Founded in 2011, Key4Life is a youth rehabilitation programme working with young men, aged 18-30 years old in prison or at risk of going to prison to reduce re-offending and support participants into sustainable and meaningful employment. Key4Life offers two programmes, following the same model, detailed below: A 6-month preventative community-based programme, with at-risk young males who are NEET, to divert them away from offending and onto a positive path to employment. A 12-month ‘through the gate’ programme to participants Click Here to find out more Contact Abigail Kossoff London Programme Manager Tel: 07555147210 Email: abigail.kossoff@key4life.org.uk Key4Life – Making What If a Reality Key4Life.org.uk Follow Key4Life on Facebook and Twitter
Made of Money is an award winning project that helps people on low income talk about money and its impact on their lives. It is designed to improve people’s confidence, communication and control around money through interactive activities, discussions and resources. We offer hands-on training to help you use our resources with your clients or local community. In this engaging training; you will learn from experienced facilitators on the best way to deliver financial education workshops and one-to-ones. This is NOT a training for you to become a money/debt adviser. The training will give you the tools and skills to start conversations about money and ways to support your beneficiaries through specialist referrals. Click Here for the event poster Click here for more information and to book Or contact: Mostofa email: mostofauddin@qsa.org.uk tel: 020 8983 5046
The FSI’s popular small charity training is back in London this 14th – 16th May! Explore 16 different courses covering topics such as corporate relationships, trusts and foundations, fundraising strategy, charity leader responsibilities, demonstrating your impact and many more. These courses are heavily subsidised and fill up fast, so click here to book now.
Spring Fete 2019 Get Ready for the Spring Fete being held on Saturday 6th April 2019 1-3pm. Please keep your diaries free. If you have any unwanted new gifts, bric a brac or good condition unwanted clothes, can you please donate them to the Centre by Thursday 28th March so we can process them in time for the Fete. We will be having our usual spectrum of delightful stalls Jewellery, Clothing, Tombola,Gifts, Home Bake, Books, Plants, Bric a Brac. Hot Food will be served. So please pop into the Centre nearer the time to get your raffle tickets, a strip of 5 tickets only cost £1, it would be crazy not to have a go. Click here to see a poster.
Spring has nearly sprung, so all the better reason to spruce up your fundraising and governance! Join our Spring Webinar Series this April: 60 minute and 90 minute interactive webinars for just £5 a session! These opportunities have limited space as they emphasise activities and interaction with your trainer – along with opportunities for Q&A throughout the session. Our aim is to improve your knowledge, skills and confidence without you having to leave the comfort of your office. There is something for everyone in this wide range of vital topics: Tuesday, 9th April – 90 minute webinars Developing Corporate Relationships Legacy Fundraising Fundraising from Trusts & Foundations Wednesday, 10th April – 60 minute webinars Charity Leaders: Recruitment & Retention Charity Leaders: Fundraising Charity Leaders: Good Governance Thursday, 11th April – 90 minute webinars Demonstrating Your Impact Developing Your Fundraising Strategy Developing Your Case for Support [button link=”https://www.thefsi.org/services/online-learning/” type=”big” color=”purple” newwindow=”yes”] Book Now[/button]
Have you, a family member or friend resolved to get the running shoes back on in 2019? If so, why not join CN’s team at this year’s Royal Parks Half Marathon and help us raise vital funds for local unpaid carers! This stunning central London Half Marathon takes in some of the capital’s world-famous landmarks on closed roads, and four of London’s eight Royal Parks – Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens. This will be our 4th year taking part in the event and we have a number of free places available on the team this year. Race day will be Sunday 13 October, so there’s ample time to get race fit and fundraise! Please click here to find out more.
Each year we are blown away by the creative ideas that fundraisers come up with to support the local causes they love. Localgiving will be running its fourth annual Local Hero campaign this April. This national competition gives fundraisers from across the UK the chance to compete to be crowned Local Hero Champion 2019 and win a top prize of £1,000 for a local charity or community group they love. Local Hero 2019 will launch on 1st April 2019 and run until 30th of April 2019. Localgiving is the UK’s leading membership and support network for local charities and community groups. It aims to empower grassroots organisations to fundraise online, connect with supporters and take control of their financial future. In addition, it provides advocacy for the local voluntary sector and works to secure third-party funding for its members. It provides free training opportunities, fundraising resources and regular incentivised giving campaigns to help groups raise funds online. Click here to see full post on website.
This is a reminder that the coming Advice Conference will be held on the 27h March 2019. It would be great to see as many of you there as possible. We have a mix of interesting speakers in the morning and workshops to cover all the key areas of advice in the afternoon. There will be lunch provided, and an opportunity to network with colleagues. Here`s the link to book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hammersmith-fulham-advice-conference-advising-in-a-hostile-environment-tickets-56497877673 As many organisations as possible are encouraged to attend and there is room for everyone to have a stall advertising their organisation. We would be grateful if you would book a stall (free) so that we know the numbers: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hammersmith-fulham-advice-conference-stall-tickets-58303566537 Please share with colleagues and networks. We have seating for 150 and would like to fill the hall if possible. The event is free for volunteers and students but we have a token fee of £10 per person for employees. Hope to see you all there. Best wishes, Sue James Solicitor I Hammersmith & Fulham Law Centre