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.

Upcoming DSC Zoom Talks

DSC Zoom Talk: Funds: To reserve or not reserve – that is the question

In the light of the Kids Company judgement and the increasing financial pressure faced by trustees as a result of the pandemic the issue of trustees’ decision making about where to spend precious funds on services or reserves has never been more pertinent. Come and share your thoughts and hear from others. Book now for Wednesday 24 March.

DSC Zoom Talk: What have charities ever done for us?

This roundtable asks the question ‘What have charities ever done for us?’ and will give you the tools to fend off the brickbats thrown by sector cynics and the evidence to help you gain the support of funders and partners. Book now for Wednesday 14 April.

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Online Project Creator Workshop H&F Hive

Online Project Creator Workshop
H&F Hive
Monday 8th March 4pm | Wednesday 17th March 2pm

From community gardens and cycle hubs to pop-up markets and murals – we want to hear from you! Through the H&F Hive programme, you can pitch for up to £20,000 to help crowdfund your project.

Please share this invitation with your network so we can get the word out!

Join crowdfunding platform Spacehive for a free online workshop where you will have the chance to:

• Hear about funds from H&F Council available for your project
• Receive advice on developing your project from the team and our partners at Locality
• Join smaller break out rooms for interactive, specialised support for your project including Q&As with Spacehive Project Creators
• Access advice on planning and marketing your campaign

Register below to secure your free place:

8th March 4pm | 17th March 12pm

Whether this is your first time creating a project or you’re a seasoned community organiser, this online workshop will be an opportunity to learn everything you need to know in order to create and run a successful crowdfunding campaign.

If you cannot attend or have accessibility requirements please get in touch via support@spacehive.com

 

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We are Now Very Close to Census Day, on 21st March 2021

Census helps national and local government to plan services such as transport, schools, health centres and hospitals.

A series of online video workshops have been arranged over the next few weeks and would be pleased if you and your teams, members, volunteers and clients would be able to join in. This would include brief slide presentations about the census, and  completing the online census form. This would take about an hour including questions

The dates and times are as follows:

Monday 15th March 2.00 pm
Wednesday 17th March 10.00 am
Friday 19th March 2.00 pm
Monday 22nd March 10.00 am
Wednesday 24th March  2.00 pm
Friday 26th March 10.00 am

For any question and further information click here

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Mental Health Workforce Resilience Conference

This National CPD accredited conference programme is a platform to discuss evidence-based policy recommendations for improving support for NHS staff, hear from workforce-lead initiatives strengthening the representation of doctors and filling shortages in NHS services; as well as engaging with workforce-lead peer support schemes providing fundamental training in mental health counselling for NHS staff, equipping them with the skills to provide confidential listening services to colleagues and programmes filling vacancies within the NHS by re-training refugee doctors to safely practice medicine in the UK – teaching the skills and knowledge required to satisfy examinations in language and clinical skills.
Their has been a high demand for tickets at this event so why not book or hold your places today while you await funding approval.

REGISTER VIEW FULL EVENT HERE HOLD A PLACE HERE

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Women Entrepreneurs Workshop

The Women Entrepreneurs Workshop provides an opportunity for women* in West London to explore entrepreneurship as a career, enhance their skills and confidence, develop additional employability skills and understand how to grow their existing business and network.

Upstream and Imperial College London are developing a community for women with an entrepreneurial spirit, who are empowered to support each other’s ideas, make incredible connections, build valuable life skills and most importantly, have fun!

The workshops aren’t focused on a specific industry and attendees do not have to have an existing idea or business to join. Attendees are welcome to join both days, or just the one that is most suited to the skills you want to develop.
*We welcome anyone who identifies as a woman.

Day One

Tuesday 23rd March 9.30 – 12.00

    • Pitching and presenting
    • Starting a new business – idea canvas and business model basics

 Day Two

Wednesday 24th March 9.30 – 12.00

    • Understanding customers
    • Branding and online presence, why that’s important for growth

For more information and to sign up, click here: https://hubs.ly/H0HhzY10

Other information: Click here

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What a Difference a Year Makes – Comms vs Covid FREE Online Webinar

CIPR are holding a free webinar which will look at the highs and lows of communications since the first lockdown and the lessons we have learnt. The event will mark a year since the first lockdown. How has that year changed the way we communicate with our stakeholders?

When: Tue, 23 March 2021, 11:00 – 12:00 GMT

Where: Online Event

Sign up for the event here

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Free Webinar: Challenging Public Bodies (& How to Fund It)

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Hammersmith & Fulham Virtual Youth Achievement Awards

The Hammersmith & Fulham Virtual Youth Achievement Awards are being organised by our Youth Council and Inclusive Apprentices with the support of the Young Hammersmith and Fulham Foundation and local services and organisations. The awards celebrate the diversity of achievement and talent of H&F’s youth.

The nominations can be from peers, teachers, youth or social workers and practitioners, for young people aged 11-25 who live, work or go to school in the borough of Hammersmith & Fulham and relate to achievements made within the past two years. All nominations will be judged by a panel of young people and local stakeholders.

Here is a video which explains the nomination process: https://youtu.be/D163EfAlMwY

The categories

  1. Young person who has made a significant contribution to others– e.g. young carers, to their family, to their school, or to a local organisation.
  2. Young leader– a young role model who has motivated and inspired others.
  3. Achievement in education – a young person who has made excellent progress or attainment in education.
  4. Young volunteer – a young person who has made an active and significant contribution to the community.
  5. Young performer of the year– a young person who has excelled in the performing arts including music and dance.
  6. Young artist of the year– a young person who has excelled in non-performance related arts.
  7. Young innovator of the year– a young entrepreneurial or technological innovator.
  8. Overcoming adversity – a young person who has overcome and persevered through challenges.
  9. Green champion– a young person who has championed a positive change for the local environment.
  10. Young COVID 19 champion- a young person who has done something outstanding to support others during lockdown.

There is also a Contribution to Young People Award A service or youth project that has gone the extra mile or done something extraordinary to support young people.

To nominate, just fill in the short online form: H&F Youth Achievement Awards | LBHF

Nominations run until 6th April 2021.

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West London Business Announce Return of the West London Property Lunch Series

The West London Spring Property Lunch will take place online, with future 2021 lunches to be announced in due course.  An expert panel from the public and private sector on Thursday 1 April will debate: “With unprecedented disruption hitting the markets for office space, residential, and high street retail, what does the future hold for planning policy and investment in West London?”

In keeping with the best tradition of West London Property Lunches, a three-course lunch including wine (if desired), will be available to order to your doorstep through our catering partner Cote at Home. Attendees at the Spring Property Lunch will be able to enjoy a 10% discount code on Cote at Home orders placed before 2pm on Monday 29 March!* Free Delivery | £40 minimum spend | Single use code per attendee/email address. Attendees will be supplied their code upon registration.

Tickets:
• £21 + VAT for WLB/PRBG members
• £29 + VAT for non-members
Bookings for the Spring Property Lunch will open soon.
For enquiries or details of advance booking, please contact rohan.gupta@westlondon.com

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Cash Bonuses for NEW Apprenticeships Doubled to £3,000

Yesterday (3 March) the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced in the Budget that the Government is doubling the incentive payment for employers who take on new apprentices.

As an employer if you recruit an apprentice (anyone over the age of 16) you will receive a payment of £3,000 for each NEW apprentice hired. If you take on a new apprentice aged 16-18 or someone under 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan you will also receive the existing £1,000 bonus together with the new incentive totaling £4,000.

Last month the Government also announced an extension to the Traineeship programme, investing £126million to triple the number of traineeships available and each employer will receive £1,000 for each new trainee they take on to ensure young people are provided with high-quality work experience placments and supported with skills development.

Join our Information and Q+A Session for Employers: How can you make the incentive payments work for you? Join myself, Paul Willis, Head of Apprenticeship Strategy and our Head of Traineeships, Lisa Brooks on Wednesday 10 March at 10.00am to discuss:

  • The benefits of traineeships and apprenticeships
  • Incentive payments for Traineeships of £1,000 and Apprenticeships of up to £4,000
  • Reinvesting back into your business
  • Integrating Traineeships and Apprenticeships into your recruitment strategy
  • Application process and terms and conditions

    Register here

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