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25th February 2022
News  |  Funding  |  VAC Events  |  Other Events  |  Jobs & Volunteers  |  Offers & Resources
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Membership is free 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 us.
Highlights
In this week’s newsletter look out for the discussions, surveys and conversations being held with your help and aimed at exploring experiences and enhancing local life… and much more!
VAC administered Google Grants
VAC has been funded by Google to help small organisations get back into the “real world” training / meeting environment.  
The intention is to help very small voluntary and community organisations get back into buildings by helping them afford the hire fee, and also assist them with technical advice if they want to run ‘blended’ events and meetings.
Groups can book space for a single event or block book a series of dates for future meetings and events worth up £300 per quarter.
VAC is administering the scheme. Our intention is to keep the process as simple as possible to minimise any administrative burden on the groups, VAC and of course the organisations providing space.
Not all venues are part of the scheme so please do check out our room hire directory here
For more information and to see if your group is eligible visit our website here or contact Ricky at rsingh@vac.org.uk

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.
To learn more, please click here 

National Lottery Heritage Fund Launches Dynamic Collections Campaign
There are no specific deadlines – you can apply as part of the campaign until Friday 31 March 2023
This campaign supports collecting organisations across the UK to become more inclusive and resilient, with a focus on engagement, re-interpretation and collections management.
The Heritage Fund want to support museums, libraries, archives and other organisations to make the most of their collections and to help to bring to life the many stories of people and communities across the UK
To learn more, please click here 

City Bridge Trust Announces Funding for London Place-based Giving Schemes
Place-Based Giving Schemes (PBGSs) bring together people from different sectors (voluntary and community; public; private) to build stronger communities and leverage their community assets.  Applications should build on our work through London’s Giving and enable place-based giving schemes to develop and become more sustainable.
Funding is available for eligible organisations for up to two years.
Please click here for more details.

The Windrush Day Grant Scheme
Applications for funding will remain open until 11:59pm, Friday 18 March 2022.
The Windrush Day Grant Scheme provides funding to communities looking to commemorate, celebrate and educate about the Windrush Generation and their contribution.
Please click here for more details.

New Grants for Under-Represented Groups within the LGBT+ Community
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the programme will close to new applications on 30th October 2022.
The National Lottery Community Fund and the Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations (Consortium) are launching a new £800,000 partnership, which will support under-represented and marginalised LGBT+ communities.
The LGBT+ Futures: Equity Fund (the Fund) is a two-year partnership that will help community-led and grassroots LGBT+ groups overcome some of the barriers they face accessing funding and support.
Please click here for more details.

Applications open for The Childhood Trust’s match funding campaign, Champions for Children 2022
Deadline: Friday 4th March.
The Champions for Children 2022 by The Childhood Trust is a week-long match funding campaign that will launch on Tuesday 14th June and last until Tuesday 21st June.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Childhood Trust launched the Champions for Children match-funding campaign, to provide unrestricted funding to charities working to alleviate the impacts of poverty for children and young people across the capital. Up to £25,000 of match funding is available per charity. Match funding is being provided by The Childhood Trust.
To learn more and to apply, please click here

The Women & Girls Match Fund
Application Deadline; Tuesday 15th March (midday)
The Women & Girls Match Fund is a match funding campaign for charities that are working to improve the lives of vulnerable, disadvantaged or underrepresented women and girls in England and Scotland.
Please click here for more details.

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, please email rsingh@vac.org.uk
Access the Idox Camden 4 Community grant search here

 

NAVCA Funders List

A useful list of small trusts and foundations most useful to small charities.


Lists of Emergency Funders

Consultation and Engagement Event to discuss improving outcomes for Black and Asian children and young people.
28th February: 10-1pm (online)
Barnardo’s is committed to improving outcomes for all children and young people across the UK.
Join us to hear about our developing approach to tackling racial inequalities and how you can contribute to shaping our strategy.
For more details and to register, please click here

The Advocacy Project Camden Equality and Diversity Survey
The Advocacy Project have coproduced a survey with service users, to explore the experiences of people from minority and marginalised communities, who have used community services to help their mental health and wellbeing.
We would like to hear from people in Camden who are from minority communities – such as people from Black, Asian and other ethnic or religious minority backgrounds, people who are LGBTQI+ , Deaf people, Disabled people, people who are on the autism spectrum, or people who have disabilities, chronic conditions or impairments.
To take part in this anonymous survey, please click here 

Castlehaven community conversation
Have your say about the challenges facing our community & the future of Camden
On Tuesday 1st March, join Castlehaven for an in-person community conversation with Camden Council to discuss experiences of living/working in Camden.
This event will be taking place at Castlehaven Community Association from 6.30 – 8.30 pm. Free refreshments will be provided, and covid measures will be in place. Book your spot here

Young People for Inclusion Launch
Launches Friday 4th of March at Leighton College. Pizza will be ordered!
Young People for Inclusion is a new youth group for disabled young people aged 16-25 who want to meet, socialise, and discuss how we can create change in our community. This will include a weekly youth club session, activities and days out, learning about disability awareness, campaigning and how to stand up for your rights
For more information please click here 

Locality London surgery sessions for community organisations
As part of their City Bridge Trust funded London Spotlight programme, Locality are offering free bite sized ‘surgery’ sessions with their consultancy team.
You can get some valuable insight into topics including: Funding, Local Data, Social Impact and Organisational Health.
For more details and to book your Spotlight session please click here or contact liba.ravindran@locality.org.uk 

Disability Oversight Panel (DOP) meeting
Tuesday 8 March: 6pm-8pm at the Greenwood Centre, 37 Greenwood Place, NW5 1LB.
Registration closes: 3rd March.
The DOP meeting is a chance for residents with a disability, families and carers, to engage with the council and local partners. We want to discuss experiences and views about life in Camden during Covid alongside the challenges and positives and how to improve things for disabled residents in the future.
We also want to talk about We Make Camden as part of working together to ensure that disabled residents are actively involved in the future of Camden.
For more information please contact:
DisabilityOversightPanel@Camden.gov.uk or 0207 974 8486

Holborn Community Association: Creative Performance Project for 13-15 years
Join us on Sundays at Holborn House with professional theatre-makers from Donmar Warehouse to make a new play about the things that are important to you.
For more info please click here  

Google Ads Grants Masterclass in partnership with MediaTrust
Tuesday 1 March from 10am – 11.30am
This masterclass is aimed at communications professionals who are new to or are just getting started with Google Ad Grants.
Sign up here

Presentations + Pitching Workshop in partnership with Camden Giving
Thursday 3 March from 10am – 11.30am
Google Digital Garage workshop on writing effective presentations, following by a Q&A with Jon French, Managing Director of Android EMEA
Sign up here 

Free essential goods from Giving World
Giving World is a charity that receives donations of goods from businesses and redistributes these essential items to local charities and voluntary organisations.
Goods can be collected directly, or delivery can be arranged at cost – you will only ever pay for transport.
To access these goods when you need them, simply register your organisation here
If you would like more information, please call us on 0116 251 6205 between 9.30am-4pm Monday-Thursday and 9.30am-12.30pm Friday or email queries to admin@givingworld.org.uk

Elfrida Rathbone Camden – Trustees Needed
Elfrida Rathbone Camden works to achieve independence, empowerment and personal development for disabled young people, parents and families.  We would love to talk to anyone who can add to the knowledge on our Board especially if you have a connection with the Camden area, experience in the areas of education, HR, safeguarding, special educational needs and disabilities, or use social care services yourself.
We welcome applications from everyone with the relevant skills and/or experience, and will train and support you in the role.
For more information, please click here 

Little Village vacancies: x2 Community Engagement Coordinators.
Deadline: 28th February
These roles are the local community cogs at the heart of the Little Village wheel, and we are looking for motivated, engaging individuals to connect with local teams, communities and partners. There are two positions – one based in Camden and one in Wandsworth.
Please click here for more information

Holborn Community Association vacancies
Holborn Community Association are looking for applications for the following roles:
Digital Arts Workshop Leader (for 8-12 years)
Gymnastics Coaches
Holborn House Front of House Team
More info and to apply please click here  

North Camden Zone vacancy: Community Arts Worker
The Community Arts Worker will inspire and engage local resident artists and partners to join a collaborative arts collective; put together a mixed arts programme for local people to develop their creativity and artistic skills, and put on an event to celebrate and exhibit the work produced at the end of the programme.
For more information, or to apply please click here

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VAC Events

Keep in eye on our Events Calendar to book and for more info. 

VAC and NCL CCG Disability Health Questionnaire
VAC is working in partnership with the NHS North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group to understand how disabled people who are housebound and or have a long-term health condition are managing during the winter months. If you, or someone you know, has experienced social isolation, are on a low income, or feel disconnected from social and support networks, we would like to hear from you. Our short questionnaire is anonymous and all responses to the questions will be used to better understand how to support residents and their communities in Camden.
Take part here
If you would like to discuss any of the questions raised or would like more information on the issues presented, please email Dianne Carlton-Ogunyemi at dogunyemi@vac.org.uk

Introduction to Safeguarding for Volunteers. (Virtual session: 1hr 30mins)
8th March: 10:00 am – 11:30 am, a free event
This is an Intro course for volunteers working with services delivering to children, young people or there families in Camden. It is designed for volunteers who work both directly and indirectly for organisations or groups delivering services to children, young people or their families in Camden.
The session will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to safeguard children and vulnerable adults you come into contact with and is open and to those who have had little or no safeguarding training before.
Suitable for anyone requiring the equivalent of a Level 2 safeguarding introduction; including volunteers, play and support workers, coaches, mentors and new starters who have never had child protection training or safeguarding essentials training before.
Learners who complete the full virtual training session will receive an attendance certificate valid for two years.
To learn more and register, click 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.


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

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.

The role of social prescribing in addressing health inequalities webinar
Monday 7 March 2022 3-4pm
Our health is closely bound with the social and economic aspects of our lives: from where we are born, live and work, to our educational opportunities, income and influence. These social factors lead to inequalities in health and wellbeing across different people and communities, both in access to healthcare, and in the opportunities we have to live healthy lives. The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened existing inequalities and thrown a harsh spotlight on the topic once again.  
Community groups, health professionals, and national charities have always been at the heart of tackling inequalities. But what is the role of social prescribing in addressing health inequalities? 
To kick-off this important conversation, the National Academy for Social Prescribing presents a webinar which will explore this complex area
Learn more and register for free here

Camden pharmacy services survey
Your views will help identify areas that need improvement; develop pharmacy services that meet your health needs in the future; and ensure that pharmacy services are accessible to everyone.
The survey closes Friday 4 March 2022. It is completely confidential and should not take more than 5 minutes to complete.  
Have your say on local pharmacy services here

Camden Community Safety Online Survey
The Community Safety Team at Camden Council have produced an online survey asking for peoples experience of antisocial behaviour in the borough of Camden. The responses will be analysed and help the Camden Community Safety Partnership decide the priority areas for the coming year.
We would appreciate your participation by completing this anonymous survey which should take around 5 minutes.
Survey closes on 4th March 2022
To take part click here 
Data Entry Volunteer Role with VAC:
Do you have some experience using databases? The VAC Community Links Team is looking for a Data Entry volunteer. As a volunteer you will support the team entering data into our Salesforce database. Training and support available for successful volunteers.
For role description and more information, please contact Mandira Manandhar on 020 7284 6573 or email mmanandhar@vac.org.uk

The Middle Eastern Women and Society Organisation is recruiting trustees!
The Middle Eastern Women and Society Organisation are a charity run by and for migrant women. Our activities range from wellbeing workshops and classes to campaigning against polygamy, forced virginity testing and supporting LGBT+ women of migrant background. We are looking to diversify our all-women Board of Trustees by recruiting women with experience in finance, legal, HR, communication, fundraising, business development and more. We particularly encourage applications from women of migrant background. Please click here for more details

Healthwatch Camden vacancy: Media and Communications Officer
Application Deadline: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Healthwatch Camden is looking to recruit a full-time Media and Communications Officer to join our small and dedicated team. You’ll be responsible for all internal, external and digital communications. You’ll support our longer-term strategy by delivering against key objectives and communicating with key stakeholders. Learn more here.
Apply by submitting your CV and a 60-second cover video to: Stephen.heard@healthwatchcamden.co.uk 

Hampstead Wells & Campden Trust vacancy: Grants Administrator
14 Hours per week, hybrid working. Contract Length: 6 Months
Deadline for applications is 6pm, 9th March 2022
The Hampstead Wells and Campden Trust (HWCT) is a grant making endowed charity whose objectives are the alleviation of poverty and the advancement of health within north Camden (from Kilburn High Road to Hampstead Heath). The post holder will support the management of the entire life cycle of grant making, from pre to post award, support communication of grant funding activities along with providing administrative support to the Director.
This role is offered on a hybrid work pattern of 14 hours a week, on a 6-month fixed term contract.
For more information on how to apply please click here

MAMA Youth Project: paid TV production training
Applications close Monday 28th of February 2022, 11.59pm
The training runs for 14 weeks and is followed by a paid work placement with one of the industry partners.
The project is recruiting 24 trainees in total and no previous experience is needed. Trainees must be 18 years plus and not be in education or employment, as this is a full-time commitment
For more information and to apply, click here


Somers Town Museum/A Space For Us: Looking for a trained Primary School teacher
Deadline: 1st March, Paid part time role
Somers Town Museum/A Space For Us is Looking for a trained Primary School teacher to help to develop and deliver an exciting After-School club based on local history and storytelling in a new museum in Somers Town.
Teaching rate paid rate per/hour  – suit someone looking for part-time work.
You will also learn to design content for digital learning, we have 20 years experience in digital learning design.
To test this idea with a view to developing an ongoing programme, we will begin a short trial of once a week for 8 weeks
Preference given to Somers Town locals with teaching experience, qualification and good engagement skills.
Contact diana@aspaceforus.club with your CV and for an informal chat.

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 

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

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

 

NLA and King’s Cross Partnership launch competition for new community offer

Deadline for initial submissions: 28th February 2022
King’s Cross Central Limited Partnership, who own and manage the King’s Cross Estate, have launched a community competition to transform an existing premises on Beaconsfield Street into a new community offer.
Individuals, community groups, established and emerging enterprises and organisations are encouraged to put forward ideas and proposals for how they could transform this space and what community offer they’d like to bring to the King’s Cross Estate.
The competition is open to all and is completely free.
For more information on the competition, please click here  
 

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.  

UCL resource for voluntary sector:
The Community Research Initiative’s newest service for the voluntary sector – the Community Noticeboard!
Organisations that are registered with the UCL can post ideas for research. 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.

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  

easyfundraising donations
Voluntary organisations are receiving a share of £1.8m in donations. Thousands of good causes across the UK are able to update their facilities, buy new equipment, and improve their services, thanks to fundraising website easyfundraising and their low-maintenance approach to fundraising. Through the easyfundraising platform, 6,000 online retailers including Sainsbury’s, eBay, Amazon, M&S, Just Eat and Argos will donate to third sector organisations for free. To take advantage of this free income stream for your organisation, find out more here

Free support programme for social enterprises in London
Civil Society Consulting are delivering a free support programme for social enterprises in London.
Funded by the GLA and the Dept for Business Energy and Infrastructure, this ‘Peer Networks’ programme aims to develop social enterprises, equip them with new skills, and connect them to others in a peer support network.
For more information contact: Natasha Ereira-Guyer natasha@civilsocietyconsulting.co.uk

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.

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