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Workshop on Budgeting and Financial Planning
As part of our training particularly aimed at new groups in the Camden area, and at anyone who is looking to gain skills for managing the finances of their organisation, we are running a day-long workshop on budgeting and financial planning. The session includes in-depth training on understanding the key principles of financial planning, as well as tools for developing business plans, funding applications and projections for major projects. If you’re responsible for the finances of your organisation or you’d just like to learn more about these areas, we strongly recommend you sign up for the workshop on April 30th. If you’re interested, you can find out more information here.
NEW – Safeguarding Training
More details in the Events and Training section
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Fewer donors are giving more money, report finds
The Charity Aid Foundation’s annual UK Giving report has just been released, and has revealed that the total amount donated to charities is up from the previous year, but from fewer people. The report also gives a geographical picture of charitable giving, and includes some interesting findings about the data behind donations in the UK.
Fundraising Regulator badge inspires trust in donors
The Fundraising Regulator has carried out research into how people view their badge, which can be displayed by registered organisations to show they honor the Code of Fundraising Practice. The Regulator’s annual report surveyed donors, and found that 73% of them would be more confident supporting a charity displaying the badge.
One in six give to charities who have been criticised
New research from Enthuse has found that one in six people donate to charities after they have been criticised, for example in traditional or social media. The same percentage give money to show solidarity with a cause. You can find the research here, which includes insight into other giving habits and people’s perception on political parties in relation to charitable causes. |
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Every week VAC checks various sources for the latest funding opportunities relevant for Camden groups.
You can visit our website for a round up of the latest opportunities added this week: Search for Funding – Voluntary Action Camden (vac.org.uk).
We’ve included a selection of the latest funds below but check out our new funding portal for many more opportunities.
If you need help sourcing or applying for funds, get in touch with our consultancy service, free for all Camden groups!
Funding from Hampstead Wells and Campden Trust (HWCT)
HWCT supports North Camden by funding organisations addressing poverty and enhancing well-being. They are offering small grants up to £2,500 and larger grants averaging £15,000. Projects in debt advice, homelessness support, and mental health are prioritised. All initiatives must benefit residents in our area of benefit. Visit their website for details.
Lloyds Bank Foundation Racial Equity Programme
This year, the Racial Equity Programme will be providing 42 unrestricted grants of £75,000 over three years (£25,000 per year) with tailored development support to registered charities and community interest companies which are led by and working with people who are experiencing economic inequity because of the race or ethnicity. The 2024 programme is open to small, local and specialist registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs) and community interest companies (CICs) registered in England and Wales.
CAF Venturesome Impact Fund for social impact
CAF has launched their new Venturesome Impact Fund and invites enquires from charities, community groups and social enterprises from across the UK. This extensive and flexible social investment fund is open to all causes and areas in UK and is designed to deliver social impact, investing for three to five years into organisations.
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VAC UPCOMING TRAINING:
Open to VAC Members only
If you are a voluntary service or group delivering services in Camden and are not a member of VAC, please join here: https://vac.org.uk/get-involved/membership
Upcoming safeguarding training
For all VCS organisations, supplementary, faith schools and groups delivering services to under 18’s in the borough.
In partnership with Camden’s Safeguarding Children’s Partnership:
Dementia Awareness Workshop 25th April, 10.30am – 12pm
Budgeting and Financial Planning 30th April, 9.30am – 4pm
OTHER EVENTS
ROUTES/ROOTS – a community art exhibition
Through sculpture, print, digital art and textiles, 100 community members have collaborated with Holborn Community Association and a range of exciting visual artists to ask: Where have you been? Where are you now? Where do you want to go?
Open: 4 – 10th April, 3-6pm (closed Sunday)
Family activities: 6th April & 9th April 3-5pm
Venue: The Bomb Factory, 103 Kingsway, London WC2B 6QX
Two free workshops at St. Pancras Community Association
Housing Conditions- Know your Rights FREE Workshop:
Want to know more about your rights as a tenant? Do you have a housing issue you cannot resolve? St Pancras Community Centre, in partnership with the University of Westminster Legal Advice Clinic, on Wednesday 27 March 2024, between 1-3pm. We will be giving a presentation on the law on housing conditions and what your rights are, followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
Immigration FREE Workshop:
Would you like to learn more about your immigration rights and speak with a professional in the field? St Pancras Community Association, in partnership with the University of Westminster Legal Advice Clinic on Wednesday 30 April 2024, 1-3pm. We will be giving a presentation on key immigration areas and your rights, followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
Free & low-cost Easter activities for children
The Easter holiday is almost here and there’s lots for children and young people to do. The Camden Holiday Activities and Food Easter programme, which runs from 2-12 April, is open for children and young people aged 5-16 who live in Camden and are eligible for free school meals. There are also Easter holiday sport and physical activities taking place from the 1 – 12 April. You can find a holiday play schemes for children aged 4 to 12 here, and older children and young people’s holiday activities here.
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VAC – Freelance WordPress Technical Consultant
We are hiring! VAC are looking for a technical consultant with a solid background of providing expert technical assistance on WordPress, who, ideally, is familiar working with charities. The position is freelance, on an ad-hoc basis and would probably require 1-3 days/month, depending on need. This will vary from month-month. Main responsibilities include helping the organisation with technical troubleshooting and routine maintenance jobs. Please send a copy of your CV including, your day rate to alexcharles@vac.org.uk.
Chair at Flourishing Lives
Flourishing Lives is the only London-wide body dedicated to older people, the arts and wellbeing. The organisation helps transform older people’s lives, by promoting community, expression, access and lifelong learning through engagement with the arts. They are looking for an enthusiastic Chair to help take their work forward. Full job description here.
Application deadline: 14th April
HCA Door Stop Help Project Co-ordinator
Holborn Community Association are recruiting a Door Stop Help Coordinator to help vulnerable older people and build a network of volunteers to support them. This new role offers the chance to make a real difference for vulnerable older adults and help them build meaningful relationships with others across the community, helping them long term.
Application deadline: 4th April
Part-time Community Engagement Worker
Camden Federation of Private Tenants are looking for somebody who is enthusiastic, creative and likes working with a wide variety of people out in the community. This 3 day a week role involves working with the Origin Tenants’ Voices (OTV) project to actively engage with and listen to more local residents about their concerns relating to their housing and other changes taking place in the area.
Deadline for applications: 5th April
Castlehaven out-of-hours caretaker
Are you a Camden resident looking for an out-of-hours role? Castlehaven are looking for a local out-of-hours caretaker (zero-hours contract) to manage early morning, evening, and weekend bookings. From opening and closing buildings to greeting hirers and setting up furniture, the ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable, have previous experience working in a public-facing role and have knowledge of health and safety regulations. Applications close on the 31st of March.
Generalist Advisor at Camden Disability Action
Camden Disability Action is recruiting a new Generalist Advisor (Welfare Benefits) who is committed to learning more about the Social Model of Disability and you will share our vision for a radically inclusive world where people with differences are never Disabled by the society in which they live.
Deadline for applications is Monday 1st of April 2024.
Volunteer needed at Scotscare
Scotscare, the charity that supports Scots in need in London, is seeing a volunteer to cater for our popular choir. This involves 2 hours a week, 4.30-6.30pm Mondays in term time, preparing and serving food to around 20 clients who sing in the choir. Training and expenses are provided. Contact volunteering@scotscare.com.
Caretaker/ Cleaner at St Pancras Community Association
The Caretaker/Cleaner at SPCA provides a staff presence in the Community Centre during the evenings and at the weekend, so that people feel welcome and safe, and the building is secure. To find out more please call 020 7380 1501 or visit their website.
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Community Leadership Programme at Birkbeck University
A special opportunity is available to Camden VCF staff, volunteers, and appropriate service users (who do not currently hold a degree from a UK university) who would benefit from a supportive environment to build their knowledge, skills and confidence in various aspects of community leadership and community development. Facilitators are trained to create an encouraging environment, including accessibility for a range of requirements such as Special Educational Needs.
Evening classes on Wednesdays from April 24. Sign up link.
Storybike Promoter – Social Action!
This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the start of an intergenerational initiative with social purpose, and get a qualification worth up to 28 UCAS points. Find out more here. Contact Somers Town People’s Museum on info@aspaceforus.club with your CV and/or email with experience/why you’d like to do this and your availability.
Deadline: April 20th
Startup School for Seniors
This online programme supports over 50s to become self-employed and starts on 18th April. In addition to a bank of video resources, learners will benefit from 1:2:1 support, a weekly group call via Zoom and additional, specialist live workshops. Places are fully funded for those in receipt of benefits, retired, or with caring responsibilities. Learners can register here.
Honest Grind Coffee opens café at Old Diorama Arts Centre
Honest Grind Coffee is a radical employability programme and specialty coffee roastery brought to you by Camden Council’s Integrated Youth Support Service. Honest Grind provides employability training and paid work to young people from some of London’s most disadvantaged communities. Their programmes build self-esteem, develop work skills and create clear pathways into employment. The new café, at Old Diorama Arts Centre, 201 Drummond Street, NW1 3FE, is open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 2pm and Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 2pm.
Museum Space for hire or free!
Need a unique space for a club, meeting or event? The People’s Museum in Somers Town is available to hire on most weeknights and Monday/Tuesday daytime to suitable small groups.
The space has a projector, piano, record player and a printing press. Discounted rates available for local groups on a budget. Contact info@aspaceforus.club with your requirements and for more info.
Local VCS Newsletters
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