In smaller charities, Chairs often take on multiple roles and have to balance competing priorities. The Association of Chairs has put together a handy list of hints and tips. Find out more.

The Alcohol Service is a free service to the residents of, Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster. We are a welcoming service for people having trouble with alcohol use or who are affected by alcohol use issues. We offer a range of services including Family and Carers, Older peoples, and Counselling.

At these troubling times we are still here to help but working in different ways. Our staff are ready to support and help you stay safe. Why not join our open Zoom Coffee Mornings to find out more?

Please contact us: Tel: 0800 0147440 or email thealcoholservice.info@cgl.org.uk

Click here for our Service Users’ Guide.

The Coronavirus pandemic can impact anybody’s mental health, which is why the mental health charity Mind have launched a new campaign called #SpeakYourMind. Reach out to someone who needs a friend with a positive message, or share your top tips for coping to help someone feel they don’t have to face things alone. Find out more.

Explore the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on wellbeing and mental health at an individual, group and societal level.

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This visual time capsule, which explores where we find solace and meaning during the global Coronavirus pandemic of 2020, is continuing to grow with contributions from all over the world. Thank you to everyone who has taken part. Read the News Release

Please support the Exhibition by sharing. Visit the Exhibition and click the share buttons to share to Twitter, Facebook or the social site of your choice.

 

Creative maths activities to try at home

Explore our fun creative maths activities, available to download for free! Our activities are suitable for children aged 4-12. We have used this symbol* where they are best suited to older children.

Psst! Parents and carers, remember all of our resources are designed for exploring as a family. There is no right or wrong way, so don’t be afraid to get stuck in and enjoy experimenting. Get creative, play, make mistakes and let children take each activity or challenge as far as they want. You’ll be creating positive memories of maths together as a family – an important step in building a confident, can-do attitude towards maths.

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Call to young people (16+) to join the Photojournalism Hub online sessions to produce the Youth Zine West magazine. I am very excited about Youth Zine West mag and I would love as many as possible to benefit from this opportunity to produce content, gain skills and build a portfolio of published material to showcase for future educational and work opportunities. I have added a lot of more time to the project to allow one to one sessions as well as group ones, etc and would like to give this opportunity to a greater number of young adults than initially planned  Registration page

 

Don’t miss this online panel discussion and Q&A – Monday 11 May

Leadership is always important – but especially at times like this. Join our expert online panel discussion for CEOs, senior managers and trustees. We will cover:

  • current challenges for charity leaders
  • looking at those challenges from different perspectives
  • the value of acceptance and resilience
  • why making hard decisions are sometimes the best decisions

This online course is available from only £20, so find out more and book your space now.

Doorstep Library Network is a children’s literacy charity who believe in the power of reading and sharing stories with children from a very young age.

During the lockdown they are offering a weekly newsletter and online reading service for families. By subscribing to their newsletter, you will receive a weekly email with ideas for education, advice and fun that are all home-based! You will also be sent their digital story time videos from Doorstep Library volunteers and staff, for ages 0-11.

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If you would like to subscribe to Doorstep Library’s newsletter, just click on the following link and fill in your details – https://bit.ly/HFDoorstepLibraryNewsletter

This qualification is designed for people who work in, or are looking to work in an information, advice or guidance role such as:

 

  • Careers Adviser
  • Counsellor
  • Customer Service Adviser
  • Debt Adviser
  • Employment Adviser
  • Housing Support Worker
  • Learning Support Worker
  • Legal Services Support Worker
  • Peer Mentor

This course is supported by the Mayor of London; Education & Skills Funding Agency and European Social Fund

You can find a full overview of the course aims and objectives; eligibility and benefits in the attached flyer

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