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Join TechWest.London and Upstream on Thursday 28 March 2019 at Huckletree West for networking and a panel discussion on different live applications of Blockchain Technology. Our speaker panel includes: The gathering takes place in one of West London’s tech hot spots – Hucktletree West. Huckletree is a workspace accelerator bringing together a diverse, disruptive community of startups, scaleups, innovation teams and global brands – all powered by the belief that collaboration is key to building a successful business. A place where “creativity meets talent and curiosity inspires innovation”.
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| Ascent is a pan-London project that provides front-line services as well as support to organisations working with those affected by domestic and/or sexual violence.
This second tier support project aims to address the long term sustainability needs of organisations providing services to those affected by sexual and domestic violence through an offer of free training. Please share this email with organisations that may be interested – this includes statutory services, homelessness organisations, and housing associations, as well as VAWG services. Click on the name of the training to register now. |
| Perfecting the Pitch, delivered by Women’s Resource Centre, 7th February 2019, N7 9DP |
| Working with Male Victims of Domestic Abuse, delivered by Respect, 20th February, Amnesty International EC2A 3EA |
| Helping Survivors Access Family Law Legal Aid, delivered by Rights of Women, Tuesday 26th February 2019, Barking IG11 Thursday, 21 March 2019, London N1 |
| Harmful Practices, delivered by Women and Girls Network, 27th February 2019, London |
| Joining the Dots Between Governance, Trustees, and Fundraising, delivered by Women’s Resource Centre, 28th February 2019, N7 9DP |
| Better Engagement with Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse, delivered by Respect, 19th March 2019, Amnesty International EC2A 3EA |
| Deeds and Words: The Women’s Sector Creating Change, delivered by Women’s Resource Centre, 21st March 2019, W1U 3AJ |
Emotional Intelligence for Managers and Leaders |
| Did you know research now shows us how managers and leaders’ moods and actions have enormous impact on those they lead? |
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Emotional intelligence for managers: five key areas |
| Emotional intelligence seems to be a bit of a buzzword or common phrase nowadays – but what does it even mean? To some, it may be seen as soft skills, a bit wishy washy and not worth serious attention. But according to the experts, it’s essential if you want to succeed as a manager. |
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Essential Presentation Skills |
| Of all the things you have to do in your career, is public speaking among the most nerve-wracking? |
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Take the pain out of presentations: five top tips |
| It is most people’s experience that being asked to make a presentation gives you a stomach lurching shock and a feeling of fear that according to experts is right up there in the list of the universal ten worst human fears. So take comfort, if this is how you feel, you are not alone. |
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Our next event in London will offer over 300 delegate training places so that all small charities, can access the skills they need to become self sustaining. This training day is part of the Small Local Charities and Community Groups Training Programme.
Training sessions cover a wide range of fundraising techniques and back office skills delivered by experienced and knowledgeable trainers.
- Venue: Amnesty International, 25 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EA
- Time: 9:45 – 16.30 (registration 09.15-09:45)
Are you a Member of the FSI? If not you need to join prior to booking.
Quick Link: Tuesday 5th February 2019
Quick Link: Wednesday 6th February 2019
Quick Link: Thursday 7th February 2019
Everyone is welcome to WAND’s healthy eating event!!!
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To celebrate Safer Internet Day 2019, SAFE cic has launched a survey to help build a picture of digital awareness across the UK. Additionally, entrants’ organisations could win 20 free eSafety courses.
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We have a taster workshop happening over breakfast in Hammersmith. There you will meet like-minded professionals considering a future in mediation. You will find out:
- How mediation works
- Three ways to reduce employee stress, absence and sickness
- How to minimise risk of litigation and employment tribunal claims
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THE DATES FOR 2019: 17th-22nd June
Highlight your charity’s impact to win an award and prize package!
Small charities and community groups around the country carry out vital work but in many cases people are not aware of their impact.
Through the FSI Small Charity Big Impact Awards, small charities and community groups can highlight the work they do and the impact they make on a local, national and international level.
The awards are free to enter and will celebrate the impact of three charities in each of the following categories:
- Charity with an annual income under £50,000
- Charity with an annual income between £50,001 – £150,000
- Charity with an annual income between £150,001 – £250,000
- Charity with an annual income between £250,001 – £500,000
- Charity with an annual income between £500,001 – £1 million
Apply to win an award for your charity now.
Why you should enter the FSI’s Small Charity Big Impact Awards
Winning organisations will benefit from:
- A film for each organisation provided by the FSI highlighting their work and impact
- One day’s Impact Audit carried out by the FSI, which has a value of £650 and will support charities to identify areas where they are performing well, and areas to focus on to improve impact planning, measurement, evaluation and management.
- Recognition for the charity’s valuable work and impact made to current and new supporters.
Check out the winners’ videos from last year.
Winners will be announced on Small Charity Big Impact Day – 21st June 2019.
How to Enter
Simply fill out the short application form and include a high-resolution photo. Entries must be submitted by Thursday 28th Feburary 2019.
Winners will be charities that:
- Have delivered a high impact through their services and programmes in the past 24 months
- Show us there is a planning process around impact
- Demonstrate their impact internally and externally
For full criteria details, rules, and to apply, see the Small Charity Week website.
Small Charity Big Impact Awards are supported by:
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The Change Foundation would like to make you aware of a new disability employability programme we are running at the Harrow Club near Latimer Road, W10 (Click Here for a map)
London Futures is an employability programme for young adults 18-25 with a learning disability and mental health problems, facing social isolation and loneliness. Using sport and specialised mentoring, these young Londoners unite to compete in employability challenges to improve their career aspirations and become more integrated in their local communities.
The programme will run over 12 months in 4 hubs in North, South, East and West London. The London West hub will run at the Harrow Club. The club will run every week with a 2 hour weekly sports and mentoring session with experienced coach mentors who have lived experience of having a disability. At the end of each month, young Londoners will compete against the other hubs in 10 employability challenges across the 12 month programme. The programme runs every Wednesday from 5pm – 7pm. Below are links to an overview of the programme for more information, as well as a session information sheet.
If you know any young adults 18 – 25 with a learning disability who you feel may benefit from this programme, We would be really grateful if you could pass this information on to them.
Thank you so much for your support and please do let me know if you require any more information.
For additional information click the links below
London Futures – June 2018 – Programme Overview
London Futures West Session Information
| Ryan Jones | Fundraising and Communications Officer M (+44) 07983 969090 | W thechangefoundation.org.uk |
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You are invited to a Creative Art and Wellbeing event at WAND UK.
It is a 6-week course starting on the 28th of January on every Monday 10.30 am to 12.30 pm (Dates below).
What is creative art and wellbeing?
The creative Art and Wellbeing project aims to complement our multilingual, multicultural practical emotional wellbeing one to one service. Train staff and volunteers, provide emotional support and practical help to clients who are experiencing a difficult time.
The opportunity to try out something new! Discover unexpected insights through the process of image making and reflection.
WHO IS IT FOR?
People who are generally stressed and overworked i.e. managers and staff, school children, young people, adults and elderly. Others that may also benefit are those with autistic spectrum disorders, substance abuse misuse, living with mental health or have suffered abuse such as bullying and trauma.
Dates:
Starts Jan; 28th
Feb: 4th / 11th / 18th / 25th
Ends: Mar: 4th
Venue: Small Chapel, St Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing, Exmoor Street, London W10 6DZ (Click Here for a map)
Limited spaces, please call to book:
Tel: 020 8962 4132 or 07813 485607
