Voluntary Action Camden e-bulletin 21st July 2017

Camden Community Impacts Fund Consultation; Camden strategy for older and disabled people; Jazz at the Kingsgate; Shelter Delivering a Housing and Homelessness Service in Camden; VAC Communications Survey; King’s Cross Construction Skills Centre Courses; GoodGym Camden + funding, jobs, volunteers, events, training, offers and resources.

The Community Impacts Fund is the final part of the new council funding strategy for the voluntary and community sector (2017 – 2024) following on from the Strategic Partners Funds for Neighbourhoods and Equalities.
The idea for the Community Impacts Fund is that all sectors could focus on a handful of issues and work together to address them. The following priorities have been decided by the Community Impacts Advisory Board on 16th June:
~ Rough sleeping
~ Mental health
~ Youth offending
~ Supporting people in the community
The council has now started a consultation process to get feedback on the four priority areas and how you feel that they can best be addressed. There is extensive information on the the Camden council website about
~ The latest News
~ How to get involved
~ The priority areas
~ The process
The deadline for responses is Sunday 20th August 2017.

An invitation to help Camden develop a strategy for older and disabled people
We’d like to invite you to join Cath Millen the lead social worker at Camden Council together with senior officers to a focus group to plan this important strategy. Spaces are still available –
Wednesday 26th July from 3.00pm to 5.30pm
Thursday 27th July from 3.00pm to 5.30pm
The venue is the Charlie Ratchford Resource Centre Belmont Street NW1 8HF. We will give
you a £20 gift voucher for attending. To confirm your place please contact:
Frank Dove on 0207 974 4435 frank.dove@camden.gov.uk
Michael Bond on 0207 974 1459 michael.bond@camden.gov.uk

Community Connectors News
C4 has provided the Community Connectors project for Ageing Better in Camden (ABC) for the last 2 years. The project has made a real difference improving the isolation and loneliness of the people it connected. The contract, in its current iteration, comes to an end an on 30th September 2017. After a contract evaluation, ABC will be looking to advertise a revised specification based on the lessons learned from the last 2 years – this will be available by end of September 2017 – with new contract delivery starting in early 2018. During the interim period, between contracts, Age UK Camden will be covering the phone and email accounts, so all potential clients are provided with a holding service.
As part of the contract evaluation, Ageing Better in Camden is consulting with local older people on 14th August at 10am and Camden’s voluntary and community sector on 9th August, 11am. If you are interested in contributing to either of these learning and listening events, please contact ageingbetterincamden@ageukcamden.org.uk. Both events will be held at Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Square, WC1H 9NA.

Jazz at the Kingsgate
Jazz at the Kingsgate’ on the last Thursday in the month:
Thursday 27 July;
Thursday 31 August;
Thursday 28 September
£8 in advance, £9.50 on the door
Tel: 0207 328 9480

Shelter Working in Camden to Deliver a Housing and Homelessness Service
Shelter are being funded by the London Councils grants programme to deliver a Pan-London housing and homelessness service from 1st April 2017. Shelter are working in partnership with Thames Reach, Stonewall Housing and St Mungo’s. The focus is on early intervention and prevention, tenancy sustainment and re-settlement. We have face to face, telephone and street outreach services in operation and are committed to providing advice, support and guidance to those who need it.
We are keen to explore how we can work closely together going forward and get your thoughts on whether there is anything in particular you would like to see Shelter doing/delivering in Camden. Contact Amy Nyemecz at Amy_Nyemecz@shelter.org.uk

VAC Communications Survey 2017
Please spare us 10 minutes of your time to let us know what you think. Do you prefer email, twitter or facebook? Do you find everything you need on our website? How would you like the e-bulletin to develop – should it organisations to communicate with each other, or communicate across sectors? Are you getting enough information or too much? Let us know by completing this brief survey https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/VXLYDKK. You time is appreciated and will help us improve what we do for you.

King’s Cross Construction Skills Centre Courses
KCCSC, in partnership with The College of North West London, have a new training Programme.
The courses offered are aimed at Camden and Islington residents aged 16 to no upper age limit. The courses will be both full and part time.
Level 1 Award in employability skills (Passport to Construction)
L1 Certificate in General Construction – Multi Trades
L2 Diploma in Carpentry
L2 Diploma in Electrics
L2 Diploma in plumbing
L2 Diploma in General Construction Operative (Ground Working)
Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship
All courses will take place at King’s Cross Construction Skills Centre, 180 York Way, London N1
To apply contact an advisor at KCC to make an appointment on 0207 974 5161 or email kxcinfo@camden.gov.uk

GoodGym Camden
GoodGym Camden is a force of good in our community, helping charities and non-profit organisations with physical work every Wednesday evening as part of our group run. We’d love to help more projects in Camden, whether it’s with gardening, painting, shovelling, cleaning or leafleting. It’s always amazing what 30+ people can do in 30 minutes. We run, work for you and run back.
We’ve been going for over 4 years and GoodGym as a whole has been going for 7.5 years!
GoodGym also does missions for older isolated people, this can be gardening, moving a sofa or cleaning up. 2-4 GoodGymers with DBS checks come and help out for 1-2 hours. Contact Paul

Camden Patient Participation Groups
Read the latest news about the Camden PPG here.

Ageing Better in Camden
Ageing Better in Camden is a partnership of older people and Camden organisations, working together to tackle social isolation and loneliness among older people. Read the latest update here.

Camden Carers Service
Camden Carers Service (CCS) offers advice, support and activities for family and other unpaid carers across the borough. Help is just a phone call away on 020 7428 8950 or email info@camdencarers.org.uk – read more about our services at www.camdencs.org.uk or www.facebook.com

Healthwatch Camden
View the latest news and views from Healthwatch Camden here.

Camden Capacity Building Bulletin
The February Capacity Building Bulletin is available here.

Volunteer Centre Camden
For all things volunteering contact VCC. You can read the latest VCC news here.

Latin American House, LAWRS, Kentish Town City Farm, Lauderdale House, Elfrida Rathbone, Kings Cross Construction Centre, Peter Bedford HA, and Camden PA are recruiting. See Jobs and Volunteers section below.

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

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

Camden Giving’s KX Fund
A grant that brings together people who live, work and play in and around Kings Cross, St Pancras and Somers Town to create a fair and inclusive society.
Applications open for grants £100-£1000 until the 18th August 2017.
FInd out more about the Camden Giving’s KX Fund Small Grants Fund here.
There will be an information session at KXrecruit at 11 Stable St, Kings Cross, on 24th July 3-5pm to answers any questions you have about the fund. .

Regent’s Place Community Fund – closing date 1 September
Applications for the second year of The Regent’s Place Community Fund open on 26 June 2017. Grants are for £1,000 to £10,000. This fund is for organisations in the Regents Place (Euston Road) area. Applying for the Fund is simple. Whether you have already received a grant from the Fund last year or you are a brand new applicant, all you need to do is head to the London Community Foundation website and fill out their online application form for the Regent’s Place Community Fund.

Trust for London and City Bridge Trust launch £100,000 Crowdfunding initiative to tackle poverty and inequality in London
In collaboration with Crowdfunder and The Social Innovation Partnership, Trust for London and City Bridge Trust have launched a new £100,000 fund available to organisations using crowdfunding to raise funds and deliver projects which will address inequality and lift people out of poverty in the capital.
The Improving life for Londoners fund will provide up to 50% of the target (to a maximum of £10,000), with projects expected to raise at least the first 25% from the crowd.
The fund is keen to support charitable work that:
~ Provides practical solutions to support people on low incomes
~ Addresses local problems in creative ways
~ Is led by communities that will benefit from the work
If you think your organisation fits, check out our Crowdfunder page.
Do you want to know more about crowdfunding, and how to run a crowdfunding project? You can sign up to crowdfunding workshops online here.

BBC Children in Need Main Grants Programme 2017 Deadlines Announced
Large grants of over £10,000 are available to support projects for up to three years. Not-for-profit organisations in the UK can apply if they are supporting children and young people of 18 years and under who are experiencing disadvantage through:
~ Illness, distress, abuse or neglect.
~ Any kind of disability.
~ Behavioural or psychological difficulties.
~ Living in poverty or situations of deprivation.
2017 Deadlines for applications: 1 September, and 1 December 2017.
Please visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3XW7FvN20PD3xr2c1T62Xly/main-grants for more information.

HR Support in Camden
VAC provides free HR advice and support to Camden voluntary organisations employing staff. Get in touch to discuss your HR consultancy needs, from recruitment to redundancy and everything in-between. VAC’s HR support aims to help trustees and managers understand employment law and to have robust HR procedures that reflect good practice so fewer workplace issues arise, and HR crises are averted or managed effectively. Call Kevin on 020 7284 6557 or email knunan@vac.org.uk

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

London Permaculture Festival
11.00am – 6.00pm, Sunday 30th July at Cecil Sharp House, Camden, London NW1
Come along for workshops (intro and advanced), ‘how-to’ sessions, films, a stalls market and a ‘families at the festival’ zone. Enjoy discussions, networking and learning about creative solutions for a sustainable, healthy future.
Tickets cost £6/£4 concessions • Under 18s free • Only available on the door

Camden Intergenerational Week 2017
Camden Intergenerational Week is an opportunity to raise awareness of the great multi-generational events and activities going on in Camden. For more information, to get involved and run an activity or get your activity listed in our programme, email Corinna Gray at ageingbetterincamden@ageukcamden.org.uk or call 020 7239 0400.

Parent & Carer drop-in at the Winch
Tuesdays 11am-12.30pm at the Winch free
A fun & informative group for parents & carers with children in primary & secondary school (4-16) to connect, share & learn. Activities, workshops & more…
Children not in school are welcome to attend. For more information please contact
Zenobia Talati: 07594373203 or 02075868371
The Winch, 21 Winchester Road, Swiss Cottage, NW3 3NR
www.thewinch.org The Winchester Project

Recovery College: Summer courses open for enrolment
Places are still available on some of our Summer courses. We will be taking enrolments for our Autumn courses (September to December) from 21 August.
Find out about our courses by viewing the Recovery College Summer/Autumn 2017 course guide.
Please come in to the College to enrol or register online.
Once you have registered your interest in courses online, please visit the College to sign the student charter and you will then be enrolled on those courses.

Wall Climbing for people with disabilities
Fridays
7pm – 8pm – Climbing for people who are blind or partially sighted
8pm – 9pm – Climbing for wheelchair users and people with physical disabilities
Ages 16+ £5 per session per person
Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre, Adelaide Rd, Camden Town, London NW3 3NF
For more information and to register your interest, please email or call Swiss Cottage Climbing Centre:
swisscottageclimbing@gll.org 020 7974 1351. Try your first session free of charge

Moneytalk Camden North – final subsidised Financial Education Facilitator Training Courses
Final dates in Camden.
Moneytalk Camden North is a project based on the award winning financial literacy resource Made of Money, developed by anti-poverty charity Quaker Social Action. It aims to help groups talk about money and its impact on their lives, as well as learn vital money management skills.
Our last 2-day comprehensive training course is on 4th & 11th October click here to find out more and download a booking form. Contact: mtcn@qsa.org.uk tel: 020 8983 5047

Get Moving Into Work
16 – 24 and looking for work? Find work and keep fit.
~ Gain life and work skills
~ free football, dance and fitness session
~ one-to-one support and guidance
~ work placement opportunities
Mon – Thurs 10am – 2pm, Corams Fields Youth Centre, 93 Guilford Street, WC1 streetleague.co.uk

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

Latin American House is Recruiting Three Posts
Deputy manager
40 hours per week/ Generous package inc. annual salary £21,840, pension entitlement, 25 days paid holidays + bank holidays
Menchú nursery is looking for a bilingual (Spanish-English) practitioner to join our small nursery based in Kilburn, Northwest London. The ideal candidate will have Level 3 childcare qualifications or above, will be passionate about educating young children and committed to the ongoing success of the nursery. They will have experience working with children with special needs.
Must be able to work shifts between 8 am and 6 pm, Monday to Friday.
This is a permanent contract, to start 29 August 2017.
Closing date for applications: Deadline extended to 1st August 2017. Interviews w/c 7th August 2017.
Nursery Nurse
40 hours per week. Generous package inc. annual salary £19,552, pension entitlement, 25 days paid holidays + bank holidays
Menchú nursery is looking for a bilingual (Spanish-English) practitioner.
Qualified to a Level 3 in childcare or equivalent, and with experience working in a nursery environment.
Must be reliable, hard working with a passion for childcare and outdoor play.
Knowledge of EYFS essential.
Must be able to work shifts between 8 am and 6 pm, Monday to Friday.
This is a permanent contract, to start 29 August 2017.
Closing date for applications: Deadline extended to 1st August 2017.Interviews w/c 7th August 2017.
Menchú nursery is part of Latin American House’s Children’s Education Project.
Coordinator – Lead Teacher at Spanish Saturday School for Children (4 to 11 year olds)
5 hours a week (basic hours – 3 hours teaching, 2 hours preparation /admin)
£17 per hour (gross)
Generous paid annual leave entitlement (to be taken outside term-time)
We are looking for an enthusiastic person who wants to lead and develop our successful Spanish Saturday School. You will be passionate about teaching children and have a deep understanding of Latin American culture.
Essential requirements: Relevant teaching qualification. Native Spanish speaker or equivalent.
This is a permanent contract, to start 9 September 2017.
Closing date for applications: 1st August 2017. Interviews w/c 7th August 2017.
Applications forms and more information available at:
www.casalatina.org.uk
Latin American House is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Subject to suitable references and an enhanced DBS check.

Employability Adviser – Leighton College
Elfrida Rathbone Camden are seeking to appoint an Employability Adviser to work with learners attending our OFSTED registered Leighton College for young people with a learning disability aged 16–25 years old. The aim of this role is to enhance student employability and to work in close collaboration with ERC staff and employers to facilitate learner progression. The post holder will also lead on specific Careers and Employability projects which support student progression.
The key aim of the role is to equip people with a learning disability with the skills and confidence to move towards employment. This will include running group and individual sessions on personal finance and money skills, introduction to work, different types of employment and working with employers/work placement providers to develop appropriate job roles and placements for students.
The ERC Leighton College is a specialist, further education facility providing person-centred programmes to young people with learning disabilities. Our aim as an organisation is to provide ground breaking education programmes which help young disabled people develop skills in order to build confidence, develop employment skills, encourage independence within the local community and to release their potential.
28 hours (Monday – Thursday) NJC scp 26 -28 (£26,605 – £28,156 pro rata) located in Kentish Town
Closing date: 5pm on Monday 31st July Interviews: to be held w/c 31st July 2017
See our website to apply: http://www.elfridacamden.org.uk/work-with-us/

LAWRS seeks Administrator and Finance Officer
Full time Salary: £25,500 per year
The Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) is looking for an Administrator and Finance Officer. This is a key position for our organisation ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our operations and the administration of one of our European Commission funded programmes.
The successful candidate will have: Minimum three years’ experience in an administrative role, knowledge of accounts and bookkeeping or a financial background, outstanding organisational skills, excellent interpersonal skills, knowledge of the issues facing Latin American women in the UK, excellent command of English and Spanish or English and Portuguese both orally and in writing, initiative and a “can do” attitude and a strong commitment to women’s rights and equal opportunities. Fluency in Spanish and English or Portuguese and English is essential.
This post is open to women only in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
If you are interested in this position, please send a completed application and Equal Opportunities monitoring form to Rosa Ruiz either by post (Tindlemanor, 52-54 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y 8RT) or via email (rosaruiz@lawrs.org.uk) quoting reference: ‘Admin post’. Closing Date 25th July.

Peter Bedford Housing Association seeks Marketing Officer for New Business Team.
Are you a skilled marketer who is keen to create positive changes in people’s lives? At PHBA, you can use your talents to help people find new homes, gain new skills and discover their creative talents. For further details or to apply, please visit https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/marketing-officer/516023?tsId=8 Closing Date 6th August.

KTCF seeks Project Coordinator – Ageing Better in Camden Gospel Oak & Haverstock
£24,500 pro-rata
This new project brings together 3 community organisations in Camden, and using an Asset Based Community Development model, aims to support local older people to develop activities & programmes to reduce isolation amongst the older population.
Ageing Better in Camden is a £4.5m programme running across the borough of Camden, over 6 years from 2015 to 2021. Camden are one of 14 chosen areas across the UK to receive funding from the Big Lottery fund as part of this programme.
Full details at Charity Job website. Closing Date 31st July

Lauderdale House is looking for Volunteers
to work with us in the newly refurbished House and help with our exciting and busy Education, Heritage and Arts programme.
Our existing volunteers include people of all ages looking to acquire new skills and experience as well as those who simply enjoy the opportunity to give something back to the community in a friendly
and creative atmosphere. There many opportunities to contribute to Lauderdale House and we like to work with people to agree programmes of work for every individual to ensure that everyone finds what they are looking for. Opportunities includes stewarding in the gallery and on reception both weekdays and weekends, answering the phone, supporting the marketing, helping with the education programme, helping with fundraising and /or general administration. Telephone us on 020 8348 8716 or email kives@lauderdale.org.uk with your CV and/or a note explaining what interests you

Kings Cross Jobs
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Find Jobs and Volunteering opportunities at https://www.vac.org.uk/

Consultation on £5.6 million rates relief scheme for Camden
A £5.6 million rates relief scheme is being proposed by the Council.
It follows lobbying of the Government by the Council and local business leaders following the recent national revaluation.
Camden has secured extra Government money to support some of the small businesses which saw the steepest increases in their rates. The proposed rate relief scheme aims to reduce the local impact of recent business rate increases caused by the revaluation. One proposal is to offer relief to those whose bills have risen by more than £300. Have your say on the consultation here.

Deaf Hope UK is a specialist domestic abuse service for D/deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and Deaf/Blind people.
We are a pan London service offering support from trained Deaf IDVA, Outreach and Young Deaf Peoples Prevention Officers. We have been established since 2010
We operate a multi agency approach and work closely with mainstream dv services. Referrals can be accepted from any agency, we also accept self referrals. Referral forms for professionals can be sent on request or downloaded from our website.
In addition to the IDVA/Outreach services, we also run specialist survivor workshops, 7 week closed workshops for Deaf women survivors.
Our current funding also enables us to provide Domestic Abuse and the Deaf community training to hearing professionals. These are bespoke half day sessions for a maximum 20 delegates.
If you would like more information on our services or to book a training session, please contact us on deafhope@signhealth.org.uk.

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.