VAC Weekly Newsletter
21st January 2022
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VAC Membership
We are offering free membership to local organisations and groups interested in contributing to a stronger Voluntary and Community Sector in Camden. As a member you will have access to high quality advice and guidance, local networks, and support to grow and develop your organisation. Click the link above to learn more about the benefits of becoming a member and join for free.
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This week’s newsletter has a refreshed layout.
Look out for some of the latest funding available to your organisation in the funding section below and some new projects and programmes highlighted in the latest news.
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See the Funding pages on VAC’s website for all the latest information.
Alternatively, Camden Voluntary and Community groups can contact us for Grant Finder help here
Access the Idox Camden 4 Community grant search here.
Camden Giving: We Make Camden Kit
In partnership with Camden citizens and Camden Council, Camden Giving are funding great ideas that will make Camden a better place.
The ‘We Make Camden Kit’ gives money and support to Camden residents and community groups who have great ideas for their communities. Residents and community groups can apply via Camden Giving’s website to receive up to £1,500 to deliver ideas that make a difference for the community. Residents can also receive support with insurance, safeguarding and connections to make their ideas a success.
For more information and to apply click here.
Fund to Improve Adult Learning through Technology – New Applications Invited.
Application deadline: 9th February 2022 at 5pm.
Funding is available for organisations across all sectors undertaking projects that use digital technology to develop new services or improve access and delivery of adult vocational learning in the UK
For more information, click here
Funding to Equip Disadvantaged People with Communication Skills for Employment.
Application deadline: 2nd May 2022
Grants of up to £5,000 will support a project or running costs for a charity that equips disadvantaged people (aged 18 and over) with the communication skills ready for employment.
For more information, click here
Fund for School Breakfast Clubs across UK Reopens.
Schools across the United Kingdom can now apply now for funding to support breakfast club initiatives. A limited number of grants are available with priority being given to School’s falling into specific categories.
For more information, click here
Rosa’s Rise Fund
Application deadline: 31st January 2022 at 5pm
This fund provides organisational development funding for Black and minoritised-led women’s and girls’ organisations across the UK..
For more information, click here
Tackling Food Inaccessibility Fund:
This fund is open for applications until 28th January 2022
Camden citizens are working with the Camden Giving, Camden Food Poverty Alliance and Camden Council to provide funds to organisations involved in tackling food inaccessibility.
Charities, community interest companies, TRA’s, schools, charitable incorporated organisations and community benefit societies are all welcome to apply.
Grants of up to £7,500 are available for organisations providing food access to Camden residents and/or services that help people affected by food inaccessibility.
For more information and to apply visit here.
Hubbub have opened their Community Fridge Fund
Applications open until 1st February 2022
The fund offers funding of up to £4000 to set up a fridge and join Hubbub’s Community Fridge Network.
Please visit here for more information and to apply.
Funding Opportunities for Camden’s Childrens Charities
The Childhood Trust is London’s Child Poverty charity, dedicated to alleviating the impact of poverty on children and young people living in the capital. The Childhood Trust offers financial support to children’s charities through matching funding campaigns. For more information email campaigns@childhoodtrust.org.uk
NAVCA Funders List
A useful list of small trusts and foundations most useful to small charities.
Lists of Emergency Funders
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NCL CCG briefing: latest developments within the COVID-19 vaccination programme
The North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group is organising a pan-NCL Covid-19 briefing event on the latest developments within the COVID-19 vaccination programme for system staff, VCS colleagues and community leaders on 27th January. It aims to provide information to staff and help answer their questions so that they are then better able to talk to residents.
Register for this event here
There will be time for questions but colleagues need to send them in advance [no later than Tuesday 25 January] to nclccg.communications@nhs.net
Laamiga introduces new project: Athena
Free online workshops for woman from a black, minority ethnic, migrant, or refugee background, living in Camden or Islington
As part of the continuous support to women from black, minority ethnic, migrant, or refugee backgrounds, Laamiga introduces their new project, Athena, which aims to help women improve their confidence with personal finance and gain financial independence.
Starting from 25th March 2022, women can attend online workshops once a month for six months. These workshops will be delivered by experts, covering topics such as introduction to the UK financial system, budgeting & savings, credit & debit, financial fraud, how to save energy costs, etc.
If you would like to have further information about Athena and the registration process, don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Emua Ali (Laamiga’s Coordinator) at info@laamiga.org or call 0208 257 7317.
Camden & Islington LGBT History Month: February 2022
forum+ is very proud to present a fantastic programme of activities and events celebrating LGBT History Month. Camden and Islington’s rich LGBT history will be highlighted in this very special collection of activities and events which celebrate the culture, lives and experiences of the local LGBT community. We invite all the community to join the festivities and explore local LGBT history through exhibitions, book groups, film screenings, spoken word, history talks and more!
To learn more about the programme of events click here
Learn about how Arts Council England can fund your project in London. (Webinar)
Thursday 27 January: 3pm – 4.30pm
This is a webinar for first-time applicants to National Lottery Project Grants and the first London-wide advice-giving webinar.
It is aimed at people in London who have either not applied for project grants before, or who may have only a basic awareness of the fund.
To learn more and to register, click here
The WhatsApp Winter Health Communications Group will be launched next week.
If you are a voluntary, community or social enterprise partner in Camden and would like to be updated on the latest messages from the NCL winter resilience communications and engagement campaign; please email a mobile telephone number to: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk
Nafsiyat Intercultural Therapy Centre: Cultural Competence Workshops via Zoom
Various dates
This workshop aims to enhance participants’ self-awareness, empathic knowledge and understanding of other cultures.
These workshops draw on clinical examples and work as well as the intercultural experience to put forward the processes involved in working at the juncture of the client’s inner and outer experiences. The evocation of shame and avoidance in the dyadic or group encounter of intersecting differences and sameness will also be explored. “Any clinical encounter that does not take into account the client’s whole life experience and does not consider their race, culture, gender or social values, can only fragment that person.” (Jafar Kareem, co-founder of Nafsiyat Intercultural Therapy Centre). In the workshop Jafar’s quote will be applied to societal/individual assumptions with regards to racism and sexism. There will be an opportunity for participants to work on some of their own material from their practice.
For pricing and more details click here
Queen’s Crescent Community Association (QCCA) Youth Services + upcoming sporting events
QCCA Senior Youth Club:
13 – 19yrs.
Mondays & Fridays from 6pm – 9pm.
Includes – Football tournament, Gym Sessions, Gaming (PS4), Cooking, IT Suite, Mentoring & More!
To sign up, please contact: Youth@qcca.org.uk or call: 0207 267 6635
Address: 170 Weedington Rd, London NW5 4NU
QCCA Girls Only Multisport:
10 – 16yrs.
Tuesdays from 6:30pm – 8pm.
QCCA Junior Basketball:
9 – 12yrs.
Wednesdays from 5pm – 6pm.
QCCA Middlesex Cricket:
8 – 12yrs.
Thursdays from 5pm – 6:30pm
To book the sports above, please contact: Frances@qcca.org.uk or call: 020 7267 6635
Address: 170 Weedington Rd, London NW5 4NU
QCCA Soca Fitness Dance:
Adult Women Only.
Tuesdays from 11:30am – 12:30pm.
To book your space, please contact: Sarah@qcca.org.uk or call: 020 7267 6635
Address: 170 Weedington Rd, London NW5 4NU
All activities above are free.
Free Outdoor Gym Sessions
First session Tuesday 1st February 2022
Camden Council are partnering with Arsenal in the Community’s Health Programme to offer free outdoor gym sessions.
Sessions are every Tuesday on the Polygon Road Open Space.
Women’s session: 10am – 11am
Mixed Session: 11am – 12pm
No experience necessary and all abilities welcome.
King’s Cross Community Hub Competition
Submission deadline: 28 February 2022
King’s Cross and New London Architecture (NLA) is inviting individuals, community groups and local enterprises to put forward ideas and proposals for how to transform 2-storey premises on Beaconsfield Street into a new community offer for local residents
All ideas are welcome! The only condition is that the space is to be used to benefit the local community
For more information click here
Sadler’ Wells Theatre Ticket offer
Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!
£9 tickets for performances on Tue 25, Wed 26, Thu 27 Jan at 7.30pm and Matinee on Thu 27 Jan at 2.30pm
To book please call the Box Office on 020 7863 8000 or go online and use the promo code: NUTCRACKER4
* Please note that these tickets are limited and will be sold on first come basis and there is a £3 transaction fee for phone or online bookings.
For more information please click here
Please note
As you will probably know Kevin Nunan has retired as the VAC CEO. Please send any information that you would like included in our weekly newsletter to social@vac.org.uk
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VAC Events
Keep in eye on our Events Calendar to book and for more info.
19th January 2022 Voluntary Action Forum: Happy New Year!
This was the first Voluntary Action Forum for the new year which was an opportunity to share your upcoming work and news for 2022, and hear about some new developments, events, and important consultations in the borough!
Watch the recording and see the highlighted information here
GDPR Training Resources
The video, slides and comprehensive notes from the two recent VAC online training sessions on GDPR are now available on the website. These will help you understand the theory and legal framework of the GDPR with practical steps on how to remain compliant.
Past Voluntary Action Forums: Resources
You can find presentations, recordings and resources from past forums here.
Safeguarding Courses:
More details on the VAC website: https://vac.org.uk/
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R Space Forum: Improve Camden’s Drug and Alcohol services
26th January 2022 – 12-1pm
A chance to share your views and suggestions to help improve local drug and alcohol services
Zoom meeting ID: 943 2943 7069
Passcode: 952520
Contact Elithiah for more information at camdenserviceuser@shp.org.uk
Camden autism and race equality project survey
open until 21st January 2022
Camden autism and race equality project are inviting autistic adults from an African, Asian, Caribbean or minority ethnic background to help develop an action plan.
If you live in Camden, we’d like to know what support you receive and what would help you live your life better. Please take part in this short survey here
Contact Tracey Bignall to find out more about the Camden Race Equality Project: tracey@racefound.org.uk or call 07793 239567
Age UK Camden Information & Advice Team launch a new Project
This Age UK Camden project plans to raise awareness of Scams Prevention and Support.
The project will operate on two levels:
Firstly, we will be able to provide one-to-one support for any Camden resident aged 50+ who have concerns about scams, who have been victim of a scam or they would just like more information and tips of how to avoid scams
Secondly, we will be offering and delivering group talks and presentations across the Borough of Camden. We will focus on organisations that support older people, community groups, social groups, sheltered housing schemes etc.
If you or your organisation would like to organise support or would like more information please contact ann-marie.carrol@ageukcamden.org.uk or paul.webley@ageukcamden.org.uk
Fully-funded university places for 2022 with Camden Scholarships
The course starts in September 2022 and the deadline to apply is midnight on 20 May 2022
The Council is working with Hult International Business School to help Camden residents of all ages to realise their potential through life-changing scholarship opportunities – with fully-funded courses starting in September.
Hult is also offering a fully-funded one-year intensive postgraduate Master of International Business degree – including practical experience with a social enterprise or small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). .
Find out more and apply here
New UCL resource for voluntary sector:
The Community Research Initiative’s newest service for the voluntary sector – the Community Noticeboard! We’re aiming to offer an open, easy-to-use way for charities, community organisations, and local authorities to benefit from UCL!
Organisations that are registered with us can post ideas for research; these don’t need to be super developed and I can help with this part. The ideas are then posted on the Noticeboard for master’s students to browse. We will connect students and organisations with similar interests to Co-design the posted ideas and hopefully get a project up and running over the summer.
For more information please contact a.laybourne@ucl.ac.uk
GLA Consultation – evidence base for the NEXT London Plan
The deadline for submissions is the 31 January 2022
This is an open consultation about what evidence people think should be considered when developing the NEXT London Plan (which has to be done every five years and takes several years to develop).
This is the chance for groups to engage on their own terms with the process. The GLA are especially keen to hear from those who are under-represented in the planning consultation world.
Learn more here
Elizabeth House Community Centre: Winter Wellness Project
January – April 2022
The project is for people aged 65 and over in Camden and Islington and aims to help with issues such as welfare and benefits advice, housing repairs, lowering energy bills, health services, making homes warmer etc.
If you are interested in this Winter Wellness service, please ring 07515 410 139 / 0207 690 1300 or email community@elizabeth-house.org.uk
Thriving Communities webinar: Physical Activity and Social Prescribing
25 January 2022, 3-4pm
‘We Are Undefeatable’ – overcoming barriers to physical activity and how social prescribing can be part of the solution
Sign up or learn more here
Support to Camden residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Are you working with a Camden resident who is homeless or at risk? Beam can support them into a new job.
Residents can use Beam’s platform to raise funds for training, technology (e.g. laptops and smartphones), childcare, travel to work and work attire. Beam’s caseworkers provide 1-1 support with CVs, applications and interview skills. Through Beam, residents also get priority access to local jobs with 90+ employer partners.
To refer clients, visit beam.org/refer or contact referrals@beam.org
Arts 4 Dementia programme: Current Workshops
Art School with Central Saint Martins
Fridays, 3pm-5pm, 11 Feb – 1 April
BA fine Art students from Central Saint Martins will act as facilitators, guiding participants through a variety of artistic practices from traditional to digital art forms. The participants will receive a tote bag with all the art materials required for the course. No previous art experience is required.
The course will start on Zoom due to potential University closures in the new year with the hopes of holding some of the sessions at the Central Saint Martins campus in Granary Square, Kings Cross.
Art Wednesdays
Wednesdays 2pm – 3pm, Ongoing
A weekly virtual opportunity for people with early-stage dementia and carers to socialise, engage creatively, share experiences and ideas – and enjoy a laugh – in an online video group chat via Zoom.
Places are limited so please get in touch to secure a place. You can email emily@arts4dementia.org.uk or call 020 3633 9954
To learn more, click here
Funding Webinar
12.30-1pm, 1st February 2022, via Zoom
Easyfundraising are running a free online funding webinar to explain how easyfundraising works for community groups and voluntary sector organisations, how to get started and how to make the most of their services.
Register here
Learn more about easyfundraising here
LIFT employability courses
LIFT is a partnership between 4 boroughs (Islington, Camden, Hackney and Tower Hamlets) and seeks to inspire diverse residents with a career in the knowledge economy (tech, creative production or life sciences), thus addressing under representation in this growing sector and creating a more inclusive economy. Camden council is rolling out this support to service users across the borough, especially focusing on Euston, King’s Cross and Somers town. LIFT can also offer individual support for service users to help them get onto relevant training courses or access jobs, apprenticeships and paid internships.
LIFT is looking especially to reach out to service users facing multiple barriers to employment through ethnicity, disability or limited educational attainment.
Get in touch with cina.aissa@islington.gov.uk who is the LIFT Community engagement officer for Camden, or visit www.liftfutures.london to find out more.
Free NCFE Level 2 courses in Camden from New Challenge
IT User Skills – teaching vital skills for Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Information, Advice and Guidance – providing learners with knowledge and best practice in signposting and referring clients to appropriate services to meet their needs
Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace – This qualification is designed for any learner that wants to raise their awareness of mental health and the problems that can cause mental ill health
Learn more here
Fun, Fitness & Socialising with Silverfit
Talacre Community Sports Centre NW5 3AF: Fridays at 11:45.
Looking for a new way to get active and meet friends too?
Silverfit Charity has just started indoor fitness classes in Camden and would love for you to come along and join them.
Classes are fun, help burn fat, increase core strength and are suitable for all abilities!
Sessions are FREE and open to anyone 45+. Try them out on Friday
Find out more and to book here, contact pete@silverfit.org.uk or ring 07901 504903
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Opening Doors London: Trans and Non-Binary+ Engagement Office
Application deadline: 5pm 2nd February 2022
14 hours per month (flexible)
As Opening Doors’ Trans and Non-Binary+ Engagement Officer, you will review current services to help shape future direction, help develop events and groups that are accessible and safe for people from these communities and promote and strengthen the relationship between OD and trans and non-binary+ people. This role will also involve working alongside the OD team and volunteers to develop new initiatives to meet the needs of trans and non-binary+ people in reducing social isolation, loneliness and improving health and wellbeing.
To apply or for more information, click here
Opening Doors London: BAME/PoC Engagement Officer
Application deadline: 5pm, 2nd February 2022
14 hours per month (flexible)
As Opening Doors’ BAME/PoC Engagement Officer you will review current services to help shape future direction, help develop events and groups that are accessible and safe for people from these communities and promote and strengthen the relationship between OD and BAME/PoC communities. This role will also involve working alongside the OD team and volunteers to develop new initiatives to meet the needs of these communities in reducing social isolation, loneliness and improving health and wellbeing.
To apply or for more information, click here
Age UK Camden: Current Vacancies
Clinical Lead Counsellor (ageuk.org.uk)
Closing date: Monday 31st January 2022
21 hours. Permanent
We are looking for an experienced Counsellor/Psychotherapist with organisational skills to take the clinical lead position in our highly regarded Counselling and Psychotherapy service for adults aged 55 and over in the borough of Camden.
For more information, click here
Social Prescribing Link Worker (ageuk.org.uk)
Closing date: Monday 31st January 2022
35hrs/ week: 12 months Fixed term contract
The Camden Care Navigation and Social Prescribing service is looking to recruit a Social Prescribing Link Worker to join this vibrant team. Their work is supporting Camden adults, operating as a door to services and opportunities, matching people with appropriate support to manage their health and wellbeing.
For more information, click here
Care Navigator role with Age UK Camden
Closing date: 5pm, 31st January 2022
35hrs/ week: Permanent
The Camden Care Navigation and Social Prescribing service is looking to recruit a Care Navigator to join this vibrant team. Their work is supporting Camden adults, operating as a door to services and opportunities, matching people with appropriate support to manage their health and wellbeing.
For more information, click here
THE CARAF Centre’s Sunshine Day Nursery: Nursery deputy manager (MAT cover) to start in mid-March 2022
Application deadline: 14th February 2022
40 hours per week
We are looking for a passionate deputy manager (MAT Cover) here at THE CARAF Centre’s Sunshine Day Nursery, which is a fun, exciting nursery situated near queen’s Crescent Market.
As a deputy Manager you will be supporting nursery manager to lead and manage a team of the childcare practitioners who are responsible for providing first class care to children within local community, but also providing mentorship to colleagues at all levels in the absence of the nursery manager
For more information, click here
Lifting Limits: Programme Manager
Closing date: 6th February
Lifting Limits are looking for someone who can bring fantastic organisational and people skills as we increase our capacity to reach growing numbers of schools with our gender equality programme.
For more details and how to apply, click here
Lauderdale House: Education and Outreach Officer (Heritage and Arts)
Closes: Monday 24th January 2022 at 9am
The chance to work across a broad range of formal and informal educational settings using heritage and arts to make a difference to young people.
To apply or for more information, click here
Personalisation Support in Camden (PSiC): Direct Payment Support Worker x2
35 Hours per week (Full time)
Personalisation Support in Camden (PSiC) provide support for all service users who receive Direct Payments from Camden Social Services or who receive Personal Health Budgets from the local Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). Services include doing the start-up paperwork, organising the payroll and recruitment where the service user is going to employ their own Personal Assistants.
As a Direct Payment Support worker, you will provide advice and information to people living with disabilities and or carers considering joining the scheme, via telephone, home visits and written information. In addition, you will assist said people in the recruitment and employment of their personal assistants.
To apply or for more information, click here
Home-Start Camden & Islington: looking for volunteers
Home-Start Camden & Islington are a Charity who provide regular support, friendship, and practical help to families with at least one child under the age of 5, who are under stress or experiencing difficulties
If you live in the borough of Camden or Islington and are either a parent, grandparent, carer or have other parenting experience, then you could be the right person for us.
If you would like to volunteer or would like more information, please click here or email info@homestartcamden.org
Camden Carers: Support & Wellbeing Worker (Learning Disability Lead) – Maternity Cover.
Deadline for applications: By 11.59pm on 28th January 2022
An exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team at Camden Carers and make a difference to the lives of people and families in Camden. For more information, click here
Volunteering Opportunity: The Kids Network
The Kids Network are looking for committed, fun and passionate volunteers who live or work in Camden to make a real difference to the children of London. This year long mentoring programme supports children with their social and emotional development before they transition into secondary school.
For more information and to apply click here
Kentish Town City Farm: Part Time Administrator (16 hours per week)
Closing date: 5pm, 27th January 2022
salary £10,000 (£25,000 pro rata)
Kentish Town City Farm is a local charity that helps people living in the city connect with animals, nature and the environment. They are looking for an excellent administrator to help our small, dedicated team get our booking systems and data collection up to date and integrated into our activities. The right person will be comfortable using a wide range of IT systems including web-based platforms so they can establish and maintain central systems and processes. They will be a great communicator, giving support and anchoring the team to create extra capacity, allowing everyone to excel in their roles
To apply please send CV and covering letter to info@ktcityfarm.org.uk
For full details, please click here
Action Youth Boxing Intervention (AYBI): Senior Safeguarding Officer Role
Two days per calendar month on a voluntary basis to start (expenses paid / all work resources provided)
Closing Friday 28th January 2022
The mission of Action Youth Boxing Interventions is to break the cycle of offending behaviours and violence in young and vulnerable people, with the purpose of improving lifestyle choices, belief and chances for the future.
The role will have a legal responsibility for dealing with all safeguarding issues for the organisation and provide advice, training and support to all staff, coaches and volunteers.
The Senior Safeguarding Officer will liaise with Camden Safeguarding Children’s Partnership and other agencies to ensure safeguarding culture is embedded within the culture of the organisation
Please submit an updated CV & cover email, explaining your suitability for this role to: manager@aybi.org
Latin American House: Children and Young People Coordinator.
Closes: Tuesday 25th January 2022
The post holder will be responsible for coordinating, delivering and developing a comprehensive, diverse and inclusive programme of activities, classes and events throughout the year.
To apply or for more information, click here
Henna Asian Women’s Group is recruiting Volunteers
Henna is looking for active, friendly and caring volunteers to join the team. As a volunteer you will help Henna to grow and support our members by offering a befriending service, assist on outings and be actively involved in Henna projects and day to day activities
Please contact Aysha on 07752 681828 or aysha@hennaorg.co.uk or info@hennaorg.co.uk or visit the website for more information
Kilburn Older Voices Exchange trustees seek to appoint a new Chair
Kilburn Older Voices Exchange (KOVE) is an established charity in north-west London (primarily Camden & Brent). We want to appoint a new Chair and trustee to help manage our small staff team and support the Trustees and Steering Group to plan and prioritise our support and development work.
A commitment to the full citizenship of all older people will be essential, alongside experience of managing staff or of using small budgets to maximum effect.
If you share KOVE’s ambitions, please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.
Contact: melwillwright@gmail.com
Volunteering during the pandemic
The latest guidance for Enabling safe and effective volunteering during coronavirus (COVID-19) is available here
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Afghan Refugee Crisis
The Council and VCS continue to work together to help meet the needs of the Afghan Refugees in Camden. A steering group (led by Hopscotch) meets weekly and there is a database of offers and needs held by the council. You can donate to the Hopscotch appeal here. Keep up to date at the council website here.
Hopscotch’s Afghan Crisis Appeal
Hopscotch is working as one of the leads with Camden Council and other major charities.
We have, on standby, four Afghan Family Advocates who are professional leads to deliver:-
Essential Cultural Orientation Training for council staff, charities and volunteers so everyone is interacting appropriately and effectively
To act as referral specialists with refugees in a trauma-informed way
Click here to donate.
Barnardo’s Boloh Helpline
Barnardo’s Boloh Helpline announces the expansion of the service to support the mental health and wellbeing of adult asylum seekers across the UK. This project is funded by the Home Office and is in addition to the current service that offers support to children, young people and their parents.
The Helpline will offer advice, signposting, emotional support and 8 free sessions of therapy by qualified Barnardo’s therapists. These sessions can take place remotely via telephone or online. Barnardo’s has a large pool of culturally informed therapists who speak a range of languages.
Referrals are welcome from professionals via our referral form, as well as direct contact from asylum seekers by telephone, email or online chat.
The Helpline – 0800 151 2605 – is open Monday – Friday (10am-8pm) and Saturday (10-3pm) via phone, webchat and email
You can make a referral to the Helpline here.
Or to learn more, click here
Talk for Health: Upcoming events
“Join a community and get free, effective, long lasting peer counselling which is as effective as therapy”
Free for all Islington and Camden residents
Talk for Health have a range of upcoming events, including Taster sessions to learn more.
For their full list of events and how to register, click here
Space rental at Latin America House, Kilburn
A range of space available for events, classes and more.
Find out more here
Central YMCA has launched a survey for 16-25 year olds
Central YMCA are carrying out a survey to better understand the issues that affect young people today and the barriers that prevent them from overcoming these issues.
The results of the survey will help organisations to understand how they can better focus efforts to support young people where they really need it. There is an incentive, as one of the respondents will win a £300 voucher.
To answer the survey: www.ymca.co.uk/survey
If you have any questions please email julia.harvey@ymca.co.uk
Growing your business through sustainability
Learn how to make your organisation more sustainable and help grow your business. In this training you will learn the importance of Sustainability not only for your business but in the context of the wider world, understanding your current carbon footprint, simple yet, impactful changes that can immediately be actioned and how to embed them within your marketing strategy.
In this workshop you will learn:
~ Why sustainability is good for business
~ How to start your journey
~ Where to use sustainability measures to engage employees and customers
This session is run using YouTube and is 60 minutes long. The course assumes no prior knowledge or experience. There will be the opportunity to ask questions during the session.
Supporting People with Long-Covid in Camden
The Camden team support people with signs & symptoms lasting for longer than 12 weeks (NICE) to be diagnosed as Long-Covid. They may occur in conjunction with other conditions. Referrals need to come from GP’s or the Post-Covid clinic at UCLH. They should be sent to, camdenreferrals.cnwl@nhs.net
The Long-Covid team consists of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy with a Rehab Assistant to support and access to psychology if required.
Contact Rob Clarke on rob.clarke6@nhs.net for any information or enquiries.
How to Volunteer and How to Recruit Volunteers in Camden
Volunteer in Camden at Time to Spare.
Volunteer for the NHS at GoodSAM.
Join a neighbourhood Mutual Aid group.
Organisations that are signed up to Time to Spare can now request volunteers through a brokerage team making it much easier to access the volunteers. The brokers can help match volunteers with voluntary and community organisations who have a need for verified/ vetted volunteers. The service will also help to verify or carry out new DBS check with volunteers.
Get support and resources from Volunteer Centre Camden
The council has a page of resources to help community organisations
UCL are looking for new volunteering opportunities to promote to their students. Visit their info for recruiters page to find out more.
Keep in touch and up-to-date via the e-bulletin and @onecamden twitter.
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