With video conferencing and virtual meetings on the rise remember that whichever platform you choose to use, you must comply with GDPR if recording meetings.
Zoom is a desktop-based app that makes having virtual meetings a lot easier. For easy to follow links on how to use Zoom, click here
For online training on how to use Microsoft Teams click here
Since COVID-19 hit, we have been providing free support to charities through our fundraising helpline click here and articles on fundraising during the pandemic click here
We are now running a free webinar on COVID-19 emergency fundraising communications on Friday, 24th April at 10am click here
BWB have a charity helpline for you to discuss any charity or social enterprise related concerns that you may have relating to the current pandemic and your organisation. Find out more.
This may be a difficult and stressful time for many. Mind have created a great advice page full of wellbeing tips and advice. Find out more.
Working alongside the rest of the voluntary and charity sector in Hammersmith & Fulham at this time, Homeline at BCH is offering support through its staff and local volunteers to residents who don’t have friends or family close by to help them.
Professionals can refer residents in need of support with loneliness or shopping support to us. Email homeline@creightonhouse.org
Ways we can help you:
Call 0207 385 9689 option 1/ email homeline@creightonhouse.org
Ways residents can help us:
Volunteer with us
We are still looking for local volunteers who are willing and able to go out to do a small shop for an elderly neighbour. We also need volunteers with the internet and a phone who can log into a cloud database and make telephone befriending calls on a weekly basis for us.
Email jradusinovic@creightonhouse.org to enquire about volunteering with us.
WHAT IS THE W12TOGETHER COVID-19 SMALL GRANTS SCHEME?
W12Together will fund local non-profit organisations to run projects and initiatives that will facilitate
a community response to the Covid-19 crisis. It will be used to strengthen local groups and the
community’s ability to respond to need and to support vulnerable and isolated people during this
time.
Grants from £1000 to £5,000 for projects in Wormholt & White City Wards
The Jo Cox Foundation has founded the Connection Coalition alongside Mind, The British Red Cross, Facebook, Age UK, Nesta, Nationbuilder and The Cares Family.
The Founding members are convening this cross-sector coalition to coordinate, amplify and inspire efforts to reinforce meaningful connections. In doing so, we will mitigate the impact of isolation throughout the Covid-19 and harness the power of strong relationships and connections for the future.
If you feel any clients have children with learning disabilities or special education needs, kindly refer them to us and we will do our best to support them.
Or are you a parent or carer of a child or young person with disabilities or special educational needs living in Hammersmith and Fulham? Are you feeling isolated and looking for support in the current situation?
For our updated leaflet in response to COVID 19 click here
The world is going more and more ‘paperless’ and ‘cashless.’ But this also provides new options for people who want to donate to your charity. Find out more.
sobus
20 Dawes Road, London, SW6 7EN
Telephone 020 7952 1230
Email info@sobus.org.uk
Registered Charity No.1071089
and Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England No.03471416
Sobus is a new Community Development Agency for Hammersmith & Fulham. It has been created through the merger of the Community and Voluntary Sector Association Hammersmith & Fulham (CaVSA) and the Fulham Community Partnership Trust (FCPT). Building on the strengths of both organisations, sobus aims to provide a wider range of support services for local charities, community groups, social enterprises and start up businesses.
