As the coronavirus situation has escalated over the last week, we have seen a range of legal questions emerge for charitiesacross the sector. This webinar, in association with NCVO, will explore the headline topics in brief, with a half-hour Q&A session. The Q&A will answer legal and regulatory questions you may have about the current environment. We’ll also be signposting to helpful advice and resources available online. Register here.
Due to popular demand our free digital marketing workshops have returned! With the Covid-19 national lockdown requiring many businesses to close, Hammersmith & Fulham Council is helping local businesses to boost their online presence asas the nation emerges from the latest Covid-19 lockdown. The virtual workshops will be delivered by Samer Bata from the Knowledge Acedemy to give business owners the essential digital skills they need to promote their business online.
Who can attend?
The training is open to all businesses in H&F and local residents looking to start a new business.
What will I learn in the workshops?
The workshops will focus on –
Building simple and effective marketing strategies
Mobile marketing platforms
Social Media
Email Marketing
Search Engine Marketing
When will the workshops begin?
There are five separate course dates to choose from with each course consisting of two sessions (each session lasts three hours and will take place via Zoom). Each course is open to 30 people. The time and dates are:
Course 1 : 26 and 27 April 2021, 6pm to 9pm
Course 2 : 3 and 4 May 2021 , 6pm to 9pm
Course 3: 10 and 11 May 2021, 6pm to 9pm
Course 4 : 17 and 18 May 2021, 6pm to 9pm
Course 5 : 24 and 25 May 2021, 6pm to 9pm
Please note, the content for each course is the same so please do not sign up for more than one course. For more information, please contact Sam Ridley at sam.ridley@lbhf.gov.uk.
Since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, WLB has been regularly convening a range of experts to address the various issues confronting business in West London. ‘Talk at Ten’ webcasts bring WLB CEO Andrew Dakers and guests together in our virtual studio to tackle the toughest topics of our time.
By popular demand, we’re now opening up our archive of the first five episodes ‘Talk at Ten’ for FREE viewing.
EPISODE 1: HR & People
Hear from HR professionals, as well as businesses in the manufacturing and events sectors, on the challenges of managing significant business change. Play >>
EPISODE 2: Public Sector Emergency Response
We discuss the Local authority, parliamentary, NHS and Police response to coronavirus in West London. Play >>
EPISODE 3: Finance
The third West London Business ‘Talk at Ten’ looks at financing your business through Coronavirus. Play >>
EPISODE 4: Leading & Coaching Virtual Teams
We look at the challenges and opportunities of home-working through the Coronvirus pandemic. Play >>
EPISODE 5: The Food Industry Response
We explore how food businesses – including those based in and around Park Royal – are adapting to the latest challenges. Play >>
Tuesday 7 April, 10am: West London Webcast ‘Talk at Ten’: Coronavirus – How your business can support the West London community
In this programme we will be looking at the various actions taken by businesses in West London and beyond – and how you can get involved. Register for the webcast: just £9 for WLB members* and £14 for non-members. BOOK NOW
As the coronavirus situation is escalating, there have been a range of legal questions about furloughing emerging from charities across the sector. This free webinar on 7th April will explore the latest updates to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and will be followed by a Q&A. Register here.
Now that the government’s Covid-19 business support packages are live, we are gathering feedback on how they are being utilised and how best to help businesses to access the support.
As such, HMRC are delivering a programme of webinars to support employers, employees and the self-employed through this period of disruption. You can watch the first recorded webinar and register for future webinars using this link: bit.ly/HMRCWebinar
Details of the existing business support packages, are summarised in the key links below.
Key links
- Business Support: https://bit.ly/BizSupportSite
- FAQs for business:https://bit.ly/FAQsStayHome
- Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: https://bit.ly/2wJrnJ9
- Self-employment Income Support Scheme: ly/SelfEmployedSupport
- FAQs https://bit.ly/SelfEmployedFAQs
- Support from businesses for Covid-19 response: https://bit.ly/3bzOfcDFAQs: https://bit.ly/3aoIAWV
- Mental Health support: http://ly/emm-ldnse
- Public health advice: http://bit.ly/coronavirusnhs
How charities can support beneficiaries with digital during Coronavirus
Charities are embracing technological solutions during this period of social distancing, letting people know they have their backs in a crisis. Learn more
How digital can help you manage the impact of Coronavirus
Join us for a webinar on 9th April hosted by members of the Charity Digital team as we chat through the digital tools, resources and strategies charities can put place to help manage the impact of COVID-19. Join for free
Coronavirus: Best practice for communication and outreach
We examine best practice for clear and calm communication in the midst of a pandemic. Learn more
Coronavirus: Charity guide to virtual onboarding
Over the coming weeks and months, some charities may need to hire new staff. How do you do this when your staff is working remotely? We examine successful onboarding practices from organisations with a history of remote working. Learn more
Popular CBeebies cooking series ‘My World Kitchen’ is BACK and on the lookout for fun, bubbly characters between the ages of 6-9 years old. The show involves a child cooking a recipe based on their heritage or where they live in the UK, and inviting their friends over to taste their final dish.
Please get in touch ASAP if you are interested in taking part – casting is closing on Friday 20th March.
The Council’s next Health and Wellbeing Board meeting is due to take place on 18th March 2020, at 6pm. A number of items on the agenda may be of particular interest to local third sector organisations, including:
CORONOVIRUS (COVID 19) UPDATE
The Council’s preparations and contingency planning in response to Covid 19.
COMMUNITY H&F CCG AND ICHT PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICES UPDATE
A report to update on both the current community physiotherapy provision in Hammersmith and Fulham and future opportunities for physiotherapy within Primary Care Networks (PCNs).
BUSINESS INFORMATION UPDATE
A report to outline the work of the Councils Business Intelligence Unit in utilising data and key metrics to evidence and inform the development and provision of targeted and resident focused services.
CCG COMMISSIONING INTENTIONS 2020-2021
An report providing details on the North West London Commissioning Intentions and the local Hammersmith and Fulham Commissioning Intentions. The report also includes a snapshot of the H&F ICP programme.
NWL AMALGAMATION UPDATE
The CCG will provide an update regarding plans for the amalgamation of North West London CCGs.
The agenda and reports are available on the Council’s website: www.lbhf.gov.uk/committees
The meeting is open to the public. If you would like to attend, please contact Bathsheba.mall@lbhf.gov.uk in advance, as access to the venue (Meeting Room 2 (2nd Floor), 3 Shortlands, Hammersmith, W6 8DA) is security controlled and it will be difficult to gain entry if you haven’t informed the Council in advance that you will be attending.
To all our arts based groups, please come along to the Riverside Studios on Wednesday 11th March for an information and networking event. For full information, click here.
Author talk
10 March – 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Kensington Central Library
We are very excited to announce this talk by Jennifer Nadel, who will discuss the book she co-wrote with Gillian Anderson (yes, that Gillian Anderson) – a friend and co-conspirator with whom she concocted an inspiring, empowering and provocative manifesto for change aimed at women everywhere.
We is a not a theoretical treatise but instead a rallying cry to create a life that has greater meaning and purpose.
Do something special for the International Women’s Day – come along, this promises to be a thrilling talk!
For more information and to book click here.
Riverside Studios welcomes you to its newly opened venue for a networking event. After a five-year period of redevelopment, Riverside Studios returns with a new state-of-the-art building complete with a cinema, performance and rehearsal spaces, television studios, and a café/bar that overlooks Hammersmith Bridge. We are excited to reopen as a boundary-pushing home for the arts and creative expression.
Riverside’s Archive is a new project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. On Wednesday 11th March, we welcome SOBUS-affiliated arts groups to join us for a free information session and networking event. Find out about our exciting events programme, view materials from our archive collection, browse our current exhibition featuring artist Paul Muzni, and discover ways you can collaborate with Riverside Studios in the future.
Date: Wednesday 11th March
Timings: 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Venue: Studio 4, Riverside Studios, 101 Queen Caroline St, Hammersmith, W6 9BN
RSVP: Sophie at heritage@riversidestudios.co.uk
sobus
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Telephone 020 7952 1230
Email info@sobus.org.uk
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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.