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New social prescribing resource launched for the VCSE sector

Social Prescribing London launches on International Social Prescribing Day – 18 March 2021, commissioned by Greater London Authority to specifically support the VCSE sector to deliver on social prescribing.

It is aimed at London-based VCSE organisations and shares information to help them become more involved with social prescribing, including a toolkit, useful resources, and case studies from existing social prescribing services. There’s also support for social prescribing Link Workers with links into local services, and information for commissioners of social prescribing services to help them better understand the VCSE sector.

To find out more, visit https://socialprescribinglondon.uk

 

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COVID-19 Support from HMRC

If you’re struggling to work out your options and obligations regarding VAT and tax payments as a result of COVID-19, HMRC has set up a dedicated COVID-19 helpline to assist any business or self-employed individual providing advice, support and tax instalment arrangements. You can call them on  0800 024 1222. Click here for additional guidance and support from HMRC.

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Call for Evidence: The Potential of Civil Society

The Law Family Commission on Civil Society is seeking input on a range of questions about how to unleash the full potential of civil society in the 2020s. It is open for anyone – civil society organisations and participants, policy makers and businesses. Find out more and submit your responses here.

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ASE Mentoring: Parent/ Carer Champion Network, Support Programme

ASE is a Community Interest Company based in Hammersmith and Fulham and a service provider for LBHF delivering Holistic Mentoring.

To help us to further plan our sessions to provide the best support please complete our survey which you can find here.

The idea is to have Parents/ Carers supporting each other. We are setting up online and via telephone support.

For a copy of the e-flyer for the PCCN programme please click here.

 

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Hammersmith & Fulham Law Centre are recruiting trustees

Recruitment of Trustees

Hammersmith & Fulham Law Centre are committed to promoting social justice through specialist legal support services to advice giving organisations and disadvantaged individuals.

We are seeking volunteer Trustees to join our experienced Board to oversee the Law Centre’s governance, compliance and planning, and to enable the charity to continue to grow in line with our strategy so we can help more residents access justice and their legal rights.

Closing date for applications: 17:00pm on Monday, 26th April 2021.

To support this important work, we wish to recruit candidates with the following desirable skills:

  • Campaigning
  • Fundraising and Finance
  • Legal
  • IT systems/Digital
  • Marketing
  • Other relevant skills

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including black and minority ethnic candidates, younger people, and people with disabilities as these groups are under represented on our Board.  We are also keen to hear from candidates with lived experience of poverty and accessing Law Centre services.

How to Apply

For more information about the role, and to apply please email the Law Centre for an application pack: hflaw@hflaw.org.uk

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Hammersmith & Fulham Virtual Youth Achievement Awards

The Hammersmith & Fulham Virtual Youth Achievement Awards are being organised by our Youth Council and Inclusive Apprentices with the support of the Young Hammersmith and Fulham Foundation and local services and organisations. The awards celebrate the diversity of achievement and talent of H&F’s youth.

The nominations can be from peers, teachers, youth or social workers and practitioners, for young people aged 11-25 who live, work or go to school in the borough of Hammersmith & Fulham and relate to achievements made within the past two years. All nominations will be judged by a panel of young people and local stakeholders.

Here is a video which explains the nomination process: https://youtu.be/D163EfAlMwY

The categories

  1. Young person who has made a significant contribution to others– e.g. young carers, to their family, to their school, or to a local organisation.
  2. Young leader– a young role model who has motivated and inspired others.
  3. Achievement in education – a young person who has made excellent progress or attainment in education.
  4. Young volunteer – a young person who has made an active and significant contribution to the community.
  5. Young performer of the year– a young person who has excelled in the performing arts including music and dance.
  6. Young artist of the year– a young person who has excelled in non-performance related arts.
  7. Young innovator of the year– a young entrepreneurial or technological innovator.
  8. Overcoming adversity – a young person who has overcome and persevered through challenges.
  9. Green champion– a young person who has championed a positive change for the local environment.
  10. Young COVID 19 champion- a young person who has done something outstanding to support others during lockdown.

There is also a Contribution to Young People Award A service or youth project that has gone the extra mile or done something extraordinary to support young people.

To nominate, just fill in the short online form: H&F Youth Achievement Awards | LBHF

Nominations run until 6th April 2021.

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The Wild Mind Project

The Wild Mind Project run programmes to support young people experiencing mental ill-health, including specific LGBTQ+ programmes. We also run workshops for parents/carers and young people to attend together. COVID-19: As a charitable therapy service, The Wild Mind Project are able to continue operating. Full Covid-19 safety protocols are adhered to.

The next programme starts on the 14th March 2021, each programme includes four or five weekly 2-hour sessions. We ask for a contribution of £10 to attend the full programme but if this a problem please let us know.

For further information please contact us by email or phone 07515 3557969

To book the programme, please complete the Booking form on our website.

Referral Form available for professionals.

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Remote Workers’ Essential Tips To Mitigate the Risk Of Cyber Attack

It’s fast approaching a year since remote working has become the new normal. Throughout this period, reports of cyber attacks have continued to increase and the attacks themselves have become ever more sophisticated and damaging to businesses.

Remote workers have grown accustomed to this way of working, but have you done everything you can to remain protected? Extra vigilance is key to avoid becoming vulnerable to a targeted cyber attack.

Discover the key steps to mitigating your risk of a data breach, download our latest Desk Aid and Dos and Don’ts security guides. Download our free guides here.

 

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Cash Bonuses for NEW Apprenticeships Doubled to £3,000

Yesterday (3 March) the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced in the Budget that the Government is doubling the incentive payment for employers who take on new apprentices.

As an employer if you recruit an apprentice (anyone over the age of 16) you will receive a payment of £3,000 for each NEW apprentice hired. If you take on a new apprentice aged 16-18 or someone under 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan you will also receive the existing £1,000 bonus together with the new incentive totaling £4,000.

Last month the Government also announced an extension to the Traineeship programme, investing £126million to triple the number of traineeships available and each employer will receive £1,000 for each new trainee they take on to ensure young people are provided with high-quality work experience placments and supported with skills development.

Join our Information and Q+A Session for Employers: How can you make the incentive payments work for you? Join myself, Paul Willis, Head of Apprenticeship Strategy and our Head of Traineeships, Lisa Brooks on Wednesday 10 March at 10.00am to discuss:

  • The benefits of traineeships and apprenticeships
  • Incentive payments for Traineeships of £1,000 and Apprenticeships of up to £4,000
  • Reinvesting back into your business
  • Integrating Traineeships and Apprenticeships into your recruitment strategy
  • Application process and terms and conditions

    Register here

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K&C Libraries Newsletter – March 2021

We continue our programme of virtual events, courses, book clubs, workshops and more throughout March – we hope you can join us.

Newsletter

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