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Voluntary Action Camden e-bulletin 15th June 2018

 


VAC Weekly Newsletter
15th June 2018

News  |  Funding  |  VAC Events  |  Other Events  |  Jobs & Volunteers  |  Offers & Resources

Highlights

Learning Disability Week in Camden; Mayor of Camden’s Community Get Together; Camden Community Festivals; Community Breakfast; Mela; Speaking Out; Healthy Minds Activities; Camden Summer University + training, events, funding opportunities, jobs, volunteering, trustees and more

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Learning Disability Week in Camden

During Learning Disability Week the Camden Experts by Experience we will be teaming up with UCLH and Royal Free NHS Trusts to raise awareness of people with learning disabilities at hospitals. This year we are also teaming up with a similar group in Islington called “Power and Control” – part of the Elfrida Society. Also we will be joined by Mencap.
This year’s focus is Health and the Mencap “Treat me Well” Campaign, which aims to help make Training mandatory for all Healthcare professionals.
Monday 18th – Royal Free Hospital cafeteria
Tuesday 19th – UCLH Main Hospital Atrium
Wed 20th – UCLH Royal Neurological Hospital
Thursday 21st – UCLH Macmillan Cancer Centre

Mayor of Camden’s Community Get Together

Sunday, 24th June 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Brunswick Square Gardens.
Light refreshments available. Nearest tube Russell Square
For more details contact: mayor@camden.gov.uk Tel: 0207 974 1989
We take inspiration from Jo Cox’s words;
“We have more in common than that which divides us.”

Camden Community Festivals

For a full list of Community Festivals happening in Camden this year, visit the Camden Community Festivals page on the VAC website.

Community Breakfast

Come and join us for breakfast in the beautiful Skip Garden, only a 10-minute walk from King’s Cross.
We’ll be having food, chatting about life in Camden, and asking you for your thoughts about a new project we’re developing where local Camden people help their friends and neighbours.
All free, all welcome (but only 30 breakfast places available so book early!). Community organisations welcome to book multiple places. Let us know if you have any special diet when you book so we can make sure we have the right food and drink for you.
Come and shape how we think – and have a lovely breakfast at the same time.

Camden Mela

Promoting Community Cohesion and Celebrating Diversity with music, stalls, funfair, dance and instruments
Sunday 15th July Coram’s Fields 93 Guilford Street WC1N
Mela 12-6.00pm. Parade from 2.30-3.00pm
To participate in the parade on the day please meet by the stage in Coram’s Fields at 2:00pm.
For further information and stall bookings please contact:
Nasim Ali Tel: 07852 223403 or  Email: Nasim.ali@kcbna.org.uk

Speaking Out

A celebration of HIV Pride Thursday 21st June 6.00 – 8.00
How do you tell people about your status? How do you tell partners, friends, family or employers  How do other people deal with disclosure?
Come and meet people who have decided to “go public” telling their story on TV, telling their children, announcing it on social media or at the United Nations.
Featuring an exclusive preview of a documentary about speaking out – starring Bloomsbury Patients!
To book: 020 3317 5177 bloomsburynetwork.co.uk  Mortimer Market Centre

Healthy Minds Activities – Try something new this summer

Photography with iPads – 18th and 25th June
Try out photography techniques with a professional photographer and learn to take great photos on iPads and smartphones.
Zumba – 2nd and 9th July
Have fun and keep fit at the same time. Zumba is a fusion of Latin American dances and simple aerobic and fitness steps.
Paper Jewellery – 16th and 23rd July
Learn to make beautiful paper necklaces and bracelets with this fun technique that uses decorative papers and beads. Sessions run from 10:00 – 11:00am.
Photography/Zumba – St Pancras & Somers Town Living Ctr, 2 Ossulston St
Paper Jewellery –  Charlie Ratchford, Belmont Street, London, NW1
For more details contact Mandira 0207 284 6573 or Erica 0207269 6035
Further events on the VAC events calendar.

Camden Summer University – bookings open 18 June

Young people can choose from more than 70 free courses in arts, sport and life skills at top local venues, as Camden Summer University returns. Course bookings go live from Monday 18 June. Courses run from 26 July to 24 August,
You can enrol if you’re aged 13 to 19 and either live in Camden, go to a local state school or attend a council-run youth centre.

Volunteer Centre Camden News

Catch up with all things volunteering with the VCC newsletter

Camden Disability Action

Catch up with the latest news from Camden Disability Action.

National

The Council’s Funding Bulletin has been replaced by Camden 4 Community

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

The HS2 Camden Fund

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
2. A Better Connected Camden
3. A Stronger Voluntary and Community Sector
Applications will be made directly to Camden Giving via 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.

Comic Relief’s Tackling Violence against Women and Girls

Comic Relief’s Tackling Violence against Women and Girls initiative is worth £4 million and has grants available for organisations that are working to end violence and abuse experienced by women and girls across the UK. Provided by Comic Relief, and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the UK’s Devolved Administrations. The Government funds have been raised through the Tampon Tax. Closes 2nd July.

Combatting Youth Homelessness

The Berkeley Foundation has launched a new fund Combatting Youth Homelessness. The fund is worth £250,000 and is aimed to support young people aged 18-30 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Greater London, Birmingham and the South of England. Closes 30th June.

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

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/

Two New Courses from West Euston Partnership

Mighty Oaks Confidence Building Course
Fridays 29th June, 6th July, 13th July and Wed 18th July 10am – 12.30pm
at West Euston Partnership, 29-31 Hampstead Road, London NW1 3JA
Our qualified coach will help you gain a more positive mindset and take action to achieve your goals. Feedback on our previous courses has been excellent.
For more information, you can also watch this short video: https://vimeo.com/273402040

Camden Carers’ Voice

Thursday 21 June 2018 10.30am – 12.30pm
Carers Service, Charlie Ratchford Centre, Belmont Street, NW1 8HF
Refreshments from 10am. Light lunch from 12.30pm
Practical help for carers and those they care for in Planning for the Future
~ Osbornes solicitors – Wills & Trusts, Power of Attorney
~ Isky Gordon – My Living Will
~ Toby Scott – Hospice UK
For information contact, Philippa 020 7697 1336 philippar@centre404.org.uk

Different Pasts, Shared Future: We are both similar and different, but we will thrive together

21st June 2018 6.30 – 9.30pm at the Tavistock Centre Lecture Theatre, 120 Belsize Lane, London NW3 5BA
University of Essex, The Tavistock Clinic, UNHCR and the Refugee Council invite you to a special event to mark Refugee Week 2018:
There will be a special performance of Asylum Monologues; “Asylum Monologues is a first-hand account of the UK’s asylum system in the words of people who have experienced it performed by Actors for Human Rights”.
Light refreshments. Entrance is free and open to all. Register at Eventbrite

Centre 404 AGM and Summer Party

12th July 5pm
Drinks, refreshments, creche
RSVP to general@centre404.org.uk or tel: 020 7607 8762

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
NOTE: Closing Date for both jobs extended to 28th June.
Application pack can be downloaded from the CDA website.

External Auditors Required The Caraf Centre

The Caraf Centre is a small educational charity with a turnover of less than £300,000 working with BAME & disadvantaged communities in Camden.
We are currently seeking an independent auditor with previous experience of working within the charity sector.
Please register your interest with the Board of Trustees or for further information please contact Akhita Benjamin on 020 7 284 0030 or akhita.benjamin@thecarafcentre.org.uk

Become a volunteer mentor with The Kids Network

The Kids Network is looking for committed, fun and passionate volunteers to make a difference to a little Londoner.
Our structured mentoring programme is supporting 8-11 year olds at weekends with their social emotional development before they transition into secondary school. As a mentor, you will hold weekly sessions of 2-3 hours with a child. You will be building confidence, supporting resilience and helping your matched child to manage feelings through a series of fun and positive experiences and activities. What we need from you:
~ A minimum of 10 consecutive weekends from July 2018
~ Be available to volunteer once a weekend for up to a year
~ Attend our training day on 7th July 2018 (a Saturday)
TContact Carole on 07378311397 or email: c.muriithi@thekidsnetwork.org.uk

Clean Break seeks Trustees – Finance Committee Chair and Theatre Practitioner

Clean Break theatre company is looking for two women to join its Board of Trustees: one with the senior professional experience to chair its Finance Committee; the other a theatre practitioner with experience as a writer, director or actor. We particularly welcome applications from Black and Asian women.
If you share our interest in and commitment to social justice, women’s voices being heard, and theatre we’d be delighted to hear from you. In line with our policy and practice, the positions are open to women only.
To Apply: Clean Break’s website and download a Trustee Recruitment Pack.
Deadline: 17:00 Monday 25 June 2018 Interviews: Monday 16 July 2018
Clean break is also recruiting a new Executive Director

Citizens Advice Camden is seeking a Treasurer

This is an exciting opportunity for a treasurer to join our experienced and committed board of trustees. You will be a qualified accountant, ideally with some experience in the charity sector. You will have held the role of finance director in an organisation with a turnover in excess of £1 million. You will have experience in delivering change and developing new business models.
To apply please send a letter of application  along with your CV to lisa.yates@camdencabservice.org.uk.
Closing date 25 June. Interviews week commencing 9 July.  Full details here. 

Homestart Camden seeks Family Support Volunteer

Are you a parent, grandparent or have parenting experience? Can you give 3 – 4 hours weekly to visit a family with young children who may be going through a difficult time?
Enhance your skills with our training, supervision and fulfilling volunteer role
Next Preparation Training Starting 26th June to 19th July 2018 Every Tuesday to Thursday 6pm to 9pm
Certificates awarded & expenses paid
For information pack ring 020 7424 1603 email: info@homestartcamden.org or www.homestartcamden.org.uk

Leighton College Course Leader at Elfrida Rathbone Camden

Hours: 28 hours per week Term time only
Salary: £29,424–£31,141 (term time only, pro-rata salary £20,132 – £21,307)
Responsible to: Education Manager
Closing Date: Wednesday 20th June 2018, 5pm
To apply and for a full job description, please go to the website www.elfridacamden.org.uk/work-with-us/
If you have any questions please ring Sousan Luqman on 020 7424 1617 or email sousan@elfridacamden.org.uk.

Camden Carers Centre is recruiting 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.

Hopscotch Asian Women’s Centre is recruiting for a Care Coordinator for the Homecare team.

Care Coordinator 35hrs per week Permanent £23,122 Incl. ILW
Closing date: Tuesday 19th June 2018 at 12 noon
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sophie Mangara, Registered Homecare Manager on 020 7380 1019.
For all other details and an application pack, please contact Ruksana Begum, HR Administrator:
Tel: 020 7388 8198  E-mail: recruitment@hopscotchawc.org.uk Web: www.hopscotchawc.org.uk


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.

Meeting Room Available

Garden Cabin meeting room hire at the Calthorpe project. Wifi, whiteboard and projector available. Seats 20 , boardroom style. £12.00 an hour for registered charities. Cafe on site. Close to Kings Cross. Please contact shirley@calthorpeproject.org.uk. Tel: 0207 837 8019 calthorpeproject.org.uk

Vote for West Euston Partnership

WEP is on the shortlist for Sainsbury’s local charity of the year.  Vote online and in store from 11 June to 24 June.

VAC and GDPR

We’ve updated our privacy policy in line with GDPR and we are updating our membership records.  You can opt out of our communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe button at the bottom of this email.

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