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SASH is proud to announce our Crafternoons

Like to up your sewing game? Longing for a company of like-minded folk? Fancy an afternoon of crafting, sharing and discovery?

Crafternoons is a safe space for you to explore the topics of mental and physical wellbeing whilst getting your creative juices flowing and picking up some crafting skills.

In our first Crafternoon session of 2021 you will learn how to make a face mask and our guest speaker will share their life experience and a word on building your resilience.

Our Crafternoons are designed for complete novices but improvers and those with advanced crafting skills are guaranteed to have fun too.

We will have two Friday sessions in April–chose the time that works best for you:
Fri, 23 April; 2pm-4pm Please register by 15 April or
Fri, 30 April; 6pm-8pm Please register by 22 April

All materials will be provided. All you will need is your wonderful self and an Internet connection.

To book your tickets please visit our Eventbrite page here

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Civil Society Spring Summit: Meet the Speakers

In these extraordinary times, Civil Society Media’s three sector-leading publications: Charity Finance, Governance & Leadership, and Fundraising Magazine are teaming up to create the ultimate virtual event – the Civil Society Spring Summit

Civil Society Spring Summit is a two-day virtual conference taking place on 20 and 21st April.

We have a limited number of super early-bird tickets remaining and wanted to give you and your team the opportunity to take advantage of these big discounts. Book your place today!

Your ticket will give you access to three streams of content across the two days This means that you can tailor the sessions that you or your team attend to ensure you best address your charity’s needs.

 

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Windrush Community Fund

Voice4Change England (V4CE) are pleased to announce the Windrush Community Fund. This fund is open to community and grassroots groups and organisations to bid for financial assistance from a £500,000 fund to help ensure that community groups can give support to those of the Windrush generation who may have faced difficulties in demonstrating their status or who may have suffered losses because of this. To find out more about the fund and to sign up for the Windrush Community Fund Information Event, click here.

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Introducing SOLID (Sobus Online Learning, Information & Development) tool for H&F VCS

SOLID is the Sobus Online Learning, Information & Development tool for Hammersmith & Fulham Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) organisations registered with Sobus.

Members can access around 500 free training and learning activities at a time and place that suits them.  You can track your progress, identify additional activities and courses that are needed across your organisation, and provide staff, volunteers and trustees with access to training and development as and when it is needed.

Click here to find out more

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The Big Lunch 2021

The Big Lunch is the UK’s annual big date to celebrate and give thanks to our neighbours and communities. Make sure you save the date for 5-6 June to take part. Find out more about The Big Lunch 2021 here.

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Charity Law & Executive Pay – FREE Event

Charity Law and Executive Pay free event Thursday 15 April

This event asks what charity law and regulation have to say on the subject and then how that law is, or should be, applied to universities: a significant section of the charity sector (though not widely recognised as such) and one where publicised instances of high pay have drawn widespread and fierce criticism, not least from politicians. Sign up to the event here.

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Pilotlight Launches Ignite Initiative

Pilotlight is offering the opportunity for 20 talented professionals from underrepresented backgrounds a programme of leadership development at no cost, other than a time commitment of three hours a month. Find out more and apply here.

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Your chance to study community development and youth work in London

Do you have a commitment to social justice for communities or to improving the life of young people? Do you want to develop new skills, and get a qualification that recognises your knowledge and abilities?

We are all facing new challenges, but we are also seeing signs of hope, with many people involved in campaigns to address historic inequalities, support local communities and invest in the future of young people.

You can now apply for courses in:
• BSc Community Development and Leadership
• BSc Youth Studies
• MSc in Youth and Community Work

Taking these degrees will give you a chance to develop your academic skills, but will also give you the edge in an uncertain jobs market, and there are options available for people at a range of different education levels. Our courses are also eligible for financial support.

Interested? If you would like an informal chat about these courses, you can book a 15 minute meeting with Head of Subject Chris Lane: http://met.ac/book-to-meet-chris-lane/

You can contact course leaders at the email addresses below:

Julius Elster: j.elster@londonmet.ac.uk (BSc Youth Studies)

Patrick Mulrenan: p.mulrenan@londonmet.ac.uk (BSc Community Development and Leadership)

Aine Woods: a.woods1@londonmet.ac.uk (MSc Youth and Community Work)

There are also links to further information about the courses here: http://met.ac/community-and-youth

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📣 Last chance to sign up for our FREE International Women’s Month Festival!

The Ubele’s Young Emerging Leaders Collective is bringing you a jam packed online festival with practical workshops, talks and panel events exploring pertinent issues and experiences faced by Black and Minortised Women.

The sessions will cover a variety of topics ranging from Digital Activism to Women’s Health. Our headline event is an intergenerational panel event exploring the role of Women in social activism.
A great way to finish off March!

STILL TIME TO REGISTER – IT’S FREE, CLICK HERE.

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