As the coronavirus situation is escalating, there have been a range of legal questions about furloughing emerging from charities across the sector. This free webinar on 7th April will explore the latest updates to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and will be followed by a Q&A. Register here.
Now that the government’s Covid-19 business support packages are live, we are gathering feedback on how they are being utilised and how best to help businesses to access the support.
As such, HMRC are delivering a programme of webinars to support employers, employees and the self-employed through this period of disruption. You can watch the first recorded webinar and register for future webinars using this link: bit.ly/HMRCWebinar
Details of the existing business support packages, are summarised in the key links below.
Key links
- Business Support: https://bit.ly/BizSupportSite
- FAQs for business:https://bit.ly/FAQsStayHome
- Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: https://bit.ly/2wJrnJ9
- Self-employment Income Support Scheme: ly/SelfEmployedSupport
- FAQs https://bit.ly/SelfEmployedFAQs
- Support from businesses for Covid-19 response: https://bit.ly/3bzOfcDFAQs: https://bit.ly/3aoIAWV
- Mental Health support: http://ly/emm-ldnse
- Public health advice: http://bit.ly/coronavirusnhs
How charities can support beneficiaries with digital during Coronavirus
Charities are embracing technological solutions during this period of social distancing, letting people know they have their backs in a crisis. Learn more
How digital can help you manage the impact of Coronavirus
Join us for a webinar on 9th April hosted by members of the Charity Digital team as we chat through the digital tools, resources and strategies charities can put place to help manage the impact of COVID-19. Join for free
Coronavirus: Best practice for communication and outreach
We examine best practice for clear and calm communication in the midst of a pandemic. Learn more
Coronavirus: Charity guide to virtual onboarding
Over the coming weeks and months, some charities may need to hire new staff. How do you do this when your staff is working remotely? We examine successful onboarding practices from organisations with a history of remote working. Learn more
Have you check out these 18 online DSC training courses ?
With all modules delivered at an introductory level, course themes include:
- Management & leadership
- Personal development
- Finance & law
- Marketing & communications
Not only that, but they are all only £5.99 each! Look online to find out more.
Popular CBeebies cooking series ‘My World Kitchen’ is BACK and on the lookout for fun, bubbly characters between the ages of 6-9 years old. The show involves a child cooking a recipe based on their heritage or where they live in the UK, and inviting their friends over to taste their final dish.
Please get in touch ASAP if you are interested in taking part – casting is closing on Friday 20th March.
The Council’s next Health and Wellbeing Board meeting is due to take place on 18th March 2020, at 6pm. A number of items on the agenda may be of particular interest to local third sector organisations, including:
CORONOVIRUS (COVID 19) UPDATE
The Council’s preparations and contingency planning in response to Covid 19.
COMMUNITY H&F CCG AND ICHT PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICES UPDATE
A report to update on both the current community physiotherapy provision in Hammersmith and Fulham and future opportunities for physiotherapy within Primary Care Networks (PCNs).
BUSINESS INFORMATION UPDATE
A report to outline the work of the Councils Business Intelligence Unit in utilising data and key metrics to evidence and inform the development and provision of targeted and resident focused services.
CCG COMMISSIONING INTENTIONS 2020-2021
An report providing details on the North West London Commissioning Intentions and the local Hammersmith and Fulham Commissioning Intentions. The report also includes a snapshot of the H&F ICP programme.
NWL AMALGAMATION UPDATE
The CCG will provide an update regarding plans for the amalgamation of North West London CCGs.
The agenda and reports are available on the Council’s website: www.lbhf.gov.uk/committees
The meeting is open to the public. If you would like to attend, please contact Bathsheba.mall@lbhf.gov.uk in advance, as access to the venue (Meeting Room 2 (2nd Floor), 3 Shortlands, Hammersmith, W6 8DA) is security controlled and it will be difficult to gain entry if you haven’t informed the Council in advance that you will be attending.
To all our arts based groups, please come along to the Riverside Studios on Wednesday 11th March for an information and networking event. For full information, click here.
Author talk
10 March – 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Kensington Central Library
We are very excited to announce this talk by Jennifer Nadel, who will discuss the book she co-wrote with Gillian Anderson (yes, that Gillian Anderson) – a friend and co-conspirator with whom she concocted an inspiring, empowering and provocative manifesto for change aimed at women everywhere.
We is a not a theoretical treatise but instead a rallying cry to create a life that has greater meaning and purpose.
Do something special for the International Women’s Day – come along, this promises to be a thrilling talk!
For more information and to book click here.
Child Sexual Exploitation: A Trauma Focussed Approach Training – Tri-Borough only
Date: 31 March 2020
Time: 10:00 – 16:30
Venue: TBC, Tri-Borough
The course will support you with the following:
- Defining what Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is
- Exploring attitudes regarding CSE whilst challenging myths and stereotypes
- Understanding risk and vulnerability factors
- Recognising indicators and signs of risk or involvement in CSE
- Providing an insight into grooming techniques and profiles of perpetrators
- Understanding trauma responses from a neuroscience perspective
- Exploring the impact of the work on self through vicarious trauma
Book here (there are only five places left)
Hidden Scars: Understanding the Impact and Trauma of Harmful Practices Training – Tri-Borough only
Date: 9 April 2020
Time: 10:00 – 16:30
Venue: TBC, Central 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 one day training course participants will have:
- Increased awareness and understanding of the range of harmful practices including; FGM, Forced Marriage, Faith Based Abuse, ‘Honour’ Crimes
- Increased awareness and understanding of the global and traumatic impact of Harmful Practices on clients psychological and emotional well being
- Explored the neurobiological processes of trauma on the brain
- Increased awareness and understanding of relevant clinical conceptualizations. Including Developmental trauma, PTSD and CTSD
- Identified the impact of the work on practitioners and the development of self-care strategies.
Book here
For further information about the training please contact Laurie Lijnders at laurie.lijnders@wgn.org.uk or 07931247922
Ahead of his upcoming training course – Charity Survival and Sustainability on 7th April – Graeme provides three articles (so far) in a series, featuring practical tips and tools for organisational sustainability.
The capacity of an organisation
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.