With restrictions on large gatherings and events still in place due to Covid-19, the iconic Notting Hill Carnival will be going ahead online this year. Over the August Bank Holiday weekend, the digital 2020 Notting Hill Carnival: Access All Areas, will be held with a range of online experiences on various channels. As this year’s Carnival may look a little different, we want to celebrate your past memories and favourite Carnival moments from previous years. Whether you were trading, holding an event, or just enjoying the festivities, we want to hear from you! Post your photos or videos with the hashtag #MyBestCarnival on Instagram or Twitter to feature on our social media channels. Find out more
Courses available to book Funding strategy and diversification post Covid-19 – 5 August or 22 September Case for support workshop – 19 August Key principles of fundraising in the voluntary sector – 8 September Charity trustee induction and refresher – 29 September Introduction to Trusted Charity workshop – 24 September or 20 October Writing successful bids – 30 Sept Webinars to watch again: Volunteering in a pandemic: Lessons from volunteering organisations Easing of lockdown: practical considerations for managing and supporting staff Building organisational resilience: Things for small charities to consider Making decisions in tough times Board leadership: Supporting your charity though the next phase of coronavirus
The 75th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan) will be recognised on 15th August 2020, commemorating the end of the Second World War. This year is a significant milestone, marking the 75th anniversary since the world woke up to peace. Alongside colleagues at the MoD and DCMS, we are going to be promoting the #NeverForgotten campaign, and we’d really appreciate your support! Get involved It would be great if you could support VJ Day 75 in the same way that you did recently for VE Day and Armed Forces Week by: Using your own social media channels to post relevant content, linked to the #NeverForgotten campaign. Issuing your own call-to-action, encouraging the public to share pictures and memories of their loved ones who served in the Far East and the Pacific, alongside the #NeverForgotten and #VJDay75 hashtags. Sharing content that is posted on Government channels, in particular @DefenceHQ Twitter and MoD Facebook. Tagging @HMGLondonSE and using our tracked link in all posts: https://bit.ly/VJDay75_se Click here to download the toolkit, and find a range of images to use on social media here. Share a case study Please let me know if you would like to submit a case study video from your organisation talking about VJ Day and the significance of the 75th anniversary. We would be delighted to share these in the same way that we did recently for Armed Forces Week, when we had some incredible stories from charity partners across the South East. And if you have any other questions or ideas about how you can support the campaign, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Kind regards, Michael Leafe Regional Campaign Manager Prime Minister’s Office and Cabinet Office Communications michael.leafe@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Charities are navigating serious challenges relating to COVID-19 but also other long-term problems – such as racial inequality and racism not just in society but within our own sector. To help you meet these head-on, we’re running a new series of free DSC Zoom Talks, on topics ranging from dealing with racism, to how to set up your office in the new environment, to getting your board communication right. Zoom Talks are free to attend, so check out the list below and find out more! Racism: Not in our sector? – Wednesday 12 August The Covid Crisis CEO: How to get it right – Wednesday 19 August The do’s and don’ts of successful board – executive communication during the crisis – Monday 24 August The end of the office as we know it? – Wednesday 26 August
UK Parliament’s local outreach officers have today taken their community and youth group workshops online. Their sessions are designed to show groups in London how the House of Commons and House of Lords work, as well as offering first-hand expertise on how to influence decisions made in UK Parliament, get their voices heard and campaign for change. The workshops are hosted by expert outreach officer from Parliament’s Education and Engagement team and can be tailored to suit the individual needs of each group. There are a range of online workshops available throughout the rest of the year, suitable for a groups with different accessibility levels and experience in engaging with UK Parliament. On the launch of the online workshops, Parliament outreach officer Nichola Luke said: “I work with community groups across London, from Hillingdon to Bromley to Enfield and it’s been inspiring to meet a diverse and passionate range of people. “I am here to support you and your communities to discover more about UK Parliament and engage confidently on the issues that are important to you.” People, power, and UK Parliament: An introduction This 30 minute online workshop is packed with quizzes and activities. Designed for a minimum of 15 people, groups will get a full overview of how UK Parliament works for them, covering: How they can get their voices heard by MPs What the House of Lords does How MPs and Lords raise issues on their behalf Are you influential? Get your voice heard in UK Parliament This hour workshop is designed for a minimum of 10 people and has been created especially for those who have had some basic engagement with Parliament before. Attendees will develop a deeper understanding of how to raise the issues which mean the most to them, including: How they can take action What tools help influence debates, decisions and legislation How they can build relationships with MPs and Lords EMPOWER! For adults with learning disabilities This highly accessible session typically lasts 45 minutes and is full of activities and quizzes to promote engagement and encourage adults with learning difficulties to develop active citizenship skills for life. The session is designed for a minimum of 10 people, including carers and group leaders can also learn to deliver our specialist training to their organisations and communities. To check availability and book a session, please visit here. These online events will replace the face to face sessions held by the outreach officers in their local areas during the coronavirus outbreak.
Whether you’re relatively new to the world of charity accounting or a seasoned finance leader in search of leadership inspiration, the annual Charity Accountants’ Conference for finance professionals is the place to learn from the experts and catch up on all the latest best practice. This year we’ve gone online and spread the conference over five days on the week of 14 September. With three sessions a day, the conference programme will give you the opportunity to mix and match sessions at various seniority levels from four different content streams to suit your individual needs. Find out more and book
This is a challenging time for us all; a time to pay extra attention to our own mental health needs and those of the people we serve. We are The Jen Group www.thejengroup.com. We are highly experienced trainers with a wealth of knowledge and experience in both the voluntary and statutory sector. We are offering a series of on-line accredited training courses: Mental Health Awareness – MHFA England Mental Health First Aid – MHFA England Suicide First Aid – Suicide First Aid Ltd Booking now via our Eventbrite page: http://thejengroup.eventbrite.com
Want to find out how to access more than 8,000 funders giving a total of more than £8 billion in just half an hour? We’ve added an extra date for our Funds Online free webinar as next Wednesday’s session was so popular it ‘sold’ out in just two days. So whether you’re an existing Funds Online subscriber or just want to see how it could boost your fundraising, join us on Wednesday 22 July, and our expert George Knight will show you how to get Funds Online working for you! Sign up here