Voluntary Action Camden e-bulletin 21st February 2020

North Central London Social Prescribing Event

Thursday 12th of March from 12.30pm. Lift Islington, 45 White Lion St, N1
This event aims to celebrate what has been achieved so far and plan how we can collectively grow and strengthen social prescribing provision.
The event is open to anyone working in NCL who is involved or interested in social prescribing.
There is a great deal of good work happening across NCL and this is an opportunity to support people to share and learn from each other.
Information and bookings at online.

A Crash Course in Cloudspotting

At Swiss Cottage Gallery (inside the Swiss Cottage Library) until Sat 29th Feb
It tells the stories of Camden residents who need to rest throughout the day, often in public. It’s an ode to invisible disability and acts of bravery we don’t see. Audience are invited to lie down for the 25 minute piece, and to rest amidst the light show created by 30 lights.

New Home for Volunteer Centre Camden

VCC is now based in Kentish Town Community Centre, 17 Busby Place, NW5.  Email and phone numbers remain the same. https://volunteercentrecamden.org.uk/

Camden Intergenerational Network Meeting

Wednesday 1st April 2020, from 2-4pm
Age UK Camden, Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Square WC1H 9NA
The theme of this meeting is: Looking to the future
Stephen Burke from United for All Ages and other guest speakers will discuss what the future looks like regarding intergenerational practice.
National Intergenerational Week takes place from 23rd-29th March.
RSVP for the network meeting by Friday 6th March to Corinna Gray via email ageingbetterincamden@ageukcamden.org.uk or phone 020 7239 0400

WEP AGM

WEP’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday 27 February 2020, 7.00pm – 8.00pm at WEP. rsvp to sharon@westeuston.org  web: WEP

Cooperation Town Co-op Development Day

Saturday, 22 February, hosted by Cooperation Kentish Town, in London NW5.
Following the establishment of the first Cooperation Town food co-op in London, Cooperation Town organisers called on activists everywhere to join our mission to start a network of community-led, self organised food co-ops on every estate, in every town!
This workshop, organised with trainers from Radical Routes, is an invitation to take part in the collective scaling up of the project.
Sat 22 February, 11am-5pm at Ingestre Community Centre, Ingestre Road
Tickets at Eventbrite.  More information here.

Free Monthly Family Cooking Classes

For Somers Town (and Regent’s Park) families
2nd Saturday of every month 3.45pm to 7pm
At Somers Town Community Association, 150 Ossulston Street, NW1
All ages welcome, accompanied by guardian
No-cut (safety) gloves provided for children. Halal friendly and vegan
facebook.com/lifeafterhummus | info@lifeafterhummus.com

Dementia Club at Kentish Town Sports Centre

Third Thursday of every month from 1pm to 3pm
The next session is Thursday 20th February, 1-3pm
Attendance is free, each session aims to provide professional advice, gentle exercise to music and fun activities in a social atmosphere served with tea, coffee and cakes. A GP is also available to answer any medical concerns.
For information, call Lisa 07956 858 913 or visit www.dementiaclubuk.org.uk

SHAK News

Find out what’s happening in the South Hampstead and Kilburn area in the SHAK newsletter.

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

Partners for Health 2020

Grants are available for projects that can demonstrate:
~ Positive outcomes for people facing significant barriers to health
~ A new approach or a thoughtful development of service
~ Partnership between health and community organisations.
Grants range between £3,000 and £10,000 ( in previous years the average award is £5,000). Usually for one year beginning in 2020.
Apply online via the London Catalyst website www.londoncatalyst.org.uk/grants
The deadline for applications is 5:00pm on Thursday 21 May 2020

Grants from The London Marathon Charitable Trust

The London Marathon Charitable Trust have announced £5.2m new funding to maintain and increase participation in physical activity by building, renovating or modernising facilities in London and Surrey.
~ Small Grants £5,000 – £50,000.
~ Major Grants £50,001 – £250,000.
2020 grant application deadlines: 11 March, 27 May, 10 September, 10 December.
www.lmct.org.uk   www.connectsport.co.uk/london-marathon-charitable-trust

Change in Action

Do you have an idea for a project that is co-designed by young people? A project provides access to new opportunities; and promotes alternative, positive pathways? Are young people aged 11-25 in Camden involved?  Youth led social action can include a variety of projects.
If you have a suitable project  please read the guidance notes and eligibility on Young Camden Foundation’s website.
Contact: grants@youngcamdenfoundation.org.uk   Deadline: 28 Feb 2020

Camden Community Festival Fund

The fund is now open for applications. All community festivals and events that receive a grant will also receive a waiver of all non-statuary fees and charges which include road closures, trading licenses and parking suspensions. The process for grant applications will be managed directly by Camden Events Service.
Deadline for grant applications is 29 February. All funding decisions will be announced by 31 March.

Right to Thrive small grants for community projects:

Have an idea to improve mental health and wellbeing at a community level? Thrive LDN has launched a grant scheme that is designed to support the mental health and wellbeing of Londoners who may experience higher levels of unfair treatment or discrimination. The scheme will award grants ranging from £500 to £10,000 in order to fund grassroots projects – by organisations or by individuals – that work with intersectional or marginalised communities.
Full details here
The deadline for applications is 9am, Monday 2nd March 2020. righttothrive@groundwork.org.uk or 020 7239 1390.

The HS2 Camden Fund

The Camden Fund aims to strengthen the sense of place and alleviate the disruption of the development of HS2 on local people. Aims:
1. A Happier and Healthier Camden
2. A Better Connected Camden
3. A Stronger Voluntary and Community Sector
Closing date: 14th May 2020. Full details at Camden Giving.

Financial Governance for Trustees

Tuesday, 3 March from 5:30 to 7:30
This 2 hour course is tailored for both experienced and new trustees who want better understanding of their charities finances and what to look out for. The workshop addresses key points in financial management and is a practical session whereby participants can look at reports and read and understand them. We’ll Cover
~ Management accounts and how to read them
~ Yearend accounts and statutory requirements
~ Budgets
~ Cash flow
~ Procedures and good practice
Book online on the VAC Training Calendar.

New IT & Digital Capacity Building Programme

VAC is pleased to announce the launch of our new IT and digital capacity building for the sector, delivered in Partnership with CITA and WCIT. Taking on your priorities from our recent survey, we will be delivering a series of FREE 2 hour workshops covering a whole range of topics from getting started with new IT systems, social media use and strategy, website and CRM development through to data protection, compliance and digital strategy.  Please visit our website for more information, download the programme and book your place.

Successful Premises Management – Making the most of your property.

The Ethical Property Foundation is running a free property workshop for non-profit organisations in partnership with Voluntary Action Camden.
Wednesday 26th February at Charlie Ratchford Centre, NW1
10am – 1.30pm Workshop and Lunch (included)
1.30pm – 3.30pm Confidential 1:1 Advice Clinic
Book at Eventbrite.

Safeguarding Courses:

Safeguarding Introduction: Protecting Children in the Community (Level 2)
Introductory course designed for all those who work directly with children, young people or their families. Open to all those who have had little or no safeguarding training before.
Enquire for dates of next course.

Safeguarding Advance: Developing knowledge and understanding. (Level 3)
For those who frequently work with or deliver services to children and their families. Course provides essential information that your organisation / group needs to understands it’s legal obligations in regards to child protection procedures and up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation.
Please contact: Dianne Carlton Ogunyemi, our Community Partnership Advisor Lead tfor future dates as  well as customised Safeguarding training enquires.
Tel: 020 7 284 6575 | Email: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk email (Mon – Wed)

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

Camden Supplementary Schools Consultation-New Date

5 March 2020 10am to 12pm
All Supplementary Schools in Camden are invited to give their input on Young Camden Foundation’s recent grants programme (SSNF2019). YCF would like to learn more about supplementary schools’ challenges and opportunities.
At Triton Café, next to 20 Triton Street at the back of Regents Place, 338 Euston Road, London, NW1.  RSVP: info@youngcamdenfoundation.org.uk

Celebrating 50 years the Brandon Centre

Thursday 19 March 6:00 – 8:00 at Triton Cafe, 17-19 Triton Street, NW1
The Brandon Centre is an innovative and welcoming young people’s charity providing mental health, contraception and wellbeing services to local people and communities across London.  Details and booking at Eventbrite.

Holborn Community Association – half term trip to Somerset House

Free tickets for young people to see multi-media art exhibition 24/7, at Somerset House on Saturday 22nd February. Info and to book here

All Ways Network (AWN) – Charity Mingle 2020 event

27th February, 6 – 8pm New Road Hotel, Whitechapel, E1
AWN’s first networking event for small muslim led charities. Bringing together charities and not-for-profits serving the UK Muslim community. Register here.

Camden Resilient Families Practice Model Celebration

24th February 2020, 9.15am-11.30am at 5 Pancras Square.
The Resilient Families Framework is the name given to Camden early help’s way of working. Please book your place at the celebration at Eventbrite

The GLA and Sponsor Refugees Community Sponsorship Scheme information session

City Hall, Thursday 20th February, 18:00 – 20:00
The Community Sponsorship Scheme is a practical way for communities to help transform the lives of a refugee family who is being resettled to the UK.  More information here.
Register for the event here.  Questions to Ayham.Alsuleman@london.gov.uk.

Camden’s Annual CYP and Families Provider Event

Wed, 11 March 9.00 – 2.00pm at Lumen United Reformed Church & Community Centre URC, 88 Tavistock Place, WC1H
Each delegate will also have an opportunity to attend two workshops.
Lunch and networking 1pm.  Book at Eventbrite.
Please confirm your dietary requirements by contacting Sandra Soteriou at Sandra.soteriou@camden.gov.uk.

Volunteer Managers’ Forum for Networking & Peer Support

Wednesday 19th February, 10am-12pm in Camden to discuss all things volunteer management with volunteer managers in Camden, and beyond.
Get in touch with Shafia  at VCC for the promo code

Free Carbon Monoxide Awareness workshop

24th April 9.30 to 12.30 at RCN, 20 Cavendish Square, W1G 0RN
The Gas Safe Charity is working with the Royal College of Nursing to deliver a free half day carbon monoxide workshop aimed at any front line staff and volunteers who deliver their services in the homes of vulnerable people.
To book a free place, please email thinkco@gassafecharity.org.uk

Talking for Wellbeing

Taster session. Thursday 6th March, 4:00 – 6:00pm. Then you can:
• Come to Talk for Health cafes;
• Do our in-depth 4-day Talk for Health Programme.
• Follow these with ongoing groups for strong peer networks.
Register here to attend the next Taster or for more information contact info@talkforhealth.co.uk or call/text 02034 093201

Mental Health Matters event

How do LGBT+ people experience local services and what is the effect on their mental health and wellbeing?  Speakers:
Monty Moncrieff MBE, Chief Executive of London Friend, a charity promoting the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people.
Ben Hoff Ph.D, Clinical Lead for Mental Health at sexual health charity Spectra, where he heads up counselling and mindfulness provision.
Thursday 27 February, 6pm  at St Pancras Conference Hall, St Pancras Hospital, 4 St Pancras Way, NW1 0PE.  Details here.

Abbey Community Centre is looking for a part time volunteer coordinator

To ensure the efficient and effective co-ordination and development of the centre’s volunteer recruitment, recognition, and impact reporting.
Part time 38 hours per month (typically 8 hours weekly). Actual salary £6,156 (£24,570 F.T.E.). Pro-rata 30 days leave annually plus bank holidays.
The successful candidate will have at least one full year’s experience in a similar role and be able to demonstrate that they’re appropriately skilled.
For more information: https://abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk/index.php/jobs/ closing date Monday 24th Feb 2020, 10am.

NRCSE Quality Development Advisor

£18,000-£19,200 (pro rata f/t salary £30-32k) for 3 days per week + benefits
To support supplementary schools within the London boroughs of Barnet, Hammersmith & Fulham and Westminster through provision of mentoring and guidance towards safeguarding and quality assurance.
Full details and how to apply on the website.

Camden Community Connectors Administrator (AUC/ABC)

14 hours per week. £23,628 to £24,927pa (pro rata) + 6% contributory pension
(Initial 6-month contract with the possibility of an extension)
You will be a good communicator, have excellent computer skills, and be able to work in a team. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail as well as excellent organisational and time management skills are required.
For further details and an application form visit our website.
Closing date: Friday 13th March 9am. Interview date: Wednesday 18th March

Lifting Limits is looking for a Development Officer

Lifting Limits, a charity with a mission to challenge gender stereotyping and promote gender equality in and through education, is seeking a passionate and entrepreneurially minded fundraiser with a track record in the small charity sector.  Deadline for applications is 9th March.  For full details and to apply visit our website https://www.liftinglimits.org.uk/job-opportunities/.

Bluebird Care Camden & Hampstead Carers careers event

Tuesday 3rd March 2:30pm to 4:30pm
St Pancras and Somers Town Living Centre, 2 Ossulston St, Kings Cross, NW1
Whether you are an individual looking for a new career choice or representing an organisation, all are welcome.
To book your place at this careers event please contact Michael Auton: 07862 253514  michaelautonconsultancy@gmail.com  bluebirdcare.co.uk/camden

The St Giles-in-the-Fields & Bloomsbury United Charity Seeks Trustee

The trust are looking for a trustee who can bring their knowledge/experience of supporting older people to the charity to ensure meeting the needs of almshouse residents, thinking about now and into the future.
To find out more or apply please email Hazel Capper, Clerk to the Trustees, at clerk@stgilescharities.org.uk enclosing a CV and a covering letter outlining why you are interested in the role, by Friday 28th February.

Henna Asian Women’s Group seeks Chair and Trustees

Henna are looking for people from a range of backgrounds, with different experience and skills, who can give commitment and time to help us develop our future strategy and financial stability.
Please contact Rafat Kiani directly on rafat_hennaorg@yahoo.co.uk for further information alongside a Job Description.

LAWRS are looking for committed and motivated Latin American women to join our team

Please take a look at our current job vacancies and find the job descriptions, application and equal opportunities forms at  CharityJob website:  Operations Manager, Counselling and Psychotherapy Coordinator; Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Advice Caseworker – Spanish Speaker; Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Service Manager.  Closing date 27th Feb.

Community Connectors/Volunteers Recruiting Now

Elfrida are always looking for enthusiastic people to become Community Connectors to support parents/carers and their families living in Camden.
ER offer full training covering the key skills for the role, so no qualifications needed. You will receive 1:1 support, out of pocket expenses and be a part of a local network. Next training course end of March/beginning of April 2020.
You can help by sharing parenting tips, offering practical support to those who need it and using your skills to help organise group activities for families and their children.
If you are interested, want more information or to reserve your place contact Jill  Jill@elfridacamden.org.uk or call 07939877745 for a chat.

Volunteer with VAC and develop experience and skills in public health

VAC provide training, and work opportunities for Camden volunteers who can commit 2 hours per week.
We offer free Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH) training to volunteer as a Community Links volunteer, part of a new Care Navigation and Social Prescribing service in Camden. Community Links volunteers signpost residents to community based activities and help with formal referrals where community based activities are needed alongside clinical care.
Contact: Mandira Manandhar, Community Links Co-ordinator (Mon, Tues and Thurs) 020 7284 6550/6573 or email: mmanandhar@vac.org.uk

Reception and Greeting Volunteers in Chalk Farm

VAC are recruiting volunteer receptionists to be the first point of contact for visitors. You will be an important member of the VAC team of volunteers and staff and will have access to training and ongoing support.
Contact Kevin Nunan at VAC on 020 7284 6557 or knunan@vac.org.uk

Want to Share a Skill, Space or Equipment?

Simply add your request to Comoodle Camden, the new local online sharing platform which facilitates sharing for community benefit.

Need a Meeting Room near Chalk Farm?

VAC has 3 new rooms to hire out for Events/Training, etc. at  the Charlie Ratchford Centre in Chalk Farm.
There is a large room for up to 60 people, ideal for large events.
The training room can hold up to 20 people comfortably for training/workshops
The Lounge is a open area for anything that is not confidential and can hold up to 20 people. Smartboard, level access throughout, reasonable prices.
Rates and full details on the VAC website. Special rates for Camden networks.

Coronavirus Prevention

The Government and the NHS have published a useful poster that can be put up in the workplace to remind people how to keep germs at bay. Further information about the virus is available on the government website.

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