Mental Health FREE Online Courses

Get trained and qualified in Mental Health First Aid in just 3 weeks for free. As a trained First Aider, you will be able to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses. The free online course, accredited by NCFE has given people across the country the opportunity to understand mental health and its associated care. Explore different types of mental ill-health and feel confident helping someone experiencing a problem at this crucial time. Find out more

Understand Children and Young People’s Mental Health in context and more importantly understand how to support these vulnerable children. Our Level 2 qualifications cover these subjects in extensive detail and give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make a real difference in a child’s life. Gain a Level 2 Qualification & Certificate and complete the course according to your schedule at a time that suits you best, from home. Find out more

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Marketing Help for Small Charities

The Worshipful Company of Marketors has launched a new, free video training programme, designed to help charities, of all sizes and in all sectors to increase their self-sufficiency and improve their marketing effectiveness. Click here to find out more and access the programme.

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MVP Listening event

Following our Ethnicity and Maternity Care survey – which generated more than 300 responses – Chelsea and Westminster Maternity Voices is holding its first virtual listening event on:

Monday 22 March 2021 (next week) between 10.30 and 12 pm.

This initial event aims to capture the views of Asian and Black women. But, please note that we are keen to learn from the experiences of all service users who have recently used the Trust’s services. This is why we intend to organise subsequent events that will focus on understanding the perspectives of other groups of service users.

To register for this event, click here 

 

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Register to Vote for the Mayor of London

The Mayor of London’s job is to make London a better place for everyone who visits, lives or works in the city. There are many areas of London life that are affected by the work of the Mayor, such as policing, transport, housing, planning and the environment. If you live and own a business in Greater London, make sure you are registered to vote to have your say.

If you are voting by post, apply early and give us plenty of time to process your application. Register to vote online now, it only takes five minutes.

Register to vote

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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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