Voluntary Action Camden 25th May 2018

Camden’s Community Get Together

Come along to Camden’s Community Get Together on Sunday 24th June. The event marks the start of the Mayoral year and celebrates culture and diversity across the borough.
Sunday 24th June 2018 3pm-5pm at Brunswick Square Gardens
Stalls available for groups to showcase their work. Please contact Caroline.Bartram@camden.gov.uk

Healthwatch Camden ‘Community Forum’

Healthwatch Camden will be hosting our annual ‘Community Forum’, followed by our regular Board Meeting, on Tuesday 26th June 2018.
• 4.30pm – 5.45pm Community Forum
• 6.00pm – 8.00pm Board Meeting
At The St Pancras & Somers Town Living Centre 2 Ossulston St, NW1 1DF
RSVP:info@healthwatchcamden.co.uk or Tel: 020 7383 2402
Please confirm any dietary & access requirements, by 12th June 2018

The ‘Year of Engineering’ rolls into King’s Cross

St Pancras Square between 2-6 July
Showcasing the latest innovations such as Raspberry Pi, 3D printing, robotics, the Internet of Things and thermal imaging, plus virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).
DesignSpark will be challenging visitors to take on a design challenge with a difference along with promoting the newest platform for Makers.
If your organisation would like to attend one of our free 1hr sessions please send an expression of interest to laura.giddings@rs-components.com

The end of the voluntary sector’s infrastructure? Are intermediary bodies doomed? Does it matter?

Voluntary Action History Society study day.
Saturday, 16th June 10 AM to 5 PM at Institute of Historical Research, Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU
Registration fee: £35 for members of VAHS and £40 for non-members
Register via Eventbright

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

ESOL courses cater for adults (19+) who would like to improve their English speaking, listening, reading and writing, and/or gain qualifications to prove their level of proficiency in the language.
The Camden ESOL Advice Service runs free advice and assessment sessions at community venues across the borough for adults who want to join ESOL classes. Once assessed, the service places potential learners onto the most suitable course in the borough, based on their level and circumstances. Regular advice sessions are held at:
1) Queens Crescent Community Ctr, 45 Ashdown Cres, NW5 Tues, 10-11am
2) Training Link, 54-56 Phoenix Road, NW1, Wed, 10.30-11.30am
3) Shell 2 Centre, Fielding House, Boundary Road, NW8, Thurs, 2-3pm
The service can also offer free, bespoke advice sessions at centres where there is an existing group (6 or more) of learners.  The option of hosting your own ESOL class may be available, subject to funding and demand. You can find out more by emailing esol@camden.gov.uk
Contact Zainab Asad if you have any questions Zainab.Asad@camden.gov.uk

CDA Annual General Meeting

Thursday June 7, 1 – 4 PM
at Charlie Ratchford Resource Centre, Belmont Street NW1 8HF
Music from the Little Venice Band, food and refreshments. Fully accessible.
Phone 020 7284 6556 (Tuesdays – Thursdays) or email abhatt@vac.org.uk

Camden Disability Action

Catch up with the latest news from Camden Disability Action.

See the Funding pages on VAC’s website for all the latest information.

The HS2 Camden Fund

The HS2 Camden Fund exists to support Camden communities during the construction of the high speed railway.
What will the Camden fund support?
The Camden Fund aims to strengthen the sense of place and alleviate the disruption of the development of HS2 Ltd. on local people by achieving one or more of the following aims:
1. A Happier and Healthier Camden
Projects that improve the physical and/or mental health and wellbeing and overall quality of life for communities. For example, projects that improve air quality, fitness/healthy lifestyles, mental health or greening.
2. A Better Connected Camden
Projects that facilitate new relationships/connections, improve social cohesion and overcome isolation. For example, social clubs, intergenerational activities, projects that celebrate diversity, community arts projects and opportunities for people to come together who don’t usually do so.
3. A Stronger Voluntary and Community Sector
Projects that improve resilience, enhance capacity or develop innovation within voluntary organisations and the community sector to support Aims 1 & 2 for years to come. For example, trialling new income streams, using tech to improve services, collaborative working, or increasing beneficiaries involvement in running your organisation.
Applications will be made directly to Camden Giving via our website. We will make paper application forms available upon request.
We aim to inform applicants of the result of their application within 16 weeks. Applicants can submit applications at any point between midnight on the 15th May 2018 and midnight on the 14th May 2020. Full details at Camden Giving.

Near Neighbours Small Grants

The 5th Round of Near Neighbours funding is open to community organisations in Camden.  The fund will be opeing shortly.  Find out more at the website.

Young Londoners Fund Open for Application

The Young Londoners Fund aims to:
• Provide aspirational and positive activities to help support young people to make positive choices and reach their potential.
• Give new options to children and young people most at risk of taking the wrong path and stop them getting involved in violence and criminal activity.
• Improve coordination and capacity of London’s youth offer so more children and young people can access services.
£30 million is being made available and will be divided between two funding rounds with:
• Small grants of £10,000 to £30,000
• Medium grants of £30,000 to £50,000
• Large grants of £50,000 to £500,000
Funding level depends on the type of organisation applying.
In addition, there is a budget for a small number of development grants of up to £5,000 for organisations who need further help to develop their project proposal and get their application ready to re-apply to the fund in 2019.
The deadline for applications is 12 noon on 9 July 2018.  Details here.

Anti-Knife Crime Community Fund

The Home Office has launched a second round of the Anti-Knife Crime Community Fund with £1 million available for projects taking place in 2018/19.
The fund has been set up to support community projects which reduce knife crime and have a positive impact on young people at risk of carrying a knife and committing crime.
Voluntary and community sector group can apply now for grants of up to £30,000. Applications for greater funding will be considered for projects with collaboration between partners. More details here.
The deadline for applications is 15 June 2018.

Ageing Better in Camden Community Activity Programme Invitation to Tender and Meetings

Ageing Better in Camden has identified a need for an increased number of supportive activities for older people over 60 across Camden. We are therefore commissioning a programme of organisations to deliver ‘Gold Standard’ Community Activities to enable older people to attend supportive and well run activities in their local community. The aim is to help older people reduce their social isolation and loneliness, as well as make connections and build networks.    Deadline Wednesday 4th July. See the website for details.  The last public meetings on the tender is on 8th June 11-12.  Please register your interest at ageingbetterincamden@ageukcamden.org.uk

Grantfinder

Looking for support to find funding?  VAC has the full version of Grantfinder, an online programme that let’s you search for sources of funding.
A member of VAC staff will sit down with you for an hour to show you how to use it and make the most of Grantfinder.  This is a free service for Camden voluntary and community groups.  To book your slot contact Ricky at acharles@vac.org.uk or call 020 7284 6550.
A simplified version of Grantfinder is available here.

Healthy Minds Programme with Mind in Camden

The latest Healthy Minds community programme is now available.  A range of activities are available from VAC, Mary Ward, Mind in Camden, BWA, Good Gym, the Round House and more.  Find out what’s on and how to book.

VAC Membership Update

It’s time to renew your VAC membership.  We’ve recently made membership free for everyone (not just unfunded groups).  So take advantage and join up with other voluntary organsations in Camden.  We’ve sent an email directly to existing members – that’s the easiest way to update your details –  so look out for that email in your inbox (it’s from info@vac.org.uk). If you didn’t get the email you can sign up at this link – it’s quick and easy. Take a look at our latest Annual Report and an overview of our work.

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

Maker Research Project

Wednesday, 30 May 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00
What does making mean to you? Do you make?
Do you like meeting new people? Would you like to learn new skills?
Make in Camden is a project led by Central Saint Martins, a leading arts and design college located in Kings Cross, Camden.
Come and meet us and take part in a creative workship to share the type of making activities you would like to see happen in the future. Tea and Cake
Book at Eventbrite or contact Donna Turnbull at dturnbull@vac.org.uk

Camden Giving Events

Grant Drop-In
Friday, 1 June, 11:00 AM 12:30 PM at New Horizon Youth Centre (map)
Thinking of applying to Camden Giving for support? Come and talk to us about your plans to receive advice on your application.
No need to book, just turn up.
ESOL: Grant Advice Session
Thursday, 7 June, 11:30 AM 1:00 PM at H-Pod
Camden Giving are running 121 advice sessions for leaders of local voluntary/community groups in Camden who require English Language support to help with writing their applications to The Camden Fund.
For more information and to book an appointment, click here.
Grant Drop-In Evening Session
Tuesday, 12 June, 6:00 PM 7:30 PM
The Living Centre
Thinking of applying to Camden Giving for support? Come and talk to us about your plans to receive advice on your application.
No need to book, just turn up.

Free Level 2 Facility Services Training

Tuesday 19th – Friday 22nd June, 10AM – 4PM
Location: Hpod (Cumberland Market, London NW1 3RH – next door to Regents Park Practice)
This course provides an understanding of the services needed to run and manage buildings and business premises.
It covers subjects including: Health & Safety Regulations and Use of Protective Equipment, Environmental Issues and Working With Customers
This is ideal for people who want to work in Facilities/Building Management, Caretaking, Security or Cleaning and Waste Management. Successful completion of the course will lead to a Level 2 Certificate in Facilities Service Principles.
If you are interested and would like more information, please contact David Hermanstein on 07908845154/020 7388 7932 or at david.hermanstein@camden.gov.uk

Volunteers’ Week Event

Volunteers’ Week, 1st-7th June, is the perfect time to thank your volunteers.
Vollunteer Centre Camden are running three events and social media during Volunteers’ Week. VCC will be:
~ Kicking off Volunteers’ week with a social media campaign to celebrate volunteering in Camden and beyond.
~ Co-hosting a Volunteering Fair with Volunteer Centre Islington on Thursday 14th June, 12-2pm in Camden Town.
~ Hosting a Volunteer Managers’ Forum on Tuesday 19th June, 10am-1pm in Camden Town. This is for volunteer managers from everywhere to get together to discuss all things volunteer management.
~ Delivering a Volunteer Management Workshop. This time VCC will be looking at ‘FutureProofing: Reshaping Volunteer Involvement’, 10am-1pm at The Angel in Islington.

Summer Film Project 2018 – 1A Arts Holborn

Calling 14-18 year olds for our 2018 1A Arts Summer Film Project.
Participants will learn from professional filmmakers and create their own cinematic-quality short film inspired by our partner organisation, Sir John Soane’s Museum.
There is just a short application process to apply for this free opportunity
To register your interest:  email chloe.plumb@holborncommunity.co.uk
Application deadline: Thurs 31st May, 9am
Project dates: Saturdays from 16th June to 21st  July (10-5pm)
Tuesday 3rd July, (4-6pm)
Shoot Week: Mon 30th July – Fri 3rd August (10-5pm)
Edit Week: Mon 6th – Fri 10th August, (10-5pm)

Manor Gardens Summer Wellbeing Festival 30th June

Celebrating the wellbeing of our vibrant and diverse local community is at the heart of Manor Gardens Welfare Trust’s Summer Wellbeing Festival on Saturday 30th June between 12.30 and 4.30pm.
For enquiries please call Felicity Ford on 020 7561 5287 or email felicity@manorgardenscentre.org.

Courses for People with Learning Difficulties

City Lit Summer School  prospectus of classes running in July. Click here.

Deafblind UK, Deafblind Awareness Day

Wednesday 27th June, 11am—2pm
The Pirate Castle, 33 Oval Rd, Camden Town, London NW1 7EA
Come along and meet experts from a range of organisations specialising in sight and hearing loss. Free to attend, refreshments provided. Speak to experts about any concerns you may have and find out what support is available.
For more information, contact Sue Sinton Smith, sue.sintonsmith@deafblind.org.uk  Tel: 07940836882

VCC Volunteer Managers’ Forum

Tuesday 19 June, 10am to 1pm
An opportunity to discuss all things volunteer management and network with volunteer managers in Camden and beyond. Refreshments. Details here.

Two New Jobs at CDA/Centre for Independent Living

Engagement Officer
Information and Communications Officer
Camden Centre for Independent Living (Camden CIL) is a new service, run and controlled by disabled people. Its main purpose is to improve the life chances of disabled people in Camden and to promote the empowerment of Deaf and Disabled people in their everyday life.
For further details please contact Len Lauk on abhatt@vac.org.uk
Closing Date for both jobs: 8/6/2018 12:00 MIDNIGHT
Application pack can be downloaded from the CDA website.

Camden Carers Centre is recruiting for a Chair

Camden Carers Centre’s wonderful Chair is stepping down after 5 years in the role and we are looking for a new Chair. You would be joining the organisation at an exciting time; we have just secured a three year contract from Camden to continue to deliver services to carers in the borough.
To find out more please contact Allegra Lynch CEO for an informal chat on 020 7428 8950 or email allegra@camdencarers.org.uk for more info. A discussion with the current Chair to find out more about the role can also be arranged. Applicants will need to submit a CV and supporting statement by end of June.

SHAK seeks Health & Wellbeing Lead

£27,000 p.a.  |  21 hours /wk  |  Location: South Hampstead London
Shak (South Hampstead and Kilburn Community Partnership) is a resident led charity based on the iconic Alexandra and Ainsworth estate in the Kilburn ward of Camden NW London.
We are currently seeking a part-time Health & Wellbeing Project Lead who will work with local adults and young people in following work areas: 1) Lead an innovative Health and Wellbeing project recruiting, training and supporting residents as volunteer “Health Champions” to deliver positive health messages and engage with residents to design new ways to improve physical and mental wellbeing. 2) Co-design and deliver healthy eating and cookery clubs with volunteer Health Champions 3) Co-design and deliver health and wellbeing activities with volunteer Health Champions. 3) Support and motivate volunteers to identify progression routes to employment and further self-development. 4) Build effective working relationships with community partners and health service providers to facilitate Health and Wellbeing activities at the SHELL Centre, the ARC Youth Club and the surrounding green spaces.
Closing date for the receipt of application is 31st May 2018, with interviews to take place the week beginning the 4th June. Apply online.

Project Consultancy and Research Officer £24-28k ft

(Maternity Cover from September 2018 for up to 11 months; London based)
This exciting role works across two consultancies offering key support to a range of community development projects and initiatives. This includes evaluation and research, training, community participation, stakeholder and community engagement projects. The role is varied and exciting. More can be seen about the range of projects we work on at our websites – http://wsacommunity.co.uk/ and http://communityregen.net/
Closing Date: 30th May 2018 Interview date: 11th June 2018

Hillside Club House vacancies

Two vacancies for IPS employment caseworkers at Hillside Clubhouse on our exciting Camden Work and Wellbeing Individual Placement and Support employment service.
Details of the jobs are at: https://jobs.theguardian.com/job/6731891/ips-employment-caseworker/
If you have any questions about the role please talk to James Davies in the first instance on 020 7700 6408 – jdavies@hillsideclubhouse.org.uk.  Closing date – 11 June.

Bookkeeper needed at HCCT

HCCT are looking for an experienced and flexible bookkeeper to work with us 1-2 days a week at our office in NW6.
Applicants must have experience using Sage 50 Accounts to:
-Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process
-Maintain cash book, petty cash and monthly bank rec
-Bring the books to the trial balance stage
-Closing year in Sage and supporting independent examiner to produce statutory accounts
There will also be some management accounts / forecasting responsibility as part of the role so strong Excel skills are also desirable.
We are open to flexible working arrangement and a good hourly £ rate for the right person.
Interested applicant should send a short CV and letter outlining their relevant experience to Jonathan Bowles jonathan.bowles@hcct.org.uk

Camden Community Connectors (1 post)

21 hours pw over 4 days £29,424 to £31,141 pro rata +  6% pension
Age UK Camden is a lively and innovative charity providing a wide range of services and support to older people in the London borough of Camden.
As a Community Connector, you’ll link older people who are isolated to opportunities and activities that support a greater sense of wellbeing.
To succeed, you’ll need to be motivated with a proactive, can-do attitude. Community minded, you’ll be passionate about improving later life.
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: Monday 4th June – 9 am. Interview date: Monday 11th June.

Camden Giving seeks Cross-sector Partnerships manager

Full-time, £30,000 pa, permanent contract
We are recruiting for a Cross-Sector Partnerships Manager to join Camden Giving at an exciting time for us as a start-up charity. Over the next 24 months we will increase our impact significantly and partnerships and volunteering will be key to this.
The successful applicant will have a strong commitment and passion for local giving and volunteering. We particularly welcome applicants who have experience of working in the for-profit sector either in sales, CSR, HR, marketing or technology.
Email a cover letter explaining your relevant skills and experience and a CV to admin@camdengiving.org.uk by the midnight on the 13th June 2018.
Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed on the 2nd and 3rd of July.

Vacancy at Hillside Clubhouse

Work & Wellbeing Individual Placement & Support employment service.
The vacancy is for an IPS Operations Manager (covering secondary care, JCP and TAP) managing a team of six in a range of integrated venues across Camden.
Details of the job are online.
If you have any questions about the role please talk to James Davies  on 020 7700 6408 – jdavies@hillsideclubhouse.org.uk.  Closing date: 4 June.

The Brandon Centre has two job vacancies

Receptionist Administrator
Counselling and Psychotherapy Referrals Co-ordinator (Maternity cover)
See the website for full details: http://brandon-centre.org.uk/info/vacancies/

Pan Intercultural Arts Volunteer Board Member

Pan is looking to appoint a new trustee to the Board of Trustees of the charity.
The new trustee will be tasked with advising the board on fundraising activities beyond the areas in which the charity has been regularly successful.
The Trustees would expect this appointment to have considerable knowledge and experience of fundraising from the sources mentioned above, good networks of possible friends and donors to Pan, the ability to manage events which could aid the charity and an interest in the goals of its work. Pan encourages applicants from all backgrounds and would welcome expressions of interest to the following address: j.martin@pan-arts.net

HostNation seeks Volunteers

HostNation is an online London-wide introductory service, connecting volunteer  befrienders with lonely refugees and asylum-seekers. The emphasis is on social support so refugees can learn about British culture, practise their English, explore new parts of town,  have some fun. Matching people who live in the same part of the city is a key criterion, making it easier to meet and for refugees to discover ways to enjoy their local area for free with a local person. The commitment is to meet once a week or once a fortnight over three months.
HostNation would particularly welcome more registrations of male volunteers.

Kilburn Older Voices Exchange (KOVE) seeks Community Development Worker

10 to 14 hours a week. Initial contract from 1 September 2018 to 30 September 2019  with possible extension to 30 September 2021, subject to funding.
KOVE requires a Community Development Worker to help with organising its community projects and activities. KOVE is committed to overcoming social isolation of older people in the Kilburn, West Hampstead, Finchley Road and Swiss Cottage areas and campaigning for better facilities for older people.
For an application pack, please email: peter56nw@outlook.com
Closing date: Tuesday 29 May at 5pm Interviews on Thursday 21 June
For an informal discussion about the post, phone Peter Lush on 07973-845285

GDPR: Latest guidance from ICO

With just 14 days to go to the implementation of GDPR, ICO have issued fresh guidelines on consent.  Importantly they are now saying that organisations won’t need to “automatically repaper or refresh” existing old consents.  You must “check your processes and records in detail to be sure existing consents meet the GDPR standard” buf if they do then it is not necessary to refresh an existing or old consent. ICO are also reminding organisations that there are other lawful basis for holding personal data other than consent.  Consent is relevant for marketing situations but, for example,  if you communicate with members then the lawful basis for holding their data is your contractual relationship with them.
The relevant lawful basis for processing personal data are:
~ consent of data subject
~ necessary for the performance of a contract or to take steps to enter into a contract with data subject e.g. employees
~ necessary for compliance with a legal obligation
~ necessary to protect the vital interests of a data subject or another person
Civil Society have covered the story here.

VAC Membership Update

It’s time to renew your VAC membership.  We’ve recently made membership free for everyone (not just unfunded groups).  So take advantage and join up with other voluntary organsations in Camden.  We’ve sent an email directly to existing members – that’s the easiest way to update your details –  so look out for that email in your inbox (it’s from info@vac.org.uk). If you didn’t get the email you can sign up at this link – it’s quick and easy. Take a look at our latest Annual Report and an overview of our work.

Google employees volunteering in June

The volunteers are able to support with a variety of tasks, including physical, skills based and technical activities – please see below.
Physical tasks:  Painting, decorating, gardening, renovating and clearing spaces
Skills tasks:  CV workshops, employability skills, supporting young people, career conversations and skills focused to support community
Technical tasks: Review of website, supporting IT security and supporting IT teams
If you are interested, please request an application form Shaika Sheikh (Business in the Community Connector) Shaika.Sheikh@bitcconnect.org .  For more information, please contact Shaika directly on 07929 059517.

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