Campaigning is about improving the world around you. Combining passion and energy with strategic thinking and focus, you can create effective campaigns that make great strides towards achieving your charitable aims. This one-day course aims to introduce key strategy decisions that are essential for planning successful campaigns. Who should attend? The course is aimed at those who have responsibility for developing campaign strategies and plans within their organisation. Whether you’re new to campaigning or looking to refresh your thinking and create a bigger impact, this course will help you combine your passion with strategic thinking to plan and deliver more successful campaigns When: 19 May, 09.30-16.30 Where: NCVO Conference Suite, London
This years HF ArtsFest will take place from 3rd-11th June 2017 and promises to bring a range of events across the Borough to demonstrate the best of the arts scene and upcoming talent we have. Every year we rely on volunteers like you to help ensure that the festival runs smoothly and that as many people from the area and the wider London community have an opportunity to enjoy the Festival. The volunteer briefing is a chance to come and hear a bit more about the Festival and sign up to volunteer for it. In exchange for a minimum commitment of 2 days, you will receive a full run down of all events, an exclusive HF ArtsFest T-shirt and you’ll be able to experience a large number of events taking place over the 9 days of the Festival. Further details on all the events taking place during HF ArtsFest can be found at http://www.hf-artsfest.com
Is your charity standing still? Is it moving forwards? Time for review of where your charity is heading? In this practical workshop we will explore and share our understanding of how a charity has direction and purpose – the who and the how of keeping on track. When: May 23, 10:30 AM through 12:30 PM Location: 80a Church Street, Westminster, NW8 8ET To book you place visit the event page. This is the second of a series of practical workshops from One Westminster to address community groups needs in Westminster.
Volunteering brings a huge range of benefits to everyone involved but sometimes finding the right volunteers for the opportunities that exist can be challenging. This workshop has been designed to help you get the most of your volunteering programmes. Course content: – How to identify difficulties with recruitment – Tips for recruiting/attracting volunteers – Inducting/developing your volunteers – Supporting and supervising your volunteers – How to deal with difficult situations Event Details: Date: 23rd May 2017 Time: 10am – 1pm Location: The Lodge, 64 Pinner Road, Harrow, HA1 4HZ Please click here to book.
Is a collection of Peace Quotes & Poetry conveying the thoughts and desires of residents from the London Boroughs of Hammersmith & Fulham and Brent We invite you to take part in our Expression of Peace Event- Hammersmith Town Hall (Small Hall) King Street, W6 9JU On Tuesday 13th June 2017, 12:00pm – 2:00pm Free Entry & Refreshments Provided RSVP: peaceproject@plias.co.uk
People living in Hammersmith and Fulham now have the opportunity to find out more about dementia, thanks to a free awareness workshop. The local award winning provider of personal care in the home, Bluebird Care Hammersmith and Fulham, is hosting the event as part of national Dementia Awareness Week in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Society. The free awareness workshop will be held at Fulham Library on Monday 15th May at 1pm. Lunch will be provided. For more information click here
We are all invited to attend the OPDC Tea Dance. Feel free to drop in for a fun and free afternoon for all the family with: tea, cakes, dancing, music, history (photos of the area over the ages), great prizes (including QPR tickets and training days for kids) and much more! 2-6 p.m. on Saturday, 20th May Everyone is welcome – including kids. There are only 100 free places so register your name on Eventbrite quickly: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/opdcs-tea-dance-tickets-33582455027 Expect to tap your feet along to a live band, learn to dance a few numbers yourself, as well as watch professional dancers perform for you. Footwear: Dance shoes optional Printing tickets: If you are able to, please do print your ticket and bring it with you on the day. Help your neighbour: If you have neighbours who aren’t online, please can you complete the Eventbrite form for them or send me their names
Small Charity Week (19th- 24th June 2017) offers free initiatives, competitions and support for over six days to charities or local community organisations. For details of activities, please click on the links below Day One, I Love Small Charities Day: Three social media competitions to win funds for your charity. Day two, Big Advice Day: Free advice on any charity topic of your choosing from experts across the sector and business leaders. Day three, Policy Day: Local and national events will be held to support engagement between small charities and policy makers and influencers. Day four, Fundraising Day: Take part in free competitions and initiatives to raise vital funds for your small charity and join events to improve your knowledge on fundraising topics. Day five, Small Charity Big Impact Day: Showcase your small charity and the fantastic impact it makes by applying for the FSI’s Small Charity Big Impact Awards. Day six, Celebration Day: Get involved and run an event to help raise awareness of and celebrate your amazing work. For further details visit: www.smallcharityweek.com
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