Voluntary Action Camden e-bulletin 13th October 2017

Trustees’ Week; Camden Intergenerational Week; Kilburn & West Hampstead Pensioners Action Group; Community Partnerships Team Community Impacts; Black History Month; Dance Around the World; Who Belongs?; Photocopier Offer; Age UK Camden’s counselling service; Camden Parents and Carers 12th annual Celebration Event; The Mayor’s Draft Environment Strategy + funding, jobs, volunteers, events, training, offers and resources.

16th – 21st October 2017 we are shining a spotlight on the great multi-generational events and activities on offer in Camden. Check out our programme
If you would like your event listed, please email Corinna Gray or call 020 7239 0400.

Kilburn & West Hampstead Pensioners Action Group Intergenerational Week Event
Thursday, October 19, 2017 1:30pm 2:30pm
Kilburn & West Hampstead Pensioners Action Group will be meeting with speaker Seun Ilenda (Youth Worker from CG3 group in Somers Town) for a discussion on Seun’s project and the issues facing young women today. Details on the Ageing Better website.
This event will be held at Kingsgate Community Centre, 107, Kingsgate Road NW6. All welcome.
(Meeting supported by Kilburn Older Voices Exchange – for more information contact contact mel.wright@kove.org.uk or peter56nw@outlook.com or call 0797 384 5285 or 0753 939 0786)

 

Community Partnerships Team Community Impacts Public Workshop
On Monday 6th November we are holding a Community Impacts Public Workshop at the Roundhouse and invite you to be part of this pivotal co-design stage of the programme.
Spaces are limited so please rsvp by Wednesday 1st November to reserve a place. You can do this by emailing us at: vcs@camden.gov.uk or calling on: 020 7974 5922
The workshop is from 10am – 1pm and will include teas, coffees and a croissant or two.
Find out more on the website on the updated Latest News page: www.camden.gov.uk/communityimpacts

Black History Month
It’s the 30th Anniversary this year of the annual month long celebration of black history. Add your events tot he calendar or find out what’s happening in Camden here.

Voluntary Action Camden, working in partnership with Mind in Camden in recruiting a
Cultural Advocacy Community Liaison Worker – please note that the closing date for applications has been extended to 20th October. See Jobs section below for full details.

Dance Around the World – Festival of World Dance
28 – 29 October, 10am – 11pm, Cecil Sharp House, Regents Park Road, NW1
A weekend festival of dance. Non-stop performances and over 50 workshops. Social dances on both evenings. No previous experience necessary. No need to bring a partner. £15 – £30. Full details at www.datw.org.uk or email danceoffice@waitrose.com or telephone: 07749007040

“Who Belongs?”
Saturday 4 November, 10 Wellesley Terrace, N1 7NA, 11-4. Free workshop with + lunch
The Wonder Foundation offering young people 16-30 the chance to gain an insight into social integration, media portrayals of migrants and social policy making through FREE interactive workshops with expert speakers and the chance to understand how we can change society for the better!Join expert speakers and other young people for a thought-provoking day conference, you will hear from experts and leaders in policy-making and research on migration and integration, as well as migrants themselves. As young people, you will have the chance to interact with experts in the field, and look closely into local, national and European-level policies that are geared toward fostering integration and solidarity with migrants. More info and booking at Eventbrite.

Local Charity offers use of Top Spec Photocopier if You Can Give it a Home
Camden Charity would like to offer an exchange to any interested charity the shared use of our copier (minimal service costs only) in exchange for housing it in a dry place.
We would need access once or twice a month, at most.
The copier is state of the art and includes features as below:
~ A4 and A3 copy, print & scan
~ Up to 30 pages per minute in colour and monochrome
~ USB, Network scanning to SMB, email, FTP & many others
~ Scan to PDF, JPEG, Tiff & XPS formats
~ Takes media up to 300gsm, does over-sized A3 and 1.2m banner printing
Please respond to Judi Dumont-Barter at 07387 101317 email: judidb@yahoo.co.uk

Age UK Camden’s counselling service
BBC Radio 4 Today programme (at 1hour 22mins) last Friday 6th October praised Age UK Camden’s counselling service. NHS England calling on GPs to spot the early signs of depression among the over 55s and encourage treatment.
Age UK Camden’s counselling service is funded by Camden CCG through Camden & Islington Mental Health Foundation Trust. It features in a video made in partnership with Age UK & NHS England.

Camden Parents and Carers 12th annual Celebration Event: “Community Safety”
Saturday 21st Oct. From 1.00- 4.00 pm at Haverstock School NW3 2BQ
The event is open to all Camden local families. Sports, arts, craft, music, activities, and more.
Further details: email cvkidsuk@aol.com

The Mayor’s Draft Environment Strategy – Community Engagement Event
Friday, 27th October 2017 9:30 – 12:30
Prince Albert Suite, ZSL London Zoo NW1 4RY
Today London is facing a host of environmental challenges. Toxic air, noise pollution, the threat to our green spaces, and the adverse effects of climate change, all pose major risks to the health and wellbeing of Londoners. This is a chance for community groups to have their say.
You must register for this event.

Camden Health Kick
Find out about Camden Health Kick events on the calendar.

Kings Cross Story Palace, Kentish Town City Farm, Sidings Community Centre, Manor Gardens, Kentish Town Community Centre, Camden People’s Theatre, VAC and Kings Cross Jobs are recruiting. See Jobs and Volunteers section below.

Listen to stories about the Camden Community at Camden Community Radio.

You can join in on Facebook. Like us if you like us.

Follow all the Camden Voluntary Sector news on OneCamden on Twitter.

The council’s Capacity Building Bulletin is available here.

You can read more about all of these stories on our news page at www.vac.org.uk/new

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

Camden Giving
Camden Giving have published the timetable for the various grants programmes they will be offering over the coming 12 months. There are 6 programmes in total. You can view the full timetable here.

Bags of Help for local projects
Bags of Help is Tesco’s exciting local community grant scheme where the money raised by the sale of carrier bags is being used to fund thousands of local projects in communities right across the UK. Projects that bring benefit to their community will get the green light – these range from improving community buildings and outdoor spaces to buying new equipment, training coaches or volunteers and hosting community events. Apply online at the Groundwork Bags of Help website.

Meet the Funders
Investing in Muslim charities working for Muslim communities in the UK
Meet the Funders is an event for UK Muslim charities to meet mainstream Funders in London
The aim of this event is to provide a platform to strengthen and empower small Muslim charities working for Black, Asian, Minority, Ethnic (BAME) communities living in the UK. This event offers an opportunity to build bridges between funders and charities. It is a great occasion to network and collaborate with numerous charities. 21st November 2017, Whitechapel
If you meet the criteria you can register at http://www.meetthefunders.org.uk/how-to-register

The Hampstead Wells and Campden Trust New grant opportunity for debt advice in North Camden
The Trust has decided to provide some help to local residents struggling with debt and especially therefore to relieve some of the consequences of debt, including mental health problems and eviction.
Around £50,000 per annum is to be allocated by the Trustees of The Hampstead Wells and Campden Trust for a debt advice service for up to three years. We would hope to see this providing a full-time service, especially focussing on Kilburn and West Hampstead, and offering thorough, specialist, face-to-face debt advice, to enable individuals and families to prioritise and tackle their debts.
In responding to this call for proposal we would expect an applicant organisation to offer evidence of solid experience in this work, a knowledge of the area, a short description of the nature of the support offered to people in debt, an idea of where the service would be based, and a brief note on how impact would be evidenced:
Send an outline of the project and applicant organisation, on one side of A4 only, to reach us for shortlisting by 20 October 2017. Send this to grant@hwct.org.uk.
For an informal discussion please contact Sheila Taylor, Director & Clerk to the Trustees on 020 7435 1570. Further details about the work of The Hampstead Wells and Campden Trust, you can visit the website on www.hwct.org.uk.

Comic Relief Local Communities – Core Strength Deadline Soon
This 12 month programme is responding to the growing need of small locally led groups to cover their day to day costs. The aim is to provide funding for groups’ core costs – meaning expenditure that is not connected to delivering projects but focusing on investing in the organisation as a whole, such as basic running costs.
Grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 are available for organisations with an annual income of £100,000 or under in the last financial year.
The deadline for applications is Monday 16 October 2017. The second round of funding will open 15 January 2018. Details here.

Clarion Community Grants Programme
Open for applications until Monday 20th November 2017 to community, voluntary and charity groups.
Clarion was formed following the merger in 2016 of Affinity Sutton Group Limited and Circle Housing Group and is the largest housing group in the country. Through the Community Grants Programme – managed by Groundwork – it awards grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 to charities, community organisations and voluntary groups for projects which primarily benefit its residents.
To get updated information on how to apply and to see the criteria, please visit Clarion Community Grants Programme
If you do have any further queries about the grant please contact Katie McNie– Groundwork – Senior Programmes Manager – info@groundwork.org.uk

£1 million to make your area greener
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan wants community groups to apply for his £1 million Greener City Fund to help plant more trees and plants and create more green play areas in every neighbourhood in London.
Trees and plants play an essential part in reducing London’s dangerously polluted air and contribute to London’s biodiversity. The Mayor wants to protect London’s Green Belt and help make the capital the world’s first National Park City.
Groups can apply now for grants between £5,000 – £50,000. These grants can be used for a range of projects from lining walking routes to schools with air quality boosting trees, to creating mini play spaces, and community gardens in built up areas.

Healthy Minds Programme with Mind in Camden
There is a full programme of activities taking place at the Living Centre as part of the Healthy Minds programme. Full details on the VAC training calendar.

Event to Celebrate Trustees’ Week: Making the most of your Committee
Wednesday 15th November 10am – 1pm
For Camden committee members (trustees, board members, management committee members etc.) of voluntary and community groups.
This half day workshop is an opportunity to look at straightforward ways in which you can make your committee as effectiveness and useful as possible in the limited time that you have. We will look at how to prepare for the meeting to get the most out of the committee meeting. How best to make a useful contribution to the meetings so that the best decisions are reached and what happens after the meeting ends?
This is also an opportunity to meet and share with other trustees and committee members in Camden as well as find out more about what Mary Ward and Voluntary Action Camden can offer you.
Further details on the VAC website.

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

Thinking about transition for young people with SEND aged 16-25?
The Leighton College is a person-centred college based in Kentish Town with 20 learner places a year. Now recruiting for Sept 2018, please see your invitation below to our Leighton College Coffee Morning on 3rd November, 10am – 12pm.
The Coffee Morning will be at Elfrida Rathbone Camden, 7 Dowdney Close, NW5.
If you would like to attend please RSVP to Rosanna@elfridacamden.org.uk with names of attendees.

Camden Active training workshop for organisations involved in sport and physical activity
Grow Your Club – Sports Marketing Workshop – book here
Thursday 16th November – 2 – 4pm
Hear from experts, the Sports Marketing Network, in an introductory workshop based around increasing awareness around your sessions, creating a physical activity vision for your organisation and helping to make your sessions more vibrant, visible and viable in the long term.
There are 2 places available per organisation for these workshops, if you would like to add additional delegates to the waiting list for each workshop please contact Amber Harris – amber.harris@camden.gov.uk

Camden Blossoms Community Launch
Thursday 19th October from 11am to 2pm at Belsize Library, Antrim Road London NW3 4XN.
Camden Blossoms supports parental wellbeing from early pregnancy to the end of baby’s first year. Come along to our community launch where you can enjoy a free massage, free lunch and lots of delightful activities, Mums, dads and babies welcome. Various Camden based organisations that help mums and dads will also be there. For more information see www.manorgardenscentre.org or facebook camdenblossoms

How to run intergenerational activities in the community
Monday 16th October 2017 10.30am – 1pm
at Age UK Camden, Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Square WC1H 9NA
This free event will include practical tips on and examples of multi-generational community work in action. There will also be the chance to network with others.
If you would like to attend, please RSVP to ageingbetterincamden@ageukcamden.org.uk or phone 020 7239 0400 by Friday 6th October 2017. Spaces will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

Wildbunch: ‘A club night run by people with learning difficulties for everyone’
We need you to help us have the biggest Wild Bunch Club at Halloween ever!
We started this in 1997 & 20 years later – we’re still going…
For further info contact siren@elfrida.com or ring the Elfrida Society on 020 7359 7443

Learning and development opportunities – Working with Camden’s children, young people and families Autumn 2017
Don’t forget that the Camden Training and Development Service (incorporating TDS Online) have many excellent courses and many can be accessed for free by Camden voluntary organdiation.
Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people: introduction, 22 November 2017
Motivational interviewing techniques with young people and adults, 1 November 2017
Camden’s local offer, 14 November 2017
Introduction to talking to young people about sexual health, 16 November 2017
Legal highs, 19 October 2017
Visit www.camdentds.co.uk for full course information, course costs and to book your place.
For TDSOnline support, please email TDSOnline@camden.gov.uk

Going Cap in Hand: Charities in the Age of Austerity
Sun 12 November 2017 9:30 – 17:30 London W1.
Tickets £45 (£20 concessions)
What impact have cuts had on the charity sector? And how can voluntary organisations chart new paths forward in an age of austerity?
We’re bringing together charities, activists and commentators to create new visions for the third sector in a challenging fundraising climate.
Keynote speakers:
Helena Kennedy QC (Civil Liberties and Human Rights Campaigner)
Zoe Williams (Guardian Columnist and Author)
Lord Victor Adebowale (Chief Executive, Turning Point)
John Nickson (Philanthropy Campaigner, Author of Our Common Good)
Panel participants:
David Babbs (38 Degrees); David Bell (Psychoanalyst); Dan Corry (New Philanthropy Trust); Ora Dresner (Psychoanalyst, CPU); Colin Leys (Author and Campaigner, The Centre for Health and the Public Interest); Julian Lousada (Psychoanalyst); Clare Thomas MBE (London Funders); Karl Wilding (NCVO). Book your place at Eventbrite.

An Evening of Faith Recognition and Celebration
There are many inspiring projects in our local communities in London which bring people together. However, the good work being done by these projects is often overlooked, and often overwhelmed by negative media coverage.
On 27 November 2017, 3FF are holding an event to recognise the good work of faith communities building bridges, with the support of Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London’s Council on Faith. Contact with Jessica at councilonfaith@3ff.org.uk or call 020 3457 5324.

Improving Londoners’ Health – a Health Network meeting, 18 October 2017
The London Plan states that the voluntary and community sector has an essential role in tackling health inequalities at the local level, particularly in promoting and supporting community involvement’.
The Mayor has launched a consultation on his health inequalities strategy which will provide an opportunity for the voluntary sector to outline their role in working collaboratively with the GLA to tackle inequalities in health. The new strategy aims to address inequalities and improve the health of health of Londoners in childhood, mental health, where they live, healthy communities and developing healthy habits.
This event is for voluntary and community sector organisations working with children and families, particularly those working with black and minority ethnic communities. Register at eventbrite

October Volunteer Managers’ Forum and Coffee Morning
Join VCC for the Volunteer Managers’ Forum and Coffee Morning on Tuesday 17th October, 10am-12pm in Camden to discuss all things volunteer management with volunteer managers in Camden, and beyond.
This event is open to volunteer managers everywhere. Sign up at Eventbrite.

Don’t forget that Camden TDS run a full programme of course which are subsidised or free for voluntary sector partner organisations. There is a link to a list of partner organisations on the home page.

Find more Training Opportunities at www.vac.org.uk

King’s Cross Story Palace seeks Volunteers
We have a range of opportunities for volunteers to gain valuable skills and experience drawing on your interests and areas you would like to develop your knowledge of, including roles in heritage research, administration, story gathering and more. If you’re interested in hearing more about volunteering, please email Aimeé or on 020 7608 0775.
King’s Cross Story Palace is currently looking for Historical Research and Story Gathering Volunteers
· Research Volunteer
· Story Gathering Volunteer
· Digital Volunteer
· Photography Volunteer
· Admin and Marketing Volunteer
To find out more and apply go to the King’s Cross Story Palace website.

Kentish Town City Farm are looking for a part-time Accounts assistant/bookkeeper
Must have experience of charity finances, and of using QuickBooks online.
Other duties and responsibilities of the job include:
~ Working with spreadsheets, sales and purchase ledgers and journals.
~ Assisting with statutory accounts.
~ Calculating and checking to make sure payments, amounts and records are correct.
~ Sorting out incoming and outgoing daily post and answering any queries.
~ Billing for goods sold or services provided to clients.
and other book keeping duties.
To apply please call KTCF Director, Gus Alston 07387 562 296 or email gus@ktcityfarm.org.uk

Sidings Community Centre is recruiting
Early Years Deputy Co-ordinator (temporary maternity cover post)
Start date October 17 until end August 2018
Applicants must have proven experience of working within a registered Early Years Childcare or Educational setting, minimum of NVQ3 or higher qualification relevant to working in Early Years, strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation stage (EYFS), comprehensive knowledge of Safeguarding for young children, & demonstrate the ability to take a lead role within a multi-disciplinary team. Good IT & admin/organisational skills essential.
Salary: £27,300 pa – full-time 37.5 hours per week (Oct 17 to end Aug 18)
People appointed to the above post will be subject to DBS checks.
For Application Form and Job Description – contact office@sidings.org.uk or download from website: www.sidings.org.uk
Deadline for completed applications 19th Oct – Interviews week beginning 24th Oct 2017.

Manor Gardens Camden Blossoms are looking for volunteers
To support new mums and dads with the challenges and adventures of parenthood. You can become a Baby Champion and receive training in a range of care issues and receive help in running events, workshops, groups and doing outreach. Alternatively you can become a Baby Buddy where we link you with a parent in your locality so that you can befriend them and help them get to know the area. For more information contact: helen@manorgardesncentre.org

Kentish Town Community Centre “Connecting and Inspiring Kentish Town” is looking for more Trustees to join its Board
The Centre is at the heart of the Kentish Town community and offers a huge range of activities for all age groups from Early Years (new Pre-School), our Youth Project and our many activities for older persons. We also have a range of exercise classes and much more.
Because the Centre has taken on new projects and activities in response to demand, the input required of Trustees is likely to increase, hence the need to appoint new Trustees.
The Board meets on average every six weeks on a Saturday. In addition, there are five sub-committees (HR/employment, Finance, Premises, Strategy and Outreach). These meet as needed. Every trustee is expected to serve on one of these sub-committees.
We are particularly interested in prospective trustees who have HR experience and who could join our HR/Employment sub-committee.
Due to a current imbalance on the Board, we would especially welcome applications from women.
Interested in joining us and making a valuable contribution to your community? Contact Tim Shand (Chair) at Shand.tim@gmail.com or call Tim on 07972 210882. Visits to the Centre are also welcome.

Camden People’s Theatre seeks Executive Director
Camden People’s Theatre is recruiting for an outstanding Executive Director to join the team. The Executive Director is joint CEO with the Artistic Director and as such provides a key role in the organisation. The principle purpose of the post is to take overall responsibility for the management and efficient running of CPT. The ED shares responsibility with the Artistic Director for developing and delivering the strategic vision of the organisation.
CPT seeks actively to encourage applications from those with less visibility in the arts. We specifically welcome applications from those identifying as female, those from LGTBQI+ communities, people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
Please download the Executive Director job description and application form from the website, then return it to james@cptheatre.co.uk by 5pm on Wednesday 1 November with the subject line ‘Executive Director application’. Please send your application form as a PDF or word document. We are unable to accept late applications or CVs.

Youth Employment Project
Westminster Kingsway College and City & Islington College have created a bespoke programme: Y.E.P to assist 18-24 year olds to find education, employment, traineeship or apprenticeships within their chosen sectors.Tel: 0207 700 9250 Email: esfenquiries@candi.ac.uk

Voluntary Action Camden, working in partnership with Mind in Camden, seeks
Cultural Advocacy Community Liaison Worker – deadline extended
SCP 22-25 £24,066 -£26,063 Pro rata 3 days per week
Camden Cultural Advocacy is about creating new ways of co-producing services and approaches with BME communities that address mental health issues. In the first year, the focus will be on Bangladeshi and Black African and Caribbean communities and will expand to include other ethnic communities in Camden over the lifetime of the project.
The Cultural Advocacy Community Liaison Worker will carry out an active outreach programme, engage and provide support to BME community groups as hosts and providers, and enable and co-facilitate peer support groups
The successful applicant will have experience of community development, working with BME communities and collaborative working. You will also have experience of peer mentoring and a knowledge of the current issues, policies and practices in mental health,
The post is initially funded for three years and will be based at VAC’s offices 29-31 Hampstead Road, London NW1 3JA. For an application pack www.vac.org.uk/community-liaison-worker/
Closing date 5pm on 20th October 2017.
For further information contact acharles@vac.org.uk 020 7284 6553.

Volunteers are needed in GP practices
Voluntary Action Camden (VAC) are training volunteers to become Community Health Advocates in local GP practices.
• Would you like to support people in your community to improve their health and their access to services that will help them to maintain good health and wellbeing?
• Do you want to develop experience and skills in the field of public health?
• Can you commit at least 2 hours per week?
VAC is offering free Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH) Level 1 training to those who want to volunteer to become Community Health Advocates.
After completing the training, VAC will support local teams of volunteers to act as links between community based services and GPs. In return for your commitment to the project for 2 hours a week we offer support, out of pocket expenses and other professional development opportunities.
For more information, please contact Mandira Manandhar, Health Advocate Volunteer Co-ordinator (Mon, Tues and Thurs) 020 7284 6550/07930669417 or email: mmanandhar@vac.org.uk
Peter Simonson on 020 7284 6550 or email: projectsupport@vac.org.uk

Kings Cross Jobs
You can view a constantly changing range of job vacancies on the Kings Cross website. For the latest news on jobs sign up to job alerts.

Find Jobs and Volunteering opportunities at https://www.vac.org.uk/

For all things volunteering contact Volunteer Centre Camden. You can read the latest VCC news here.

Camden Children’s Future Fest Planning Meeting l Reimagine Camden
What will it be like to grow up in Camden in 2038?
What can this generation do to make improvements for the next?
What role should Camden citizens and professionals have in creating a thriving place?
How do we create a collective and collaborative movement for change?
North Camden Zone is putting on a 4 day festival from 26th-29th March 2018 which includes an eclectic programme of inspiring talks, artistic performances, project showcases and much more. We want the festival to start a debate, stimulate ideas and inspire action to bring about positive changes for children and young people aged 0 – 25 growing up in Camden now and in the future.
This initial meeting is open to everyone to attend working or living in Camden to find out more.
Please register at Eventbrite or by going to North Camden Zone website www.northcamdenzone.org. For additional information please contact Madalina Piscu at madalina@northcamdenzone.org.

Young Citizens
Young Citizens is a voluntary programme for young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds aged 16 to 25, run by Coram with funding from The Queen’s Trust.
Young Citizens is a network of young people who are passionate about using their experiences of making a life in this country. Together they work with and represent the views of children and young people who want to do the same.
Find out more about the project on our website. Then simply fill in the form at the bottom of this page to register your interest.
If you have any questions, please email amy.spiller@coram.org.uk.

Better Health For London Consultation
The Mayor is consulting on Better Health for London. You have until 30 November to have your say.
Our city has made great strides in recent years, but Londoners still face unacceptable differences in health and life expectancy. This strategy sets out the Mayor’s ambitions to tackle health inequalities and proposals for creating a fairer, healthier city. Full details on the london.gov.uk website.

Camden Consultations
You can find all Camden consultation on the Wearecamden consultation hub.

FREE VAC Membership for Unfunded Groups: Voluntary Action Camden Small organisations with no paid staff and a turnover of less than £1,500 can now for FREE. To take advantage of this offer just fill in the membership on the online form here.

Camden Carers Service
Camden Carers Service (CCS) offers advice, support and activities for family and other unpaid carers across the borough. Tel 020 7428 8950 or email info@camdencarers.org.uk – read more about our services at www.camdencs.org.uk or www.facebook.com