VAC Weekly Newsletter
6th April 2018 |
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| Make Camden Age Friendly; New Project Opportunity for BAME Older People; Social Prescribing and the Mayor’s Strategy; Maiden Lane Jobs Fair; Pride in Care; Camden PPG + training, events, funding opportunities, jobs and volunteering + more |
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Make Camden Age Friendly
Age UKs in London have issued a manifesto to make London Age friendly. The manifesto urges councillors across all parties to support the pledges and themes in “Make London’s Boroughs Age Friendly”. |
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New Project with BAME Older People
Ageing Better in Camden is commissioning a new Community Action Project specifically targeted for work with isolated older people in Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities in Camden. The aim is to help older people from BAME communities to reduce their social isolation and loneliness, as well as make connections and build networks.
Ageing Better in Camden invites organisations to tender for our new BAME Community Action project which will run for 2.5 years from October 2018.
The deadline for submitting a tender is Monday 4 June 2018. Details here.
The Role of the Sector in Social Prescribing
Mainstreaming social prescribing is a ke y commitment of the Mayor’s draft Health Inequalities Strategy – ‘Better Health for Londoners’ – to support Londoners health and wellbeing.Have your say in a choice of 2 workshops:
Workshop 1 10 April 8.30 – 11.30am Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road
Workshop 2 19 April 8.30 – 11.30 in central or east London am
Maiden Lane Community Centre Jobs and Training Fair
Wednesday 18th April 1 – 4.30pm
Come and find out about jobs, training and apprenticeship opportunities.
Meet employers, colleges, careers advice etc
Details contact Mark 020 7267 9586 or 07539 646490 email: info@maidenlancecommunitycentre.org
‘Pride in Care’
The national conference organised by Opening Doors London, Britain’s leading organisation providing support and services to older lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people.
This conference provides an opportunity to take stock of where we have got to in responding to the health and social care needs of older LGBT+ people, and shares lessons from the work of Opening Doors London and our partners to help identify new approaches to service delivery and equip you with tools and resources to strengthen future service development. Details online.
Camden Patient Participation Groups
Read the latest Camden PPG newsletter here.
Looking for a Job or Volunteer Position?
Camden Disability Action is recruiting a Training and Development Coordinator to an exciting Active Citizen project for disabled people. VAC is recruiting volunteers to support our staff. + many others from Ageing Better, Elfrida Rathbone Camden, Homestart Camden, AWLPA, Kids Network, Clean Break, and The Winch. See Jobs and Volunteers section below.
Fully accessible office space to rent
The Camden Society, an organisation which supports people with a learning disability, has a fully accessible desk space suitable for up to 50 people to rent at its head office in Kentish Town.
See Offers and Resouces section at the end for full details.
Camden Disability Action
Catch up with the latest news from Camden Disability Action. |
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Keep it Local
New guides launched to show how local authorities and community organisations can work together to Keep it Local.
Now, we have launched a series of guides which set out how to put this approach into practice. Our three guides – Better Services, Stronger Economy – are aimed at councillors, commissioners and community organisations, providing practical advice on how to tackle the barriers identified in our research and keep services with local providers. |
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| The Latest Edition of the Council’s Funding Bulletin can be found here.
See the Funding pages on VAC’s website for all the latest information.
Grantfinder
Looking for support to find funding? VAC has the full version of Grantfinder, an online programme that let’s you search for sources of funding.
A member of VAC staff will sit down with you for an hour to show you how to use it and make the most of Grantfinder. This is a free service for Camden voluntary and community sector groups. To book your slot contact Ricky at acharles@vac.org.uk or call 020 7284 6550.
To get an idea of what Grantfinder can do take a look at the simplified version available here.
Camden Giving
Camden Giving have published the timetable for the various grants programmes they will be offering over the coming 12 months. There are 6 programmes in total. You can view the full timetable here. The KX Fund 2018 opens on 3rd April for grants up to £10,000.
Come and find out about Camden Giving grants and how to apply at two drop-in events on16th (10 – 11.30am) and 26th April (6 – 7.30pm) at The Living Centre, Ossulston St, NW1. Drop in – no need to book.
Apply to be a Co-op local cause
The Co-op Local Community Fund gives money to local causes, helping to bring people together and make a difference. Find out more about how the fund works
We’ll give preference to projects run by small, local organisations that make a real difference to people in their community.
Deadline 8th April. Find out more at causes.coop.co.uk
Regents Place Community Fund
The fund has three priorities:Social Cohesion; Health & Wellbeing; Employability. Groups from Regent’s Park, Somers Town and Bloomsbury Wards are eligible to apply. Find out more here.
Building a Stronger Britain Together Programme
A Home Office funded scheme which supports projects delivering:
· Increased sense of belonging and civic participation at the local level
· More resilient communities
· Fewer people holding attitudes, beliefs & feelings that oppose shared values
Website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/building-a-stronger-britain-together
Please contact Nyree Moore (nyree.moore@camden.gov.uk / 07771572976)
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Healthy Minds Programme with Mind in Camden
There is a full programme of activities taking place at the Living Centre as part of the Healthy Minds programme. Full details on the VAC training calendar.
Voluntary Action Camden working in partnership with Mary Ward Centre.
Governance in the Voluntary and Community Sector
VAC and Mary Ward offer this short course for members of governing bodies or anybody who is interested in developing the knowledge and skills required to be a member of a governing body in the voluntary or community sector. With the knowledge gained from this course you can become an effective participant in the governance of new and existing organisations. Full details on the Mary Ward Centre website.
More details on the VAC website: https://vac.org.uk/events/ |
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Community Sponsorship of Refugees Information Session.
Guest speakers will talk about the scheme and the refugee crisis. Learn how to get involved. Refreshments provided.
Sat 21 April 2018 14:30 – 16:30 at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 4 Holly Walk, Hampstead. Book online here.
Elfrida Rathbone Creative Therapy Group for Parents
Free 10-week Creative Therapy Group, Fridays 10am – 11.45am, starting Friday 20th April – 29th June (with a break on 1st June 2018).
The aim of the group is to provide a safe, confidential space to have ‘you-time’ and explore and recover self-expression using art materials. Using creativity can help to give expression to and work through difficult experiences and emotions and increase your sense of wellbeing. Each session will focus on a different theme and will involve individual and group art-making activities and verbal sharing. The group will not largely focus on ‘the role of being a parent’ however this will be the commonality among members so there will be space to explore this too to the extent that group members choose. No previous experience with art necessary.
Contact Rosanna: Rosanna@elfridacamden.org.uk / T: 020 7424 1615
Employability Courses – WEP/Working Men’s College
Courses include: Skills for Retail Employability and Employability Skills with EnglishThese courses are ideal for people either studying ESOL or with little or no retail/hospitality experience. Start Tuesday 24 April end Thursday 24 May
Venue: Hpod (Cumberland Market, London NW1 3RH)
People must be in receipt of benefits (i.e. JSA, ESA, Universal Credit, Income Support, Housing Benefit) and have been a UK resident for 3 years. Contact:
David Hermanstein on 07908845154/david.hermanstein@camden.gov.uk
Diana Young on 020 7388 7932/diana@westeuston.org
or Panchali Kar on 020 7255 4733 /panchalik@wmcollege.ac.uk
Working with Child Poverty – Communicating impact
This free, half day training session will cover practical ways to measure outcomes, why it is useful to do so and look at best practice examples of ways to communicate how your work relates to poverty and demonstrate the difference you are making to the lives of those living in it.
Includes a networking lunch. Tuesday 24th April – 9.30am -1pm at Resource For London, 356 Holloway Road, N7 Register online.
Become a Change Maker with North Camden Zone
North Camden Zone is delivering a free one day training course to the voluntary and community sector organisations and individuals working with children, young people or families, called Become a Change Maker (Level 1). The training will focus on systems thinking and will give you an understanding of change and supporting grassroots action in North Camden.
The training will take place on the 2nd of May 2018, 9:30am to 4pm at St Pancras Community Association, 67 Plender Street, London NW1 0LG. Please book your place here. Contact: madalina@northcamdenzone.org.
Faith, identity and security – join the conversation
Sunday 22 April, 11am-6pm, 3FF, Star House, Kentish Town, NW5
3FF will be hosting an event in partnership with Rethinking Security (RS): an organisation which promotes conversations about security in different communities.
Join with others for a conversation about security: what it means to people of different faiths and beliefs and how it can be improved, both here in the UK and globally. Apply here.
Creating Connections Tuesday 24 April 18.00 – 20.00
The St Pancras & Somers Town Living Centre, 2 Ossulston Street, NW1
Topics will include: Homelessness and wellbeing; impact of construction on health; air quality; antibiotic use; social care integration.
The event is a short networking event for people interested in these issues – a starting point for finding like-minded people to collaborate with. Register here.
Queens Crescent Open Evening
An open event for young peole in Camden with careers advice, music, food. Friday 4th May, 6 – 8pm at The Dome, Weedington Road. info@qcca.org.uk
The Recovery College opens Summer enrolments
The college is open for enrolment for courses in the Summer term (April to July). The Summer 2018 calendar can be viewed here – www.candi.nhs.uk/recoverycollege
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Camden Disability Action seeks Training and Development Coordinator
4 days per week Flexible with some evening and weekends.– NJC PT. 35 pro rata £26,866
CDA works with deaf and disabled people living or working in the London Borough of Camden.
CDA is recruiting an experienced person to be responsible for developing and then coordinating an Active Citizen development programme and activities for deaf and disabled people in Camden.
The post holder will be responsible for planning, implementing, managing and reporting on project to ensure its success. Identifying suitable trainers, running outreach activities to recruit disabled people to take part in the programme and creating a mentoring programme to support the participants.
For more information please contact abhatt@vac.org.uk
Application Form, Job Description & Person Specification can be downloaded from the CDA website.
Closing Date: Friday 13th April 12 noon
Homestart Camden seeks Family Support Volunteers
Are you a parent, grandparent or have parenting experience?
Can you give 3 – 4 hours weekly to visit a family with young children who may be going through a difficult time?
Enhance your skills with our training, supervision and fulfilling volunteer role
Next Preparation Training Starting 24th April to 17th May 2018
Every Tuesday to Thursday 9.45 – 2.45. Certificates awarded & expenses paid
For information pack ring 020 7424 1603 email: info@homestartcamden.org
Elfrida Rathbone Camden Recruiting Community Connector Parent Volunteers
Are you a parent or carer living in Camden? Have you ever thought of helping other parents by sharing tips, interesting activities happening in your community and places to go with your family and friends? Camden Futures is recruiting parent volunteers to become Community Connectors. Book your place on the 2 day free training to develop key skills for the Community Connectors’ role.
Thursday 19th April 2018, 9.30am – 2.30pm
Thursday 26th April 2018, 9.30am – 2.30pm
Kentish Town Community Centre, 17 Busby Place, London NW5 2SP
Please apply by calling 020 7424 1622 or via e-mail: Francesca@elfridacamden.org.uk Travel expenses and lunch will be provided.
Ageing Better seeks Communications & Influencing Officer
Scale SO1 29-31 £29,424 to £31,141 pa pro rata – 21 hours per week. (6 month contract may be subject to extension)
Ageing Better Camden is looking for a Communications and Influencing Officer to work with the Programme Managers to create and deliver a narrative for the programme’s legacy including communications around learning products.
For more details, all documents can be downloaded from our website www.ageukcamden.org.uk or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk.
Closing date – 9th April 2018 Interview – 25th April 2018
The Winch seeks Community Partnership & Engagement Coordinator (Fundraising)
The Winch is looking for a fundraiser who wants to make a practical difference to the lives of children and young people. If you are pro-active and a great communicator across multiple channels, who can build purposeful relationships with donors and partners, we want to hear from you.
In return, you’ll work with an incredibly warm and friendly team, seeing the impact your work makes from our community hub in Swiss Cottage, where we have been based for 45 years. Further details here.
Closing date: midnight 8th April Interview dates: 17th and 18th of April
Ageing Better seeks Outreach Worker (18 hours per week)
Sc5 £24,134 to £26,131 pro rata
Ageing Better Camden is looking for an Outreach Worker to contribute to a new Outreach Service trialling innovative approaches to reaching, initiating contact and engaging with significant numbers of older people across Camden.
The Outreach Worker will proactively search for isolated people out in their communities by knocking on doors, visiting pubs, launderettes and community centres. They will help older people to make social connections and provide low level support to access local activities, working alongside volunteers and the Community Connectors Service to make this happen.
For more details, all documents can be downloaded from our website www.ageukcamden.org.uk or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk.
Closing date – Thursday 19 April 2018 Interviews – Friday 4 May 2018
Asian Women Lone Parents Association seeks Director
Asian Women Lone Parents Association (AWLPA) supports Asian women who are lone parents, and their children, by providing services that enables them to improve their lives and wellbeing. We are recruiting a dynamic and confident Director to lead, manage and grow the Charity and its services.
If you are interested in applying please visit our website www.awlpa.org for further information, including job description. Applications will require a CV and supporting statement of no more than 2 pages outlining how you meet the criteria for the role. Applications should be emailed to info@awlpa.org. Closing Date: Monday 9am, 9th April Open to women only
The Kids Network seeks Project Manager
The Kids Network provides a sustainable, scalable, and effective solution to the twin problems of poverty and isolation.London’s transient nature and gentrification means that we have young, compassionate professionals living side by side with some of the capital’s most vulnerable children. The Kids Network is a mentoring charity that connects these two groups for positive social change. Details at Kids Network website. Closing Date 12th April.
Clean Break have 3 Volunteering Opportunities
Female Catering volunteer
Female Gardener volunteer
Female Systems and Software volunteer
For further information please contact Samantha.mcneil@cleanbreak.org.uk
Go to www.cleanbreak.org.uk to access the role descriptions.
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Camden Infrastructure Review – have your say
There’s still time to contribute to the Camden review of local infrastructure. Click here to fill in a short online survey.
Fully accessible office space to rent
The Camden Society, an organisation which supports people with a learning disability, has a fully accessible desk space suitable for up to 50 people to rent at its head office in Kentish Town.
The rent of the desk space includes: Access to an open plan office and communal area; Contained and fixed desk space; Reception Service; Disabled facilities; Optional Broadband & WiFi & photocopier
There is an additional option to hire any one of three accessible meeting rooms that includes optional room division, broadband, wifi and interactive whiteboard.
For more information or to arrange a visit please contact Alice Baker at alice.baker@thecamdensociety.co.uk or on 020 7485 8177.
The Camden Society, 60 Holmes Road, London, NW5 3AQ |
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