Kevin Nunan

Funding News

Voice4Change Round 2 funding has opened with a very short deadline. Supplementary Schools should check out the YCF fund (and the webinar on 2 Dec). Thriving Communities has launched.  See Funding section below.

Private Sector Tenant Engagement Survey

Have your say on private renting in Camden.  The council want to improve communication so that private renters are more aware of their rights and what the council can do for them.
Take the survey.  More details here.

Commission for Diversity in the Public Realm Events

Wednesday 2nd December (18:00 – 20:00) join Museum as Muck for an evening of discussion on representation of working class history in London’s public realm.
Wednesday 9th December (18:00 – 20:00) join Queer Britain for an evening of discussion on LGBTQ+ history and representation in London’s public realm.
The first meeting of the Commission will be in January 2021.

Courses from VAC on Safeguarding  and IT Workshops

See VAC Events section below.

London’s Out of School Settings Rising to the Challenge

Three part webinar series presented by and for London’s diverse out-of-school settings. These webinars will be of interest to all those working with community organisations to supplement children’s education.
Wednesday 2nd December – Adapting to Lockdown and Restrictions
Thursday 3rd December – Safe and Effective Delivery
Thursday 10th December – ‘Looking to the Future’ and Funding

Parks for Health: survey and workshop

Further mapping of Camden and Islington’s parks and open spaces. particularly how parks could be used to improve people’s health and wellbeing.  Take the survey.  Details of the workshops in the survey link. Read the blog.

Census 2021 Will Provide a Snapshot of Modern Society

Census day will be on Sunday 21st March 2021. The census will include questions about sex, age, work, health, education, household size and ethnicity. And, for the first time, there will be a question asking people whether they have served in the armed forces, as well as voluntary questions for those aged 16 and over on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Camden census officers are available to talk to your community group – contact:
07452 938090 or julia.clifford43@field.census.gov.uk
07452 935015 abdulwaheed.funmilayo59@field.census.gov.uk
For more information about the Census go to Opendata.camden.gov.uk
Camden are recruiting census field officers. More information here.
Good Things Foundation are working with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to build a network of Census Support Centres to support people to complete the census. Find out more and apply here.

Castlehaven WinterFEST 2020

See the full calendar of events here.

Claim Tax Relief if Working from Home due to Coronavirus

Claiming working-from-home tax relief has exploded in the last couple of months so HMRC has revamped the system, with a brand new microservice to simplify the process. More details here.

Pan London Youth Mapping App

A new app featuring Organisations with youth opportunities (14 – 24).  Full details here.

Affected by HS2?

The Guardian is collecting local stories about HS2.  Tell your story here.

Support for London Heritage Organisations

Heritage Compass is a free 2-year programme which will help 150 small and medium-sized heritage organisations from across England to grow and sustain their businesses including tailored training, mentoring, peer learning and strategy development. Applications close on the 16th of December

Chancellor plans to spend billions on communities as part of ‘levelling up’ agenda

The chancellor of the exchequer has committed to a “new, holistic, place-based approach” in order to funding community projects and programmes.
As part of the Spending Review yesterday, Rishi Sunak announced a £4bn Levelling Up Fund to deliver a range of community projects by the end of this parliament.  Details in Civil Society.
The Bank of England Chief Economist has said that the social sector’s contribution is often “underestimated and overshadowed” meaning that it can be left fragile.  Details in Civil Society.

New – Voice4Change Round 2 – short deadline

The fund is for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community groups and organisations, working to deliver COVID-19 services in England and helping to tackle the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on BAME communities.
There are three options: delivering COVID-19 services, mental health services and sports activities to tackle BAME inequalities.  Full details here.
All grant awards will be in the region of £5,000 to £10,000.  Read more.
The deadline for applications is Friday, 4 December at 5PM.

Thriving Communities

The Thriving Communities Fund will support local voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise projects that bring together place-based partnerships to improve and increase the range and reach of available social prescribing community activities – especially for those people most impacted by COVID19 and health inequalities.
Partnerships supported by the fund will come together to plan and deliver community activities involving partners from the arts, creativity and culture (including museums and libraries), sport, nature, financial wellbeing, community advice and the wider voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector.
Working with those communities most impacted by COVID19, including Black, Asian and ethnically diverse communities.  Find out more here.
You can also join the Thriving Communities network and ideas portal or sign up to Learning Together.

Young Camden Foundation’s Grants for Supplementary Schools

£1,000 up to £3,000 Deadline 4th December
This fund is designed to support supplementary schools in Camden to provide high quality educational programmes that are accessible, fun and engaging whilst ensuring the safeguarding of children and young people. Projects should cover: Mathematics, Science and English. Find more information here.
Sign up for an information session on the 02 December at 11am by emailing: grants@youngcamdenfoundation.org.uk

London Community Response (Wave 4) – short deadline

The London Community Response is taking applications for grants of up to £10,000 to help groups support Londoners affected by covid-19 over the next six months. Applications will be assessed on a first-come-first-served basis, with a final deadline of 5pm on Thursday 3 December 2020.
Priority for funding will be given to the following:
~ Equity and inclusion – organisations led by and for marginalised communities
~ Strong connections – groups who have a strong reach to people at high risk
~ Smaller organisations – typically those with a turnover of up to £1m
Full guidance here
Email info@londfunders.org.uk to receive a copy of the info slides.

Return to Play Fund

The £16.5 million fund is split into three strands and brings our total support for the sport and physical activity sector to more than £220m.
The Return to Play Fund will support groups, clubs and organisations who’ve been impacted by restrictions brought in to tackle the pandemic.
£10m – Return to Play: Small Grants. £300 and £10,000 to help sport and activity groups, clubs and organisations respond to the immediate challenges of returning to play in a Covid-19-safe environment.
£5m – Return to Play:  £10,001 to £50,000. It’ll help local sports clubs and organisations to adapt and open important places and spaces that can help them welcome back their local community safely.
£1.5m – Return to Play: Active Together. This crowdfunding initiative will help sports clubs and organisations set up their own campaigns.
Find out more about each of the funds at the Sport England website.

Lists of Emergency Funders

• Civil Society
• Ian McLintok’s LinkedIn blog
• NCVO’s funding central site is currently free for non-members.
• Charity Bank 
• Grants Online

VAC Events

Keep in eye on our Events Calendar to book and for more info.

Three workshops on IT and Digital

From Camden & Islington IT & Digital Capacity Building partnership.
~ Google Workspace Workshop – 1 Dec 2-4pm (online), coordinated by VAC
For more information and to book a place, go to https://vac.org.uk/events/
You can now access the recording of the Teams workshop on the VAC website.
View the Digital and IT resources and workshop notes here
Get in touch with alexcharles@vac.org.uk if you have any questions.

Camden Voluntary Action Forum (web page here)

The forum is open to all Camden voluntary and community  groups and organisations, community activists, social entrepreneurs, volunteers and anyone interested in local voluntary action. The Forum currently meets monthly online on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11am.
Wed 16th December, 11am. Neighbourhood approaches to Covid response.
BAME disproportionality  follow up forum (date tbc)

Past Voluntary Action Forums: Resources

You can find presentations, recordings and resources from past forums here.

Safeguarding Courses:

Safeguarding Introduction: Protecting Children in the Community 1
Tuesday, 1st December at 10:00 am – 11:45am.    Book here.
Protecting Children in the Community is an introductory course designed for all those who work both directly and indirectly with organisations / groups delivering services to children, young people and their families in Camden.
Safeguarding Advance: Developing knowledge and understanding 2
Tuesday, 8th December at 10:00 am – 11:45am. Book Here.
If you frequently work with or deliver services to children and their families, it is essential that your organisation / group has up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation and understands it’s legal obligations in regards to child protection policy and procedures.
Virtual Introduction to Safeguarding for Trustees
Tuesday, 12 January 2021 at 10:00 am – 11:30 am    Book Here
There has never been a better time to make sure your organisation is doing all it can to protect children and young people at risk.
For information on upcoming courses contact Dianne:
Tel: 020 7 284 6575 | Email: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk email (Mon – Wed)

More details on the VAC website: https://vac.org.uk/events/

Camden Safeguarding Children Partnership

Multi-agency online training programme Spring Term 2020-21
A full programme of multi-agency safeguarding training on zoom and teams.
To book onto the free training, please visit the Partnerships’s website. You will be required to register an account if you haven’t done so already.

Domestic violence and abuse online workshop

Introduction to domestic violence and abuse e-learning
This e-learning is intended for everyone that would like to gain an awareness on domestic violence and abuse. It will provide you with an introduction to what the types and signs of abuse are, how to respond and what actions to take.
Access the e-learning via the L&D Hub if you already have an account. If you are from a VCS organisation without an account please find details here  to sign-up for an account on the L&D Hub.

Responding to domestic violence and abuse online workshop

Camden Safety Net two-hour online workshops on responding to domestic violence and abuse for staff that come into regular contact with residents.
25th November or 15th December
This online workshop will help you become more aware of the indicators of domestic abuse and violence and more confident in what to do in these instances. The workshop will explore the dynamics of a domestic abuse situation and what the barriers are for a victim/survivor seeking help.
Book a place via the L&D Hub if you already have an account. If you are from a VCS organisation without an account please find details here  to sign-up for an account on the L&D Hub.

Ubele Fundraising Support for BAME Organisations

Every Thursday at 3:30pm Ubele host fundraising webinars on a variety grant funds that are available with techniques on writing better applications. These webinars are free of charge and the presentations/resources are uploaded on our website.  Registration for Fundraising Webinars here.

London Irish Centre is Recruiting

Digital Culture Officer Fixed Term for 6 months (possibility for extension)
Full Time – 35 hours per week £22,000 pa
The purpose of this role is to promote Irish culture and community in London, with a focus on digital culture and heritage.
The Digital Culture Officer will support the London Irish Centre with the running and administration of its cultural, heritage and education programme. The role is an exciting opportunity to work within and promote Irish arts in London.
Application packs available at https://www.londonirishcentre.org/workwithus
The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 14th December.

Maths on Toast is recruiting

Maths on Toast is the family maths charity. Currently recruiting 2 Trustees  Full details are here;  and
Community Resource Programme Coordinator.
3-month temporary contract starting January 2020 (possible extension)
2 days per week (14 hours) Salary: £24,000 pro rata
The role requires proven admin skills plus community relationship management/networking experience.
For the trustee roles we welcome applications from anyone with lived experience as a parent/carer and/or working in a community or family support setting, as well as individuals who may have experienced challenges with formal education and individuals from marginalised groups.
Email Lucy Davis, CEO – lucy@mathsontoast.org.uk – if you would like to arrange an initial phone call about the role, or have any questions.
Please apply by sending a CV and a letter (max. 2 sides A4) explaining your motivation and relevant experience. Please provide 2 references in your letter and send to info@mathsontoast.org.uk. Deadline: 31st December 2020

KOVE seeks Treasurer

Kilburn Older Voices Exchange (KOVE), a longstanding local community action group for older people based in Kilburn and West Hampstead, is looking for a new treasurer. This voluntary role involves working with the KOVE Chair and Administrator on the annual budget plus other routine financial tasks (reconciling bank statements, checking finance reports, authorising payments etc.) and attending and reporting to five Steering Group meetings per year. Experience of working or volunteering in finance or budget management would be valuable, especially online, and knowledge of working remotely would be an advantage. To have an informal discussion about the role, contact Peter Lush in the first instance, on 07973-845285.

Lifeafterhummus Community Benefit Society is looking for a Quickbooks bookkeeper

As a society Lifeafterhummus have had to adapt very quickly to continue supporting our beneficiaries. Our revenue model has changed completely and we are reliant on grant funding/ pocket funding/ donations. We are looking for a competent, experienced freelance bookkeeper who will also create project lines for the various pots of monies. This will allow us to have a real-time overview including being able to use this as the basis for accurate projections. Tidying of accounts plus projection work: £15ph x 20hrs per week over 4 weeks. £15ph x 12hrs of training staff to effectively use the system. £15ph x 8hrs per month for 5 months to help with ongoing bookkeeping. Contact farrah@lifeafterhummus.com

Third Age Project seeks p/t Older Men’s Outreach Worker

Flexible working hours with one year contract.  Good listener.  Excellent organiser and planner.Computer literate.  Able to work as part of a busy TAP team. Interested?  Email Tony BLoor for an informal initial interview.  Tel: 020 7383 4922.  Email tony@thirdageproject.org.uk  Deadline 30th November.

PSIC is Recruiting

Part-Time Payroll Officer (Direct Payments) Salary £32,063 to £33,229 pa FTE (pro rata 21 hrs)
Personalisation Support in Camden Payroll provides a service for the people living with a disability. This is an exciting time for us as we move to a new software provider and modernise our systems and processes to build on the successful service. Closing date: Friday 4th December 9.00am
If you are interested in this rewarding role please see the application pack including the full job description and person specification available on our website www.psic.org.uk or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk

Opening Doors Communications and Marketing Officer

21 hours per week £29,327 – £30,392 pa incl. LW pro rata
We are looking to recruit a dynamic, creative and self-motivating individual who will be responsible for planning and delivering our communications, actively manage the ODL brand and continue to raise the profile of Opening Doors London You’re a forward-thinking and enthusiastic individual, able to prioritise and manage multiple activities, work to tight deadlines and be skilled in managing projects, skilled in communicating at all levels and able to foster excellent relationships with people.
Closing date Monday 30th November.  Full details on the AUK website.

Census Job opportunities

The next census is in 2021 and the Office of National Statistics is hiring for new local Census jobs, with applications invited for exciting new temporary roles at all levels.
All the current openings, application information and FAQs are on censusjobs.co.uk
For more information about the 2021 Census and local communities click here.

HostNation seeks Treasurer

An exciting opportunity to join a refugee befriending charity as Treasurer.
HostNation exists to make it easier for those of us at home in London, to be friends with those looking for a place they can call home.
To find out more about this exciting role contact our chair, Daniel Silverstone for an informal chat Daniel@dsilverstone.co.uk
Please submit a brief personal statement setting out why you would like to apply together with an up-to-date CV and send to info@hostnation.org.uk.
The closing date for applications is 18 December 2020

Become a Families for Life Community Champion

Families for life programmes offer free healthy eating and active play activities for families with children age 2-11.  Do you live in Camden?  Are you passionate about improving health? Available two or three hours a week?
For more information on how to be part of our volunteering team, please contact: Syria Chowdhury, Community Champion Coordinator m: 07734 603 060, e: syria.chowdhury@camden.gov.uk

Age UK Camden is Recruiting

Office Co-ordinator
(6 month sabbatical cover contract)
£25,833 – £27,255 pa  21 hours per week   (Monday, Tuesday and Friday)
Need to be available to start on Monday 11th January 2021 and an induction session will be provided prior to this.
Closing date: Tuesday 1st December 2020
Camden Community Connector
£32,063 to £33,229 pa pro rata for a 21 hour (4 day week – 8 month contract possible extension)
As a Community Connector you will support individuals, many of whom are facing challenging circumstances, to find and engage with social opportunities and connections. Do you have excellent active listening skills, and can you inspire people to connect with opportunities in their community?
Administrator – Counselling Service
£26,350 to £27,800 pa pro rata for a 21 hour week
In this role you will assist with Age UK Camden’s (AUC) administrative needs, particularly the Counselling Services
Closing date post Monday 7th Dec at 9am.
For further details and an application form visit www.ageukcamden.org.uk or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk or telephone 020 7239 0400.

Trustees needed for Women and Health

We are a community-based health charity with over 30 years’ experience in delivering a wide-ranging and transformative programme of body and talking therapies, and healthy living activities. As well as our domestic violence and sexual violence clients, we support residents who are disadvantaged by physical and mental health issues, environmental challenges, isolation and poverty and those caring for members of their family. In the last financial year we saw over 900 clients
Ideally skilled in Law, HR, finance, and digital fundraising, or passionate about our cause, can attend an evening meeting every 1-2 months and 3 hours project work a month, Please contact Gemma Tighe the Director for more information, on gemma@women-and-health.org, or send her your CV

Hopscotch Homecare urgently need Care Workers.

Hopscotch Homecare are a very caring,well-established and expanding care agency that has been providing care workers to clients in and around Camden for 20 years. We are looking for care workers who would like to help our clients to continue living safely and independently in their own homes.
Day/Night hours available and must be able to work at least two late shifts a week and alternate weekends  Contact:recruitment@hopscotchawc.org.uk

Paid work opportunities for people who have been laid off/ reduced income

Local Adult social care providers are still recruiting, and as they support the NHS to move vulnerable adults out of hospital to stay well at home, their need is growing. Contact Proud to Care.

Telling Your Covid Stories

At the September forum we discussed how to tell the story of the sector’s responded to the pandemic  – so we are collecting your stories about how you responded.  The responses will be used to tell the story of how vital the sector is in supporting Camden through these challenging times.  You can click here https://www.tfaforms.com/4863725 to put your story in writing or contact Len Lauk (llauk@vac.org.uk) if you would prefer to be interviewed.

Keeping The Community Directory Up-to-date

As we enter Autumn lots is changing.  Buildings are starting to re-open, some activities are moving back into the real world, some food parcel deliveries have ended, while other food projects continue.  Help us to keep the directory up-to-date by updating your details as they change.
If you would like to make a new entry in the directory use this link.   If you would like to update an existing entry look out for an email from us early next week with a unique link for you to update.
View the Directory here.  View the map here.

How to Volunteer and How to Recruit Volunteers in Camden

Volunteer in Camden at Time to Spare.
Volunteer for the NHS at GoodSAM.
Join a neighbourhood Mutual Aid group.
Organisations that are signed up to Time to Spare can now request volunteers through a brokerage team making it much easier to access the volunteers. The brokers can help match volunteers with voluntary and community organisations who have a need for verified/ vetted volunteers. The service will also help to verify or carry out new DBS check with volunteers.
Get support and resources from Volunteer Centre Camden
The council has a  page of resources to help community organisations

Keep in touch and up-to-date via the e-bulletin and @onecamden twitter.  We have a comprehensive COVID-19 update page and a resources page.

Our mailing address is:
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Funding News

Three funding deadlines coming up next week. See Funding setion below.

Voluntary Action Forum

The recording, notes and links from Wednesday’s forum on tackling the digital divide are available on the VAC website.

Thriving Communities Fund and NHS Charities Together Community Partnership Grants webinar

To mark the launch of the Thriving Communities Fund application portal, National Academy for Social Prescribing, Arts Council England and NHS Charities Together will be holding a webinar on 23 November 2020 on the Thriving Communities Fund and NHS Charities Together Community Partnership Grants. This webinar is designed for VCFSE groups and organisations, to help them learn more about the two funds. The webinar will take place at 4-5pm on 23 November 2020. Book here.

Castlehaven AGM 2020: What a Year!

Join our virtual AGM to find out what Castlehaven has achieved through 2019-2020, and discover how we adapted our services to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Wednesday, 2nd December, 6.30-8pm. Email lisa@castlehaven.org.uk for the link.

Camden Safeguarding Children Partnership

Multi-agency online training programme Spring Term 2020-21
A full programme of multi-agency safeguarding training on zoom and teams.
To book onto the free training, please visit the Partnerships’s website. You will be required to register an account if you haven’t done so already.

What would the Camden New Journal written from the year 2030 Look Like?

Think and Do Camden Camden are asking –  What would Camden look like in 2030 if our borough rises to the challenges of tackling the climate emergency and social inequality? What news and issues would fill our local newspaper?
We want your compelling stories that imagine a fairer, happier, and less consumption-based society – stories that will give us all fresh and hopeful ways to think about the future of Camden.
The deadline for entries is 27th November.
For more information and to submit your articles and images, contact: cnj2030edition@gmail.com  Up to 300 words per written entry.

Courses from VAC on Safeguarding  and IT Workshops

See VAC Events section below.

Social Prescribing in Camden

A case study on VAC’s role in social prescribing in Camden was published by London Plus. The case study aims to highlight the value that the voluntary sector can bring to NHS structures when they are embedded in the NHS medical pathway. You can read the full story here.

Activities and Services in your community

Fitzrovia Youth in Action
Heath Hands
SHAK news
Women and Health
Age UK Camden
All Ways Network
Healthwatch Camden
Young Camden Foundation
Camden Disability Action
West Euston Partnership (WEP)

New –  London Community Response (Wave 4)

The London Community Response is taking applications for grants of up to £10,000 to help groups support Londoners affected by covid-19 over the next six months. Applications will be assessed on a first-come-first-served basis, with a final deadline of 5pm on Thursday 3 December 2020.
Priority for funding will be given to the following:
~ Equity and inclusion – organisations led by and for marginalised communities
~ Strong connections – groups who have a strong reach to people at high risk
~ Smaller organisations – typically those with a turnover of up to £1m
Full guidance here
Email info@londfunders.org.uk to receive a copy of the info slides.

Camden Giving’s Social Action Fund Social Action Fund – Closing Monday!

Apply for small grants between £500-£1,500 for social action apply by 23rd November. This is a partnership between Camden Council and Camden Giving as part of Community Impacts Fund programme. More info here
1. Increases social action (e.g. helping Mutual Aid Groups etc)
2. Supports community cohesion (e.g.  different communities meet)
3. Creates community resilience (e.g. employability and mental health support)
Priority to organisations supporting groups disproportionally impacted by COVID-19, particularly those with a track record of providing specialist support to Camden’s BAME communities.
Apply by 23:59pm on Monday 23rd November 2020 by following this link.

Somers Town Greening Fund 2020- Closing Monday!

Are you a resident in Somers Town with an idea for a green space in Somers Town? Somers Town Big Local have created the Greening Fund – it is now live and accepting applications. The fund is for groups of residents who want to create new green space or revive old green spaces in Somers Town. The fund will make grants of up to £3000. Deadline Monday 23rd  November at 5pm
Book in a meeting at Story Garden for support with your application and working out the costs kiloran@globalgeneration.org.uk

The UK Youth Fund – Covid Relief – Closing Wednesday!

A fund created to support youth organisations who have not had access to the crisis funding they require to survive the Covid pandemic. Youth organisations with an income of under £250,000, that are based in, and deliver their work in England are eligible to apply for up to £50,000.
Full details at UKYouth.org  contact grants@ukyouth.org
Deadline 25th November.  Decisions 14th December.

Arts Council Thriving Communities Fund

The Thriving Communities Fund will support local voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCSFSE) projects that bring together place-based partnerships to improve and increase the range and reach of available social prescribing community activities – especially for those people most impacted by COVID-19 and health inequalities.
Grant range £25,000 – £50,000
Opens: 23 November. Deadline: 8 January. Decisions: 15 March 2021

Supplementary Schools Network Fund

£1,000 up to £3,000 Deadline 4 December 2020
Young Camden Foundation and John Lyon’s Charity are delighted to launch for a second consecutive year the Supplementary Schools Network Fund 2020.
This fund is designed to support supplementary schools in Camden to provide high quality educational programmes that are accessible, fun and engaging whilst ensuring the safeguarding of children and young people. Projects should cover: Mathematics, Science and English. Find more information here

Return to Play Fund

The £16.5 million fund is split into three strands and brings our total support for the sport and physical activity sector to more than £220m.
The Return to Play Fund will support groups, clubs and organisations who’ve been impacted by restrictions brought in to tackle the pandemic.
£10m – Return to Play: Small Grants. £300 and £10,000 to help sport and activity groups, clubs and organisations respond to the immediate challenges of returning to play in a Covid-19-safe environment.
£5m – Return to Play:  £10,001 to £50,000. It’ll help local sports clubs and organisations to adapt and open important places and spaces that can help them welcome back their local community safely.
£1.5m – Return to Play: Active Together. This crowdfunding initiative will help sports clubs and organisations set up their own campaigns.
Find out more about each of the funds at the Sport England website.

Build Up Fund 2020-21│ Youth Crime Prevention & Organisational Development Grants.

Young Camden Foundation in partnership with Camden Council Community Impacts has launched the Build Up Fund. This fund aims to support local youth organisations to access comprehensive and appropriate training in three distinct areas 1) Youth crime prevention, 2) Collaborating or sharing best practice on youth crime prevention schemes and 3) Organisational sustainability.
Camden based organisations working with children and young people can apply for grants of between £500 up to £3,000 up to 30th Nov. See more here

Lists of Emergency Funders

• Civil Society
• Ian McLintok’s LinkedIn blog
• NCVO’s funding central site is currently free for non-members.
• Charity Bank 
• Grants Online

VAC Events

Keep in eye on our Events Calendar to book and for more info.

Three workshops on IT and Digital

From Camden & Islington IT & Digital Capacity Building partnership.
~ Social Media workshop – 17th Nov 2-4pm (online), coordinated by VAI
~ MS SharePoint workshop – 25th Nov 2-3pm (online), coordinated by VAI
~ Google Workspace Workshop – 1 Dec 2-4pm (online), coordinated by VAC
For more information and to book a place, go to https://vac.org.uk/events/
You can now access the recording of the Teams workshop on the VAC website.
Get in touch with alexcharles@vac.org.uk if you have any questions.

Camden Voluntary Action Forum (web page here)

The forum is open to all Camden voluntary and community  groups and organisations, community activists, social entrepreneurs, volunteers and anyone interested in local voluntary action. The Forum currently meets monthly online on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11am.
Wed 16th December, 11am. Neighbourhood approaches to Covid response.
BAME disproportionality  follow up forum (date tbc)

Past Voluntary Action Forums: Resources

You can find presentations, recordings and resources from past forums here.

Safeguarding Courses:

Safeguarding Introduction: Protecting Children in the Community 1
Tuesday, 1st December at 10:00 am – 11:45am.    Book here.
Protecting Children in the Community is an introductory course designed for all those who work both directly and indirectly with organisations / groups delivering services to children, young people and their families in Camden.
Safeguarding Advance: Developing knowledge and understanding 2
Tuesday, 8th December at 10:00 am – 11:45am. Book Here.
If you frequently work with or deliver services to children and their families, it is essential that your organisation / group has up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation and understands it’s legal obligations in regards to child protection policy and procedures.This virtual training session is free and designed to develop existing understanding of safeguarding processes for all organisations / groups delivering services to children, young people and their families in Camden.
Email: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk (Mon – Wed)
For information on upcoming courses contact Dianne:
Tel: 020 7 284 6575 | Email: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk email (Mon – Wed)

More details on the VAC website: https://vac.org.uk/events/

Free Walk Leader training

Camden Council’s Active Living team are offering free training to become a qualified Rambler’s Walking for health leader, and support to set up a new walking group. Walking groups will be covered  for health insurance, and will be part of the accredited national walking for health programme.  A friendly and accessible way for local people to get gentle exercise and make new friends.
Additional funding is available to set up walks from Camden GP Surgeries as part of a TFL project.  Please register your interest here
Any queries contact Steph Smith – Active Living Officer – Stephanie.smith@camden.gov.uk / 0207 974 6781

Small Steps Event – Countering the far-right

Tuesday 24th November at 1.00 – 2.30pm  Far-Right extremism is increasing with a growing influence on the streets and online. The intention is to create honest conversations about reducing hate and extremism. Looking for local answers and empowering local communities
Contact: Albert Simango (Albert.Simango@camden.gov.uk)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88626336096?pwd=TXpWOXkwN1owN2lPWStSblZLYURrZz09
Meeting ID: 886 2633 6096  Passcode: 967565

Talk for Health

Taster 25th Nov. 4-day Talk for Health Programme starting 14th Nov.
Then you can:
~ Come to Talk for Health Cafes; continue talking for wellbeing and gain communication skills.
~ Follow these with ongoing groups for strong peer networks.
It’s all free and is commissioned by the NHS.
Click here to see our full list of events or for more information visit the website or contact info@talkforhealth.co.uk or call/text 02034 093201.

Domestic violence and abuse online workshop

Introduction to domestic violence and abuse e-learning
This e-learning is intended for everyone that would like to gain an awareness on domestic violence and abuse. It will provide you with an introduction to what the types and signs of abuse are, how to respond and what actions to take.
Access the e-learning via the L&D Hub if you already have an account. If you are from a VCS organisation without an account please find details here  to sign-up for an account on the L&D Hub.

Responding to domestic violence and abuse online workshop

Camden Safety Net two-hour online workshops on responding to domestic violence and abuse for staff that come into regular contact with residents.
25th November or 15th December
This online workshop will help you become more aware of the indicators of domestic abuse and violence and more confident in what to do in these instances. The workshop will explore the dynamics of a domestic abuse situation and what the barriers are for a victim/survivor seeking help.
Book a place via the L&D Hub if you already have an account. If you are from a VCS organisation without an account please find details here  to sign-up for an account on the L&D Hub.

Ubele Fundraising Support for BAME Organisations

Every Thursday at 3:30pm Ubele host fundraising webinars on a variety grant funds that are available with techniques on writing better applications. These webinars are free of charge and the presentations/resources are uploaded on our website.  Registration for Fundraising Webinars here.

Lifeafterhummus Community Benefit Society is looking for a Quickbooks bookkeeper

As a society Lifeafterhummus have had to adapt very quickly to continue supporting our beneficiaries. Our revenue model has changed completely and we are reliant on grant funding/ pocket funding/ donations. We are looking for a competent, experienced freelance bookkeeper who will also create project lines for the various pots of monies. This will allow us to have a real-time overview including being able to use this as the basis for accurate projections. Tidying of accounts plus projection work: £15ph x 20hrs per week over 4 weeks. £15ph x 12hrs of training staff to effectively use the system. £15ph x 8hrs per month for 5 months to help with ongoing bookkeeping. Contact farrah@lifeafterhummus.com

Third Age Project seeks p/t Older Men’s Outreach Worker

Flexible working hours with one year contract.  Good listener.  Excellent organiser and planner.Computer literate.  Able to work as part of a busy TAP team. Interested?  Email Tony BLoor for an informal initial interview.  Tel: 020 7383 4922.  Email tony@thirdageproject.org.uk  Deadline 30th November.

PSIC is Recruiting

Part-Time Payroll Officer (Direct Payments) Salary £32,063 to £33,229 pa FTE (pro rata 21 hrs)
Personalisation Support in Camden Payroll provides a service for the people living with a disability. This is an exciting time for us as we move to a new software provider and modernise our systems and processes to build on the successful service. Closing date: Friday 4th December 9.00am
If you are interested in this rewarding role please see the application pack including the full job description and person specification available on our website www.psic.org.uk or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk

Opening Doors Communications and Marketing Officer

21 hours per week £29,327 – £30,392 pa incl. LW pro rata
We are looking to recruit a dynamic, creative and self-motivating individual who will be responsible for planning and delivering our communications, actively manage the ODL brand and continue to raise the profile of Opening Doors London You’re a forward-thinking and enthusiastic individual, able to prioritise and manage multiple activities, work to tight deadlines and be skilled in managing projects, skilled in communicating at all levels and able to foster excellent relationships with people.
Closing date Monday 30th November.  Full details on the AUK website.

Census Job opportunities

The next census is in 2021 and the Office of National Statistics is hiring for new local Census jobs, with applications invited for exciting new temporary roles at all levels.
All the current openings, application information and FAQs are on censusjobs.co.uk
For more information about the 2021 Census and local communities click here.

HostNation seeks Treasurer

An exciting opportunity to join a refugee befriending charity as Treasurer.
HostNation exists to make it easier for those of us at home in London, to be friends with those looking for a place they can call home.
To find out more about this exciting role contact our chair, Daniel Silverstone for an informal chat Daniel@dsilverstone.co.uk
Please submit a brief personal statement setting out why you would like to apply together with an up-to-date CV and send to info@hostnation.org.uk.
The closing date for applications is 18 December 2020

Mind in Camden Mental Health Link Worker

35 hours per week starting at £22,952
This post is funded until March 2022 with probable extension.
Mind in Camden is recruiting a Link Worker to be part of a Social Prescribing team working in and alongside the Primary Care Mental Health Team in Camden, alongside colleagues from the lead provider Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust as well as other partners within a Primary Care Mental Health Network. Full details can be found here
Closing date:  9.00 am on Monday 23rd November
Interviews (2-round process): Tuesday 1st December & Tuesday 8th December

Become a Families for Life Community Champion

Families for life programmes offer free healthy eating and active play activities for families with children age 2-11.  Do you live in Camden?  Are you passionate about improving health? Available two or three hours a week?
For more information on how to be part of our volunteering team, please contact: Syria Chowdhury, Community Champion Coordinator m: 07734 603 060, e: syria.chowdhury@camden.gov.uk

Age UK Camden is Recruiting

Office Co-ordinator
(6 month sabbatical cover contract)
£25,833 – £27,255 pa  21 hours per week   (Monday, Tuesday and Friday)
Need to be available to start on Monday 11th January 2021 and an induction session will be provided prior to this.
Closing date: Tuesday 1st December 2020
Camden Community Connector
£32,063 to £33,229 pa pro rata for a 21 hour (4 day week – 8 month contract possible extension)
As a Community Connector you will support individuals, many of whom are facing challenging circumstances, to find and engage with social opportunities and connections. Do you have excellent active listening skills, and can you inspire people to connect with opportunities in their community?
Administrator – Counselling Service
£26,350 to £27,800 pa pro rata for a 21 hour week
In this role you will assist with Age UK Camden’s (AUC) administrative needs, particularly the Counselling Services
Closing date post Monday 7th Dec at 9am.
For further details and an application form visit www.ageukcamden.org.uk or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk or telephone 020 7239 0400.

Age UK Camden seeks Marketing & Communications Officer

28 Hours per week – £26,583.20 PA
The communications & marketing officer has a vital role to play in planning and delivering communications to key stakeholders including supporters, volunteers, and staff. The post holder will initiate, write, edit, co-ordinate and publish content across various channels, including our website, social media, print and online marketing materials.
For further details and an application form visit www.ageukcamden.org.uk or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk or telephone 020 7239 0400.
Closing date 18th November 9am.  Interview date 23rd November

Trustees needed for Women and Health

We are a community-based health charity with over 30 years’ experience in delivering a wide-ranging and transformative programme of body and talking therapies, and healthy living activities. As well as our domestic violence and sexual violence clients, we support residents who are disadvantaged by physical and mental health issues, environmental challenges, isolation and poverty and those caring for members of their family. In the last financial year we saw over 900 clients
Ideally skilled in Law, HR, finance, and digital fundraising, or passionate about our cause, can attend an evening meeting every 1-2 months and 3 hours project work a month, Please contact Gemma Tighe the Director for more information, on gemma@women-and-health.org, or send her your CV

Hopscotch Homecare urgently need Care Workers.

Hopscotch Homecare are a very caring,well-established and expanding care agency that has been providing care workers to clients in and around Camden for 20 years. We are looking for care workers who would like to help our clients to continue living safely and independently in their own homes.
Day/Night hours available and must be able to work at least two late shifts a week and alternate weekends  Contact:recruitment@hopscotchawc.org.uk

Paid work opportunities for people who have been laid off/ reduced income

Local Adult social care providers are still recruiting, and as they support the NHS to move vulnerable adults out of hospital to stay well at home, their need is growing. Contact Proud to Care.

Keeping The Community Directory Up-to-date

As we enter Autumn lots is changing.  Buildings are starting to re-open, some activities are moving back into the real world, some food parcel deliveries have ended, while other food projects continue.  Help us to keep the directory up-to-date by updating your details as they change.
If you would like to make a new entry in the directory use this link.   If you would like to update an existing entry look out for an email from us early next week with a unique link for you to update.
View the Directory here.  View the map here.

Flu Vaccination Videos

NHS animated video explaining why the flu vaccination is important for adults and children
Flu vaccination video & why it is important to have your child vaccinated (subtitled)
Translations available in Arabic, Bengali, Polish, Spanish, Somali and Turkish.

How to Volunteer and How to Recruit Volunteers in Camden

Volunteer in Camden at Time to Spare.
Volunteer for the NHS at GoodSAM.
Join a neighbourhood Mutual Aid group.
Organisations that are signed up to Time to Spare can now request volunteers through a brokerage team making it much easier to access the volunteers. The brokers can help match volunteers with voluntary and community organisations who have a need for verified/ vetted volunteers. The service will also help to verify or carry out new DBS check with volunteers.
Get support and resources from Volunteer Centre Camden
The council has a  page of resources to help community organisations

Keep in touch and up-to-date via the e-bulletin and @onecamden twitter.  We have a comprehensive COVID-19 update page and a resources page.

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Funding News

Lots of new funding this week. Up to £10K from the latest London Community Response wave. Camden Giving Social Action fund re-opens for grants from £500 to £1500. The Arts Council launches Thriving Communities fund for projects from £25k to £50k. UK Youth launch a new fund for small youth organisations with grants up to £50k. Details in the Funding section below.

Resources

We’ve gathered key resources and guidance on the new rules, including many specialist guides for partcular sectors such as Youth.  View on the VAC website.

Three workshops on IT and Digital

From Camden & Islington IT & Digital Capacity Building partnership.
~ Social Media workshop – 17th Nov 2-4pm (online), coordinated by VAI
~ MS SharePoint workshop – 25th Nov 2-3pm (online), coordinated by VAI
~ Google Workspace Workshop – 1 Dec 2-4pm (online), coordinated by VAC
For more information and to book a place, go to https://vac.org.uk/events/
You can now access the recording of the Teams workshop on the VAC website.
Get in touch with alexcharles@vac.org.uk if you have any questions.

Food Update Survey

If you run a food project or are involved in food in any way then please take a moment to fill in this survey of Food Projects in Camden.

Reminder: Time to get the flu vaccination

Do your members/users have health conditions such diabetes, severe asthma, sickle cell disease or heart conditions? Or pregnant? Or aged 65 and over? Remind them to get the flu jab – for many it’s free on the NHS.

Safeguarding Courses from VAC

Safeguarding Introduction: Protecting Children in the Community 1
Tuesday, 1st December at 10:00 am – 11:45 am
Safeguarding Advance: Developing knowledge and understanding 2
Tuesday, 8th December at 10:00 am – 11:45 am
Full details in VAC Events section below.

Small Steps Event – Countering the far-right

Tuesday 24th November at 1.00 – 2.30pm  Far-Right extremism is increasing with a growing influence on the streets and online. The intention is to create honest conversations about reducing hate and extremism. Looking for local answers and empowering local communities
Contact: Albert Simango (Albert.Simango@camden.gov.uk)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88626336096?pwd=TXpWOXkwN1owN2lPWStSblZLYURrZz09
Meeting ID: 886 2633 6096  Passcode: 967565

Activities and Services in your community

Heath Hands
SHAK news
Women and Health
Age UK Camden
All Ways Network
Healthwatch Camden
Young Camden Foundation
Camden Disability Action
West Euston Partnership (WEP)

Civil society urges Chancellor to urgently make job scheme fit for purpose

A coalition of civil society leaders has written to Rishi Sunak to urge him to develop a Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) fit for purpose for social change organisations.

Globally civil society stepped up during the pandemic, but often unrecognised

Civil society organisations around the world responded in a “rapid and vital” way to the pandemic, but this was largely unacknowledged by governments, according to a report.

New funding from the London Community Response

The London Community Response is taking applications for grants of up to £10,000 to help groups support Londoners affected by covid-19 over the next six months. Applications will be assessed on a first-come-first-served basis, with a final deadline of 5pm on Thursday 3 December 2020.
Priority for funding will be given to the following:
~ Equity and inclusion – organisations led by and for marginalised communities
~ Strong connections – groups who have a strong reach to people at high risk
~ Smaller organisations – typically those with a turnover of up to £1m
Full guidance here
Webinar for potential applicants Monday 16 November 2020 at 2pm
Click here to register for the webinar, or email info@londfunders.org.uk to receive a copy of the slides from the session.

Camden Giving’s Social Action Fund Social Action Fund

Apply for small grants between £500-£1,500 for social action apply by 23rd November. This is a partnership between Camden Council and Camden Giving as part of Community Impacts Fund programme. More info here
1. Increases social action (e.g. helping Mutual Aid Groups etc)
2. Supports community cohesion (e.g.  different communities meet)
3. Creates community resilience (e.g. employability and mental health support)
Priority to organisations supporting groups disproportionally impacted by COVID-19, particularly those with a track record of providing specialist support to Camden’s BAME communities.
Apply by 23:59pm on Monday 23rd November 2020 by following this link.

Arts Council Thriving Communities Fund

The Thriving Communities Fund will support local voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCSFSE) projects that bring together place-based partnerships to improve and increase the range and reach of available social prescribing community activities – especially for those people most impacted by COVID-19 and health inequalities.
Grant range £25,000 – £50,000
Opens: 23 November. Deadline: 8 January. Decisions: 15 March 2021

The UK Youth Fund – Covid Relief

A fund created to support youth organisations who have not had access to the crisis funding they require to survive the Covid pandemic. Youth organisations with an income of under £250,000, that are based in, and deliver their work in England are eligible to apply for up to £50,000.
Full details at UKYouth.org  contact grants@ukyouth.org
Deadline 25th November.  Decisions 14th December.

Supplementary Schools Network Fund

£1,000 up to £3,000 Deadline 4 December 2020
Young Camden Foundation and John Lyon’s Charity are delighted to launch for a second consecutive year the Supplementary Schools Network Fund 2020.
This fund is designed to support supplementary schools in Camden to provide high quality educational programmes that are accessible, fun and engaging whilst ensuring the safeguarding of children and young people. Projects should cover: Mathematics, Science and English. Find more information here

Return to Play Fund

The £16.5 million fund is split into three strands and brings our total support for the sport and physical activity sector to more than £220m.
The Return to Play Fund will support groups, clubs and organisations who’ve been impacted by restrictions brought in to tackle the pandemic.
£10m – Return to Play: Small Grants. £300 and £10,000 to help sport and activity groups, clubs and organisations respond to the immediate challenges of returning to play in a Covid-19-safe environment.
£5m – Return to Play:  £10,001 to £50,000. It’ll help local sports clubs and organisations to adapt and open important places and spaces that can help them welcome back their local community safely.
£1.5m – Return to Play: Active Together. This crowdfunding initiative will help sports clubs and organisations set up their own campaigns.
Find out more about each of the funds at the Sport England website.

Somers Town Greening Fund 2020

Are you a resident in Somers Town with an idea for a green space in Somers Town? Somers Town Big Local have created the Greening Fund – it is now live and accepting applications. The fund is for groups of residents who want to create new green space or revive old green spaces in Somers Town. The fund will make grants of up to £3000. Deadline Monday 23rd  November at 5pm
Book in a meeting at Story Garden for support with your application and working out the costs kiloran@globalgeneration.org.uk

Build Up Fund 2020-21│ Youth Crime Prevention & Organisational Development Grants.

Young Camden Foundation in partnership with Camden Council Community Impacts has launched the Build Up Fund. This fund aims to support local youth organisations to access comprehensive and appropriate training in three distinct areas 1) Youth crime prevention, 2) Collaborating or sharing best practice on youth crime prevention schemes and 3) Organisational sustainability.
Camden based organisations working with children and young people can apply for grants of between £500 up to £3,000 up to 30th Nov. See more here

Lists of Emergency Funders

• Civil Society
• Ian McLintok’s LinkedIn blog
• NCVO’s funding central site is currently free for non-members.
• Charity Bank 
• Grants Online

VAC Events

Keep in eye on our Events Calendar to book and for more info.

Camden Voluntary Action Forum (web page here)

The forum is open to all Camden voluntary and community  groups and organisations, community activists, social entrepreneurs, volunteers and anyone interested in local voluntary action. The Forum currently meets monthly online on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11am.
Wed 18th November, 11am.  Digital Divide, Updates and news (see main story above). Book here.
Wed 16th December, 11am. Neighbourhood approaches to Covid response.
BAME disproportionality  follow up forum (date tbc)

Past Voluntary Action Forums: Resources

You can find presentations, recordings and resources from past forums here.

Safeguarding Courses:

Safeguarding Introduction: Protecting Children in the Community 1
Tuesday, 1st December at 10:00 am – 11:45am.    Book here.
Protecting Children in the Community is an introductory course designed for all those who work both directly and indirectly with organisations / groups delivering services to children, young people and their families in Camden.
Safeguarding Advance: Developing knowledge and understanding 2
Tuesday, 8th December at 10:00 am – 11:45am. Book Here.
If you frequently work with or deliver services to children and their families, it is essential that your organisation / group has up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation and understands it’s legal obligations in regards to child protection policy and procedures.This virtual training session is free and designed to develop existing understanding of safeguarding processes for all organisations / groups delivering services to children, young people and their families in Camden.
Email: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk (Mon – Wed)
For information on upcoming courses contact Dianne:
Tel: 020 7 284 6575 | Email: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk email (Mon – Wed)

More details on the VAC website: https://vac.org.uk/events/

Free Walk Leader training

Camden Council’s Active Living team are offering free training to become a qualified Rambler’s Walking for health leader, and support to set up a new walking group. Walking groups will be covered  for health insurance, and will be part of the accredited national walking for health programme.  A friendly and accessible way for local people to get gentle exercise and make new friends.
Additional funding is available to set up walks from Camden GP Surgeries as part of a TFL project.  Please register your interest here
Any queries contact Steph Smith – Active Living Officer – Stephanie.smith@camden.gov.uk / 0207 974 6781

Impact Aloud, Thu Nov 26th 10 – 4

Join Superhighways for our sixth Impact Aloud conference to find out how to boost your data collection, better evaluate what works in your charity or community group and tell your amazing stories using the best in digital technology.  You’ll come away with fresh ideas, pick up lots of practical tips and discover new tools to help you in your work with our hands-on masterclasses and talks – all led by data and media experts. (£15 ex VAT)

How do you get the best out of online surveys?

Thursday 19th November, 10.00-11.30
London Plus in partnership with Coalition for Efficiency are running a free online interactive session about designing surveys for beginners. Supported by the wider DataWise London scheme , Surveys 101: an introduction to designing better surveys will show you how to design effective surveys including tools and resources that are available.
If you have any questions please email lucy@londonplus.org.

Set Up and Grow Your Charity Online

Friday 20th November, 10am: Join Google to learn how to access Ad Grants and set up campaigns for your organisation. During this session, you’ll discover the range of Google for Nonprofits resources available, how you can set up your account, use Ad Grants to achieve your business goals and helpful tips for maximising your Ad campaigns to achieve results.
Sign up for your free session here.

Talk for Health

Taster 25th Nov. 4-day Talk for Health Programme starting 14th Nov.
Then you can:
~ Come to Talk for Health Cafes; continue talking for wellbeing and gain communication skills.
~ Follow these with ongoing groups for strong peer networks.
It’s all free and is commissioned by the NHS.
Click here to see our full list of events or for more information visit the website or contact info@talkforhealth.co.uk or call/text 02034 093201.

Domestic violence and abuse online workshop

Introduction to domestic violence and abuse e-learning
This e-learning is intended for everyone that would like to gain an awareness on domestic violence and abuse. It will provide you with an introduction to what the types and signs of abuse are, how to respond and what actions to take.
Access the e-learning via the L&D Hub if you already have an account. If you are from a VCS organisation without an account please find details here  to sign-up for an account on the L&D Hub.

Responding to domestic violence and abuse online workshop

Camden Safety Net two-hour online workshops on responding to domestic violence and abuse for staff that come into regular contact with residents.
25th November or 15th December
This online workshop will help you become more aware of the indicators of domestic abuse and violence and more confident in what to do in these instances. The workshop will explore the dynamics of a domestic abuse situation and what the barriers are for a victim/survivor seeking help.
Book a place via the L&D Hub if you already have an account. If you are from a VCS organisation without an account please find details here  to sign-up for an account on the L&D Hub.

Ubele Fundraising Support for BAME Organisations

Every Thursday at 3:30pm Ubele host fundraising webinars on a variety grant funds that are available with techniques on writing better applications. These webinars are free of charge and the presentations/resources are uploaded on our website.  Registration for Fundraising Webinars here.

CDA seeks Volunteer Services Manager

On a freelance basis for approximately 3 months to support our reach through the second wave.
~ To develop and write a volunteer strategy for CDA for the second wave and beyond.
~ Work with the CDA team to develop role descriptions for volunteers
~ Develop robust volunteer policies and procedures for CDA
budget of 10k provided through the National Lottery Community Fund, distributed by City Bridge through the London Community Response Fund.
For more information and to submit your application please contact, Colin Brummage, 07732 746 231 colinceo@camdendisabilityaction.org.uk by 10am Monday 16th November

Opening Doors Communications and Marketing Officer

21 hours per week £29,327 – £30,392 pa incl. LW pro rata
We are looking to recruit a dynamic, creative and self-motivating individual who will be responsible for planning and delivering our communications, actively manage the ODL brand and continue to raise the profile of Opening Doors London You’re a forward-thinking and enthusiastic individual, able to prioritise and manage multiple activities, work to tight deadlines and be skilled in managing projects, skilled in communicating at all levels and able to foster excellent relationships with people.
Closing date Monday 30th November.  Full details on the AUK website.

Census Job opportunities

The next census is in 2021 and the Office of National Statistics is hiring for new local Census jobs, with applications invited for exciting new temporary roles at all levels.
All the current openings, application information and FAQs are on censusjobs.co.uk
For more information about the 2021 Census and local communities click here.

HostNation seeks Treasurer

An exciting opportunity to join a refugee befriending charity as Treasurer.
HostNation exists to make it easier for those of us at home in London, to be friends with those looking for a place they can call home.
To find out more about this exciting role contact our chair, Daniel Silverstone for an informal chat Daniel@dsilverstone.co.uk
Please submit a brief personal statement setting out why you would like to apply together with an up-to-date CV and send to info@hostnation.org.uk.
The closing date for applications is 18 December 2020

Mind in Camden Mental Health Link Worker

35 hours per week starting at £22,952
This post is funded until March 2022 with probable extension.
Mind in Camden is recruiting a Link Worker to be part of a Social Prescribing team working in and alongside the Primary Care Mental Health Team in Camden, alongside colleagues from the lead provider Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust as well as other partners within a Primary Care Mental Health Network. Full details can be found here
Closing date:  9.00 am on Monday 23rd November
Interviews (2-round process): Tuesday 1st December & Tuesday 8th December

Become a Families for Life Community Champion

Families for life programmes offer free healthy eating and active play activities for families with children age 2-11.  Do you live in Camden?  Are you passionate about improving health? Available two or three hours a week?
For more information on how to be part of our volunteering team, please contact: Syria Chowdhury, Community Champion Coordinator m: 07734 603 060, e: syria.chowdhury@camden.gov.uk

Age UK Camden is Recruiting

Camden Community Connector
£32,063 to £33,229 pa pro rata for a 21 hour (4 day week – 8 month contract possible extension)
As a Community Connector you will support individuals, many of whom are facing challenging circumstances, to find and engage with social opportunities and connections. Do you have excellent active listening skills, and can you inspire people to connect with opportunities in their community?
Administrator – Counselling Service
£26,350 to £27,800 pa pro rata for a 21 hour week
In this role you will assist with Age UK Camden’s (AUC) administrative needs, particularly the Counselling Services
Closing date for both posts, Monday 7th Dec at 9am.
For further details and an application form visit www.ageukcamden.org.uk or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk or telephone 020 7239 0400.

Employability Tutor at Elfrida Rathbone Camden

To work with young people (16 -25 years) with a learning disability at our OFSTED registered Leighton College.  The key aim of the role is to equip people with a learning disability with the skills and confidence to move towards employment.  Elfrida Rathbone Camden provides ground-breaking education programmes to just 20 students that help young disabled people to build confidence, develop employment skills, encourage independence within the local community and to release their potential.  Full details here.
Close date: Wed 18 November, Salary: £26,605 – £28,156 (pro rata)

Age UK Camden seeks Marketing & Communication’s Officer

28 Hours per week – £26,583.20 PA
The communications & marketing officer has a vital role to play in planning and delivering communications to key stakeholders including supporters, volunteers, and staff. The post holder will initiate, write, edit, co-ordinate and publish content across various channels, including our website, social media, print and online marketing materials.
For further details and an application form visit www.ageukcamden.org.uk or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk or telephone 020 7239 0400.
Closing date 18th November 9am.  Interview date 23rd November

Trustees needed for Women and Health

We are a community-based health charity with over 30 years’ experience in delivering a wide-ranging and transformative programme of body and talking therapies, and healthy living activities. As well as our domestic violence and sexual violence clients, we support residents who are disadvantaged by physical and mental health issues, environmental challenges, isolation and poverty and those caring for members of their family. In the last financial year we saw over 900 clients
Ideally skilled in Law, HR, finance, and digital fundraising, or passionate about our cause, can attend an evening meeting every 1-2 months and 3 hours project work a month, Please contact Gemma Tighe the Director for more information, on gemma@women-and-health.org, or send her your CV

Henna Asian Women’s Group is Recruiting

Trustees and Chair
Henna Asian Women’s Group is looking for Trustees to help the charity develop. We wish to strengthen the current board and are looking for people who have an interest and understanding of the voluntary and community sector.  Ideally with experience in one of the following: Human Resources, Finance, Fundraising especially trusts, corporate and major donors, Legal.
Henna is also recruiting a new Chair  Contact rafat@hennaorg.co.uk
Outreach Worker
2 day post (14 hours) for 3 months @ £11 per hour.
The main role is to develop corporate fundraising and contacts; To undertake outreach and make contacts in all London boroughs; To increase and maintain Hennas online services portal. Email info@hennaorg.co.uk if you are interested

Hopscotch is looking for a Trustee with Legal Expertise

Hopscotch is a community led organisation working with BAME women and families in Camden and the surrounding areas. We have a turnover of about £1.5m and we have over 90 staff members (including care workers), doing incredible work with the most vulnerable people.
sending your CV and a cover letter to the Chief Executive, ceo@hopscotchawc.org.uk

Hopscotch Homecare urgently need Care Workers.

Hopscotch Homecare are a very caring,well-established and expanding care agency that has been providing care workers to clients in and around Camden for 20 years. We are looking for care workers who would like to help our clients to continue living safely and independently in their own homes.
Day/Night hours available and must be able to work at least two late shifts a week and alternate weekends  Contact:recruitment@hopscotchawc.org.uk

Paid work opportunities for people who have been laid off/ reduced income

Local Adult social care providers are still recruiting, and as they support the NHS to move vulnerable adults out of hospital to stay well at home, their need is growing. Contact Proud to Care.

Keeping The Community Directory Up-to-date

As we enter Autumn lots is changing.  Buildings are starting to re-open, some activities are moving back into the real world, some food parcel deliveries have ended, while other food projects continue.  Help us to keep the directory up-to-date by updating your details as they change.
If you would like to make a new entry in the directory use this link.   If you would like to update an existing entry look out for an email from us early next week with a unique link for you to update.
View the Directory here.  View the map here.

Flu Vaccination Videos

NHS animated video explaining why the flu vaccination is important for adults and children
Flu vaccination video & why it is important to have your child vaccinated (subtitled)
Translations available in Arabic, Bengali, Polish, Spanish, Somali and Turkish.

How to Volunteer and How to Recruit Volunteers in Camden

Volunteer in Camden at Time to Spare.
Volunteer for the NHS at GoodSAM.
Join a neighbourhood Mutual Aid group.
Organisations that are signed up to Time to Spare can now request volunteers through a brokerage team making it much easier to access the volunteers. The brokers can help match volunteers with voluntary and community organisations who have a need for verified/ vetted volunteers. The service will also help to verify or carry out new DBS check with volunteers.
Get support and resources from Volunteer Centre Camden
The council has a  page of resources to help community organisations

BTEG’s Covid-19 Response Capacity Building Project

BTEG have developed a range of sustainability and capacity building support for B.A.M.E organisations nationally. The support will be targeting small B.A.M.E-led civil society groups across England working directly to support people at high risk of the virus, have faced a significant increase in demand and/or have limited capacity to focus on internal developments and planning.
You will get access to up to 4.5 hours of free expert consultancy support and/or coaching specific to your organisational needs as well as access to up to 20 organisational and leadership development workshops. This project will be delivered virtually through zoom.  For further information, questions, or queries please email simone@bteg.co.uk or visit www.bteg.co.uk.

Keep in touch and up-to-date via the e-bulletin and @onecamden twitter.  We have a comprehensive COVID-19 update page and a resources page.

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National Academy for Social Prescribing Thriving Communities programme.

This programme is aimed at VCSE groups who are delivering activities to communities most affected by COVID. It is a large programme consisting of peer learning, community activity and strategic partnership development support, as well as providing funding.
Voluntary Action Camden is delighted to be supporting and delivering this programme in Camden, Barnet, Enfield, Haringey and Islington.
The launch event will be a great opportunity to find out more information about the programme and how to apply.
The event will take place at 12 noon on 10 November 2020. Register your place today. If you have any questions contact dturnbull@vac.org.uk

Funding News

The The new Supplementary Schools Network Fund from Young Camden Foundation and John Lyon’s Charity is giving grants from £1,000 up to £3,000. Details in the Funding section below.

Camden’s Health & Care Citizen’s Assembly – feedback

Camden’s Health & Care Citizen’s Assembly brought together a representative sample of local residents for discussions on what our priorities for future changes to Camden’s health and care services should be. In light of their shared experiences of the pandemic.
The Assembly members will present their expectations to the Health and Wellbeing board. View the priorities and have your say on Commonplace.

Food Update Survey

If you run a food project or are involved in food in any way then please take a moment to fill in this survey of Food Projects in Camden.

Experiences of residents during Covid-19

Healthwatch Camden and Camden and Islington Public Health have both published reports based on the experiences of residents during Covid-19. Healthwatch Camden’s ‘Life in Lockdown’ report is evidenced from their summer 2020 Covid-19 survey which reached 1,590 Camden residents. Public Health’s report (Exec Summary and Full Report) is evidenced from a survey conducted with Islington residents and numerous focus groups and interviews done with Camden residents. These reports were done in partnership in order to provide a comprehensive picture of the impact of Covid-19 and lockdown on local people. Further details here.

Set Up and Grow Your Charity Online

Friday 20th November, 10am: Join Google to learn how to access Ad Grants and set up campaigns for your organisation. During this session, you’ll discover the range of Google for Nonprofits resources available, how you can set up your account, use Ad Grants to achieve your business goals and helpful tips for maximising your Ad campaigns to achieve results.
Sign up for your free session here.

Women’s Lockdown Art

Women + Health is presenting a fundraising Art exhibition, selling work created by 49 women artists during lockdown to raise money to fund its vital services.
Women’s Lockdown Art, an online exhibition and art sale, will open at 7 pm on Wednesday 11 November and run until Friday 25 December 2020. Artwork created by women artists during the pandemic will be available to buy on the Women + Health  website.
Come to the virtual exhibition launch on Wednesday 11 November at 7pm.
~ See writer and psychotherapist Susie Orbach, art historian Frances Borzello and director of Zabludowicz Collection Elizabeth Neilson discuss the exhibition and what the crisis has meant for women,
~ Hear the recent work of prize-winning poet Karen McCarthy Woolf, and
~ Preview the Women’s Lockdown Art exhibition

London Public Health Communities Briefing

Held on the first Tuesday of each month at 5pm-6pm.
Sign up here to receive invites to briefings and updates from the team. If you have any questions please contact community.engagement@london.gov.uk

Small Steps Event

Thursday 12th November at 1pm (90 mins) provided by Small Steps on Right Wing Extremism.
Seeking to stop the circle of hate, we promote the concept of Education Not Violence as being part of the answer in reducing extremism.
Small Steps provide a unique package where former members of the far-right use their inside information to lift the lid on how the far-right recruit, think and operate. Contact: Zubair Matin  – Zubair.Matin@camden.gov.uk For more information please visit – https://smallstepsconsultants.com/

Activities and Services in your community

Heath Hands
SHAK news
Women and Health
Age UK Camden
All Ways Network
Healthwatch Camden
Young Camden Foundation
Camden Disability Action
West Euston Partnership (WEP)

Supplementary Schools Network Fund

£1,000 up to £3,000 Deadline 4 December 2020
Young Camden Foundation and John Lyon’s Charity are delighted to launch for a second consecutive year the Supplementary Schools Network Fund 2020.
This fund is designed to support supplementary schools in Camden to provide high quality educational programmes that are accessible, fun and engaging whilst ensuring the safeguarding of children and young people. Projects should cover: Mathematics, Science and English. Find more information here

Return to Play Fund

The £16.5 million fund is split into three strands and brings our total support for the sport and physical activity sector to more than £220m.
The Return to Play Fund will support groups, clubs and organisations who’ve been impacted by restrictions brought in to tackle the pandemic.
£10m – Return to Play: Small Grants. £300 and £10,000 to help sport and activity groups, clubs and organisations respond to the immediate challenges of returning to play in a Covid-19-safe environment.
£5m – Return to Play:  £10,001 to £50,000. It’ll help local sports clubs and organisations to adapt and open important places and spaces that can help them welcome back their local community safely.
£1.5m – Return to Play: Active Together. This crowdfunding initiative will help sports clubs and organisations set up their own campaigns.
Find out more about each of the funds at the Sport England website.

Power Partners Community Investment Fund

Are you an organisation supporting vulnerable members of communities & help people facing fuel poverty, particularly during the current pandemic? Apply to Power Partners for a grant of up to £20,000 in Round 3 of UK Power Networks fund. Full guidance here

CAF Resilience Fund

The CAF Resilience Fund exists to help charitable organisations in England that support the people hardest hit by Covid-19. This fund will support those working with vulnerable and disadvantaged groups such as those living in deprived areas, those supporting Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities and people with disabilities.Grants range from £10,000 to £100,000 to deliver rapid relief from the impact of Covid-19. and you must be able to spend the grant money before 31 March 2021.  Full details at Cafonline.

Somers Town Greening Fund 2020

Are you a resident in Somers Town with an idea for a green space in Somers Town? Somers Town Big Local have created the Greening Fund – it is now live and accepting applications. The fund is for groups of residents who want to create new green space or revive old green spaces in Somers Town. The fund will make grants of up to £3000. Deadline Monday 23rd  November at 5pm
Book in a meeting at Story Garden for support with your application and working out the costs kiloran@globalgeneration.org.uk

Build Up Fund 2020-21│ Youth Crime Prevention & Organisational Development Grants.

Young Camden Foundation in partnership with Camden Council Community Impacts has launched the Build Up Fund. This fund aims to support local youth organisations to access comprehensive and appropriate training in three distinct areas 1) Youth crime prevention, 2) Collaborating or sharing best practice on youth crime prevention schemes and 3) Organisational sustainability.
Camden based organisations working with children and young people can apply for grants of between £500 up to £3,000 up to 30th Nov. See more here

Lists of Emergency Funders

• Civil Society
• Ian McLintok’s LinkedIn blog
• NCVO’s funding central site is currently free for non-members.
• Charity Bank 
• Grants Online

VAC Events

Keep in eye on our Events Calendar to book and for more info.

Camden Voluntary Action Forum (web page here)

The forum is open to all Camden voluntary and community  groups and organisations, community activists, social entrepreneurs, volunteers and anyone interested in local voluntary action. The Forum currently meets monthly online on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11am.
Wed 18th November, 11am.  Let us know what topics you would like covered.
BAME disproportionality  follow up forum (date tbc)

Past Voluntary Action Forums: Resources

You can find presentations, recordings and resources from past forums here.

Safeguarding Courses:

For information on upcoming courses contact Dianne:
Tel: 020 7 284 6575 | Email: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk email (Mon – Wed)

More details on the VAC website: https://vac.org.uk/events/

Camden and Islington Online Volunteering Fair

Tuesday 10th November 12.30 – 2pm
There will be ten organisations taking part, five from Camden and five from Islington. Listen to their brief ‘pitch’ for volunteers and then join them in the breakout rooms to find out more.
And as usual we will co-host with our good friends at Volunteer Centre Islington.
Book via Eventbrite.

Free Zen Sessions

11th & 12th November 10am – 3pm
Qualified instructors guide people through short (11 minute), simple  ‘Zen Sessions’ which leave participants feeling lighter, calmer and empowered to try some of the simple techniques at home.
Focussing on a wide range of outcomes from easing anxiety through to mood boosting and increasing happiness
Drop in & pre-book slots available. Two sessions per hour and each session lasts 11 minutes. To prebook email corinne@t-z-p.com or call 07973 702695

Free Walk Leader training

Camden Council’s Active Living team are offering free training to become a qualified Rambler’s Walking for health leader, and support to set up a new walking group. Walking groups will be covered  for health insurance, and will be part of the accredited national walking for health programme.  A friendly and accessible way for local people to get gentle exercise and make new friends.
Additional funding is available to set up walks from Camden GP Surgeries as part of a TFL project.  Please register your interest here
Any queries contact Steph Smith – Active Living Officer – Stephanie.smith@camden.gov.uk / 0207 974 6781

How do you get the best out of online surveys?

Thursday 19th November, 10.00-11.30
London Plus in partnership with Coalition for Efficiency are running a free online interactive session about designing surveys for beginners. Supported by the wider DataWise London scheme , Surveys 101: an introduction to designing better surveys will show you how to design effective surveys including tools and resources that are available.
If you have any questions please email lucy@londonplus.org.

Talk for Health

Taster 25th Nov. 4-day Talk for Health Programme starting 14th Nov.
Then you can:
~ Come to Talk for Health Cafes; continue talking for wellbeing and gain communication skills.
~ Follow these with ongoing groups for strong peer networks.
It’s all FREE and is commissioned by the NHS. You will learn and have space for:
~ Honest talking – being the real you
~ Empathic listening
~ Basic counselling skills
~ How to set up and be part of an ongoing group to talk for wellbeing.
Click here to see our full list of events or for more information visit the website or contact info@talkforhealth.co.uk or call/text 02034 093201.

Domestic violence and abuse online workshop

Introduction to domestic violence and abuse e-learning
This e-learning is intended for everyone that would like to gain an awareness on domestic violence and abuse. It will provide you with an introduction to what the types and signs of abuse are, how to respond and what actions to take.
Access the e-learning via the L&D Hub if you already have an account. If you are from a VCS organisation without an account please find details here  to sign-up for an account on the L&D Hub.

Responding to domestic violence and abuse online workshop

Camden Safety Net two-hour online workshops on responding to domestic violence and abuse for staff that come into regular contact with residents.
25th November or 15th December
This online workshop will help you become more aware of the indicators of domestic abuse and violence and more confident in what to do in these instances. The workshop will explore the dynamics of a domestic abuse situation and what the barriers are for a victim/survivor seeking help.
Book a place via the L&D Hub if you already have an account. If you are from a VCS organisation without an account please find details here  to sign-up for an account on the L&D Hub.

Ubele Fundraising Support for BAME Organisations

Every Thursday at 3:30pm Ubele host fundraising webinars on a variety grant funds that are available with techniques on writing better applications. These webinars are free of charge and the presentations/resources are uploaded on our website.  Registration for Fundraising Webinars here.

Elfrida Rathbone Camden is recruiting a Community Champions Project Co-ordinator

The Community Champions Project Coordinator will work to engage and support vulnerable individuals, families and groups in the Kentish town area, by recruiting local people to volunteer as Community Champions.
Full-time (job share considered) £29,424.  Closing date: Monday 9 Nov.
For more details and to apply click here.

CDA seeks Volunteer Services Manager

On a freelance basis for approximately 3 months to support our reach through the second wave.
~ To develop and write a volunteer strategy for CDA for the second wave and beyond.
~ Work with the CDA team to develop role descriptions for volunteers
~ Develop robust volunteer policies and procedures for CDA
budget of 10k provided through the National Lottery Community Fund, distributed by City Bridge through the London Community Response Fund.
For more information and to submit your application please contact, Colin Brummage, 07732 746 231 colinceo@camdendisabilityaction.org.uk by 10am Monday 16th November

HostNation seeks Treasurer

An exciting opportunity to join a refugee befriending charity as Treasurer.
HostNation exists to make it easier for those of us at home in London, to be friends with those looking for a place they can call home.
To find out more about this exciting role contact our chair, Daniel Silverstone for an informal chat Daniel@dsilverstone.co.uk
Please submit a brief personal statement setting out why you would like to apply together with an up-to-date CV and send to info@hostnation.org.uk.
The closing date for applications is 18 December 2020

Mind in Camden Mental Health Link Worker

35 hours per week starting at £22,952
This post is funded until March 2022 with probable extension.
Mind in Camden is recruiting a Link Worker to be part of a Social Prescribing team working in and alongside the Primary Care Mental Health Team in Camden, alongside colleagues from the lead provider Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust as well as other partners within a Primary Care Mental Health Network.
The Link Worker role involves direct work with individuals both one to one and in groups, offering assistance with setting goals and identifying community resources which may help them make progress.
We are looking for a self-motivated person with excellent communication and relationship building skills, a strong person-centred approach to mental health work, and the ability to work with a community approach within an NHS setting.
Full details can be found here
Closing date:  9.00 am on Monday 23rd November
Interviews (2-round process): Tuesday 1st December & Tuesday 8th December

Become a Families for Life Community Champion

Families for life programmes offer free healthy eating and active play activities for families with children age 2-11.  Do you live in Camden?  Are you passionate about improving health? Available two or three hours a week?
For more information on how to be part of our volunteering team, please contact: Syria Chowdhury, Community Champion Coordinator m: 07734 603 060, e: syria.chowdhury@camden.gov.uk

Age UK Camden seeks Social Prescribing Link Worker

Local Government Scale: SC6 SCP 18 to SCP 20 £28,752 to £29,796 pa inc
London Weighting plus 6% contributory pension. 35 hours per week.
The Social Prescribing Link Worker will provide personalised support, working closely with the Care Navigation and Social Prescribing Service and GP Surgeries. The successful candidate will come from a social care or health background, will be computer literate, an excellent communicator and able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
For further details and an application form visit www.ageukcamden.org.uk or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk or telephone 020 7239 0400.
Closing date: 17th November 5pm. Interview date: 25th November

Voiceability seeks Peer Coach

Part time (22.5 hrs per week) Peer Coach who has knowledge and experience of acute mental illness and delivering peer support, this peer coach will be embedded within the North Camden Crisis Team but directly employed and managed by Voiceability.
Please follow this link to view full description and details of how to apply.

Employability Tutor at Elfrida Rathbone Camden

To work with young people (16 -25 years) with a learning disability at our OFSTED registered Leighton College.  The key aim of the role is to equip people with a learning disability with the skills and confidence to move towards employment.  Elfrida Rathbone Camden provides ground-breaking education programmes to just 20 students that help young disabled people to build confidence, develop employment skills, encourage independence within the local community and to release their potential.  Full details here.
Close date: Wed 18 November, Salary: £26,605 – £28,156 (pro rata)

Latin American House seeks Adult Education Coordinator

14 hrs pw. 6 months contract (with possibility of extension)
Salary: £33,670 per annum pro rata
We are looking for an exceptional Adult Education Coordinator to join our team and help to transform the way we teach and improve the skills and confidence of our audiences and communities. The successful candidate will be capable of coordinating and delivering an engaging face-to-face (when safe to do so) and online learning programme, information sessions and workshops.
It is imperative that you are a good or intermediate Spanish speaker.
Please submit a completed application form available in our website to: vacancies@casalatina.org.uk
Deadline for submitting applications: 12pm on the 12th November Interviews will be held on Monday 16th of November

Age UK Camden seeks Marketing & Communication’s Officer

28 Hours per week – £26,583.20 PA
The communications & marketing officer has a vital role to play in planning and delivering communications to key stakeholders including supporters, volunteers, and staff. The post holder will initiate, write, edit, co-ordinate and publish content across various channels, including our website, social media, print and online marketing materials.
For further details and an application form visit www.ageukcamden.org.uk or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk or telephone 020 7239 0400.
Closing date 18th November 9am.  Interview date 23rd November

Trustees needed for Women and Health

We are a community-based health charity with over 30 years’ experience in delivering a wide-ranging and transformative programme of body and talking therapies, and healthy living activities. As well as our domestic violence and sexual violence clients, we support residents who are disadvantaged by physical and mental health issues, environmental challenges, isolation and poverty and those caring for members of their family. In the last financial year we saw over 900 clients
Ideally skilled in Law, HR, finance, and digital fundraising, or passionate about our cause, can attend an evening meeting every 1-2 months and 3 hours project work a month, Please contact Gemma Tighe the Director for more information, on gemma@women-and-health.org, or send her your CV

Henna Asian Women’s Group is Recruiting

Trustees and Chair
Henna Asian Women’s Group is looking for Trustees to help the charity develop. We wish to strengthen the current board and are looking for people who have an interest and understanding of the voluntary and community sector.  Ideally with experience in one of the following: Human Resources, Finance, Fundraising especially trusts, corporate and major donors, Legal.
Henna is also recruiting a new Chair  Contact rafat@hennaorg.co.uk
Outreach Worker
2 day post (14 hours) for 3 months @ £11 per hour.
The main role is to develop corporate fundraising and contacts; To undertake outreach and make contacts in all London boroughs; To increase and maintain Hennas online services portal. Email info@hennaorg.co.uk if you are interested

Hopscotch is looking for a Trustee with Legal Expertise

Hopscotch is a community led organisation working with BAME women and families in Camden and the surrounding areas. We have a turnover of about £1.5m and we have over 90 staff members (including care workers), doing incredible work with the most vulnerable people.
sending your CV and a cover letter to the Chief Executive, ceo@hopscotchawc.org.uk

Hopscotch Homecare urgently need Care Workers.

Hopscotch Homecare are a very caring,well-established and expanding care agency that has been providing care workers to clients in and around Camden for 20 years. We are looking for care workers who would like to help our clients to continue living safely and independently in their own homes.
Day/Night hours available and must be able to work at least two late shifts a week and alternate weekends  Contact:recruitment@hopscotchawc.org.uk

Paid work opportunities for people who have been laid off/ reduced income

Local Adult social care providers are still recruiting, and as they support the NHS to move vulnerable adults out of hospital to stay well at home, their need is growing. Contact Proud to Care.

Keeping The Community Directory Up-to-date

As we enter Autumn lots is changing.  Buildings are starting to re-open, some activities are moving back into the real world, some food parcel deliveries have ended, while other food projects continue.  Help us to keep the directory up-to-date by updating your details as they change.
If you would like to make a new entry in the directory use this link.   If you would like to update an existing entry look out for an email from us early next week with a unique link for you to update.
View the Directory here.  View the map here.

Flu Vaccination Videos

NHS animated video explaining why the flu vaccination is important for adults and children
Flu vaccination video & why it is important to have your child vaccinated (subtitled)
Translations available in Arabic, Bengali, Polish, Spanish, Somali and Turkish.

How to Volunteer and How to Recruit Volunteers in Camden

Volunteer in Camden at Time to Spare.
Volunteer for the NHS at GoodSAM.
Join a neighbourhood Mutual Aid group.
Organisations that are signed up to Time to Spare can now request volunteers through a brokerage team making it much easier to access the volunteers. The brokers can help match volunteers with voluntary and community organisations who have a need for verified/ vetted volunteers. The service will also help to verify or carry out new DBS check with volunteers.
Get support and resources from Volunteer Centre Camden
The council has a  page of resources to help community organisations

BTEG’s Covid-19 Response Capacity Building Project

BTEG have developed a range of sustainability and capacity building support for B.A.M.E organisations nationally. The support will be targeting small B.A.M.E-led civil society groups across England working directly to support people at high risk of the virus, have faced a significant increase in demand and/or have limited capacity to focus on internal developments and planning.
You will get access to up to 4.5 hours of free expert consultancy support and/or coaching specific to your organisational needs as well as access to up to 20 organisational and leadership development workshops. This project will be delivered virtually through zoom.  For further information, questions, or queries please email simone@bteg.co.uk or visit www.bteg.co.uk.

Keep in touch and up-to-date via the e-bulletin and @onecamden twitter.  We have a comprehensive COVID-19 update page and a resources page.

Our mailing address is:
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Funding News

The Return to Play Fund is a major fund from Sport England in 3 strands that aims to help organisations get activities going again by paying for extra costs and adjustments. Power Partners is looking for partners to help tackle fuel poverty. The Youth Futures Foundation deadline is 9th November. Details in the Funding section below.

Trustees’ Week 2020

It’s Trustees’ Week next week.  Trustees are the people who control charities and usually meet 6 or 10 times a year. It’s a great time to become a trustee; Hopscoth, VAC, Women and Health, Henna and many more are currently recruiting (see Jobs and Volunteers section below).
VAC: Introduction to Safeguarding for Trustees Wed 4th Nov, 10–11.30am
Small Charities Coalition: A different type of trustee… on Wed 4th Nov,  6-7pm
Getting on Board are running a Festival of Trusteeship

Camden and Islington Online Volunteering Fair

Tuesday 10th November 12.30 – 2pm
There will be ten organisations taking part, five from Camden and five from Islington. Listen to their brief ‘pitch’ for volunteers and then join them in the breakout rooms to find out more.
And as usual we will co-host with our good friends at Volunteer Centre Islington.
Book via Eventbrite.

Community Champions

Elfrida Rathbone Camden has been commissioned to engage with residents of Kentish Town specifically in and around the Peckwater, Torriano, Oseney and Kenbrook estates.
The aim is to recruit local residents to volunteer to become Community Champions who will help people access existing and new activities and services in their area. Volunteers can be involved as much or as little they wish; will gain skills and have access to high quality training and courses.
To get involved, contact  Jill on 07939877745 or email jill@elfridacamden.org.uk for more information. Find out more about us on www.elfridacamden.org.uk

BTEG’s Covid-19 Response Capacity Building Project

BTEG have developed a range of sustainability and capacity building support for B.A.M.E organisations nationally. The support will be targeting small B.A.M.E-led civil society groups across England working directly to support people at high risk of the virus, have faced a significant increase in demand and/or have limited capacity to focus on internal developments and planning.
You will get access to up to 4.5 hours of free expert consultancy support and/or coaching specific to your organisational needs as well as access to up to 20 organisational and leadership development workshops. This project will be delivered virtually through zoom.  For further information, questions, or queries please email simone@bteg.co.uk or visit www.bteg.co.uk.

Free Zen Sessions

11th & 12th November 10am – 3pm
Qualified instructors guide people through short (11 minute), simple  ‘Zen Sessions’ which leave participants feeling lighter, calmer and empowered to try some of the simple techniques at home.
Focussing on a wide range of outcomes from easing anxiety through to mood boosting and increasing happiness
Drop in & pre-book slots available. Two sessions per hour and each session lasts 11 minutes. To prebook email corinne@t-z-p.com or call 07973 702695

Free Walk Leader training

Camden Council’s Active Living team are offering free training to become a qualified Rambler’s Walking for health leader, and support to set up a new walking group. Walking groups will be covered  for health insurance, and will be part of the accredited national walking for health programme.  A friendly and accessible way for local people to get gentle exercise and make new friends.
Additional funding is available to set up walks from Camden GP Surgeries as part of a TFL project.  Please register your interest here
Any queries contact Steph Smith – Active Living Officer – Stephanie.smith@camden.gov.uk / 0207 974 6781

Camden early help friends workshop

Wednesday, 4th November 2020, 12:30 – 14:00, (MS Teams)
If you want to understand what family early help is and how Camden’s early help service works please book on this online workshop by emailing learning@camden.gov.uk
The workshop will be delivered by Becca Dove, Head of Family Support and Complex Families (LB of Camden). It will cover who family early help is for, what it does, how to get it, and the role we all play in helping families to get the help they need as early as possible.

UCL students to run Student-Led Projects.

UCL students are looking for 5 London-based organisations to partner with.  This is an opportunity to provide your beneficiaries with access to UCL students and for you to tailor the project to your current needs.
Each Project supported has the opportunity to apply for up to £750 worth of funding, access to  safeguarding training as well as a dedicated Project Supervisor to support them with the development of their project.
Due to the pandemic, all Projects will operate remotely until further notice.
Email Cynthia Allen (cynthia.allen@ucl.ac.uk) to register your interest. The deadline for registering is 4th November at 11am and there will also be an information session on the 5th November at 11am.

Kickstart a young person’s career

Can you offer a young person a 6 month work placement?  Kickstart is government initiative aiming to create thousands of work placements with employers, including those in the voluntary sector.   The government will pay the salaries of young people in placements for 25 hours and at minimum wage. The grant includes £1,500 towards training costs for young people.  The Council can apply for the grant on your behalf and help you plan your placement.  To find out more please email kickstart@camden.gov.uk or call Mark Booth on 020 7974 5018

Activities and Services in your community

Heath Hands
SHAK news
Women and Health
Age UK Camden
All Ways Network
Healthwatch Camden
Young Camden Foundation
Camden Disability Action
West Euston Partnership (WEP)

Return to Play Fund

The £16.5 million fund is split into three strands and brings our total support for the sport and physical activity sector to more than £220m.
The Return to Play Fund will support groups, clubs and organisations who’ve been impacted by restrictions brought in to tackle the pandemic.
£10m – Return to Play: Small Grants. £300 and £10,000 to help sport and activity groups, clubs and organisations respond to the immediate challenges of returning to play in a Covid-19-safe environment.
£5m – Return to Play:  £10,001 to £50,000. It’ll help local sports clubs and organisations to adapt and open important places and spaces that can help them welcome back their local community safely.
£1.5m – Return to Play: Active Together. This crowdfunding initiative will help sports clubs and organisations set up their own campaigns.
Find out more about each of the funds at the Sport England website.

Power Partners Community Investment Fund

Are you an organisation supporting vulnerable members of communities & help people facing fuel poverty, particularly during the current pandemic? Apply to Power Partners for a grant of up to £20,000 in Round 3 of UK Power Networks fund. Full guidance here

CAF Resilience Fund

The CAF Resilience Fund exists to help charitable organisations in England that support the people hardest hit by Covid-19. This fund will support those working with vulnerable and disadvantaged groups such as those living in deprived areas, those supporting Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities and people with disabilities.Grants range from £10,000 to £100,000 to deliver rapid relief from the impact of Covid-19. and you must be able to spend the grant money before 31 March 2021.  Full details at Cafonline.

Somers Town Greening Fund 2020

Are you a resident in Somers Town with an idea for a green space in Somers Town? Somers Town Big Local have created the Greening Fund – it is now live and accepting applications. The fund is for groups of residents who want to create new green space or revive old green spaces in Somers Town. The fund will make grants of up to £3000. Deadline Monday 23rd  November at 5pm
Book in a meeting at Story Garden for support with your application and working out the costs kiloran@globalgeneration.org.uk

The Voice4Change England Covid-19 Partnership Fund

This fund is for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community groups and organisations, working to deliver COVID-19 services in England.
This grants programme is designed to help tackle the disproportionate impact of COVID 19 on BAME communities.
Grants between £5000 and £10,000 will be considered.
Full details at Voice4Change England.

Youth Futures Foundation

Youth Futures Foundation’s Development and Impact Grant Funding is still open.  Applications must be submitted by the 9th November for a decision by the 31st December.  Good news is that the Youth Futures Foundation’s level of financial support has changed to:
£30,000 – £150,000 pa for delivery of their development grant for 50-150 young people per year, duration 1-2 years.
£100,000 – £1.2m pa for delivery of their impact grant for 150+ young people per year, duration  1-5 years.  Further information here.

Build Up Fund 2020-21│ Youth Crime Prevention & Organisational Development Grants.

Young Camden Foundation in partnership with Camden Council Community Impacts has launched the Build Up Fund. This fund aims to support local youth organisations to access comprehensive and appropriate training in three distinct areas 1) Youth crime prevention, 2) Collaborating or sharing best practice on youth crime prevention schemes and 3) Organisational sustainability.
Camden based organisations working with children and young people can apply for grants of between £500 up to £3,000 up to 30th Nov. See more here

Lists of Emergency Funders

• Civil Society
• Ian McLintok’s LinkedIn blog
• NCVO’s funding central site is currently free for non-members.
• Charity Bank 
• Grants Online

VAC Events

Keep in eye on our Events Calendar to book and for more info.

Camden Voluntary Action Forum (web page here)

The forum is open to all Camden voluntary and community  groups and organisations, community activists, social entrepreneurs, volunteers and anyone interested in local voluntary action. The Forum currently meets monthly online on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11am.
Wed 18th November, 11am.  Let us know what topics you would like covered.
BAME disproportionality  follow up forum (date tbc)

Past Voluntary Action Forums: Resources

You can find presentations, recordings and resources from past forums here.

Safeguarding Courses:

An Introduction to Safeguarding for Trustees (Virtual Webinar: Wednesday 4th November – 10am – 11.30am)

As part of Trustees Week 2020, VAC presents this Safeguarding Introduction to help support trustees in this fundamental part of operating any organisation; a requirement even if you do not work directly with children.
This session aims to highlight the Charity Commission’s legal safeguarding expectations for all trustees and ensures that organisations are doing all they can to protect children and young people who may be at risk. Book here.
For information on upcoming courses contact Dianne:
Tel: 020 7 284 6575 | Email: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk email (Mon – Wed)

More details on the VAC website: https://vac.org.uk/events/

Fully-funded university places with Camden Scholarships

Birkbeck, University of London  is offering two scholarship places to Camden residents for any of their undergraduate courses starting in October 2021. The deadline to apply is 25 June 2021.
Hult International Business School is offering Camden residents a fully-funded one-year  postgraduate Master of International Business degree – including practical experience with a social enterprise or small / medium-sized enterprise. The course starts in Sept 2021 and the deadline to apply is 21 May 2021.
Hult International Business School is offering London residents a fully-funded scholarship for a full-time, 3-4 year Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA) degree. The deadline to apply is 15 Jan 2021. Full details here.

Camden Black History Season: Black Young Entrepreneurs

Thu, 5 November 2020 6.00 – 8.00pm
Black Young Entrepreneurs – Thinking Big, Thinking Different
If you’re interested in starting your own business, don’t miss this online workshop hosted by Black Pound Day founder Swiss from So Solid Crew. Aimed at equipping young aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills and tools to start their own businesses.  Full details and booking at Eventbrite.

How do you get the best out of online surveys?

Thursday 19th November, 10.00-11.30
London Plus in partnership with Coalition for Efficiency are running a free online interactive session about designing surveys for beginners. Supported by the wider DataWise London scheme , Surveys 101: an introduction to designing better surveys will show you how to design effective surveys including tools and resources that are available.
If you have any questions please email lucy@londonplus.org.

SPCA Golden Years

The November programme is out.  Activities every day for over 60s.
We are only allowed a small number of people per group (apart from Zoom groups) and you may not be able to attend on the day if the activity is already full. To book call 020 7380 1501 or email: goldenyears@spca.org.uk

Talk for Health

Taster 25th Nov. 4-day Talk for Health Programme starting 14th Nov.
Then you can:
~ Come to Talk for Health Cafes; continue talking for wellbeing and gain communication skills.
~ Follow these with ongoing groups for strong peer networks.
It’s all FREE and is commissioned by the NHS. You will learn and have space for:
~ Honest talking – being the real you
~ Empathic listening
~ Basic counselling skills
~ How to set up and be part of an ongoing group to talk for wellbeing.
Click here to see our full list of events or for more information visit the website or contact info@talkforhealth.co.uk or call/text 02034 093201.

Youth Weekend Activities on Hampstead Heath

Heath Hands is offering FREE youth nature activities for young people aged 13-18 on Saturdays from 2-4pm. Find out more here: https://www.heath-hands.org.uk/youth-volunteering. And if you’d like to book on to one of the upcoming sessions, either email on info@heath-hands.org.uk or register here.
Open to any young people interested in the environment, getting active outdoors and finding out more about wildlife and conservation issues.

Healthwatch Camden Hosts Online Q+A Meeting with local General Practice Staff

Wednesday 4th November 2020, 5.30pm – 6.30pm.
This event has been organised for members of the public to engage directly with Camden’s GPs and a representative of Camden Practice Managers Forum.
It will be an opportunity to share your experiences of access and care as well as shielding support and how this can be improved.
This will be a chance to ask questions about how GP services are coping with the Covid-19 lockdown, patients experience when accessing services and how we can all keep safe.  Full details here.

New Employability Courses from the Working Men’s college.

A series of free courses to support employability.  Sign up in person at Crowndale Road or find out more and sign up online here.

Domestic violence and abuse online workshop

Introduction to domestic violence and abuse e-learning
This e-learning is intended for everyone that would like to gain an awareness on domestic violence and abuse. It will provide you with an introduction to what the types and signs of abuse are, how to respond and what actions to take.
Access the e-learning via the L&D Hub if you already have an account. If you are from a VCS organisation without an account please find details here  to sign-up for an account on the L&D Hub.

Responding to domestic violence and abuse online workshop

Camden Safety Net two-hour online workshops on responding to domestic violence and abuse for staff that come into regular contact with residents.
25th November or 15th December
This online workshop will help you become more aware of the indicators of domestic abuse and violence and more confident in what to do in these instances. The workshop will explore the dynamics of a domestic abuse situation and what the barriers are for a victim/survivor seeking help.
Book a place via the L&D Hub if you already have an account. If you are from a VCS organisation without an account please find details here  to sign-up for an account on the L&D Hub.

Ubele Fundraising Support for BAME Organisations

Every Thursday at 3:30pm Ubele host fundraising webinars on a variety grant funds that are available with techniques on writing better applications. These webinars are free of charge and the presentations/resources are uploaded on our website.  Registration for Fundraising Webinars here.

Elfrida Rathbone Camden is recruiting a Community Champions Project Co-ordinator

The Community Champions Project Coordinator will work to engage and support vulnerable individuals, families and groups in the Kentish town area, by recruiting local people to volunteer as Community Champions.
Full-time (job share considered) £29,424.  Closing date: Monday 9 Nov.
For more details and to apply click here.

Become a Families for Life Community Champion

Families for life programmes offer free healthy eating and active play activities for families with children age 2-11.  Do you live in Camden?  Are you passionate about improving health? Available two or three hours a week?
For more information on how to be part of our volunteering team, please contact: Syria Chowdhury, Community Champion Coordinator m: 07734 603 060, e: syria.chowdhury@camden.gov.uk

Age UK Camden seeks Social Prescribing Link Worker

Local Government Scale: SC6 SCP 18 to SCP 20 £28,752 to £29,796 pa inc
London Weighting plus 6% contributory pension. 35 hours per week.
The Social Prescribing Link Worker will provide personalised support, working closely with the Care Navigation and Social Prescribing Service and GP Surgeries. The successful candidate will come from a social care or health background, will be computer literate, an excellent communicator and able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
For further details and an application form visit www.ageukcamden.org.uk or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk or telephone 020 7239 0400.
Closing date: 17th November 5pm. Interview date: 25th November

Voiceability seeks Peer Coach

Part time (22.5 hrs per week) Peer Coach who has knowledge and experience of acute mental illness and delivering peer support, this peer coach will be embedded within the North Camden Crisis Team but directly employed and managed by Voiceability.
Please follow this link to view full description and details of how to apply.

Employability Tutor at Elfrida Rathbone Camden

To work with young people (16 -25 years) with a learning disability at our OFSTED registered Leighton College.  The key aim of the role is to equip people with a learning disability with the skills and confidence to move towards employment.  Elfrida Rathbone Camden provides ground-breaking education programmes to just 20 students that help young disabled people to build confidence, develop employment skills, encourage independence within the local community and to release their potential.  Full details here.
Close date: Wed 18 November, Salary: £26,605 – £28,156 (pro rata)

Latin American House seeks Adult Education Coordinator

14 hrs pw. 6 months contract (with possibility of extension)
Salary: £33,670 per annum pro rata
We are looking for an exceptional Adult Education Coordinator to join our team and help to transform the way we teach and improve the skills and confidence of our audiences and communities. The successful candidate will be capable of coordinating and delivering an engaging face-to-face (when safe to do so) and online learning programme, information sessions and workshops.
It is imperative that you are a good or intermediate Spanish speaker.
Please submit a completed application form available in our website to: vacancies@casalatina.org.uk
Deadline for submitting applications: 12pm on the 12th November Interviews will be held on Monday 16th of November

Age UK Camden seeks Marketing & Communication’s Officer

28 Hours per week – £26,583.20 PA
The communications & marketing officer has a vital role to play in planning and delivering communications to key stakeholders including supporters, volunteers, and staff. The post holder will initiate, write, edit, co-ordinate and publish content across various channels, including our website, social media, print and online marketing materials.
For further details and an application form visit www.ageukcamden.org.uk or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk or telephone 020 7239 0400.
Closing date 18th November 9am.  Interview date 23rd November

Trustees needed for Women and Health

We are a community-based health charity with over 30 years’ experience in delivering a wide-ranging and transformative programme of body and talking therapies, and healthy living activities. As well as our domestic violence and sexual violence clients, we support residents who are disadvantaged by physical and mental health issues, environmental challenges, isolation and poverty and those caring for members of their family. In the last financial year we saw over 900 clients
Ideally skilled in Law, HR, finance, and digital fundraising, or passionate about our cause, can attend an evening meeting every 1-2 months and 3 hours project work a month, Please contact Gemma Tighe the Director for more information, on gemma@women-and-health.org, or send her your CV

Latin American House seeks Digital Transformation Manager

LAH are looking for an exceptional Digital Transformation Manager to join the organisation as soon as possible and help transform the way LAH communicates and engages with audiences, deliver practical support to beneficiaries and share one to one and group information about services, activities and events. You will develop, improve, promote and support all LAH digital elements.
Please submit your completed application forms – available on the website, to
vacancies@casalatina.org.uk by Monday the 2nd of November 2020 at 12pm .
Interviews will be held on Thursday 5th of November 2020

Henna Asian Women’s Group is Recruiting

Trustees and Chair
Henna Asian Women’s Group is looking for Trustees to help the charity develop. We wish to strengthen the current board and are looking for people who have an interest and understanding of the voluntary and community sector.  Ideally with experience in one of the following: Human Resources, Finance, Fundraising especially trusts, corporate and major donors, Legal.
Henna is also recruiting a new Chair  Contact rafat@hennaorg.co.uk
Outreach Worker
2 day post (14 hours) for 3 months @ £11 per hour.
The main role is to develop corporate fundraising and contacts; To undertake outreach and make contacts in all London boroughs; To increase and maintain Hennas online services portal. Email info@hennaorg.co.uk if you are interested

Shak are recruiting community researchers

The #CommunityChampions project based in Kilburn is recruiting community researchers. If you would like to be trained up to carry out research in your local area, get in touch info@shakonline.co.uk

Hopscotch is looking for a Trustee with Legal Expertise

Hopscotch is a community led organisation working with BAME women and families in Camden and the surrounding areas. We have a turnover of about £1.5m and we have over 90 staff members (including care workers), doing incredible work with the most vulnerable people.
sending your CV and a cover letter to the Chief Executive, ceo@hopscotchawc.org.uk

Hopscotch Homecare urgently need Care Workers.

Hopscotch Homecare are a very caring,well-established and expanding care agency that has been providing care workers to clients in and around Camden for 20 years. We are looking for care workers who would like to help our clients to continue living safely and independently in their own homes.
Day/Night hours available and must be able to work at least two late shifts a week and alternate weekends  Contact:recruitment@hopscotchawc.org.uk

Paid work opportunities for people who have been laid off/ reduced income

Local Adult social care providers are still recruiting, and as they support the NHS to move vulnerable adults out of hospital to stay well at home, their need is growing. Contact Proud to Care.

Keeping The Community Directory Up-to-date

As we enter Autumn lots is changing.  Buildings are starting to re-open, some activities are moving back into the real world, some food parcel deliveries have ended, while other food projects continue.  Help us to keep the directory up-to-date by updating your details as they change.
If you would like to make a new entry in the directory use this link.   If you would like to update an existing entry look out for an email from us early next week with a unique link for you to update.
View the Directory here.  View the map here.

Flu Vaccination Videos

NHS animated video explaining why the flu vaccination is important for adults and children
Flu vaccination video & why it is important to have your child vaccinated (subtitled)
Translations available in Arabic, Bengali, Polish, Spanish, Somali and Turkish.

How to Volunteer and How to Recruit Volunteers in Camden

Volunteer in Camden at Time to Spare.
Volunteer for the NHS at GoodSAM.
Join a neighbourhood Mutual Aid group.
Organisations that are signed up to Time to Spare can now request volunteers through a brokerage team making it much easier to access the volunteers. The brokers can help match volunteers with voluntary and community organisations who have a need for verified/ vetted volunteers. The service will also help to verify or carry out new DBS check with volunteers.
Get support and resources from Volunteer Centre Camden
The council has a  page of resources to help community organisations

Re-opening Community Buildings Resources

View the video, presentation and resources from the follow up workshop with Locality on Wednesday on the VAC website including useful clarification around the new rules for the NHS QR codes that now have to be displayed by certain venues. Further #BuildBackBetter resources are here.

It’s Black History Month

There’s lots going on in the borough to celebrate Black History month.  Find local listings on Love Camden and the Kentishtowner, or search twitter using #blackhistory or #blackhistorymonth or #blackhistorymonth2020. 

Keep in touch and up-to-date via the e-bulletin and @onecamden twitter.  We have a comprehensive COVID-19 update page and a resources page.

Our mailing address is:
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Funding News

The CAF Resilience Fund is a major new fund distributing more of the £750M originally promised by the government.  Grants are from £10k – £100k and must be spent by 31st March.  The Somers Town Greening Fund aims to support residents create green spaces and grants are up to £3K.  Voice4Change England have a new fund aimed at tackling BAME Disproportionality with grants between £5K and £10K. Full details in the Funding section below.

Voluntary Action Forum: Parcels to Participation – The Future of Food Projects in Camden

The forum took place on Wednesday 21st October. We were joined by Cllr Anna Wright the new Cabinet Member for Promoting Neighbourhoods and Communities and was followed by presentations on food projects in Camden and a discussion on issues such as preserving dignity and future sustainability.  You can view a recording of the event, presentations and more here.

Bloomsbury Festival 2020

As part of the Bloomsbury Festival, YMCA Club and One KX are running free classes on Saturday 24th October.
Classes include – Pilates, yoga, cycling, women only classes with Henna and Zumba.  Full details here.

Charity Congestion Charge reimbursement

If you need to drive in the Congestion Charge Zone to respond to the pandemic to deliver eligible items or services, this scheme will allow charities who are operating within the Congestion Zone to claim a refund.  Full details here.

Youth Weekend Activities on Hampstead Heath

Heath Hands is offering FREE youth nature activities for young people aged 13-18 on Saturdays from 2-4pm. Find out more here: https://www.heath-hands.org.uk/youth-volunteering. And if you’d like to book on to one of the upcoming sessions, either email on info@heath-hands.org.uk or register here.
Open to any young people interested in the environment, getting active outdoors and finding out more about wildlife and conservation issues.

Flu Vaccination Videos

NHS animated video explaining why the flu vaccination is important for adults and children
Flu vaccination video & why it is important to have your child vaccinated (subtitled)
Translations available in Arabic, Bengali, Polish, Spanish, Somali and Turkish.

Test and Trace Support Payment

Don’t forget – a Test and Trace Support Payment of £500 is potentially available if you are self-isolating because of COVID-19. The payment is to support people on low incomes who are unable to work from home if they are told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace and lose income. Full details here.

Camden Black History Season: Black Young Entrepreneurs

Thu, 5 November 2020 6.00 – 8.00pm
Black Young Entrepreneurs – Thinking Big, Thinking Different
If you’re interested in starting your own business, don’t miss this online workshop hosted by Black Pound Day founder Swiss from So Solid Crew. Aimed at equipping young aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills and tools to start their own businesses.  Full details and booking at Eventbrite.

Activities and Services in your community

Heath Hands
SHAK news
Women and Health
Age UK Camden
All Ways Network
Healthwatch Camden
Young Camden Foundation
Camden Disability Action
West Euston Partnership (WEP)

CAF Resilience Fund

The CAF Resilience Fund exists to help charitable organisations in England that support the people hardest hit by Covid-19. This fund will support those working with vulnerable and disadvantaged groups such as those living in deprived areas, those supporting Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities and people with disabilities.Grants range from £10,000 to £100,000 to deliver rapid relief from the impact of Covid-19. and you must be able to spend the grant money before 31 March 2021.  Full details at Cafonline.

Somers Town Greening Fund 2020

Are you a resident in Somers Town with an idea for a green space in Somers Town? Somers Town Big Local have created the Greening Fund – it is now live and accepting applications. The fund is for groups of residents who want to create new green space or revive old green spaces in Somers Town. The fund will make grants of up to £3000. Deadline is Monday November 23rd 2020 at 5pm
Book in a meeting at Story Garden for support with your application and working out the costs kiloran@globalgeneration.org.uk

The Voice4Change England Covid-19 Partnership Fund

This fund is for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community groups and organisations, working to deliver COVID-19 services in England.
This grants programme is designed to help tackle the disproportionate impact of COVID 19 on BAME communities.
Grants between £5000 and £10,000 will be considered.
Full details at Voice4Change England.

Youth Futures Foundation

Youth Futures Foundation’s Development and Impact Grant Funding is still open.  Applications must be submitted by the 9th November for a decision by the 31st December.  Good news is that the Youth Futures Foundation’s level of financial support has changed to:
£30,000 – £150,000 pa for delivery of their development grant for 50-150 young people per year, duration 1-2 years.
£100,000 – £1.2m pa for delivery of their impact grant for 150+ young people per year, duration  1-5 years.  Further information here.

Build Up Fund 2020-21│ Youth Crime Prevention & Organisational Development Grants.

Young Camden Foundation in partnership with Camden Council Community Impacts has launched the Build Up Fund. This fund aims to support local youth organisations to access comprehensive and appropriate training in three distinct areas 1) Youth crime prevention, 2) Collaborating or sharing best practice on youth crime prevention schemes and 3) Organisational sustainability.
Camden based organisations working with children and young people can apply for grants of between £500 up to £3,000 up to 30th Nov. See more here

VCSE Health and Wellbeing Fund 2020-21: Starting Well

Grants are available for VCSE organisations in England to run projects that improve outcomes for mothers and babies in deprived areas or from BAME backgrounds from preconception to up to 2-and-a-half years of age.
The aim of the Fund is to promote equality and reduce health inequalities by building the evidence base about good practice, sharing lessons and widening the adoption of interventions with a proven track record. The current funding round focusses on giving people from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) or poorer backgrounds the best chance at a healthy start in life.
approximately 20 projects will be funded.  Full details here.  deadline 30 Oct.

COVID Recovery Fund from Lloyds Bank foundation

Lloyds Bank foundation launched a £7.4 million fund to supporting charities to recover beyond the immediate crisis.
Organisations can apply for a two-year unrestricted grant of £50,000 and will get a Development Partner to help charities navigate a tumultuous future.

Lists of Emergency Funders

• Civil Society
• Ian McLintok’s LinkedIn blog
• NCVO’s funding central site is currently free for non-members.
• Charity Bank 
• Grants Online

VAC Events

Keep in eye on our Events Calendar to book and for more info.

Camden Voluntary Action Forum (web page here)

The forum is open to all Camden voluntary and community  groups and organisations, community activists, social entrepreneurs, volunteers and anyone interested in local voluntary action. The Forum currently meets monthly online on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11am.
Wed 18th November, 11am.  Let us know what topics you would like covered.
BAME disproportionality  follow up forum (date tbc)

An Introduction to Microsoft Teams

Wednesday, October 28 at  2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Many of us are now familiar with technologies like Teams and Zoom but we don’t necessarily know enough about how to use them to make the most of collaboration and remote working.
This one-hour session will focus on how to set up and use Teams to support collaboration and remote working.
This workshop is delivered in partnership with the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists, Voluntary Action Islington and Voluntary Action Camden.  To book your place please sign up via Eventbrite.

Safeguarding Courses:

For information on upcoming courses contact Dianne:
Tel: 020 7 284 6575 | Email: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk email (Mon – Wed)

More details on the VAC website: https://vac.org.uk/events/

Fully-funded university places with Camden Scholarships

Birkbeck, University of London  is offering two scholarship places to Camden residents for any of their undergraduate courses starting in October 2021. The deadline to apply is 25 June 2021.
Hult International Business School is offering Camden residents a fully-funded one-year  postgraduate Master of International Business degree – including practical experience with a social enterprise or small / medium-sized enterprise. The course starts in Sept 2021 and the deadline to apply is 21 May 2021.
Hult International Business School is offering London residents a fully-funded scholarship for a full-time, 3-4 year Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA) degree. The deadline to apply is 15 Jan 2021. Full details here.

Google – Digital Boost Mentoring and Webinar

Take advantage of 1:1 mentoring tailored to the needs of charities and small businesses. Those who sign up for this free support will benefit from a wide range of cross-sector expertise — including a great team of Google volunteers.
Google is hosting a webinar on 28th October which is specifically targeted towards charities and getting the best out of our free AdGrants and GSuite tools. Register here.

Techish: Digital and Computing Skills Training

Free bespoke digital skills training to over 19s. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to change their career or just become more confident using digital tools and programs. You needn’t be planning to get a career in the tech industry, you just need to be open to learning something new.
You will be supported to learn more about: Graphic design and web design; Social media management and digital marketing; Document creation and management; Product development and more.
You will need access to a computer with an internet connection. Express you interest here

Healthwatch Camden Hosts Online Q+A Meeting with local General Practice Staff

Wednesday 4th November 2020, 5.30pm – 6.30pm.
This event has been organised for members of the public to engage directly with Camden’s GPs and a representative of Camden Practice Managers Forum.
It will be an opportunity to share your experiences of access and care as well as shielding support and how this can be improved.
This will be a chance to ask questions about how GP services are coping with the Covid-19 lockdown, patients experience when accessing services and how we can all keep safe.  Full details here.

New Employability Courses from the Working Men’s college.

A series of free courses to support employability.  Sign up in person at Crowndale Road or find out more and sign up online here.

Arts Activities for Young People in Holborn

Media Arts Club @ October Gallery for 13-18 year olds
Holborn Community Association are running a 7 week Media Arts Club program with October Gallery open to 13-18 year olds – young people will experiment with digital art techniques to produce artwork inspired by current exhibition, Fire Figures by Alexis Peskine. Monday’s 5.30-7.30pm, beginning 2nd November. Book here
Free Trip to Southbank Centre for 8-18 years – Among the Trees
Holborn Community Association are running a free half-term trip for 8-18 year olds to the Southbank Centre on Friday 30th October to see multi-media art exhibition Among the Trees – click to book.

Domestic violence and abuse online workshop

Introduction to domestic violence and abuse e-learning
This e-learning is intended for everyone that would like to gain an awareness on domestic violence and abuse. It will provide you with an introduction to what the types and signs of abuse are, how to respond and what actions to take.
Access the e-learning via the L&D Hub if you already have an account. If you are from a VCS organisation without an account please find details here  to sign-up for an account on the L&D Hub.

Responding to domestic violence and abuse online workshop

Camden Safety Net two-hour online workshops on responding to domestic violence and abuse for staff that come into regular contact with residents.
25th November or 15th December
This online workshop will help you become more aware of the indicators of domestic abuse and violence and more confident in what to do in these instances. The workshop will explore the dynamics of a domestic abuse situation and what the barriers are for a victim/survivor seeking help.
Book a place via the L&D Hub if you already have an account. If you are from a VCS organisation without an account please find details here  to sign-up for an account on the L&D Hub.

Ubele Fundraising Support for BAME Organisations

Every Thursday at 3:30pm Ubele host fundraising webinars on a variety grant funds that are available with techniques on writing better applications. These webinars are free of charge and the presentations/resources are uploaded on our website.  Registration for Fundraising Webinars here.

Healthwatch Camden are recruiting 2 jobs

Projects Lead
You will lead all phases of projects from creating proposals, refining objectives, fieldwork, analysis, and presentation of findings. You will also lead on recruiting and supporting volunteers to help us with reaching and engaging local people. Learn more.
Communications Lead
You will lead and implement strategies for communicating our findings, key messages and information to a variety of stakeholders. This will involve creating engaging content, pro-active public relations activity and development of digital and non-digital communications channels. Learn more.
Deadline: 5pm Thursday 29th October.

Elfrida Rathbone Camden is recruiting a Community Champions Project Co-ordinator

The Community Champions Project Coordinator will work to engage and support vulnerable individuals, families and groups in the Kentish town area, by recruiting local people to volunteer as Community Champions.
Full-time (job share considered) £29,424.  Closing date: Monday 9 Nov.
For more details and to apply click here.

Voiceability seeks Peer Coach

Part time (22.5 hrs per week) Peer Coach who has knowledge and experience of acute mental illness and delivering peer support, this peer coach will be embedded within the North Camden Crisis Team but directly employed and managed by Voiceability.
Please follow this link to view full description and details of how to apply.

Latin American House seeks Adult Education Coordinator

14 hrs pw. 6 months contract (with possibility of extension)
Salary: £33,670 per annum pro rata
We are looking for an exceptional Adult Education Coordinator to join our team and help to transform the way we teach and improve the skills and confidence of our audiences and communities. The successful candidate will be capable of coordinating and delivering an engaging face-to-face (when safe to do so) and online learning programme, information sessions and workshops.
It is imperative that you are a good or intermediate Spanish speaker.
Please submit a completed application form available in our website to: vacancies@casalatina.org.uk
Deadline for submitting applications: 12pm on the 12th November Interviews will be held on Monday 16th of November

Age UK Camden seeks Marketing & Communication’s Officer

28 Hours per week – £26,583.20 PA
The communications & marketing officer has a vital role to play in planning and delivering communications to key stakeholders including supporters, volunteers, and staff. The post holder will initiate, write, edit, co-ordinate and publish content across various channels, including our website, social media, print and online marketing materials.
For further details and an application form visit www.ageukcamden.org.uk or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk or telephone 020 7239 0400.
Closing date 18th November 9am.  Interview date 23rd November

Trustees needed for Women and Health

We are a community-based health charity with over 30 years’ experience in delivering a wide-ranging and transformative programme of body and talking therapies, and healthy living activities. Our centre in the heart of Camden Town is well known and trusted in the wider local community and surrounding London boroughs. As well as our domestic violence and sexual violence clients, we support residents who are disadvantaged by physical and mental health issues, environmental challenges, isolation and poverty and those caring for members of their family. In the last financial year we saw over 900 clients
We especially need skills in Law, HR, finance, and digital fundraising, but if you are passionate about our cause, can attend an evening meeting every 1-2 months and 3 hours project work a month, we would be please to hear from you. Please contact Gemma Tighe the Director for more information, on gemma@women-and-health.org, or send her your CV

Latin American House seeks Digital Transformation Manager

LAH are looking for an exceptional Digital Transformation Manager to join the organisation as soon as possible and help transform the way LAH communicates and engages with audiences, deliver practical support to beneficiaries and share one to one and group information about services, activities and events. You will develop, improve, promote and support all LAH digital elements.
Please submit your completed application forms – available on the website, to
vacancies@casalatina.org.uk by Monday the 2nd of November 2020 at 12pm .
Interviews will be held on Thursday 5th of November 2020

Henna Asian Women’s Group is Recruiting

Trustees and Chair
Henna Asian Women’s Group is looking for Trustees to help the charity develop. We wish to strengthen the current board and are looking for people who have an interest and understanding of the voluntary and community sector.  Ideally we would like applicants with experience in one of the following areas: Human Resources, Finance, Fundraising especially trusts, corporate and major donors Legal practice.
Henna is also recruiting a new Chair, the Chair at present is looking to step down and the new Chair will then have the opportunity to take the position of the chair. Contact rafat@hennaorg.co.uk
Outreach Worker
2 day post (14 hours) for 3 months @ £11 per hour.
The main role is to develop corporate fundraising and contacts; To undertake outreach and make contacts in all London boroughs; To increase and maintain Hennas online services portal. Email info@hennaorg.co.uk if you are interested

The Winch Seeks Facilities Officer

The Facilities Officer at the Winch plays a vital role in ensuring the Winch is a welcoming, safe and inclusive organisation. You’ll help ensure we meet all  requirements for building maintenance and for health and safety, and contribute to developing and embedding great policies, practices and procedures.
Full details here.  Closing date: 30 October 2020

Shak are recruiting community researchers

The #CommunityChampions project based in Kilburn is recruiting community researchers. If you would like to be trained up to carry out research in your local area, get in touch info@shakonline.co.uk

Hopscotch is looking for a Trustee with Legal Expertise

Hopscotch is a community led organisation working with BAME women and families in Camden and the surrounding areas. We have a turnover of about £1.5m and we have over 90 staff members (including care workers), doing incredible work with the most vulnerable people.
sending your CV and a cover letter to the Chief Executive, ceo@hopscotchawc.org.uk

The Littlehaven Nursery seeks Manager

£30,949 – £34,963 per annum depending on experience  incl LW
The Littlehaven Nursery are currently looking for an experienced, motivated and passionate Nursery Manager to develop and implement their vision and ideas to deliver further success and growth within our stunning nursery setting.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and driven individual who will have a hands on management style, experience of Ofsted Inspections where outcomes were “Good” or “Outstanding” excellent knowledge and understanding EYFS curriculum and be an inspirational team leader.
Full application pack and how to apply on Littlehaven website.

Unity Works is Recruiting Three Roles

Three roles.  See full details and how to apply at the links.
Sessional Worker Lead click here.
Social Enterprise Warehouse Assessor click here.
Physical Activity Facilitator click here.

Hopscotch Homecare urgently need Care Workers.

Hopscotch Homecare are a very caring,well-established and expanding care agency that has been providing care workers to clients in and around Camden for 20 years. We are looking for care workers who would like to help our clients to continue living safely and independently in their own homes.
Day/Night hours available and must be able to work at least two late shifts a week and alternate weekends  Contact:recruitment@hopscotchawc.org.uk

Paid work opportunities for people who have been laid off/ reduced income

Local Adult social care providers are still recruiting, and as they support the NHS to move vulnerable adults out of hospital to stay well at home, their need is growing. Contact Proud to Care.

Keeping The Community Directory Up-to-date

As we enter Autumn lots is changing.  Buildings are starting to re-open, some activities are moving back into the real world, some food parcel deliveries have ended, while other food projects continue.  Help us to keep the directory up-to-date by updating your details as they change.
If you would like to make a new entry in the directory use this link.   If you would like to update an existing entry look out for an email from us early next week with a unique link for you to update.
View the Directory here.  View the map here.

Charity Commission Guidance Update

Updated guidance is out.  Measures around postponing and cancelling AGMs and other meetings have been extended to 30 December. It has also been clarified that you can hold trustee or members’ meetings of more than 6 people where these meetings are necessary for providing charitable services. Full details here.

How to Volunteer and How to Recruit Volunteers in Camden

Volunteer in Camden at Time to Spare.
Volunteer for the NHS at GoodSAM.
Join a neighbourhood Mutual Aid group.
Organisations that are signed up to Time to Spare can now request volunteers through a brokerage team making it much easier to access the volunteers. The brokers can help match volunteers with voluntary and community organisations who have a need for verified/ vetted volunteers. The service will also help to verify or carry out new DBS check with volunteers.You can use the Brokerage service to request volunteers with specific skills or background for community activity.
Get support and resources from Volunteer Centre Camden
The council has a  page of resources to help community organisations

Re-opening Community Buildings Resources

View the video, presentation and resources from the follow up workshop with Locality on Wednesday on the VAC website including useful clarification around the new rules for the NHS QR codes that now have to be displayed by certain venues. Community centres are currently not included in the list of venues that must use the NHS QR code but can choose to or use another system (see Time to Spare item below). Further #BuildBackBetter resources are here.

Team Up: Skills for Good – Business skills for good causes

Team UP at Volunteer Centre Camden is offering a free opportunity for organisations to get help from expert and specialist business volunteers. The corporate volunteers will help to solve a problem related to Design, IT, Marketing, Finance, Project Management, HR, Performance Management, Business strategy or supply chain by sharing their skills, knowledge and resources. The programme consists of 3 sessions with an expert. Register by 27th of October.  Register Here    teamup@volunteercentrecamden.org.uk

It’s Black History Month

There’s lots going on in the borough to celebrate Black History month.  Find local listings on Love Camden and the Kentishtowner, or search twitter using #blackhistory or #blackhistorymonth or #blackhistorymonth2020. 

Keep in touch and up-to-date via the e-bulletin and @onecamden twitter.  We have a comprehensive COVID-19 update page and a resources page.

Our mailing address is:
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London Moves to Tier 2 from Midnight Tonight

Londoners will be banned from mixing with other households indoors. This includes in pubs and restaurants. When outdoors, you must not socialise in a group larger than 6 people. Summary graphic of the rules here.
Exercise classes can continue outdoors, but indoor classes are only permitted if it’s possible to avoid mixing with people outside your household.  Full details.

National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2020

This year is Stop Hate UK’s 25th Anniversary. You can check out the Stop Hate UK site and also visit the National Hate Crime Awareness Week website for more details for ideas on getting involved. Also, be sure to look out for and use the hashtag #NHCAW on Twitter.

Charity Commission Guidance Update

Updated guidance is out.  Measures around postponing and cancelling AGMs and other meetings have been extended to 30 December. It has also been clarified that you can hold trustee or members’ meetings of more than 6 people where these meetings are necessary for providing charitable services. Full details here.

Team Up: Skills for Good – Business skills for good causes

Team UP at Volunteer Centre Camden is offering a free opportunity for organisations to get help from expert and specialist business volunteers. The corporate volunteers will help to solve a problem related to Design, IT, Marketing, Finance, Project Management, HR, Performance Management, Business strategy or supply chain by sharing their skills, knowledge and resources. The programme consists of 3 sessions with an expert. Register by 27th of October.  Register Here    teamup@volunteercentrecamden.org.uk

Google – Digital Boost Mentoring and Webinar

Take advantage of 1:1 mentoring tailored to the needs of charities and small businesses. Those who sign up for this free support will benefit from a wide range of cross-sector expertise — including a great team of Google volunteers.
Google is hosting a webinar on 28th October which is specifically targeted towards charities and getting the best out of our free AdGrants and GSuite tools. Register here.

Nature, Wildlife and Green Spaces Consultation

Camden Council are developing a new plan to help nature in the Borough, and people’s access to it, and are running a public consultation. They would like to know your ideas for helping nature, what you may already be doing to help nature, how access to it can be improved, or even what help you may need in order to do more for nature, wildlife and green spaces. Take part here.

New Nefertiti women’s community empowerment project

For BAMER women aged 18 and over. The project will be online and women will need to be able to use the internet with smartphones or other devices.
The Nefertiti programme aims to empower and motivate the women to gain confidence, reduce feelings of isolation, and set up projects to strengthen their local communities. Women will join one of three project groups:
1) Literacy, digital learning, and training opportunities
2) Parenting skills, nutrition and exercise
3) Employment and self-employment
The women in each group will co-design and deliver workshops with the support of an experienced facilitator.
For more information please email info@laamiga.org or call 0208 257 7317

Talk for Health Taster on 21st October from 3-5pm.

Talk for Health provides free peer support that’s as effective as therapy. Aimed at anyone who wants to take care of their wellbeing and support others.
Attend a Taster and/or do an in-depth 4-day Talk for Health Programme.
Click to see a full list of events or for more information visit the website or contact info@talkforhealth.co.uk or call/text 02034 093201

Virtual Self-Esteem workshop

20th October, 11am-1.30pm
A Masterclass as part of Lendlease’s Community Day activities, promoted by Camden Giving. This workshop is about inspiring and empowering individuals to get clarity on what they really want so they can get from where they are to where they want to be.
To secure your place and be sent the Zoom details, sign up here
Any questions please contact Mariette – Mariette.Nsungn@lendlease.com

Activities and Services in your community

SHAK news
Women and Health
Age UK Camden
All Ways Network
Healthwatch Camden
Young Camden Foundation
Camden Disability Action
West Euston Partnership (WEP)

New Measures to Deliver Social Value through Public Procurement

Businesses seeking to win government work must set out how they will also deliver social value priorities, following new measures launched recently.

Youth Futures Foundation

Youth Futures Foundation’s Development and Impact Grant Funding is still open.  Applications must be submitted by the 9th November for a decision by the 31st December.  Good news is that the Youth Futures Foundation’s level of financial support has changed to:
£30,000 – £150,000 pa for delivery of their development grant for 50-150 young people per year, duration 1-2 years.
£100,000 – £1.2m pa for delivery of their impact grant for 150+ young people per year, duration  1-5 years.  Further information here.

London’s Violence Reduction Unit – MyEnds Programme

MyEnds programme seeks to channel energy and effort into community-led solutions. But to make an impact, strong, local, collaborative work is needed. Violence doesn’t respect borough boundaries, so an equally ambitious response from communities that also pushes boundaries, breaks down barriers, and promotes partnerships is needed. Put simply we are stronger if we work together.
The VRU inviting applications for the MyEnds programme because they want to develop new sustainable, effective, community-led responses to violence.
This form should be used to submit your proposal.  Email your Application Form to vrucommissioning@london.gov.uk.  Deadline 5pm on 23rd October 2020.

Build Up Fund 2020-21│ Youth Crime Prevention & Organisational Development Grants.

Young Camden Foundation in partnership with Camden Council Community Impacts has launched the Build Up Fund. This fund aims to support local youth organisations to access comprehensive and appropriate training in three distinct areas 1) Youth crime prevention, 2) Collaborating or sharing best practice on youth crime prevention schemes and 3) Organisational sustainability.
Camden based organisations working with children and young people can apply for grants of between £500 up to £3,000. See more here

VCSE Health and Wellbeing Fund 2020-21: Starting Well

Grants are available for VCSE organisations in England to run projects that improve outcomes for mothers and babies in deprived areas or from BAME backgrounds from preconception to up to 2-and-a-half years of age.
The aim of the Fund is to promote equality and reduce health inequalities by building the evidence base about good practice, sharing lessons and widening the adoption of interventions with a proven track record. The current funding round focusses on giving people from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) or poorer backgrounds the best chance at a healthy start in life.
approximately 20 projects will be funded.  Full details here.  deadline 30 Oct.

COVID Recovery Fund from Lloyds Bank foundation

Lloyds Bank foundation launched a £7.4 million fund to supporting charities to recover beyond the immediate crisis.
Organisations can apply for a two-year unrestricted grant of £50,000 and will get a Development Partner to help charities navigate a tumultuous future.

Lists of Emergency Funders

• Civil Society
• Ian McLintok’s LinkedIn blog
• NCVO’s funding central site is currently free for non-members.
• Charity Bank 
• Grants Online

VAC Events

Voluntary Action Forums: (web page here)
Wed 21st October, 11am: ‘Parcels to Participation’. Join us to look at Food Poverty and the response to the pandemic.  We are very pleased that Cllr Anna Wright, the new cabinet member for Promoting Neighbourhoods and Communities will be joining us – an excellent opportunity to meet our new Cabinet member.  Details and booking link at the top.
Wed 18th November, 11am.  Let us know what topics you would like covered.
BAME disproportionality  follow up forum (date tbc)

Keep in eye on our Events Calendar to book and for more info.

Camden Voluntary Action Forum

The forum is open to all Camden voluntary and community  groups and organisations, community activists, social entrepreneurs, volunteers and anyone interested in local voluntary action. The Forum currently meets monthly online on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11am.

Safeguarding Courses:

For information on upcoming courses contact Dianne:
Tel: 020 7 284 6575 | Email: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk email (Mon – Wed)

More details on the VAC website: https://vac.org.uk/events/

Arts Activities for Young People in Holborn

Media Arts Club @ October Gallery for 13-18 year olds
Holborn Community Association are running a 7 week Media Arts Club program with October Gallery open to 13-18 year olds – young people will experiment with digital art techniques to produce artwork inspired by current exhibition, Fire Figures by Alexis Peskine. Monday’s 5.30-7.30pm, beginning 2nd November. Book here
Free Trip to Southbank Centre for 8-18 years – Among the Trees
Holborn Community Association are running a free half-term trip for 8-18 year olds to the Southbank Centre on Friday 30th October to see multi-media art exhibition Among the Trees – click to book.

Techish: Digital and Computing Skills Training

Free bespoke digital skills training to over 19s. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to change their career or just become more confident using digital tools and programs. You needn’t be planning to get a career in the tech industry, you just need to be open to learning something new.
You will be supported to learn more about: Graphic design and web design; Social media management and digital marketing; Document creation and management; Product development and more.
You will need access to a computer with an internet connection. Express you interest here

Healthwatch Camden Hosts Online Q+A Meeting with local General Practice Staff

Wednesday 4th November 2020, 5.30pm – 6.30pm.
This event has been organised for members of the public to engage directly with Camden’s GPs and a representative of Camden Practice Managers Forum.
It will be an opportunity to share your experiences of access and care as well as shielding support and how this can be improved.
This will be a chance to ask questions about how GP services are coping with the Covid-19 lockdown, patients experience when accessing services and how we can all keep safe.  Full details here.

New Employability Courses from the Working Men’s college.

A series of free courses to support employability.  Sign up in person at Crowndale Road or find out more and sign up online here.

Domestic violence and abuse online workshop

Introduction to domestic violence and abuse e-learning
This e-learning is intended for everyone that would like to gain an awareness on domestic violence and abuse. It will provide you with an introduction to what the types and signs of abuse are, how to respond and what actions to take.
Access the e-learning via the L&D Hub if you already have an account. If you are from a VCS organisation without an account please find details here  to sign-up for an account on the L&D Hub.

Responding to domestic violence and abuse online workshop

Camden Safety Net two-hour online workshops on responding to domestic violence and abuse for staff that come into regular contact with residents.
25th November or 15th December
This online workshop will help you become more aware of the indicators of domestic abuse and violence and more confident in what to do in these instances. The workshop will explore the dynamics of a domestic abuse situation and what the barriers are for a victim/survivor seeking help.
Book a place via the L&D Hub if you already have an account. If you are from a VCS organisation without an account please find details here  to sign-up for an account on the L&D Hub.

Ubele Fundraising Support for BAME Organisations

Every Thursday at 3:30pm Ubele host fundraising webinars on a variety grant funds that are available with techniques on writing better applications. These webinars are free of charge and the presentations/resources are uploaded on our website.  Registration for Fundraising Webinars here.

Interculturality within the Supervisory Relationship

Sun 15th Nov. Nafsiyat has developed a new one-day workshop for supervisors and supervisees, to explore interculturality within the supervisory relationship.
There have been many books, workshops and training program on psychotherapy and counselling across cultural and ‘racial’ borders since the publication of ‘intercultural therapy’ in the early 1990’s. However, its integration and application to the supervisory relationship is still at an early stage. Find out more and book here.

Healthwatch Camden are recruiting 2 jobs

Projects Lead
You will lead all phases of projects from creating proposals, refining objectives, fieldwork, analysis, and presentation of findings. You will also lead on recruiting and supporting volunteers to help us with reaching and engaging local people. Learn more.
Communications Lead
You will lead and implement strategies for communicating our findings, key messages and information to a variety of stakeholders. This will involve creating engaging content, pro-active public relations activity and development of digital and non-digital communications channels. Learn more.
Deadline: 5pm Thursday 29th October.

Latin American House seeks Digital Transformation Manager

LAH are looking for an exceptional Digital Transformation Manager to join the organisation as soon as possible and help transform the way LAH communicates and engages with audiences, deliver practical support to beneficiaries and share one to one and group information about services, activities and events. You will develop, improve, promote and support all LAH digital elements.
Please submit your completed application forms – available on the website, to
vacancies@casalatina.org.uk by Monday the 2nd of November 2020 at 12pm .
Interviews will be held on Thursday 5th of November 2020

The Winch Seeks Facilities Officer

The Facilities Officer at the Winch plays a vital role in ensuring the Winch is a welcoming, safe and inclusive organisation. You’ll help ensure we meet all  requirements for building maintenance and for health and safety, and contribute to developing and embedding great policies, practices and procedures.
Full details here.  Closing date: 30 October 2020

Shak are recruiting community researchers

The #CommunityChampions project based in Kilburn is recruiting community researchers. If you would like to be trained up to carry out research in your local area, get in touch info@shakonline.co.uk

Camden Giving are recruiting

Camden Giving are looking for 10 Camden residents to sit on the panel for the new Equality Fund. Panelists will be trained and paid the London Living Wage. Deadline to apply is 18th October. More info on the website: https://t.co/GS0hZKWtAE

Hopscotch is looking for a Trustee with Legal Expertise

Hopscotch is a community led organisation working with BAME women and families in Camden and the surrounding areas. We have a turnover of about £1.5m and we have over 90 staff members (including care workers), doing incredible work with the most vulnerable people.
sending your CV and a cover letter to our Chief Executive, ceo@hopscotchawc.org.uk

The Littlehaven Nursery seeks Manager

£30,949 – £34,963 per annum depending on experience  incl LW
The Littlehaven Nursery are currently looking for an experienced, motivated and passionate Nursery Manager to develop and implement their vision and ideas to deliver further success and growth within our stunning nursery setting.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and driven individual who will have a hands on management style, experience of Ofsted Inspections where outcomes were “Good” or “Outstanding” excellent knowledge and understanding EYFS curriculum and be an inspirational team leader.
Full application pack and how to apply on Littlehaven website.

Unity Works is Recruiting Three Roles

Three roles.  See full details and how to apply at the links.
Sessional Worker Lead click here.
Social Enterprise Warehouse Assessor click here.
Physical Activity Facilitator click here.

The Sherriff Centre seeks Volunteer Coordinator Intern

Recruiting an enthusiastic intern, who will have specific responsibility to set up and coordinate a brand new food sustainability project and recruit volunteers for other roles within the centre. Reporting to the centre management and have daily supervision and guidance, plus monthly supervision.
The post is for 25 hours per week over 3 – 4 days, hours can be flexible.
Intern expenses will be paid at a fixed rate of £175 per week.
To apply email to hello@thesherriffcentre.co.uk with the subject heading ‘Volunteer Coordinator Intern’. Telling us why you would be suitable for the role and your availability. Please attach a CV if you have one.

The Law Centres Network is recruiting a Digital Projects Assistant.

This role will work closely with the digital team, including product owners, service designers, data experts and developers to support digital transformation initiatives across the Network. You will also support the rollout of an ambitious IT upgrade programme to ensure Law Centres have the appropriate Digital infrastructure to work and collaborate effectively in the digital environment. Deadline Friday 23rd October.
For more information and to apply visit the LCN website

Camden Carers is recruiting a Support & Wellbeing Worker (Learning Disability Lead)

This is an exciting new opportunity to join the dynamic team at Camden Carers and make a difference to the lives of people and families in Camden. For more information, please click the link: https://www.camdencs.org.uk/pages/12-jobs Deadline 18th October.

Hopscotch Homecare urgently need Care Workers.

Hopscotch Homecare are a very caring,well-established and expanding care agency that has been providing care workers to clients in and around Camden for 20 years. We are looking for care workers who would like to help our clients to continue living safely and independently in their own homes.
Day/Night hours available and must be able to work at least two late shifts a week and alternate weekends  Contact:recruitment@hopscotchawc.org.uk

Paid work opportunities for people who have been laid off/ reduced income

Local Adult social care providers are still recruiting, and as they support the NHS to move vulnerable adults out of hospital to stay well at home, their need is growing. Contact Proud to Care.

Keeping The Community Directory Up-to-date

As we enter Autumn lots is changing.  Buildings are starting to re-open, some activities are moving back into the real world, some food parcel deliveries have ended, while other food projects continue.  Help us to keep the directory up-to-date by updating your details as they change.
If you would like to make a new entry in the directory use this link.   If you would like to update an existing entry look out for an email from us early next week with a unique link for you to update.
View the Directory here.  View the map here.

Questions about flu vaccination?

It’s more important than ever to get the flu vaccine to stay well this winter. Find out more, including who’s eligible for a free flu vaccine and how to get one, on the NHS website. If you would like someone from Public Health to attend a virtual meeting of your organisation or group to give information and answer any questions about this year’s flu vaccine please contact Danielle Lawrence (Danielle.Lawrence@islington.gov.uk).

How to Volunteer and How to Recruit Volunteers in Camden

Volunteer in Camden at Time to Spare.
Volunteer for the NHS at GoodSAM.
Join a neighbourhood Mutual Aid group.
Organisations that are signed up to Time to Spare can now request volunteers through a brokerage team making it much easier to access the volunteers. The brokers can help match volunteers with voluntary and community organisations who have a need for verified/ vetted volunteers. The service will also help to verify or carry out new DBS check with volunteers.You can use the Brokerage service to request volunteers with specific skills or background for community activity.
Get support and resources from Volunteer Centre Camden
The council has a  page of resources to help community organisations

Re-opening Community Buildings Resources

View the video, presentation and resources from the follow up workshop with Locality on Wednesday on the VAC website including useful clarification around the new rules for the NHS QR codes that now have to be displayed by certain venues. Community centres are currently not included in the list of venues that must use the NHS QR code but can choose to or use another system (see Time to Spare item below). Further #BuildBackBetter resources are here.

QR track and trace

Time to Spare’s free (for charities and community groups) track and trace system helps you collect details of visitors in a safe and secure way. Once you’ve signed up, you can print out QR codes for your location, as well as specific QR codes for different activities you run. Visitors sign in by scanning the QR codes, but if they don’t have a smartphone, your staff can add their information directly. If you have regular members, you can also print out membership cards/stickers for everyone.  Sign up here: Use live chat on the website for queries.

It’s Black History Month

There’s lots going on in the borough to celebrate Black History month.  Find local listings on Love Camden and the Kentishtowner, or search twitter using #blackhistory or #blackhistorymonth or #blackhistorymonth2020. 

Keep in touch and up-to-date via the e-bulletin and @onecamden twitter.  We have a comprehensive COVID-19 update page and a resources page.

Our mailing address is:
Charlie Ratchford Centre, Belmont Street, London, NW1 8HF

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Voluntary Action Forum

The next forum takes place on Wednesday 21st October at 11am on zoom.  The main topic will be Food Poverty.  We will be joined by Cllr Anna Wright the new Cabinet Member for Promoting Neighbourhoods and Communities and will be an opportunity to exchange ideas on supporting residents who are in food poverty as a result of the pandemic.  Save the date – full details and booking link soon.

Preparing for Test and Trace in Early Years Settings

Dr Leonora Weil, Assistant Director of Camden and Islington’s Public Health Team, will be leading training on the new NHS Test and Trace system on 12th October 2020 from 12.30 – 2.30pm.
During this session, she will look at contact tracing and how it works and will also look at actions for Early Years settings in response to NHS Test and Trace, including: preparation, if a person has symptoms, and if a person has confirmed Coronavirus.
This is open to the wider VCS so if you provide activities for children please contact the team at earlyyearstraining@camden.gov.uk with your name/organisation/contact details

How to Volunteer and How to Recruit Volunteers in Camden

Volunteer in Camden at Time to Spare.
Volunteer for the NHS at GoodSAM.
Join a neighbourhood Mutual Aid group.
Organisations that are signed up to Time to Spare can now request volunteers through a brokerage team making it much easier to access the volunteers. The brokers can help match volunteers with voluntary and community organisations who have a need for verified/ vetted volunteers. The service will also help to verify or carry out new DBS check with volunteers.You can use the Brokerage service to request volunteers with specific skills or background for community activity.
Get support and resources from Volunteer Centre Camden
The council has a  page of resources to help community organisations

Questions about flu vaccination?

It’s more important than ever to get the flu vaccine to stay well this winter. Find out more, including who’s eligible for a free flu vaccine and how to get one, on the NHS website. If you would like someone from Public Health to attend a virtual meeting of your organisation or group to give information and answer any questions about this year’s flu vaccine please contact Danielle Lawrence (Danielle.Lawrence@islington.gov.uk).

Free Youth Healthy Relationship Project Offer

Tender Education and Arts have the funding to offer schools and youth settings across London free healthy relationship projects. For more information, please click on the following link – https://tender.org.uk/schools-programme/

Online self-care session

Friday 16th October, 12.30 to 2.30pm
Delivered by a Camden GP and a pharmacist. Open to anyone who lives in Camden. Find out all you need to know about managing your health. Free take away digtal pack of resources for health and wellbeing.  Book at Eventbrite 

Activities and Services in your community

SHAK news
Age UK Camden
All Ways Network
Healthwatch Camden
Young Camden Foundation
Camden Disability Action
West Euston Partnership (WEP)

Youth Futures Foundation

Youth Futures Foundation’s Development and Impact Grant Funding is still open.  Applications must be submitted by the 9th November for a decision by the 31st December.  Good news is that the Youth Futures Foundation’s level of financial support has changed to:
£30,000 – £150,000 pa for delivery of their development grant for 50-150 young people per year, duration 1-2 years.
£100,000 – £1.2m pa for delivery of their impact grant for 150+ young people per year, duration  1-5 years.  Further information here.

London’s Violence Reduction Unit – MyEnds Programme

MyEnds programme seeks to channel energy and effort into community-led solutions. But to make an impact, strong, local, collaborative work is needed. Violence doesn’t respect borough boundaries, so an equally ambitious response from communities that also pushes boundaries, breaks down barriers, and promotes partnerships is needed. Put simply we are stronger if we work together.
The VRU inviting applications for the MyEnds programme because they want to develop new sustainable, effective, community-led responses to violence.
This form should be used to submit your proposal.  Email your Application Form to vrucommissioning@london.gov.uk.  Deadline 5pm on 23rd October 2020.

Build Up Fund 2020-21│ Youth Crime Prevention & Organisational Development Grants.

Young Camden Foundation in partnership with Camden Council Community Impacts has launched the Build Up Fund. This fund aims to support local youth organisations to access comprehensive and appropriate training in three distinct areas 1) Youth crime prevention, 2) Collaborating or sharing best practice on youth crime prevention schemes and 3) Organisational sustainability.
Camden based organisations working with children and young people can apply for grants of between £500 up to £3,000. See more here

VCSE Health and Wellbeing Fund 2020-21: Starting Well

Grants are available for VCSE organisations in England to run projects that improve outcomes for mothers and babies in deprived areas or from BAME backgrounds from preconception to up to 2-and-a-half years of age.
The aim of the Fund is to promote equality and reduce health inequalities by building the evidence base about good practice, sharing lessons and widening the adoption of interventions with a proven track record. The current funding round focusses on giving people from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) or poorer backgrounds the best chance at a healthy start in life.
approximately 20 projects will be funded.  Full details here.  deadline 30 Oct.

COVID Recovery Fund from Lloyds Bank foundation

Lloyds Bank foundation launched a £7.4 million fund to supporting charities to recover beyond the immediate crisis.
Organisations can apply for a two-year unrestricted grant of £50,000 and will get a Development Partner to help charities navigate a tumultuous future.

Lists of Emergency Funders

• Civil Society
• Ian McLintok’s LinkedIn blog
• NCVO’s funding central site is currently free for non-members.
• Charity Bank 
• Grants Online

VAC Events

Voluntary Action Forums: (web page here)
Wed 21st October, 11am: Join us to look at Food Poverty and the response to the pandemic.  We are very happy that  Cllr Anna Wright, the new cabinet member for Promoting Neighbourhoods and Communities will be joining us – an excellent opportunity to meet our new Cabinet member.  Details and booking link soon.
BAME disproportionality  follow up forum (date tbc)

Keep in eye on our Events Calendar to book and for more info.

IT and Digital Support Needs Survey for Camden and Islington Groups

Voluntary Action Camden (VAC) is working in partnership with Voluntary Action Islington (VAI) and the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists (WCIT) to help shape a programme of IT and digital support across the two boroughs. Please spend a few minutes completing our survey to help us understand what challenges you have with IT and digital and how we can best support you.

Camden Voluntary Action Forum

The forum is open to all Camden voluntary and community  groups and organisations, community activists, social entrepreneurs, volunteers and anyone interested in local voluntary action. The Forum currently meets monthly online on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11am.

Safeguarding Courses:

For information on upcoming courses contact Dianne:
Tel: 020 7 284 6575 | Email: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk email (Mon – Wed)

More details on the VAC website: https://vac.org.uk/events/

Arts Activities for Young People in Holborn

Media Arts Club @ October Gallery for 13-18 year olds
Holborn Community Association are running a 7 week Media Arts Club program with October Gallery open to 13-18 year olds – young people will experiment with digital art techniques to produce artwork inspired by current exhibition, Fire Figures by Alexis Peskine. Monday’s 5.30-7.30pm, beginning 2nd November. Book here
Free Trip to Southbank Centre for 8-18 years – Among the Trees
Holborn Community Association are running a free half-term trip for 8-18 year olds to the Southbank Centre on Friday 30th October to see multi-media art exhibition Among the Trees – click to book.

New Employability Courses from the Working Men’s college.

A series of free courses to support employability.  Sign up in person at Crowndale Road or find out more and sign up online here.

Domestic violence and abuse online workshop

Introduction to domestic violence and abuse e-learning
This e-learning is intended for everyone that would like to gain an awareness on domestic violence and abuse. It will provide you with an introduction to what the types and signs of abuse are, how to respond and what actions to take.
Access the e-learning via the L&D Hub if you already have an account. If you are from a VCS organisation without an account please find details here  to sign-up for an account on the L&D Hub.

Responding to domestic violence and abuse online workshop

Camden Safety Net two-hour online workshops on responding to domestic violence and abuse for staff that come into regular contact with residents.
25th November or 15th December
This online workshop will help you become more aware of the indicators of domestic abuse and violence and more confident in what to do in these instances. The workshop will explore the dynamics of a domestic abuse situation and what the barriers are for a victim/survivor seeking help.
Book a place via the L&D Hub if you already have an account. If you are from a VCS organisation without an account please find details here  to sign-up for an account on the L&D Hub.

Ubele Fundraising Support for BAME Organisations

Every Thursday at 3:30pm Ubele host fundraising webinars on a variety grant funds that are available with techniques on writing better applications. These webinars are free of charge and the presentations/resources are uploaded on our website.  Registration for Fundraising Webinars here.

Interculturality within the Supervisory Relationship

Sun 15th Nov. Nafsiyat has developed a new one-day workshop for supervisors and supervisees, to explore interculturality within the supervisory relationship.
There have been many books, workshops and training program on psychotherapy and counselling across cultural and ‘racial’ borders since the publication of ‘intercultural therapy’ in the early 1990’s. However, its integration and application to the supervisory relationship is still at an early stage. Find out more and book here.

PSIC seeks Part-Time Payroll Officer

Part-Time Payroll Officer (Direct Payments) Salary £32,063 to £33,229 pa FTE (pro rata 21 hrs)
Personalisation Support in Camden Payroll provides a service for the people living with a disability. This is an exciting time for us as we move to a new software provider and modernise our systems and processes to build on the successful service. Progressive new developments are taking place and the right candidate will play a pivotal role in their implementation, with excellent payroll skills and experience.
Closing date Monday 12th October – interview date TBC
See the application pack including the full job description and person specification available on the  website www.psic.org.uk or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk

Healthwatch Camden are recruiting 2 jobs

Projects Lead
You will lead all phases of projects from creating proposals, refining objectives, fieldwork, analysis, and presentation of findings. You will also lead on recruiting and supporting volunteers to help us with reaching and engaging local people. Learn more.
Communications Lead
You will lead and implement strategies for communicating our findings, key messages and information to a variety of stakeholders. This will involve creating engaging content, pro-active public relations activity and development of digital and non-digital communications channels. Learn more.
Deadline: 5pm Thursday 29th October.

Shak are recruiting community researchers

The #CommunityChampions project based in Kilburn is recruiting community researchers. If you would like to be trained up to carry out research in your local area, get in touch info@shakonline.co.uk

Camden Giving are recruiting

Camden Giving are looking for 10 Camden residents to sit on the panel for the new Equality Fund. Panelists will be trained and paid the London Living Wage. Deadline to apply is 18th October. More info on the website: https://t.co/GS0hZKWtAE

The Littlehaven Nursery seeks Manager

£30,949 – £34,963 per annum depending on experience  incl LW
The Littlehaven Nursery are currently looking for an experienced, motivated and passionate Nursery Manager to develop and implement their vision and ideas to deliver further success and growth within our stunning nursery setting.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and driven individual who will have a hands on management style, experience of Ofsted Inspections where outcomes were “Good” or “Outstanding” excellent knowledge and understanding EYFS curriculum and be an inspirational team leader.
Full application pack and how to apply on Littlehaven website.

Unity Works is Recruiting Three Roles

Three roles.  See full details and how to apply at the links.
Sessional Worker Lead click here.
Social Enterprise Warehouse Assessor click here.
Physical Activity Facilitator click here.

The Sherriff Centre seeks Volunteer Coordinator Intern

Recruiting an enthusiastic intern, who will have specific responsibility to set up and coordinate a brand new food sustainability project and recruit volunteers for other roles within the centre. Reporting to the centre management and have daily supervision and guidance, plus monthly supervision.
The post is for 25 hours per week over 3 – 4 days, hours can be flexible.
Intern expenses will be paid at a fixed rate of £175 per week.
To apply email to hello@thesherriffcentre.co.uk with the subject heading ‘Volunteer Coordinator Intern’. Telling us why you would be suitable for the role and your availability. Please attach a CV if you have one.

The Law Centres Network is recruiting a Digital Projects Assistant.

This role will work closely with the digital team, including product owners, service designers, data experts and developers to support digital transformation initiatives across the Network. You will also support the rollout of an ambitious IT upgrade programme to ensure Law Centres have the appropriate Digital infrastructure to work and collaborate effectively in the digital environment. Deadline Friday 23rd October.
For more information and to apply visit the LCN website

Henna is recruiting an Outreach & Advise worker.

The role is for 6 months, 14 hours per week @ £11.00 per hour.  Women only.  A DBS check will be made. www.henna.org.uk
Contact Rafat Kiani for full details rafat@hennaorg.co.uk

Camden Carers is recruiting a Support & Wellbeing Worker (Learning Disability Lead)

This is an exciting new opportunity to join the dynamic team at Camden Carers and make a difference to the lives of people and families in Camden. For more information, please click the link: https://www.camdencs.org.uk/pages/12-jobs

Age UK Camden is Recruiting

Head of Finance and Corporate Services
Local Government Scale: P05 SCP 39-42 £45,260 to £48,219pa inc
This crucial role within the Age UK Camden Group ( including PSiC and ODL ) will maintain an overview of the organisation’s financial and corporate affairs, ensuring financial viability and compliance.
Closing date:   Monday 12th October 2020 9am
For further details of both visit the website  or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk or telephone 020 7239 0400.

Hopscotch Homecare urgently need Care Workers.

Hopscotch Homecare are a very caring,well-established and expanding care agency that has been providing care workers to clients in and around Camden for 20 years. We are looking for care workers who would like to help our clients to continue living safely and independently in their own homes.
Day/Night hours available and must be able to work at least two late shifts a week and alternate weekends  Contact:recruitment@hopscotchawc.org.uk

Paid work opportunities for people who have been laid off/ reduced income

Local Adult social care providers are still recruiting, and as they support the NHS to move vulnerable adults out of hospital to stay well at home, their need is growing. Contact Proud to Care.

Keeping The Community Directory Up-to-date

As we enter Autumn lots is changing.  Buildings are starting to re-open, some activities are moving back into the real world, some food parcel deliveries have ended, while other food projects continue.  Help us to keep the directory up-to-date by updating your details as they change.
If you would like to make a new entry in the directory use this link.   If you would like to update an existing entry look out for an email from us early next week with a unique link for you to update.
View the Directory here.  View the map here.

Re-opening Community Buildings Resources

View the video, presentation and resources from the follow up workshop with Locality on Wednesday on the VAC website including useful clarification around the new rules for the NHS QR codes that now have to be displayed by certain venues. Community centres are currently not included in the list of venues that must use the NHS QR code but can choose to or use another system (see Time to Spare item below). Further #BuildBackBetter resources are here.

QR track and trace

Time to Spare’s free (for charities and community groups) track and trace system helps you collect details of visitors in a safe and secure way. Once you’ve signed up, you can print out QR codes for your location, as well as specific QR codes for different activities you run. Visitors sign in by scanning the QR codes, but if they don’t have a smartphone, your staff can add their information directly. If you have regular members, you can also print out membership cards/stickers for everyone.  Sign up here: Use live chat on the website for queries.

It’s Black History Month

There’s lots going on in the borough to celebrate Black History month.  Find local listings on Love Camden and the Kentishtowner, or search twitter using #blackhistory or #blackhistorymonth or #blackhistorymonth2020. 

Keep in touch and up-to-date via the e-bulletin and @onecamden twitter.  We have a comprehensive COVID-19 update page and a resources page.

Our mailing address is:
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Camden Renewal Commission

Camden Council and University College London’s (UCL) Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) today launched The Renewal Commission, which will help spark ambitious policy and practical solutions to level up long-standing inequalities in Camden that were exposed by the coronavirus. Full details in the council’s press release.

Walking Alongside Photographic Exhibition

Until Saturday 3rd October at Samsung KX in Coal Drops Yard, the exhibition features powerful images of those who selflessly gave their time to support our emergency relief efforts at the height of the pandemic.
Also Samsung and Age UK Camden launch Multimedia Mondays! A series of weekly digital workshops to give older people in Camden the opportunity to learn new skills and find new ways of using technology. Book a free space.

The Future of the Community Centre – Share Findings and Co-Design Session

Somers Town Community Association & University of the Arts London
Various Dates
Join an insightful workshop to co-create the Future of the Community Centre and how to collectively support the needs of Somers Town.
Full details, dates and how to book at Eventbrite.

World Mental Health Day webinars next week

This year has been tough for all of us. Many of us have developed mental health problems for the first time, and for some, existing ones have gotten worse. Prioritising our mental health has never been so important. With World Mental Health Day on 10 October, Public Health have organised a series of webinars to equip you to support residents that you work with or to better cope with your own wellbeing.
MONDAY 5th Oct 12:00-13:00 Become a Mental Health Champion
TUESDAY 6th Oct 12:00-13:00 COVID-19 and mental health: how to access support
WEDNESDAY 7th Oct 12:00-13:00 Intro to Mental Health Awareness Training
THURSDAY 8th Oct 12:00-13:00 Anxious Minds: General anxiety awareness and stress-busting suggestions
13:00-14:00 Mental Health User Involvement Project & Cultural Advocacy Project
FRIDAY 9th Oct 12:00-13:00 Online counselling service for young people
MONDAY 12th Oct 11:00-13:00 Support after suicide service
Book at https://survs.com/survey/nrfous9ctl

Funding Update

Young Camden Foundation has just launched a new fund – The Build Up Fund – up to £3000 for youth crime, knowledge sharing and organisational development.   New fund  – MyEnds – from the Mayor’s Violence Reduction Programme. Camden Giving Covid-19 Round 3 is now open.  Details in Funding section below.

Levelling Up

Danny Kruger MP has come up with proposals for how community action seen during lockdown could be maintained and boosted. The report includes a strong theme running throughout of ‘community power’ and also the need for further engagment – two very welcome themes. Read our summary of ‘Levelling Up’ here.

Online self-care session

Friday 16th October, 12.30 to 2.30pm
Delivered by a Camden GP and a pharmacist. Anyone who lives in Camden can attend. Find out all you need to know about managing your health.
Free take away digtal pack of resources for health and wellbeing.  Book at Eventbrite 

Winter Wellbeing

The annual Winter Wellbeing project, run in partnership with North London Cares, begins this October. Like lots of things the project will look a little different this year, with many more residents being reached  over the phone.
For help to stay warm, active, healthy and connected this winter, residents over 65 can contact North London Cares on 0207 118 3838 (option 3) or email emily.groves@northlondoncares.org.uk

Localgiving and digital volunteers

Localgiving have launched a new scheme to match skilled volunteers with charities that need digital support.  Find out more at the Localgiving website.

New Safeguarding Courses from VAC

Three new courses on safeguarding aimed at Camden VCS organisations.  Full details below in the ‘VAC Events’ section.

Activities and Services in your community

SHAK news
Age UK Camden
All Ways Network
Healthwatch Camden
Young Camden Foundation
Camden Disability Action
West Euston Partnership (WEP)

London’s Violence Reduction Unit – MyEnds Programme

MyEnds programme seeks to channel energy and effort into community-led solutions. But to make an impact, strong, local, collaborative work is needed. Violence doesn’t respect borough boundaries, so an equally ambitious response from communities that also pushes boundaries, breaks down barriers, and promotes partnerships is needed. Put simply we are stronger if we work together.
The VRU inviting applications for the MyEnds programme because they want to develop new sustainable, effective, community-led responses to violence.
This form should be used to submit your proposal.  Email your Application Form to vrucommissioning@london.gov.uk.  Deadline 5pm on 23rd October 2020.

Build Up Fund 2020-21│ Youth Crime Prevention & Organisational Development Grants.

Young Camden Foundation in partnership with Camden Council Community Impacts has launched the Build Up Fund. This fund aims to support local youth organisations to access comprehensive and appropriate training in three distinct areas 1) Youth crime prevention, 2) Collaborating or sharing best practice on youth crime prevention schemes and 3) Organisational sustainability.
Camden based organisations working with children and young people can apply for grants of between £500 up to £3,000. See more here

Camden Covid-19 Charity Fund (Round 3) Pathways into Employment Fund

Funding for:
~ helping people access netowrks and connections for ecomonic prosperity.
~ wellbeing projects that focus on supportng peole looking for work
~ providing skills and training that help people access jobs
Up to £10,000.  Full details here:  www.camdengiving.org.uk deadline 5 Oct

VCSE Health and Wellbeing Fund 2020-21: Starting Well

Grants are available for VCSE organisations in England to run projects that improve outcomes for mothers and babies in deprived areas or from BAME backgrounds from preconception to up to 2-and-a-half years of age.
The aim of the Fund is to promote equality and reduce health inequalities by building the evidence base about good practice, sharing lessons and widening the adoption of interventions with a proven track record. The current funding round focusses on giving people from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) or poorer backgrounds the best chance at a healthy start in life.
approximately 20 projects will be funded.  Full details here.  deadline 30 Oct.

COVID Recovery Fund from Lloyds Bank foundation

Lloyds Bank foundation launched a £7.4 million fund to supporting charities to recover beyond the immediate crisis.
Organisations can apply for a two-year unrestricted grant of £50,000 and will get a Development Partner to help charities navigate a tumultuous future.

Lists of Emergency Funders

• Civil Society
• Ian McLintok’s LinkedIn blog
• NCVO’s funding central site is currently free for non-members.
• Charity Bank 
• Grants Online

VAC Events

Voluntary Action Forums: (web page here)
BAME disproportionality  follow up forum (date tbc)

Keep in eye on our Events Calendar to book and for more info.

IT and Digital Support Needs Survey for Camden and Islington Groups

Voluntary Action Camden (VAC) is working in partnership with Voluntary Action Islington (VAI) and the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists (WCIT) to help shape a programme of IT and digital support across the two boroughs. Please spend a few minutes completing our survey to help us understand what challenges you have with IT and digital and how we can best support you.

Camden Voluntary Action Forum

The forum is open to all Camden voluntary and community  groups and organisation, community activists, social entrepreneurs, volunteers and anyone interested in local voluntary action.

Safeguarding Courses:

Introduction to Safeguarding for Trustees
Monday, 12  October 10:00 am – 11:30 am
The Charity Commission for England and Wales states that “safeguarding should be a key governance priority for all charity trustees”. Are you fulfilling your responsibilities as a trustee? Are you  meeting the Charity Commission’s safeguarding expectations?  Book here.
Safeguarding Advance: Developing knowledge and understanding
Wednesday, 21  October 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
If you frequently work with or deliver services to children and their families, it is essential that your organisation / group has up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation and understands it’s legal obligations in regards to child protection policy and procedures. Book here.
Tel: 020 7 284 6575 | Email: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk email (Mon – Wed)

More details on the VAC website: https://vac.org.uk/events/

Supported Employment Techniques

The British Association for Supported Employment
The course is spread over the following days to make the course more accessible. The course will be delivered over 6 half days (0930-1300 all sessions, on ZOOM) on: 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15, 16th October.
While it is targeted around people with learning disabilities, it is a great course for any organisation working with local residents facing barriers to employment.
Contact Phillip Vaughan : phillip.vaughan@camden.gov.uk  Telephone: 0207 974 2808

Domestic violence and abuse online workshop

Introduction to domestic violence and abuse e-learning
This e-learning is intended for everyone that would like to gain an awareness on domestic violence and abuse. It will provide you with an introduction to what the types and signs of abuse are, how to respond and what actions to take.
Access the e-learning via the L&D Hub if you already have an account. If you are from a VCS organisation without an account please find details here  to sign-up for an account on the L&D Hub.

Responding to domestic violence and abuse online workshop

Camden Safety Net two-hour online workshops on responding to domestic violence and abuse for staff that come into regular contact with residents.
25th November or 15th December
This online workshop will help you become more aware of the indicators of domestic abuse and violence and more confident in what to do in these instances. The workshop will explore the dynamics of a domestic abuse situation and what the barriers are for a victim/survivor seeking help.
Book a place via the L&D Hub if you already have an account. If you are from a VCS organisation without an account please find details here  to sign-up for an account on the L&D Hub.

Ubele Fundraising Support for BAME Organisations

Every Thursday at 3:30pm Ubele host fundraising webinars on a variety grant funds that are available with techniques on writing better applications. These webinars are free of charge and the presentations/resources are uploaded on our website.  Registration for Fundraising Webinars here.

Interculturality within the Supervisory Relationship

Sun 15th Nov. Nafsiyat has developed a new one-day workshop for supervisors and supervisees, to explore interculturality within the supervisory relationship.
There have been many books, workshops and training program on psychotherapy and counselling across cultural and ‘racial’ borders since the publication of ‘intercultural therapy’ in the early 1990’s. However, its integration and application to the supervisory relationship is still at an early stage. Find out more and book here.

PSIC seeks Part-Time Payroll Officer

Part-Time Payroll Officer (Direct Payments) Salary £32,063 to £33,229 pa FTE (pro rata 21 hrs)
Personalisation Support in Camden Payroll provides a service for the people living with a disability. This is an exciting time for us as we move to a new software provider and modernise our systems and processes to build on the successful service. Progressive new developments are taking place and the right candidate will play a pivotal role in their implementation, with excellent payroll skills and experience.
Closing date Monday 12th October – interview date TBC
See the application pack including the full job description and person specification available on the  website www.psic.org.uk or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk

The Littlehaven Nursery seeks Manager

£30,949 – £34,963 per annum depending on experience  incl LW
The Littlehaven Nursery are currently looking for an experienced, motivated and passionate Nursery Manager to develop and implement their vision and ideas to deliver further success and growth within our stunning nursery setting.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and driven individual who will have a hands on management style, experience of Ofsted Inspections where outcomes were “Good” or “Outstanding” excellent knowledge and understanding EYFS curriculum and be an inspirational team leader.
Full application pack and how to apply on Littlehaven website.

Unity Works is Recruiting to Three Roles

Three roles.  See full details and how to apply at the links.
Sessional Worker Lead click here.
Social Enterprise Warehouse Assessor click here.
Physical Activity Facilitator click here.

Development Worker for West Hampstead Community Food Hub

The Development Worker will be responsible for managing & co-ordinating the new West Hampstead Community Food Hub based at Sidings Community Centre in NW6. The post holder will develop options for a sustainable model for the food hub, and work with a range of volunteers and local partner agencies to help research & close gaps in the response to food poverty within the area.
Temporary post from Oct – end December 2020. Salary: £30,000 pa pro rata for 25 hours per week. Deadline for applications – Mon 5th Oct interview for shortlisted candidates on Friday 9th Oct. (start date asap).
Application form/ job description on Sidings Community Centre’s website: or contact centre office on: office@sidings org.uk /phone 020-7625-6260.

The Sherriff Centre seeks Volunteer Coordinator Intern

Recruiting an enthusiastic intern, who will have specific responsibility to set up and coordinate a brand new food sustainability project and recruit volunteers for other roles within the centre. Reporting to the centre management and have daily supervision and guidance, plus monthly supervision.
The post is for 25 hours per week over 3 – 4 days, hours can be flexible.
Intern expenses will be paid at a fixed rate of £175 per week.
To apply email to hello@thesherriffcentre.co.uk with the subject heading ‘Volunteer Coordinator Intern’. Telling us why you would be suitable for the role and your availability. Please attach a CV if you have one.

The Law Centres Network is recruiting a Digital Projects Assistant.

This role will work closely with the digital team, including product owners, service designers, data experts and developers to support digital transformation initiatives across the Network. You will also support the rollout of an ambitious IT upgrade programme to ensure Law Centres have the appropriate Digital infrastructure to work and collaborate effectively in the digital environment.
For more information and to apply visit the LCN website

Henna is recruiting an Outreach & Advise worker.

The role is for 6 months, 14 hours per week @ £11.00 per hour.  Women only.  A DBS check will be made. www.henna.org.uk
Contact Rafat Kiani for full details rafat@hennaorg.co.uk