The H and F Arts Fest has leaped back into life with a pop up festival taking place next week.
As part of that, we are running a series of free online creative workshops for children and young people and their families. Some are in real time and some – those for children and their families – are on demand so that families can work through them in their own time.
We have some great artists involved including the Bush Theatre, Scariofunk dance collective and JKing, the acclaimed black artist.
The Loss Project works across the UK and beyond connecting people in local communities through the universal experiences of grief, loss, death, dying or trauma.
We know that losses come in various forms; including the loss of independence, confidence, jobs, relationships and of course, of loved ones. We’re on a mission to reimagine traditional services, to challenge the status quo and to provide life affirming programmes that gives people the tools and confidence to support themselves and their communities.
Through creative community programmes, training, workshops and social action The Loss Project supports organisations and communities to become more open and connected.
We’re facilitators, connectors, and collaborators. We believe that a collective approach to these issues, can help to transform a better connected, and more resilient society.
Entries now open for all businesses in Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Kensington & Chelsea, Richmond and Spelthorne!
The nominations phase for the West London Business Awards 2021 is now open. This year, our awards will celebrate business resilience – reflecting the unprecedented impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on West London’s community. The awards are now open for entries from all organisations doing business in West London!
There is no fee for entry, but entrants are responsible for any and all costs incurred in preparing their entry and submitting it for consideration. Shortlisted companies are required to book one company ticket to the Awards ceremony. There is no limit on the number of employees that can join the ceremony on this company ticket. This is to make sure that if you do win an award, one of your representatives will be able to accept the trophy.
Make sure you submit your entry by the deadline of 10pm, Friday 23 October 2020…
Read the Terms & Conditions for the WLB Awards 2021.
Have a question about the awards? Read our FAQs.
Before writing your entry, you are strongly advised to read our guide on ‘How to write an winning awards entry’.
Enter the awards
With restrictions on large gatherings and events still in place due to Covid-19, the iconic Notting Hill Carnival will be going ahead online this year. Over the August Bank Holiday weekend, the digital 2020 Notting Hill Carnival: Access All Areas, will be held with a range of online experiences on various channels.
As this year’s Carnival may look a little different, we want to celebrate your past memories and favourite Carnival moments from previous years. Whether you were trading, holding an event, or just enjoying the festivities, we want to hear from you!
Post your photos or videos with the hashtag #MyBestCarnival on Instagram or Twitter to feature on our social media channels. Find out more
Love to learn? Well whatever your role in a charity, DSC has a course for you!
We’ve got a huge variety of online and in-person courses in the second half of 2020. Our charity training equips you with the latest techniques and practical guidance, giving you the confidence to get back to your work and make a real difference for those you’re there for.
We’re in the process of adding more exciting online and in-person training dates to our website for the rest of the year – check them all out here.
Courses available to book
Webinars to watch again:
Whether you are a new subscriber to Funds Online or a seasoned veteran, join DSC’s Funds Online expert George Knight for a 30 minute webinar exploring some tips and tricks to help get you access to the funding you need today. Find out more.
GRANTfinder is Europe’s leading grants database which brings together funding opportunities and related policies across the UK.
It is used by private businesses, small or large, to search for funding or support others, as well as by consultants and charitable, voluntary and public sector organisations.
In this session you will be shown how to run a search for funding available for your area of interest, save it, produce reports and set up alerts. There will be time for a Q&A at the end.
GRANTfinder is available form Westminster Reference Library. RBKC library members can join Westminster Libraries and gain access to the database.
Online webinar about using GRANTfinder – Wednesday 26 August, 11am to 12 noon
The 75th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan) will be recognised on 15th August 2020, commemorating the end of the Second World War. This year is a significant milestone, marking the 75th anniversary since the world woke up to peace.
Alongside colleagues at the MoD and DCMS, we are going to be promoting the #NeverForgotten campaign, and we’d really appreciate your support!
Get involved
It would be great if you could support VJ Day 75 in the same way that you did recently for VE Day and Armed Forces Week by:
Click here to download the toolkit, and find a range of images to use on social media here.
Share a case study
Please let me know if you would like to submit a case study video from your organisation talking about VJ Day and the significance of the 75th anniversary.
We would be delighted to share these in the same way that we did recently for Armed Forces Week, when we had some incredible stories from charity partners across the South East.
And if you have any other questions or ideas about how you can support the campaign, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Kind regards,
Michael Leafe
Regional Campaign Manager
Prime Minister’s Office and Cabinet Office Communications
michael.leafe@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
sobus
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Sobus is a new Community Development Agency for Hammersmith & Fulham. It has been created through the merger of the Community and Voluntary Sector Association Hammersmith & Fulham (CaVSA) and the Fulham Community Partnership Trust (FCPT). Building on the strengths of both organisations, sobus aims to provide a wider range of support services for local charities, community groups, social enterprises and start up businesses.
