of events regarding this support service, taking place in November and December. This round is intended to be an awareness-building session designed for organisations who are not familiar with the toolkits and the same workshop will be delivered on these three dates:

.     12 November, 1 – 2:30pm

.     20 November, 11am – 12:30pm

.     5 December, 3 – 4:30pm

Our delivery partners In Diverse Company, who are the organisers, will give participants an overview of the WIN toolkits and its sections, share key principles and industry best practices for the actions, highlight some foundational actions within the various toolkits, and provide case studies and examples of how the actions are being implemented in various sectors and industries. Each session will include a space for participants to have group discussions about these action areas, share their reflections/experiences, and ask questions. Future rounds of events and the launch of our virtual knowledge hub will take place in 2025.

To sign up to this new programme and confirm your attendance, please complete our survey. If this programme is not suitable for you, but you believe other organisations may benefit from participating, we would encourage you to share this with your professional networks.

Should you have any questions regarding the Inclusive Employer Toolkits or our Implementation Support service, please do not hesitate to get in touch:

E: amin.aboushagor@london.gov.uk 

M: 07763254225

We look forward to working in partnership with you to support your EDI efforts and create a more inclusive London for all.

 

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Hammersmith & Fulham Healthy Homes Launch Event

Hammersmith & Fulham are excited to announce the launch event for our new partner, Groundwork, who will be providing a fuel poverty service to residents and community organisations within our borough! This partnership will host a range of services such as home and telephone consultations to residents to help improve the energy efficiency of their homes and access grants available to them, host webinars, and attend outreach events for the promotion of services and grants to community organisations. The event will bring together Councillor Harvey and Councillor Harcourt, key community stakeholders, and internal council teams who support individuals experiencing fuel poverty.

This event will take place on Tuesday 19th November 14:00-15:30 at Riverside Studios, 101 Queen Caroline Street, W6 9BN.

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Win 4 Tickets to The Snowman & The Snowdog Live with Sinfonia Smith Square, Westminster 

Get ready to experience the magic of Christmas like never before! Enter our competition for a chance to win 4 tickets to a spectacular family concert on Sunday, 15th December, featuring The Snowman and The Snowdog live on the big screen with a beautiful orchestral performance by Sinfonia Smith Square.

As the joyful sequel to the beloved classic The Snowman, this enchanting film comes to life with live music, promising a heartwarming experience for all ages. The concert is packed with festive fun, including:

  •  🎶 Special introductions from the orchestra
  • 🎺 Opportunities for children to meet musicians and try instruments
  • 🎅 And a surprise visit from Santa himself! 

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to bring your family together for a magical Christmas moment. Enter now for your chance to win tickets to this unforgettable event!

Best of luck to all!
We can’t wait to announce the lucky winner. Stay tuned!

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