The Welfare Benefits and Tax Credits Handbook 2021/22 is the definitive guide to the social security system, and an essential resource for all advisers who are serious about giving the best and most accurate advice to their clients.
Out in April! Pre-order your copy here.
Applications for the Champions for Children campaign will be open 1st February – 5th March 2021. The campaign offers unrestricted funding, as well as the opportunity to increase awareness and build up their donor base, to charities working with vulnerable children and young people across London. For more information visit their website here.
Park Royal Business Group invites you to our first Breakfast Forum of 2021!
In this special edition of the Park Royal Breakfast Forum, on Thursday 11 February, WLB member Verlingue will bring you a workshop on Coronavirus Risk Management and Workplace Safety. As ever this will be followed by facilitated networking, so that you have the chance to meet other business leaders working on the Park Royal estate and further afield.
In the world of financial risk management, West London Business Member Smart Currency Business have released their quarterly report, now available to download.
Fresh uncertainties for the year ahead bring new challenges for economies and currencies too. As governments start the ‘race to recovery’ and face the challenge of vaccinating entire populations, the next three months will be crucial for GBP, EUR and USD. Download your copy of the Quarterly Forecast now!
Download your copy of the Quarterly Forecast
The Purls.UK are starting off the New Year 2021 with a bit of a fun competition.
The best songs with the most votes win………….
1st prize a Purls.UK craft bag with 1000 grams of DK wool plus patterns
2nd prize a Purls.UK craft bag with 600 grams of DK wool plus patterns
3rd prize a Purls.UK craft Bag with 400 grams of DK wool plus patterns
My songs are Lenny Kravitz ‘Fly Away’, Mary Mary ‘Shackles’, and James Brown, ‘Get Up Offa That Thing’……….So I will be pledging £6…….
Limited number of craft bags available. Competition closes in 4 weeks time. Craft bags can also be purchased for £10 per bag with 400 grams of DK wool plus patterns for a hat, scarf, fingerless mittens and a headband. 🎖🎉🎖
Growing Together is a project where we grow fruit, vegetables and flowers together this year. We have free seeds that you can collect to start growing and we will support you with online workshops to explain what to do. We want to grow together on windowsills, balconies or in gardens, sharing our experiences and knowledge.
If you would like to join the project all the details can be found here: http://bit.ly/JBCGGrowingtogether
Level 3 Insurance and Claims Officer Apprentice
Please apply through the RBKC Careers portal. Closing date 3rd February 2021.
Link to the job advert https://careers.newjob.org.uk/RBKC/job/London-Insurance-and-Claims-Officer-Apprentice-RBKC54114-KEC/644297001/
Level 7 Finance Graduate (CIPFA)
We at Kensington borough Council are about to commence our Finance Graduate recruitment for 2021/22 in partnership with the recruitment experts AmberJack,, to look for fresh, enthusiastic minds to help build and strengthen our Finance Community.
If you feel you can help us add value to Kensington’s front line service delivery to help us make a difference for the residents that we serve, please visit https://www.financethefuture.co.uk/ to find out more about the requirements and details of the role.
Apply here https://financethefuturecandidate.ambertrack.co.uk/graduates2021/CandidateLogin.aspx.
Applications will close after a certain volume of candidate has been reached, so please apply as soon as possible, maximum deadline 1st March 2021.
These vacancies will be open to all, with no geographical restrictions.
However, applicants who are either:
and who meet the minimum requirements of the role as outlined in the Job Description, will be guaranteed an interview.
Caramel Rock, a fashion education charity are looking for young people interested in fashion & design to get involved in their exciting learning program.
The students will learning; pattern cutting, sewing, understanding garment techniques, how to function on industrial machine. The unit is an overall well rounded sandwich of different elements of fashion techniques at a BTEC Level 1,2 and 3.
There is also a program to help those unemployed back into work.
There is no cost associated to this if the person is under 18 and if they are 19+ they must be currently unemployed (jobseeker).
During the current lockdown Carers Network is continuing to run a busy programme of free online and telephone activity groups for local unpaid carers. These include new weekly telephone groups on food discussion, creative writing and poetry appreciation. Carers who do not have access to a computer or reliable broadband – or who are just put off from joining online Zoom sessions can call in and enjoy these activities.
Other online carer groups returning this year on Zoom also include Yoga, Art Classes and Mindfulness – whilst we will also be delivering Pilates, Photography, Zumba and Group Exercise sessions. All these free groups are a great way for local unpaid carers to relax, try new activities, catch up with fellow carers and have a break from their demanding caring role.
The full calendar of activities is here: https://carers-network.org.uk/online-programme-of-events/
Carers can sign up to receive links and codes by emailing events@carers-network.org.uk
As well as all the activity groups, Carers Network’s team of Caseworkers are carrying out Carer’s Assessments and consultations by phone. The Information Advice and Guidance team can also be contact Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm on 020 8960 3033 or by emailing carers@carers-network.org.uk
To refer a carer securely to Carers Network online please visit: https://carers-network.org.uk/contact-us/make-a-referral/
Alternatively, please call 020 8960 3033 or email info@carers-network.org.uk
Would you like practical tips and step-by-step guides on how to find the money you need for your community group, organisation or charity?
New campaigns launch from the Department for Education (DfE).
DfE are launching a new campaign for The Skills Toolkit called ‘An Hour to Skill’. The campaign aims to inspire the nation to spend one hour a week learning online with The Skills Toolkit by highlighting the ease and benefits of accessing free, high-quality online courses.
By setting aside one hour a week for online learning, people can learn skills that employers are looking for, boost their job prospects and keep their mind active. At a time when we will all be spending more time indoors, The Skills Toolkit can also play an important role in supporting the mental wellbeing of our country.
