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
On this course with a practical focus, you’ll develop action plans to support your organisation to survive into the future – and make a lasting difference.
Book included: Making a Lasting Difference
Trainer’s tips: Sustainability: the capacity of an organisation
DSC’s first catalogue of the year features publications, research and in-house learning and development, and this version includes brilliant training courses brand new for 2020. Click below to view or download your own.
Fundraising with Digital Marketing (3 April)
Using case studies and practical tips, learn how to adapt your message and maximise returns from each channel – 3rd April.
Fundraising in a Day (8 April)
Learn what it takes to become an effective fundraiser and apply your learnings to create a fundraising strategy for yourself in this brand new course.
- Learn the principles of fundraising
- Explore the different avenues of fundraising and establish which avenue of fundraising is suitable for you
- Learn the basics of engaging with each different fundraising avenue
- Identify and develop a fundraising strategy for you to use when you get back to the office
Fundraising Event Management (24 April)
Learn how to raise awareness, attract funders and build a loyal supporter base by holding events.
Riverside Studios welcomes you to its newly opened venue for a networking event. After a five-year period of redevelopment, Riverside Studios returns with a new state-of-the-art building complete with a cinema, performance and rehearsal spaces, television studios, and a café/bar that overlooks Hammersmith Bridge. We are excited to reopen as a boundary-pushing home for the arts and creative expression.
Riverside’s Archive is a new project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. On Wednesday 11th March, we welcome SOBUS-affiliated arts groups to join us for a free information session and networking event. Find out about our exciting events programme, view materials from our archive collection, browse our current exhibition featuring artist Paul Muzni, and discover ways you can collaborate with Riverside Studios in the future.
Date: Wednesday 11th March
Timings: 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Venue: Studio 4, Riverside Studios, 101 Queen Caroline St, Hammersmith, W6 9BN
RSVP: Sophie at heritage@riversidestudios.co.uk
For dates and details of SafetyNet’s members meetings so far for this year, click here.
Our AGM is on the 25th Feb 2020 and will be a chance to see what we have successfully done over the last year. It would be great if people can spare some time to come a long and get involved. Click here.
We are also looking for more members and trustees to join!
Wednesday 12 February – Proposal Writing – Developing your Skills
Wednesday 11 March – How to Raise Money from Trusts
Thursday 23 April – Writing for Impact
Tuesday 12 May – Maximising Support from Trusts and Foundations
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Telephone 020 7952 1230
Email info@sobus.org.uk
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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.