Voluntary Action Camden e-bulletin 30th September 2016

NHS England tell teams developing STPs to talk to local CVSs; CPPEG open meeting; Camden Air Quality Conference; Black History Month; Highgate Neighbourhood Plan; Celebrating 50 Years of Henderson Court; Free HR Courses for Camden Organisations; Opportunity for capital funding in Kings Cross; Tavistock and Portman clinic Annual General Meeting; It’s all in your MIND – Real Talk debate for 14 – 21 year olds; Opportunity for London based Deaf/Disabled Musicians; Camden Community Radio; National Schools’ Conference on Combatting “Honour” Based Violence; Autism Friendly Cinema; What’s on at Centre 404 + funding jobs, volunteers, events, training, offers and resources.

Over 50 groups came to the Camden Funders Fair held at the Wellcome Foundation on Euston Road. Funders present included London Community Foundation, John Lyons Foundation, the Nationwide Foundation, St Pancras Welfare Trust and others. There were also stands from Hubbub crowdfunding and attendees had an opportunity to do a Grantfinder session (our online portal to funding opportunities) and to talk to Business in the Community about corporate support. The morning was rated a great success. Look out for future funding workshops and events from VAC.

NHS England tell teams developing STPs to talk to local CVSs
Engaging Local People, new guidance from NHS England for teams developing STPs in the 44 footprint areas, says they should engage with the voluntary sector. And the best way to do this, according to the guidance, is through their “local CVS or development and support agency”.
The guidance makes clear that charities and community groups are key stakeholders and says that “the best source for support for linking with the voluntary sector is frequently the council for voluntary services (CVS), sometime is called a local development and support agency”.
Also NHS England has published the NHS Operational Planning and Contracting Guidance 2017 – 2019. This emphasises the importance of STPs. The guidance says that “STPs are more than just plans. They represent a different way of working, with partnership behaviours becoming the new norm…although STPs are relatively new, we see them as having a significant ongoing role in the NHS.”

VAC has moved to Euston
Voluntary Action Camden is now based in the same building as West Euston Partnership at 29- 31 Hampstead Rd, London NW1 3JA. Opening hours, Email addresses and phone numbers all remain the same.

CPPEG open meeting, Monday 10th October
2-4pm at St Pancras Hospital.
The presentations and presenters for CPPEG open meeting on the 10th October are as follows:
Presentation 1: Musculoskeletal procurement (decision taken and lessons learnt)
Speakers:
• Dr Tom Aslan, Hampstead Group Practice GP and Camden CCG MSK Clinical Lead
• Simon Pearson, Patient Representative
Presentation 2: How Camden Clinical Assessment Service (CCAS) benefits patient access and experience?
Speakers:
• Dr Jeremy Sandford, Hampstead Group Practice GP and CCAS Programme Clinical Lead
• Sonia Castang, CCAS Manager

Camden Air Quality Conference 2016
On Wednesday 2 November (6 – 8.30pm), Camden Council invite local residents, students, businesses, public services and community organisations to come together at our free air quality conference and take action to improve the air we breathe.
Air pollution has a major impact on all of us. Nearly 9,500 people die every year in London as a result of poor air quality and action must be taken to change this. Full details and booking at Eventbrite.

Black History Month at the British Library
On Thursday 6th October the British Library will host an evening of performances, lectures and discussion celebrating Black History Month, hosted by the British Library Labs Project and Eccles Centre for American Studies. The Library is offering a limited number of FREE tickets to Camden Residents. Get in touch with Emma.Morgan@bl.uk or 07595 464 363 for more details or to book.

IWM and The Centre for Hidden Histories – Exploring black people’s involvement in the First World War
Saturday 15 October, 2pm – 5:30pm, IWM London, Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HZ
Exploring black people’s involvement in the First World War
More than one million black people from Africa, the Americas, and Europe were actively involved in the First World War. This workshop will look at how their experiences can be followed through official and private records and how their contributions are remembered in Britain today.
The event will feature talks from historians of Black Britain, Stephen Bourne, Dr Caroline Bressey, John Siblon, and Anna Maguire, and social commentator and political activist Patrick Vernon.
There will also be the opportunity to find out more about conducting research in this area, learn about IWM’s collections and enjoy free refreshments. Free Tickets: http://bit.ly/BlackpeopleinWW1

Highgate Neighbourhood Plan
Highgate Neighbourhood Forum has submitted their proposed Neighbourhood Plan to Camden Council and Haringey Council, in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012. To view the proposed Neighbourhood Plan and supporting documents please go to: www.camden.gov.uk/neighbourhoodplanning
Hard copies of the Plan are available to view at Highgate Library and 5 Pancras Square Library.
Comments on the Plan must be received by Friday 4th November 2016.
By e-mail: planningpolicy@camden.gov.uk or by post to Strategic Planning and Implementation, Regeneration and Planning, London Borough of Camden, Judd Street, London WC1H 9JE.

Celebrating 50 Years of Henderson Court
Tomorrow – Saturday 1st October 12 – 4pm, 102 Fitzjohns Ave, NW3
Photography Exhibition, Food and Drink, Bolder Choir, Live Music www.ageukcamden.org.uk

Free HR Courses for Camden Organisations
The Communities and Third Sector team at Camden Council are pleased to be able to offer Camden voluntary and community groups a series of HR training workshops. The workshops are free and will take place between 9.45 and 1pm at the Town Hall Judd Street. See Other Events section below for full details.

Opportunity for capital funding for VCS organisations in King’s Cross Ward
The Council is in receipt of money arising from a property development in King’s Cross Ward, as a result of Section 106 (S106) obligations on property developers. See ‘Offers’ below section for details.

Tavistock and Portman clinic Annual General Meeting
The Tavistock and Portman Clinic has been a proud member of the Camden community since 1967.
Our 2016 Annual General Meeting will shine a light on how our unique training, rooted in clinical practice, enables professionals to engage thoughtfully and effectively with some of the challenges they face working in the health, education and social care sector.
An open discussion with our Chief Executive, Paul Jenkins and Chair Paul Burstow, will follow where we’ll reflect on the Trust’s work over the last year and discuss what we’ll be focussing on in the future.
Please join us – this year’s AGM takes place from 430pm on Wednesday 5 October in the Lecture Theatre at the Tavistock Centre (120 Belsize Lane, NW3 5BA).
More info: https://tavistockandportman.nhs.uk/about-us/news/stories/changing-minds-changing-lives/

It’s all in your MIND – Real Talk debate for 14 – 21 year olds in Camden
Wednesday 12th October 2016
Time: 5pm – 7.30pm Camden Town Hall, Council Chamber, Judd Street, London WC1H 9JE
Free food and drink along with a goody bag
For free tickets, call 020 7974 5450 email sandra.soteriou@camden.gov.uk
You can also book your free ticket at eventbrite.co.uk

Opportunity for London based Deaf/Disabled Musicians – in partnership with WAC Arts
The ‘Emerge’ commission is the fourth and final new commission opportunity for London based Deaf / Disabled musicians. We have release 4 commissions, in partnership with 4 exciting organisations from across London. Full details at DrakeMusic.org

Camden Community Radio
Listen to online radio about all things Camden. Camden Community Radio.

Women and Health Blue Plaque Sponsored Walk Saturday 8th October
Join W+H for a relaxed and informative stroll along 22 plaques commemorating women of history whose creativity and courage has left the world a better place. And the sponsorship money raised will help us fund our services for the women of today.
For more information and to book a free ticket, book at Eventbrite
www.womenandhealth.org.uk
www.facebook.com/womenandhealth @wahcamden

National Schools’ Conference on Combatting “Honour” Based Violence
Youth for Change, IKWRO and Not in my Classroom have joined together to run the very first National Schools’ Conference on Combatting “Honour” Based Violence for safeguarding professionals, teachers, school staff and students.
Join us for a day of training, collaboration and discussion, including:
~ Workshops delivered by experts on FGM, child and forced marriage and “honour” based violence;
~ Youth advocacy workshops for students; and
~ Panel session and Q&A with influential representatives from the education sector.
Tue 18 October 2016, 10:00 – 16:00 at Winchmore School, Laburnum Grove, London N21
Booking and further details at Eventbrite.

Autism Friendly Cinema
Cineworld host an autism friendly cinema screening on the first Sunday of every month at 11am.
Cineworld’s next autism friendly film screening is Pete’s Dragon on Sunday 2nd October at 11am.
Find out more

What’s on at Centre 404
Dates for Your Diary – Groups & Workshops at Centre 404. View the newsletter online.

Ageing Better In Camden
Read the latest Ageing Better in Camden newsletter here.

Camden Patient Participation Groups Newsletter
Read the latest Camden Patent Participation Groups Newsletter online here.

Coram’s Fields, Macmillan, Evelyn Oldfield, Hopscotch Asian Women’s Centre; Age UK Camden and Camden PA are recruiting. See Jobs and Volunteers section below.

You can join in on Facebook. Like us if you like us.

Follow all the Camden Voluntary Sector news on OneCamden on Twitter.

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

“Being Black, Going Crazy”
BBC Three joins debate on Black male mental health – http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0482j61/being-black-going-crazy – broadcast on 27th Sept asks the questions that Minority Mental Health, www.minoritymentalhealth.co.uk on 13th October will be trying to answer for people who work in mental health find out some of the solutions to keep people out of the criminal justice system..

Lloyds Bank Foundation urges sector to unite to tackle low pay
Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales has gained Living Wage Friendly Funder accreditation and called upon corporates, charities, and their funders to tackle low pay.
As a Living Wage Friendly Funder, Lloyds Bank Foundation pays its staff the Living Wage and will encourage those seeking funding to pay the Living Wage to posts funded through its grants.
The foundation will also encourage charities, where they can, to pay staff the Living Wage and even to become accredited employers themselves. Full story in Charity Times.

“As public cuts leave people destitute, it’s charity workers like me who pick up the pieces
When I became an outreach worker ten years ago there was still some vestige of a welfare state. The indignity and devastation I see now is astonishing” Full story in the Guardian

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

Bright Ideas Fund is open
The Community Business Bright Ideas Fund aims to give your community group the support and tools to start setting up your community business. It will also give your group the early stage finance that you need need to carry out consultation with local people and feasibility studies to develop a community business idea the community wants and needs.
A programme of support and grants of up to £20,000 is available to develop your community business idea. See full details at the Locality website.

Food for London
In 2016/17 the Fund will shine a light on the disconnect between the high levels of food poverty that exist in London and the tonnes of surplus food that is thrown away, sent to anaerobic digestion or is fed to animals. Food for London will provide support to groups and charities who are using creative ways to repurpose surplus food or provide solutions to address hunger and food waste in London. Grants of between £1,000 and £20,000 are available to support work where there is clear evidence of benefit to those experiencing food poverty, disadvantage or isolation in London.
Full details and how to apply are available on the London Community Foundation website.

OCS and Nesta announce £4m for older people’s volunteering projects
The Office for Civil Society and Nesta have launched three grant funds totalling £4m to encourage people over 50 to volunteer.
All three funds are open to organisations to apply for funding for and are the first to be funded through the second phase of the Centre for Social Action.
The three funds are:
~ The Second Half Fund – Sharing Time and Talents for Life: grants of up to £250,000 to support the growth of new ways of mobilising the time and talents of people aged over 50.
~ Join In Stay In: grants of up to £50,000 and significant non-financial support from behavioural science experts for organisations to undertake randomised controlled trials to understand what works best to encourage volunteers to continue to give their time regularly.
~ Give More Get More – Exploring Intensive Volunteering: grants of up to £100,000 to support organisations to trial intensive volunteering placements for people over 50 – approaching or in retirement – that work alongside public services. More details at the Gov website.

The Institute of Fundraising is hosting an event at City Hall on the 9th of November to help small charities to try and overcome their fundraising challenges.
Charities in London are vital for local communities, but many smaller charities are also facing a tough funding climate. This event at London City Hall is a chance for small charities from across the capital to hear fundraising experts talk about how best to fundraise from the public, and offer practical guidance and support to help raise funds for their work.
The event will be a mixture of presentations and workshops, hearing and learning from experts and peers in London’s charity sector on:
• How best to engage with those who may be willing to provide large one off donations to your charity.
• How best to ask members of the public for small, regular donations to support your cause.
• How to improve your community events and one off public fundraising activities.
The event is open to all small charities based within London completely free of charge. Spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Charities can register at the following link: http://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/events-and-training/iofevents/conferences/small-charities-in-london-achieving-great-fundraising-in-your/.

Bringing people together
Origin Housing is a charitable housing and care provider, founded in the 1920’s as a slum clearance organisation but with a belief that “housing is not enough”.
Crowdfunder is working with Origin Housing to bring people together and build stronger communities in the north London and Hertfordshire area.
We have £13,500 of extra funding to distribute to projects that make those neighbourhoods a great place to live.
Add your idea to Crowdfunder and gather support to prove its potential impact.
When you hit 25% of your target, you could get up to 50% of your total fundraising target – up to £1,000. And once you hit your target, you can make your idea happen and make a difference.Find out more at http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/plus/origin/origin-housing

Celebrate – A New Grants Programme from the Big Lottery Fund
When was the last time your local community came together? Grants of between £300 and £10,000 for groups to hold one off events or activities which celebrate their local community.
You could celebrate something from your community’s history or a local hero. Or maybe it could a chance to bring people together to get to know their neighbours better. Full details on the Big Lottery Website.

Deutsche Bank Small Grants Fund
If you are a charity, voluntary or community group with an income of less than £250,000 per annum and you need funding for work focusing on increasing social inclusion and improving well being, this fund may be able to help.
The focus of the Small Grants Fund is to help society’s most disadvantaged and communities on the ground.
Projects may fall into any of the following areas:
~ Projects that promote social inclusion, reduce isolation and disadvantage and improve access to services;
~ Projects that advance people’s physical and mental health, wellbeing and safety
~ Projects that maximize people’s ability to strengthen community cohesion and build social capacity
The maximum grant size is £5,000. The application is online here.

VAC’s Mental Health Training Programme for BMER groups
Are you a BMER group or do you work with BMER communities?
For more information about our any of our courses, please go to https://vac.org.uk/events/category/health-mental-health/. Click on the course you are interested in and follow the instructions to book your place and pay by card (if applicable). The charge for our Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid training courses is heavily subsidised at only £25 per person. All other mental health workshops are free.
Please note that VAC can only accept bookings from organisations working with BMER communities based in Camden, or which serve Camden BMER residents. Places are limited on each course to a maximum of two people per organisation. Contact mentalhealthteam@vac.org.uk

VAC has a programme of courses coming up: Click here to find out more. All courses are £25 for members (unless otherwise stated).

Equalities Workshop
Age UK London & Opening Doors London are able to offer places to staff and volunteers to participate in an EQUALITIES workshop – best practice working with older LGBT people taking place next Tuesday 4th October from 10.30am until 1.30pm with lunch. The training session will take place at Age UK London’s office which has recently relocated to: 6th Floor, Tavis House, 1 – 6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA
Please share with staff and volunteers and if any would like to attend then either register here https://equalitiesolgbtoct16.eventbrite.co.uk or alternatively please email stynan@ageuklondon.org.uk or call 020 78206776 and leave name and contact details.

House of Memories dementia awareness
Workshops for family carers are being held at The British Museum on Thursday 1 December 2016. Run by National Museums Liverpool and commissioned by the Department of Health, workshops will take place twice-daily from 9:30am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 4:30pm.
Free places can be booked by emailing learning@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk or calling 0151 478 4240.

Citizens Advice Camden ‘Making a Difference in Camden’ Launch of Annual Review & AGM
Tuesday 25 October, 6pm-7.30pm
Camden Centre, Bidborough Street Entrance, WC1H 9AU.
(Opposite Dolphin Pub) Refreshments available
RSVP to Paul.cottrell@camdencabservice.org.uk

Native Spirit Festival celebrates 10th Anniversary
7-16th October 2016
Venues SOAS ~ The Book Club EC2 ~ Opening Night at Hive Dalston E8
Native Spirit Film Festival celebrates a decade of providing a platform for Indigenous Voices with 50+ feature films, docs, shorts and animations and special guests.
More info https://www.facebook.com/NativeSpiritUK twitter @NativeSpiritUK email nativespiritfilms@gmail.com Donations at door £5-12

Camden Safer Neighbourhoods Board Volunteers Fair and AGM
Wednesday 26 October, 6.30 pm, in the Council Chamber, Camden Town Hall, Judd Street, London WC1H 9JE. Come and find out what volunteering opportunities there are available in your area to help reduce crime and antisocial behaviour.
If you are a member of a voluntary/community organisation involved with crime prevention or crime reduction and you would like to recruit new volunteers, please email Peter Ward .

Tai Chi/ Chi Kung Demystified -move breath and meditate
Every Wednesday, 11:00-12:30 at YMCA oneKX 120 Cromer St, London WC1H 8BS – FREE
No need to book – just come along. Breath, relax, energise all ages and levels of experience welcome come along and see if it suits you. The classes are being supported by camden community sport and physical activity officer Andrew Gilbert.

Talk for Health Men Only Programme 21st October
The FREE 4.5 day Talk for Health programme enables wellbeing and good relationships by teaching:
~ Open and truthful talking
~ Empathic listening
~ Basic counselling skills
~ Tools for better relationships
After the training, you gain access to a network of support groups.
It’s for men who want to take care of their wellbeing and is FREE for those living in Islington and Camden as it is NHS-funded. More details at Eventbrite.
Book a place on a taster session: email info@talkforhealth.co.uk,
call us on 07826 148 461, or text ‘call me’ and we will get in touch with you.

October Volunteer Managers’ Forum + Lunch
18th October, 10.30am-2pm at Kentish Town Community Centre, 17 Busby Place, NW5 2SP
Join us at our next volunteer managers’ forum where we will look at all things volunteer management.
This forum will follow the ‘unconference’ format, which means you are the event organisers / participants on the day. You get out what you put in – so come prepared to muck in.
Integral to the forum will be meeting (and networking with) other volunteer managers in Camden – and lunch is included. Full details and book your free tickets on Eventbrite.

Celebrating Parents and Carers Event
Free family fun day – ‘Healthy Lives and Healthy Minds’
Saturday 22nd October 2016, 2pm – 5pm
Haverstock School, 24 Haverstock Hill, NW3 2BQ
Please read this event brief before filling in the form
Every year we have our Celebrating Parents (in its 11th year) event during Parents week and we invite the Mayor and the Cabinet member for Children Schools and Families. This year’s theme for the event is ‘Healthy Lives and Healthy Minds’.

Camden SAPB safeguarding adults conference
Working together towards lives free from abuse – 30 November 2016
This year’s conference will focus on how we can work together more efficiently and share information to keep Camden residents safe.
The conference will be an excellent opportunity for front-facing practitioners working with Camden communities to get together and share their experiences, as well as learn from each other’s practice.
A detailed conference programme will be circulated closer to the date. The event is free to attend for anyone working or volunteering with Camden adults, but we strongly advise booking your place early to avoid missing out.
The details of the event are as follows:
Wednesday, 30th November 2016
Holiday Inn Bloomsbury, Coram Street, London WC1N 1HT
09:00-17:00. Please arrive promptly, registration starts at 9am.
Book your place HERE.

Free HR training workshops for Camden voluntary and community groups
Many small to medium sized organisations do not have the resources to directly purchase HR support on an ongoing basis. In our experience, badly handled employment issues in small to medium sized organisations can destabilise the organisation and affect its delivery.
A robust HR function enables organisations to be more sustainable by strengthening the leadership of an organisation, supporting staff, trustees and volunteers effectively and by preventing crises.
The Communities and Third Sector team at Camden Council are pleased to be able to offer Camden voluntary and community groups a series of HR training workshops. The workshops are free and will take place between 9.45 and 1pm at the Town Hall Judd Street.
The workshops are for managers and trustees of voluntary and community groups based in Camden. To book a place on the workshops that you would like to attend, please click on the Eventbrite links.
HR Essentials Wednesday 28th September 2016
The aim of this workshop is to raise the awareness of potential and new employers about employment legislation and good practice in the workplace.
http://hr-essentials.eventbrite.co.uk
Managing Poor Performance through Capability Wednesday 19th October 2016
This workshop will focus on managing employees who are underperforming due to lack of capability
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-poor-performance-through-capability-tickets-27066873748
Managing Misconduct Wednesday 16th November 2016
This workshop will focus on managing employees who are underperforming due to misconduct
The training will reflect the ACAS Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-misconduct-registration-27067000126
Handling Workplace Investigations Wednesday 7th December 2016
There are many occasions when an employer may wish to undertake an internal investigation including as part of the disciplinary and grievance process
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/handling-workplace-investigations-registration-27067050276
Staff Appraisals Thursday 12th January 2017
Appraisal is a two-way process of looking backwards to analyse past job performance, and looking forward into the future with a view to improving future performance.
The overall objective of an effective appraisal scheme should be to help each employee to maximise his or her job performance for the joint benefit of the employee and the organisation.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/staff-appraisals-registration-27067569830
Managing Sickness Absence Thursday 9th February 2017
The aim of this workshop is to increase managers’ confidence and ability to manage staff absence.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-sickness-absence-registration-27067617974
Managing Restructure Wednesday 15th March 2017
Many voluntary and community organisations are considering some kind of restructuring in response to the current economic climate. This might include closing a team, amalgamating core functions, general downsizing or some sort of relocation.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-a-restructure-registration-27067674142
Managing Difficult Conversations at Work Wednesday 12th April 2017
Most of us dislike confrontation; we sometimes avoid it which can often lead to even more difficulty, misunderstandings and possible conflict.
In the current climate of continued economic uncertainty, we may find ourselves working with reduced budgets, constant organisational change and ongoing performance issues, as people try to make sense of all this.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-difficult-conversations-at-work-registration-27067711253
The workshops will be run by Shirley Briggs. Shirley is an independent HR consultant. Her background is in social housing where she worked as a HR manager for a number of large housing associations. She managed the PEACe (HR) service at LVSC from 2006-2016 supporting many hundreds of voluntary and community organisations with HR and employment law advice, consultancy and training. She is also a trained workplace mediator.

‘Made of Money’ is running a 2 day Facilitator Training in London on 5th – 6th October 2016
We also offer ‘in house’ trainings for any organisation or group of organisations to suit you.
‘Made of Money’ is an award winning financial literacy resource, 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. It is ideal to help front line workers offer support to those on low income, particularly in the run up to the introduction of Universal Credit, and welfare benefit changes.
The cost per person for the 2-day training, (incl lunch), depending on the size of your organisation (£100 for small organisations).
You will also need a set of workshop resources, charged at a subsidised rate of £115. This gives you everything you need to run Made of with groups and 1:1 sessions. (These can be shared within the organisation or between groups of organisations)
Contact mompartner@qsa.org.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

Living Centre Partnership seeks Healthy Living Centre Manager
£35,000 p.a, (pro-rata) Closes 29 Oct 2016
We are looking for a highly motivated person to make their mark and be part of one of the most amazing new facilities to be developed in Somers Town for generations.
the local Living Centre Partnership has won the contract to deliver the brand new Living Centre in the Francis Crick Institute and we are now looking to recruit a Living Centre Manager to help make this happen. Full details, application pack at the Guardian jobs.

iBug seeks Youth Mental Health Peer Group Facilitator (sessional)
Approx 6 hours per month (split between 2 evenings and an occasional planning meeting and supervision session)
£20 per hour on self-employed sessional basis
iBUG is recruiting for a co-facilitator to lead our two peer support groups for young people (group members are approx. 18-25 years old).
The groups currently run on Wednesday evenings although some flexibility in timings is possible.
We are looking for someone who is able to understand that their own experience of
mental illhealth gives them a unique insight into working with others in a peer-to-peer context.
Please apply by sending a CV and covering letter to ibug@hotmail.co.uk
Closing date: 14th October 2016 Interviews: 20th October 2016

Volunteers are needed in GP practices!
Voluntary Action Camden (VAC) would like to hear from you! We are training volunteers to become Community Health Advocates in local GP practices.
• Do you live, work or volunteer in Camden?
• Would you like to support people in your community to improve their health and their access to services that will help them to maintain good health and wellbeing?
• Do you want to develop experience and skills in the field of public health?
• Can you commit at least 2 hours per week?
VAC is offering free Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH) Level 1 training to those who want to volunteer their time to become Community Health Advocates. The RSPH Level 1 training is a two days course, with a 20 question multiple choice test at the end of the second day of training. It could provide a useful skill set and experience for people who may be interested in following a health related career path in the future.
After completing the training, VAC will support local teams of volunteers to act as links between community based services and GPs. You may wish to take advantage of additional opportunities to increase your knowledge, for example smoking cessation, cancer awareness, diabetes etc. In return for your commitment to the project for 2 hours a week we offer support, out of pocket expenses and other professional development opportunities.
For more information, please contact:
Mandira Manandhar, Health Advocate Volunteer Co-ordinator (Mon, Tues and Thurs) 020 7284 6550/07930669417 or email: mmanandhar@vac.org.uk
Peter Simonson on 020 7284 6550 or email: projectsupport@vac.org.uk
Please note, we cannot book people on to the course without discussing the project with them first. The RSPH training is provided FREE by on the understanding that participants are available to volunteer for the project and able to attend the regular training and support sessions. After 2 months in placement Health Advocate Volunteers will have access to other VAC training free of charge subject to availability.

Holborn Community Association have two vacancies
Administrator (PT)
who will take on administration and finance duties across all three HCA sites.
An opportunity has arisen to join Holborn Community Association, a growing & exciting community charity in WC1 – a great location to work in. We are seeking a team player who will bring a clear head and systematic approach to their duties across HCA – including administration, reception and finance responsibilities. Most importantly you’ll be enthusiastic about the work that we do and the community we work with. In return we can offer a varied role in a great, fun place to work.
Due to redevelopment plans for our Bedford House site we are currently advertising this role on a short term basis although there may be opportunity for extension following the period detailed in the contract.
Hours per week: 30 Salary: NJC Scale pt 19 currently £21,781 pro rata (inclusive of London weighting)
Fixed term contract October 2016 – 31 March 2017.
Full DBS (CRB) check will be required
Closing Date: Monday 3rd October 2016 at 12 noon.
Interviews will be held Thursday 13th October 2016
Caretaker
who will take on caretaker duties across all three HCA sites.
Following the retirement of our current caretaker Holborn Community Association is seeking a new caretaker. Working across all three of our centres you will be able to take on general repairs, cleaning and arranging specific work with contractors. Most importantly you’ll be enthusiastic about the work that we do and the community we work with. In return we can offer a varied role in a fun place to work.
Due to redevelopment plans for our Bedford House site we are currently advertising this role on a short term basis although there may be opportunity for extension following the initial period
Hours per week: 22 Salary: 18,612 per annum (pro rata) NJC Scale pt 11
Fixed term contract October 2016 – 31 March 2017.
Full DBS (CRB) check will be required. Closing Date: Monday 3rd October 2016 at 12 noon.
Information packs and application forms are available on our website www.holborncommunity.co.uk or by emailing admin@holborncommunity.co.uk

Kilburn Older Voices Exchange (KOVE) seeks Assistant Co-ordinator
32 hours per month. (£4,438 – eight months) Initial contract from 1stNovember 2016 to 30th June 2017
KOVE requires an Assistant Coordinator to help with organising its community projects. KOVE is a registered charity and we are committed to raising the voice of older people in the Kilburn and West Hampstead area. We are a dynamic community-action initiative, working in partnership with Ageing Better in Camden, funded by the Big Lottery.
The Purpose of the job:
• To engage with and encourage older people to participate in KOVE activities and projects
• On occasions to work with and deputise for the KOVE Coordinator at meetings
• To organise activities and projects
• To assist with the planning of KOVE’s Ageing Better programme.
KOVE’s dynamic community programme includes Bench to Bench walks, cinema club, community forums for older people, the KOVEwatchers initiative and campaigning on issues that older people have raised e.g. the need for community seating, safer road crossings, community toilet scheme and accessible public transport.
This post is based on the successful applicant working freelance. Monthly payments will be made on receipt of an invoice. The post holder will be responsible for his/her own income tax and national insurance contributions. Closing date: 5pm 10th October.
For application information please contact: Mel Wright, KOVE Coordinator: mel.wright@kove.org.uk

Coram’s Fields Seeks 2 Workers
Sessional Youth Worker and Sessional Sports Worker
Hours: Evenings (as and when required) Rate: £9.40 per hour
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated individual who shares our passion for helping all young people to reach their potential to join our Youth and Sport Team. Coram’s Fields is a well-established, independent Children’s Charity located in the London Borough of Camden which delivers a range of high quality services for young people aged 6-19 years old.
If you require further information about the roles or wish to apply please contact Jonathan: jonathan@coramsfields.org.uk or naz@coramsfields.org.uk
Closing date: 12 pm Friday 7th October 2016
Interview date: week beginning Monday 10th October 2016 (TBC) www.coramsfields.org

2016 Camden Volunteer Awards – nominations invited
Volunteer Centre Camden are hosting the 2016 Camden Volunteer Awards at the Camden Centre in King’s Cross on Thursday 24 November.
The evening will be a celebration of the achievements of Camden’s volunteers. Camden organisations can nominate one or two individual volunteers or one group of volunteers. The closing date for nominations is 5pm on Thursday 27 October. Volunteers can be nominated online. If you need a paper form, please email Sheila Norris at sheila@volunteercentrecamden.org.uk or call 020 7424 9990.

Hopscotch Asian Women’s Centre recruiting a number of Posts
Hopscotch Asian Women’s Centre is currently recruiting for an exciting new Big Lottery/ESF funded employment project. I would be grateful if you could forward the vacancies on to your contacts.
Please see below for details:
Employer Engagement Worker
35 hrs per week 3 year contract £32,200 incl. ILW
Closing date: Wednesday 5th October 2016 at 12.00pm
Administrative and Finance Assistant
35 hrs per week 3 year contract £20,645 incl. ILW
Closing date: Wednesday 5th October 2016 at 12.00pm
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Isabelle Terrisson, Senior Operations Manager. For all other details and an application pack, please contact Ruksana Begum:
Tel: 020 7388 8198 E-mail: info@hopscotchawc.org.uk Web: www.hopscotchawc.org.uk

Are you looking to employ an assistant to help with your care needs? CamdenPAs can help
CamdenPAs.org.uk is a new service that makes it easy to find a personal assistant (PA) and puts you in control of your care and support.
If you have care needs, you can employ a PA to help you to live as independently as possible.
CamdenPAs features an online ‘marketplace’ for you to browse through a list of profiles of PAs in the borough. Profiles give details about the services they provide, their skills, experience and personal interests.
You can look through the list to find suitable matches and choose someone you like to help support you.
When you find a match you can contact the PA to arrange an interview and see how you get on. If you like them you can then work out contract details such as hours, duties and wages, and hire them.
If you do not find anyone suitable, you can set up your own a profile describing your requirements and interests, for PAs to look through and contact you.
You can employ a PA whether you receive a direct payment or fund your own care. If you receive direct payments you can get support with the employment from Personalised Support In Camden or AgeUK Camden.
Become a PA
If you’re a PA looking for work or are just starting out, CamdenPAs can help you. As well as helping you finding a job, the site features advice on looking for work, becoming a PA and where to get training.
Why not set up your profile today? Find out more, visit: camdenpas.org.uk or phone: 020 7278 4437

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

Camden Carers Centre has moved
We can now be found at Charlie Ratchford Resource Centre, Belmont Street, NW1 8HF. We have our own dedicated offices, including quiet space for counselling, health checks and carers’ assessments. Our phone number, email addresses and website remain the same, so you can still get in touch at info@camdencarers.org.uk or 020 7428 8950. You can also find out about our activities for unpaid carers in Camden at http://www.camdencs.org.uk/activities and follow our news on Facebook (www.facebook.com/Camdencarersservice) and Twitter (twitter.com/CamdenCarers)

Opportunity for capital funding for VCS organisations in King’s Cross Ward
The Council is in receipt of money arising from a property development in King’s Cross Ward, as a result of Section 106 (S106) obligations on property developers, under Camden’s Planning Guidance.
This opportunity relates only to money provided to improve community facilities, it does not relate to S106 money received for other purposes, such as infrastructure and parks and open spaces.
The community building or facility must be one of the following:
• Owned by the organisation
• Occupied on a long-term lease
• Owned by the council
If your voluntary & community sector organisation would like to make a proposal for S106 capital money for community facilities, and your premises and service provision fits these criteria, please contact jeff.hopwood@camden.gov.uk and adam.demosthenous@camden.gov.uk (please use both to ensure a swift response).
A proposal form will be supplied, to easily enable response to the following:
• A brief description of the proposal, including how much money you are seeking – an estimate is fine at this stage
• Any relevant deadlines
The form will also ask for information about:
• How an allocation would ensure that the recipient’s facilities are available for the local community
• Whether the organisation or facility has received S106 Community Facilities funding before
• Whether the capital project has any match funding or pledges of match funding
• How the proposal will address Camden Plan priorities and the Council’s investment tests:
www.camden.gov.uk/camdenplan
www.camden.gov.uk/ccm/content/council-and-democracy/publications-and-finances/twocolumn/camden-financial-challenge-.en?page=3.
Proposal forms will need to be returned by the 14th October 2016, officers intend to consider the proposals during October, and discuss with ward members and relevant Cabinet Members. Decisions are expected to be made by the beginning of November. Queries to Jeff or Adam as above

Deaf Achieve
This is a Big Lottery funded project that will continue to deliver free workshops, health groups, job clubs, travel groups, financial capability training and one to one support until 2018. The end of February saw the completion of our first year. We are now well into our second year. These are for the deaf community, aged 18-65, living in any of the London boroughs. If want to know more information about Deaf Achieve please contact: deafachieve2@royaldeaf.org.uk.” also our website links http://www.royaldeaf.org.uk/news/sdfsd/

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.