Voluntary Action Camden e-bulletin 3rd June 2016

Resources to help you ; It’s Volunteers’ Week and Carers’ Week; How should Camden tackle crime & antisocial behaviour?; The Camden Sensory Needs Forum; Free legal advice; Somers Town Photo Competition; Stand Up for Women; Befriending Service and Group for Carers; June Volunteer Coordinators’ Forum; Junior Wild Bunch Club; + jobs, volunteers, events, training, offers and resources.

Have you looked at VAC’s Resources and Signposting pages recently? We have an extensive range of resources to help you and your group. Topics covered include: Setting up and running an orgnaisation – including Business Planning; HR; Financial Managment; Fundraising; Governance; Property; Legal. The section ‘Working with others’ includes topics such as local policy and strategy resources; finding local groups; neighbourhood projects, safeguarding. We are always adding to the pages. Let us know if there is something you would like: info@vac.org.uk

It’s Volunteers’ Week and Carers’ Week – read on for more details of both.

Volunteers’ Week 2016
This year Volunteers’ Week (VW) has been extended by five days and carries on until 12th June.
Do you have anything special planned? If so, let Sheila know.
You can also add your event to the events to the interactive map.
And for those of you booked in for our SUPERsized volunteering fair, VCC look forward to seeing you there. There is also a drop-in at the office on 7th June.

Volunteering Fair organised by One Housing – free entry
Wednesday, 8 June 2016 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
220 Arlington Road, London, NW1 7HE
Come and meet representatives from over 30 organisations and discover the opportunities they currently have on offer.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/one-housing-volunteer-fair-tickets-24619157563
For more information please call the volunteer coordinator on 020 7 428 4120

Carers’ Week 2016 Monday 6th to Friday 10th June
Camden Carers’ Service is running an event every weekday for unpaid carers in Camden. For more details or to book phone the CCC office on 020 7428 8950
Monday 6th June – ‘Get Active!’ day, with a choice of Tai Chi, Pilates or outdoor gym taster sessions or a walk on the Heath, be followed by a picnic, 12 to 2pm
Tuesday 7th June – Tea with the Trustees, 1 to 4pm
2nd floor training room, 293 – 299 Kentish Town Road, NW5 2TJ
Wednesday 8th June – Health and Wellbeing Fayre, 11am to 3pm
Centre 404, 404 Camden Road, N7 0SJ
Thursday 9th June – Street Party for older and dementia carers and cared-for, 1.30 to 3.30pm
Kentish Town Congregational Church, Upstairs, Kelly Street, NW1 8PH
Friday 10th June – Creative Showcase Event, 11am – 12.45pm
Two live performances by carers but open to carers and non-carers alike – at the Central School of Speech and Drama, 62-64 Eton Avenue, NW3 3HY. www.camdencc.org.uk
If you care for somebody, then this is your week. All events are free. For information and booking for these and the other Carers’ Week events in Camden, please ring Camden Carers Service on 020 7428 8950 or email info@camdencs.org.uk Details of all events are on our website www.camdencs.org.uk/carers-week

Events For Young Adult Carers
‘We Care’ an event for young people in Camden aged 16-24, 2nd June, 4-7pm
We Care is an event to celebrate unpaid young carers and young adult carers in Camden, for all young people aged 16-24. Come along to discover what a carer is, the support available for carers and for live music, mocktails, and food.
Location: The Hive – 18 Harben Parade, Finchley Road, NW3 6JP.
For information and booking please ring Camden Carers Service on 020 7428 8950 or email info@camdencs.org.uk. Details are on our website www.camdencs.org.uk.
Camden Carers Bake Off – Young Adult Carers vs Older Carers
4th June , 10.30am-1.30pm
Older carers of 60+ vs young adult carers, 18-25, meet in the battle of the Battenberg and butterfly buns, including afternoon tea; ingredients supplied.
Location: Kentish Town Congregational Church, Downstairs, Kelly Street NW1 8PH.
For information and booking please ring Abbie or Tracey at Camden Carers Service on 020 7428 8950 to register or email info@camdencs.org.uk. Details are on our website www.camdencs.org.uk.

Carers Health and Wellbeing Fair for Camden and Islington
Enjoy a day of pampering, relaxation and a chance to unwind
• Makeup artists
• Independent Beauty Consultant
• Hula hoop sessions
• Mini facials, hand and arm massage
• Chair-based therapies such as Indian Head massage
• Mocktails stall serving non-alcoholic drinks
• NHS staff carrying out mini health checks
• Master Gardener stall
• Laughter yoga sessions
• Information stalls
Wednesday, June 8th 10.30am to 3pm at Centre 404
404 Camden Road, N7 0SJ tel 020 7697 1336 www.centre404.org.uk

How should Camden tackle crime & antisocial behaviour?
Camden Council currently spends £5 million on reducing crime and antisocial behaviour in the Borough. They need to cut this expenditure by 25%. To make this level of reduction they have rethought how they might deliver community safety in Camden. They are proposing to prioritise those most vulnerable in society and who are most at risk of harm. Camden is keen to hear from you and is undertaking a consultation that runs until Tuesday 12 July.
For further information and a copy of the consultation document: HERE
There are several ways you can tell the Council your views:
• Online: www.camden.gov.uk/communitysafetyreview
• Email: communitysafety@camden.gov.uk
• Or call Community Safety on 020 7974 2915
If you want to learn more about the proposed changes, talk with Community Safety officers and have your say, Camden Safer Neighbourhood Board, is holding a special Community Conversation on Thursday 30 June, 7.00 pm, Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9BD. If you are interested in attending please let Peter Ward know: admin@camdensnb.org.uk

The Camden Sensory Needs Forum
• A forum for blind and partially sighted residents and residents who are d/Deaf, deaf-blind or hard of hearing.
• A forum for family carers of people with sensory needs in Camden.
• A forum that gives you direct links to Camden councillors as well as links to Council staff and staff from local health organisations.
• A forum to discuss services that matter to you
• The venue and meeting are fully accessible. British Sign language interpreters and a Speech to Text Reporter provided.
Next meeting: Chaired by Councillor Larraine Revah 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm 29 June
at Charlie Ratchford Centre, Belmont Street NW1 8HF (map below)
Agenda item: How well is the Forum working? Tell us what you think?
For transport to help you attend please contact: David Robinson at Camden Council:
phone: 020 7974 4239 mobile: 0791 755 9419 sms text only

Free legal advice and support for small not-for profit organisations
LawWorks Not-For-Profits Programme provides free legal advice and support to small not-for profit organisations who give valuable support to communities across England and Wales.
Where a not-for-profit organisation needs help with a one-off legal issue, LawWorks matches the organisation with a volunteer lawyer from its network of member law firms and in-house legal teams who can advise on that matter.
Examples of discrete matters volunteers can help with include:
• Drafting a contract,
• Reviewing a lease,
• Updating a constitution/articles, and
• Clarifying rights in a commercial dispute.
Volunteers can advise on property, commercial/contract, tax, IP, insurance, insolvency, data protection, defamation, and company law.
Applying for help is simple:
• The organisation can check if it is eligible at the following link: https://www.lawworks.org.uk/legal-advice-not-profits/eligibility-criteria-and-guidance
• If eligible, the online application form can be completed at: (https://www.lawworks.org.uk/legal-advice-not-profits/free-legal-assistance/not-profits-programme-application-form)

Somers Town Photo Competition
Win £180 and have your photo exhibited in the Somers Town July 9th Festival! And win a day’s experience on a photoshoot at an ad agency.
Take a great photo of Somers Town as it is today, with your camera or phone. For ideas, look at the photos of old Somers Town on the website.
Final deadline is 1st July 2016 midnight.
Early bird – Enter before the 12th June – and your photo will be exhibited in the Chalton Gallery in June 15th-18th 2016. Prizes awarded at Festival, Saturday July 9th.
Photos MUST be taken in Somers Town, NW1 and you MUST be resident or attend school here. Full details at the website.

Stand Up for Women
Camden Comedy Club – Raising Funds for SOlace Women’s Aid.
Over the span of two weeks, there are five nights with over 50 funny women helping to fundraise for Solace Women’s Aid. The charity exists to bring to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors and in particular women and children.
On the 27th June 2016 at Camden Comedy Club, a stellar all female line up will grace the stage to stand up against domestic violence and abuse. Full details here.
Tickets available via designmynight – £7.00
https://www.designmynight.com/london/whats-on/comedy/stand-up-4-women-camden?t=tickets £10 on the door

Befriending Service and Group for Carers
The Aim of Henna Asian Women’s Group Befriending Service is:
– To Reduce Isolation For Housebound Older Minority Ethnic People
– Increased Access To Mainstream And Other Services By Older Minority Ethnic People Who Are Isolated/Housebound
– To act as a bridge between isolated individuals and the services offered by Henna and of statutory and voluntary sector agencies
Older Minority Ethnic People
– receive weekly home visits by volunteers whom can speak their mother tongue
– reconnect with others and start to attend social activities and participate
– are more aware of NHS agencies that can support their various needs and make their own choices.
– are more aware of how to access other mainstream services and choose to attend those that they will benefit from
We Provide Tailored Service Based On Client’s Need
Befriending Service is provided in many South Asian languages like Hindi, Urdu, Farsi, Bengali, Gujarati and English. Full details at the Henna website.

June Volunteer Coordinators’ Forum
Join VCC at the next volunteer coordinators’ forum to share top tips for how to deal with tricky situations with volunteers.
Tuesday 28th June, 11am-1.30pm at West Euston Partnership
You will also have the chance to ask any other volunteer management best practice queries you may have. And to meet other volunteer managers in Camden. Fantastic!
For more details, and to book your FREE place go to Eventbrite.

Junior Wild Bunch Club
Free event for 10 to 19 year olds – Tuesday 14th June 2016 from 6.30pm
Platform Islington, 260 Hornsey Road, London N7 7QT. Berni Simons, Siren Arts & Advocacy, Elfrida Society, 34 Islington Park St, London N1 1PX. Siren@elfrida.com
Tel: 020 7359 7443 www.elfrida.com / www.wildbunchclub.com

Free training, outings and events for unpaid carers in Camden
For a full list of events of carers in Camden please visit the Camden Carers website.

Camden Patient Participation Groups Newsletter
You can read the latest PPG Newsletter online here.

Healthwatch Camden
Latest Information DIgest is on the Healthwatch Camden website.
Catch up with the latest Camden news and what’s happening on Our Blog

The Camden Capacity Building Bulletin is produced monthly, targeting the community and voluntary sector in Camden. It provides up to date/recently live information and news on funding and training. To access the latest information please follow the Link www.camden.gov.uk/cbbulletin

Nafsiyat, SHAK, ROTA, Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, Littlehaven Nursery, Fitzrovia Chapel, Greenpeace, and Camden PA are recruiting. See Jobs and Volunteers section below.

Camden Shares. The website for exchanges in Camden. www.camdenshares.org.uk

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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

Why infrastructure support matters
NPC makes the case for local infrastructure.
“‘Everybody wants what we do, but nobody wants to pay for it.’ This is a lament frequently made by voluntary sector infrastructure organisations. The smaller or less experienced organisations most likely to benefit from their services are often those least able to afford it. Local authorities-struggling to fund core statutory duties let alone anything else besides-are cutting back support and/or narrowing the terms of what it should provide. Individual and institutional funders, meanwhile, often want to channel their support ‘to the frontline’.
What infrastructure bodies can offer
For charities, the benefits are obvious: access to information, advice, training, and even professional services that cannot be provided in-house. Effective infrastructure bodies are also a channel of communication. They can act as conduit between the voluntary and statutory sectors, feeding intelligence both ways and helping the two to work better together.
For communities, the benefits are indirect; they stem from the effects that a vibrant, confident, well supported voluntary sector can have on individuals and neighbourhoods.
For funders, the benefits are less obvious, but no less useful. The availability of support and guidance from infrastructure organisations can lead to much better funding applications from a wider range of organisations.

Should the term asset map be put into room 101?
Whilst the process and practice of asset mapping is an essential community building method, the term is beginning to blur with various different forms of data gathering and analysis; such as where local people can access services. Does this miss the point?
An excellent read over at nurturedevelopment.org

Charities minister’s astonishing claim
NAVCA has reacted with dismay as Charities Minister Rob Wilson’s comment that “too many charities are reliant on grants from the public sector, a way of working that is simply unsustainable in the long term.”
Neil Cleeveley, NAVCA’s Chief Executive, said:
“I’m astonished that the minister who ought to be charities’ advocate in government could come out with such nonsense. If you unpack this comment – what does it actually mean? Is he saying that charities with a substantial grant to support people and communities should reject it? Or that charities doing vital work that does not attract individual donations are bad or failing? Why should grants be any more unsustainable than any other form of funding?”
Other sector leaders responded in a similar manner. Jay Kennedy, Head of Policy at the Directory of Social Change, said: “The comments are phenomenally unhelpful. What evidence is he basing his statements on?” Asheem Singh, Head of Policy at Acevo, said: “The Minister has got this one wrong. Grants work because they involve charities in the development of outcomes.”

Call for annual social value statements
New research by SEUK has been published into local authority take up of social value. The research, Procuring for Good, shows that only one in three councils routinely consider social value in commissioning.
Neil Cleeveley, said; “We have previously called for all statutory bodies covered by the Social Value Act to be required to produce annual statements setting out their approach to social value and the effect it has had.”

Launching a crowdfunding campaign? Ask yourself these five questions first
Successful crowdfunding takes more than just filling out a profile on a platform – it requires a great deal of thought, commitment and social media know-how. Read the full story at the Guardian.

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

The Edge Fund is open for applications
Supporting grass roots groups for justice and equality
Summer is nearly upon us, and we have just opened a new funding round. In Round 5 we awarded about £40,000 to 30 groups, and this summer we are looking forward to helping support even more groups fighting for social change.
Find out how to apply here.
There are loads of great groups and projects out there, but we don’t always hear about them, please help us spread the word by letting people know in your networks.

Regent’s Place Community Fund
The Regent’s Place Community Fund is an exciting new initiative led by a number of businesses based at Regent’s Place, a fully managed office, retail and leisure Campus located to the north of the Euston Road in Camden. The founding members of the Fund are occupiers Capital One, Dentsu Aegis Network, Gazprom Marketing & Trading, Lendlease and Santander, along with Regent’s Place Management and landlord British Land.
The Fund aims to make a real difference to the local area and will help smaller community organisations around Regent’s Place. The Fund will focus on causes that support social cohesion in the community, skills and access to employment, and healthy living.
Funding is available to help address local needs under the following themes:
~ Healthy Living (£1,000 – £5,000)
~ Social Cohesion (£1,000 – £5,000)
~ Employability (£5,000 – £10,000)
To apply please follow this link to the online application form
Closing Date: 9am on Wednesday 1st June 2016
Please contact Laura Mitchell at The London Community Foundation if you need help with your application or have any queries about the Fund on 020 7582 5117 or laura.mitchell@londoncf.org.uk

Don’t forget to sign up to Funding Central for free email funding alerts. Go to www.fundingcentral.org.uk/

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. If you have any queries, please contact us on our team email address: 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).

Free Carnival Art Workshops
We’re launching a series of fun workshops to help Camden residents design and make their costume for the 2016 Notting Hill Carnival.
The workshops will take place at Arlington every Saturday; 18 June – 27 August from 1.00pm 5.00pm.
To sign up or for more information, contact Katy Brophy on 020 7428 4334 or Irene Pulga on 020 7428 4281 or email ipulga@onehousing.co.uk.
Only 10 spaces are available, on a first come first serve basis so register soon to avoid disappointment.

FitzFest 2016: 8th-11th June
8th-11th June 2016 sees the inaugural FitzFest celebrating London’s Fitzrovia with all its musical heritage from past generations together with the contemporary diversity that thrives today.
With a programme of music made entirely by musicians who have lived or worked in Fitzrovia over the centuries – and often played on historical instruments made in Fitzrovia – the festival is grounded in the local community. Full details at the FitzFest website.

Kingsgate Workshops Open Studios Weekend
25th and 26th June noon – 6pm
Arts and crafts direct sale. Creative workshops. Delicious food. www.kingsgateworkshops.org.uk

Memory Cafes
Millman Street Memory Cafe, 3rd Monday of the month, 3-5pm. Tel: 020 7561 4820
Maitland Part Memory Cafe, 1st Wednesday of the month, 11am – 1pm. Tel020 7561 4820.

Upcoming Medicine for Members Event: Mental Health in a Primary Care Setting
The next Medicine for Members event will be held on Thursday 9 June from 5.30pm to 7pm in Training Rooms 8 and 9, West Wing at St Pancras Hospital. The topic will be ‘Mental Health in a Primary Care Setting’ and we will be focusing on the innovative work being done by our teams of psychologists and psychiatrists. They have been working alongside GPs in their practices, enabling individuals to get access to expert mental healthcare closer to home and in a friendly and familiar environment.
Our panel of guests will include Dr David Davies, an Islington GP; Andy Stopher, Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Emily Van de Pol, Interim Divisional Director for Primary Mental Healthcare.

Fund Bidding Support Workshop
22 June 2016 9.30am-1.15pm
At Age UK London Offices, First Floor, 21 St Georges Road, London, SE1 6ES
This workshop aims to introduce small organisations to principles of fundraising and how to appeal to funders, help them identify sources of funding and give guidance on how to write successful bids. Lunch will be provided at the end of the workshop. Please note that the door to our offices is actually on Oswin Street. It is not necessary to print your ticket.
Aimed at small odder persons organisations. Book here https://fundbidding22june.eventbrite.co.uk

Speak Out
The SPEAK OUT event is part of Hopscotch Asian Women’s Centre’s campaign against Domestic Abuse. Every week in the UK two women are killed by their current or ex-partners.
Hopscotch Asian Women’s Centre is asking MEN from different backgrounds to attend the SPEAK OUT event and show their support by signing a PLEDGE and commit to stand against Domestic Abuse.
Monday 6th June 2016. Time: 11am – 2pm (Lunch will be provided)
Venue: Committee Room 1, Old Town Hall, Judd Street, WC1H 9DB
Please RSVP to: info@hopscotchawc.org.uk or call Hopscotch on 020 7388 8198

Rebetiko Carnival
In June 2016 the Rebetiko Carnival, one of the biggest music festivals in Europe is landing on the shores of the UK. The traditional music of Greece and Asia minor will be resounding through the streets of many of the major cities of the UK with the heart of the festival in Camden. Concerts, seminars, workshops, education work, outreach work, instrument exhibitions, Shadow Puppet theatre and new texts narrating the dramatic history of this music with live performance. All this will brought here by many of the greatest musicians from Greece as well as the best UK based bands.
The venues include Camden’s very own The Green Note as well as The Vortex, King’s Place, The Forge, the Hellenic Centre (London) etc. See Rebetiko Carnaval

Somers Town: What Future? 16 June – 18 June
Organized by: Somers Town Neighbourhood Forum, Diana Foster and T.A.S
Chalton Gallery, 96 Chalton Street, NW1 1HJ
For decades Somers Town has been known for its innovative social housing. But suddenly its land has become subject to the dual pressures of vast infrastructure projects and the fashion for “intensification”. Somers Town: What future? invites you to come and learn more about the story of a community fighting for its identity, vitality and sanity in the 21st century. More information at London Architecture Diary

Camden Council Learning Disabilities Forum
Wednesday 15th June 2016 6pm – 8pm
We will be talking about sharing information how to make your voice heard
At Charlie Ratchford Resource Centre, Belmont Street, London, NW1 8HF.
There will be refreshments
if you need help to get to the meeting please phone David on 02 07 97 44 23 9 before 5pm on 10th June 2016

Supporting Refugee and Migrant Women Annual Conference 8th June
This conference will bring together refugee and migrant community groups with mainstream women’s organisations. We will have the opportunity to reflect on the past year of the project and the women’s sector, and plan on what we will do next to support vulnerable refugee and migrant women further.
The presentations will be followed by focused practical workshops where participants can share ideas and good practices on issues relevant to Refugees and Asylum Seeker women.
We will also have a Mini Participatory Theatre Workshop on Migrant Mothers’ Citizenship delivered by Dr Umut Erel from the Open University and Erene Kaptani
Come and be part of this conversation! Register FREE online on Eventbrite. WOMEN ONLY.
For further information or bookings, please call / email Sheena: sheena@evelynoldfield.co.uk or 020 7697 4103. Wednesday 8th June 10:00 – 16:30 at Holloway Road

An introduction to intergenerational working
An intensive one-day training session ideal for people who would like to organise activities or projects which bring together older and younger people, improve their intergenerational practice or make their organisation or service more age-inclusive.
The day is for anyone who would like to organise intergenerational events or improve their organisation’s intergenerational practice. The session is free of charge and open to anyone living, working, studying or volunteering in the London Borough of Camden.
The training will examine why intergenerational and age-friendly thinking is important, how to choose activities, how to prepare older and younger people to meet each other, how to plan and resource a project and how to build safe, creative and sustainable projects.
Tuesday 12 July 2016 9.45am – 4.45pm at Argenta House, Aspern Grove, Belsize Park, London NW3
For further information or to book a place, contact: vanda.carter@camden.gov.uk / 020 7974 2810

DIY PR workshop – Friday 10th June
The main aim of this workshop is to help charities maximise the impact of press releases.
You will learn:
~ How the media works.
~ How to create powerful press releases that maximise your chances of being noticed by journalists.
~ What makes a good story.
~ Practical ideas for getting free publicity for your cause.
This is an interactive half day group clinic, so we ask that participants bring along a press release that we can develop together as part of the session.
Friday 10th June 2016 in Holborn, London from 10:00am – 13:30pm. Cost: £15 Book at Eventbrite

Moneytalk Camden North – subsidised Financial Education Facilitator Training Course, 12/13 July or 3 & 10 November
Moneytalk Camden North is a new 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.
Moneytalk Camden North takes a different and innovative approach to financial literacy: it works holistically- with the whole person and the whole household. The resources aim to build confidence, resilience and help people identify their own values, attitudes and emotions around money, as well as covering basics like budgeting, borrowing and debt. We recognise that unless people’s own situations are explored and confidence is increased, behaviour will not change long–term. The resources are all provided, fully reusable, fun and informative- so it hardly feels like you are doing money training. We will train you to use the resources and approach to support your own client groups.
12th & 13th July and 3rd & 10th November click here to find out more and download a booking form.
Contact: mtcn@qsa.org.uk tel: 020 8983 5047

Recovery College – places still available
Recovery College courses started on Monday 18 April and term runs until 20 July. The Summer term course guide is online at www.candi.nhs.uk/recoverycollege and courses are filling fast.
Please encourage colleagues and service-users to enrol now for courses in May, June and July so they don’t miss out on a place.
Available courses as at 28 April include
Mon 6 June: Women’s Health
Friday 10 June: Men & Masculinity (4 week course)
Friday 10 June: Getting Involved in Delivering Services
Mon 20 June: Co-production (Working Together)
Friday 24 June: The Powers of the Nearest Relative
Mon 27 June: Money Goal Getting
See our course guide at for many more available courses throughout June and July.
Contact us on 020 3317 6904 or via recovery.college@candi.nhs.uk if you would like more copies of the Recovery College course guide for your service users.
Open Monday-Friday 10am to 4pm (closed for lunch 1-1.30) so feel free to drop in.

Courses at West Euston Partnership
Improve your reading and writing in English for everyday life.
English for everyday Reading & Writing E1
Wednesdays 10am-12pm. To enrol Call into WEP reception 29-31 Hampstead Road, London, NW1 3JA Tel: 020 7388 7932 . Visit camden.gov.uk/adultlearning
Email adultlearning@camden.gov.uk Call 020 7974 2148

London for All
London for All / LVSC have a full programme of courses available for the voluntary sector. Go to the London for All website for full details.

Camden Carers’ Service
Has a full range of events and activities for unpaid carers in Camden. Find out more on the Camden Carers’ Service website www.camdencs.org.uk/activities

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

Nafsiyat seeks Bookkeeper
We are looking for a person committed to our objectives to be the Bookkeeper at Nafsiyat. They will work with the Managing Director to maintain the financial records of the charity. They will also work with the Administrator, Trustee Treasurer and Accountant. Experience and proficiency in using Quick Books Online or comparable accounting package. GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualification
Nafsiyat Intercultural Therapy Centre, Unit 4 Clifton House, Clifton Terrace, London N4 3JP
Hours: 4 hours per week (regular day/time to be negotiated) Pay: £18/hour
To apply for the position: Please email your CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet this role to recruitment@nafsiyat.org.uk

Shak (South Hampstead & Kilburn Community Partnership) seeks Youth Worker
Youth Worker ( 16 hrs per week) £12 an hour – Part-time
Shak (South Hampstead and Kilburn Community Partnership) is a charity based on the Alexandra and Ainsworth estate in deprived Kilburn ward of Camden NW London. Our mission is to increase local community confidence and support disadvantaged young people and adults by increasing their life opportunities.
The post holder will be working at “The Alexandra Resource Centre”, a community youth centre with integrated music studio on the Alexandra and Ainsworth estate in NW London Camden Borough, Kilburn ward.
The post holder will be responsible for delivering a range of activities and support for local young people including help into employment and further education. The post also involves working as part of a youth team and supporting the youth coordinator.
Closing date: Wednesday 15th June 2016. See website for full details and to apply.

ROTA seeks Project Manager – Active Lives, Healthy Minds
Race on the Agenda (ROTA) is an independent research and social policy charity which focuses on the issues facing Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities.
We are currently seeking an exceptional individual to take on the role of Project Manager, based in our London office.
The Project Manager will lead on the overall logistics of the project including all monitoring and evaluation and the production of a project toolkit as well as reporting to BIG Lottery (the funder of this 3 year project).
The Project Manager will be tasked with the coordination across each of the three project partners, arranging training and brokerage of free training, coordinating activities and engaging and brokering dialogue with GP and other health service commissioners, arranging health awareness sessions, communicating with Health and Well-being boards and NHS staff. The Project Manager will also manage volunteers and the directly funded work of project outreach officers.
Salary Grade: NJC salary scale PO1 – 33, £31,148 pro-rata, including London Weighting, 5% non-contributory pension (after six consecutive months), 37.5hrs, 5 days p/w and 26 days annual leave.
Responsible to: Chief Executive and through the Chief Executive to the ROTA Board of Trustees.
Closing Date: The closing date for applications is 12pm, 6th June 2016 (by post or email). Successful candidates will be notified by Monday 13th June 2016 to attend an interview on Monday 20th June 2016. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Full details, job description and application form can be found at:
www.rota.org.uk/content/project-manager-active-lives-healthy-minds-vacancy

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust seek 3 Community Navigators
Based at St Pancras Hospital (CDAT Team), London
Salary: £23,375 to £26,949 pa pro rata incl HCAS
C&I has worked closely with current service users and Trust staff to create a set of shared values that make sure people who use the Trust’s services get the best possible chance of a rapid recovery. We expect every member of staff to embed these values in everything they do to drive up the standards of care across the Trust. For people who use C&I‘s services, these values mean that they can be assured that through their journey to recovery they will be guaranteed. See website for details.
Interviews will be held on Friday 1st July 2016.
For further information or an informal discussion about these posts, please contact: Ms Kate Fullarton Tel: 020 7679 9051 e-mail: k.fullarton@ucl.ac.uk

The Littlehaven Nursery Manager
The Littlehaven Nursery is looking for an exceptional Nursery Manager to launch our brand new community nursery in the heart of Camden Lock. If you are a qualified, enterprising, dynamic Nursery Manager then you’re just the person we’re looking for.
Do you have what it takes to build an outstanding, professional and caring Early Year’s Practitioners team? Could you launch a brand new state of the art nursery? If so we would love to meet you!
About The Littlehaven Nursery
With over 30 years’ experience working with local families, parents, and young children, Castlehaven Community Association (CCA) is thrilled to announce the opening of our stunning new nursery.
The Littlehaven Nursery will offer the best of both worlds: A brand new custom-designed facility with outstanding outdoor space – one of the largest in the area in the setting of a trusted, established & local organisation with an award winning 30 year track record. 100% of the profits from The Littlehaven Nursery social enterprise go into supporting the Castlehaven Community Association registered charity, which delivers a range of services to local residents and maintains the local park.
Salary: £30K – £36K (depending on experience) + workplace pension + other staff benefits.
Position: Full Time, Permanent Contract
Closing Date: Fri 24th June 2016 Interviews Fri 1st July 2016
Go to the http://www.castlehaven.org.uk/ & find out more in the latest news section
For information call us on 020 7485 3386 skypec2c://r/204020 7485 3386 or email shay@castlehaven.org.uk web: www.thelittlehavennursery.com

Fitzrovia Chapel (a new secular venue)
Director, Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 pro rata
Part-time – Flexible hours minimum 2 days/week or full time or job share (if combined with General Manager post)
The Fitzrovia Chapel Foundation is a new charitable trust, created to ensure a strong future for the beautifully restored Grade II* listed Fitzrovia Chapel, a unique space with historic links to science and medicine. The Chapel will be a new cultural venue in Central London and will operate as a secular building.
The Trustees are seeking a Director with the energy and vision to develop a cultural programme suited to this unique space and to be in overall control of the venue. This is a brand new post and thus provides a rare opportunity for the successful candidate to mold the role and demonstrate their creative and managerial abilities.
General Manager Salary: £30,000 – 32,000 pro rata
Part-time – Flexible hours minimum 3 days/week or full time or job share (if combined with Director post)
We are seeking an experienced General Manager who is organized and methodical, and capable of setting up the range of systems needed to ensure the smooth and safe use of the building as a venue for both private hire and for a public programme of performances, lectures and exhibitions. This is a new post, and provides an opportunity to be integral to the success of a new venture.
For more information and details on how to apply please visit our website
http://fitzroviachapel.co.uk/jobs/
Closing date: 10.00 am Monday 20th June
Interviews: 18th and 20th July

Greenpeace seeks Social Media & Mobilisation Internship
Salary: £9.40 per hour (London Living Wage) (fixed term 6 mth contract)
Closing Date: 13 June, 2016 – 10:00
Greenpeace is an international non-profit campaigning organisation aiming to defend people and the planet, as well as promoting peace. We investigate and expose environmental problems, confront those in positions of power and present positive solutions to the planet’s problems.
As part of the digital mobilisation team, you’ll use digital tools like Facebook, Twitter and email to communicate about Greenpeace’s work to both current and potential supporters.
For further information about this role and how to apply, please go to the website or alternatively email recruitment.uk@greenpeace.org

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/

Public Consultation on the Review of the Council’s Community Safety Services
The survey is open for feedback for 8 weeks and the deadline for comments is Tuesday 12 July at 5pm.
The consultation can be completed online at: www.camden.gov.uk/communitysafetyreview. A hard copy of the survey document is available to community members and groups on request and at Camden libraries. An easy read version of the document is also available on request.

A call for Expressions of Interest to run a new community space at King’s Cross
The heart of King’s Cross is one of the most exciting places to be in central London. This part of the capital has become a vibrant mix of new homes, offices, public spaces, with a range of cultural and education organisations enriching the neighbourhood. It is estimated that 20,000 people now spend their work, home or leisure time in the area.
To cater for the growing community, a new purpose-built facility has been built in the heart of the main residential neighbourhood, in The Plimsoll Building, which is also the site of two schools, with apartments above. It is expected that the occupier of the new facility will work with the Council and residents, businesses, and other local interests in making this new space a busy, accessible, inviting amenity with a range of activities for the local population.
Due to the facility’s central location, Camden-wide services will also be considered as long as need is evidenced in your expression of interest.
The new facility is 370sqm (3,700 sqft) and includes a meeting hall, a meeting room, a multi-faith room, a kitchen, reception area and office. It has been provided by King’s Cross Central Limited Partnership, the developer of King’s Cross Central, and leased to Camden Council.
The ideal tenant will have a clear strategy to promote the facility to the local community, will provide or enable activities, manage bookings and availability, and be responsible for all running costs – including utilities, rates, repairs and maintenance, and service charges. Notwithstanding these costs, the occupation of space will be offered on a peppercorn lease basis by the Council.
The tenant(s) could be arts focussed, education focussed and/or community focussed, but it is essential that the tenant(s) understand the needs of the community and are able to develop and deliver high quality facilities and services to address these needs.
We will consider innovative models to run the centre such as cross sector partnerships and consortia as long as there is a lead or accountable body that is defined as ‘not-for-profit’.
You will need to submit an Expression of Interest. A form for this is available by emailing both jeff.hopwood@camden.gov.uk AND adam.demosthenous@camden.gov.uk. (Please use both email addresses to ensure a response.)
The closing date for expressions of interest is 15th July 2016.

Mapping social prescribing in London
As part of our Regional Voices’ strategic partnership work, LVSC is mapping social prescribing activities in London. We will continue to update the map every quarter over the coming year.
The map includes links to social prescribing activities in London. Each link takes you to a uniquely created page with information about and contact details of each social prescriber.
We are also working with Healthy London Partnership (HLP) to take this work forward across London. We will look at best practice and different models of social prescribing activities in London.
The map will be widely shared with the VCSE (voluntary, community and social enterprise) sector in London. We will also share it at a strategic level with commissioners, NHS England (including HLP), London Health Board, Public Health England, local authorities, Social Prescribing Network and academic institutions that are reviewing and evaluating social prescribing activities.
If you are a social prescriber, you are cordially invited to complete our survey which will inform your unique page on the map. It will also provide useful information for our work with HLP.
If you know of other and emerging social prescribing initiatives not listed on the map, please email me: sandra@lvsc.org.uk. Access the new social prescribing map in London online here

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.