Voluntary Action Camden e-bulletin 4th August 2017

Offer of Rent and Business Rates Free property for Charities in Camden; Camden Community Impacts Consultation; Two Camden Projects through to the Mayor’s Crowdfunder ; The Camden Society Autumn Term Courses ; Accounting Templates for Charitable Companies; The Age of Creativity Festival 2017; Business Disability Forum Courses; Love Camden? Healthwatch Camden Reports; Sportivate and Camden Giving deadlines soon + funding, jobs, volunteers, events, training, offers and resources.

Opportunity for charities looking for additional space to use on a rent and business rates free basis.
We are able to offer various mixed use centrally located offices which can be used as office space, training, workshops, meeting rooms or for storage.
~ Various rooms 100- 500 sq ft: 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor.
~ Please note, there is no passenger lift on site.
The only costs you will incur for using this property will be utility bills.
If any Charity is looking for additional space to use, we can offer a 1-3 year lease with a 28 day rolling break clause.
For information or to arrange viewing email yvettecautonelliott@avire.co.uk or tel: 01295 256 338

Camden Community Impacts Consultation
The Community Impacts Fund is the final part of the new council funding strategy for the voluntary and community sector (2017 – 2024) following on from the Strategic Partners Funds for Neighbourhoods and Equalities.
The idea for the Community Impacts Fund is that all sectors could focus on a handful of issues and work together to address them. The following priorities have been decided:
~ Rough sleeping
~ Mental health
~ Youth offending
~ Supporting people in the community
The council has now started a consultation process to get feedback on the four priority areas and how you feel that they can best be addressed. There is extensive information on the the Camden council website. The deadline for responses is Sunday 20th August 2017.

Community Connectors News
C4 has provided the Community Connectors project for Ageing Better in Camden (ABC) for the last 2 years. The project has made a real difference improving the isolation and loneliness of the people it connected. The contract, in its current iteration, comes to an end an on 30th September 2017. After a contract evaluation, ABC will be looking to advertise a revised specification based on the lessons learned from the last 2 years – this will be available by end of September 2017 – with new contract delivery starting in early 2018. During the interim period, between contracts, Age UK Camden will be covering the phone and email accounts, so all potential clients are provided with a holding service.
As part of the contract evaluation, Ageing Better in Camden is consulting with local older people on 14th August at 10am and Camden’s voluntary and community sector on 9th August, 11am. If you are interested in contributing to either of these learning and listening events, please contact ageingbetterincamden@ageukcamden.org.uk. Both events will be held at Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Square, WC1H 9NA.

Two Camden Projects through to the Mayor’s Crowdfunder
Chalton Street Market and the Camden Highline have both been successful in getting onto the Mayor’s Spacehive crowdfunding initiative. Now it is up to you to get supporters to make their pledges in order to maximise the Mayor’s match funding offer.

The Camden Society Autumn Term Courses
The Camden Society have published their brochure for Autumn term courses for adults with learning disabilities starting from late September 2017
All courses are free. Courses are not limited to those living in Camden Borough, we are open to all.
We are very proud of our courses and feel they are hugely beneficial to our learners. They can only run, however, if we hit our minimum referral numbers for classes.
We hope to have all referrals signed up by Friday 15th September.
For a copy of the brochure or if you require further information, including further easy read information or have any questions then please do not hesitate to get in contact via 020 7485 8177 or community@thecamdensociety.co.uk

Accounting Templates for Charitable Companies
The Charity Commission, in partnership with Companies House, has produced accounts templates for charitable companies with an income of under £500,000. The templates aim to help companies submit the right information and help them to save time. The templates can be downloaded at www.gov.uk

The Age of Creativity Festival 2017
1st – 14th October at Venues across England
Creativity and culture is good for you, particularly in later life. The Age of Creativity Festival will celebrate an eclectic programme of national, regional, local and community events from across England. The festival fortnight will shine a light on the diverse work that is going on up and down the country and raise the profile of what we do with a collective voice. Get involved: ageofcreativity.co.uk

Business Disability Forum Courses
Disability in the workplace
9:30am – 11:30am on 11 October 2017 at Camden Town Hall
Mental health at work
9:30am – 11:30am on 25 October 2017 at Camden Town Hall
The sessions are for chief executives, directors, line managers and HR colleagues. Two places are available per organisation however we will increase this if capacity permits.
T: 020 7089 2404 emilyj@businessdisabilityforum.org.uk web: www.businessdisabilityforum.org.uk

Love Camden?
Looking for things to do over the summer? Take a look at the Love Camden website for ideas.

Healthwatch Camden Reports
Healthwatch Camden have been busy and have recently issued three major report, including their Annual Report, a report on Highgate Day Centre which was featured in the Camden New Journal and a report on dental services. Read more on the Healthwatch Camden website: http://www.healthwatchcamden.co.uk/blog

CPPEG open meeting
The next CPPEG open meeting is scheduled for Monday 14 August (14:00 – 16:00) at St Pancras Hospital, Conference Room.
Please RSVP to Martin Emery (martin.emery@nhs.net) as the Clinical Commissioning Group will want to ensure that there is sufficient refreshments.
The presentations will focus on
~ Presentation: Camden Extended General Practice access
Presenters: Omar Din, Head of Communications & Dr Aumran Tahir, GP, AT Medics
~ Presentation: Care Integrated Digital Record (CIDR) update
Presenters: Nigel Slator | CIDR Implementation Lead

Camden Patient Participation Groups
Read the latest news about the Camden PPG here.

Ageing Better in Camden
Ageing Better in Camden is a partnership of older people and Camden organisations, working together to tackle social isolation and loneliness among older people. Read the latest update here.

Camden Carers Service
Camden Carers Service (CCS) offers advice, support and activities for family and other unpaid carers across the borough. Help is just a phone call away on 020 7428 8950 or email info@camdencarers.org.uk – read more about our services at www.camdencs.org.uk or www.facebook.com

Healthwatch Camden
View the latest news and views from Healthwatch Camden here.

Camden Capacity Building Bulletin
The February Capacity Building Bulletin is available here.

Volunteer Centre Camden
For all things volunteering contact VCC. You can read the latest VCC news here.

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Sportivate funding is back for a final round
Sportivate funding is making £300,000 available for grassroots sport in London
London Sport are delighted to announce a final Sportivate funding round with £300,000 now available for projects targeting inactive young people. Full details at londonsport.org

Camden Giving’s KX Fund
A grant that brings together people who live, work and play in and around Kings Cross, St Pancras and Somers Town to create a fair and inclusive society.
Applications open for grants £100-£1000 until the 18th August 2017.
FInd out more about the Camden Giving’s KX Fund Small Grants Fund here.

Regent’s Place Community Fund – closing date 1 September
Applications for the second year of The Regent’s Place Community Fund open on 26 June 2017. Grants are for £1,000 to £10,000. This fund is for organisations in the Regents Place (Euston Road) area. Applying for the Fund is simple. Whether you have already received a grant from the Fund last year or you are a brand new applicant, all you need to do is head to the London Community Foundation website and fill out their online application form for the Regent’s Place Community Fund.

Trust for London and City Bridge Trust launch £100,000 Crowdfunding initiative to tackle poverty and inequality in London
In collaboration with Crowdfunder and The Social Innovation Partnership, Trust for London and City Bridge Trust have launched a new £100,000 fund available to organisations using crowdfunding to raise funds and deliver projects which will address inequality and lift people out of poverty in the capital.
The Improving life for Londoners fund will provide up to 50% of the target (to a maximum of £10,000), with projects expected to raise at least the first 25% from the crowd.
The fund is keen to support charitable work that:
~ Provides practical solutions to support people on low incomes
~ Addresses local problems in creative ways
~ Is led by communities that will benefit from the work
If you think your organisation fits, check out our Crowdfunder page.
Do you want to know more about crowdfunding, and how to run a crowdfunding project? You can sign up to crowdfunding workshops online here.

BBC Children in Need Main Grants Programme 2017 Deadlines Announced
Large grants of over £10,000 are available to support projects for up to three years. Not-for-profit organisations in the UK can apply if they are supporting children and young people of 18 years and under who are experiencing disadvantage through:
~ Illness, distress, abuse or neglect.
~ Any kind of disability.
~ Behavioural or psychological difficulties.
~ Living in poverty or situations of deprivation.
2017 Deadlines for applications: 1 September, and 1 December 2017.
Please visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3XW7FvN20PD3xr2c1T62Xly/main-grants for more information.

VAC Communications Survey 2017
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HR Support in Camden
VAC provides free HR advice and support to Camden voluntary organisations employing staff. Get in touch to discuss your HR consultancy needs, from recruitment to redundancy and everything in-between. VAC’s HR support aims to help trustees and managers understand employment law and to have robust HR procedures that reflect good practice so fewer workplace issues arise, and HR crises are averted or managed effectively. Call Kevin on 020 7284 6557 or email knunan@vac.org.uk

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

Jazz at the Kingsgate
Jazz at the Kingsgate’ on the last Thursday in the month:
Thursday 27 July;
Thursday 31 August;
Thursday 28 September
£8 in advance, £9.50 on the door. Tel: 0207 328 9480

King’s Cross Construction Skills Centre Courses
KCCSC, in partnership with The College of North West London, have a new training Programme.
The courses offered are aimed at Camden and Islington residents aged 16 to no upper age limit. The courses will be both full and part time.
Level 1 Award in employability skills (Passport to Construction)
L1 Certificate in General Construction – Multi Trades
L2 Diploma in Carpentry
L2 Diploma in Electrics
L2 Diploma in plumbing
L2 Diploma in General Construction Operative (Ground Working)
Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship
All courses will take place at King’s Cross Construction Skills Centre, 180 York Way, London N1
To apply contact an advisor at KCC to make an appointment on 0207 974 5161 or email kxcinfo@camden.gov.uk

Camden Intergenerational Week 2017
Camden Intergenerational Week is an opportunity to raise awareness of the great multi-generational events and activities going on in Camden. For more information, to get involved and run an activity or get your activity listed in our programme, email Corinna Gray at ageingbetterincamden@ageukcamden.org.uk or call 020 7239 0400.

Recovery College: Summer courses open for enrolment
Places are still available on some of our Summer courses. We will be taking enrolments for our Autumn courses (September to December) from 21 August.
Find out about our courses by viewing the Recovery College Summer/Autumn 2017 course guide.
Please come in to the College to enrol or register online.
Once you have registered your interest in courses online, please visit the College to sign the student charter and you will then be enrolled on those courses.

Wall Climbing for people with disabilities
Fridays
7pm – 8pm – Climbing for people who are blind or partially sighted
8pm – 9pm – Climbing for wheelchair users and people with physical disabilities
Ages 16+ £5 per session per person
Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre, Adelaide Rd, Camden Town, London NW3 3NF
For more information and to register your interest, please email or call Swiss Cottage Climbing Centre:
swisscottageclimbing@gll.org 020 7974 1351. Try your first session free of charge

Moneytalk Camden North – final subsidised Financial Education Facilitator Training Courses
Final dates in Camden.
Moneytalk Camden North is a 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.
Our last 2-day comprehensive training course is on 4th & 11th October click here to find out more and download a booking form. Contact: mtcn@qsa.org.uk tel: 020 8983 5047

Get Moving Into Work
16 – 24 and looking for work? Find work and keep fit.
~ Gain life and work skills
~ free football, dance and fitness session
~ one-to-one support and guidance
~ work placement opportunities
Mon – Thurs 10am – 2pm, Corams Fields Youth Centre, 93 Guilford Street, WC1 streetleague.co.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

Young Camden Foundation seeks Operations Manager
Up to £24,000-£28,000 pa pro rata. Closing Date: 20th August 2017
The Young Camden Foundation (YCF) is committed to improving opportunities and choices for all young people in Camden. The YCF is an exciting and innovative new cross-sector partnership, bringing the voluntary and community sector, businesses, funders and the public sector together.
Operating as a membership organisation, our members, a vibrant cross-sector group of organisations, are committed to working collaboratively to support Camden’s dynamic youth sector, looking at new and innovative ways to supporting and empowering our young people.
The Operations Manager will be employee # 2 of the Young Camden Foundation! As such is critical to the success of the foundation in achieving its mission to improve the lives of young people in Camden.
This is an exciting opportunity, for a passionate, hardworking and motivated individual to help grow and shape the YCF, working closely with the CEO and board of Trustees.
The role will focus on two main areas. Operations and membership development.
Please send a covering letter and CV to info@youngcamdenfoundation.org.uk
https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/operations-manager/519316?tsId=1

The Law Centres Network seeks Admin and Data Entry volunteer
The Law Centres Network are looking for an Admin and Data Entry volunteer (not legally trained but with a need for admin experience) to help with data collection, data entry and office admin. They should be able to volunteer one day per week 10am – 5pm, ideally on a Monday, Thursday or Friday. A minimum commitment of 4 months is required. Details can be viewed here.

The Camden Society seeks Tutors
The Camden Society is currently on the search for Tutors to deliver our Adult Community Learning courses for adults with learning disabilities.
Any queries can be directed either to the HR team on hrrecruitment@thecamdensociety.co.uk
Alternatively this and further posts will be on our website: http://www.thecamdensociety.co.uk/getinvolved/currentvacancies

Hibiscus Initiatives seeks two volunteers
Hibiscus Initiatives, a charity which supports foreign national and BME women affected by the criminal justice and immigration systems is recruiting two volunteers: Women’s Basic Computer Skills Teacher and ESOL Assistant. See website for full details http://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk

AgeUKCamden seeks Primary Care Navigator
Local Government Scale SO1 £29,424 – £31,141 pa fixed term contract to March 2018 plus weekend allowance plus 6% contributory pension. (This post may be extended subject to funding)
The Navigator will support those aged 60+ with long term conditions and their carers to access timely care and community support services. Close work with GPs and other practice staff is required as is accurate record keeping using IT systems. Through timely intervention and care co-ordination, unnecessary hospital admissions, GP appointments and residential placements will be reduced.
The successful candidate will come from an information/advice, social care or health background, must be computer literate, an excellent communicator, and able to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of person centred planning and of working with volunteers is desirable. It is important that a candidate promotes a culture that values, protects and uses information for the success of the organisation and benefit of its clients/patients
For further details and an application form visit our website www.ageukcamden.org.uk or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk or telephone 020 7239 0400. A secondment may be considered but no CVs, no agencies. Closing date: Tuesday 22nd August 2017 – 10 am

Kings Cross Jobs
You can view a constantly changing range of job vacancies on the Kings Cross website. For the latest news on jobs sign up to job alerts.

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

GoodGym Camden
GoodGym Camden is a force of good in our community, helping charities and non-profit organisations with physical work every Wednesday evening as part of our group run. We’d love to help more projects in Camden, whether it’s with gardening, painting, shovelling, cleaning or leafleting. It’s always amazing what 30+ people can do in 30 minutes. We run, work for you and run back.
We’ve been going for over 4 years and GoodGym as a whole has been going for 7.5 years!
GoodGym also does missions for older isolated people, this can be gardening, moving a sofa or cleaning up. 2-4 GoodGymers with DBS checks come and help out for 1-2 hours. Contact Paul

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.