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Voluntary Action Camden e-bulletin 14th August 2020

 


VAC Weekly Newsletter
14th August 2020

News  |  Funding  |  VAC Events  |  Other Events  |  Jobs & Volunteers  |  Offers & Resources

Highlights

Community Conversations; Translated Resources; ASAS service; Hate Crime and Prevent Awareness Training; Public Health Experiences of Covid-19 sessions; Volunteer Managers’ Forum; Heath Hands Restarting; New Funding Opportunities  + news + Resources + funding + jobs + volunteers and more

Feature 

Be part of shaping London’s Recovery

The London Recovery Board is keen for all Londoners to help shape the future of the capital.
1 – Have your say on the Talk London discussion boards – log in or sign up
2 – Host your own Community Conversation
A community conversation is a space, hosted by you, for those in your community to feed in their thoughts and views on the missions that have been identified. Your community conversation can involve video calls, telephone outreach, a conversation on your Facebook group or a session within a community space in accordance with public health guidance.
There is a Community Conversation toolkit to support you in the planning, delivery and capturing of the conversation. If you need support in hosting a community conversation, you can apply for an access grant read the guidance document and apply here before 20 August of up to £500.
Click to register for an information session on Community Conversations
Monday 17 August at 4:30pm
Thursday 20 August at 4:30pm
If you have any questions contact community.engagement@london.gov.uk

 

 

Funding News in Brief
(see ‘Funding’ section below for full details)

The main lottery emergency response fund closes on 17th August.  The National Lottery Community Fund (The Phoenix Fund) aimed at BAME organisations has opened already, ahead of schedule. Lloyds Bank have opened a new fund with specific criteria for Camden. Be sure to check out Power to Change (£100k for struggling community orgs).

Covid-19 Information and Guidance in Community Languages

~ Infographics and videos in this Google drive on social media. This Includes: Vietnamese, Cantonese, Turkish, Bengali, Kurdish, Romanian, Spanish, Portuguese, Bulgarian, Polish, Urdu, Punjabi (Pakistan), Punjabi (India), Gujarati and Yiddish.
~ Translated audio guidance by Doctors of the World.
~ website with further translated information by Doctors of the World.
~ Employment Rights Hub for information about different employment rights plus details of what to do if you’re having trouble at work – translated into 20 languages.
~ Further resources created by London councils including information on Test and Trace.
Sharing infographics in community WhatsApp groups and social media:
~ Download the translated health guidance asset for your WhatsApp group or social media.
~ Post it in the relevant WhatsApp group or social media group with a note to say:
~ The Mayor of London and Doctors of the World have provided translated COVID-19 guidance, please forward this on to your contacts who speak [insert language] language, and find more here: www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/coronavirus-information

Access and Sustainability Advisory Service (ASAS)

The Access and Sustainability Advisory Service (ASAS) is a free service for voluntary and community groups in London. Funded by the City Bridge Trust, ASAS provides advice on making your premises more accessible to everyone, including disabled and older people.
Online training, funding and resources.  Full details here.

Hate Crime and Prevent Awareness Training – BAME and FAITH community organisations.

Tuesday 25 August 2020, 2pm to 3.30pm. The training will:
~ Highlight conspiracy theories that have emerged during the pandemic.
~ Consider some of the e tools and devices that extremists utilise.
~ Discuss hate crime and hate incidents
~ Explore the vulnerabilities in individuals and communities that give rise to hate, extremism and terrorism as well as the protective factors that mitigate against them.
~ Explain the role of Prevent in safeguarding vulnerable people from being radicalised and drawn into terrorism.
If you would like to attend, please contact Zubair Matin,  Telephone:  020 7974 4147.  Zubair.matin@camden.gov.uk    The link to join the meeting is here

A Chance to hear about your experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic

Camden and Islington Public Health team would like to invite residents from:
~ Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds
~ residents who identify as LGBTQIA
~ those who are carers
~ those who are refugees
~ those who are affected by disability
~ those who are affected by mental health and/or other long terms conditions
… to take part in online group discussions so that we can learn more about how the pandemic is affecting you during this time. Your feedback will help us to better support residents now and in the future.
We are holding online group sessions in August and September via Zoom. If you decide to take part in a discussion you will be provided with a £10 shopping voucher as a thank you for your time.
If you are interested in joining a group discussion, or would like further information, please contact us on covid19survey@islington.gov.uk.

VCC Volunteer Managers’ Forum

Discussing all things volunteer management… online (for obvious reasons!)  The topics will be varied, and can be anything related to managing volunteers. These can be decided by you on the day or feel free to let us know what you would like to talk about in advance. Full details and booking on Eventbrite.

Community Outreach Activities Restarting on Hampstead Heath

Heath Hands are happy to offer local community groups, youth clubs, schools and other organisations FREE support to run outdoor activities on Hampstead Heath. More information in our first community newsletter here.

Activities and Services in your community

Young Camden Foundation
Camden Disability Action
West Euston Partnership (WEP)
Healthwatch Camden
All Ways Network

National


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

The Phoenix Fund

Racial justice is at the heart of COVID-19 pandemic response. The Phoenix Fund will support a network of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic charities and groups in England that are working in the heart of their communities, providing essential and emergency services, support, and education tailored to the BAME community.  There will be 4 rounds.  The Initiative aims to:
~ Offer core funding to BAME grassroots groups across England working with BAME communities
~ Raise awareness of the unique challenges facing BAME communities across England
~ Establish an effective, innovative partnership to improve and promote community-based organisations  Application deadline for round 1: 21 August

Lloyds Bank Covid Recovery Fund

The Fund will provide unrestricted grants of £50,000 over 2 years. Charities who receive grants will be supported by a Development Partner to help them to identify and address any organisational challenges they are facing. The deadline for the submission of applications is 5pm on the 11th September.
At least 25% of awards will be to charities led by Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.
In Camden the Fund is open to charities supporting asylum seekers and refugees, care leavers, young parents, people experiencing homelessness or who are vulnerably housed, people experiencing sexual abuse and exploitation, trafficking and modern slavery. Full details and how to apply on the website.

ATM Covid-19 Resilience Grant

The Anti-Tribalism Movement last week announced £360,000 of grants to BAME led by voluntary sector in England and Wales.  These grants, worth £5,000-£15,000, will support community organisations to provide services needed by the UK’s BAME communities to deal with the impact of COVID-19.
ATM have been supported by Comic Relief to respond to these particular challenges that many charities are experiencing via this grant to transform and help revive their services in these unprecedented times. Full details here.

COVID Recovery Fund from Lloyds Bank foundation

Lloyds Bank foundation launched a £7.4 million fund to supporting charities to recover beyond the immediate crisis on Monday 3rd August.
Organisations can apply for a two-year unrestricted grant of £50,000 and will get a Development Partner to help charities navigate a tumultuous future.

Origin House Community Fund

Origin launched a community fund on the 1st July, and the first wave of application closes on 16th August.  Find out more at www.originhousing.org.uk

Power to Change

Power to Change, Locality, The Ubele Initiative and Social Investment Business on behalf of the National Lottery Community Fund Covid-19 Community-Led Organisations Recovery Scheme for community organisations in England who are facing difficulties caused by Covid-19. Up to £100k. More details here.

Coronavirus Community Support Fund – Closing 17th Aug

A £200m fimd aimed at small to medium organisations:
~ To increase community support to vulnerable people affected by the COVID-19 crisis, through the work of civil society organisations.
~ To reduce temporary closures of essential charities and social enterprises, ensuring services for vulnerable people impacted by COVID-19 have the financial resources to operate, and so reduce the burden on public services.
Full details on the National Lottery Community Fund website.

Ubele Fundraising Support for BAME Organisations

Every Thursday at 3:30pm Ubele host fundraising webinars on a variety grant funds that are available with techniques on writing better applications. These webinars are free of charge and the presentations/resources are uploaded on our website.  Registration for Fundraising Webinars here.

Lists of Emergency Funders

 

VAC Events

Voluntary Action Forums: (web page here)
Follow ups to the Opening Community Buildings event and the BAME disproportionality events coming in September.
SPLN (Social Prescribing Learning Network) Venturing Out (date tbc)
Keep in eye on our Events Calendar to book and for more info.

Camden Voluntary Action Forum

The forum is open to all Camden voluntary and community  groups and organisation, community activists, social entrepreneurs, volunteers and anyone interested in local voluntary action.

Safeguarding Courses:

VAC is working with funders so that safeguarding courses can continue online.  Further details to come. There are some basic safeguarding videos on the home page and on the COVID19 Update page.
Tel: 020 7 284 6575 | Email: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk email (Mon – Wed)

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

Is funding from the Lottery permissible in Islam?

All Ways Network (AWN) Tue, 25 August 10:00 – 11:30
Are you a Muslim Led organisation that is looking for funding?
Hear from a panel of scholars and representatives from the National Lottery Heritage in this exciting online session aimed at Muslim small charities and community groups.
For many faith-based charities, particularly those which are Muslim-run or serve Muslim communities, lottery funding has long been a sensitive subject.  Details and booking at Eventbrite.

Online peer support sessions for voluntary sector Leaders

More slots are available on the online peer support programme, offered by The Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR). Sign up here – dates available to end of September.
These 90 minute sessions, for up to 10 voluntary sector leaders at a time, will give you the opportunity to explore and discuss the challenges you are currently experiencing, precipitated by the COVID-19 outbreak. IVAR understand that you may be facing huge stress and uncertainty, and hope that these sessions will offer a space to share experiences, dilemmas and worries.

AYBI Summer Programme – Fit & Fed locations

Monday – Wednesday sessions held at gas works (start 10th august)
Thursday – Friday sessions held at Somers Town Community Sports Centre (starts 5th August) time 11:00 – 1:00pm
free vouchers & lots of activities
The activities would be those that have a built in Social Distancing; such as Badminton, Table Tennis. Fitness/Boxing Training provided it is non-contact.
Get in touch to book your place.
Albert McEyeson 07903 682 301  manager@aybi.org

Mindfulness for children & young people with ADHD

Zoom sessions facilitated by Christopher Norris from the Stress Project
11:00 am – Tuesday 11th. Thursday 13th, Tuesday 18th, Thursday 20th August
For young people aged 13-20 with diagnosis of ADHD. Each session will last 40 minutes with additional time for questions
For more information or to book a space please contact Anamaria or Eva:
Anamariav@centre404.org.uk or Evaw@centre404.org.uk 020 7607 8762

Support for Volunteer Managers from VCC

Volunteer Manager Cafes continue through the Summer,  on Tuesdays to Thursdays 10am-5pm  to the end of August you can book a free online video or telephone chat with our Best Practice Manager Shafia.
The next online Volunteer Managers’ Forum is on Tues 18 Aug. Details soon.

Camden Safeguarding Children’s Board Training

10 September 2020 — 9.30am-4.00pm
Designated Safeguarding Lead — New DSLs
18 September 2020 — 9.30am-1.00pm
Early Years and the Impact of Abuse
18 September 2020 — 9.30am-12.30pm
Designated Safeguarding Lead — Refresher Session
24 September 2020 — 10.00am-11.30am
Counter Extremism and WRAP
Full details and how to apply here

 

Bloomsbury FC Holiday Football Camp

3 locations: Acland Burghley, Kings Cross Academy, Castlehaven.
10am – 3pm (staggered drop off/pick up) throughout the summer.
Ages: 7-11 (school years 2 – 6)
Full price from – £40 per day to Full bursary rate – £8 – varies by location.
E: info@bloomsburyfootball.com M: 07561 705 232
Book now: www.bloomsburyfootball.com

Coram’s fields out of school club are recruiting

Senior Playworker £20,970 per annum
Hours: 35hrs per week during term time and school holidays
Play Worker Maternity Cover (9 Months) £19,201 Pro-rata
Hours: 20hrs p/w term-time / 35hrs p/w during holiday periods
Full job description and application form can be found on the website

Young Camden Foundation seeks Fundraising Officer

£28,000 – £30,000.00 per year, 15 hours per week Contract, Part-time
The main area of responsibility is to work with YCF members on a one to one basis to increase members fundraising capabilities.  This post will also support and promote the development of larger partnership bids as and when required. Closing date: 04 September.  Full details here.

Henna Asian Women’s Group seeks Digital and Information Technology worker

Responsible for the management of Hennas social media accounts and the development of digital and information technology to support the charity’s digital systems.
Salary: £10.75 per hour  Hours: 7 hours per week Term of Contract: 6 months
Henna Asian Women Group is looking for a dedicated employee who will manage Henna’’s social media accounts and develop digital and information resources to support the charity’s new database system.
If you are interested please contact Rafat on rafat@hennaorg.co.uk

Camden Carers seeks Support & Wellbeing Worker (Learning Disabilities Lead)

Full Time 35 Hours per week £31,059 per annum
This is exciting new opportunity to join our dynamic team at Camden Carers and make a difference to the lives of people and families in Camden. We are looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic and flexible team member who is able to adapt to ever changing and challenging times
Full details and application pack on the Camden Carers Website
Deadline for applications: Midnight 31st August  Interviews: 8th & 10th Sept

Elfrida Rathbone Camden is recruiting an Education and Participation Manager

The post will oversee the successful Leighton College, which delivers personal development, independent living, and employability courses for young adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
For further details and to apply please visit the Prospectus website
Closing date: 23rd August

MRS Independent Living is recruiting a Project Manager

3 days a week fixed term until July 2021 –  to join our team in October 2020. The Project Manager will be our lead for fundraising and volunteering, and support the Director with core organisational tasks around governance, organisational development, HR and finance during a period of maternity leave. This role will particularly suit someone with previous experience working for small organisations where you’ll likely have had insight into a broad range of management tasks and be comfortable doing a bit of everything. £30,000 pro rata. Deadline: 19 August. Read more 

Mind in Camden, Wellbeing and Recovery Service Manager

£24,925, 28 hours a week (pro rata of £31,156)
We are looking for a Manager who is keen to embrace change and lead a team through transformation to manage and develop our well-established Phoenix wellbeing and recovery service based in the heart of Camden Town. Phoenix is a flexible mental health service, offering individual support and a range of community groups and activities.
Full details can be found here (link website https://www.mindincamden.org.uk/support-us/jobs/)  Closing date:  9.00 am on Monday 17th August

Hopscotch Homecare urgently need Care Workers.

Hopscotch Homecare are a very caring,well-established and expanding care agency that has been providing care workers to clients in and around Camden for 20 years. We are looking for care workers who would like to help our clients to continue living safely and independently in their own homes.
Day/Night hours available and must be able to work at least two late shifts a week and alternate weekends  Contact:recruitment@hopscotchawc.org.uk

Fitzrovia Youth in Action seeks Trustees

FYA is recruiting some new trustees. We’d love to hear from you if you’re interested in supporting the work of our great local charity. You don’t need board experience. We’re looking for people who reflect the community in which we work and who have a range of skills and experiences. In particular, we’d love to hear from Camden residents or people who work in Camden.
For more information and a job description, please visit http://www.fya.org.uk/join-us/. For questions contact Andre Schott, Chief Executive andre.schott@fya.org.uk. Submit a CV, including a paragraph explaining why you are interested in the role. The deadline for applications is 31st August.

CDA seeks Welfare Benefits Caseworker

Camden Disability Action are seeking a highly motivated Welfare Benefits Caseworker to join the new Advice service. You will have excellent specialist knowledge of all health and disability benefits and be excited about working for an organisation which is run by Disabled people for Disabled people.
This is a full-time (35 hours per week), permanent position funded by Camden Council until 2023, with a possible extension until 2027. £30,000 – £33,000
To apply, complete an application form and return this, along with your Equality and Diversity Monitoring form, to admin@camdendisabilityaction.org.uk
Closing date: 10am on Monday, 24th August

The Kids Network seeks Trustees

Looking for up to five new trustees with skills and backgrounds:
Legal / HR; Safeguarding in the not for profit space; Fundraising with strong networks; PR and communications; Governance and Administration
The Kids Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly encourage applications from Black candidates and People of Colour to apply for this role as we continue to build our culture of inclusion and representation within our organisation. Rolling closing date. To apply please send your CV and a cover letter, no longer than two pages, to the Founder, Sarah Woodcock s.woodcock@thekidsnetwork.org.uk

Opening Doors London seeks Community Engagement Coordinator

Permanent, Scale SO1: £32,063 – £33,229pa incl. LW
Closing date: Monday 17th August 9am
As Community Engagement Coordinator, you will lead on delivering Opening Doors London’s community engagement activities, events and programmes.
To apply download the full application pack here.

Shak seeks Treasurer

Shak (South Hampstead and Kilburn Community Partnership) is a resident led charity based on the iconic Alexandra and Ainsworth estate* in the Kilburn ward of Camden NW London, which is an area of high rates of deprivation and poverty but big potential. Due to the local nature of our organisation we are looking for a trustee who is resident to the area where we operate.
Candidates will need to have or be willing to undertake a DBS check and child protection training.
The deadline for applications is: Monday 31st August.
If you would like further information or wish to apply for this role please contact John Boyle by email at johnboyle@shakonline.co.uk enclosing a current CV and cover letter explaining why you are interested in the post.

Paid work opportunities for people who have been laid off/ reduced income

Local Adult social care providers are still recruiting, and as they support the NHS to move vulnerable adults out of hospital to stay well at home, their need is growing. Contact Proud to Care.

Building Equal Foundations in Camden

Camden Council published its final report to address the unequal impacts of Covid-19 on Black, Asian and minority ethnic residents and ensure communities are protected from the immediate and long-term impacts of the pandemic.
You can read the full report ‘Building Equal Foundations’, and a programme of work alongside partners which focusses on how Black, Asian and residents from other backgrounds have been disproportionally affected by Covid-19 and details a plan of action to tackle racial inequalities in Camden.
A range of Camden VCS organisations were at the launch and have contributed to the report. We welcome the report and in particular the commitment to tacking structural inequality and the council’s commitment to working with the VCS.
Read the Executive Summary here and the full press release here.

#BuildBackBetter Resources

We’ve added more resources to our #BuildBackBetter/ Planning for the Future pages including Camden specific guides, risk assessment templates and downloadable signs.  Find it all on the VAC website here.

Camden Social Prescribing and Care Navigation update

Social Prescribing and Care Navigation delivered by Age UK Camden, Voluntary Action Camden and Wish+ is operational, and adapted, as a point of access to services and support during the COVID 19 emergency.
Referral form can be found here. Minimum requirements are contact details and permission to contact the person needing support.
Freephone: 0800 193 6067 (please leave a message if no answer)
Secure NHS email (referrals only): camccg.socialprescribingreferral@nhs.net
Community Links email (enquiries and referrals): communitylinks@vac.org.uk

Keep in touch and up-to-date via the e-bulletin and @onecamden twitter.  We have a comprehensive COVID-19 update page and a resources page.

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Voluntary Action Camden e-bulletin 7th August 2020


VAC Weekly Newsletter
7th August 2020

News  |  Funding  |  VAC Events  |  Other Events  |  Jobs & Volunteers  |  Offers & Resources

Highlights

Launch of Building Equal Foundations Report; Funding News; Healthwatch Camden Q&A report; Lottery and Islam Event; IVAR Re-opens Peer Support Sessions; AYBI Summer Programme;   + news + Resources + funding + jobs + volunteers and more

Feature 

Building Equal Foundations in Camden

Today, Camden Council published its final report to address the unequal impacts of Covid-19 on Black, Asian and minority ethnic residents and ensure communities are protected from the immediate and long-term impacts of the pandemic.
You can read the full report ‘Building Equal Foundations’, and a programme of work alongside partners which focusses on how Black, Asian and residents from other backgrounds have been disproportionally affected by Covid-19 and details a plan of action to tackle racial inequalities in Camden.
A range of Camden VCS organisations were at the launch and have contributed to the report. We welcome the report and in particular the commitment to tacking structural inequality and the council’s commitment to working with the VCS.
Read the Executive Summary here and the full press release here.

 

 

Funding News in Brief
(see ‘Funding’ section below for full details)

The main lottery emergency response fund closes on 17th August.  A new Lloyds Bank fund just opened (see Funding section). The National Lottery Community Fund has announced a new fund aimed at BAME organisations to open ‘within weeks’ called The Phoenix Fund.  The deadline for the  Social Action Fund (a partnership between Camden Council and Camden Giving and is part of the Community Impacts Fund programme) is12th August.  Make sure you check out Power to Change (£100k for struggling community orgs).  The Anti-Tribalism Movement have just announced a brand new fund.  And there is a new Origin Housing grant fund.

#BuildBackBetter Resources

We’ve added more resources to our #BuildBackBetter/ Planning for the Future pages including Camden specific guides, risk assessment templates and downloadable signs.  Find it all on the VAC website here.

Healthwatch Camden Q+A with the Royal Free and UCH

A public meeting held by Healthwatch Camden was covered in the Ham and High.  They report that Camden, Barnet and Haringey councils have all committed to continuing to support the vulnerable in the coming weeks – and to working to monitor communities closely and work with them should a spike in cases occur. All three authorities have local outbreak plans in place.

Is funding from the Lottery permissible in Islam?

All Ways Network (AWN) Tue, 25 August 10:00 – 11:30
Are you a Muslim Led organisation that is looking for funding?
Hear from a panel of scholars and representatives from the National Lottery Heritage in this exciting online session aimed at Muslim small charities and community groups.
For many faith-based charities, particularly those which are Muslim-run or serve Muslim communities, lottery funding has long been a sensitive subject.  Details and booking at Eventbrite.

Free Outdoor Gym training – 12th and 13th August

There are 9 outdoor gyms in Camden, now open to everyone (aged over 14) and are free to use with covid 19 guidance in place to keep yourself and others safe.
The Sport and Activity Team are offering free training to anyone with an existing instructor qualification to learn how to use this kit to support residents during the warmer weather.
Sessions must be booked in advance and rules to keep Covid-19 safe will apply.  Click here for full details and how to book.

Online peer support sessions for voluntary sector Leaders

More slots are available on the online peer support programme, offered by The Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR). Sign up here – dates available to end of September.
These 90 minute sessions, for up to 10 voluntary sector leaders at a time, will give you the opportunity to explore and discuss the challenges you are currently experiencing, precipitated by the COVID-19 outbreak. IVAR understand that you may be facing huge stress and uncertainty, and hope that these sessions will offer a space to share experiences, dilemmas and worries.

AYBI Summer Programme – Fit & Fed locations

Monday – Wednesday sessions held at gas works (start 10th august)
Thursday – Friday sessions held at Somers Town Community Sports Centre (starts 5th August) time 11:00 – 1:00pm
free vouchers & lots of activities
The activities would be those that have a built in Social Distancing; such as Badminton, Table Tennis. Fitness/Boxing Training provided it is non-contact.
Get in touch to book your place.
Albert McEyeson 07903 682 301  manager@aybi.org

News in Brief

Use of face coverings extended to community centres and places of worship from Saturday
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Covid risk assessment

Activities and Services in your community

Camden Disability Action
West Euston Partnership (WEP)
Healthwatch Camden
All Ways Network

National

Barely a quarter of charities’ coronavirus fund for England allocated

Voluntary sector leaders angered that applications are being privately vetted by PwC.  Full story in the Guardian.


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

ATM Covid-19 Resilience Grant

The Anti-Tribalism Movement last week announced £360,000 of grants to BAME led by voluntary sector in England and Wales.  These grants, worth £5,000-£15,000, will support community organisations to provide services needed by the UK’s BAME communities to deal with the impact of COVID-19.
ATM have been supported by Comic Relief to respond to these particular challenges that many charities are experiencing via this grant to transform and help revive their services in these unprecedented times. Full details here.

COVID Recovery Fund from Lloyds Bank foundation

Lloyds Bank foundation launched a £7.4 million fund to supporting charities to recover beyond the immediate crisis on Monday 3rd August.
Organisations can apply for a two-year unrestricted grant of £50,000 and will get a Development Partner to help charities navigate a tumultuous future.

Origin House Community Fund

Origin launched a community fund on the 1st July, and the first wave of application closes on 16th August.  Find out more at www.originhousing.org.uk

Power to Change

Power to Change, Locality, The Ubele Initiative and Social Investment Business on behalf of the National Lottery Community Fund Covid-19 Community-Led Organisations Recovery Scheme for community organisations in England who are facing difficulties caused by Covid-19. Up to £100k. More details here.

Edge Fund

New funding round is now open. This fund is open to all groups that are working towards systemic change, and whose work is in line with Edge Fund’s values.We are giving out 30 grants of £750, and applications close at 5pm on Tuesday, 25th of August. Some of the money is ring-fenced for anti-racist groups, and groups fighting for Black liberation. Details here.

Community Impacts – Social Action Fund

The Social Action Fund is a partnership between Camden Council and Camden Giving and is part of the Community Impacts programme.
The fund will support a broad range of local organisations and Camden residents to deliver activities that increase social action and support community cohesion and resilience. Providing funding directly to residents and grassroots groups supports the generation of initiatives and activities best suited to the needs of the local community.
Organisations can apply for small grants of £500-£1,500 for projects lasting up to 12 months. See Camden Giving website. The fund is open until 12th Aug.

Coronavirus Community Support Fund – Closing 17th Aug

A £200m fimd aimed at small to medium organisations:
~ To increase community support to vulnerable people affected by the COVID-19 crisis, through the work of civil society organisations.
~ To reduce temporary closures of essential charities and social enterprises, ensuring services for vulnerable people impacted by COVID-19 have the financial resources to operate, and so reduce the burden on public services.
Full details on the National Lottery Community Fund website.

Ubele Fundraising Support for BAME Organisations

Every Thursday at 3:30pm Ubele host fundraising webinars on a variety grant funds that are available with techniques on writing better applications. These webinars are free of charge and the presentations/resources are uploaded on our website.  Registration for Fundraising Webinars here.

Lists of Emergency Funders

 

VAC Events

Voluntary Action Forums: (web page here)
Follow ups to the Opening Community Buildings event and the BAME disproportionality events coing in September.
SPLN (Social Prescribing Learning Network) Venturing Out (date tbc)
Keep in eye on our Events Calendar to book and for more info.

Camden Voluntary Action Forum

The forum is open to all Camden voluntary and community  groups and organisation, community activists, social entrepreneurs, volunteers and anyone interested in local voluntary action.

Safeguarding Courses:

VAC is working with funders so that safeguarding courses can continue online.  Further details to come. There are some basic safeguarding videos on the home page and on the COVID19 Update page.
Tel: 020 7 284 6575 | Email: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk email (Mon – Wed)

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

ApArt Club,Holborn Community Association online projects  for 8-12 year olds

Virtual Gallery Project for 8-12 years
Experiment with different media, such as collage, drawing, photography and video to create your own digital artwork for the HCA Virtual Gallery!
Zoom sessions: 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th August, 2.30-4.30pm

Mindfulness sessions for children and young people with ADHD

Zoom sessions facilitated by Christopher Norris from the Stress Project
11:00 am – Tuesday 11th. Thursday 13th, Tuesday 18th, Thursday 20th August
For young people aged 13-20 with diagnosis of ADHD. Each session will last 40 minutes with additional time for questions
For more information or to book a space please contact Anamaria or Eva:
Anamariav@centre404.org.uk or Evaw@centre404.org.uk 020 7607 8762

How technology can help design the next phase of your business! 26th August 2pm

~ What does it mean to go fully digital?
~ Products, services, and experiences: How everything collides in the digital world
~ Business process automation
~ How to map your business evolution
~ How to choose where to begin
~ Measuring your success and how to keep moving forward
Read more & register here

Support for Volunteer Managers from VCC

Volunteer Manager Cafes continue through the Summer,  on Tuesdays to Thursdays 10am-5pm  to the end of August you can book a free online video or telephone chat with our Best Practice Manager Shafia.
The next online Volunteer Managers’ Forum is on Tues 18 Aug. Details soon.

Camden Safeguarding Children’s Board Training

10 September 2020 — 9.30am-4.00pm
Designated Safeguarding Lead — New DSLs
18 September 2020 — 9.30am-1.00pm
Early Years and the Impact of Abuse
18 September 2020 — 9.30am-12.30pm
Designated Safeguarding Lead — Refresher Session
24 September 2020 — 10.00am-11.30am
Counter Extremism and WRAP
Full details and how to apply here

 

Bloomsbury FC Holiday Football Camp

3 locations: Acland Burghley, Kings Cross Academy, Castlehaven.
10am – 3pm (staggered drop off/pick up) throughout the summer.
Ages: 7-11 (school years 2 – 6)
Full price from – £40 per day to Full bursary rate – £8 – varies by location.
E: info@bloomsburyfootball.com M: 07561 705 232
Book now: www.bloomsburyfootball.com

Women+Health online group classes via Zoom

Aiming too help people feel calm, grounded, & centred during lockdown. We are currently running 4 online classes per week:
~ Tuesdays at 1pm, ‘Mindfulness for Women’ with Camilla (women only)
~ Wednesdays at 6:30pm, ‘Yoga Nidra’ with Lina (men & women welcome)
~ Thursdays 6:30pm, ‘Gentle Hatha Yoga’ with Diana (men & women welcome)
~ Fridays at 1pm, ‘Sound Healing’ with Catherine (men & women welcome)
All classes are donation classes – and all money we receive goes towards helping Women+Health survive while our doors are closed. The classes are FREE if people cannot donate.
All info to join classes and to donate can be found on our JustGiving page:

Respect online domestic abuse training

Respect has secured funding from the London Community Response Fund to offer free online training to Frontline Workers who support or have an interest in service users with domestic abuse issues.
Adolescent to parent violence and abuse 15-28 August
Apply here.  Any questions, please email abigail.jones@respect.uk.net

Student-Led Projects Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Students’ Union UCL’s Volunteering Service has a vacancy for a Student-led Projects Coordinator to cover a period of maternity leave until June next year.
Duties include supporting a caseload of student-led volunteering projects, providing guidance & supervision for leaders, developing and delivering training to students, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Starting salary is £29,089. Full details on UCL’s vacancies page Closing 10 August.

LCN is recruiting for a new part-time finance officer.

Law Centres Network (LCN) is looking for a numbers person who wants to do more than manipulate spreadsheets. We would love to recruit someone who is fired by LCN’s ambition to build a just and equal society and wants to contribute their financial skills and energy to help LCN achieve this. Find out more on the LCN website.

Mind in Camden, Wellbeing and Recovery Service Manager

£24,925, 28 hours a week (pro rata of £31,156)
We are looking for a Manager who is keen to embrace change and lead a team through transformation to manage and develop our well-established Phoenix wellbeing and recovery service based in the heart of Camden Town. Phoenix is a flexible mental health service, offering individual support and a range of community groups and activities.
Full details can be found here (link website https://www.mindincamden.org.uk/support-us/jobs/)  Closing date:  9.00 am on Monday 17th August

Hopscotch Homecare urgently need Care Workers.

Hopscotch Homecare are a very caring,well-established and expanding care agency that has been providing care workers to clients in and around Camden for 20 years. We are looking for care workers who would like to help our clients to continue living safely and independently in their own homes.
Day/Night hours available and must be able to work at least two late shifts a week and alternate weekends  Contact:recruitment@hopscotchawc.org.uk

Fitzrovia Youth in Action seeks Trustees

FYA is recruiting some new trustees. We’d love to hear from you if you’re interested in supporting the work of our great local charity. You don’t need board experience. We’re looking for people who reflect the community in which we work and who have a range of skills and experiences. In particular, we’d love to hear from Camden residents or people who work in Camden.
For more information and a job description, please visit http://www.fya.org.uk/join-us/. If you have any questions, or would like to talk about the role, please contact Andre Schott, our Chief Executive andre.schott@fya.org.uk. We’re asking applicants to submit a CV, including a paragraph explaining why you are interested in the role. The deadline for applications is 31st August.

CDA seeks Welfare Benefits Caseworker

Camden Disability Action are seeking a highly motivated Welfare Benefits Caseworker to join the new Advice service. You will have excellent specialist knowledge of all health and disability benefits and be excited about working for an organisation which is run by Disabled people for Disabled people.
This is a full-time (35 hours per week), permanent position funded by Camden Council until 2023, with a possible extension until 2027. £30,000 – £33,000
To apply, complete an application form and return this, along with your Equality and Diversity Monitoring form, to admin@camdendisabilityaction.org.uk
Closing date: 10am on Monday, 24th August

The Kids Network seeks Trustees

Looking for up to five new trustees with skills and backgrounds:
Legal / HR; Safeguarding in the not for profit space; Fundraising with strong networks; PR and communications; Governance and Administration
The Kids Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check. We particularly encourage applications from Black candidates and People of Colour to apply for this role as we continue to build our culture of inclusion and representation within our organisation. Rolling closing date. To apply please send your CV and a cover letter, no longer than two pages, to the Founder, Sarah Woodcock s.woodcock@thekidsnetwork.org.uk

Opening Doors London seeks Community Engagement Coordinator

Permanent, Scale SO1: £32,063 – £33,229pa incl. LW
Closing date: Monday 17th August 9am
As Community Engagement Coordinator, you will lead on delivering Opening Doors London’s community engagement activities, events and programmes.
To apply download the full application pack here.

The Council of Somali Organisations is recruiting 5 part time posts:-

~ Digital and Information Development Officer London
~ Training Coordinator London
~ Membership Coordinator London
~ Executive Assistant to Director London
~ Somali Speaking Mosques Outreach Officer London
For an application pack, please visit our website: www.councilofsomaliorgs.com
Closing date for applications: 5th August 2018 1pm all applications to be returned to jobs@councilofsomaliorgs.com.
Interviews w/c on the 10th of August 2020

Shak seeks Treasurer

Shak (South Hampstead and Kilburn Community Partnership) is a resident led charity based on the iconic Alexandra and Ainsworth estate* in the Kilburn ward of Camden NW London, which is an area of high rates of deprivation and poverty but big potential. Due to the local nature of our organisation we are looking for a trustee who is resident to the area where we operate.
Candidates will need to have or be willing to undertake a DBS check and child protection training.
The deadline for applications is: Monday 31st August.
If you would like further information or wish to apply for this role please contact John Boyle by email at johnboyle@shakonline.co.uk enclosing a current CV and cover letter explaining why you are interested in the post.

Paid work opportunities for people who have been laid off/ reduced income

Local Adult social care providers are still recruiting, and as they support the NHS to move vulnerable adults out of hospital to stay well at home, their need is growing. Contact Proud to Care.

Camden Social Prescribing and Care Navigation update

Social Prescribing and Care Navigation delivered by Age UK Camden, Voluntary Action Camden and Wish+ is operational, and adapted, as a point of access to services and support during the COVID 19 emergency.
Referral form can be found here. Minimum requirements are contact details and permission to contact the person needing support.
Freephone: 0800 193 6067 (please leave a message if no answer)
Secure NHS email (referrals only): camccg.socialprescribingreferral@nhs.net
Community Links email (enquiries and referrals): communitylinks@vac.org.uk

Cancer Awareness Survey

We want to know how aware people in Camden are of cancer, and how the coronavirus pandemic has affected how you feel about screening and seeking help for health concerns. We’ll use what you tell us to help improve awareness of cancer in Camden – including causes, signs, symptoms and screening.

CSKX Studios– Art Bag

 CSKX are gauging interest from local groups, organisations and individuals, who would be interested in art kits for older and younger people – who they think would benefit from access to a selection of art materials. The kits would be put together based upon participants interests and could include, or have access to, work plans or project ideas.
The aim is to facilitate the vulnerable or those who may not have access to art materials during the pandemic. Contact: Leo leo@cskx.org 020 8001 5357

 

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Voluntary Action Camden e-bulletin 31st July 2020

VAC Weekly Newsletter
31st July 2020

News  |  Funding  |  VAC Events  |  Other Events  |  Jobs & Volunteers  |  Offers & Resources

Highlights

Funding for Sustainable Food Projects; More #BuildBackBetter resources; Elfrida Rathbone Camden AGM; Brain in Hand; Funding news, deadlines and new funds  + news + Resources + funding + jobs + volunteers and more

Feature 

Edward Harvist Trust – Sustainable Food Support

This fund is aimed to scale up the capacity of sustainable provision and offers an opportunity to others to start a creative food offer that encourages independence, healthy eating and improves wellbeing.
Projects may include ideas around food clubs, using enhanced food parcels to highlight additional needs, provision of programmes to support communities to cook, use different or cheaper ingredients, develop growing programmes etc. These are a range of suggestions; the fund is to promote innovative ideas to combat food instability.  View the Fund criteria. VIew the Application.
Proposals should be submitted to Phillip.Vaughan@camden.gov.uk, with the subject line <EDWARD HARVIST TRUST GRANT APPLICATION>. Please provide your organisation’s name and your contact details
The deadline for receiving proposal is Wednesday 5th August at 23:59.

 

 

#BuildBackBetter Resources

We’ve added more resources to our #BuildBackBetter/ Planning for the Future pages including Camden specific guides, risk assessment templates and downloadable signs.  Find it all on the VAC website here.

Funding News

Wave 3 of the London Community Response closes soon.  You must have started your application by 5pm TODAY (you can finish it later).  The main lottery emergency response fund closes on 17th August.  A new Lloyds Bank fund opens on Monday (see Funding section)

Elfrida Rathbone Camden AGM

Elfrida Rathbone Camden invites service users, supporters and Camden colleagues to their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 5 August from 3:30pm. Come along to find out more our services and how we have worked with Camden residents over the last year.
The meeting will be held by Zoom, and everyone is welcome. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Catherine@elfridacamden.org.uk and we’ll send you the joining instructions on Wednesday morning.

Brain in Hand App

Brain in Hand is an app f that can support people to live more independently, and to get their day back on track in situations that they may find challenging. The app provides reminders of diary events or routines (such as when to take medication) and personalised coping strategies.
Camden Adult Social Care are looking for people in Camden who would benefit from using the app.
If you would like to discuss Brain in Hand further, please contact Shallom Sithole on 020 7974 3352 or shallom.sithole@camden.gov.uk

Activities and Services in your community

Camden Disability Action
West Euston Partnership (WEP)
Healthwatch Camden
All Ways Network

National

Top Stories

We need to talk about resilience


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

COVID Recovery Fund from Lloyds Bank foundation

Lloyds Bank foundation is to launch a £7.4 million fund to supporting charities to recover beyond the immediate crisis on Monday 3rd August.
Organisations can apply for a two-year unrestricted grant of £50,000 and will get a Development Partner to help charities navigate a tumultuous future.

Power to Change

Power to Change, Locality, The Ubele Initiative and Social Investment Business on behalf of the National Lottery Community Fund Covid-19 Community-Led Organisations Recovery Scheme for community organisations in England who are facing difficulties caused by Covid-19. Up to £100k.

Edge Fund

New funding round is now open. This fund is open to all groups that are working towards systemic change, and whose work is in line with Edge Fund’s values.We are giving out 30 grants of £750, and applications close at 5pm on Tuesday, 25th of August. Some of the money is ring-fenced for anti-racist groups, and groups fighting for Black liberation. Details here.

YCF Summer Opportunities Fund is Open

Camden-based YCF members are encouraged to apply now. Summer projects must aim to achieve at least one of the following outcomes:
~ Children and young people will have increased confidence
~  will have access to new activities and/or opportunities
~ Organisations work in partnership to deliver their activities
Applications will be considered if received by or before midnight on 2 August 2020. Please go to YCF’s website to access the application, which includes additional information about the fund, eligibility and background. Please send questions to grants@youngcamdenfoundation.org.uk

Community Impacts – Social Action Fund

The Social Action Fund is a partnership between Camden Council and Camden Giving and is part of the Community Impacts programme.
The fund will support a broad range of local organisations and Camden residents to deliver activities that increase social action and support community cohesion and resilience. Providing funding directly to residents and grassroots groups supports the generation of initiatives and activities best suited to the needs of the local community.
Organisations can apply for small grants of £500-£1,500 for projects lasting up to 12 months. See Camden Giving website. The fund is open until 12th Aug.

London Community Response Fund – vulnerable young Londoners

Grants to provide positive opportunities and a package of focused support for vulnerable young Londoners who have been most impacted by the COVID-19
Funding will be available for activities starting in the summer and autumn to deliver for up to 6-months. Activities may include:
~ Mental health and wellbeing support, to tackle isolation and loneliness
~ Educational attainment catch-up; transitions support; employment & training
~ Activities to inspire & motivate young Londoners & support for families
~ Diversion and prevention opportunities for vulnerable young people in need
~ Holiday and after-school sport and physical activity
Small grants up to £10,000 or large grants up to £50,000
Apply now as applications are considered on a first come first served basis with a deadline at the end of July.

London Community Response – 3rd Wave

Closing soon!  You must have started your application by 5pm TODAY!
Grants to cover up to six months of your costs for the work you are seeking funding for (from the time the grant is awarded), though it can be for a shorter period (e.g. activities over the summer).  Where possible we will offer unrestricted grants, though this is more likely if you are applying for a small grant.
Three strands to the current funding programme – crisis, enable and adapt.
Small grants up to £10k.  Large grants up to £50k.  Full details here.

Coronavirus Community Support Fund

A £200m fimd aimed at small to medium organisations:
~ To increase community support to vulnerable people affected by the COVID-19 crisis, through the work of civil society organisations.
~ To reduce temporary closures of essential charities and social enterprises, ensuring services for vulnerable people impacted by COVID-19 have the financial resources to operate, and so reduce the burden on public services.
Full details on the National Lottery Community Fund website.

Ubele Fundraising Support for BAME Organisations

Every Thursday at 3:30pm Ubele host fundraising webinars on a variety grant funds that are available with techniques on writing better applications. These webinars are free of charge and the presentations/resources are uploaded on our website.  Registration for Fundraising Webinars here.

Lists of Emergency Funders

 

VAC Events

Voluntary Action Forums: (web page here)
Follow ups to the Opening Community Buildings event and the BAME disproportionality events coing in September.
SPLN (Social Prescribing Learning Network) Venturing Out (date tbc)
Keep in eye on our Events Calendar to book and for more info.

Camden Voluntary Action Forum

The forum is open to all Camden voluntary and community  groups and organisation, community activists, social entrepreneurs, volunteers and anyone interested in local voluntary action.

Safeguarding Courses:

VAC is working with funders so that safeguarding courses can continue online.  Further details to come. There are some basic safeguarding videos on the home page and on the COVID19 Update page.
Tel: 020 7 284 6575 | Email: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk email (Mon – Wed)

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


Psychological First Aid online course

Public Health England has launched an updated Psychological First Aid (PFA) digital training module, aimed at all frontline and essential workers and volunteers.
The course aims to increase awareness and confidence to provide psychosocial support to people affected by COVID-19.  The course is free, and no previous qualifications are required. It takes around 90 minutes to complete and the learner can complete it at their own pace.

ApArt Club,Holborn Community Association online projects  for 8-12 year olds

Use online 3D graphics and design tools to create your own fantasy worlds and interactive adventures!
Zoom sessions: 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th August  2.30 – 4.30pm
Virtual Gallery Project for 8-12 years
Experiment with different media, such as collage, drawing, photography and video to create your own digital artwork for the HCA Virtual Gallery!
Zoom sessions: 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th August, 2.30-4.30pm

Healthwatch Camden Hosts Online Q+A Meeting with Royal Free Hospital and University College Hospital

Join an online Q&A event with Kate Slemeck, Chief Executive of the Royal Free Hospital and Marcel Levi, Chief Executive of University College Hospital.
Tuesday 4th August 5.30-6.30pm.
A chance to ask questions about how routine hospital services are returning after the Covid-19 lockdown, what changes patients will experience when accessing services and how we can all keep safe.
Register now:  Via Zoom or register or by calling: 020 7383 2402

Support for Volunteer Managers from VCC

Volunteer Manager Cafes continue through the Summer,  on Tuesdays to Thursdays 10am-5pm  to the end of August you can book a free online video or telephone chat with our Best Practice Manager Shafia.
The next online Volunteer Managers’ Forum is on Tues 18 Aug. Details soon.

Camden Safeguarding Children’s Board Training

10 September 2020 — 9.30am-4.00pm
Designated Safeguarding Lead — New DSLs
18 September 2020 — 9.30am-1.00pm
Early Years and the Impact of Abuse
18 September 2020 — 9.30am-12.30pm
Designated Safeguarding Lead — Refresher Session
24 September 2020 — 10.00am-11.30am
Counter Extremism and WRAP
Full details and how to apply here

Introduction to Office 365 from VAC

The Covid-19 crisis has seen an unprecedented number of organisations needing to move their back-office operations and services online, providing staff with access to emails and files remotely. Many have struggled with this as they lack the resource or know-how to get started.
This workshop will introduce you to the Office 365 platform (O365) and some of the key applications that facilitate remote working and collaboration.  4th August.  Sign up on the VAC website.

 

Bloomsbury FC Holiday Football Camp

3 locations: Acland Burghley, Kings Cross Academy, Castlehaven.
10am – 3pm (staggered drop off/pick up) throughout the summer.
Ages: 7-11 (school years 2 – 6)
Full price from – £40 per day to Full bursary rate – £8 – varies by location.
E: info@bloomsburyfootball.com M: 07561 705 232
Book now: www.bloomsburyfootball.com

Women+Health online group classes via Zoom

Aiming too help people feel calm, grounded, & centred during lockdown. We are currently running 4 online classes per week:
~ Tuesdays at 1pm, ‘Mindfulness for Women’ with Camilla (women only)
~ Wednesdays at 6:30pm, ‘Yoga Nidra’ with Lina (men & women welcome)
~ Thursdays 6:30pm, ‘Gentle Hatha Yoga’ with Diana (men & women welcome)
~ Fridays at 1pm, ‘Sound Healing’ with Catherine (men & women welcome)
All classes are donation classes – and all money we receive goes towards helping Women+Health survive while our doors are closed. The classes are FREE if people cannot donate.
All info to join classes and to donate can be found on our JustGiving page:

Respect online domestic abuse training

Respect has secured funding from the London Community Response Fund to offer free online training to Frontline Workers who support or have an interest in service users with domestic abuse issues.
Adolescent to parent violence and abuse 15-28 August
Apply here.  Any questions, please email abigail.jones@respect.uk.net

Student-Led Projects Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Students’ Union UCL’s Volunteering Service has a vacancy for a Student-led Projects Coordinator to cover a period of maternity leave until June next year.
Duties include supporting a caseload of student-led volunteering projects, providing guidance & supervision for leaders, developing and delivering training to students, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Starting salary is £29,089. Full details on UCL’s vacancies page Closing 10 August.

Hopscotch Homecare urgently need Care Workers.

Hopscotch Homecare are a very caring,well-established and expanding care agency that has been providing care workers to clients in and around Camden for 20 years. We are looking for care workers who would like to help our clients to continue living safely and independently in their own homes.
Day/Night hours available and must be able to work at least two late shifts a week and alternate weekends  Contact:recruitment@hopscotchawc.org.uk

Fitzrovia Youth in Action seeks Trustees

FYA is recruiting some new trustees. We’d love to hear from you if you’re interested in supporting the work of our great local charity. You don’t need board experience. We’re looking for people who reflect the community in which we work and who have a range of skills and experiences. In particular, we’d love to hear from Camden residents or people who work in Camden.
For more information and a job description, please visit http://www.fya.org.uk/join-us/. If you have any questions, or would like to talk about the role, please contact Andre Schott, our Chief Executive andre.schott@fya.org.uk. We’re asking applicants to submit a CV, including a paragraph explaining why you are interested in the role. The deadline for applications is 31st August.

CDA seeks Welfare Benefits Caseworker

Camden Disability Action are seeking a highly motivated Welfare Benefits Caseworker to join the new Advice service. You will have excellent specialist knowledge of all health and disability benefits and be excited about working for an organisation which is run by Disabled people for Disabled people.
This is a full-time (35 hours per week), permanent position funded by Camden Council until 2023, with a possible extension until 2027. £30,000 – £33,000
To apply, complete an application form and return this, along with your Equality and Diversity Monitoring form, to admin@camdendisabilityaction.org.uk
Closing date: 10am on Monday, 24th August

The Kids Network seeks Trustees

Looking for up to five new trustees with skills and backgrounds:
~ Legal / HR
~ Safeguarding in the not for profit space
~ Fundraising with strong networks
~ PR and communications
~ Governance and Administration
The Kids Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check. We particularly encourage applications from Black candidates and People of Colour to apply for this role as we continue to build our culture of inclusion and representation within our organisation. Rolling closing date. To apply please send your CV and a cover letter, no longer than two pages, to the Founder, Sarah Woodcock s.woodcock@thekidsnetwork.org.uk

Opening Doors London seeks Community Engagement Coordinator

Permanent, Scale SO1: £32,063 – £33,229pa incl. LW
Closing date: Monday 17th August 9am
As Community Engagement Coordinator, you will lead on delivering Opening Doors London’s community engagement activities, events and programmes.
To apply download the full application pack here.

The Council of Somali Organisations is recruiting 5 part time posts:-

~ Digital and Information Development Officer London
~ Training Coordinator London
~ Membership Coordinator London
~ Executive Assistant to Director London
~ Somali Speaking Mosques Outreach Officer London
For an application pack, please visit our website: www.councilofsomaliorgs.com
Closing date for applications: 5th August 2018 1pm all applications to be returned to jobs@councilofsomaliorgs.com.
Interviews w/c on the 10th of August 2020

CAMISH Network Young People’s Inclusivity Outreach Worker

Brandon Centre, on behalf of the Camden & Islington Network (CAMISH Network) is looking for an innovative and experienced outreach worker for this new project. Closing date is 30 July 2020
The aim of this project role is to enable us to trial innovative and effective ways of delivering services to young people who are at greatest risk of poor sexual health. Full details and how to apply on the NHS Jobs website.

London Irish Centre seeks Service Development Manager

Permanent  Full Time – 35 hours per week Up to £35,000pa
The Service Development Manager is a key role at the London Irish Centre (LIC) as the postholder will be responsible for influencing and managing relationships with staff and external stakeholders to drive quality improvements as a part of the overall leadership of the LIC.
Application packs are available online
The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 27th July.
Interviews on Tuesday 4th August by Zoom.

Shak seeks Treasurer

Shak (South Hampstead and Kilburn Community Partnership) is a resident led charity based on the iconic Alexandra and Ainsworth estate* in the Kilburn ward of Camden NW London, which is an area of high rates of deprivation and poverty but big potential. Due to the local nature of our organisation we are looking for a trustee who is resident to the area where we operate.
Candidates will need to have or be willing to undertake a DBS check and child protection training.
The deadline for applications is: Monday 31st August.
If you would like further information or wish to apply for this role please contact John Boyle by email at johnboyle@shakonline.co.uk enclosing a current CV and cover letter explaining why you are interested in the post.

Somers Town Community Gardener

Reports to Story Garden Manager
3 days a week.  September start date.  Initially 1 year contract with possibilities for extension based on funding. Salary £24,000 per annum pro rata
Applications deadline Monday 3 August at midday Interviews Friday 7 August
To apply Email your CV and a separate covering letter (maximum two pages) explaining why you are best suited for the role to ​jobs@globalgeneration.org.uk

Calthorpe Project Treasurer Wanted

Calthorpe Community Garden is currently seeking an enthusiastic individual who understands the importance of strong governance to help enhance the lives of vulnerable people in the community. The Treasurer is an important and valuable part of the Trustee Board assisting in monitoring, understanding and communicating the accounts and budgets to the Board. The Treasurer should be able to highlight any improvements or risks for the financial wellbeing of the Calthorpe. Full details and how to apply on the website.

Director of Kentish Town City Farm

£30,000 – £40,000 per annum +pension
KTCF are seeking a visionary, strategic and courageous leader to realise our ambitions for the next exciting chapter at Kentish Town City Farm. The Farm Director is the key figurehead for the farm, providing leadership to an experienced and inclusive team of staff and volunteers, and ensuring financial growth. You will share our passion for changing lives by bringing people together, and our belief that every person has a positive contribution to make to the farm.  Full details and how to apply here.  Closing date: 6th August.

Paid work opportunities for people who have been laid off/ reduced income

Local Adult social care providers are still recruiting, and as they support the NHS to move vulnerable adults out of hospital to stay well at home, their need is growing. Contact Proud to Care.

Camden Social Prescribing and Care Navigation update

Social Prescribing and Care Navigation delivered by Age UK Camden, Voluntary Action Camden and Wish+ is operational, and adapted, as a point of access to services and support during the COVID 19 emergency.
Referral form can be found here. Minimum requirements are contact details and permission to contact the person needing support.
Freephone: 0800 193 6067 (please leave a message if no answer)
Secure NHS email (referrals only): camccg.socialprescribingreferral@nhs.net
Community Links email (enquiries and referrals): communitylinks@vac.org.uk

Cancer Awareness Survey

We want to know how aware people in Camden are of cancer, and how the coronavirus pandemic has affected how you feel about screening and seeking help for health concerns. We’ll use what you tell us to help improve awareness of cancer in Camden – including causes, signs, symptoms and screening.

CSKX Studios– Art Bag

 CSKX are gauging interest from local groups, organisations and individuals, who would be interested in art kits for older and younger people – who they think would benefit from access to a selection of art materials. The kits would be put together based upon participants interests and could include, or have access to, work plans or project ideas.
The aim is to facilitate the vulnerable or those who may not have access to art materials during the pandemic. Contact: Leo leo@cskx.org 020 8001 5357

 

VAC COVID-19 Pages

Covid-19 Community Directory  (Update your entry here) [Map here]
Covid-19 Update page.
Covid-19 Resources page

Keep in touch and up-to-date via the e-bulletin and @onecamden twitter.  We have a comprehensive COVID-19 update page and a resources page.

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Voluntary Action Camden e-bulletin 24th July 2020

VAC Weekly Newsletter
24th July 2020

News  |  Funding  |  VAC Events  |  Other Events  |  Jobs & Volunteers  |  Offers & Resources

Highlights

Sustainable Food Provision Forum; VAC AGM and Annual Review; #BuildBackBetter Resources; Letters from Lockdown; Cancer Awareness Survey; Canalside to Camley Street Plan; Art Bag; ApArt Club  + news + Resources + funding + jobs + volunteers and more

Feature 

Sustainable Food Provision

Following on from the Camden Food Summit, the Voluntary Action Forum on Wednesday 29th July will look at sustainable models for food supply. It’s an opportunity to get insights and inspiration about sustainable ways to address food poverty. This might be related to a type of organisation or structure (e.g. co-ops, clubs) and / or the approach to supplying residents with food (e.g. sourcing food sustainably, resident participation in distribution, affordability). We will start with presentations, but will be followed by an ‘open mike’ opportunity for people to present their own project and / or ask others for advice. Book at Eventbrite. Let us know if you want to book an open slot. info@vac.org.uk

The VAC Annual Review is out.  Have a look and let us know what you think.

 

 

#BuildBackBetter Resources

We’ve added more resources to our #BuildBackBetter/ Planning for the Future pages including Camden specific guides, risk assessment templates and downloadable signs.  Find it all on the VAC website here.

VAC AGM

Thanks to all those who attended and a warm welcome to our newly elected trustees: Chikwaba Oduka, Kathy Elliott and Cassandra Austen.  We also say a fond farewell and big thanks to two long serving trustees, Sue Wilby and Brian Parker.  View the AGM online here.  Take a look at our latest Annual Report.

Letters from Lockdown: the first-hand experiences of older people in Camden during the Covid-19 crisis

Now, more than ever, Ageing Better in Camden strive to support our members to raise their voices and share their experiences. Far from being a great equaliser, the Covid-19 pandemic has revealed some of the deepest inequalities that have often remained hidden in our society. Our members have been writing a weekly newsletter for one another, to keep informed and connected in these challenging times. It has also brought us all closer together as we share our personal experiences of lockdown.

Please take this Cancer Awareness Survey

We want to know how aware people in Camden are of cancer, and how the coronavirus pandemic has affected how you feel about screening and seeking help for health concerns. We’ll use what you tell us to help improve awareness of cancer in Camden – including causes, signs, symptoms and screening.

Have your say: Canalside to Camley Street

The Council has prepared the Draft Canalside to Camley Street Supplementary Planning Document which sets out planning guidance and objectives for future development in the area.  Consultation will run until 25th September.
You can find out more here.

CSKX Studios– Art Bag

 CSKX are gauging interest from local groups, organisations and individuals, who would be interested in art kits for older and younger people – who they think would benefit from access to a selection of art materials.
The kits would be put together based upon participants interests and could include, or have access to, work plans or project ideas.
The aim is to facilitate the vulnerable or those who may not have access to art materials during the pandemic. Contact: Leo leo@cskx.org 020 8001 5357

ApArt Club,Holborn Community Association two online projects this summer for 8-12 year olds

ApArt Club – Holborn Community Association
Use online 3D graphics and design tools to create your own fantasy worlds and interactive adventures!
Zoom sessions: 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th August  2.30 – 4.30pm
Virtual Gallery Project for 8-12 years
Experiment with different media, such as collage, drawing, photography and video to create your own digital artwork for the HCA Virtual Gallery!
Zoom sessions: 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th August, 2.30-4.30pm

Updates in Brief

Face coverings mandatory in shops, supermarkets, shopping centres and enclosed transport hubs from today
Business events and conferences given go ahead to resume from 1 October
Our plan to rebuild: The UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy
New powers and framework to help contain coronavirus (COVID-19) locally

Activities and Services in your community

Camden Disability Action
West Euston Partnership (WEP)
Healthwatch Camden
All Ways Network

National

Top Stories

Five things you should consider when planning interactive online events, to make them more inclusive
Britain’s Next Health Crisis


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

Community Impacts – Social Action Fund

The Social Action Fund is a partnership between Camden Council and Camden Giving and is part of the Community Impacts programme.
The fund will support a broad range of local organisations and Camden residents to deliver activities that increase social action and support community cohesion and resilience. Providing funding directly to residents and grassroots groups supports the generation of initiatives and activities best suited to the needs of the local community.
Organisations can apply for small grants of £500-£1,500 for projects lasting up to 12 months. See Camden Giving website. The fund is open until 12th Aug.

YCF Summer Opportunities Fund is Open

Young Camden Foundation (YCF) recently launched its annual Summer Opportunities Fund. Camden-based YCF members are encouraged to apply now. Summer projects must aim to achieve at least one of the following outcomes:
~ Children and young people will have increased confidence
~ Children and young people will have access to new activities and/or opportunities
~ Organisations work in partnership to deliver their activities
Applications will be considered if received by or before midnight on 2 August 2020. Please go to YCF’s website to access the application, which includes additional information about the fund, eligibility and background. Please send questions to grants@youngcamdenfoundation.org.uk

London Community Response Fund – vulnerable young Londoners

Grants to provide positive opportunities and a package of focused support for vulnerable young Londoners who have been most impacted by the COVID-19
Funding will be available for activities starting in the summer and autumn to deliver for up to 6-months. Activities may include:
~ Mental health and wellbeing support, to tackle isolation and loneliness
~ Educational attainment catch-up; transitions support; employment & training
~ Activities to inspire & motivate young Londoners & support for families
~ Diversion and prevention opportunities for vulnerable young people in need
~ Holiday and after-school sport and physical activity
Small grants up to £10,000 or large grants up to £50,000
Apply now as applications are considered on a first come first served basis with a deadline at the end of July.

Somers Town Big Local  and the Crick Covid-19 Community Fund

Up to £3,000 to local organisations and groups that are responding to the COVID-19 crisis and supporting the community. Applicants have to be located within a mile of the Crick and responding to the COVID-19 situation to the benefit of the local community, either directly or indirectly. More info here.
Maximum grant is £3000. Deadline 29th July. Email engage@crick.ac.uk

Young Camden Foundation – Heads Up Mental Health Fund

£1,000 – £5,000
The mental health and wellbeing of whole societies have been severely impacted by the current crisis and are a priority to be addressed urgently. Research has identified significant and sustained increases in symptoms of depression and anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Young people have been particularly affected by the crisis.
The idea of these small grants is to support staff, children & young people to be aware of the impact the pandemic has had, and will continue to have, on their emotions and develop mechanisms to cope and keep positive.
Deadlines:  31 July 2020. Full details here.

London Community Response – 3rd Wave

Grants to cover up to six months of your costs for the work you are seeking funding for (from the time the grant is awarded), though it can be for a shorter period (e.g. activities over the summer).  Where possible we will offer unrestricted grants, though this is more likely if you are applying for a small grant.
Three strands to the current funding programme – crisis, enable and adapt.
Small grants up to £10k.  Large grants up to £50k.  Full details here.

Coronavirus Community Support Fund

A £200m fimd aimed at small to medium organisations:
~ To increase community support to vulnerable people affected by the COVID-19 crisis, through the work of civil society organisations.
~ To reduce temporary closures of essential charities and social enterprises, ensuring services for vulnerable people impacted by COVID-19 have the financial resources to operate, and so reduce the burden on public services.
Full details on the National Lottery Community Fund website.

Ubele Fundraising Support for BAME Organisations

Every Thursday at 3:30pm Ubele host fundraising webinars on a variety grant funds that are available with techniques on writing better applications. These webinars are free of charge and the presentations/resources are uploaded on our website.  Registration for Fundraising Webinars here.

Coming Soon

Power to Change, Locality, The Ubele Initiative and Social Investment Business on behalf of the National Lottery Community Fund Covid-19 Community-Led Organisations Recovery Scheme for community organisations in England who are facing difficulties caused by Covid-19. Up to £100k. Opens 28 July. Free webinar on Thursday 23 July from 3.30-5pm where you will be able to find out more about the fund and application process and take part in a live Q&A.

Lists of Emergency Funders

 

VAC Events

Voluntary Action Forums: (web page here)
Wed 29 July Forum: Sustainable Food Solutions
SPLN (Social Prescribing Learning Network) Venturing Out (date tbc)
Keep in eye on our Events Calendar to book and for more info.

Camden Voluntary Action Forum

The forum is open to all Camden voluntary and community  groups and organisation, community activists, social entrepreneurs, volunteers and anyone interested in local voluntary action.

Safeguarding Courses:

VAC is working with funders so that safeguarding courses can continue online.  Further details to come. There are some basic safeguarding videos on the home page and on the COVID19 Update page.
Tel: 020 7 284 6575 | Email: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk email (Mon – Wed)

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


Psychological First Aid online course

Public Health England has launched an updated Psychological First Aid (PFA) digital training module, aimed at all frontline and essential workers and volunteers.
The course aims to increase awareness and confidence to provide psychosocial support to people affected by COVID-19.  The course is free, and no previous qualifications are required. It takes around 90 minutes to complete and the learner can complete it at their own pace.

Healthwatch Camden Hosts Online Q+A Meeting with Royal Free Hospital and University College Hospital

Join an online Q&A event with Kate Slemeck, Chief Executive of the Royal Free Hospital and Marcel Levi, Chief Executive of University College Hospital.
Tuesday 4th August 5.30-6.30pm.
A chance to ask questions about how routine hospital services are returning after the Covid-19 lockdown, what changes patients will experience when accessing services and how we can all keep safe.
Register now:  Via Zoom or register or by calling: 020 7383 2402

Support for Volunteer Managers from VCC

Volunteer Manager Cafes continue through the Summer,  on Tuesdays to Thursdays 10am-5pm  to the end of August you can book a free online video or telephone chat with our Best Practice Manager Shafia.
The next online Volunteer Managers’ Forum is on Tues 18 Aug. Details soon.

Camden Safeguarding Children’s Board Training

10 September 2020 — 9.30am-4.00pm
Designated Safeguarding Lead — New DSLs
18 September 2020 — 9.30am-1.00pm
Early Years and the Impact of Abuse
18 September 2020 — 9.30am-12.30pm
Designated Safeguarding Lead — Refresher Session
24 September 2020 — 10.00am-11.30am
Counter Extremism and WRAP
Full details and how to apply here

Introduction to Office 365 from VAC

The Covid-19 crisis has seen an unprecedented number of organisations needing to move their back-office operations and services online, providing staff with access to emails and files remotely. Many have struggled with this as they lack the resource or know-how to get started.
This workshop will introduce you to the Office 365 platform (O365) and some of the key applications that facilitate remote working and collaboration.  4th August.  Sign up on the VAC website.

 

Bloomsbury FC Holiday Football Camp

3 locations: Acland Burghley, Kings Cross Academy, Castlehaven.
10am – 3pm (staggered drop off/pick up) throughout the summer.
Ages: 7-11 (school years 2 – 6)
Full price from – £40 per day to Full bursary rate – £8 – varies by location.
E: info@bloomsburyfootball.com M: 07561 705 232
Book now: www.bloomsburyfootball.com

Women+Health online group classes via Zoom

Aiming too help people feel calm, grounded, & centred during lockdown. We are currently running 4 online classes per week:
~ Tuesdays at 1pm, ‘Mindfulness for Women’ with Camilla (women only)
~ Wednesdays at 6:30pm, ‘Yoga Nidra’ with Lina (men & women welcome)
~ Thursdays 6:30pm, ‘Gentle Hatha Yoga’ with Diana (men & women welcome)
~ Fridays at 1pm, ‘Sound Healing’ with Catherine (men & women welcome)
All classes are donation classes – and all money we receive goes towards helping Women+Health survive while our doors are closed. The classes are FREE if people cannot donate.
All info to join classes and to donate can be found on our JustGiving page:

Respect online domestic abuse training

Respect has secured funding from the London Community Response Fund to offer free online training to Frontline Workers who support or have an interest in service users with domestic abuse issues.
Working with women using violence in intimate relationships 16-29 July
Better engagement with perpetrators 31 July-13 August
Adolescent to parent violence and abuse 15-28 August
Apply here.  Any questions, please email abigail.jones@respect.uk.net

Student-Led Projects Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Students’ Union UCL’s Volunteering Service has a vacancy for a Student-led Projects Coordinator to cover a period of maternity leave until June next year.
Duties include supporting a caseload of student-led volunteering projects, providing guidance & supervision for leaders, developing and delivering training to students, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Starting salary is £29,089.
Full details on UCL’s vacancies page
Closing date 10 August.

CAMISH Network Young People’s Inclusivity Outreach Worker

Brandon Centre, on behalf of the Camden & Islington Network (CAMISH Network) is looking for an innovative and experienced outreach worker for this new project. Closing date is 30 July 2020
The aim of this project role is to enable us to trial innovative and effective ways of delivering services to young people who are at greatest risk of poor sexual health. Full details and how to apply on the NHS Jobs website.

London Irish Centre seeks Service Development Manager

Permanent  Full Time – 35 hours per week Up to £35,000pa
The Service Development Manager is a key role at the London Irish Centre (LIC) as the postholder will be responsible for influencing and managing relationships with staff and external stakeholders to drive quality improvements as a part of the overall leadership of the LIC.
Application packs are available online
The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 27th July.
Interviews on Tuesday 4th August by Zoom.

Shak seeks Treasurer

Shak (South Hampstead and Kilburn Community Partnership) is a resident led charity based on the iconic Alexandra and Ainsworth estate* in the Kilburn ward of Camden NW London, which is an area of high rates of deprivation and poverty but big potential. Due to the local nature of our organisation we are looking for a trustee who is resident to the area where we operate.
Candidates will need to have or be willing to undertake a DBS check and child protection training.
The deadline for applications is: Monday 31st August.
If you would like further information or wish to apply for this role please contact John Boyle by email at johnboyle@shakonline.co.uk enclosing a current CV and cover letter explaining why you are interested in the post.

Somers Town Community Gardener

Reports to Story Garden Manager
3 days a week.  September start date.  Initially 1 year contract with possibilities for extension based on funding. Salary £24,000 per annum pro rata
Applications deadline Monday 3 August at midday Interviews Friday 7 August
To apply Email your CV and a separate covering letter (maximum two pages) explaining why you are best suited for the role to ​jobs@globalgeneration.org.uk

St Pancras Community Assoc seeks Volunteer Coordinator

The Golden Years Programme £28,000 pa. full time.
To challenge the effects of isolation among local people aged 60+, by building an activities programme, based on a community centre in NW1.
E-mail: info@spca.org.uk for an application pack.
Deadline for returning completed forms, 9am on 30th July. Interviews are planned for 24th August, either by Zoom or in NW1. Start date October 1st.

Calthorpe Project Treasurer Wanted

Calthorpe Community Garden is currently seeking an enthusiastic individual who understands the importance of strong governance to help enhance the lives of vulnerable people in the community. The Treasurer is an important and valuable part of the Trustee Board assisting in monitoring, understanding and communicating the accounts and budgets to the Board. The Treasurer should be able to highlight any improvements or risks for the financial wellbeing of the Calthorpe. Full details and how to apply on the website.

Director of Kentish Town City Farm

£30,000 – £40,000 per annum +pension
KTCF are seeking a visionary, strategic and courageous leader to realise our ambitions for the next exciting chapter at Kentish Town City Farm. The Farm Director is the key figurehead for the farm, providing leadership to an experienced and inclusive team of staff and volunteers, and ensuring financial growth. You will share our passion for changing lives by bringing people together, and our belief that every person has a positive contribution to make to the farm.  Full details and how to apply here.  Closing date: 6th August.

Paid work opportunities for people who have been laid off/ reduced income

Local Adult social care providers are still recruiting, and as they support the NHS to move vulnerable adults out of hospital to stay well at home, their need is growing. Contact Proud to Care.

 

Camden Social Prescribing and Care Navigation update

Social Prescribing and Care Navigation delivered by Age UK Camden, Voluntary Action Camden and Wish+ is operational, and adapted, as a point of access to services and support during the COVID 19 emergency.
Referral form can be found here. Minimum requirements are contact details and permission to contact the person needing support.
Freephone: 0800 193 6067 (please leave a message if no answer)
Secure NHS email (referrals only): camccg.socialprescribingreferral@nhs.net
Community Links email (enquiries and referrals): communitylinks@vac.org.uk

Camden Food Survey

The Covid-19 pandemic has revealed gaps in the food security situation for many Camden residents and work is under way at the council and public health to look at the situation in more depth. A survey has been produced to get a snapshot of the food status in Camden in order to start thinking about longer term sustainability.
Are you involved in food delivery, food banks, meals service, food coops in Camden?  If so please complete this survey.

 

VAC Directory updates for reconnecting residents

As organisations start to vary their offer to Camden residents we are eager to hear what is emerging. Care Navigation and Social Prescribing is hearing from many residents are ready to reconnect with social and community activities. Please update the VAC Covid directory so residents can reconnect! If you are already listed on the Covid directory you should have received a link to update your record. Otherwise you can submit a new record using this link: https://www.tfaforms.com/4811729, or get in touch with alexcharles@vac.org.uk

 

VAC COVID-19 Pages

Covid-19 Community Directory  (Update your entry here) [Map here]
Covid-19 Update page.
Covid-19 Resources page

Keep in touch and up-to-date via the e-bulletin and @onecamden twitter.  We have a comprehensive COVID-19 update page and a resources page.

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Voluntary Action Camden e-bulletin 17th July 2020


VAC Weekly Newsletter
17th July 2020

News  |  Funding  |  VAC Events  |  Other Events  |  Jobs & Volunteers  |  Offers & Resources

Highlights

Food Survey; VAC Resources; Q+A with Royal Free and UCLH; TV Licences for over 75s; Support for Volunteer Managers; Camden Safeguarding Children’s Board Training; Intro to Office 365; Updated Charity Commission guidance  + news + Resources + funding + jobs + volunteers and more

Feature 

Camden Food Survey

The Covid-19 pandemic has revealed gaps in the food security situation for many Camden residents and work is under way at the council and public health to look at the situation in more depth. A survey has been produced to get a snapshot of the food status in Camden in order to start thinking about longer term sustainability.
Are you involved in food delivery, food banks, meals service, food coops in Camden?  If so please complete this survey.

 

 

Resources

On 9th July we hosted a workshop with Locality on Re-Opening Community Buildings.  You can view the presentation, video, and a range of resources including risk assessment templates on the VAC website here.

Healthwatch Camden Hosts Online Q+A Meeting with Royal Free Hospital and University College Hospital

Join an online Q&A event with Kate Slemeck, Chief Executive of the Royal Free Hospital and Marcel Levi, Chief Executive of University College Hospital.
Tuesday 4th August 5.30-6.30pm.
A chance to ask questions about how routine hospital services are returning after the Covid-19 lockdown, what changes patients will experience when accessing services and how we can all keep safe.
Register now:  Via Zoom or register or by calling: 020 7383 2402

TV Licence for over 75s

From 1 August, anyone 75 and over who is not in receipt of Pension Credit will no longer receive a free TV licence. There are between 150,000 and 200,000 Londoners of state pension age eligible for Pension Credit who are not claiming it. Please let your members and users know.  Full details in this letter.

Support for Volunteer Managers from VCC

Volunteer Manager Cafes continue through the Summer,  on Tuesdays to Thursdays 10am-5pm  to the end of August you can book a free online video or telephone chat with our Best Practice Manager Shafia.
The next online Volunteer Managers’ Forum is on Tues 18 Aug. Details soon.

Camden Safeguarding Children’s Board Training

10 September 2020 — 9.30am-4.00pm
Designated Safeguarding Lead — New DSLs
18 September 2020 — 9.30am-1.00pm
Early Years and the Impact of Abuse
18 September 2020 — 9.30am-12.30pm
Designated Safeguarding Lead — Refresher Session
24 September 2020 — 10.00am-11.30am
Counter Extremism and WRAP
Full details and how to apply here

Introduction to Office 365 from VAC

The Covid-19 crisis has seen an unprecedented number of organisations needing to move their back-office operations and services online, providing staff with access to emails and files remotely. Many have struggled with this as they lack the resource or know-how to get started.
This workshop will introduce you to the Office 365 platform (O365) and some of the key applications that facilitate remote working and collaboration. Using a live demo, we will show you what O365 is and what it does, with a deep dive into some of its main applications.  Sign up on the VAC website.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for the charity sector

The Charity Commission have updated their advice to charities.

Activities and Services in your community

Camden Disability Action
West Euston Partnership (WEP)
Healthwatch Camden
All Ways Network

National


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

Somers Town Big Local  and the Crick Covid-19 Community Fund

Up to £3,000 to local organisations and groups that are responding to the COVID-19 crisis and supporting the community. Applicants have to be located within a mile of the Crick and responding to the COVID-19 situation to the benefit of the local community, either directly or indirectly. More info here.
Maximum grant is £3000. Deadline 29th July. Email engage@crick.ac.uk

Young Camden Foundation – Heads Up Mental Health Fund

£1,000 – £5,000
The mental health and wellbeing of whole societies have been severely impacted by the current crisis and are a priority to be addressed urgently. Research has identified significant and sustained increases in symptoms of depression and anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Young people have been particularly affected by the crisis.
The idea of these small grants is to support staff, children & young people to be aware of the impact the pandemic has had, and will continue to have, on their emotions and develop mechanisms to cope and keep positive.
Deadlines:   24 July, 31 July 2020. Full details here.

London Community Response – 3rd Wave

Grants to cover up to six months of your costs for the work you are seeking funding for (from the time the grant is awarded), though it can be for a shorter period (e.g. activities over the summer).  Where possible we will offer unrestricted grants, though this is more likely if you are applying for a small grant.
Three strands to the current funding programme – crisis, enable and adapt.
Small grants up to £10k.  Large grants up to £50k.  Full details here.

Coronavirus Community Support Fund

A £200m fimd aimed at small to medium organisations:
~ To increase community support to vulnerable people affected by the COVID-19 crisis, through the work of civil society organisations.
~ To reduce temporary closures of essential charities and social enterprises, ensuring services for vulnerable people impacted by COVID-19 have the financial resources to operate, and so reduce the burden on public services.
Full details on the National Lottery Community Fund website.

Ubele Fundraising Support for BAME Organisations

Every Thursday at 3:30pm Ubele host fundraising webinars on a variety grant funds that are available with techniques on writing better applications. These webinars are free of charge and the presentations/resources are uploaded on our website.
Registration for Fundraising Webinars here.

Coming Soon

Power to Change, Locality, The Ubele Initiative and Social Investment Business on behalf of the National Lottery Community Fund Covid-19 Community-Led Organisations Recovery Scheme for community organisations in England who are facing difficulties caused by Covid-19. Up to £100k. Opens 28 July. Free webinar on Thursday 23 July from 3.30-5pm where you will be able to find out more about the fund and application process and take part in a live Q&A.

Community Impacts – Social Action Fund 22nd July

The Social Action Fund is a partnership between Camden Council and Camden Giving and is part of the Community Impacts programme.
The fund will support a broad range of local organisations and Camden residents to deliver activities that increase social action and support community cohesion and resilience. Providing funding directly to residents and grassroots groups supports the generation of initiatives and activities best suited to the needs of the local community.
Organisations will be able to apply for small grants of £500-£1,500 for projects lasting up to 12 months. See Camden Giving website.
The fund opens for applications on Wed 22nd July until the 12th August.

Lists of Emergency Funders

 

VAC Events

Voluntary Action Forums: (web page here)
Wed 29 July tba
SPLN (Social Prescribing Learning Network) Venturing Out (date tbc)
Keep in eye on our Events Calendar to book and for more info.

Camden Voluntary Action Forum

The forum is open to all Camden voluntary and community  groups and organisation, community activists, social entrepreneurs, volunteers and anyone interested in local voluntary action.

Safeguarding Courses:

VAC is working with funders so that safeguarding courses can continue online.  Further details to come. There are some basic safeguarding videos on the home page and on the COVID19 Update page.
Tel: 020 7 284 6575 | Email: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk email (Mon – Wed)

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


Psychological First Aid online course

Public Health England has launched an updated Psychological First Aid (PFA) digital training module, aimed at all frontline and essential workers and volunteers.
The course aims to increase awareness and confidence to provide psychosocial support to people affected by COVID-19.  The course is free, and no previous qualifications are required. It takes around 90 minutes to complete and the learner can complete it at their own pace.

Bloomsbury FC Holiday Football Camp

3 locations: Acland Burghley, Kings Cross Academy, Castlehaven.
10am – 3pm (staggered drop off/pick up)
Week 1: Mon 20th Jul – Fri 24th Jul
Week 2: Mon 27th Jul – Fri 31st Jul
Week 3: Mon 3rd Aug – Fri 7th Aug
Further weeks tbc
Ages: 7-11 (school years 2 – 6)
Full price from – £40 per day to Full bursary rate – £8 – varies by location.
E: info@bloomsburyfootball.com M: 07561 705 232
Book now: www.bloomsburyfootball.com

Women+Health online group classes via Zoom

Aiming too help people feel calm, grounded, & centred during lockdown. We are currently running 4 online classes per week:
~ Tuesdays at 1pm, ‘Mindfulness for Women’ with Camilla (women only)
~ Wednesdays at 6:30pm, ‘Yoga Nidra’ with Lina (men & women welcome)
~ Thursdays 6:30pm, ‘Gentle Hatha Yoga’ with Diana (men & women welcome)
~ Fridays at 1pm, ‘Sound Healing’ with Catherine (men & women welcome)
All classes are donation classes – and all money we receive goes towards helping Women+Health survive while our doors are closed. The classes are FREE if people cannot donate.
All info to join classes and to donate can be found on our JustGiving page:

Respect online domestic abuse training

Respect has secured funding from the London Community Response Fund to offer free online training to Frontline Workers who support or have an interest in service users with domestic abuse issues.
Workers from the third sector; local authorities; counsellors/therapists; university lecturers, students or researchers; police; housing officers; healthcare staff; policy-makers etc.  – as long as the organisation they work for or the services they provide are based in Greater London.
Working with women using violence in intimate relationships 16-29 July
Better engagement with perpetrators 31 July-13 August
Adolescent to parent violence and abuse 15-28 August
Apply here.  Any questions, please email abigail.jones@respect.uk.net


How to Volunteer and How to Recruit Volunteers in Camden

Volunteer in Camden at Time to Spare.
Volunteer for the NHS at GoodSAM.
Join a neighbourhood Mutual Aid group.
Organisations that are signed up to Time to Spare can now request volunteers through a brokerage team making it much easier to access the volunteers. The brokers can help match volunteers with voluntary and community organisations who have a need for verified/ vetted volunteers. The service will also help to verify or carry out new DBS check with volunteers.You can use the Brokerage service to request volunteers with specific skills or background.

London Irish Centre seeks Service Development Manager

Permanent  Full Time – 35 hours per week Up to £35,000pa
The Service Development Manager is a key role at the London Irish Centre (LIC) as the postholder will be responsible for influencing and managing relationships with staff and external stakeholders to drive quality improvements as a part of the overall leadership of the LIC.
Application packs are available online
The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 27th July.
Interviews on Tuesday 4th August by Zoom.

Shak seeks Treasurer

Shak (South Hampstead and Kilburn Community Partnership) is a resident led charity based on the iconic Alexandra and Ainsworth estate* in the Kilburn ward of Camden NW London, which is an area of high rates of deprivation and poverty but big potential. Due to the local nature of our organisation we are looking for a trustee who is resident to the area where we operate.
Candidates will need to have or be willing to undertake a DBS check and child protection training.
The deadline for applications is: Friday 26th July
If you would like further information or wish to apply for this role please contact John Boyle by email at johnboyle@shakonline.co.uk enclosing a current CV and cover letter explaining why you are interested in the post.

Somers Town Community Gardener

Reports to Story Garden Manager
3 days a week.  September start date.  Initially 1 year contract with possibilities for extension based on funding. Salary £24,000 per annum pro rata
Applications deadline Monday 3 August at midday Interviews Friday 7 August
To apply Email your CV and a separate covering letter (maximum two pages) explaining why you are best suited for the role to ​jobs@globalgeneration.org.uk

St Pancras Community Assoc seeks Volunteer Coordinator

The Golden Years Programme £28,000 pa. full time.
To challenge the effects of isolation among local people aged 60+, by building an activities programme, based on a community centre in NW1.
E-mail: info@spca.org.uk for an application pack.
Deadline for returning completed forms, 9am on 30th July. Interviews are planned for 24th August, either by Zoom or in NW1. Start date October 1st.

Calthorpe Project Treasurer Wanted

Calthorpe Community Garden is currently seeking an enthusiastic individual who understands the importance of strong governance to help enhance the lives of vulnerable people in the community. The Treasurer is an important and valuable part of the Trustee Board assisting in monitoring, understanding and communicating the accounts and budgets to the Board. The Treasurer should be able to highlight any improvements or risks for the financial wellbeing of the Calthorpe. Full details and how to apply on the website.

Director of Kentish Town City Farm

£30,000 – £40,000 per annum +pension  Closing date 24 Jul 2020
KTCF are seeking a visionary, strategic and courageous leader to realise our ambitions for the next exciting chapter at Kentish Town City Farm. The Farm Director is the key figurehead for the farm, providing leadership to an experienced and inclusive team of staff and volunteers, and ensuring financial growth. You will share our passion for changing lives by bringing people together, and our belief that every person has a positive contribution to make to the farm.  Full details and how to apply here.  Closing date: 6th August.

Paid work opportunities for people who have been laid off/ reduced income

Local Adult social care providers are still recruiting, and as they support the NHS to move vulnerable adults out of hospital to stay well at home, their need is growing. Contact Proud to Care.

 

Camden Social Prescribing and Care Navigation update

Social Prescribing and Care Navigation delivered by Age UK Camden, Voluntary Action Camden and Wish+ is operational, and adapted, as a point of access to services and support during the COVID 19 emergency.
Referral form can be found here. Minimum requirements are contact details and permission to contact the person needing support.
Freephone: 0800 193 6067 (please leave a message if no answer)
Secure NHS email (referrals only): camccg.socialprescribingreferral@nhs.net
Community Links email (enquiries and referrals): communitylinks@vac.org.uk

Free support to carers in Camden

Mobilise provide free support for carers, including daily ‘virtual cuppas’, where carers can meet for a chat, some empathy and some uplift . We also offer 1:1 support/coaching calls for carers too, with our in-house carer’s coach (a carer herself).  Find out more at the Mobilise website.

 

VAC Directory updates for reconnecting residents

As organisations start to vary their offer to Camden residents we are eager to hear what is emerging. Care Navigation and Social Prescribing is hearing from many residents are ready to reconnect with social and community activities. Please update the VAC Covid directory so residents can reconnect! If you are already listed on the Covid directory you should have received a link to update your record. Otherwise you can submit a new record using this link: https://www.tfaforms.com/4811729, or get in touch with alexcharles@vac.org.uk

 

VAC COVID-19 Pages

Covid-19 Community Directory  (Update your entry here) [Map here]
Covid-19 Update page.
Covid-19 Resources page

Keep in touch and up-to-date via the e-bulletin and @onecamden twitter.  We have a comprehensive COVID-19 update page and a resources page.

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VAC Weekly Newsletter
10th July 2020

News  |  Funding  |  VAC Events  |  Other Events  |  Jobs & Volunteers  |  Offers & Resources

Highlights

Funding for BAME Organisations; View Resources from Recent VAC Events; VAC AGM; Free School Meals deadline today!; Support for Carers; Holiday Football Camp; Pop-up Business School; Climate Citizen Panel; Share your experiences with Public Health;  + news + Resources + funding + jobs + volunteers and more

Feature 

Voluntary Action Forum: Funding for BAME Organisations

The next forum on 15th July will focus on funding for BAME organisations in Camden. Speakers will include Nicholas Timms from the National Lottery Community Fund and Susie Dye from Trust for London.  We will also be getting updates from Ubele and All Ways Network.   Full details and booking here.
This recent Refugee Week programme on Threads Radio looks at the funding challenges for refugee organisations.

 

 

Voluntary Action Forum Follow up

The Voluntary Action Forum on Wednesday 1st July was on the Disproportionate Impact of Covid-19 on the BAME Community & Health Inequalities.  You can view the presentation and recording on the forum web page.
On 9th July we hosted a workshop with Locality on Re-Opening Community Buildings.  You can view the presentation, video, and a range of resources on the VAC website here.

VAC AGM

14th July 2020 5 – 6pm will be held online.  Join us for an update on VAC’s work and hear from the chair and trustees about our plans for the future. Book online here.

Free School Meals through the COVID Summer Food Fund- deadline today!

Many children are eligible for free school meals and they won’t be able to access the COVID Summer Food Fund if they don’t register today!
Register here

Free support to carers in Camden

Mobilise provide free support for carers, including daily ‘virtual cuppas’, where carers can meet for a chat, some empathy and some uplift . We also offer 1:1 support/coaching calls for carers too, with our in-house carer’s coach (a carer herself).  Find out more at the Mobilise website.

Bloomsbury FA Holiday Football Camp

3 locations: Acland Burghley, Kings Cross Academy, Castlehaven.
10am – 3pm (staggered drop off/pick up)
Week 1: Mon 20th Jul – Fri 24th Jul
Week 2: Mon 27th Jul – Fri 31st Jul
Week 3: Mon 3rd Aug – Fri 7th Aug
Further weeks tbc
Ages: 7-11 (school years 2 – 6)
Full price from – £40 per day to Full bursary rate – £8 – varies by location.
E: info@bloomsburyfootball.com M: 07561 705 232
Book now: www.bloomsburyfootball.com

Camden Pop-Up Business School – StartUp

The Pop up Business School (PUBS) is an alternative to traditional business start-up support and aims to work in specific communities to teach people how to start a business without borrowing money or a formal business plan.
7th September to 18th September. Sign-up here.

Camden Climate Citizen Panel – Apply now

The panel will play an important role in continuing to empower citizens on climate issues and committing to the delivery of Camden’s new Climate Action Plan at a borough-wide level.
Panel members will meet quarterly for a two-year term to review the council’s progress against the projects and initiatives set out in Climate Action Plan. Members will receive a £150 voucher per year.
Applicants that live or work in the borough, with an interest in the climate crisis or an eagerness to learn more, are encouraged to apply. Further details here.
The application period runs from Thursday 2 July to Friday 24 July.

Residents invited to share their experiences of Covid-19 with Public Health

Camden and Islington’s Public Health team would like to invite you to share your experiences of daily life during the pandemic through an online discussion. We will be holding online group discussions in July and August to learn more about how the pandemic is affecting you during this time.
If you decide to take part in a discussion you will be provided with a £10 shopping voucher as a thank you for your time.
Please contact: covid19survey@islington.gov.uk for more information.

Activities and Services in your community

Camden Disability Action
West Euston Partnership (WEP)
Healthwatch Camden – read the latest Annual Report here
Women and Health will be holding a Virtual Quiz on 29th July. Details soon.

National

 


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

Somers Town Big Local  and the Crick Covid-19 Community Fund

Up to £3,000 to local organisations and groups that are responding to the COVID-19 crisis and supporting the community. Applicants have to be located within a mile of the Crick and responding to the COVID-19 situation to the benefit of the local community, either directly or indirectly. More info here.
Maximum grant is £3000. Deadline 29th July. Email engage@crick.ac.uk

London Community Response – 3rd Wave

Grants to cover up to six months of your costs for the work you are seeking funding for (from the time the grant is awarded), though it can be for a shorter period (e.g. activities over the summer).  Where possible we will offer unrestricted grants, though this is more likely if you are applying for a small grant.
Three strands to the current funding programme – crisis, enable and adapt.
Small grants up to £10k.  Large grants up to £50k.  Full details here.

Coronavirus Community Support Fund

A £200m fimd aimed at small to medium organisations:
~ To increase community support to vulnerable people affected by the COVID-19 crisis, through the work of civil society organisations.
~ To reduce temporary closures of essential charities and social enterprises, ensuring services for vulnerable people impacted by COVID-19 have the financial resources to operate, and so reduce the burden on public services.
Full details on the National Lottery Community Fund website.

Lists of Emergency Funders

 

VAC AGM

14th July 2020 5 – 6pm will be held online.  Join us for an update on VAC’s work and hear from the chair and trustees about our plans for the future. Book online here.

VAC Events

Voluntary Action Forums: (web page here)
Wed 15th July Funding for BAME Organisations
Wed 29 July Space and Place – what role for buildings?
VAC AGM Tuesday 14th July 5pm
SPLN (Social Prescribing Learning Network) Venturing Out (date tbc)
Keep in eye on our Events Calendar to book and for more info.

Camden Voluntary Action Forum

The forum is open to all Camden voluntary and community  groups and organisation, community activists, social entreprenuers, volunteers and anyone interested in local voluntary action.  The next forum on 15th July will focus on funding for BAME organisations. Full details and booking here.

These sessions will be hosted on zoom.  Ideally you will need a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone with camera or microphone but you can also join by telephone as well. Click on the link or use the meeting ID.  You will also need the password if one was set. Short guide to joining a zoom meeting.

Safeguarding Courses:

VAC is working with funders so that safeguarding courses can continue online.  Further details to come. There are some basic safeguarding videos on the home page and on the COVID19 Update page.
Tel: 020 7 284 6575 | Email: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk email (Mon – Wed)

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


Psychological First Aid online course

Public Health England has launched an updated Psychological First Aid (PFA) digital training module, aimed at all frontline and essential workers and volunteers.
The course aims to increase awareness and confidence to provide psychosocial support to people affected by COVID-19.  The course is free, and no previous qualifications are required. It takes around 90 minutes to complete and the learner can complete it at their own pace.

Ubele Fundraising Support for BAME Organisations

Every Thursday at 3:30pm Ubele host fundraising webinars on a variety grant funds that are available with techniques on writing better applications. These webinars are free of charge and the presentations/resources are uploaded on our website.
Registration for Fundraising Webinars here.

Camden Safeguarding Children Partnership

New virtual training safeguarding training sessions for July 2020.
Due to the current social distancing restrictions in place in light of COVID-19, the CSCP has worked with our experienced trainers to ensure that safeguarding training can still be made available to multi-agency partners.
Parental Mental Health and the Impact on Children 13 July, 10.00am-12.30pm
Full details and how to apply here.

Women+Health online group classes via Zoom

Aiming too help people feel calm, grounded, & centred during lockdown. We are currently running 4 online classes per week:
~ Tuesdays at 1pm, ‘Mindfulness for Women’ with Camilla (women only)
~ Wednesdays at 6:30pm, ‘Yoga Nidra’ with Lina (men & women welcome)
~ Thursdays 6:30pm, ‘Gentle Hatha Yoga’ with Diana (men & women welcome)
~ Fridays at 1pm, ‘Sound Healing’ with Catherine (men & women welcome)
All classes are donation classes – and all money we receive goes towards helping Women+Health survive while our doors are closed. The classes are FREE if people cannot donate.
All info to join classes and to donate can be found on our JustGiving page:

Respect online domestic abuse training

Respect has secured funding from the London Community Response Fund to offer free online training to Frontline Workers who support or have an interest in service users with domestic abuse issues.
Workers from the third sector; local authorities; counsellors/therapists; university lecturers, students or researchers; police; housing officers; healthcare staff; policy-makers etc.  – as long as the organisation they work for or the services they provide are based in Greater London.
Working with women using violence in intimate relationships 16-29 July
Better engagement with perpetrators 31 July-13 August
Adolescent to parent violence and abuse 15-28 August
Apply here.  Any questions, please email abigail.jones@respect.uk.net


How to Volunteer and How to Recruit Volunteers in Camden

Volunteer in Camden at Time to Spare.
Volunteer for the NHS at GoodSAM.
Join a neighbourhood Mutual Aid group.
Organisations that are signed up to Time to Spare can now request volunteers through a brokerage team making it much easier to access the volunteers. The brokers can help match volunteers with voluntary and community organisations who have a need for verified/ vetted volunteers. The service will also help to verify or carry out new DBS check with volunteers.You can use the Brokerage service to request volunteers with specific skills or background for community activity.
Get support and resources from Volunteer Centre Camden
The council has a  page of resources to help community organisations

Age UK Camden seeks Office and Internet Shopping Administrator Full Time

14 hours Office Administrator, 21 hours Internet Shopping Administrator
(at present this role will be working from home and the main duty will be answering the main phone line for Age UK Camden and internet shopping)
Local Government Scale 4 Scp 7-10 £24,101 – £25,426 pa + 6% contributory pension inc London Weighting. Permanent contract.
Need to be available to start on Wednesday 20th July and an induction session will be provided prior to this.
For further details and an application form visit the website www.ageukcamden.org.uk or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk
Closing date: Monday 13th July . Interview date: TBC will be via zoom

Calthorpe Project Treasurer Wanted

Calthorpe Community Garden is currently seeking an enthusiastic individual who understands the importance of strong governance to help enhance the lives of vulnerable people in the community. The Treasurer is an important and valuable part of the Trustee Board assisting in monitoring, understanding and communicating the accounts and budgets to the Board. The Treasurer should be able to highlight any improvements or risks for the financial wellbeing of the Calthorpe. Full details and how to apply on the website.

Director of Kentish Town City Farm

£30,000 – £40,000 per annum +pension  Closing date 24 Jul 2020
KTCF are seeking a visionary, strategic and courageous leader to realise our ambitions for the next exciting chapter at Kentish Town City Farm. The Farm Director is the key figurehead for the farm, providing leadership to an experienced and inclusive team of staff and volunteers, and ensuring financial growth. You will share our passion for changing lives by bringing people together, and our belief that every person has a positive contribution to make to the farm.  Full details and how to apply here.  Closing date: 6th August.

Paid work opportunities for people who have been laid off/ reduced income

Local Adult social care providers are still recruiting, and as they support the NHS to move vulnerable adults out of hospital to stay well at home, their need is growing. Contact Proud to Care.

 

Camden Social Prescribing and Care Navigation update

Social Prescribing and Care Navigation delivered by Age UK Camden, Voluntary Action Camden and Wish+ is operational, and adapted, as a point of access to services and support during the COVID 19 emergency.
Referral form can be found here. Minimum requirements are contact details and permission to contact the person needing support.
Freephone: 0800 193 6067 (please leave a message if no answer)
Secure NHS email (referrals only): camccg.socialprescribingreferral@nhs.net
Community Links email (enquiries and referrals): communitylinks@vac.org.uk

VAC Directory updates for reconnecting residents

As organisations start to vary their offer to Camden residents we are eager to hear what is emerging. Care Navigation and Social Prescribing is hearing from many residents are ready to reconnect with social and community activities. Please update the VAC Covid directory so residents can reconnect! If you are already listed on the Covid directory you should have received a link to update your record. Otherwise you can submit a new record using this link: https://www.tfaforms.com/4811729, or get in touch with alexcharles@vac.org.uk

 

VAC COVID-19 Pages

Covid-19 Community Directory  (Update your entry here) [Map here]
Covid-19 Update page.
Covid-19 Resources page

Keep in touch and up-to-date via the e-bulletin and @onecamden twitter.  We have a comprehensive COVID-19 update page and a resources page.

Got an item for the e-bulletin?

Send your item to knunan@vac.org.uk or info@vac.org.uk by noon on Thursday for publication in the following day’s edition.  The e-bulletin comes out every Friday. Submissions should be 50 – 75 words.  Please send plain text or a format that can be copied (ie not embedded in an image). Send links to documents rather than attachments. Make sure to include contact details.

Ways to Get Involved

Join us on social media

Facebook

Twitter

Website

Become a Member

Watch a short video about our work!

 

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VAC Weekly Newsletter
3rd July 2020

News  |  Funding  |  VAC Events  |  Other Events  |  Jobs & Volunteers  |  Offers & Resources

Highlights

Re-opening Community Buildings Workshop; Forum Follow up; Update Your Entry in the Covid-19 Directory; Camden CYP Provider Event; VAC AGM; Experiences of Pregnancy in the Pandemic  + news + Resources + funding + jobs + volunteers and more

Feature 

An online workshop for anyone in the Camden VCS planning to re-open their community building.

This workshop is for anyone in the VCS with a community space, in particular community centres and will look at the steps you need to take and issues to consider when re-opening your building.
The workshop will be run by Locality and there will be plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion.
To book, click through to Eventbrite from the VAC website.

 

 

Covid-19 and BAME Disparities – Follow up

Thanks to everyone who attended the Voluntary Action Forum, on Wednesday 1st July on the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on the BAME Community & Health Inequalities.  The slides and recording will be up on the forum web page soon.  VAC committed to dedicating the next forum meeting (15th July) to funding for BAME organisation  – more details next week.  We also committed to convening a group of VCS organisations to come together to take forward this important work. Email Kevin to get involved.

VAC Directory updates for reconnecting residents

As organisations start to vary their offer to Camden residents we are eager to hear what is emerging. Care Navigation and Social Prescribing is hearing from many residents are ready to reconnect with social and community activities. Please update the VAC Covid directory so residents can reconnect! If you are already listed on the Covid directory you should have received a link to update your record. Otherwise you can submit a new record using this link: https://www.tfaforms.com/4811729, or get in touch with alexcharles@vac.org.uk

Camden CYP provided event: Beyond Covid 19

Wednesday 8th July 10.30am – 12.30pm
virtual conference to share learning and recovery planning ideas from Covid-19 across our VCS and NHS providers. The conference will be an opportunity to:
• Reflect on Covid-19 response feedback from VCS and NHS providers, CYP and parents
• Share examples of local innovations and emerging practices from the pandemic across the NHS and VCS providers
• Share learning on how the impact of Covid-19 on our BAME communities and Black Lives Matter can be addressed within our organisations.
Register here.

VAC AGM

14th July 2020 5 – 6pm will be held online.  Join us for an update on VAC’s work and hear from the chair and trustees about our plans for the future. Book online here.

Pregnancy and giving birth during the pandemic

A survey for women who are pregnant or who have given birth during the Covid-19 pandemic. To help maternity services better understand the impact to services on women’s experiences of being pregnant and giving birth now.

Activities and Services in your community

Camden Disability Action
West Euston Partnership (WEP)
Healthwatch Camden – read the latest Annual Report here
Women and Health will be holding a Virtual Quiz on 29th July. Details soon.

Covid-19 Resources

VAC has gathered relevant resources on a range of topics.
Notable recent additions include:

National

 


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

London Community Response – 3rd Wave

Grants to cover up to six months of your costs for the work you are seeking funding for (from the time the grant is awarded), though it can be for a shorter period (e.g. activities over the summer).  Where possible we will offer unrestricted grants, though this is more likely if you are applying for a small grant.
Three strands to the current funding programme – crisis, enable and adapt.
Small grants up to £10k.  Large grants up to £50k.  Full details here.

Coronavirus Community Support Fund

A £200m fimd aimed at small to medium organisations:
~ To increase community support to vulnerable people affected by the COVID-19 crisis, through the work of civil society organisations.
~ To reduce temporary closures of essential charities and social enterprises, ensuring services for vulnerable people impacted by COVID-19 have the financial resources to operate, and so reduce the burden on public services.
Full details on the National Lottery Community Fund website.

London Community Response

Wave 3 of London Community Response will open shortly.  Wave 4 will focus on recovery later in the year.

Lists of Emergency Funders

 

Introduction to Data Collection and Analysis

Tuesday, July 7, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Free
This session is part of a series of two-hour workshops being delivered for VAC’s Digital and IT Capacity Building Programme, in partnership with WCIT and CITA.
Covering: What do we mean by data? Understanding your business; What data should we collect and why? How to collect data, including tools.
The workshop will be delivered online using Zoom.  Book on Eventbrite.

VAC AGM

14th July 2020 5 – 6pm will be held online.  Join us for an update on VAC’s work and hear from the chair and trustees about our plans for the future. Email info@vac.org.uk to register your interest.

VAC Events

Voluntary Action Forums: (web page here)
Wed 15th July Resilient Civil Society
Wed 29 July Space and Place – what role for buildings?
Build Back Better Workshop (Date in June/July tbc)
VAC AGM Tuesday 14th July 5pm
SPLN (Social Prescribing Learning Network) Venturing Out (date tbc)
Keep in eye on our Events Calendar next week to book and for more info.

Camden Voluntary Action Forum

The forum is open to all Camden voluntary and community  groups and organisation, community activists, social entreprenuers, volunteers and anyone interested in local voluntary action.  The next forum on 15th July will focus on funding for BAME organisations. Full details next week.

These sessions will be hosted on zoom.  Ideally you will need a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone with camera or microphone but you can also join by telephone as well. Click on the link or use the meeting ID.  You will also need the password if one was set. Short guide to joining a zoom meeting.

Safeguarding Courses:

VAC is working with funders so that safeguarding courses can continue online.  Further details to come. There are some basic safeguarding videos on the home page and on the COVID19 Update page.
Tel: 020 7 284 6575 | Email: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk email (Mon – Wed)

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


Psychological First Aid online course

Public Health England has launched an updated Psychological First Aid (PFA) digital training module, aimed at all frontline and essential workers and volunteers.
The course aims to increase awareness and confidence to provide psychosocial support to people affected by COVID-19.  The course is free, and no previous qualifications are required. It takes around 90 minutes to complete and the learner can complete it at their own pace.

Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities Programme

From healthy relationships to understanding and managing behaviour.
Usually costs £100 but London Funders are paying for 150 parents to attend
Parents can request a course code from us by emailing, or ask questions: sfscparent@racefound.org.uk

Ubele Fundraising Support for BAME Organisations

Every Thursday at 3:30pm Ubele host fundraising webinars on a variety grant funds that are available with techniques on writing better applications. These webinars are free of charge and the presentations/resources are uploaded on our website.
Registration for Fundraising Webinars here.

Camden Safeguarding Children Partnership

New virtual training safeguarding training sessions for July 2020.
Due to the current social distancing restrictions in place in light of COVID-19, the CSCP has worked with our experienced trainers to ensure that safeguarding training can still be made available to multi-agency partners.
Parental Mental Health and the Impact on Children 13 July, 10.00am-12.30pm
Full details and how to apply here.

Women+Health online group classes via Zoom

Aiming too help people feel calm, grounded, & centred during lockdown. We are currently running 4 online classes per week:
~ Tuesdays at 1pm, ‘Mindfulness for Women’ with Camilla (women only)
~ Wednesdays at 6:30pm, ‘Yoga Nidra’ with Lina (men & women welcome)
~ Thursdays 6:30pm, ‘Gentle Hatha Yoga’ with Diana (men & women welcome)
~ Fridays at 1pm, ‘Sound Healing’ with Catherine (men & women welcome)
All classes are donation classes – and all money we receive goes towards helping Women+Health survive while our doors are closed. The classes are FREE if people cannot donate.
All info to join classes and to donate can be found on our JustGiving page:

Respect online domestic abuse training

Respect has secured funding from the London Community Response Fund to offer free online training to Frontline Workers who support or have an interest in service users with domestic abuse issues.
Workers from the third sector; local authorities; counsellors/therapists; university lecturers, students or researchers; police; housing officers; healthcare staff; policy-makers etc.  – as long as the organisation they work for or the services they provide are based in Greater London.
Working with women using violence in intimate relationships 16-29 July
Better engagement with perpetrators 31 July-13 August
Adolescent to parent violence and abuse 15-28 August
Apply here.  Any questions, please email abigail.jones@respect.uk.net


How to Volunteer and How to Recruit Volunteers in Camden

Volunteer in Camden at Time to Spare.
Volunteer for the NHS at GoodSAM.
Join a neighbourhood Mutual Aid group.
Organisations that are signed up to Time to Spare can now request volunteers through a brokerage team making it much easier to access the volunteers. The brokers can help match volunteers with voluntary and community organisations who have a need for verified/ vetted volunteers. The service will also help to verify or carry out new DBS check with volunteers.You can use the Brokerage service to request volunteers with specific skills or background for community activity.
Get support and resources from Volunteer Centre Camden
The council has a  page of resources to help community organisations

Age UK Camden seeks Office and Internet Shopping Administrator Full Time

14 hours Office Administrator, 21 hours Internet Shopping Administrator
(at present this role will be working from home and the main duty will be answering the main phone line for Age UK Camden and internet shopping)
Local Government Scale 4 Scp 7-10 £24,101 – £25,426 pa + 6% contributory pension inc London Weighting. Permanent contract.
Need to be available to start on Wednesday 20th July and an induction session will be provided prior to this.
For further details and an application form visit the website www.ageukcamden.org.uk or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk
Closing date: Monday 13th July . Interview date: TBC will be via zoom

Calthorpe Project Treasurer Wanted

Calthorpe Community Garden is currently seeking an enthusiastic individual who understands the importance of strong governance to help enhance the lives of vulnerable people in the community. The Treasurer is an important and valuable part of the Trustee Board assisting in monitoring, understanding and communicating the accounts and budgets to the Board. The Treasurer should be able to highlight any improvements or risks for the financial wellbeing of the Calthorpe. Full details and how to apply on the website.

Director of Kentish Town City Farm

£30,000 – £40,000 per annum +pension  Closing date 24 Jul 2020
KTCF are seeking a visionary, strategic and courageous leader to realise our ambitions for the next exciting chapter at Kentish Town City Farm. The Farm Director is the key figurehead for the farm, providing leadership to an experienced and inclusive team of staff and volunteers, and ensuring financial growth. You will share our passion for changing lives by bringing people together, and our belief that every person has a positive contribution to make to the farm.  Full details and how to apply here.

Canal & River Trust seeks Waterway Operative

Permanent position – 37 hours per week. Salary: £22,323 (inc London allowance) + Generous pension + great holidays (increasing with service) + call out allowance. Closing Date:  7 July 2020
As a Waterway Operative  most of your working time will be spent in our unique outdoor environment on the London waterway which covers up to 70km of the canal & towpath (main base is Southall).  Your daily tasks will vary and will contribute to the maintenance, conservation and improvement of the waterway network for local communities and visitors to enjoy.  Full details here.

Age UK Camden Seeks ABC Programme Manager

(35 hours per week may consider PT 28/30 hours for the right candidate).
PO3 Scp 33-36 £39,171 to £42,295 pa.  Fixed term contract to 30th June 2021
In collaboration with existing Programme Manager (working 19 hours):
Your role will be to work to:
• Manage the Ageing Better in Camden Programme, working with the ABC Board, to deliver the outcomes as agreed with Big Lottery Fund.
• Be responsible for the delivery of the Ageing Better in Camden (ABC) projects, including through working with a range of delivery agencies.
For more details, all documents can be downloaded from our website www.ageukcamden.org.uk or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk.
Closing date  – 9am on 6th July and interviews will be held on 16th July

Paid work opportunities for people who have been laid off/ reduced income

Local Adult social care providers are still recruiting, and as they support the NHS to move vulnerable adults out of hospital to stay well at home, their need is growing. Contact Proud to Care.

 

Camden Social Prescribing and Care Navigation update

Social Prescribing and Care Navigation delivered by Age UK Camden, Voluntary Action Camden and Wish+ is operational, and adapted, as a point of access to services and support during the COVID 19 emergency.
Referral form can be found here. Minimum requirements are contact details and permission to contact the person needing support.
Freephone: 0800 193 6067 (please leave a message if no answer)
Secure NHS email (referrals only): camccg.socialprescribingreferral@nhs.net
Community Links email (enquiries and referrals): communitylinks@vac.org.uk

iCope is Camden’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service.

They are providing additional support to help those who are significantly impacted by COVID-19.  The support available is  high intensity, brief, 3 session interventions, based on the principles of psychological first aid.  The service might be for:
~ those experiencing difficulties adjusting to increased self-isolation and social distancing
~ those who may have themselves experienced illness or bereavement related to COVID-19
~ frontline NHS, social care or voluntary sector staff
The intervention aims to enhance coping skills and resilience, working with people to strengthen and expand their existing support networks.  IAPT is a free, confidential NHS service.  You can self refer to this service.
Information about additional mental health support available in Camden can be found here.

Queen’s awards for Voluntary service/COVID Honours/Queens Awards for enterprise

You can make nominations for:
Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Queen’s Awards for Enterprise
COVID Honours

Covid Top 20 In-Kind Offers

The latest list of Business offers to support voluntary and community sector organisations.  To request an offer email  Covid.InKind@london.gov.uk

VAC COVID-19 Pages

Covid-19 Community Directory  (Update your entry here) [Map here]
Covid-19 Update page.
Covid-19 Resources page

Keep in touch and up-to-date via the e-bulletin and @onecamden twitter.  We have a comprehensive COVID-19 update page and a resources page.

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VAC Weekly Newsletter
26th June 2020

News  |  Funding  |  VAC Events  |  Other Events  |  Jobs & Volunteers  |  Offers & Resources

Highlights

Safeguarding Podcast 2; Covid-19 and BAME Disparities – Voluntary Action Forum; VAC AGM; Camden Climate Action Plan Launch; Family Reference Group Meeting; Caraf Centre Summer Mentoring Programme; Online safety and digital resilience;  + news + Resources + funding + jobs + volunteers and more

Feature 

Safeguarding Podcast 2: National Centre for Domestic Violence

With shocking statistics revealing that domestic violence has surged nationally since the start of the corona-virus lockdown, VAC’s Safeguarding Lead, Dianne Carlton Ogunyemi, talks to Brian Reilly, Training manager at the National Centre for Domestic Violence. This award-winning free service allows anyone who has recently suffered or been threatened with domestic abuse or violence to apply for an emergency court injunction, usually issued within 24 hours of making contact. Find out more here.

 

 

Covid-19 and BAME Disparities – Voluntary Action Forum

The next Voluntary Action Forum, on Wednesday 1st July will focus on the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on the BAME Community & Health Inequalities.  The council will be sharing the work that they have done on the issue. This will be a chance to have your say and feed into the findings. We will then be looking at the next steps and how to take this important work forward. Register here.

VAC AGM

14th July 2020 5 – 6pm will be held online.  Join us for an update on VAC’s work and hear from the chair and trustees about our plans for the future. Book online here.

Launch of Camden Climate Action Plan

Thursday 2 July at 6pm.
Camden Council will be hosting this online event in collaboration with community friends to officially launch Camden’s new Climate Action Plan.
Details and booking at Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/110153337598

Family Members Reference Group for Learning Disability Carers

Wednesday 1st July at 10:30am – 12pm via Zoom.
The topic of the meeting is Health and COVID-19. There will be guests from:
· Camden Disability Action – Brendan Leahy
· Camden Learning Disability Service – Andrew Reece
· Accessible Transport – Blue Badge Scheme
RSVP to mollie@camdencarers.org.uk or calling on 020 7428 8950.

CARAF centre is organising a free online summer mentoring programme

The programme aims to empower individuals aged 18+ to develop and implement their own business idea.
~ 1st July – 12th July: Online interviews
~ 13th July – 17th July: Online training sessions
~ 20th July – 31st August: Business development & 1:1 mentoring
~ 5th September: Closing event
Closing date for completed applications end at midnight on 30th June 2020. Contact  admin@thecarafcentre.org.uk for full details and application form.

Online Safety and Digital Resilience

Wednesday  July 1st 10am – 11:30am
An online forum for all professionals working with young people, to explore:
~ How has the current situation affected young people’s online use of tech?
~ How can we promote young people’s digital wellbeing?
~ What are the risks and opportunities?
~ How can we support parents and carers?
A panel of experts will be available to answer questions and discuss the issues.
Mary Rebelo – CEOP Ambassador; Sarah Smith – The Breck Foundation; Sarah Berman – Advisor for 2 leading young people’s mental health charities;
RSVP g.ingram@camdenlearning.org.uk, Gill will provide details of the session.

Covid-19 Resources

VAC has gathered relevant resources on a range of topics.
Notable recent additions include:

  • Heatwave advice from NHS and the Government.
  • The rules are changing.  Find out what you can and can’t do here.

National

Best Articles

The Guardian view on coronavirus harms: pandemic shows inequities are deadly
Volunteering in the time of COVID-19 – five things the evidence shows us


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

Young Camden Foundation – Heads Up Mental Health Fund

£1,000 – £5,000 Deadline: 3 Jul 2020
The mental health and wellbeing of whole societies have been severely impacted by the current crisis and are a priority to be addressed urgently. Research has identified significant and sustained increases in symptoms of depression and anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Young people have been particularly affected by the crisis. Young Minds surveyed over 2000 young people nationally at the end of March and found that 83% agreed that the pandemic has made their mental health worse.
The idea of these small grants is to support staff, children & young people to be aware of the impact the pandemic has had, and will continue to have, on their emotions and develop mechanisms to cope and keep positive.
Deadlines: 03 July, 10 July, 17 July, 24 July, 31 July 2020. Full details here.

BBC Children in Need- COVID-19 Next Step Grants Programme

Note this fund has closed ahead of the deadline due to being oversubscribed.

Coronavirus Community Support Fund

A £200m fimd aimed at small to medium organisations:
~ To increase community support to vulnerable people affected by the COVID-19 crisis, through the work of civil society organisations.
~ To reduce temporary closures of essential charities and social enterprises, ensuring services for vulnerable people impacted by COVID-19 have the financial resources to operate, and so reduce the burden on public services.
Full details on the National Lottery Community Fund website.

YCF Partners with Google to Launch the Digital Youth Work Fund

Young Camden Foundation (YCF) has launched the Digital Youth Work Fund sponsored by Google. This fund is designed to support Camden’s children and young people sector by creating or enhancing a digital youth work offer.
YCF will award members grants of up to £5,000
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with the following deadlines: 29 May, 19 June and 3 July 2020.  Details at YCF website. Questions to grants@youngcamdenfoundation.org.uk.

London Community Response

Wave 3 of London Community Response will open shortly.  Wave 4 will focus on recovery later in the year.

Lists of Emergency Funders

 

Digital & Tech Support Online Q&A

Tuesdays 2 – 3.30pm
Many organisations are having to grapple with moving their office systems online so staff and volunteers can work remotely.We’ll look at:
~ What systems do you need?
~ How do you set them up?
~ What works and what doesn’t?
Q&A session with Gilbert Plant, our digital partner from CITA and WCIT.
Joining details here: https://vac.org.uk/events/
Email alexcharles@vac.org.uk

Introduction to Data Collection and Analysis

Tuesday, July 7, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Free
This session is part of a series of two-hour workshops being delivered for VAC’s Digital and IT Capacity Building Programme, in partnership with WCIT and CITA.
Covering: What do we mean by data? Understanding your business; What data should we collect and why? How to collect data, including tools.
The workshop will be delivered online using Zoom.  Book on Eventbrite.

VAC AGM

14th July 2020 5 – 6pm will be held online.  Join us for an update on VAC’s work and hear from the chair and trustees about our plans for the future. Email info@vac.org.uk to register your interest.

VAC Events

Voluntary Action Forums: (web page here)
Wed 1st July Covid-19 BAME Disparity & Health Inequalities
Wed 15th July Resilient Civil Society
Wed 29 July Space and Place – what role for buildings?
Build Back Better Workshop (Date in June/July tbc)
VAC AGM Tuesday 14th July 5pm
SPLN (Social Prescribing Learning Network) Venturing Out (date tbc)
Keep in eye on our Events Calendar next week to book and for more info.

Camden Voluntary Action Forum

The forum is open to all Camden voluntary and community  groups and organisation, community activists, social entreprenuers, volunteers and anyone interested in local voluntary action.  The next forum is a chance to look at Covid-19 BAME Disparity & Health Inequalities.  Register here.

These sessions will be hosted on zoom.  Ideally you will need a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone with camera or microphone but you can also join by telephone as well. Click on the link or use the meeting ID.  You will also need the password if one was set. Short guide to joining a zoom meeting.

Safeguarding Courses:

VAC is working with funders so that safeguarding courses can continue online.  Further details to come. There are some basic safeguarding videos on the home page and on the COVID19 Update page.
Tel: 020 7 284 6575 | Email: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk email (Mon – Wed)

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


Two free Webinars from Latin American House

Both activities will be spoken in Spanish.
1) Coronavirus and the immigration rules, Tuesday, 23rd June, 3pm.
2) EU Settlement Scheme,Tuesday, 30th June,3pm.
To register please email  info@casalatina.org.uk with the name of the webinar on the subject line and you will receive further information.  Casa Latino.

Psychological First Aid online course

Public Health England has launched an updated Psychological First Aid (PFA) digital training module, aimed at all frontline and essential workers and volunteers.
The course aims to increase awareness and confidence to provide psychosocial support to people affected by COVID-19.  The course is free, and no previous qualifications are required. It takes around 90 minutes to complete and the learner can complete it at their own pace.

Two Courses from the Working Men’s College

Bake at Home
Enjoy Baking? Left over fruit and veg in your cupboards?
Join us online for creative and delicious snacks and meals!
Each week a different recipe. Easy to join and FREE.
11.30 -12.30 Wednesdays starting on 24th June. Platform: Google Meet – Tech help available
Registration and more information- click here:
Art for Beginners – Making a Mark
This is a short fun course for the beginners but more advance welcomed also, which explores the different mediums and materials you can use to create bold and creative ‘marks’ and ‘shapes’ leading into landscapes, portraits, still life or abstract.
Technical support is at hand if needed to join.  Click here.

Outlandish Social Media Online Workshop

What is the purpose of Social media?
Why do we use it? What is the bigger picture?
How do we measure success for Social media?
How much time to spend on Social Media? Budget/costs
How often to post on Social Media? What kind of content?
Who are we targeting with Social Media?
How can we improve Social media? New content, new targets etc
Come along and ask any questions you may have and let’s discuss Social Media marketing strategy for your business.  Register here for free

Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities Programme

From healthy relationships to understanding and managing behaviour.
Usually costs £100 but London Funders are paying for 150 parents to attend
Parents can request a course code from us by emailing, or ask questions: sfscparent@racefound.org.uk

Ubele Fundraising Support for BAME Organisations

Every Thursday at 3:30pm Ubele host fundraising webinars on a variety grant funds that are available with techniques on writing better applications. These webinars are free of charge and the presentations/resources are uploaded on our website.
Registration for Fundraising Webinars here.

Camden Safeguarding Children Partnership

4 new virtual training safeguarding training sessions for June/July 2020.
Due to the current social distancing restrictions in place in light of COVID-19, the CSCP has worked with our experienced trainers to ensure that safeguarding training can still be made available to multi-agency partners.
Domestic Abuse  30 June, 2.00-3.00pm
Parental Mental Health and the Impact on Children 13 July, 10.00am-12.30pm
Full details and how to apply here.

Women+Health online group classes via Zoom

Aiming too help people feel calm, grounded, & centred during lockdown. We are currently running 4 online classes per week:
~ Tuesdays at 1pm, ‘Mindfulness for Women’ with Camilla (women only)
~ Wednesdays at 6:30pm, ‘Yoga Nidra’ with Lina (men & women welcome)
~ Thursdays 6:30pm, ‘Gentle Hatha Yoga’ with Diana (men & women welcome)
~ Fridays at 1pm, ‘Sound Healing’ with Catherine (men & women welcome)
All classes are donation classes – and all money we receive goes towards helping Women+Health survive while our doors are closed. The classes are FREE if people cannot donate.
All info to join classes and to donate can be found on our JustGiving page:

YPF COVID-19 Support Webinars are Available Online

Young People’s Foundation (YPF) has been hosting a webinar series to discuss topics related to COVID-19 support. In case you missed any of the presentations, the recordings are available online. Subjects include:
~ Cyber Service Offer for Children and Young People
~ Mental Health Awareness
– Employment
The link to RSVP will be available soon on YCF’s website.

Respect online domestic abuse training

Respect has secured funding from the London Community Response Fund to offer free online training to Frontline Workers who support or have an interest in service users with domestic abuse issues.
Workers from the third sector; local authorities; counsellors/therapists; university lecturers, students or researchers; police; housing officers; healthcare staff; policy-makers etc.  – as long as the organisation they work for or the services they provide are based in Greater London.
Working with male victims of domestic abuse  1-14 July
Working with women using violence in intimate relationships 16-29 July
Better engagement with perpetrators 31 July-13 August
Adolescent to parent violence and abuse 15-28 August
Apply here.  Any questions, please email abigail.jones@respect.uk.net


How to Volunteer and How to Recruit Volunteers in Camden

Volunteer in Camden at Time to Spare.
Volunteer for the NHS at GoodSAM.
Join a neighbourhood Mutual Aid group.
Organisations that are signed up to Time to Spare can now request volunteers through a brokerage team making it much easier to access the volunteers. The brokers can help match volunteers with voluntary and community organisations who have a need for verified/ vetted volunteers. The service will also help to verify or carry out new DBS check with volunteers.You can use the Brokerage service to request volunteers with specific skills or background for community activity.
Get support and resources from Volunteer Centre Camden
The council has a  page of resources to help community organisations

Director of Kentish Town City Farm

£30,000 – £40,000 per annum +pension  Closing date 24 Jul 2020
KTCF are seeking a visionary, strategic and courageous leader to realise our ambitions for the next exciting chapter at Kentish Town City Farm. The Farm Director is the key figurehead for the farm, providing leadership to an experienced and inclusive team of staff and volunteers, and ensuring financial growth. You will share our passion for changing lives by bringing people together, and our belief that every person has a positive contribution to make to the farm.  Full details and how to apply here.

Canal & River Trust seeks Waterway Operative

Permanent position – 37 hours per week. Salary: £22,323 (inc London allowance) + Generous pension + great holidays (increasing with service) + call out allowance. Closing Date:  7 July 2020
As a Waterway Operative  most of your working time will be spent in our unique outdoor environment on the London waterway which covers up to 70km of the canal & towpath (main base is Southall).  Your daily tasks will vary and will contribute to the maintenance, conservation and improvement of the waterway network for local communities and visitors to enjoy.  Full details here.

CDA seeks Chair of Board of Trustees

Camden Disability Action (CDA) is looking for a new Chair to build and lead a skilled Trustee board.
CDA is a Disabled People’s Organisation, which means it is run by Disabled people for Disabled people.
We are looking for a local Disabled person who has the skills and enthusiasm to provide strategic leadership for the organisation and to support making Greenwood a centre for social change.
The position of Chair of Trustees is unpaid. Board members are expected to attend 4 meetings a year. Induction into the organisation, safeguarding training and reimbursed travel costs are available for all the Trustees.
Details and how to apply here. Deadline June 30th 2020
Contact Colin Brummage, CEO on 07732 746 231 or colinceo@camdendisabilityaction.org.uk for more details.

Hopscotch Homecare seeks Live in Care Worker

Hopscotch are a well-established and expanding domiciliary care agency that has been providing careworkers to Camden clients and helping them to continue living safely and independently in their own homes for 20 years.Hopscotch focus on personal development and this post will enable the successful candidate to take advantage of the training and career-track development that we offer, among other benefits, and therefore to maximise their potential
Excellent Benefits and Incentives Offered. Covering South Camden: Kings Cross, Holborn, Covent Garden, Bloomsbury and surroundings. RoleTypes:Full-time, Part-time, Contract.  Experience:Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred). Contact: recruitment@hopscotchawc.org.uk

Age UK Camden Seeks ABC Programme Manager

(35 hours per week may consider PT 28/30 hours for the right candidate).
PO3 Scp 33-36 £39,171 to £42,295 pa.  Fixed term contract to 30th June 2021
In collaboration with existing Programme Manager (working 19 hours):
Your role will be to work to:
• Manage the Ageing Better in Camden Programme, working with the ABC Board, to deliver the outcomes as agreed with Big Lottery Fund.
• Be responsible for the delivery of the Ageing Better in Camden (ABC) projects, including through working with a range of delivery agencies.
For more details, all documents can be downloaded from our website www.ageukcamden.org.uk or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk.
Closing date  – 9am on 6th July and interviews will be held on 16th July

Paid work opportunities for people who have been laid off/ reduced income

Local Adult social care providers are still recruiting, and as they support the NHS to move vulnerable adults out of hospital to stay well at home, their need is growing. Contact Proud to Care.

 

Camden Social Prescribing and Care Navigation update

Social Prescribing and Care Navigation delivered by Age UK Camden, Voluntary Action Camden and Wish+ is operational, and adapted, as a point of access to services and support during the COVID 19 emergency.
Referral form can be found here. Minimum requirements are contact details and permission to contact the person needing support.
Freephone: 0800 193 6067 (please leave a message if no answer)
Secure NHS email (referrals only): camccg.socialprescribingreferral@nhs.net
Community Links email (enquiries and referrals): communitylinks@vac.org.uk

Queen’s awards for Voluntary service/COVID Honours/Queens Awards for enterprise

You can make nominations for:
Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Queen’s Awards for Enterprise
COVID Honours

Covid Top 20 In-Kind Offers

The latest list of Business offers to support voluntary and community sector organisations.  To request an offer email  Covid.InKind@london.gov.uk

VAC COVID-19 Pages

Covid-19 Community Directory  (Update your entry here) [Map here]
Covid-19 Update page.
Covid-19 Resources page

Keep in touch and up-to-date via the e-bulletin and @onecamden twitter.  We have a comprehensive COVID-19 update page and a resources page.

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VAC Weekly Newsletter
19th June 2020

News  |  Funding  |  VAC Events  |  Other Events  |  Jobs & Volunteers  |  Offers & Resources

Highlights

Black Lives Matter; Covid-19 and BAME Disparities; VAC AGM; Build Back Better; Introduction to Data Collection and Analysis; The Camden Advice Network; Catherine Capaldi Memorial; Get Involved; Psychological First Aid; Queen’s Awards + news + Resources + funding + jobs + volunteers and more

Feature 

Black Lives Matter & Covid-19 BAME Disparities

Camden organisations are united in support of the Black Lives Matter campaign. As a response to the events of recent weeks and to the publication of the report around 35 other national infrastructure leaders  have signed and published a statement of intent. Voice4Change and ACEVO this week published ‘Home Truths: undoing racism and delivering real diversity in the charity sector’. If you need some inspiration to take your own action then take a look at these resources put together by Castlehaven or some we’ve collected from Shake, Anti Racism Resources and It’s Nice That . Camden Council will be reviewing statues and the naming of streets and public places.  Learn about decolonizing the curriculum or take the free 6 week University of Exeter course on British Imperialism.

The next Voluntary Action Forum, on Wednesday 1st July will focus on the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on the BAME Community & Health Inequalities.  The council will be sharing the work that they have done on the issue. This will be a chance to have your say and feed into the findings. We will then be looking at the next steps and how to take this important work forward. Register here.

 

 

VAC AGM

14th July 2020 5 – 6pm will be held online.  Join us for an update on VAC’s work and hear from the chair and trustees about our plans for the future. Email info@vac.org.uk to register your interest.

Build Back Better

Thanks to everyone who came to the last forum which was a chance to start planning for the future.  What might the future look like?  What do we need to consider?  What support will be needed?  We’ve gathered some resources to help people think about planning for the future.
~ Risk Assessment.  You can adapt these risk assessment templates here and here shared by our sister CVS organisations.
~ The risk assessment frameworks are based on the governments ‘Working Safely…‘ guidelines.  There is an offices and contact centres version.
~ Background reading: 6 characteristics of a resilient charity; A short guide to resilience for NGOs;
~ Recovery tools from Acevo and Voluntary Action Leeds and a website of tools from Charities Aid Foundation

Introduction to Data Collection and Analysis

Tuesday, July 7, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Free
This session is part of a series of two-hour workshops being delivered for VAC’s Digital and IT Capacity Building Programme, in partnership with WCIT and CITA.
Covering: What do we mean by data? Understanding your business; What data should we collect and why? How to collect data, including tools.
The workshop will be delivered online using Zoom.  Book on Eventbrite.

The Camden Advice Network,

Made up of 12 local Camden organisations, launched in April and offers free and independent advice across a range of specialist topics. Citizens Advice Camden offer a general advice service and can help connect you to one of the specialist services. Call 0300 330 1157 Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm.

Catherine Capaldi

Many of you will already know the sad news that Catherine Capaldi has passed away. Catherine was known by many as a campaigner for access and inclusion in Camden and someone who fought so hard to make people aware of the issues affecting young disabled people.  She was one of the founding members of Young People for Inclusion and was a trustee of Elfrida Rathbone Camden.
If you would like to contribute  to the memorial webpage about Catherine, please write to catherine@elfridacamden.org.uk ideally by the end of June.

Call out to get involved

Camden Council would like to work with a small group of VCS representatives of diverse communities to help develop messages relating to the pandemic for residents.  If you are interested in being involved, send contact details, the area covered by your organisation; who you normally work with  and BAME communities you work with to cohesionandequalities@camden.gov.uk

Psychological First Aid online course

Public Health England has launched an updated Psychological First Aid (PFA) digital training module, aimed at all frontline and essential workers and volunteers.
The course aims to increase awareness and confidence to provide psychosocial support to people affected by COVID-19.  The course is free, and no previous qualifications are required. It takes around 90 minutes to complete and the learner can complete it at their own pace.

Queen’s awards for Voluntary service/COVID Honours/Queens Awards for enterprise

You can make nominations for:
Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Queen’s Awards for Enterprise
COVID Honours

Covid-19 Resources

VAC has gathered relevant resources on a range of topics.
Notable recent additions include:

National

Best Articles

London charities face £4bn shortfall due to coronavirus pandemic with thousands of good causes at risk


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

Rosa COVID-19 Response Fund for women’s organisations

£1-£10K. The funding is for specialist “by, for and with” women’s organisations  across the UK and is intended to help them meet short-term funding needs and respond to the coronavirus/COVID-19 crisis.
For more information and to apply please visit the Rosa website

BBC Children in Need- COVID-19 Next Step Grants Programme

Grants up to £80,000. Deadline 1st July
to help organisations with more complex service adaption, including additional staffing requirements. It is designed to be as flexible as possible, covering a wide range of activities. Projects can last up to 18 months and need to begin in September 2020. Full details on the website.

Coronavirus Community Support Fund

A £200m fimd aimed at small to medium organisations:
~ To increase community support to vulnerable people affected by the COVID-19 crisis, through the work of civil society organisations.
~ To reduce temporary closures of essential charities and social enterprises, ensuring services for vulnerable people impacted by COVID-19 have the financial resources to operate, and so reduce the burden on public services.
Full details on the National Lottery Community Fund website.

YCF Partners with Google to Launch the Digital Youth Work Fund

Young Camden Foundation (YCF) has launched the Digital Youth Work Fund sponsored by Google. This fund is designed to support Camden’s children and young people sector by creating or enhancing a digital youth work offer.
YCF will award members grants of up to £5,000
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with the following deadlines: 29 May, 19 June and 3 July 2020.  Details at YCF website. Questions to grants@youngcamdenfoundation.org.uk.

London Community Response

Wave 3 of London Community Response will open shortly.  Wave 4 will focus on recovery later in the year.

Lists of Emergency Funders

 

Digital & Tech Support Online Q&A

Tuesdays 2 – 3.30pm
Many organisations are having to grapple with moving their office systems online so staff and volunteers can work remotely.We’ll look at:
~ What systems do you need?
~ How do you set them up?
~ What works and what doesn’t?
Q&A session with Gilbert Plant, our digital partner from CITA and WCIT.
Joining details here: https://vac.org.uk/events/
Email alexcharles@vac.org.uk

VAC Events

Voluntary Action Forums: (web page here)
Wed 1st July Covid-19 BAME Disparity & Health Inequalities
Wed 15th July Resilient Civil Society
Wed 29 July Space and Place – what role for buildings?
Build Back Better Workshop (Date in June/July tbc)
VAC AGM Tuesday 14th July 5pm
SPLN (Social Prescribing Learning Network) Venturing Out (date tbc)
Keep in eye on our Events Calendar next week to book and for more info.

Camden Voluntary Action Forum

The forum is open to all Camden voluntary and community  groups and organisation, community activists, social entreprenuers, volunteers and anyone interested in local voluntary action.  The next forum is a chance to look at Covid-19 BAME Disparity & Health Inequalities.  Register here.

These sessions will be hosted on zoom.  Ideally you will need a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone with camera or microphone but you can also join by telephone as well. Click on the link or use the meeting ID.  You will also need the password if one was set. Short guide to joining a zoom meeting.

Safeguarding Courses:

VAC is working with funders so that safeguarding courses can continue online.  Further details to come. There are some basic safeguarding videos on the home page and on the COVID19 Update page.
Tel: 020 7 284 6575 | Email: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk email (Mon – Wed)

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


Two free Webinars from Latin American House

Both activities will be spoken in Spanish.
1) Coronavirus and the immigration rules, Tuesday, 23rd June, 3pm.
2) EU Settlement Scheme,Tuesday, 30th June,3pm.
To register please email  info@casalatina.org.uk with the name of the webinar on the subject line and you will receive further information.  Casa Latino.

Ubele Fundraising Support for BAME Organisations

Every Thursday at 3:30pm Ubele host fundraising webinars on a variety grant funds that are available with techniques on writing better applications. These webinars are free of charge and the presentations/resources are uploaded on our website.
A representative from LCRF will be speaking at our webinar scheduled for 25th June.
Registration for Fundraising Webinars here.

Camden Safeguarding Children Partnership

4 new virtual training safeguarding training sessions for June/July 2020.
Due to the current social distancing restrictions in place in light of COVID-19, the CSCP has worked with our experienced trainers to ensure that safeguarding training can still be made available to multi-agency partners.
Domestic Abuse  30 June 2020 — 2.00-3.00pm
Parental Mental Health and the Impact on Children 13 July 2020 — 10.00am-12.30pm
Full details and how to apply here.

Women+Health online group classes via Zoom

Aiming too help people feel calm, grounded, & centred during lockdown. We are currently running 4 online classes per week:
~ Tuesdays at 1pm, ‘Mindfulness for Women’ with Camilla (women only)
~ Wednesdays at 6:30pm, ‘Yoga Nidra’ with Lina (men & women welcome)
~ Thursdays 6:30pm, ‘Gentle Hatha Yoga’ with Diana (men & women welcome)
~ Fridays at 1pm, ‘Sound Healing’ with Catherine (men & women welcome)
All classes are donation classes – and all money we receive goes towards helping Women+Health survive while our doors are closed. The classes are FREE if people cannot donate.
All info to join classes and to donate can be found on our JustGiving page:

YPF COVID-19 Support Webinars are Available Online

Young People’s Foundation (YPF) has been hosting a webinar series to discuss topics related to COVID-19 support. In case you missed any of the presentations, the recordings are available online. Subjects include:
~ Cyber Service Offer for Children and Young People
~ Mental Health Awareness
– Employment
Webinar 9 – Wednesday 24 June – Summer Provision
The link to RSVP will be available soon on YCF’s website.

Respect online domestic abuse training

Respect has secured funding from the London Community Response Fund to offer free online training to Frontline Workers who support or have an interest in service users with domestic abuse issues.
Workers from the third sector; local authorities; counsellors/therapists; university lecturers, students or researchers; police; housing officers; healthcare staff; policy-makers etc.  – as long as the organisation they work for or the services they provide are based in Greater London.
Working with male victims of domestic abuse  1-14 July
Working with women using violence in intimate relationships 16-29 July
Better engagement with perpetrators 31 July-13 August
Adolescent to parent violence and abuse 15-28 August
Apply here.  Any questions, please email abigail.jones@respect.uk.net

Rush In Ballet

Ballet is a good challenge that will lift your spirits. As well as all of the benefits that come with pursuing a craft and with exercise, it is good to see some friendly faces and experience the camaraderie that we all so badly need.
You may even find Zoom classes less pressure than being in the studio, as you can disappear from the screen anytime you like to have a rest.
Saturday mornings, 10 AM.  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5836327600

Free training courses

Training Link has free online courses that people can do at home.  Improve your skills during the lockdown! The courses include Level 2
Food Safety & Hygiene, Customer Care, courses for care work and others. They can be done on a PC or laptop with internet access. For
more information, email Peter Lush on director@traininglink.org.uk


How to Volunteer and How to Recruit Volunteers in Camden

Volunteer in Camden at Time to Spare.
Volunteer for the NHS at GoodSAM.
Join a neighbourhood Mutual Aid group.
Organisations that are signed up to Time to Spare can now request volunteers through a brokerage team making it much easier to access the volunteers. The brokers can help match volunteers with voluntary and community organisations who have a need for verified/ vetted volunteers. The service will also help to verify or carry out new DBS check with volunteers.You can use the Brokerage service to request volunteers with specific skills or background for community activity.
Get support and resources from Volunteer Centre Camden
The council has a  page of resources to help community organisations

CDA seeks Chair of Board of Trustees

Camden Disability Action (CDA) is looking for a new Chair to build and lead a skilled Trustee board.
CDA is a Disabled People’s Organisation, which means it is run by Disabled people for Disabled people.
We are looking for a local Disabled person who has the skills and enthusiasm to provide strategic leadership for the organisation and to support making Greenwood a centre for social change.
The position of Chair of Trustees is unpaid. Board members are expected to attend 4 meetings a year. Induction into the organisation, safeguarding training and reimbursed travel costs are available for all the Trustees.
Details and how to apply here. Deadline June 30th 2020
Contact Colin Brummage, CEO on 07732 746 231 or colinceo@camdendisabilityaction.org.uk for more details.

Hopscotch Homecare seeks Live in Care Worker

Hopscotch are a well-established and expanding domiciliary care agency that has been providing careworkers to Camden clients and helping them to continue living safely and independently in their own homes for 20 years.Hopscotch focus on personal development and this post will enable the successful candidate to take advantage of the training and career-track development that we offer, among other benefits, and therefore to maximise their potential
Excellent Benefits and Incentives Offered. Covering South Camden: Kings Cross, Holborn, Covent Garden, Bloomsbury and surroundings. RoleTypes:Full-time, Part-time, Contract.  Experience:Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred). Contact: recruitment@hopscotchawc.org.uk

Age UK Camden Seeks ABC Programme Manager

(35 hours per week may consider PT 28/30 hours for the right candidate).
PO3 Scp 33-36 £39,171 to £42,295 pa.  Fixed term contract to 30th June 2021
In collaboration with existing Programme Manager (working 19 hours):
Your role will be to work to:
• Manage the Ageing Better in Camden Programme, working with the ABC Board, to deliver the outcomes as agreed with Big Lottery Fund.
• Be responsible for the delivery of the Ageing Better in Camden (ABC) projects, including through working with a range of delivery agencies.
For more details, all documents can be downloaded from our website www.ageukcamden.org.uk or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk.
Closing date  – 9am on 6th July and interviews will be held on 16th July

Elfrida Rathbone Community Champions Volunteers

The project supports residents and families on the Peckwater, Torriano and Oseney Estates as well as the wider Kentish Town area who have been affected by the corona virus.  For help with:
– food shopping and prescription pick up/drop off
– telephone befriending for anyone feeling anxious or isolated
– dog walking if you cannot leave the house
Volunteers from the local area who can provide support needed. All volunteers will be DBS checked and will receive an induction.
Contact Jill on 07939877745

SHAK is recruiting 2 posts

SHAK (South Hampstead and Kilburn Community Partnership) is recruiting:
Community Champions Coordinator
Full time- 35 hrs per week
Salary circa: £28-30,000 pa
and
Community Enabler
Full time- 35 hrs per week
Fixed Term for 6 months
Salary circa: £28-30,000 pa
Full detials and how to apply in the link. Closing date 23 June

Henna seeks an Advice & Outreach Worker

£12.05 ph  2 day pw- 14 hours  Interim 3 months with possible further 6 mths
Must have a willingness and aptitude to conduct outreach and establish contact with agencies and individuals to build a base for Henna Asian Women’s Group.  You will need experience of working with vulnerable adult groups and knowledge of the barriers they may face in accessing services. Contact Rafat.

The Society for the Furtherance of Critical Philosophy

SFCP, a small independent charity concerned with education, ethics and philosophy and with strong international links, seeks someone to take minutes of Trustee meetings, usually held in Central London, and to liaise with the secretary and trustees. Interest in our values and activities would be an advantage.
Other administrative tasks/meetings by agreement. @ £35/hr.
To discuss this opportunity, please contact the chair Dr Julie-Marie ffrench Devitt Applications on one side of A4 at: galangal19@yahoo.co.uk  website www.sfcp.org.uk.

Paid work opportunities for people who have been laid off/ reduced income

Local Adult social care providers are still recruiting, and as they support the NHS to move vulnerable adults out of hospital to stay well at home, their need is growing. Contact Proud to Care.

 

Camden Social Prescribing and Care Navigation update

Social Prescribing and Care Navigation delivered by Age UK Camden, Voluntary Action Camden and Wish+ is operational, and adapted, as a point of access to services and support during the COVID 19 emergency.
Referral form can be found here. Minimum requirements are contact details and permission to contact the person needing support.
Freephone: 0800 193 6067 (please leave a message if no answer)
Secure NHS email (referrals only): camccg.socialprescribingreferral@nhs.net
Community Links email (enquiries and referrals): communitylinks@vac.org.uk

Covid Top 20 In-Kind Offers

The latest list of Business offers to support voluntary and community sector organisations.  To request an offer email  Covid.InKind@london.gov.uk

VAC COVID-19 Pages

Covid-19 Community Directory  (Update your entry here) [Map here]
Covid-19 Update page.
Covid-19 Resources page

Keep in touch and up-to-date via the e-bulletin and @onecamden twitter.  We have a comprehensive COVID-19 update page and a resources page.

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Voluntary Action Camden e-bulletin 12th June 2020

VAC Weekly Newsletter
12th June 2020

News  |  Funding  |  VAC Events  |  Other Events  |  Jobs & Volunteers  |  Offers & Resources

Highlights

Discretionary Grant Fund; Financial Impact Survey; Refugee; Pride; Healthwatch Public Board; Hot Meals Service; Castlehaven Food Bank; In Kind Offers + news + Resources + funding + jobs + volunteers and more

Feature 

Discretionary Grant Fund & Financial Impact Survey

Camden’s Discretionary Grant Fund is now open to organisations with property costs but were unable to access the first round of business rates grants.  VCS organisations are likely to qualify under ‘shared space’ or ‘hardship’ criteria.  Full details here and and detailed FAQ + Guidance here.  The council will prioritize those who can show large drops in income (>50%).
The first round of business support grants is still open and it is worth checking the criteria for the  Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Grants Fund carefully as it was designed to include charities such as sports clubs or grounds, public halls, museums and art galleries along with buildings that have areas for community or public use.  Read further guidance here

The VAC Financial Impacts Survey can be viewed here.  Highlights include:

  • 87% are spending more than 60% of their time on Covid-19 related activities
  • 22% have no grant, contract or direct funding at all to support these activities;
  • When supplemented with reserves and other unrestricted income, 38% of groups report between 60-100% of all Covid-19 activities are unfunded
    For the 35 organisations that responded:
  • Total monthly cost of providing unfundedcovid-19 support is £125,000.
  • Total monthly loss of earned income is £246,000.
  • Total monthly projected fundraising shortfall is £113,000
 

Dashboard of Financial Impacts Survey

 

Refugee Week

Next week is Refugee Week and this year’s theme is Imagine. Join Small Green Shoots to celebrate with their programme ‘The Cartography of Home’.

VAC Events

Voluntary Action Forums: (web page here)
Wed 17th June Planning for the Future (see events section for details)
Wed 1st July Covid-19 BAME Disparity & Health Inequalities
Wed 15th July Resilient Civil Society
Wed 29 July Space and Place – what role for buildings?
Build Back Better Workshop (Date in June/July tbc)
VAC AGM Tuesday 14th July 5pm
SPLN (Social Prescribing Learning Network)
July (date tbc) Venturing Out
Keep in eye on our Events Calendar next week to book and for more info.

Call out to get involved

Camden Council would like to work with a small group of VCS representatives of diverse communities to help develop messages relating to the pandemic for residents.  If you are interested in being involved, send contact details, the area covered by your organisation; who you normally work with  and BAME communities you work with to cohesionandequalities@camden.gov.uk

Pride

Pride in London has announced the postponement of the Parade due to take place on Saturday 27th June.- new date to be announced in due course. There is still plenty to do to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community across Camden.

Healthwatch Public Board Meeting

Join the public board meeting on Tuesday 16th June from 6-8 pm. The Director and Board of Trustees will review Healthwatch Camden’s impact and discuss plans for the year. The meeting will be held on Zoom. Email info@healthwatchcamden.co.uk for the meeting details.

Community Hot Meals Service

BWA has been running regular community food distributions
For more information contact Salik Miah on 07773327046 or Shahnaz 07752352179

New Castlehaven Food Bank

The new food bank has been setup to help people experiencing hardship as a direct consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic. Find out more about there service here –   Donate to the appeal – https://bit.ly/2za1t2s.
If you are struggling please call 07551798767 to arrange a food parcel delivery.
Castlehaven is also looking for food donations and volunteers to assemble and deliver packages.

Covid Top 20 In-Kind Offers

The latest list of Business offers to support voluntary and community sector organisations.  To request an offer email  Covid.InKind@london.gov.uk

Activities and Services in your community

Camden Disability Action
West Euston Partnership (WEP)
All Ways Network
Think and Do

Covid-19 Resources

VAC has gathered relevant resources on a range of topics.
Notable recent additions include:

National

Best Articles

Coronavirus leaves one in 10 UK charities facing bankruptcy this year
Battling not to be forgotten: UK charities on financial challenges
Key findings from Public Health England’s report on Covid-19 deaths
Charitable endowments: the £68bn elephant in the room

£63m funding for councils to assist with food & essentials

The will be additional funding for councils in England of £63m to help those who are struggling financially due to the impact of coronavirus. The additional funding will allow councils to continue to provide discretionary support to those facing severe hardship to allow them to pay for food and other necessities
Defra will engage with the LGA and councils to discuss the next steps.


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

Rosa COVID-19 Response Fund for women’s organisations

£1-£10K. The funding is for specialist “by, for and with” women’s organisations  across the UK and is intended to help them meet short-term funding needs and respond to the coronavirus/COVID-19 crisis.
For more information and to apply please visit the Rosa website

BBC Children in Need- COVID-19 Next Step Grants Programme

Grants up to £80,000. Deadline 1st July
to help organisations with more complex service adaption, including additional staffing requirements. It is designed to be as flexible as possible, covering a wide range of activities. Projects can last up to 18 months and need to begin in September 2020. Full details on the website.

Coronavirus Community Support Fund

A new £200m fimd aimed at small to medium organisations:
~ To increase community support to vulnerable people affected by the COVID-19 crisis, through the work of civil society organisations.
~ To reduce temporary closures of essential charities and social enterprises, ensuring services for vulnerable people impacted by COVID-19 have the financial resources to operate, and so reduce the burden on public services.
Full details on the National Lottery Community Fund website.

Grant Charities in South Camden

Three local grant-awarding charities offering assistance to people in financial hardship would like to let you know about their offers/schemes.
You can find links to each of the charities at the end of this newsletter, along with further information about their area of benefit, and how to apply.

 

Three New Funds from Camden Giving

Round 2 Now Open King’s Cross (KX) Fund – closing 15th June

YCF Partners with Google to Launch the Digital Youth Work Fund

Young Camden Foundation (YCF) has launched the Digital Youth Work Fund sponsored by Google. This fund is designed to support Camden’s children and young people sector by creating or enhancing a digital youth work offer.
YCF will award members grants of up to £5,000
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with the following deadlines: 29 May, 19 June and 3 July 2020.  Details at YCF website. Questions to grants@youngcamdenfoundation.org.uk.

Food Grant Update

The Food Charity Grant Scheme requires charities to apply for at least £30,000. This is to target funding to those charities who have the capacity to reach the greatest number of people.
For those charities which would be interested in funding below £30,000, the National Lottery Funding is awarding grants from £300 to £10,000 and is prioritising organisations supporting people most likely to face increased demand and challenges as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.

London Community Response

The second wave of London Community Response funding currently paused for Delivering Differently   Wave 3 will open in June.  Wave 4 will focus on recovery later in the year.
1. Crisis response – grants up to £10,000 to meet the immediate needs
2. Delivering differently – grants of £10,000 to £50,000 to change how you work

Lists of Emergency Funders

 

Digital & Tech Support Online Q&A

Tuesdays 2 – 3.30pm
Many organisations are having to grapple with moving their office systems online so staff and volunteers can work remotely.We’ll look at:
~ What systems do you need?
~ How do you set them up?
~ What works and what doesn’t?
Q&A session with Gilbert Plant, our digital partner from CITA and WCIT.
Joining details here: https://vac.org.uk/events/
Email alexcharles@vac.org.uk

Camden Voluntary Action Forum

The forum is open to all Camden voluntary and community  groups and organisation, community activists, social entreprenuers, volunteers and anyone interested in local voluntary action.  The next forum is a chance to start planning for the future.  What might the future look like?  What do we need to consider?  What support will be needed?
Wed 17 June 11am  ‘Planning for the Future’
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81928837412?pwd=by8wcEhqNHV2OVh4aUNFR2RaL25NQT09
Meeting ID: 819 2883 7412  Password: email info@vac.org.uk

These sessions will be hosted on zoom.  Ideally you will need a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone with camera or microphone but you can also join by telephone as well. Click on the link or use the meeting ID.  You will also need the password if one was set. Short guide to joining a zoom meeting.

Safeguarding Courses:

VAC is working with funders so that safeguarding courses can continue online.  Further details to come. There are some basic safeguarding videos on the home page and on the COVID19 Update page.
Tel: 020 7 284 6575 | Email: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk email (Mon – Wed)

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


Respect online domestic abuse training

Respect has secured funding from the London Community Response Fund to offer free online training to Frontline Workers who support or have an interest in service users with domestic abuse issues.
Workers from the third sector; local authorities; counsellors/therapists; university lecturers, students or researchers; police; housing officers; healthcare staff; policy-makers etc.  – as long as the organisation they work for or the services they provide are based in Greater London.
Working with male victims of domestic abuse  1-14 July
Working with women using violence in intimate relationships 16-29 July
Better engagement with perpetrators 31 July-13 August
Adolescent to parent violence and abuse 15-28 August
Apply here.  Any questions, please email abigail.jones@respect.uk.net

Camden Safeguarding Children Partnership

4 new virtual training safeguarding training sessions for June/July 2020.
Due to the current social distancing restrictions in place in light of COVID-19, the CSCP has worked with our experienced trainers to ensure that safeguarding training can still be made available to multi-agency partners.
Child Protection Level 2–3  19 June 2020 — 11.30am-12.30pm
Domestic Abuse  30 June 2020 — 2.00-3.00pm
Parental Mental Health and the Impact on Children 13 July 2020 — 10.00am-12.30pm
Full details and how to apply here.

Camden Early Help Friends Workshop (online)

This one-hour workshop is for those that work with or come across Camden children, young people and families. It will be delivered by the Camden Early Help Team and cover who family early help is for, what it does, how to get it, and the role we all play in helping families to get the help they need as early as possible. If you want to understand what family early help is and how Camden’s early help service works
18th June 2020, 10:00 – 11:00
To book please email learning@camden.gov.uk.
This session will run on MS Teams or join via browser on Edge or Chrome.

Women+Health online group classes via Zoom

Aiming too help people feel calm, grounded, & centred during lockdown. We are currently running 4 online classes per week:
~ Tuesdays at 1pm, ‘Mindfulness for Women’ with Camilla (women only)
~ Wednesdays at 6:30pm, ‘Yoga Nidra’ with Lina (men & women welcome)
~ Thursdays 6:30pm, ‘Gentle Hatha Yoga’ with Diana (men & women welcome)
~ Fridays at 1pm, ‘Sound Healing’ with Catherine (men & women welcome)
All classes are donation classes – and all money we receive goes towards helping Women+Health survive while our doors are closed. The classes are FREE if people cannot donate.
All info to join classes and to donate can be found on our JustGiving page:

YPF COVID-19 Support Webinars are Available Online

Young People’s Foundation (YPF) has been hosting a webinar series to discuss topics related to COVID-19 support. In case you missed any of the presentations, the recordings are available online. Subjects include:
~ Cyber Service Offer for Children and Young People
~ Safeguarding and Cyber Working
~ Support from Funders
~ Education
~ Furlough/HR/Legal Changes
~ Mental Health Awareness
~ Street Safety and Detached Work – recording coming soon!
Webinar 8 – Wednesday 17 June – Employment
Webinar 9 – Wednesday 24 June – Summer Provision
The link to RSVP will be available soon on YCF’s website.

Superhighways

Superhighways helps small charities and community groups in London do more with digital and data.  See the full training programme here.

Online peer support sessions for voluntary sector Leaders

Sign up to an online peer support session, offered by The Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR). Sign up here – dates available to end of June.
These 90 minute sessions, for up to 10 voluntary sector leaders at a time, will give you the opportunity to explore and discuss the challenges you are currently experiencing, precipitated by the COVID-19 outbreak. We understand that you may be facing huge stress and uncertainty, and hope that these sessions will offer a space to share experiences, dilemmas and worries.

FSI Fundraising Conference June 2020

The FSI’s popular Fundraising Conference is back.  Online on 18th June to hear from small charity experts sharing their knowledge and real-life experiences. In light of the challenges facingthe sector the Conference is free to attend for charities under £100k turnover

Rush In Ballet

Ballet is a good challenge that will lift your spirits. As well as all of the benefits that come with pursuing a craft and with exercise, it is good to see some friendly faces and experience the camaraderie that we all so badly need.
Don’t worry if you feel shy, everyone is welcome regardless of level or how you may be feeling at the moment. You can turn your own camera on or off, so you can either just follow along or get feedback from me if you want it.
You may even find Zoom classes less pressure than being in the studio, as you can disappear from the screen anytime you like to have a rest.
Saturday mornings, 10 AM.  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5836327600

Free training courses

Training Link has free online courses that people can do at home.  Improve your skills during the lockdown! The courses include Level 2
Food Safety & Hygiene, Customer Care, courses for care work and others. They can be done on a PC or laptop with internet access. For
more information, email Peter Lush on director@traininglink.org.uk


How to Volunteer and How to Recruit Volunteers in Camden

Volunteer in Camden at Time to Spare.
Volunteer for the NHS at GoodSAM.
Join a neighbourhood Mutual Aid group.
Organisations that are signed up to Time to Spare can now request volunteers through a brokerage team making it much easier to access the volunteers. The brokers can help match volunteers with voluntary and community organisations who have a need for verified/ vetted volunteers. The service will also help to verify or carry out new DBS check with volunteers.You can use the Brokerage service to request volunteers with specific skills or background for community activity.
Get support and resources from Volunteer Centre Camden
The council has a  page of resources to help community organisations

CDA seeks Chair of Board of Trustees

Camden Disability Action (CDA) is looking for a new Chair to build and lead a skilled Trustee board.
CDA is a Disabled People’s Organisation, which means it is run by Disabled people for Disabled people. This is an important time for the organisation and it needs a strong chair to lead it into the next phase of its development and growth.
We are looking for a local Disabled person who has the skills and enthusiasm to provide strategic leadership for the organisation and to support making Greenwood a centre for social change.
The position of Chair of Trustees is unpaid. Board members are expected to attend 4 meetings a year. Induction into the organisation, safeguarding training and reimbursed travel costs are available for all the Trustees.
Details and how to apply here. Deadline June 30th 2020
Should you have any questions or would like to discuss the role in more detail please contact Colin Brummage, CEO on 07732 746 231 or colinceo@camdendisabilityaction.org.uk

Hopscotch Homecare seeks Live in Care Worker

Hopscotch are a well-established and expanding domiciliary care agency that has been providing careworkers to Camden clients and helping them to continue living safely and independently in their own homes for 20 years.Hopscotch focus on personal development and this post will enable the successful candidate to take advantage of the training and career-track development that we offer, among other benefits, and therefore to maximise their potential
Excellent Benefits and Incentives Offered. Covering South Camden: Kings Cross, Holborn, Covent Garden, Bloomsbury and surroundings. RoleTypes:Full-time, Part-time, Contract.  Experience:Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred). Contact: recruitment@hopscotchawc.org.uk

Age UK Camden Seeks ABC Programme Manager

(35 hours per week may consider PT 28/30 hours for the right candidate).
PO3 Scp 33-36 £39,171 to £42,295 pa.  Fixed term contract to 30th June 2021
In collaboration with existing Programme Manager (working 19 hours):
Your role will be to work to:
• Manage the Ageing Better in Camden Programme, working with the ABC Board, to deliver the outcomes as agreed with Big Lottery Fund.
• Be responsible for the delivery of the Ageing Better in Camden (ABC) projects, including through working with a range of delivery agencies.
For more details, all documents can be downloaded from our website www.ageukcamden.org.uk or email jobs@ageukcamden.org.uk.
Closing date  – 9am on 6th July and interviews will be held on 16th July

Elfrida Rathbone Community Champions Volunteers

The project supports residents and families on the Peckwater, Torriano and Oseney Estates as well as the wider Kentish Town area who have been affected by the corona virus.  For help with:
– food shopping and prescription pick up/drop off
– telephone befriending for anyone feeling anxious or isolated
– dog walking if you cannot leave the house
Volunteers from the local area who can provide support needed. All volunteers will be DBS checked and will receive an induction.
Contact Jill on 07939877745

SHAK is recruiting 2 posts

SHAK (South Hampstead and Kilburn Community Partnership) is recruiting:
Community Champions Coordinator
Full time- 35 hrs per week
Salary circa: £28-30,000 pa
and
Community Enabler
Full time- 35 hrs per week
Fixed Term for 6 months
Salary circa: £28-30,000 pa
Full detials and how to apply in the link.

London Plus seeks Social Prescribing Network Co-ordinator

To lead on promoting, supporting and developing social prescribing in the VCSE sector across London. You will develop and support the social prescribing network
Social Prescribing Network Coordinator Job Pack Newsletter.pdf
The closing date for applications is the 16th June 2020.
If you have any questions please email martin@londonplus.org (Martin Brookes, chief executive)

Henna seeks an Advice & Outreach Worker

£12.05 ph  2 day pw- 14 hours  Interim 3 months with possible further 6 mths
Must have a willingness and aptitude to conduct outreach and establish contact with agencies and individuals to build a base for Henna Asian Women’s Group.  You will need experience of working with vulnerable adult groups and knowledge of the barriers they may face in accessing services. Contact Rafat.

The Society for the Furtherance of Critical Philosophy

SFCP, a small independent charity concerned with education, ethics and philosophy and with strong international links, seeks someone to take minutes of Trustee meetings, usually held in Central London, and to liaise with the secretary and trustees. Interest in our values and activities would be an advantage.
Other administrative tasks/meetings by agreement. @ £35/hr.
To discuss this opportunity, please contact the chair Dr Julie-Marie ffrench Devitt Applications on one side of A4 at: galangal19@yahoo.co.uk  website www.sfcp.org.uk.

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust is Recruiting

The Trust is seeking two new Non-Executive directors and will also be seeking Associate NEDs soon.
Further information and how to apply:
https://jobs.theguardian.com/job/7065257/non-executive-directors/
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/cap/view/1857606711/?pathWildcard=1857606711&trk=job_capjs

Paid work opportunities for people who have been laid off/ reduced income

Local Adult social care providers are still recruiting, and as they support the NHS to move vulnerable adults out of hospital to stay well at home, their need is growing. Contact Proud to Care.

 

Camden Social Prescribing and Care Navigation update

Social Prescribing and Care Navigation delivered by Age UK Camden, Voluntary Action Camden and Wish+ is operational, and adapted, as a point of access to services and support during the COVID 19 emergency.
Referral form can be found here. Minimum requirements are contact details and permission to contact the person needing support.
Freephone: 0800 193 6067 (please leave a message if no answer. Staff are using other phones to call back and keep this one free)
Secure NHS email (referrals only): camccg.socialprescribingreferral@nhs.net
Community Links email (enquiries and referrals): communitylinks@vac.org.uk

Disproportionate Impact of Covid-19 Report

Public Health England has published its long-awaited report Disparities in the risks and outcomes of COVID-19, which concludes that the risk of death as a result of COVID-19 is higher for people (especially men) from black and minority ethnic backgrounds.

 

VAC COVID-19 Pages

Covid-19 Community Directory  (Update your entry here) [Map here]
Covid-19 Update page.
Covid-19 Resources page

Keep in touch and up-to-date via the e-bulletin and @onecamden twitter.  We have a comprehensive COVID-19 update page and a resources page.

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