Kensington Central Library holds a large collection of books on the subject of Folklore and Customs. To highlight this great resource, each February we put on a series of events under the banner of Fantasy February. Come along! Kensington Central Library
Our libraries will also be putting on events to celebrate Harry Potter Book Night with crafts, games and snacks – come along!
4pm to 5pm at Central Library
4.30pm to 5.30pm at Brompton Library
4pm to 6pm at Chelsea Library
Starfish is a charity that helps children and young people left orphaned or vulnerable by HIV and AIDS in South Africa by raising funds to provide vital healthcare and education to the children Starfish cares for. We’re happy to announce that our annual Spinathon is taking place very soon!
When? Saturday 29th February
Where? Slice Studios (SW6 4TJ)
The fantastic Pedal Studio instructors have some exciting classes lined up and there will be pumping tunes and free flowing food and drink to keep energy levels high! There will also be prizes given out!
Spinners can create their own team (up to 8 members) or join Team Starfish!
It will be a great way to get fit, have fun and raise vital funds for vulnerable children in South Africa.
Flyer click here
Website click here
This event has been developed by the Young People’s Foundations with Partnership for Young London and is targeted at organisations who have received or applied for the Mayors Young Londoners Fund. This will be an interactive session for organisations and young people to explore and share work happening across Boroughs in London supported by the John Lyons Charity.
Location: The Drum at Wembley, Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley HA9 0FJ, UK
Date & Time: 18 Feb, 13:00 – 18:00
Click here to book a place for the event
Media Trust is thrilled to announce the launch of our fourth annual Women’s Voices event in celebration of International Women’s Day.
Date: Thursday 5 March 2020
Time: 12:45-17:30, followed by networking and drinks
Location: Academy London, 123 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria SW1W 9SH
They are offering 30 charities that support, campaign and advocate for women and girls the opportunity to work with their own team of media and creative industry volunteers. Each team will have the combined skills to help their charity build an effective, impactful and compelling communications campaign.
To apply, click here to complete the application.
Deadline: Friday 24th January 2020 @ 5.00pm
DSC Social Change Awards celebrate the passionate individuals and effective organisations committed to making a positive impact on society. Congratulations to the winners, well done to the runners up and thanks to everyone who nominated, voted and continues to make the world a better place. Click here for details.
The topic of the month is ‘Energy deals‘. Our guest speaker is Simon Denyer.
An energy adviser will also be present to offer 1 to 1 advice appointments to people who need help with switching or supplier problems.
On Wednesday 29th January 2020, the program will start at 10.00 am to 2.00 pm at Fatima Community Centre, Commonwealth Ave, White City, London W12 7QR.
Please come along to enjoy the day with us.
Just because you don’t have an accounting degree, doesn’t mean you’ll never understand the jargon in the finance office. Learn how to understand the finance fundamentals, interpret accounts and more. Read more
If you manage projects then it’s no secret that understanding finance will help you plan and report on projects better. No previous financial experience required! Read more
Everything you need to know about your new role as Company Secretary. In just half a day, you’ll understand your impact and duties in relation to the Charity Code. Read more
Other upcoming courses from DSC.
If you’re lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans+ and aged over 50, come along to our first group on Friday 31st January 2-4pm at Elgin Close Resource Centre in Shepherds Bush. For further details of the group and venue click here
WGN has been commissioned by Angelou to provide FREE training on Hidden Scars: Understanding the Impact and Trauma of Harmful Practices training to VAWG practitioners in Tri-Borough.
Women and Girls Network is a free, women-only service that supports women in London who have experienced violence, or are at risk of violence. We offer counselling, advocacy and advice for women and girls who have experienced gendered violence, including sexual and domestic violence. Our overall aim is to promote, preserve and restore the mental health and well-being of women and girls, to empower them to make a total and sustainable recovery from their experiences of violence
The training will be delivered at CAN Mezzanine Borough, 7 – 14 Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4YR (Tel: 020 3096 7600) from 10:00 – 16:30 on the following dates:
11 February 2020 Book here
26 March 2020 Book here
Name: Hidden Scars: Understanding the Impact and Trauma of Harmful Practices training
Who is this training for: These courses have been developed for front-line female staff, working directly with Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) working within London organisations. Please note that due to funding requirements, this free course is only available to female professionals providing VAWG services in Tri-Borough, London.
This course aims to introduce participants to the different types of Harmful Practices, and the psychological impact of trauma caused by these experiences.
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this training course participants will have:
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Upcoming Training Opportunties
Child Sexual Exploitation: A Trauma Focussed Approach Training – Tri Borough only – 21 January 2020 Book here
Child Sexual Exploitation: A Trauma Focussed Approach Training – Brent only – 30 January 2020 Book here
Child Sexual Exploitation: A Trauma Focussed Approach Training – Hounslow only – 4 February 2020 Book here
Hidden Scars: Understanding the Impact and Trauma of Harmful Practices Training – Tri-Borough only – 11 February 2020 Book here
Hidden Scars: Understanding the Impact and Trauma of Harmful Practices Training – Tri-Borough only – 26 March 2020 Book here
Accredited Training: From The Margins to the Centre of Women’s Healing: Promoting Recovery to Support Women with Complex Needs – 11 and 12 March 2020 – Book here
Child Sexual Exploitation: A Trauma Focussed Approach Training – Ealing only – 3 March 2020 Book here
Child Sexual Exploitation: A Trauma Focussed Approach Training – Brent only – 24 March 2020 Book here
Hidden Scars: Understanding the Impact and Trauma of Harmful Practices Training – Tri-Borough only – 26 March 2020 Book here
Hidden Scars: Understanding the Impact and Trauma of Harmful Practices Training – Hounslow only – 31 March 2020 Book here
Discover who to ask, how to ask and what to ask in corporate fundraising 11th February.
sobus
20 Dawes Road, London, SW6 7EN
Telephone 020 7952 1230
Email info@sobus.org.uk
Registered Charity No.1071089
and Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England No.03471416
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.
