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We are launching a new feature in our newsletter, in which we spotlight the work of a particular charity we have been working with or that has been brought to our attention recently. This week, we want to celebrate Somers Town Museum.
In the words of our Health Transformation and Partnership Development Manager, Donna:

“Voluntary Action Camden has supported the development of the Somers Town Museum since its inception as a local History Club celebrating the radical history of the neighbourhood. We have also worked with the Museum to co-deliver a training session on setting up a Community Interest Company (CIC) and promote the Museum to residents looking for opportunities to get involved in community projects through social prescribing referrals.
Led, run, and developed by residents and other volunteers the project has grown into a successful Community Interest Company, and now has shop front premises on Phoenix Road in the heart of Somers Town. An astonishing range of activities and opportunities to get involved are on offer for residents – it is a tiny space with huge ambitions!”

There is so much to discover at the Somers Town Museum…  some of their recent work involved hunting down and bringing home some of the famous Gilbert Bayes sculptures that disappeared from St Pancras Housing estates (now Origin Housing). You can find out more about this and sign up to their newsletter and find out about events and more on the website: https://aspaceforus.club/  

Celebrating Trustees across Camden on February 28th!

Calling Camden’s charity and community group trustees! We’re honouring your hard work and support in our annual trustee event, hosted with Volunteer Centre Camden. This is your opportunity to meet other trustees and celebrate the year’s work over food and drink. Get your ticket here.

Using Statistics and Data Website Guide
If you need guidance on better using statistics and data to support your work and propel new projects forward, take a look at our free guide with tips on grant applications, writing informative articles and where to find up-to-date statistics and insight: Using statistics and data – Voluntary Action Camden (vac.org.uk)

Furniture needed!

We are looking for furniture donations to help with the move into our new office at 8-12 Camden Road. If you have chairs, desks, tables or cabinets that you no longer need, or you know anyone who might be able to help, please get in touch!

NEW – Safeguarding Training 

• Introduction to Safer Recruitment: for Small Orgs and Community Groups 1st Feb , 1- 2:30pm
• Online Safeguarding and Social Media Workshop 8th Feb, 10am – 12:30pm
• Women and Girls’ Personal Safety and Awareness 13th March, 10am – 12pm

More details in the Events and Training section

Labour outline vision for charity sector

At the Labour and Civil Society Summit, Keir Starmer pledged to reset the relationship between government and civil society if his party are elected. The speech called for a “society of service” and was received by charity leaders and shadow ministers. UK Fundraising has more information.

Do you know Camden’s next Youth MP?
Young people across Camden go to the polls from 15-26 April 2024 to elect a new Camden Youth MP and two Deputy Youth MPs. The roles will have a two-year term and be the voice for Camden young people, putting forward their views at a local level but also at a regional and national level through the UK Youth Parliament, run by the British Youth Council.
Young people aged 13 to 19 who wish to stand as candidates can apply before 5pm on Sunday, 25 February by filling in the form in this candidates pack.

Every week VAC checks various sources for the latest funding opportunities relevant for Camden groups.
You can visit our website for a round up of the latest opportunities added this week:  Search for Funding – Voluntary Action Camden (vac.org.uk).

We’ve included a selection of the latest funds below but check out our new funding portal for many more opportunities.
If you need help sourcing or applying for funds, get in touch with our consultancy service, free for all Camden groups!

Love Camden Cultural Education Fund
This fund enables Camden-based cultural organisations to deliver cultural education and learning projects that promote engagement in free to access high-quality cultural experiences for young people in the borough, through grants of up to £25,000 per project.
Deadline: 2nd February

Disability Justice Fund 
DDPOs (Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations) are eligble to apply for the Disability Justice Fund, which aims to stimulate disability related campaigning or movement building. Two streams of funding are available for organisations that meet the relevant criteria. You can apply here.
Deadline: March 4, 5pm.

Flexible Finance Fund for Black & Racially Minoritised Groups
The Flexible Finance Fund intends to help groups grow or take on assets and become more resilient. It will provide £4 million of funding and support to 15-25 Black and Racially Minoritised charities and social enterprises based in England who are improving people’s lives, or the environment they live in. Find out more here.

New Grants Programme from British Ecological Society
Projects involved in delivering independent outreach, public engagement and science communication activities that engage public audiences with the excitement, importance and relevance of ecological science can apply for funding.
The lead applicant must have a BES membership.
Deadline for applications: 08/03/2024

VAC UPCOMING TRAINING:
Open to VAC Members only
If you are a voluntary service or group delivering services in Camden and are not a member of VAC, please join here: https://vac.org.uk/get-involved/membership

CONNECT  LEARN  SHARE:  VAC New Groups Network

Next Network meeting: 29th of January

This is a Network for all the new groups that VAC have provided with consultancy support recently and for any community group or individual considering starting a charity, social enterprise or community group. The Network will be discussing the common challenges and requirements that you face when starting a new charity, social enterprise, or community group. You will have the opportunity to share experiences with others and seek the advice and support of your peers. The next meeting is online on 29th of January. If you want to join email Vania at vguetova@vac.org.uk.

Upcoming safeguarding training 
For all VCS organisations, supplementary, faith schools and groups delivering services to under 18’s in the borough.
In partnership with Camden’s Safeguarding Children’s Partnership:

Introduction to Safer Recruitment – Online
Thursday 1^st February 2024: 1pm – 2.30pm
Essential knowledge for managers, senior workers and leadership teams, permanent workers and volunteers who work with children and young people in the borough.
To find out more or to secure your place, please visit our website or email the VAC Safeguarding Lead Dianne Carlton-Ogunyemi on: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk

Online Safeguarding and Social Media’ Workshop (In partnership with Camden Prevent and Lightbulb Learners)
Thursday 8th February 2024: 10am – 12.30pm
Face-to-face at: Meeting Room 3.1, Third Floor, Crowndale Centre,
218 Eversholt Street NW1 1BD
Essential knowledge for all, but especially those currently working with children and young people in the borough. To find out more or to secure your place, please visit our website or email the VAC Safeguarding Lead Dianne Carlton-Ogunyemi on: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk

Women and Girls’ Personal Safety and Awareness
(In partnership with The Safeguarding Foundation)
Wednesday 13 March 2024, 10.00am – 12.00pm
Face-to-face at Ludham & Waxham TRA Hall, Lismore Circus, Camden NW3
To find out more or to secure your place, please visit our website or email the VAC Safeguarding Lead Dianne Carlton-Ogunyemi on: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk

OTHER EVENTS
Lighthouse Project Showcase
Come and celebrate Wipers 10th year at Earth in Hackney, with performances from young artists, rappers and singers, many of whom will be taking the stage for the first time as part of the Lighthouse Project Showcase. This event takes place on Tuesday 30th January, and you can book your tickets here.

UK Community Engagement Training Day
Register before Thursday 1st February for the upcoming day training which includes sessions on growing your business, how to apply for Google apprenticeships, and talks on a range of topics. The event takes place on Friday 9th February. Take a look at the agenda and reserve your place here.  

Full Talk for Health Peer Counselling Skills Programme
Talk for Health are hosting a number of events to introduce people to their counselling programme, which teaches the skills of authentic talking, empathic listening and managing a group. This enables graduates to go on and join or set up their own ongoing groups for connection and wellbeing. The course opens on Friday 1 February. Find out more information here. 

Digital Information Skills Workshop
Birkbeck University are hosting an online workshop on the 8th of February, focusing on critical thinking when digesting news media. The approach will be relaxed and interactive, and you don’t have to have any prior experience to attend. Find out more information, and book your place here.

VCC Volunteer Manager’s Forum
On Wednesday 7th February, Volunteer Centre Camden are hosting an online, free to attend forum with opportunities for networking and peer support. Attendees can choose the topics to discuss. Find out more and book your place.

3 New roles at Hillside Clubhouse
Hillside Clubhouse are launching a brand new community café from Highgate East inpatients facility.  Aiming to make the café a warm, safe and supportive destination for the whole community, not just patients and visitors, this is an incredibly exciting opportunity to grow and develop a community café and tackle stigmas associated with mental ill health.  The team will be instrumental in the success of the café. The clubhouse are looking for people who feel confident and happy working under their own initiative as well as leading a small team, but most importantly, people who are passionate about coproduction, food and community!
Three roles are being recruited, the deadlines are 5th and 11th February respectively. Please click on the links below for job descriptions:

–    Full-Time Community Café Manager
–    Part-Time Front of House
–    Part-Time Cook

Community Development Lead – £33,000pa, Full Time

The Winch Community Development Lead will initiate and manage the day-to-day delivery of an exciting new initiative, the Good Neighbourhood Project, supporting residents in Swiss Cottage and Kilburn to imagine and realise a fairer and greener future for the place they call home. This is a new opportunity with huge potential for the successful candidate to shape the project and the role to obtain the best outcomes for residents. The Winch helps residents to build the communities we all deserve. Find out more here or via Charity Jobs                           
The deadline for applications is Sunday 28th January 2024.                                           
We will hold interviews on Wednesday 7th February 2024. 

Community Mental Health Recovery Support Worker

Mind in Camden are looking for looking for a self-motivated, empathic, and dynamic Community Mental Health Recovery Support Worker to join their one-to-one mental health support service.
Closing date:  13.00 on Monday 5th February 2024
Salary: £27,657
Contract: Permanent – fixed until end of March 2026 with probable extension
Hours: 35
Click here to find out more.

Community Champions Co-ordinator
Thanks to extended funding SHAK are looking for a dynamic, committed and organised individual with a passion for community development to lead the “Community Champion project” taking it to the next level. You will build on a successful project which has co-produced initiatives with residents/volunteers such as community gardens, walking, knitting, food-based, arts groups as well as warm spaces and community events/trips.
Click below for more info and to apply:
https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/south-hampstead-and-kilburn-community-partnership/community-champions-coordinator/946752?tsId=36
Closing date: 8 February 2024

Part-time Project Support Worker
Henna Asian Women’s Group are looking for a female with a South Asian language, good administrative and social media skills; empathetic understanding of the issues experienced by and impacting women from the South Asian diaspora.

12-month contract (possibility of extension, depending on funding).
For more information, an application form, job description and personal specifications, please email info@hennaorg.co.uk 
Salary: £23,281.44 pa – (2 ½ days/17.5 hours per week pro rata)
Closing date: Monday 29th January 2024 at noon.

Have your say on the draft new Camden Local Plan 
Camden Council want to hear your views on the draft new Camden Local Plan – the Council’s main planning document, which provides the framework for managing development in the borough.
This is your opportunity to shape the future of Camden. To find out more and share your views go to Have Your Say Today – Draft New Camden Local Plan – Commonplace.
Consultation closes on the 13th March 2024.

Volunteering in Camden survey
VCC want to identify the latest volunteering trends and challenges in Camden. This anonymous survey will help VCC to focus their support in the areas that are needed the most. It will take approximately 2-4mins to complete: Survey.

Affordable, Convenient Office Space in the Heart of the Community

The Winch is a charity that has been working with young people in Camden and nearby areas since 1973. They are currently seeking new tenants for our two office spaces located in Swiss Cottage, with two well-lit, spacious rooms that can accommodate 2-8 people.  Email roomhire@thewinch.org or call 0207 586 8731 for more information.

Office furniture and fittings donation/ reuse opportunity:
An office building in central London (Green Park station) is planning full internal redesign, and offers used office furniture and fittings, which are all in good condition, to local non profit institutions such as schools, retirement homes, council, refugee centres, immigration offices, a designated charity, etc. The offer is on a  “First come first served basis”. Self collection and self dismount if needed.
Viewings 10am-16pm work days. 
Contact:
Alena Kereshun designprojectldn@gmail.com

Local VCS Newsletters:

SHAK
Young Camden Foundation (Funding Newsletter)
Young Camden Foundation (Events and Training Newsletter)
AWN (sign up)
Fitzrovia Community Centre
Coram’s Field Community Newsletter (sign up)
CAWH newsletter
St Pancras Community Association (sign up)
Castlehaven in Bloom (sign up)
UCL Volunteering Service Newsletter (sign up)
Latin American House
London Irish Centre (sign up)
Castlehaven Community Association (sign up)
Heath Hands
Age UK Camden (sign up)
Somers Town People’s Museum
Calthorpe Community Garden

If you would like your Camden VCS newsletter added to this list, please email social@vac.org.uk

Looking for a previous newsletter entry? Find it in our archive here

Find presentations, recordings and resources from past forums here

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Celebrating Trustees’ across Camden – Annual thank you event coming soon!!!

Camden trustees are integral to the local VSCE and critical to the quality of community service provision in the borough. They devote time, energy and effort, for free, to  help thousands of charities and community groups across Camden. Our annual celebration event is a chance to give back to our trustees and say a huge thank you for all the hard work they do. It’s also a chance for trustees to come together, meet new faces and discover new connections in the borough.
Keep an eye out for a date, likely to be in Feb (don’t worry, we will post it in the newsletter and in our Trustee Network email group!).

Furniture needed!

We are looking for furniture donations to help with the move into our new office at 8-12 Camden Road. If you have chairs, desks, tables or cabinets that you no longer need, or you know anyone who might be able to help, please get in touch!

CONNECT  LEARN  SHARE:  VAC New Groups Network

Next Network meeting: 29th of January

This is a Network for all the new groups that VAC have provided with consultancy support recently and for any community group or individual considering starting a charity, social enterprise or community group. The Network will be discussing the common challenges and requirements that you face when starting a new charity, social enterprise, or community group. You will have the opportunity to share experiences with others and seek the advice and support of your peers. The next meeting is online on 29th of January. If you want to join email Vania at vguetova@vac.org.uk.

NEW – Safeguarding Training 

• Safeguarding in Practice – Developing Knowledge and Understanding 24th Jan , 10am-12pm
• Introduction to Safer Recruitment: for Small Orgs and Community Groups 1st Feb , 1- 2:30pm
• Online Safeguarding and Social Media Workshop 8th Feb, 10am – 12:30pm
• Women and Girls’ Personal Safety and Awareness 13th March, 10am – 12pm

More details in the Events and Training section

Operational challenges are bringing charities to capacity

The Charities Aid Foundation has carried out research on capacity levels at non-profit organisations, and found that many are struggling to continue delivering services to the people that need them, and some are turning people away. This comes amid news that charities and charitable services are more in demand than ever. Full article here. 

Substantial funds lost due to lack of Gift Aid contributions
Studies have found that charities are losing out on re-claiming significant amounts of income tax back through Gift Aid, as only around half of donors claim it when giving contributions. YouGov surveyed more than 6,300 donors between January and November last year.

Charities nationwide can take part in the London Marathon
Organisers of the London Marathon are introducing a new DIY way of taking part this year. charities can recruit participants from their wider supporter databases to complete the distance in their own way, and raise money without having to come to London. Find out more here. 

Every week VAC checks various sources for the latest funding opportunities relevant for Camden groups.
You can visit our website for a round up of the latest opportunities added this week:  Search for Funding – Voluntary Action Camden (vac.org.uk).

We’ve included a selection of the latest funds below but check out our new funding portal for many more opportunities.
If you need help sourcing or applying for funds, get in touch with our consultancy service, free for all Camden groups!

Berkeley Foundation’s 2023-24 Resilience Fund
Applications are now open to Berkley Foundation’s Resilience Fund. They are looking to support up to six organisations working with young people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and who face multiple layers of discrimination and inequality. Successful organisations will receive up to £60,000 over two years to build organisational resilience. Please note they are unable to consider applications for frontline delivery.
The deadline for applications is 2 February 2024 (5pm).
Eligibility criteria and application details can be found here.

Greene King IPA Reopens Proud To Pitch In Fund
Grants of up to £4,000 are available for registered charities, community groups, social enterprises, community amateur sports clubs, and other organisations across the UK to deliver grassroots sports activities that positively impact local communities. Funded projects should be delivered by 31 December 2024. Find out more.
The deadline for applications is 1 November 2024. 

Funding to Improve Digital Infrastructure
Bloomberg Philanthropies is offering grants of up to £150,000 over two-years for cultural organisations to strengthen their digital infrastructure and help grow revenue, increase fundraising, engage audiences, and improve operations. Not-for-profit cultural organisations that have been in operation for at least three years and had a turnover of at least £500,000 in the 2023 financial year can apply for digital infrastructure projects here.
The deadline for applications is 13 March 2023.

Volunteering Infrastructure in Health and Care Systems
CW+, in partnership with NHS Charities Together and NHS England, is offering approximately 15 grants of between £150,000 and £500,000 over three years for partnerships of NHS and VCSE organisations. The fund is aimed at building capability through the development of volunteering infrastructure to improve the experience and outcomes of people using health and care systems. The deadline for Phase One applications is 23 February 2024.
Click here to find out more.

VAC UPCOMING TRAINING:
Open to VAC Members only
If you are a voluntary service or group delivering services in Camden and are not a member of VAC, please join here: https://vac.org.uk/get-involved/membership

Upcoming safeguarding training 
For all VCS organisations, supplementary, faith schools and groups delivering services to under 18’s in the borough.
In partnership with Camden’s Safeguarding Children’s Partnership:

Safeguarding in Practice – Developing knowledge and understanding
Wednesday 24 January 2024: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Face-to-face at: Committee Room 2, Crowndale Centre, Third Floor, Crowndale Centre,      218 Eversholt Street NW1 1BD
To find out more or to secure your place, please visit our website or email the VAC Safeguarding Lead Dianne Carlton-Ogunyemi on: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk

Introduction to Safer Recruitment – Online
Thursday 1^st February 2024: 1pm – 2.30pm
Essential knowledge for managers, senior workers and leadership teams, permanent workers and volunteers who work with children and young people in the borough.
To find out more or to secure your place, please visit our website or email the VAC Safeguarding Lead Dianne Carlton-Ogunyemi on: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk

Online Safeguarding and Social Media’ Workshop (In partnership with Camden Prevent and Lightbulb Learners)
Thursday 8th February 2024: 10am – 12.30pm
Face-to-face at: Meeting Room 3.1, Third Floor, Crowndale Centre,
218 Eversholt Street NW1 1BD
Essential knowledge for all, but especially those currently working with children and young people in the borough. To find out more or to secure your place, please visit our website or email the VAC Safeguarding Lead Dianne Carlton-Ogunyemi on: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk

Women and Girls’ Personal Safety and Awareness
(In partnership with The Safeguarding Foundation)
Wednesday 13 March 2024, 10.00am – 12.00pm
Face-to-face at Ludham & Waxham TRA Hall, Lismore Circus, Camden NW3
To find out more or to secure your place, please visit our website or email the VAC Safeguarding Lead Dianne Carlton-Ogunyemi on: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk

OTHER EVENTS
Phoenix Court Neighbourhood Labs – Introduction to AI
The latest in the series of community events hosted by Phoenix Court, will be held on Tuesday 6th February, from 14:00-17:00. Responding to global topics with a local lens, this session will focus on recent developments in AI, and offer an opportunity to learn about how to use related tools to maximise operations and impact. Sign up here.

Free dementia information sessions for Camden groups
Over 920,000 people in the UK are living with dementia – a number expected to rise to over a million by this year – and we can all make a difference to people living with dementia in the communities we serve.

Dementia Friends sessions are a free, quick and easy way for your staff team and volunteers to learn more about what dementia is, how it affects a person and what your group or organisation can do to make a difference for people with dementia in the community.  We also have a Guide to Dementia Services in Camden leaflet in Bengali, Somali, Arabic and English for groups to take away. To book your free 60-minute dementia friends’ session in-person or online, email miles@camdencarers.org.uk.

Free paddlesport sessions at The Pirate Castle 
Camden boating charity, The Pirate Castle, is offering free kayaking, canoeing, fun and adventure on the Regent’s Canal for 8 to 17-year-olds. These free sessions are ideal for beginners, and will run on Sundays from 4 February until 27 October 2024 (including school holidays). They will run from The Pirate Castle, Gilbey’s Wharf, NW1 7EA. Targeted at young Londoners aged 8 to 17 who meet Go! London’s eligibility criteria, pre-booking is essential.
The Pirate Castle is also offering a limited number of free introductory paddlesport sessions for state schools and voluntary groups from across London throughout 2024.
Email info@thepiratecastle.org or call 020 7267 6605 for more information and to book.

VCC Volunteer Manager’s Forum
On Wednesday 7th February, Volunteer Centre Camden are hosting an online, free to attend forum with opportunities for networking and peer support. Attendees can choose the topics to discuss. Find out more and book your place.

Community Development Lead – £33,000pa, Full Time

The Winch Community Development Lead will initiate and manage the day-to-day delivery of an exciting new initiative, the Good Neighbourhood Project, supporting residents in Swiss Cottage and Kilburn to imagine and realise a fairer and greener future for the place they call home. This is a new opportunity with huge potential for the successful candidate to shape the project and the role to obtain the best outcomes for residents. The Winch helps residents to build the communities we all deserve. Find out more here or via Charity Jobs                           
The deadline for applications is Sunday 28th January 2024.                                           
We will hold interviews on Wednesday 7th February 2024. 

Community Mental Health Recovery Support Worker

Mind in Camden are looking for looking for a self-motivated, empathic, and dynamic Community Mental Health Recovery Support Worker to join their one-to-one mental health support service.
Closing date:  13.00 on Monday 5th February 2024
Salary: £27,657pro rata of £25,732)15,439 (pro rata of £25,732)(pro rata of )
Contract: Permanent – fixed until end of March 2026 with probable extension
Hours: 35
Click here to find out more.

NAVCA is hiring
Integrated Care Lead
Do you have experience in integrated health and care policy in England? Are you a proven partnership builder, with experience of collaborative, cross-sector working? Do you want to make a difference by supporting the VCSE sector and communities to be a key strategic partner in local health and care delivery? To apply, please download our application form here and return it to recruitment@navca.org.uk. 
Deadline for applications: 11:59pm on 21st January 2024.
Interview date: 30th January 2024 (to be held in Lichfield). 

Youth & Community Operations Manager
The South Hampstead and Kilburn Community Partnership (SHAK) is a resident led charity based on the famous Alexandra and Ainsworth estate in the Kilburn Ward of Camden, London. SHAK are looking for a talented individual to act as operations manager and deputy to CEO. This is an exciting, new senior role to take ownership of existing projects and help drive the organisation forward.  The successful candidate will have a strong background in youth work combined with experience in and a passion for community development.
Click here for more info and to apply:
https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/south-hampstead-and-kilburn-community-partnership/youth-community-operations-manager/944638?tsId=36
Closing date: 26 January 2024 at 11:30pm

Community Champions Co-ordinator
Thanks to extended funding SHAK are looking for a dynamic, committed and organised individual with a passion for community development to lead the “Community Champion project” taking it to the next level. You will build on a successful project which has co-produced initiatives with residents/volunteers such as community gardens, walking, knitting, food-based, arts groups as well as warm spaces and community events/trips.
Click below for more info and to apply:
https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/south-hampstead-and-kilburn-community-partnership/community-champions-coordinator/946752?tsId=36
Closing date: 8 February 2024

Part-time Project Support Worker
Henna Asian Women’s Group are looking for a female with a South Asian language, good administrative and social media skills; empathetic understanding of the issues experienced by and impacting women from the South Asian diaspora.

12-month contract (possibility of extension, depending on funding).
For more information, an application form, job description and personal specifications, please email info@hennaorg.co.uk 
Salary: £23,281.44 pa – (2 ½ days/17.5 hours per week pro rata)
Closing date: Monday 29th January 2024 at noon.

Have your say on the draft new Camden Local Plan 
Camden Council want to hear your views on the draft new Camden Local Plan – the Council’s main planning document, which provides the framework for managing development in the borough.
This is your opportunity to shape the future of Camden. To find out more and share your views go to Have Your Say Today – Draft New Camden Local Plan – Commonplace.
Consultation closes on the 13th March 2024.

Volunteering in Camden survey
VCC want to identify the latest volunteering trends and challenges in Camden. This anonymous survey will help VCC to focus their support in the areas that are needed the most. It will take approximately 2-4mins to complete: Survey.

Affordable, Convenient Office Space in the Heart of the Community

The Winch is a charity that has been working with young people in Camden and nearby areas since 1973. They are currently seeking new tenants for our two office spaces located in Swiss Cottage, with two well-lit, spacious rooms that can accommodate 2-8 people.  Email roomhire@thewinch.org or call 0207 586 8731 for more information.

Office furniture and fittings donation/ reuse opportunity:
An office building in central London (Green Park station) is planning full internal redesign, and offers used office furniture and fittings, which are all in good condition, to local non profit institutions such as schools, retirement homes, council, refugee centres, immigration offices, a designated charity, etc. The offer is on a  “First come first served basis”. Self collection and self dismount if needed.
Viewings 10am-16pm work days. 
Contact:
Alena Kereshun designprojectldn@gmail.com

Local VCS Newsletters:

SHAK
Young Camden Foundation (Funding Newsletter)
Young Camden Foundation (Events and Training Newsletter)
AWN (sign up)
Fitzrovia Community Centre
Coram’s Field Community Newsletter (sign up)
CAWH newsletter
St Pancras Community Association (sign up)
Castlehaven in Bloom (sign up)
UCL Volunteering Service Newsletter (sign up)
Latin American House
London Irish Centre (sign up)
Castlehaven Community Association (sign up)
Heath Hands
Age UK Camden (sign up)
Somers Town People’s Museum
Calthorpe Community Garden

If you would like your Camden VCS newsletter added to this list, please email social@vac.org.uk

Looking for a previous newsletter entry? Find it in our archive here

Find presentations, recordings and resources from past forums here

Wishing you a  HAPPY NEW YEAR from Keith & the VAC team: Alex, Dianne, Donna, Duncan, Hasel, Lola, Mandira, Nasrin, Ricky, Vania and all the Trustees and Volunteers.

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VAC Training for Members

• New portal for funding opportunities launched with Camden Community Partnership team

See details and book a place in our Events and Training section

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IDOX CAMDEN 4 COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING SEARCH PORTAL

Our hugely popular function for searching for funding is now available on our website. With thousands of avenues to search by area of work or category of organisation, as well as a help and advice section, this is a fantastic resource for local groups. Check it out here: Home | Voluntary Action Camden 4 Community (idoxopen4community.co.uk)

Camden & Islington LGBT History Month 2024
forum+ is planning for Camden & Islington LGBT History Month 2024 and all the community is invited to join the festivities celebrating local LGBT culture, heritage and history. LGBT History Month takes place in February and submissions to the programme are welcome regardless of whether they are on the 2024 theme of Medicine – #UnderTheScope. Please email info@forumplus.org.uk to share your ideas and event details. More information.

Make volunteering your New Year’s resolution and become a mentor at The Kids Network today!
The Kids Network are recruiting volunteers in Camden to mentor and inspire children aged 8-11. Whether you’re playing games or discussing goals, you’ll be making a difference to a child’s life by building their resilience and developing tools for a positive future.  The year long mentoring programme will teach you new things about yourself and provide full training and 1-1 support throughout.

Connect with Talk for Health’s peer support groups
For those looking for a deeper discussion and opportunity to improve their emotional health, Talk to Health are hosting a number of events to introduce people to their counselling programme. Join them for a taster session at Islington Town Hall on Tuesday 9th January or their full wellbeing programme starting Saturday 13th January.

Local NHS Board looking for residents to join Data Access Group
NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board want to prevent people getting sick, act sooner when they do, support them to best manage their own health, and reduce health inequalities. To support this, they are resourcing the use of secondary data to identify needs, enable better prevention, more proactive care, and improve access and care pathways. Find out more here. 

Nominations for SMK National Campaigner Awards are now open
Each year, SMK celebrates the best campaigns and campaigners. Their interest is in finding those who have made change happen – most effectively, creatively and courageously. What all nominees have in common is the determination to secure a specific change that will make things better. Submit your nomination.

People’s Museum Film Night and Christmas Party
On Friday 8th December, the People’s Museum will be showing three short films related to Somers Town History:
Statues Also Forget by Hanxiang Zhang, a reflective ethnographic documentary about the loss of St Pancras Housing Gilbert Bayes’ artworks
Mary’s Monster by J.F. Whitney + People’s Museum
Spirit! by Diana Foster
Grab your popcorn and come along from 6pm to see Somers Town on the big(ish) screen!
Please book to avoid disappointment. You can also book for the Christmas Party here.

Free Community Festival at the Likewise Centre
The Zen Project and Mind in Camden bring to you another of their monthly festivals to celebrate mental health and support the local Camden community. Open to all and all activities are free. Free food, massage, mindfulness sessions and more. Climb on board a big yellow American school bus and take part in activities to help create some calm and ease anxiety. Something for everyone. No need to book – just turn up. More information here.

Fake or Real News : Digital Information Skills Workshop 
Critical thinking is a vital skill for the work place and everyday life, particularly as being online more means we are exposed to lots of information. Learn more about engaging with information critically and evaluating different arguments in this free workshop from Birkbeck university. Book your place.

Every week VAC checks various sources for the latest funding opportunities relevant for Camden groups.
You can visit our website for a round up of the latest opportunities added this week:  https://vac.org.uk/our-services/fundraising/current-funding-opportunities/

If you need help sourcing or applying for funds, get in touch with our consultancy service, free for all Camden groups!

Manchester Prize – tackle challenges with AI solutions
The Manchester Prize forms part of the government’s drive to put the UK at the forefront of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, supporting individuals and organisations developing innovate technologies.

The first Manchester Prize, running from December 2023 to March 2025, is seeking innovation from UK-led teams with breakthrough ideas for overcoming challenges in the fields of energy, the environment, and infrastructure.

Young people in outdoor learning experiences
UK Youth is offering grants for outdoor learning providers, city farms, and arts or environmental organisations whose primary purpose is the delivery of outdoor learning, to provide young people aged between 11 and 18 (or up to 25 for young people with SEND), with outdoor learning experiences that support personal development.

Forestry Commission launches £2.5m tree production grant
The Tree Production Capital Grant provides funding to help tree nurseries and suppliers invest in projects which improve, expand, automate or mechanise their operations. This will help improve the quantity, quality, diversity, and biosecurity of domestic tree supply.

Funding for projects promoting UK Fine Arts and Music 
Voluntary sector organisations across the UK can apply for funding to deliver projects and activities that promote, maintain, improve, and advance the education of the public in the arts, and in particular the fine arts and music.

Grants4Schools Funding Guide
This funding guide specifically for UK schools has been updated for 2024, providing information on the types of grants available as well as guidance on how to successfully apply for funding. 

Camden 4 Community – Funding alerts and news for the VCSE 
 https://funding.idoxopen4community.co.uk/camdencommunity 

More funding news and information on VAC website at 
https://vac.org.uk/guides-and-resources/fundraising/funders
                                                                   

VAC UPCOMING TRAINING:
Open to VAC Members only
If you are a voluntary service or group delivering services in Camden and are not a member of VAC, please join here: https://vac.org.uk/get-involved/membership

CAMDEN NEW GROUPS NETWORK
Monday 18th December, 12:30 
VAC is inviting you to participate in the Network’s online meeting on Monday, 18^th of  December 2023 from 12:30 to 13:30. You will be meeting like-minded people and discuss the challenges they have met with and ways to deal with them. This is a closed group for peer support for anyone VAC have supported over the past year and for starting up groups and individuals that have contacted VAC recently or are thinking of contacting VAC for support in choosing how to register and what legal structures to choose from.
Those of you who have  missed the first meeting of the New Groups Network, please register for the event on Eventbrite to receive the next meeting’s link:
https://vac.org.uk/event/camden-new-groups-network-vac-exciting-new-project-3/
For more information contact Vania Guetova at vguetova@vac.org.uk 

Training Opportunities for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Immigrant Artists
WE RESTART is a Charity that connects asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrant artists with educational and skills training opportunities, offering free advice sessions, and facilitating access to free AEB courses, (especially ESOL, English and numeracy).
Our team is accessible via email in Arabic, Ukrainian, and English. To learn more about how you can be a part of this initiative, please reach out to contact@werest.art. The project is supported by Mayor of London.

Craft research and evaluation ideas at UCL’s Research Consultation Clinic
Join the UCL Community Research Initiative (CRIS@ucl.ac.uk) for a tailored consultation to develop a research or evaluation project brief aligning with your organization’s goals. Depart with your project brief(s), ready for posting on the virtual Community Noticeboard, reaching hundreds of research students eager to contribute to your work! Register for the event on Thursday, 25th January 2024 at Eventbrite.

Cost of living community workshops announced
The council are organising a series of community workshops to identify ways in which voluntary sector organisations, community and faith groups, public services and active citizens can work together to provide support to residents most impacted by the rising cost of living. This community response project will be making small grants of between £5,000 and £25,000 available to organisations to develop long-term partnerships that support and improve outcomes for those most impacted by poverty and economic exclusion. There are a number of workshops being held from Monday 4^th December – Wednesday 13^th December. To see details and find out more about the Cost of Living Fund, register your interest HERE.

Alternative COP Climate Conference for Londoners 
The Camden New Journal and Islington Tribune newspapers are hosting a COP climate conference at the London Irish Centre on Saturday, December 9, 2023. There will be panel discussions throughout the day as well as an eco Christmas market. Speakers include Mariana Mazzucato, Anna Minton, Kwajo Tweneboa and Roger Hallam. Entry is free. 

Age UK Camden launches Warm Heart Campaign 
Almost 1 in 4 older Londoners are now living in poverty and the number of Londoners over the age of 50 living in poverty has increased by 5% over the past decade. With many older residents in the borough now skipping meals and going without heating to save money, Age UK Camden is asking individuals and businesses to get involved and donate. All donations welcome, big or small. For example, if you are eligible for the winter fuel allowance, but don’t need it yourself, you could choose to donate the amount to help those who need it this winter.  All donations will be used within the borough of Camden to help deliver Age UK Camden’s vital services to older people.

Winter Holiday Activities and Food programme

The Camden Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Winter programme will run from 27 December 2023 to 5 January 2024 and is open for children and young people aged 5 to 16 who live in Camden and are eligible for free school meals.
The programme offers free, fun activities and nutritional education – from learning to make healthy meals, to creative activities, including photography, drama, arts and crafts, and sports such as football and basketball. A free hot meal is included as part of each day’s activities. The Camden HAF programme is co-ordinated by Young Camden Foundation on behalf of Camden Council, with funding from the Department for Education.
To find out more and book your places, visit haf.youngcamdenfoundation.org.uk, or if you have any questions please email info@youngcamdenfoundation.org.uk

Rethink Advocacy service is currently running a drop in advocacy session at the Greenwood Centre, 37 Greenwood Place, London, NW5 1LB for people with Learning Disabilities. Please come along on 19^th December at 2pm.  Please call Sian Phillips 07483 332490 for more information.

Join us at ODAC on Tuesday 12th December to toast the end of the year with ODAC and Camden Giving.
2023 has been another great year at ODAC, with thousands of people from our vibrant community utilising our spaces weekly for creative endeavours, gatherings, and collaborative projects. And it has been for Camden Giving too, as they continue to ensure Camden’s wealth benefits citizens and grassroots charities.
Expect nibbles, entertainment and stalls and the opportunity to revel in the festive spirit!
RSVP by filling by clicking the invite above and filling in the form. If you RSVP, you’ll get your first drink free!

Chef Manager: Kentish Town Social Enterprise Café 
Unity Works are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual to manage a social enterprise café in Kentish Town. The Cafe Manager will support and train people with a learning disability, whilst being responsible for the overall management and performance of the cafe. This role will include training catering tasks such as barista skills, customer service and culinary skills, and working in a dynamic team to provide a professional service delivering high quality food and drinks to the local community.

Voluntary Maths and English Tutoring
Children from lower-income families are less likely to achieve academically than their better-off peers. We are looking for volunteers to support pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds in maths or English. As a volunteer, you’ll:
●        Work with 1-3 pupils to improve their English and maths, in-person or online
●        Commit to 10-20 weeks, for just one hour a week
●        Support either primary or secondary school-aged pupils
●        Use our workbooks to shape your weekly sessions
Sign up today

Becoming a school governor
Could you make a positive impact on a school in Camden? School governors are one of the largest groups of volunteers in the country. It’s a great opportunity to use your life experience and skills to make a real difference.

Camden Learning want to ensure that our school governing bodies reflect the diverse communities they serve. Find out more.

Impact Hub Community Engagement Manager Vacancy
The job advert for Impact Hub’s  Community Engagement Manager is now live – this role will be shared by Impact Hub  and Knowledge Quarter , and will be responsible for leading community engagement and outreach activities related to their  new space on Regent’s Place which opens in January 2024.
They are particularly interested in hiring someone with a local connection or lived experience.
All the details can be found on their website including details on how to apply.

VCC Xmas volunteering roles 
Does your organisation have Christmas, Hanukkah or New Year’s volunteering roles? We’re currently gathering a list for people who are looking for volunteering for Christmas. Got something? Email sheila@volunteercentrecamden.org.uk 

Seeking Trustees with IT skills
Santé Refugee Mental Health Access Project are looking for new trustees. Please contact appletonruth@gmail.com.

Prize winning opportunities in Easyfundraising’s Advent Calendar 
Open the Advent windows from 1 – 24 December for daily chances to win £100 for your organisation, charity, or CIC. Plus, every window opened is an automatic entry to win the big Christmas Day prize of £5,000! To take part, sign your organisation up here.
Through Easyfundraising, 8000 retailers including eBay, John Lewis, Tesco, M&S, Trainline and many more will donate money to your organisation when your supporters shop with them.

Interested in working in the NHS? 
If you are a resident of Camden, Islington, Haringey, Barnet or Enfield and are either unemployed, underemployed and/or have barriers into employment – you are eligible for this free programme. You will be enrolled onto two week pre-employment training, which will match you to entry level roles in primary care.

If you think this might be for you, come and have an informal chat at Training Link, 54-56 Phoenix Road, NW1 1ES.
Email: operations@traininglink.org.uk Phone: 020 73835405

Local VCS Newsletters:

SHAK
Young Camden Foundation (Funding Newsletter)
Young Camden Foundation (Events and Training Newsletter)
AWN (sign up)
Fitzrovia Community Centre
Coram’s Field Community Newsletter (sign up)
CAWH newsletter
St Pancras Community Association (sign up)
Castlehaven in Bloom (sign up)
UCL Volunteering Service Newsletter (sign up)
Latin American House
London Irish Centre (sign up)
Castlehaven Community Association (sign up)
Heath Hands
Age UK Camden (sign up)
Somers Town People’s Museum

If you would like your Camden VCS newsletter added to this list, please email social@vac.org.uk

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See details and book a place in our Events and Training section

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VAC NEW GROUPS NETWORK 

This is a Network for all the new groups that VAC have provided with consultancy support recently and for any community group or individual considering starting a charity, social enterprise or community group. The Network will be discussing the common challenges and requirements that you face when starting a new charity, social enterprise, or community group. You will have the opportunity to share experiences with others and seek the advice and support of your peers. If you want to join email Vania at vguetova@vac.org.uk

Training Opportunities for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Immigrant Artists
WE RESTART is a Charity that connects asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrant artists with educational and skills training opportunities, offering free advice sessions, and facilitating access to free AEB courses, (especially ESOL, English and numeracy).
Our team is accessible via email in Arabic, Ukrainian, and English. To learn more about how you can be a part of this initiative, please reach out to contact@werest.art. The project is supported by Mayor of London.

Craft research and evaluation ideas at UCL’s Research Consultation Clinic
Join the UCL Community Research Initiative (CRIS@ucl.ac.uk) for a tailored consultation to develop a research or evaluation project brief aligning with your organization’s goals. Depart with your project brief(s), ready for posting on the virtual Community Noticeboard, reaching hundreds of research students eager to contribute to your work! Register for the event on Thursday, 25th January 2024 at Eventbrite.

Interested in working in the NHS? 
If you are a resident of Camden, Islington, Haringey, Barnet or Enfield and are either unemployed, underemployed and/or have barriers into employment – you are eligible for this free programme. You will be enrolled onto two week pre-employment training, which will match you to entry level roles in primary care.

If you think this might be for you, come and have an informal chat at Training Link, 54-56 Phoenix Road, NW1 1ES.
Email: operations@traininglink.org.uk Phone: 020 73835405

Talks and Research from Camden Historical Society
Camden Historical Society have a collection of historical publications, including articles on how Camden got its name and other Camdens around the world, as well as a series of upcoming talks and events on local history. 

Chef Manager: Kentish Town Social Enterprise Café 
Unity Works are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual to manage a social enterprise café in Kentish Town. The Cafe Manager will support and train people with a learning disability, whilst being responsible for the overall management and performance of the cafe. This role will include training catering tasks such as barista skills, customer service and culinary skills, and working in a dynamic team to provide a professional service delivering high quality food and drinks to the local community.

Prize winning opportunities in Easyfundraising’s Advent Calendar 
Open the Advent windows from 1 – 24 December for daily chances to win £100 for your organisation, charity, or CIC. Plus, every window opened is an automatic entry to win the big Christmas Day prize of £5,000! To take part, sign your organisation up here.
Through Easyfundraising, 8000 retailers including eBay, John Lewis, Tesco, M&S, Trainline and many more will donate money to your organisation when your supporters shop with them.

Introducing our new Communications Officer
The newest member of our team is Communications Officer, Duncan Cordy, who will be responsible for our newsletter and other communications channels. You can contact Duncan with submissions for the newsletter and any other communications enquiries at social@vac.org.uk. 

Please send any information (approximately 50-75 words long) that you would like included in our weekly newsletter to social@vac.org.uk by no later than 12pm on Wednesday for inclusion in the Friday newsletter. 

Every week VAC checks various sources for the latest funding opportunities relevant for Camden groups.
You can visit our website for a round up of the latest opportunities added this week:  https://vac.org.uk/our-services/fundraising/current-funding-opportunities/

If you need help sourcing or applying for funds, get in touch with our consultancy service, free for all Camden groups!

Funding to Support Youth-Led Social Action Across the UK
Co-op Foundation, in partnership with Co-op and the #iwill Fund, is offering grants of up to £20,000 for groups to support young activists, campaigners, disrupters, co-operates, and social entrepreneurs to lead social action to improve their communities and build upon Co-op’s vision of ‘Co-operating for a Fairer World’.

Application Deadline: 19 December 2023.

Disability Justice Fund 
Trust for London want to fund organisations fighting for the rights of Disabled people, and work that contributes to growing, broadening and diversifying the Disability movement.. This includes work that strengthens the ability of DDPOs to engage in campaigning, policy, advocacy and to push for change. Or projects that enable DDPOs to do behind the scenes work so that they can be better run. 

Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund
The Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) will upgrade a significant amount of the social housing stock currently below Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) band C up to that standard. It will support the installation of energy performance measures in social homes in England. Find out more.

Grants4Schools Funding Guide
This funding guide specifically for UK schools has been updated for 2024, providing information on the types of grants available as well as guidance on how to successfully apply for funding. 

Camden 4 Community – Funding alerts and news for the VCSE 
 https://funding.idoxopen4community.co.uk/camdencommunity 

More funding news and information on VAC website at 
https://vac.org.uk/guides-and-resources/fundraising/funders
                                                                   

VAC UPCOMING TRAINING:
Open to VAC Members only
If you are a voluntary service or group delivering services in Camden and are not a member of VAC, please join here: https://vac.org.uk/get-involved/membership

CAMDEN NEW GROUPS NETWORK
Monday 18th December, 12:30 
VAC is inviting you to participate in the Network’s online meeting on Monday, 18^th of  December 2023 from 12:30 to 13:30. You will be meeting like-minded people and discuss the challenges they have met with and ways to deal with them. This is a closed group for peer support for anyone VAC have supported over the past year and for starting up groups and individuals that have contacted VAC recently or are thinking of contacting VAC for support in choosing how to register and what legal structures to choose from.
Those of you who have  missed the first meeting of the New Groups Network, please register for the event on Eventbrite to receive the next meeting’s link:
https://vac.org.uk/event/camden-new-groups-network-vac-exciting-new-project-3/
For more information contact Vania Guetova at vguetova@vac.org.uk 

BOLO Business Podcast Live Panel  

Camden Town Hall 1st December Free –  Black Owned London (BOLO) bring you this business podcast, the live final episode of a series looking at inspiring individuals seizing opportunities. It will be an interactive panel discussion inviting audience engagement – a great opportunity to celebrate Black businesses, leadership, and the vibrant culture of Camden.  Full information

Camden’s Disability Oversight Panel
Invites all disabled residents, carers and supporting VSC organisations to attend its forthcoming public engagement session ‘The Housing Allocations Journey – hearing from you’.* This is taking place on Tuesday 5 December 2023 at The Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt Street .
With BSL Interpreters and Caption/ Speech to Text Support. You can contact disabilityoversight@camden.gov.uk or call 0207 9743 578 to register, and for transport help.

Cost of living community workshops announced
The council are organising a series of community workshops to identify ways in which voluntary sector organisations, community and faith groups, public services and active citizens can work together to provide support to residents most impacted by the rising cost of living. This community response project will be making small grants of between £5,000 and £25,000 available to organisations to develop long-term partnerships that support and improve outcomes for those most impacted by poverty and economic exclusion. There are a number of workshops being held from Monday 4^th December – Wednesday 13^th December. To see details and find out more about the Cost of Living Fund, register your interest HERE.

Alternative COP Climate Conference for Londoners 
The Camden New Journal and Islington Tribune newspapers are hosting a COP climate conference at the London Irish Centre on Saturday, December 9, 2023. There will be panel discussions throughout the day as well as an eco Christmas market. Speakers include Mariana Mazzucato, Anna Minton, Kwajo Tweneboa and Roger Hallam. Entry is free. 

Find out more about Census 2021 Outputs
Camden Council is putting on a briefing on the Census 2021 outputs. Come and find out more about the outputs of the 2021 and have your say on how to improve access and usability. Register your interest on Eventbrite.

Age UK launches Warm Heart Camden Campaign 
Almost 1 in 4 older Londoners are now living in poverty and the number of Londoners over the age of 50 living in poverty has increased by 5% over the past decade. With many older residents in the borough now skipping meals and going without heating to save money, Age UK Camden is asking individuals and businesses to get involved and donate. All donations welcome, big or small. For example, if you are eligible for the winter fuel allowance, but don’t need it yourself, you could choose to donate the amount to help those who need it this winter.  All donations will be used within the borough of Camden to help deliver Age UK Camden’s vital services to older people.

Community snow clearing 
Every winter Camden council grit key roads and footpaths in Camden. If you’re able to, you can also help keep your local pavements clear from snow and ice for your community.
Camden residents and community groups can be provided with snow shovels and bags of grit salt for this. Find out more about this offer, our library stall giveaways and request free snow shovels and grit here.

Winter Holiday Activities and Food programme

The Camden Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Winter programme will run from 27 December 2023 to 5 January 2024 and is open for children and young people aged 5 to 16 who live in Camden and are eligible for free school meals.
The programme offers free, fun activities and nutritional education – from learning to make healthy meals, to creative activities, including photography, drama, arts and crafts, and sports such as football and basketball. A free hot meal is included as part of each day’s activities. The Camden HAF programme is co-ordinated by Young Camden Foundation on behalf of Camden Council, with funding from the Department for Education.
To find out more and book your places, visit haf.youngcamdenfoundation.org.uk, or if you have any questions please email info@youngcamdenfoundation.org.uk

Rethink Advocacy service is currently running a drop in advocacy session at the Greenwood Centre, 37 Greenwood Place, London, NW5 1LB for people with Learning Disabilities. Please come along on 19^th December at 2pm.  Please call Sian Phillips 07483 332490 for more information.

Join us at ODAC on Tuesday 12th December to toast the end of the year with ODAC and Camden Giving.
2023 has been another great year at ODAC, with thousands of people from our vibrant community utilising our spaces weekly for creative endeavours, gatherings, and collaborative projects. And it has been for Camden Giving too, as they continue to ensure Camden’s wealth benefits citizens and grassroots charities.
Expect nibbles, entertainment and stalls and the opportunity to revel in the festive spirit!
RSVP by filling by clicking the invite above and filling in the form. If you RSVP, you’ll get your first drink free!

Voluntary Maths and English Tutoring
Children from lower-income families are less likely to achieve academically than their better-off peers. We are looking for volunteers to support pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds in maths or English. As a volunteer, you’ll:
●        Work with 1-3 pupils to improve their English and maths, in-person or online
●        Commit to 10-20 weeks, for just one hour a week
●        Support either primary or secondary school-aged pupils
●        Use our workbooks to shape your weekly sessions
Sign up today

Becoming a school governor
Could you make a positive impact on a school in Camden? School governors are one of the largest groups of volunteers in the country. It’s a great opportunity to use your life experience and skills to make a real difference.

Camden Learning want to ensure that our school governing bodies reflect the diverse communities they serve. Find out more.

Mind in Camden Is Recruiting
There is a vacancy for a Mental Health Link Worker at Mind in Camden, which is a part-time fixed term position with a probable extension. The closing date for applications is 13.00 on Tuesday 5th December 2023. You can find out more information here. 

Impact Hub Community Engagement Manager Vacancy
The job advert for Impact Hub’s  Community Engagement Manager is now live – this role will be shared by Impact Hub  and Knowledge Quarter , and will be responsible for leading community engagement and outreach activities related to their  new space on Regent’s Place which opens in January 2024.
They are particularly interested in hiring someone with a local connection or lived experience.
All the details can be found on their website including details on how to apply.

Volunteer Centre Camden:

VCC Xmas volunteering roles 
Does your organisation have Christmas, Hanukkah or New Year’s volunteering roles? We’re currently gathering a list for people who are looking for volunteering for Christmas. Got something? Email sheila@volunteercentrecamden.org.uk 

Make a difference in your community – join Castlehaven’s Board of Trustees! 

Castlehaven Community Association are recruiting trustees with finance, IT, environment, equality, diversity, and inclusion skills who can offer their expertise and share their vision. Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged, especially those who live and work in Camden. Email ernie@castlehaven.org.uk to request an application pack and help shape CCA’s future.

Local VCS Newsletters:

SHAK
Young Camden Foundation (Funding Newsletter)
Young Camden Foundation (Events and Training Newsletter)
AWN (sign up)
Fitzrovia Community Centre
Coram’s Field Community Newsletter (sign up)
CAWH newsletter
St Pancras Community Association (sign up)
Castlehaven in Bloom (sign up)
UCL Volunteering Service Newsletter (sign up)
Latin American House
London Irish Centre (sign up)
Castlehaven Community Association (sign up)
Heath Hands
Age UK (sign up)

If you would like your Camden VCS newsletter added to this list, please email social@vac.org.uk

Looking for a previous newsletter entry? Find it in our archive here

Find presentations, recordings and resources from past forums here

Our mailing address is:
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