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Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Projects that Help the Homeless (UK)

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Homeless charities can now apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that aim to help thomeless people resume a normal life.

The grants are available for capital costs and examples of previously supported organisations include;

  • the Booth Centre, an advice and activity centre for homeless people in Manchester, where people undertake education and training courses as well as receiving advice and food, which received a grant of £1,500 to transform the centre with new lighting, a new water heater and new decoration;
  • a grant of £3,000 to the Amber Foundation to enable the Foundation to buy new bedroom furniture for their residential centre in Devon, where every year over 60 unemployed, homeless young people are able to rebuild their lives and gain the motivation, confidence, self-esteem and skills for independent living.

Applications are accepted from Homeless charities with an annual turnover of less than £1 million. The closing date for applications is the 15th June 2019.

Click Here for more information

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Spruce up your fundraising and governance – the FSI

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Spring has nearly sprung, so all the better reason to spruce up your fundraising and governance! Join our Spring Webinar Series this April: 60 minute and 90 minute interactive webinars for just £5 a session!

These opportunities have limited space as they emphasise activities and interaction with your trainer – along with opportunities for Q&A throughout the session. Our aim is to improve your knowledge, skills and confidence without you having to leave the comfort of your office. There is something for everyone in this wide range of vital topics:

Tuesday, 9th April – 90 minute webinars

  • Developing Corporate Relationships 
  • Legacy Fundraising
  • Fundraising from Trusts & Foundations

Wednesday, 10th April – 60 minute webinars

  • Charity Leaders: Recruitment & Retention
  • Charity Leaders: Fundraising 
  • Charity Leaders: Good Governance

Thursday, 11th April – 90 minute webinars

  • Demonstrating Your Impact 
  • Developing Your Fundraising Strategy
  • Developing Your Case for Support 

Book Now

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Join Team Carers Network 2019 and help us raise vital funds for unpaid carers!

Have you, a family member or friend resolved to get the running shoes back on in 2019?

If so, why not join CN’s team at this year’s Royal Parks Half Marathon and help us raise vital funds for local unpaid carers!

This stunning central London Half Marathon takes in some of the capital’s world-famous landmarks on closed roads, and four of London’s eight Royal Parks – Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens.

This will be our 4th year taking part in the event and we have a number of free places available on the team this year.

Race day will be Sunday 13 October, so there’s ample time to get race fit and fundraise!

Please click here to find out more.

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Localgiving to give fundraisers the chance to become Local Heroes this April

Each year we are blown away by the creative ideas that fundraisers come up with to support the local causes they love.

Localgiving will be running its fourth annual Local Hero campaign this April.

This national competition gives fundraisers from across the UK the chance to compete to be crowned Local Hero Champion 2019 and win a top prize of £1,000 for a local charity or community group they love.

Local Hero 2019 will launch on 1st April 2019 and run until 30th of April 2019.

Localgiving is the UK’s leading membership and support network for local charities and community groups. It aims to empower grassroots organisations to fundraise online, connect with supporters and take control of their financial future. In addition, it provides advocacy for the local voluntary sector and works to secure third-party funding for its members. It provides free training opportunities, fundraising resources and regular incentivised giving campaigns to help groups raise funds online.

Click here to see full post on website.

 

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New Trustees – H&F mencap

 

Role Brief

This is an opportunity to join the board of trustees of a leading local charity. The purpose is to help HF Mencap continue to provide the highest standards of professional, specialist support and care for the people who use our services and to help set a clear, ambitious direction for the charity’s future. The trustees have overall responsibility for ensuring the charity is well-run and meets legal requirements, charitable objectives and those of good governance.

Specification Commitment

  • Approximately 6 board meetings a year
  • Occasional participation on internal panels
  • Occasional external meetings and events
  • Additional hours as agreed on specific area of expertise/interest

 Our Mission
To empower children and adults with learning disabilities and autism to get their voice heard, reach their potential and be included in their local community.

Our Vision
We seek to promote the wellbeing and development of children and adults with learning disabilities and autism in all areas of their lives as well as supporting their families and carers.

Strategic Objectives
To provide support to access opportunities that ensure
children and adults with learning disabilities and autism are:

  • Accepted and included in the community.
  • Have their views and needs listened to by decision makers.
  • Supported to live as independently as possible, through the freedom of choice and control.
  • Supported to campaign and stand up or their rights.
  • Provided with the opportunities to continue to learn, develop and live their lives to the full.
  • Have their dreams met e.g. Make friends, form relationships, get a job, live in their own home.

For further information please visit our website or contact Rebecca Bone – Business Development and Operations Executive

Website: hfmencap.org
Email: Rebecca.bone@hfmencap.org

 

 

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Engagement update across North West London – NWLCCG

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Click Here for a brief update of some of the Engagement that has taken place with patients and the public from all the CCGs across North West London.

Please let us know if you find this information useful?

Donjeta Zogi
Engagement Assistant
North West London Clinical Commissioning Groups

email: Donjeta.zogi@nhs.net
Tel: 02033504302
2.Community engagement February 20192nd Floor, 15 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5JD

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Private office space available in April at Dawes Road Hub

A lovely private office space suitable for up to three people will become available in April at Dawes Road Hub. To enquire and view, please contact:

email: Reception.drh@sobus.org.uk
Tel: 02079521230

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Advice Conference

This is a reminder that the coming Advice Conference will be held on the 27h March 2019. It would be great to see as many of you there as possible. We have a mix of interesting speakers in the morning and workshops to cover all the key areas of advice in the afternoon. There will be lunch provided, and an opportunity to network with colleagues.

Here`s the link to book:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hammersmith-fulham-advice-conference-advising-in-a-hostile-environment-tickets-56497877673

As many organisations as possible are encouraged to attend and there is room for everyone to have a stall advertising their organisation. We would be grateful if you would book a stall (free) so that we know the numbers:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hammersmith-fulham-advice-conference-stall-tickets-58303566537

Please share with colleagues and networks. We have seating for 150 and would like to fill the hall if possible.

The event is free for volunteers and students but we have a token fee of £10 per person for employees.

Hope to see you all there.

Best wishes,

Sue James
Solicitor I Hammersmith & Fulham Law Centre

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Graffiti Workshops and Graffiti Parties

Flying Start is an art agency based in London, UK. We run inspiring Graffiti Workshops and Graffiti Parties. We also make amazing Murals and create quality Private Commissions.

Led by a fully qualified teacher, our team of artists each has at least 20 years experience of creating graffiti art, large-scale murals and fine art and has achieved international acclaim for their work. We achieve fantastic results working with Young People to create graffiti canvases and colourful murals. Flying Start are experienced in fostering creativity, teaching teamwork and encouraging resilience. Our mural and private commission artwork is of a high quality and we have achieved consistent successes when working with clients.’

Contact
web: www.flyingstartteam.com
email: info@flyingstartteam.com
Phone: 07908 511 058

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