VAC Cost-of-Living Forum
Tuesday 29th November, Online: 11am – 1:15pm
Before we have begun to recover from the impact of the pandemic, the voluntary and community sector is faced with another crisis that will have even more profound and damaging effects.
The cost-of-living crisis threatens the continued resilience of the VCS sector, and VAC is calling for cross-sector unity and resistance to the much-anticipated reduction in public spending.
In October, VAC launched a member survey to better understand how the crisis is impacting the VCS, how community organisations are responding, and what further support the sector needs to tackle this new challenge.
Following a review of the survey results, VAC is holding a forum discussion with guest speakers from the sector to share the results of the survey, explore the challenges the VCS is facing and begin to identify practical and reliable solutions.
Learn more and register your free place here – please be aware that if you are unable to book a spot, please check back later on, we are in the process of adding additional places.
The Children’s Society Report: Young People with SEND Experiences of School Exclusions
The Children’s Society has published A Report on Young People with SEND Experiences of School Exclusions. The report is informed by young people with SEND who have experienced exclusions and concludes with recommendations for schools, local authorities and government.
You can read the report here
To supplement the learning within the report, The Children’s Society are holding a series of webinars. The practitioner focused webinar will be on 30th November 2022.
To register for this event, please click here
Free Childrens Yoga classes for Camden residents aged 5-11
Saturday 26th November, 3rd ,10th and 17th December: 11am-12pm at Old Diorama Arts Centre NW1 3FE
These classes give children the opportunity to explore yoga through breathing exercises, poses, partner work, games and meditation. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water. Yoga mats will be provided.
To book a place, please email cherylreynald@yahoo.co.uk or message 07838214534.
Could you foster a Camden child?
Have you got space in your heart and home to foster a Camden child? Camden needs more people who are willing to provide our vulnerable children with care, stability and consistency.
Camden residents who foster are exempt from paying council tax, as well as receiving generous financial support, specialist training and an allocated social worker.
Visit camden.gov.uk/fostering, email fostering@camden.gov.uk, call 020 7974 1283 or 0800 028 1436 (freephone) to find out more.
The Royal Free Charity is looking for musicians
The Royal Free Charity is looking for musicians to play at a Christmas party for hospital volunteers!
Whether it’s with festive tunes or classical accompaniment, we would love to say thank you to our volunteers who work so hard to support the hospital patients and staff.
The party is on Tuesday 13th December, 2-4pm, at the Pears Building (NW3).
If you are available, please contact Rebecca.McMahon@royalfreecharity.org
Calling all local performers, choirs and community groups
Castlehaven Community Association is looking for performers to showcase their talents at their annual winter festival, WinterFest, on the 9th of December.
The performance can be anything from dance, music, magic or theatre – as long as it’s family-friendly.
If you’re interested in participating, please email scott@castlehaven.org.uk
UCL’s students putting their research skills to good use
UCL’s Community Research Initiative recently held the first in-person Community Research Clinic for voluntary & community sector organisations to access research support from their friendly neighbourhood university!
Over 40 PhD students, already with great research skills, underwent training in consultancy skills on 10th November 2022. Now new trainee consultants, they were ready to work with the clinic’s first ‘clients’ during a fantastic afternoon where ideas were turned into project briefs.
Read all about it here
A meeting for d/Deaf and hard of hearing people in the Community
Monday 5th December: 5:30pm – 7:30pm at The Greenwood Centre 37 Greenwood Place, NW5 1LB
University College London Hospital (UCLH) Transformation and Patient Experience teams have arranged a meeting for d/Deaf and hard of hearing people who use the hospital.
It’s an opportunity to share insights about the experience of using UCLH services and discussing any improvements that can be made.
Numbers are limited and priority will be for d/Deaf and hard of hearing community members. Hearing members of the community will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis
Please email uclh.ppi@nhs.net and let us know what communication support you may need to attend.
Henna Asian Womens Group
Henna Asian Womens Group provides a range of ways to connect with other people. Our services include exercise, music & singing, ESOL, Art & Craft, Henna Support Group, Chai with Henna and the Wellbeing Hub.
It is also a place for you to also get information and support.
The Henna Asian Womens Group AGM will be on the 5th of December 2022 from 1pm – 3pm. Please call us on 0207 372 9860 to confirm your attendance before 28th November.
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