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Voluntary Action Camden e-bulletin 14th August 2020

 


VAC Weekly Newsletter
14th August 2020

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Highlights

Community Conversations; Translated Resources; ASAS service; Hate Crime and Prevent Awareness Training; Public Health Experiences of Covid-19 sessions; Volunteer Managers’ Forum; Heath Hands Restarting; New Funding Opportunities  + news + Resources + funding + jobs + volunteers and more

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Be part of shaping London’s Recovery

The London Recovery Board is keen for all Londoners to help shape the future of the capital.
1 – Have your say on the Talk London discussion boards – log in or sign up
2 – Host your own Community Conversation
A community conversation is a space, hosted by you, for those in your community to feed in their thoughts and views on the missions that have been identified. Your community conversation can involve video calls, telephone outreach, a conversation on your Facebook group or a session within a community space in accordance with public health guidance.
There is a Community Conversation toolkit to support you in the planning, delivery and capturing of the conversation. If you need support in hosting a community conversation, you can apply for an access grant read the guidance document and apply here before 20 August of up to £500.
Click to register for an information session on Community Conversations
Monday 17 August at 4:30pm
Thursday 20 August at 4:30pm
If you have any questions contact community.engagement@london.gov.uk

 

 

Funding News in Brief
(see ‘Funding’ section below for full details)

The main lottery emergency response fund closes on 17th August.  The National Lottery Community Fund (The Phoenix Fund) aimed at BAME organisations has opened already, ahead of schedule. Lloyds Bank have opened a new fund with specific criteria for Camden. Be sure to check out Power to Change (£100k for struggling community orgs).

Covid-19 Information and Guidance in Community Languages

~ Infographics and videos in this Google drive on social media. This Includes: Vietnamese, Cantonese, Turkish, Bengali, Kurdish, Romanian, Spanish, Portuguese, Bulgarian, Polish, Urdu, Punjabi (Pakistan), Punjabi (India), Gujarati and Yiddish.
~ Translated audio guidance by Doctors of the World.
~ website with further translated information by Doctors of the World.
~ Employment Rights Hub for information about different employment rights plus details of what to do if you’re having trouble at work – translated into 20 languages.
~ Further resources created by London councils including information on Test and Trace.
Sharing infographics in community WhatsApp groups and social media:
~ Download the translated health guidance asset for your WhatsApp group or social media.
~ Post it in the relevant WhatsApp group or social media group with a note to say:
~ The Mayor of London and Doctors of the World have provided translated COVID-19 guidance, please forward this on to your contacts who speak [insert language] language, and find more here: www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/coronavirus-information

Access and Sustainability Advisory Service (ASAS)

The Access and Sustainability Advisory Service (ASAS) is a free service for voluntary and community groups in London. Funded by the City Bridge Trust, ASAS provides advice on making your premises more accessible to everyone, including disabled and older people.
Online training, funding and resources.  Full details here.

Hate Crime and Prevent Awareness Training – BAME and FAITH community organisations.

Tuesday 25 August 2020, 2pm to 3.30pm. The training will:
~ Highlight conspiracy theories that have emerged during the pandemic.
~ Consider some of the e tools and devices that extremists utilise.
~ Discuss hate crime and hate incidents
~ Explore the vulnerabilities in individuals and communities that give rise to hate, extremism and terrorism as well as the protective factors that mitigate against them.
~ Explain the role of Prevent in safeguarding vulnerable people from being radicalised and drawn into terrorism.
If you would like to attend, please contact Zubair Matin,  Telephone:  020 7974 4147.  Zubair.matin@camden.gov.uk    The link to join the meeting is here

A Chance to hear about your experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic

Camden and Islington Public Health team would like to invite residents from:
~ Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds
~ residents who identify as LGBTQIA
~ those who are carers
~ those who are refugees
~ those who are affected by disability
~ those who are affected by mental health and/or other long terms conditions
… to take part in online group discussions so that we can learn more about how the pandemic is affecting you during this time. Your feedback will help us to better support residents now and in the future.
We are holding online group sessions in August and September via Zoom. If you decide to take part in a discussion you will be provided with a £10 shopping voucher as a thank you for your time.
If you are interested in joining a group discussion, or would like further information, please contact us on covid19survey@islington.gov.uk.

VCC Volunteer Managers’ Forum

Discussing all things volunteer management… online (for obvious reasons!)  The topics will be varied, and can be anything related to managing volunteers. These can be decided by you on the day or feel free to let us know what you would like to talk about in advance. Full details and booking on Eventbrite.

Community Outreach Activities Restarting on Hampstead Heath

Heath Hands are happy to offer local community groups, youth clubs, schools and other organisations FREE support to run outdoor activities on Hampstead Heath. More information in our first community newsletter here.

Activities and Services in your community

Young Camden Foundation
Camden Disability Action
West Euston Partnership (WEP)
Healthwatch Camden
All Ways Network

National


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

The Phoenix Fund

Racial justice is at the heart of COVID-19 pandemic response. The Phoenix Fund will support a network of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic charities and groups in England that are working in the heart of their communities, providing essential and emergency services, support, and education tailored to the BAME community.  There will be 4 rounds.  The Initiative aims to:
~ Offer core funding to BAME grassroots groups across England working with BAME communities
~ Raise awareness of the unique challenges facing BAME communities across England
~ Establish an effective, innovative partnership to improve and promote community-based organisations  Application deadline for round 1: 21 August

Lloyds Bank Covid Recovery Fund

The Fund will provide unrestricted grants of £50,000 over 2 years. Charities who receive grants will be supported by a Development Partner to help them to identify and address any organisational challenges they are facing. The deadline for the submission of applications is 5pm on the 11th September.
At least 25% of awards will be to charities led by Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.
In Camden the Fund is open to charities supporting asylum seekers and refugees, care leavers, young parents, people experiencing homelessness or who are vulnerably housed, people experiencing sexual abuse and exploitation, trafficking and modern slavery. Full details and how to apply on the website.

ATM Covid-19 Resilience Grant

The Anti-Tribalism Movement last week announced £360,000 of grants to BAME led by voluntary sector in England and Wales.  These grants, worth £5,000-£15,000, will support community organisations to provide services needed by the UK’s BAME communities to deal with the impact of COVID-19.
ATM have been supported by Comic Relief to respond to these particular challenges that many charities are experiencing via this grant to transform and help revive their services in these unprecedented times. Full details here.

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 on Monday 3rd August.
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.

Origin House Community Fund

Origin launched a community fund on the 1st July, and the first wave of application closes on 16th August.  Find out more at www.originhousing.org.uk

Power to Change

Power to Change, Locality, The Ubele Initiative and Social Investment Business on behalf of the National Lottery Community Fund Covid-19 Community-Led Organisations Recovery Scheme for community organisations in England who are facing difficulties caused by Covid-19. Up to £100k. More details here.

Coronavirus Community Support Fund – Closing 17th Aug

A £200m fimd aimed at small to medium organisations:
~ To increase community support to vulnerable people affected by the COVID-19 crisis, through the work of civil society organisations.
~ To reduce temporary closures of essential charities and social enterprises, ensuring services for vulnerable people impacted by COVID-19 have the financial resources to operate, and so reduce the burden on public services.
Full details on the National Lottery Community Fund website.

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.

Lists of Emergency Funders

 

VAC Events

Voluntary Action Forums: (web page here)
Follow ups to the Opening Community Buildings event and the BAME disproportionality events coming in September.
SPLN (Social Prescribing Learning Network) Venturing Out (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 organisation, community activists, social entrepreneurs, volunteers and anyone interested in local voluntary action.

Safeguarding Courses:

VAC is working with funders so that safeguarding courses can continue online.  Further details to come. There are some basic safeguarding videos on the home page and on the COVID19 Update page.
Tel: 020 7 284 6575 | Email: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk email (Mon – Wed)

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

Is funding from the Lottery permissible in Islam?

All Ways Network (AWN) Tue, 25 August 10:00 – 11:30
Are you a Muslim Led organisation that is looking for funding?
Hear from a panel of scholars and representatives from the National Lottery Heritage in this exciting online session aimed at Muslim small charities and community groups.
For many faith-based charities, particularly those which are Muslim-run or serve Muslim communities, lottery funding has long been a sensitive subject.  Details and booking at Eventbrite.

Online peer support sessions for voluntary sector Leaders

More slots are available on the online peer support programme, offered by The Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR). Sign up here – dates available to end of September.
These 90 minute sessions, for up to 10 voluntary sector leaders at a time, will give you the opportunity to explore and discuss the challenges you are currently experiencing, precipitated by the COVID-19 outbreak. IVAR understand that you may be facing huge stress and uncertainty, and hope that these sessions will offer a space to share experiences, dilemmas and worries.

AYBI Summer Programme – Fit & Fed locations

Monday – Wednesday sessions held at gas works (start 10th august)
Thursday – Friday sessions held at Somers Town Community Sports Centre (starts 5th August) time 11:00 – 1:00pm
free vouchers & lots of activities
The activities would be those that have a built in Social Distancing; such as Badminton, Table Tennis. Fitness/Boxing Training provided it is non-contact.
Get in touch to book your place.
Albert McEyeson 07903 682 301  manager@aybi.org

Mindfulness for children & young people with ADHD

Zoom sessions facilitated by Christopher Norris from the Stress Project
11:00 am – Tuesday 11th. Thursday 13th, Tuesday 18th, Thursday 20th August
For young people aged 13-20 with diagnosis of ADHD. Each session will last 40 minutes with additional time for questions
For more information or to book a space please contact Anamaria or Eva:
Anamariav@centre404.org.uk or Evaw@centre404.org.uk 020 7607 8762

Support for Volunteer Managers from VCC

Volunteer Manager Cafes continue through the Summer,  on Tuesdays to Thursdays 10am-5pm  to the end of August you can book a free online video or telephone chat with our Best Practice Manager Shafia.
The next online Volunteer Managers’ Forum is on Tues 18 Aug. Details soon.

Camden Safeguarding Children’s Board Training

10 September 2020 — 9.30am-4.00pm
Designated Safeguarding Lead — New DSLs
18 September 2020 — 9.30am-1.00pm
Early Years and the Impact of Abuse
18 September 2020 — 9.30am-12.30pm
Designated Safeguarding Lead — Refresher Session
24 September 2020 — 10.00am-11.30am
Counter Extremism and WRAP
Full details and how to apply here

 

Bloomsbury FC Holiday Football Camp

3 locations: Acland Burghley, Kings Cross Academy, Castlehaven.
10am – 3pm (staggered drop off/pick up) throughout the summer.
Ages: 7-11 (school years 2 – 6)
Full price from – £40 per day to Full bursary rate – £8 – varies by location.
E: info@bloomsburyfootball.com M: 07561 705 232
Book now: www.bloomsburyfootball.com

Coram’s fields out of school club are recruiting

Senior Playworker £20,970 per annum
Hours: 35hrs per week during term time and school holidays
Play Worker Maternity Cover (9 Months) £19,201 Pro-rata
Hours: 20hrs p/w term-time / 35hrs p/w during holiday periods
Full job description and application form can be found on the website

Young Camden Foundation seeks Fundraising Officer

£28,000 – £30,000.00 per year, 15 hours per week Contract, Part-time
The main area of responsibility is to work with YCF members on a one to one basis to increase members fundraising capabilities.  This post will also support and promote the development of larger partnership bids as and when required. Closing date: 04 September.  Full details here.

Henna Asian Women’s Group seeks Digital and Information Technology worker

Responsible for the management of Hennas social media accounts and the development of digital and information technology to support the charity’s digital systems.
Salary: £10.75 per hour  Hours: 7 hours per week Term of Contract: 6 months
Henna Asian Women Group is looking for a dedicated employee who will manage Henna’’s social media accounts and develop digital and information resources to support the charity’s new database system.
If you are interested please contact Rafat on rafat@hennaorg.co.uk

Camden Carers seeks Support & Wellbeing Worker (Learning Disabilities Lead)

Full Time 35 Hours per week £31,059 per annum
This is exciting new opportunity to join our dynamic team at Camden Carers and make a difference to the lives of people and families in Camden. We are looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic and flexible team member who is able to adapt to ever changing and challenging times
Full details and application pack on the Camden Carers Website
Deadline for applications: Midnight 31st August  Interviews: 8th & 10th Sept

Elfrida Rathbone Camden is recruiting an Education and Participation Manager

The post will oversee the successful Leighton College, which delivers personal development, independent living, and employability courses for young adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
For further details and to apply please visit the Prospectus website
Closing date: 23rd August

MRS Independent Living is recruiting a Project Manager

3 days a week fixed term until July 2021 –  to join our team in October 2020. The Project Manager will be our lead for fundraising and volunteering, and support the Director with core organisational tasks around governance, organisational development, HR and finance during a period of maternity leave. This role will particularly suit someone with previous experience working for small organisations where you’ll likely have had insight into a broad range of management tasks and be comfortable doing a bit of everything. £30,000 pro rata. Deadline: 19 August. Read more 

Mind in Camden, Wellbeing and Recovery Service Manager

£24,925, 28 hours a week (pro rata of £31,156)
We are looking for a Manager who is keen to embrace change and lead a team through transformation to manage and develop our well-established Phoenix wellbeing and recovery service based in the heart of Camden Town. Phoenix is a flexible mental health service, offering individual support and a range of community groups and activities.
Full details can be found here (link website https://www.mindincamden.org.uk/support-us/jobs/)  Closing date:  9.00 am on Monday 17th August

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

Fitzrovia Youth in Action seeks Trustees

FYA is recruiting some new trustees. We’d love to hear from you if you’re interested in supporting the work of our great local charity. You don’t need board experience. We’re looking for people who reflect the community in which we work and who have a range of skills and experiences. In particular, we’d love to hear from Camden residents or people who work in Camden.
For more information and a job description, please visit http://www.fya.org.uk/join-us/. For questions contact Andre Schott, Chief Executive andre.schott@fya.org.uk. Submit a CV, including a paragraph explaining why you are interested in the role. The deadline for applications is 31st August.

CDA seeks Welfare Benefits Caseworker

Camden Disability Action are seeking a highly motivated Welfare Benefits Caseworker to join the new Advice service. You will have excellent specialist knowledge of all health and disability benefits and be excited about working for an organisation which is run by Disabled people for Disabled people.
This is a full-time (35 hours per week), permanent position funded by Camden Council until 2023, with a possible extension until 2027. £30,000 – £33,000
To apply, complete an application form and return this, along with your Equality and Diversity Monitoring form, to admin@camdendisabilityaction.org.uk
Closing date: 10am on Monday, 24th August

The Kids Network seeks Trustees

Looking for up to five new trustees with skills and backgrounds:
Legal / HR; Safeguarding in the not for profit space; Fundraising with strong networks; PR and communications; Governance and Administration
The Kids Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly encourage applications from Black candidates and People of Colour to apply for this role as we continue to build our culture of inclusion and representation within our organisation. Rolling closing date. To apply please send your CV and a cover letter, no longer than two pages, to the Founder, Sarah Woodcock s.woodcock@thekidsnetwork.org.uk

Opening Doors London seeks Community Engagement Coordinator

Permanent, Scale SO1: £32,063 – £33,229pa incl. LW
Closing date: Monday 17th August 9am
As Community Engagement Coordinator, you will lead on delivering Opening Doors London’s community engagement activities, events and programmes.
To apply download the full application pack here.

Shak seeks Treasurer

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, which is an area of high rates of deprivation and poverty but big potential. Due to the local nature of our organisation we are looking for a trustee who is resident to the area where we operate.
Candidates will need to have or be willing to undertake a DBS check and child protection training.
The deadline for applications is: Monday 31st August.
If you would like further information or wish to apply for this role please contact John Boyle by email at johnboyle@shakonline.co.uk enclosing a current CV and cover letter explaining why you are interested in the post.

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.

Building Equal Foundations in Camden

Camden Council published its final report to address the unequal impacts of Covid-19 on Black, Asian and minority ethnic residents and ensure communities are protected from the immediate and long-term impacts of the pandemic.
You can read the full report ‘Building Equal Foundations’, and a programme of work alongside partners which focusses on how Black, Asian and residents from other backgrounds have been disproportionally affected by Covid-19 and details a plan of action to tackle racial inequalities in Camden.
A range of Camden VCS organisations were at the launch and have contributed to the report. We welcome the report and in particular the commitment to tacking structural inequality and the council’s commitment to working with the VCS.
Read the Executive Summary here and the full press release here.

#BuildBackBetter Resources

We’ve added more resources to our #BuildBackBetter/ Planning for the Future pages including Camden specific guides, risk assessment templates and downloadable signs.  Find it all on the VAC website here.

Camden Social Prescribing and Care Navigation update

Social Prescribing and Care Navigation delivered by Age UK Camden, Voluntary Action Camden and Wish+ is operational, and adapted, as a point of access to services and support during the COVID 19 emergency.
Referral form can be found here. Minimum requirements are contact details and permission to contact the person needing support.
Freephone: 0800 193 6067 (please leave a message if no answer)
Secure NHS email (referrals only): camccg.socialprescribingreferral@nhs.net
Community Links email (enquiries and referrals): communitylinks@vac.org.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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