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Grove Neighbourhood Centre Annual General Meeting & News

The Grove Neighbourhood Council will be holding its Annual General Meeting on 6 January 2021 between 3.30 to 4.30pm in the Upper Hall of the Church of the Holy Innocents, Paddenswick Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 OUB. You should be aware that no lifts are available to the Upper Hall.  The Annual General Meeting will be limited to 30 people to maintain social distancing. There will also be no speaker or refreshments. If you would like to secure your place please e-mail or call the Centre. Our e-mail address is gnc@groveneighnours.org.uk and telephone number is 020 8741 3321.

You may also like to know that The Grove Neighbourhood Centre is selling Tea Towels designed and photographed by local resident Annabel Moeller and sponsored by Horton and Garton. All proceeds go to the GNC. The Tea Towels are £5 each or £20 for 5. They are available at the Centre’s Reception (ring bell 1).  Our office Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm.

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DSC Training February 2021

Please click on the links below for information:

The Essentials of Individual Giving – Monday 1 February

Tools & Techniques for Problem-Solving – Wednesday 3 February

Maximising Support from Trusts & Foundations – Wednesday 3 February

Business Writing Skills – Thursday 4 February

Moving into Customer Services – Monday 8 February

Financial Governance for Trustees – Monday 8 February

Running a Digital AGM – Tuesday 9 February

Increasing Corporate Support & Sponsorship – Tuesday 9 February

Finance for Non-Finance Managers – Wednesday 10 February

Impact: Understanding & Quantifying your Social Value – Wednesday 10 February

Leading & Managing Change – Thursday 11 February

All About Asking – Thursday 11 February

Take a look at all of our courses here now

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Free Staff Training: Access Government Funded Staff Training Today!

Are your employees benefiting from government-funded workplace training?

Employers have access to the new ‘apprenticeship’ scheme (for existing employees – not just new starters!), which are 95% funded by the UK Government (100% if you are a Levy payer).

Your companies 5% contribution can range from a total cost of just £75 for a 12 month Level 2 programme, up to £900 for a 24 month Level 4 programme (equivalent to just £37.50 a month!).

Unlock the potential of your employees by enhancing their skills & knowledge with a range of over 40 different workplace training schemes.

View all 40+ courses

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Free Courses in England: Climb The Career Ladder with Our FREE Online Courses

Our free advisors will enable you to access funding from the UK Education & Skills Funding Agency, so that you can gain fully-funded level 2 qualifications!

Our enrolment process is simple and easy, our advisers will walk you through each step.

If you have any questions or need any assistance, please call our helpful team on 0800 001 5910 

Or visit our website to view our full range of over 55 courses.

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Book your Place on One of Utilize’s FREE Online Sessions

Utilize are running a series of free virtual events throughout January, dates and times are varied, so please click on the event to find out more:

Cyber Security
This webinar is at an introductory level. It is ideally suited to decision-makers within a business responsible for Cyber Security and IT strategy planning who crave the need to understand more about Cyber Security in the current “New Remote World” and how this is shaping the SMB sector.

Microsoft Teams Academy
If you are using Microsoft 365 and Teams then chances are you’re not using the technology to its full potential. We want to empower you and show you what is possible.

Evolve Your Accountancy Practice
Specifically designed for mid-sized Accountancy Practices, learn how you can automate workflows using Microsoft tools you already have access to.

Improving Productivity For Construction Companies
Learn how your construction business can improve productivity with Microsoft tools you already have access to. During  this session we share our findings with you in an interactive workshop we’ve developed specifically for construction businesses.

Transformational Technologies For Future Ready Legal Practices
Specifically designed for mid-sized Legal Practices, we show you how you can utilise your existing systems and software to become a more efficient and streamlined Practice.

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Social Media Training in LBH&F

 

The Social Switch Project are offering training on social media to frontline practitioners working with young people in Jan and Feb.

The Social Switch Project Frontline Training is a free interactive course delivered online, aimed at professionals working with young people in London.

It will give you the confidence to deal with the challenges and opportunities of social media.

Click here to find out more.

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FREE Course for H&F Residents to Explore Starting Their Own Business

Are you currently unemployed, recently been made redundant or looking to branch out on your own?

Startup School for Seniors is a free eight week eLearning course for unemployed Londoners, who are looking to start their own business.

This course is for you if:

  • You have a passion or idea you’d like to turn into a business
  • You want to gain the skills necessary to get a new business off the ground
  • You would benefit from the support of others

Run by Advantages of Age, the course is being delivered online by entrepreneur Suzanne Noble and business coach Mark Elliott who create a fun, interactive, learning experience and support you to progress week by week. Funded by Hammersmith & Fulham local authority, the course is free for those based in the Borough.

The course will start on Monday 11th January 2021 and registration is now open. Sign up here.

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The Learning Disabilities and Autism: Equality and Empowerment Conference

LEARNING DISABILITIES AND AUTISM:
EQUALITY AND EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE

There has been increasing acknowledgment as to the challenges that people with learning disabilities and/or autism face and the drive to ensure that individuals are not disadvantaged or have their life chances curtailed continues. However, further progress and improvements are needed to allow for people to be supported to achieve and reach full potential, rather than just be cared for.
For a short period only we will be offering a 20% discount on tickets. To claim your reduced price ticket all you need to do is register with the promo code LD20 or ask us to hold you a place while you await funding to be approved.

The Learning Disabilities and Autism: Equality and Empowerment conference will be no exception in providing a platform to improve the lives of individuals through a series of presentations, discussions, knowledge sharing and dissemination of best practice.

To register click here
To view full event click here
To hold a place click here

 

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Donations for Festive Youth giving Day

It’s finally that time of the year. The year for families, communities, friends and neighbours to come together and celebrate Christmas.
The past year has caused hardships to many families, which has had an impact on people’s mental well-being especially children and young people.
We have all helped each other a great deal during these troublesome times.
This year we wanted to celebrate the White City & Wormholt community, especially the youth.

Come join us this festive season on the 26th of December ( 2pm – 4pm ) at Bridget’s Joyce Square for a youth gift giving day along with some mulled wine and mince pies for the adults.

If you can, please consider donating any new toys/gifts that we can distribute on the day.

Where can you donate your gifts:
The Hub@79 :Monday, Thursday and Friday ( 10 am to 4 pm )
Our Lady of Fatima, The Presbytery : Every day of the week ( 10am – 5pm ) we can also collect donations.

In collaboration with various individuals from the community, W12 together, Black role models, The Hub, Our Lady of Fatima and St Michael and St George’s Church White City, (Community Champions, Maternity Champions. -tbc )

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