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VAF: The Camden VCSE Sector in the New Health System
On 21st September VAC hosted the Voluntary Action Forum: Delivering the North Central London VCSE Strategy. It was a great session with useful insights from local groups. This is just the beginning of designing the way we want to work within the new health system in Camden and in North Central London.
Read more about the session here
Camden Children’s Services BSL Video
Camden Council has published its first video explaining Camden’s children’s services and the support available to families in the borough in British Sign Language (BSL). The video, which features signing interpreters as well as full English subtitles, gives a detailed summary of services and support available for children and families, including Children in Need, Early Help and Child Protection services.
Watch the video here
The “B” Word Series Events
Every Wednesday from 5th October at the London Irish Centre.
The series of events hosted by IamI includes the Spoken Word sessions ‘Enough Words’. Team up with facilitators to work towards producing your own piece and perform live to family and friends. The Melanin Rising Workshop explores the ingredients, special properties and the making of skin cream. Book your space here
Black Entrepreneurs Event
Wednesday 5th October: 6pm-8pm
As part of Black History Season, Camden is hosting a Black Entrepreneurs event to provide tools for business owners and start-ups to succeed in the world of business. Hosted by Ndu Uchea (Word on the Curb) and a panel of industry experts, the event will be an opportunity to gain invaluable insight into areas including building confidence, resilience and overcoming self-sabotage.
To sign up, please click here
Startup School for Seniors
Advantages of Age is offering online courses for Londoners aged 50+ looking to start their own businesses.
The course is delivered online by entrepreneur Suzanne Noble and business coach Mark Elliott. They create a fun, interactive learning experience and support you to progress week by week. Fully sponsored places are available to residents of London.
Register your place on the next available course here.
EcoCounts Workshop: Reduce your bills and your CO2
Monday 26th September at Islington Climate Centre: 7pm-9pm
We all need to save money on our energy bills, so come and find out how other people have been doing it. Pick up tips about how to swat the kilowatts and cut the carbon through group discussion and input from practitioners. Entry is free.
For more information contact Adam on adam.hardy@ecocounts.community
LIFT: Affordable Coworking Spaces
LIFT can help entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds in Camden, Islington, Hackney and Tower Hamlets to access co-working space, no matter your financial situation. This includes people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, women, lone parents and people with disabilities, who are underrepresented in these industry sectors.
For more information, contact lift.futures@islington.gov.uk
Addressing Poverty in London:
London Challenge Poverty Week: 17-23 Oct 2022
London Challenge Poverty Week is coming up soon. It is coordinated by 4in10: London’s Child Poverty Network. Find out more here.
London Child Poverty Alliance Summit: 20 Oct 2022
The London Child Poverty Alliance are hosting the London Child Poverty Summit on 20 October. Find out more and book your tickets here.
Call for ideas around addressing poverty
Together with Joseph Rowntree Foundation, New Local has launched a Call for Learning & Ideas to explore local approaches to addressing these challenges. Find out more here.
Help shape Clean Air Action in Camden
Camden Council is consulting on a new Clean Air Action Plan which sets out their plan for the next 4 years to clean Camden’s air. Share your thoughts and ideas to shape their projects and policies, and find out how you can help by reducing air pollution and protecting your health.
Learn more here
Institute of Health Equity Report: Fuel poverty, cold homes and health inequalities
This report reviews the evidence on both the direct and indirect impacts of fuel poverty and cold homes on health; the effects of inequalities and the relationship between health inequalities and climate change. It makes the case for prioritising reducing fuel poverty through policy suggestions at both the national and local level.
Read the report here.
Government Scheme to Cut Energy Bills
A new government scheme will see energy prices for non-domestic energy customers such as businesses, charities and public sector organisations cut – protecting them from rising energy costs. The scheme will cover energy use for 6 months from 1 October 2022 to 31 March 2023, and is in addition to the Energy Price Guarantee for households.
Read more here
Canopy: Looking for Partner Organisations
Canopy is looking for a partner organisation who are working with young people, based in Camden and interested in the environment. They have a project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and are looking for a partner to deliver with them in Spring/Summer 2023.
For more information, please contact jake@canopy.si.
Free Specialty Coffee Traineeship with Well Grounded
Get free training, accreditations, work experience and job opportunities in coffee on an 8-week Alpro-sponsored programme this October.
You’ll learn everything you need to be a barista, take on a 4-week work placement and go into work in the coffee industry.
To apply, please contact info@wellgroundedjobs.co.uk
Latin American House vacancy: Office Manager
Closing date: 3rd October
Latin American House is looking for an Office Manager to be the key person of the organisation’s central operations, providing an effective administrative support function at their Centre.
For more information and to apply, please click here.
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