Voluntary Action Camden e-Bulletin 20th November 2015

Refugee Update; Review of Coroners and Justice Act 2009; VAC AGM; Public meeting on Abusive Crime; Conversation About Hungary; FGM is Everybody’s Business; NICE is recruiting lay and community members; Digital Conference; Air Quality Seminar; Older People & the Arts; Youth and Play Service Survey; + jobs, volunteers, events, training, offers and resources.

Refugee Update
Camden council is offering to take 20 Syrian refugee families. You can find out more here. Camden Refugee Aid is a local grassroots group made up of volunteers in North London set up to respond to the humanitarian refugee crisis in Calais, Greece and Hungary – and more permanently, provide support for refugees settling in the UK. Values are to be transparent, ethical, efficient and above all helpful and responsive to refugees in need. Find out more at the website. You can find out more at the Camden Supports Refugees facebook page. The government have recently updated their guidance as well.
 

Message from Cllr Hai, Cabinet Member for Customers, Communities and Culture
I am writing to inform you of a public consultation recently announced by the Ministry of Justice aimed at a reviewing the impact of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009.
As you know I have taken the lead in campaigning for a full review of the coroners’ services on national basis to ensure it is brought in line with a 21st century ethos around support and compassion for bereaved families. My work has included meetings with the Chief Coroner for England and Wales, a range of cross party MPs at the House of Commons, the Rt. Hon Michael Gove MP, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice and other at the House of Lords. More locally I have met with community groups, in particular with the Jewish and Muslim communities and Councillors.
The inability of coroners services to respond to out-of-hours and none invasive post mortem examinations, particularly impacts upon members of the Muslim and Jewish communities who strive to bury their deceased as soon as possible after death as required by their traditions.
I am extremely pleased the Government has listened and taken on-board our suggestions. However, I want to be clear that this is not just an issue for the Jewish and Muslim communities, but also about adopting a more sensitive approach towards all bereaved families.
To ensure our collective voice continues to be heard I would encourage you to please complete and circulate the online consultation to your relevant contacts in order to ensure that the coroner’s service is responsive to the needs of our diverse community.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/review-of-coroner-services-launched
https://consult.justice.gov.uk/digital-communications/post-implementation-review-of-coroner-reforms
https://consult.justice.gov.uk/digital-communications/post-implementation-review-of-coroner-reforms/consultation
The closing date is 10th December 2015.

‘Demonstrating Our Resilience’ Voluntary Action Camden’s AGM.
Tuesday 1st December 2015. 5.30pm – 8pm
Arlington Conference Centre, Camden.
Come and take part in a debate on what the role of the voluntary and community sector is, or could be, in building resilience and the support that people need to make things happen. Ciaran Price, Director of Policy (Directory of Social Change) will give a national perspective on resilience.
Ossie Stuart will then talk about the setting up of Camden Disability Action and future plans. Pastor Noel will speak about the role of small BME faith groups followed by Clover Crumbie from the Nubian Users Forum with some thoughts on the mental health challenges faced by black and minority ethnic groups. John Boyle will bring the case studies to an end by outlining the work of South Hampstead and Kilburn Community Partnership.
There will be an opportunity to ask questions and contribute to the discussion.
Refreshments will follow with an opportunity to meet up with old and make new friends. Also keep a look out for the information stalls that will be of interest.
To book, please follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/voluntary-action-camdenannual-general-meeting-2015-tickets-19401410140
For more information, or if you have any specific requirements (e.g. diet or BSL interpreter), please email info@vac.org.uk or call 020 7284 6550.

Public meeting on Abusive Crime
Are you concerned about crimes against people simply because of how they look or what beliefs they hold? The CSNB, a community-led charity, is working with the Camden Community Safety Partnership and Camden Police to reduce abusive crime in the borough. If you have worries about victims targeted by abusive or aggressive behaviour and want to help reduce it, or if you just want to find out more, come along and join our conversation.
Thursday 26 November, 7pm Ort House Conference Centre 126 Albert Street, London NW1 7NE.
Speakers to include: Detective Superintendent Helen Williams from Camden Police and Cllr Jonathan Simpson, Camden Council’s portfolio holder for Community Safety.
Food and refreshments will be provided.
This is a public meeting and EVERYONE is invited. For more information contact Peter Ward, admin@camdensnb.org.uk or 020 7383 0000.

Conversation About Hungary
3pm Saturday 21 November, at Torriano Meeting House, hosted by The Hungarian Association of London. Free event.
If you do not know about Hungary or If you know about Hungary
If you agree with its leadership or if you do not agree with its leadership
Ask your questions. Tell your opinion. Listen to others
Is Hungary a Christian country? Is the population ethnically homogeneous? How does its history relate to the refugee crisis?

“FGM is Everybody’s Business”
This is a website designed and led by young people and aims to raise awareness of not only the practice of FGM but also all the fantastic work that young people, organizations, communities and individuals are doing to tackle and end the practice.
The website will be launch on: Wednesday the 25th of November. This is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and starts 16 Days of Activism.
We would be grateful it you could sign up to participate in our Thunderclap – the link is below:
https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/34418-fgm-everybody-s-business
You can sign up on various social media outlets – Facebook, twitter or tumbler

NICE is recruiting lay and community members
NICE committees and working groups are made up of health, social care and other professionals and practitioners, patients, service users, carers and members of the public, and technical experts.
NICE is looking for lay and community members in different areas to help us develop our guidance, and all of our lay and community members are paid a fee to attend meetings and we cover travel and other expenses. See the full range of opportunities at the NICE website.

Keeping it Human in a Digital Age? – A Free Conference in Camden Town on Digital Tech
10am – 4.30pm 25th November 2015
Ort House Conference Centre, London, NW1 7NE
This conference will consider what the challenges and opportunities are for VCSE organisations arising from the rapid growth of the use of digital technology.
~ How can the use of digital technology support VCSE organisations to be able to communicate more clearly and effectively to funders, statutory, private sector and broader society?
~ How can VCSE organisations use technology to design and deliver services which meet the needs of the vulnerable and marginalised people they work with?
To register for a place please book here

Air Quality Seminar
25 November, 8:30-11am. Refreshments provided at City University, Islington.
Join businesses in Camden and Islington to find out what you can do to improve local air quality whilst also enhancing employee wellbeing and cutting energy and transport costs. This seminar will bring businesses together to: share examples of what the Council and local businesses are doing to improve air quality; set out the steps you can take to improve air quality; highlight the benefits to your business, including cost savings and improved business efficiencies; provide details about local air quality projects your business can get involved in. Visit our Eventbrite page to book your place.

Older People & the Arts in London
Age UK London has brought together a wide range of arts groups, large and small, created and driven by and/or working with, older people in London. We are a holding a live conversation and debate to share ideas on how the benefits of the creative arts can be moved further up the Health and Well being agenda for older people.
Speakers and participants are coming from the arts, policy makers and funders in London.
Weds 2nd December, Clarence House, London South Bank University 6, St George’s Circus, London SE1 6FE 1pm to 4:30pm.
Nearest Tubes: Elephant and Castle / Waterloo
To register contact Rosemary Chapman at rchapman@ageuklondon.org.uk or phone 07786 375663

Youth and Play Service Survey
Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey and help Unite understand what has happened to your local Youth and Play services.

Vote for Camden Carers
Camden Carers Centre has been nominated by Nationwide customers to take part in Nationwide Building Society’s Community Match (local charity voting scheme). We stand to be awarded £500 for carers in Camden if we get the most votes at the end of the voting period – which is 8 January 2016.
So, if you visit one of the following Nationwide branches: Camden, Strand, Portman Square, Wigmore Street, Holborn, Chancery Lane or Shepherds Bush, before 8 January, please take a token and drop it into the voting box for Camden Carers Centre.
Share on Facebook or https://www.facebook.com/Camdencarersservice or Twitter https://twitter.com/CamdenCarers

Cockpit Arts Christmas Open Studios
26-29 November 2015
Cockpit Arts, Cockpit Yard, Northington Street, London WC1N 2NP
Opening times: Thursday 6pm-9pm, Friday- Sunday 11am-6pm
Tickets: £5 entry

Courses at Castlehaven
Castlehaven have two fantastic new courses starting in the new year for anyone aged 19yrs +, the courses are the outcome of a partnership between the Castlehaven Community Association and the WMC – The Camden College.
An accredited Level 1 Course in Working with Children. Every Tuesday 10am-3pm from Tues 12th Jan 2016 (A great course for parents/carers of school children, who are looking to getting back into work).
A Free Taster Course in Floristry on Fri 29th Jan 2016 (With the potential to start an 8wk course in starting a business in Floristry).
Contact Castlehaven Community Association, The Community Centre, 21 Castlehaven Road, NW1
t: 020 7485 3386 e: info@castlehaven.org.uk web www.castlehaven.org.uk

Need some online Help?
Don’t forget VAC’s toolkits and resources pages at www.vac.org.uk/our-work/toolkits-and-resources
There are resources to help you in many areas of work. For instance our HR resources can be found here: https://vac.org.uk/our-work/toolkits-and-resources/employment-hr-resources/

Free training, outings and events for unpaid carers in Camden
For a full list of events of carers in Camden please visit the Camden Carers website.

Healthwatch Camden
Latest Information DIgest is on the Healthwatch Camden website.
Catch up with the latest Camden news and what’s happening on Our Blog

The Camden Capacity Building Bulletin is produced monthly, targeting the community and voluntary sector in Camden. It provides up to date/recently live information and news on funding and training. To access the latest information please follow the Link www.camden.gov.uk/cbbulletin

The Sherriff Centre, Kingsgate Community Centre, Hopscotch Asian Women’s Centre, Nafisyat, Ransackers, British Postal Museum, AWLPA, Homestart Camden, Age UK Camden and Camden PA are recruiting. See Jobs and Volunteers section below.

Camden Shares. The website for exchanges in Camden. www.camdenshares.org.uk

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

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

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

Sector Responds to Rumours Government will raid £320m a year from the Big Lottery Fund
Sector leaders have called for a statement and urgent meetings but there is no clarity yet. Articles in Civil Society magazine and the Huffington Post warn of fire consequences if the plan goes ahead.

Can councils and residents collaborate meaningfully?
‘Power should not rest with public services.’ In some circles this challenge to the decision–making power of police authorities, health services, town hall bureaucrats and their ilk would be prelude to a fight. Here, in the company of people committed to helping communities play their part in shaping public services, it is a mission. Newstart magazine looks at the issues.

You may not have heard of my charity but its work speaks volumes
‘We deserve as much recognition as big charity brands for serving our communities, but instead we are expected to be cheap service providers.’ Issues of commissioners attitudes to small local charities is addressed in this Guardian article.

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

Fundraising opportunities for small charities with the The Brandenburg Choral Festival
The Brandenburg Choral Festival of London is offering small charities the opportunity to raise funds by selling tickets to its choral concerts next Spring.
Charities raise funds by selling tickets to their supporters for a concert selected from the Festival programme and retaining a share (up to 50%) of the value of tickets sold. There are over 40 concerts to choose from covering a range of musical genres including classical, jazz, gospel, folk and contemporary a cappella. All are held at prestigious central London venues including
St Martin-in-the-Fields and St Paul’s Covent Garden. A maximum of two charities will be allocated to a concert. Each charity will be given its own allocation of tickets and there is no financial commitment to pay for any unsold tickets. Reception opportunities are available at most concerts.
Interested charities should get in touch with Brandenburg without delay as we will begin allocating concerts to charities on 24 November.
For further information, including a list of concerts, please contact: Claudia Jenkins, Development Officer – Brandenburg Choral Festival of London
Email: dev@brandenburg.org.uk Phone: 07973 564533 / 01372 209817 www.brandenburg.org.uk.

Don’t forget to sign up to Funding Central for free email funding alerts. Go to www.fundingcentral.org.uk/

Mental health workshops for Camden-based BMER groups – Free
Introduction to Mental Health Awareness (full day): Wednesday 9th December (10am to 4.30pm)
This one-day interactive session looks at how we define mental health and mental illness. It offers the opportunity to explore the impact of stigmatisation and stereotyping on individuals and society. Focusing on two of the most common disorders – depression and anxiety – we will explore vulnerability, risk factors and the importance of early intervention to support recovery. We will also discuss what we can all do to look after our mental health.
Please note that due to requirements of our funding, we can only offer places to Camden-based BMER community groups or Camden voluntary sector organisations whose main focus is working with BMER groups. We can accept a maximum of two people from any one organisation.
To book your place, please go to our website and follow the instructions to book via Eventbrite:
https://vac.org.uk/events/category/health-mental-health/
If you have any questions, please contact the Mental Health Team on mentalhealthteam@vac.org.uk or call 020 7284 6550.

VAC’s Mental Health Training Programme for BMER groups
Are you a BMER group or do you work with BMER communities? If so, then our Mental Health Training Programme is for you! Our next courses are as follows:
• Mental Health First Aid (two-day course: 22nd and 29th October)
• Stigma and Mental Health (half-day workshop: 2nd November)
• Youth Mental Health First Aid (two-day course: 12th and 19th November)
• Introduction to Mental Health Awareness (one day workshop: 9th December)
• Mental Health First Aid (two-day course: 9th and 16th February 2016)
For more information about our any of our courses, please go to https://vac.org.uk/events/category/health-mental-health/. Click on the course you are interested in and follow the instructions to book your place and pay by card (if applicable). The charge for our Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid training courses is heavily subsidised at only £25 per person. All other mental health workshops are free.
Please note that VAC can only accept bookings from organisations working with BMER communities based in Camden, or which serve Camden BMER residents. Places are limited on each course to a maximum of two people per organisation. If you have any queries, please contact us on our team email address: mentalhealthteam@vac.org.uk

VAC has a full programme of courses coming up: Click here to find out more. All courses are £25 for members (unless otherwise stated).

Afruca Events
Training Course: Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as a Child Safeguarding Issue (London)
Thursday, 3rd December 2015 9:30am – 4:30pm Cost: £40.00
Venue:Church Hall, Ground Floor, Harecourt United Reform Church, 120 St Paul’s Road, Islington, London N1
Target Group: Child Protection Officers, Education Welfare Officers, Teachers, Heath practitioners, Crime Prevention Officers.
Course Aims: To explore the issue of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and the impacts on victims. Practitioners will also gain further knowledge around the socio-cultural and religious factors underpinning the practice and skills in identifying at risk individuals. The training will also examine the Serious Crime Act 2015 in relation to FGM and mandatory reporting. It will also explore current debates around informed consent and male circumcision.
Accreditation; This course has been independently certified as conforming to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) standards
To register for this training please visit:
http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/training-course-female-genital-mutilation-fgm-as-a-child-safeguarding-issue-london-tickets-17688439599
Training Course: Black/African Men and Child Protect
Saturday, 5th December 2015 2:30pm-6:00pm Cost: FREE
Venue: City of Westminster College, Paddington Green Campus, Paddington Green, London W2
Target Group: Black/African Men Only.
Event Aim & Objectives: Statistics show that there is an over-representation of Black/African children in the child protection system. In order to combat this growing problem, we need more men to be present in discussions around child protection and safeguarding. Therefore, this event aims to examine key safeguarding issues faced by children of Black/African origin and explore the role of Black/African men in the child protection agenda.
Event Topics: Key UK Laws on Child Protection, What is Child Abuse, Cultural Practices affecting Black.African children and families, Internet Safety, Domestic Violence/Abuse, Leaving Children Home Alone, Positive Parenting Tips and the Role of Men in Child Protection.
To register for this training please visit:
http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/blackafrican-men-and-child-protection-tickets-19222556183?aff=es2

Winter Volunteering Fairs
We’re hosting three volunteering fairs this Winter.
Our fairs are a perfect way to meet people who want to volunteer in Camden. And they have a 46% recruitment rate. Brilliant!
Thursday 21st January 6-7.30pm at Swiss Cottage Library
Please make sure you have weekend and evening volunteering opportunities, as many people who attend evening fairs work during the day.
Thursday 28th January 12-2pm at St Pancras Community Association
Wednesday 24th February 12-2pm at Working Men’s College
And you can easily book your places via Eventbrite here.

Information Day at Clean Break on Friday, 4th December 2015
Clean Break are a safe women-only theatre, education and new writing company based in Kentish Town, in the north-west of London. However on this occasion we welcome men who are working with women and are likely to make referrals to our service.
We offer free education and training in the arts specifically for women who have experience of the criminal justice system and/or are at risk of offending due to alcohol/substance misuse or mental heath needs. This is an invitation, for interested women, and you or your colleagues working with these women.
11-1.15pm: service providers only
1.15 – 3pm: prospective service users also welcome
Users also welcome. Places are limited. To book your place: please email general@cleanbreak.org.uk for a booking form. Further details available here.

SOUP is a micro-granting dinner which celebrates and supports Camden community projects
For a donation of £3.50 on the door, attendees will enjoy a meal using food from local businesses, connect with other members of their community, and hear pitches from local individuals/ organisations before voting on which idea the money raised from the evening should go to.
 Would you like to make more connections in the Camden community?
 Are you working on a project that would benefit from some extra funding?
 Would you enjoy an evening of local food and arts entertainment?
Then join us at Camden Hub (8 Fairhazel Gardens, NW6 3SG) on Wednesday 25th November from 6.30pm – 9pm for Camden SOUP.
For more information, or to request a proposal form to be in with the chance of raising money for your community project, please contact Abigail on 02072784437 or Abigail.darton@hcct.org.uk

Kentish Town Area Action Group meeting
Thursday 26th November at 6.30 to 8.30pm
Voluntary Action Camden, 293-299 Kentish Town Rd, London NW5 2TJ1DN
At this meeting we have decided to focus on the following:
Licensing Policy Review
A presentation by the Licensing Enforcement Team can be updated to better address these issues
Late Night Levy
A short update and an opportunity for residents to ask questions
Community Infrastructure Levy
How we should spend our neighbourhood’s share
There will be a chance to talk more informally with your neighbours and local councillors.
Area Action Group meetings provide an opportunity for local councillors and neighbours to work together to resolve and take action on local issues in the Ward.
Please contact Denise Pittaway on 020 7974 3515 or email Denise.Pittaway@camden.gov.uk in advance of the meeting if you have any particular requirements.

‘Talk Cancer’ workshop 2nd December 2nd 1.30-4.30pm Angel Islington
We are now offering volunteers and health workers the chance to attend this workshop – for free – through our new bursary scheme.
Anyone who works or volunteers to improve the health and wellbeing of their community, can apply to attend Talk Cancer through our bursary scheme. You just need to complete an application form which can be downloaded from our website and send it back to talkcancer@cancer.org.uk

A Neighbourhood Forum and Neighbourhood Plan for Holborn
We’re starting this off with two hands-on workshops, facilitated by Angela of ImaginePlaces, with the aim to developing our Neighbourhood Forum and Neighbourhood Area Applications for Camden Council. We have organised another two public meetings this month.
18th November, 6pm to 9pm, HCA – Millman Street Resource Centre, 50 Millman St, London WC1N
entrance is via the entry phone door between 34 and 36 Millman Street
25th November- 6pm to 9pm
Blemundsbury TRA Hall, Dombey Street, London WC1N 3PF
Please bring a friend or a neighbour with you and spread the word.
It’s time to get involved and help shape Holborn’s future in a proactive way. Refreshments provided.

Charity and social enterprise management comes to the capital
Anglia Ruskin University are bringing their specialist course in Charity and Social Enterprise Management to London. The course is designed to help third sector people to develop their management and leadership capability, while also gaining a higher education qualification.
~ Fully supported online learning.
~ Optional workshops at ARU’s campus in central London in February and March.
~ The opportunity to network, support and share experience with others
~ Study topics such as leadership & management, marketing, finance, social enterprise, HR etc.
~ All assignments are focused on addressing real issues in the workplace
To find out more please visit www.anglia.ac.uk/csem or call 01245 686 707

Developing Partnerships in the Arts and Cultural Sectors
24th February 2016, 10 am- 4.15 pm, Cockpit Arts, London
Looking at the benefits of where, when and how to find the right partner, this course will offer a simple structure for developing and working in partnerships.
Full of practical techniques for working together with other organisations and individuals, the day will leave you equipped to successfully deliver youth arts projects and events through partnerships. The training will use an interactive approach to explore issues such as defining roles and setting realistic targets, along with troubleshooting for problem areas – including when and how to bow out gracefully if partnerships aren’t working!
Ideal if you are looking to work in partnership with other organisations to deliver youth arts projects
You will gain:
~ Tips for identifying and approaching suitable partners
~ Information on how to develop partnerships and partnership agreements
~ Techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of your partnerships
Cost: The fee for this course is £130, limited bursary places are available. 25% early bird discount for bookings made before the 24th December 2015.
Book your place at www.artswork.org.uk/event or contact Rachel Hall via rachelhall@artswork.org.uk / 02380 332491 for further advice and information.

Learn The Essentials of Inducting and Training Your Volunteers
This introductory-level training will give you all you need to know about inducting and training your volunteers well – giving them the best start with you for a great volunteering experience.
And helping you to avoid many problems down the line!
The Essentials of Inducting and Training Your Volunteers
Tuesday 24th November 2-5pm, @ West Euston Partnership in Euston, Free
To book your place and to find out more information have a look at Eventbrite.

Training For New Volunteer Centre Online Matching Tool (and Database) Volunteer Connect
Volunteer Connect will replace our use of the Do-it website (as well as our back-end database, reporting and matching tool).
We are planning a launch to the public in early December.
And that means that from December we will only promote your volunteering to people who want to volunteer in Camden if you are on Volunteer Connect.
With that in mind, we will be running a number of free masterclasses on how to use Volunteer Connect to add, amend and delete your volunteering opportunities.
We will offer two masterclasses on:
Monday 23rd November10am-1pm or 2pm-5pm at our office in Kentish Town
We have allowed three hours for each one, but it should only take an hour or two of your time to get you started.
You can book in for any of the masterclasses on eventbrite here.
If you have any questions about this, contact Rupal by email or phone 020 7424 9990.

Dementia Cafe
A friendly and supportive monthly café for people with dementia and their carers. The Café runs on the 1st Wednesday of each month 11.00am – 1pm. Next cafe is on 2nd December 2015
Refreshments are provided.
At Kentish Town Congregational Church, Kelly Street, London NW1 8PH
For further information call 0207 561 4820

Recovery College Courses Still Available October – December 2015
Being involved
Understanding Anxiety
Men and Masculinity and more.
Please email if you want to be sent the new prospectus for courses starting in January 2016
4 St Pancras Way, London NW1 0PE
Tel: 020 3317 6904 email: recovery.college@candi.nhs.uk
Opening hours10.00am – 4.00pm

London for All
London for All / LVSC have a full programme of courses available for the voluntary sector. Go to the London for All website for full details.

Camden Carers’ Service
Has a full range of events and activities for unpaid carers in Camden. Find out more on the Camden Carers’ Service website www.camdencs.org.uk/activities

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

Mind Yourself seeks Administration and Reception Worker
Islington, Term: Part time, temporary 20 hours per week, 9am-1pm [ exact working hours are negotiable] for 6 months
Salary: £12.50 per hour [25 days annual leave pro rata]
To provide an efficient and respectful reception service over the phone, by email and in
person to all service users, visitors, suppliers and partners of Mind Yourself
To provide administrative support to the Director, Trustees and staff team including office
management, general IT and secretarial support, written communications and organising
purchase of supplies
Closing date is 27th November. Interviews morning of 4th Dec. Expected start date is 4th January.
claire@mind-yourself.co.uk tel 020 7697 4753 web www.mind-yourself.co.uk

Holborn Community Association is recruiting an Administration and Marketing Apprentice
We have an exciting opportunity for you to train, earn and learn. Holborn Community Association (www.holborncommunity.co.uk) is offering an opportunity to an 18 or over Camden resident, Camden care leaver or former Camden Secondary School student (who is eligible to work in the UK and without a degree) to become an Administration and Marketing Apprentice.
Holborn Community Association is a voluntary organisation based in South of Camden.
• Contract length: 12 months
• Apprenticeship: Intermediate Apprenticeship in Business Administration (Level 2)
• Salary: £182 per week for months 1 to 6. £200 per week for months 7 to 12.
• Hours: 35 hours per week worked Monday-Friday including one evening per week until 7pm arranged with the successful applicant.
• Based: Holborn just off Lambs Conduit Street. Nearest tube station is Russell Square/Holborn.
• Start date: January 2016
To apply for this role you must:
– Be aged18 or over
– Be a Camden resident, Camden care leaver or former Camden secondary school student
– NOT have a university degree or other level 4 qualification
– NOT already have an NVQ 2 in Business administration or Customer Service
– Have a positive attitude towards teamwork and being able to work well with others.
For Further information please email: admin@holborncommunity.co.uk or call 02074052370 option 1
Closing Date 4th December

The Calthorpe Project seeks new Chair of Trustees
The Calthorpe Project, a charity and social enterprise in the rapidly changing area of King’s Cross in London, is looking for a new Chair of Trustees. Please see weblink below for more details:
https://reachskills.org.uk/opp/chair-trustees-needed-unique-multi-purpose-inner-city-green-oasis
This is a voluntary role, but would be ideal for someone who wants to ‘make their mark’ on an organisation for the benefit of local people and the environment. Applicants will need a track record of managing change, leadership and governance, and negotiating multiple stakeholder interests.
The Calthorpe Project has a 30 year history and a future full of potential. With your help the Calthorpe Project will continue to play a vital role in the London Borough of Camden for many years to come.

Alexandra Road Park Seeks Volunteers
This new park seeks volunteers who can help with conservation and promotion of Alexandra Road Park. Contact Jenny Kurktchieva, Jenny.Kurktchieva@camden.gov.uk or call 020 7974 2367.

Stonegrove Community Centre seeks Centre Director
Job Title: Centre Director
Salary: £37,476 plus performance bonus
40hrs per week (worked flexibly) Job Share would be considered
Over £4m is being invested in a new state of the art joint Community and Church Centre at Stonegrove in Edgware which will be ready for use by March 2016. This 975m2 purpose designed Centre is the result of years of consultation and will include two large halls, café, kitchen, nursery, meeting rooms, treatment room, offices and a chapel. The Joint Centre will be run by Stonegrove Community Trust, a new locally owned charity supported by London Borough Barnet, Family Mosaic, Diocese of London, and Barratt London.
For further information and application details, please email: info@sct.london
Closing date: 5pm Thursday 3rd December 2015.

Nafsiyat seeks Treasurer
We are looking for a person committed to our objectives to be the Treasurer at Nafsiyat. They will give guidance to the Managing Director to monitor the financial administration of the charity, and report to the Board of Trustees at regular intervals.
Download the full position description here.
If you are interested in this voluntary role or would like to know more, please contact recruitment@nafsiyat.org.uk

University College London’s GC Voluntary Sector Programme in 2015-16
Host a full-time team volunteer placement in June 2016
The UCL Volunteering Services Unit is looking for up to 25 community partners to participate in the Global Citizenship Voluntary Sector Programme 2016.
Each participating organisation will host a team of 4-8 UCL students who are passionate about the voluntary sector. That team will learn about working life in your organisation and complete a project of your choosing whose output will add value to your organisation.
The next programme takes place 31 May – 10 June 2016 and we are recruiting voluntary organisations to host placements now, at www.uclu.org/gcvoluntarysectororgs.

The Sherriff Centre seeks volunteers
Volunteers needed for a new over 60’s technology help project based in The Sherriff Centre, St James Church, NW6. We are looking for someone for a couple of hours a week who has some knowledge of mobile phones and laptops to answer simple queries over a cup of tea in the centre’s café.
Please contact Jane at hello@thesherriffcentre.co.uk

Kingsgate Community Centre – The Kilburn Grange Project seeks Deputy Team Leader
Closing date: Friday 27th November 5pm
Hours: Term time: 15 hours per week: 3 hours per day from 3pm to 6pm Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays 11am -3pm (Rotational)
Holiday Project: 8.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday (extended hours)
Rate of Pay: £12.00 an hour (qualified level 3 or above)
The project is run for children and young people between the ages of 8 and 14 inclusive (and young people with special needs and disabilities up to the age of 19).
The postholder will take a lead role with the Community Play and Youth Development Manager in the planning of a programme of activities designed to meet the needs of the children and young people in the area.
Kingsgate Community Centre, 107 Kingsgate Road, London , NW6 2JH
Tel: 0207 328 9480 Web: www.kingsgatecommunitycentre.org.uk email: info@kingsgatecc.org.uk

Nafsiyat seeks a Clinical Services Manager
Nafisyat is seeking a Clinical Services Manager to provide clinical leadership at Nafsiyat and contribute to the overall strategic direction of the charity. They will be responsible for the management of Nafsiyat’s clinical practices and the quality and safety of services provided by therapists.
The salary is £35,000 pro rata over 3 days (22.5 hours) per week.
If you are interested, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for this role to recruitment@nafsiyat.org.uk by 5pm on Tuesday December 15th, 2015.
Download the full JOB DESCRIPTION here: http://www.nafsiyat.org.uk/Documents/Uploads/36.pdf

Volunteer Treasurer role at Ransackers
We need a treasurer for an exciting 1 year project (and beyond): We are a small not – for –profit run by volunteers : we promote serious education for older people
The role includes: Keeping all accounts and proof of income & spend during and after project end, plus participation in budget creation for funding bids
Contact: hfarnworth@gmail.com or annateresalefort7@gmail.com

Are you looking to employ an assistant to help with your care needs? CamdenPAs can help you.
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If you have care needs, you can employ a PA to help you to live as independently as possible.
CamdenPAs features an online ‘marketplace’ for you to browse through a list of profiles of PAs in the borough. Profiles give details about the services they provide, their skills, experience and personal interests.
You can look through the list to find suitable matches and choose someone you like to help support you.
When you find a match you can contact the PA to arrange an interview and see how you get on. If you like them you can then work out contract details such as hours, duties and wages, and hire them.
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You can employ a PA whether you receive a direct payment or fund your own care. If you receive direct payments you can get support with the employment from Personalised Support In Camden or AgeUK Camden.
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Socially Responsible Recruiting
A new, award-winning skills matching service that connects employers with skilled and experienced people to do one-off or part-time jobs has launched in Camden, with a strong social benefit ethic.
“There is a very large number of people in Camden who are fantastically skilled and work-ready but are off the radar to employers because they’re not looking for full-time work and aren’t constantly scouring the job ads,” says Jonathan Collie, founder of Trading Times.
These people are highly skilled over 50s, and family carers. Trading Times brings them to you. It’s free to candidates. It costs you only £35, and only when you are connected to the perfect candidates.
Paul Fordham of Abbey Community Centre in Camden said: “”We posted our occasional job opportunity on Trading Times because we at the Abbey Community Centre recognise the value of the flexibility that can come with age. Trading Times offers a tailored means to directly target opportunities at an older group that the vast majority of other job sites simply do not seem to tap.”
Register at https://tradingtimes.org.uk/ and let Trading Times match you with the right local people for your needs.

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Office Space for Hire
Camden Cypriot Women’s Organisation in Kentish Town, have office space for hire within a community building which is centrally located, The building is a few minutes walk from Kentish Town tube and mainline services as well as various bus stops.
The office, which is spacious is roughly 6 metres square, fits 4 desks freely and has a corridor which is also good for use, would be suitable for meetings or one to one sessions. Both spaces are light and airy and a viewing is highly recommended. The building has step free access.
For further information or to view, please call Koula Ioannou on Tel: 0207 267 7194 or email koula@ccwo.org.uk

Office with Consulting Rooms to Let – Good Price, Great Location
VAC has a medium size office to let that would suit a small organisation needing space for approximately 4 or 5 desks. Unusually, we are able to offer a up to 4 private consulting rooms as well. Conveniently located in Kentish Town will all usual mod cons. Contact Kevin at VAC knunan@vac.org.uk

Have your say on health and wellbeing in Camden
Camden’s Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) want your views on how health and wellbeing can be improved across the borough.
The HWB exists to improve the health and wellbeing of Camden residents and reduce health inequalities across the borough. It brings together leaders across the health and care system to provide leadership on a range of complex challenges which impact on the health of local people.
The Board has developed a new draft Joint Health & Wellbeing Strategy – which sets out the actions they plan to take to improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities in Camden.
The strategy sets out five priority areas which work will focus on:
1. Healthy weight, health lives – making Camden a place where everyone has the opportunity to achieve and maintain a healthy weight
2. Reducing alcohol-related harm – working together to reduce health inequalities, crime, disorder and offending
3. Resilient families – working with partners to reduce families’ dependency on services and focusing on what they need to support themselves
4. The first 1,001 days – ensuring the support we provide from pregnancy and through the first two years of life focuses on the most important outcomes for children
5. Ensuring good mental health for all – promoting positive mental health, improving outcomes for people with serious and long-term conditions and preventing suicide wherever possible.
We want to find out your thoughts, views and experiences on the draft strategy. You can make your views heard, either as an individual or an organisational basis, from now until Monday 30 November in the following ways:
Online – complete an online questionnaire at www.camden.gov.uk/hwb
Email – send your views to jhws@camden.gov.uk
Post – write to us at Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy Consultation, London Borough of Camden, Public Health, 8th Floor, 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG. Or by going to the consultation page and completing the online survey https://consultations.wearecamden.org/culture-environment/camdens-jhws-2016-2018

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 join for FREE. To take advantage of this offer just fill in the membership on the online form here.