The chancellor’s autumn budget statement announced changes that will potentially have a devastating impact on the charity and voluntary sector. It is estimated that the sector’s total increased cost of employer National Insurance Contributions will be £1.4bn per year.
Charities are already in a dire situation, struggling to juggle the soaring demand for their services, while their own costs escalate and funding declines. The decision to increase employer NICs across the charity sector- and not to create an exemption – will be another major strain on their limited resources.
NCVO and ACEVO have issued a joint letter to the chancellor to outline their concerns for the sector. You can make your voice heard too.
Co-sign the open letter to the chancellor and join NCVO and ACEVO in calling for a commitment to safeguard charities from increased employer NICs.
Applications are now open for the eBay Circular Fashion Fund, which supports small UK businesses specialising in circular fashion solutions and sustainable practices.
The Fund will enable charities, social enterprise and small businesses to invest in and bring new technology and services to the market that can help people think and shop differently.
Successful applicants will receive up to £50,000 in funding, bespoke mentoring, and networking opportunities. The overall winner will have the opportunity to be awarded “eBay Circular Fashion Innovator of the Year” and receive an additional investment of up to $300,000.
The closing date for applications is the 15th November 2024.
Useful Links:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sml/circular-fashion-innovation-fund-apply
=We are Norway’s leading independent healthcare provider, having treated over 2 million patients. In March, we opened our first clinic in London in response to increasing NHS waiting times. Since then, we have already provided care to over 2,000 patients.
Sobus’ contacts are being offered a 20% discount for general GP appointments at Dr. Dropin, Fulham Road. The clinic is only a minute’s walk from Dawes Road Hub, Fulham and also offers physiotherapy and dermatology services. The discount is for general GP consultations and expires on 01/01/25.
Date: Monday 4 November 2024
Time: 16:30 to 18:30
Location: Face to face meeting at Hammersmith Library
Running his own businesses for over 20 years, Paul has helped hundreds of businesses start and grow. He specialises in:
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· Starting and growing businesses. · Product and brand development. · Import and Export. · Marketing and upscaling businesses. |
A local resident, he is passionate about helping small businesses and start-ups to reduce costs, increase turnover/profit and make the most of the resources to hand. Unlike many ‘consultants’, Paul practices what he preaches, having several of his own businesses.
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· Are you thinking about starting a business and need advice? · Do you have an established business wanting to grow or expand? · Have you recently started a business and need some support? · Not sure how to attract more customers? · Are you looking for information, advice, training and practical support such as funding, mentoring, networking and office space etc? |
Book a free meeting now to get great business advice and support from an experienced and highly endorsed local businessperson.
Click this link to book a Business Advice Clinic with Paul at Hammersmith Library
Please note this business support offer is only available to Hammersmith and Fulham businesses and residents.
This service is provided by Hammersmith & Fulham Council and delivered by independent business people who have been where you are and have years of experience across a wide range of areas.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council is committed to supporting local businesses and offers a range of 1-2-1 business advice clinics and workshops. If you need support for your business or have suggestions to improve the service, please contact: business-support@lbhf.gov.uk
Further details about our business support services can be found here
With the support of City Bridge Foundation, we are able to offer a range of free resources available for London-based charities that are least able to access or afford support. Over the next few months we will offer selected training courses, events, publications and funding support, all for free! Learn more here.
Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 21 November!
Carers Network is running a programme of online and in-person workshop talks and activities on both the day itself and on Weds 20 and Fri 22 November. Sessions are online unless indicated.
Click here for the programme
We are a charity theatre company who specialise in using theatre as a form of therapy and have been working within the elderly community for over 20 years. We see firsthand the truth of the Arts Council statement, “Getting involved in creative activities in communities reduces loneliness, supports physical and mental health and wellbeing, sustains older people and helps to build and strengthen social ties.” Sharing in watching a show with music, comedy and drama is a perfect way for the elderly (especially those suffering with dementia) to reconnect and bring some much needed joy back into their lives. “A smile starts on the lips, a grin spreads to the eyes, a chuckle comes from the belly; but a good laugh bursts forth from the soul, overflows, and bubbles all around”.
So far, the company has produced and toured 50 highly successful shows to over 1000 different venues. We pride ourselves in writing and producing our own original material. All our productions are interactive and aim to encourage audiences to join in as much as possible so as to create a memorable experience. We believe this to be why venues invite us back time and time again. Some of our regular clients include Chelsea Pensioners, Age UK, BUPA, Care UK, Sunrise and Senior Living, National Trust, Hallmark Care Homes, Rose Theatre, 10 different London councils and various NHS groups.
Our Christmas 2024 diary is almost full, however we have a few slots left in your area!
We don`t want you to miss out so contact us soon if you would like to book either of our fabulous Christmas shows!
Little Red Riding Hood (25th November 2024 – 17th January 2025)
An inventive and magical panto full of toe-tapping, singalong songs, audience interaction and laugh-out-loud comedy. Festive, feel-good fun for all!
Jingle Bell Singers (25th November – 28th December 2024)
A collection of ‘feel good’ Christmas songs performed by our ‘Christmas Carollers’ with heart warming harmonies and a hilarious comedy through line.
Each show costs £250.00 (1 hour, 3 performers). Our time slots are 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm or 6.30pm
For more details or to make a booking, please contact us on 07944868358 or rahrahtheatre@hotmail.com.
Our Charity Trustee Quiz is back with new questions for 2024!
NICOLA Arts is offering free dance classes for young people aged 15–25 in Hammersmith and Fulham, RBKC, and the surrounding areas. This exciting initiative is generously funded by Sport England, allowing us to offer the classes completely free of charge.
The classes include:
- Street Dance– Tuesdays, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
- Break Dance– Fridays, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
- Dance Hall– Fridays, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
The above classes are taking place at Vanston Place Community Centre, and we welcome participants of all experience levels. For those under 18, a parental permission slip will be required.
We’d greatly appreciate it if you could share this opportunity within your networks to help us reach as many young people as possible. If anyone is interested, they can contact us via WhatsApp at +44 796 748 3977 or email us at contact@nicolaarts.org for more details or to register.
We would also be happy to offer a 4 weeks dance course for your clients at our or your venue, we are flexible with time and style of dance.
For more information please feel free to contact us directly or to find out more about NICOLA Arts and our work, please visit our website at www.nicolaarts.org.
Join our shared objective to to develop a roadmap to significantly reduce youth unemployment and boost productivity and growth across West London by securing your free place at the upcoming West London Youth Careers Summit.
Thursday 14 November 2024 | 9am – 5pm | Ibis Earls Court, SW6 1UD
