UK Power Networks, SGN, Southern Water, Thames Water, Anglian Water, Affinity Water, SES Water and South East Water have announced that they are collaborating on a regional initiative looking out for their local communities as part of their ongoing work to help people living in vulnerable circumstances.
Banks Launch Over 70s Helplines
Many high street banks have set up dedicated phone lines for customers that are over 70 or are vulnerable – that aim to provide a faster service. Halifax: 0800 0859137. Lines open from 8am to 6pm, 7 days a week. Lloyds Bank: 0800 056 0045. Lines open from 8am to 6pm, 7 days a week. […]
COVID-19 Support Map
This is a map of community groups in Camden offering support and assistance during the COIVD-19 crisis. For the most up-to-date information on what support is on offer please visit the COVID-19 community directory. If your group or organisation is providing support but not listed here, please fill out our survey to add your details […]
Staying Connected: COVID-19 Match-Funded Appeal
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, North London Cares’ are continuing to connect older and younger people from afar, ensuring no one has to to feel alone during this uncertain time.
Physical Activity
The following resources about physical activity are useful Sport England – #StayInWorkOut work and they are a good sources of info: https://www.sportengland.org/news/how-stay-active-while-youre-home Youth Sport Trust Schools Games Organisers programme (starting soon): https://www.yourschoolgames.com/impact/news/government-redeploys-sgo-network-keep-children-active-during-coronavirus/ Joe Wicks daily workout for kids – https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1 Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/physical-activity-and-your-mental-health/about-physical-activity/ British heart foundation: https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/activity/get-active-indoors Chartered Society of Physiotherapy / AGE UK, : https://www.csp.org.uk/public-patient/keeping-active-healthy/staying-healthy-you-age […]
Neighbourly Community Fund
Here at Neighbourly we know now, more than ever, how important it is to support local communities. That’s why we’ve set up a Covid-19 Community Fund, backed by our partner businesses, to support the Neighbourly causes that will be most affected.
New Technology Challenge to Support People Who are Isolating
£500,000 of funding is available for technology companies who come up with digital support solutions for people who need to stay at home because of coronavirus.
The Clothworkers’ Foundation
The Foundation have awarded £1 million to initiatives to help organisations supporting vulnerable and at-risk groups, with a further £1 million to be disbursed in the coming weeks and months.
COVID-19 Resource Page
The situation with corona virus is fast moving and advice, guidance and resources are changing all the time. This page has been set up to bring together all the latest information in one place. The Camden Covid-19 Community Directory is here: http://vac.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/covid-19 Please update the directory using this online form: https://www.tfaforms.com/4811729 Covid-19 Update page is […]
Youth Futures Foundation
The Foundation is committed to transforming employment for young people.
