Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. To mark the week this year, Carers Network has a jam-packed programme of activities and events for local unpaid carers.

These include trips to the Houses of Parliament, The Royal Mews, The British Museum, Chelsea Physic Garden, Bush Theatre, Kew Gardens, and more. Download the full programme here.

Local unpaid carers can register interest in activities by emailing events@carers-network.org.uk or calling 020 8960 3033.

We’re thrilled to share that Rah Rah Theatre Company has been awarded a Hammersmith & Fulham Community Grant, allowing us to offer FREE live entertainment this summer to care centres and community groups within Hammersmith & Fulham.

We have two fantastic, feel-good shows available and would love the opportunity to perform at your centre. If you’re interested in hosting a performance, simply reply to this email to reserve your slot. Please note that availability is limited and bookings will be confirmed on a first come, first served basis.

As this funding is intended to benefit as many people as possible, we kindly ask that you ensure the logistics of hosting a performance are feasible before confirming, to help avoid cancellations and ensure the grant is used effectively. We ask for a minimum audience of 20 to help create a lively, engaging atmosphere.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss anything before booking, we’d be very happy to chat. A flyer for the shows is attached, and details are below. 

Rock Around the Clock – H&F Funded Slots:

A musical comedy love story, set in the 50’s, containing all the popular tunes of that time.

• Tues 24 June – 4pm
• Mon 7 July – 11am
• Mon 7 July – 1.30pm
• Mon 7 July – 3.30pm

Thank You for the Music – H&F Funded Slots:

An inventive and magical show featuring all of ABBA’s greatest hits, full of audience interaction and laugh-out-loud comedy.

• Tues 29 July – 11am
• Tues 29 July – 1.30pm
• Tues 29 July – 4pm
• Wed 6 Aug – 4pm
• Tues 12 Aug – 4pm
• Tues 19 Aug – 4pm
• Mon 25 Aug – 11am
• Mon 25 Aug – 1.30pm
• Mon 25 Aug – 4pm

Guidelines for the funding:

If you are interested, could you please confirm you can meet the following funding requirements: 

• The show would be in a community centre or care centre in Hammersmith & Fulham. 
• That the audience members will be mostly aged 60 + or adults with learning difficulties. 
• That you would be happy to acknowledge the funding for the event through social media or any newsletters you may have, or allow us to do this by taking some pictures of the event and adding them to our social media platforms. 
• Take part in a short evaluation of the project.  

Please do check out our Facebook page to see all the wonderful feedback we receive from the venues we visit.  https://www.facebook.com/RahRahTheatreCompany/

We’re delighted to share that we have secured additional funding to support households who are struggling to pay their energy bills/overcome fuel poverty. Our dedicated team of HEAT Mentors can provide holistic, independent, and tailored assistance to vulnerable households in England and Wales affected by the ongoing energy crisis.

Our 1-1 mentoring and advocacy service includes:

• Advocating on behalf of your customer(s)
• Accessing energy grants and crisis funds on a case by case basis.
• Addressing energy emergencies
• Managing fuel debt and related challenges
• Optimising energy usage and improving efficiency

Who is eligible to access the service?

• Out of work households
• Anyone with fuel poverty/struggling with costs
• Households receiving Universal Credit
• People with disabilities
• Low-income households
• People who are 65+

How do I refer someone needing support?

If you have a customer that would benefit from our support, then you can:

• Refer directly by clicking here
• Call 0800 092 9002
• Email: HEAT@thewisegroup.co.uk
• More details can be found here

Click here for further information

Join our next Climate Cafe to hear about H&F Healthy Homes – your local energy savings advice service.

Find event and ticket information here: Climate Cafe – H&F Healthy Homes Tickets, Thu, Feb 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

There’s two weeks left to get nominations in for this year’s Sheila McKechnie Foundation National Campaigner Awards 2025. There are 10 amazing categories to choose from. It’s free to enter and you can even nominate yourself. Deadline to nominate is Friday 28 February 2025. Find out more here.