Voluntary Action Camden is Recruiting a Chief Executive

Afghan Refugee Crisis Update

Unlocking the Locked Down

Healthwatch Camden Long Covid Survey

The Zen Project, Healthy Minds, and Mind Camden present a Day Long Celebration of Wellbeing

Want to Swap Rehearsal Space for Workshops or Performances?

Call for expression of interest and nominations for member roles on the North Central London People Board

We make Camden

Hopscotch’s Afghan Crisis Appeal

Thank you!  Hopscotch Women’s Centre fundraiser has had a great start.  Funds will pay for training to those who are supporting Afghan refugees and can conduct effective referral work for those in need. Hopscotch is working as one of the leads with Camden Council and other major charities. We have, on standby, four Afghan Family Advocates who are professional leads to deliver:- Essential Cultural Orientation Training for council staff, charities and volunteers so everyone is interacting appropriately and effectively To act as referral specialists with refugees in a trauma-informed way Click here to donate.

Recovery College

Recovery College celebrates 7 years.  Autumn term has started but many courses are still open. Face-to-face courses are planned for October. Find out more and register on the website.

Camden Mela Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Bangladesh Independence

Sunday 17th October For further information and stall booking please contact Cllr Nasim Ali OBE 07852 223403 nasim.ali@kcbna.org.uk #melaUK www.camdenbangladeshmela.org

Patient survey on the COVID booster and Flu vaccines

NCL CCG are planning a winter communications campaign and would like to hear views from residents on receiving the Flu and COVID booster vaccines. We have created a short survey so that we can better understand the issues that will inform patients’ decisions.

Newsletters

Young Camden Foundation Mayor’s Coronavirus Newsfeed AWN Volunteer Centre Camden Think and Do Charity Tax Group West Euston Project (WEP) Latin American House IKWRO Women’s Rights

Legal challenge launched over ‘anti-woke’ agenda of Charity Commission

City of London Open Space

Build Up Fund: Youth Crime Prevention and Capacity Building Grants

St Giles Charities

Veolia Funding for Community Groups

London Fund for Racialised Communities

Trust for London

Free Data from Vodaphone

Mayor of London’s Sport Unites Fund

Aviva Community Fund

We Make Camden Social Action Fund

Camden Giving has been awarded £90,000* to deliver the We Make Camden Social Action Fund. Organisations and individuals can apply for grants of £500-£1,500 for initiatives that support: ~ Social Action in the 4 mission areas (see below) ~ Social Cohesion ~ Local responses and solutions to challenges/ issues/ needs In addition to the small grants, people can access support to apply, and you don’t need to be an incorporated community group or organisation to apply. The “We Make Camden Kit” gives money and support to Camden residents and community groups who have great ideas for their communities. Residents and community groups can apply via Camden Giving to receive up to £1,500 to deliver ideas that contribute to the four Camden missions: ~ Food poverty and sustainability ~ Diversity in positions of power ~ Health and sustainability of estates ~ Opportunities for young people

NAVCA Funders List

Lists of Emergency Funders

• Civil Society
• Ian McLintok’s LinkedIn blog
• NCVO’s funding central site is currently free for non-members.
• Charity Bank 
• Grants Online

VAC Events

An Introduction to Digital Transformation – 5th October 2-4pm

GDPR and Cyber Security Workshops

Camden Voluntary Action Forum

Past Voluntary Action Forums: Resources

You can find presentations, recordings and resources from past forums here.

Safeguarding Courses:

Autumn Volunteering Fair

Families for Life Community Champion Programme

Black Maps Matter – Just Maps

Talk for Health

Do you have regular conversations with Local residents and want to make a bigger difference to their lives?

“Talk for Transformation” Autumn event dates

Camden Young Filmmakers Collective

Camden Adult Community Learning

Stop Hate UK – Hate Crime Champions Training

Activities at QCCA

KOVE Annual General Meeting

Voluntary Action Camden is Recruiting a Chief Executive

After nearly three years as VAC’s Executive Director (and many more in various other roles at VAC) Kevin is moving on and handing over to a new leader. To lead this organisation, with its rich history and connections within Camden and beyond, will require someone with a vision of what it means to be an effective infrastructure support organisation. The leader will have the skills to ensure VAC is present and available to the smallest of community projects, right through to our very many large charities who need support to keep building their resilience in getting through these uncertain times. We are constantly developing opportunities for individuals, groups and local communities to have a broad range of learning and access to high quality resources to help them achieve their objectives. Our new CEO will have a natural ability to network and demonstrate how to bring together charities, social enterprises, community groups, statutory bodies, citizens and the private/corporate sector to co-produce solutions to tackle social disadvantage, increase social cohesion and address gaps in wellbeing and health. They will have a good understanding of the sector landscape and the current challenges it faces, whilst taking opportunities as they arise. To find out more and apply for the role of Chief Executive at VAC, click here For a confidential, informal conversation, please contact Debra Winterson at Cadence Partners on +44 20 7947 4960 or email ceo-vac@cadencepartners.co.uk Applications Close: 28 September 2021

Personalisation Support in Camden (PSiC) Manager

We are looking for the right person to lead the PSiC service. Salary: £41,605.00 pa (plus contributory pension employee and employer contribution 6% each) Hours: 35 Hours per week Contract Type: 6 Months Fixed term contract Closing date: (5pm) Monday, 4th October Full details on the website.

North Camden Zone is currently recruiting two brand new roles.

Communities in the Lead Manager (£30,000 per year, full-time) We are looking for a Communities in the Lead Manager to help us build on the groundbreaking work of North Camden Zone. Apply by emailing jobs@thewinch.org with a CV (3 pages max) and a covering letter (max 2 pages A4, font size 12). We will not consider applications without a covering letter. Deadline midnight Monday 4th October 2021. Interviews w/c 11th October. For more information, visit our website: https://www.northcamdenzone.org Communications Worker (£26,000 per year, 32 hours per week) We’re looking for an  enthusiastic, authentic and supportive Communications Worker to shape and lead our public communication across the Winch and the North Camden Zone team. Apply by emailing jobs@thewinch.org with a CV and covering letter, outlining how your experience matches the role outline. Your CV should be no longer than 3 pages of A4 (Font 12) and your covering letter no more than 2 pages (A4 Font 12). Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. Deadline tmidnight Monday 4th October. Interviews w/c 11th October. For more information, visit our website: https://www.northcamdenzone.org

Community Association for West Hampstead seeks Manager

£21,000 per annum inc. LW (FTE £35,000 ) for 21 hours/week plus 3% contributory pension We are a small, active community association serving the diverse population of West Hampstead in the London Borough of Camden.  We are seeking an energetic and motivated Manager to lead us in the next phase of development. Closing date: Monday 18 October 2021 5pm Interviews: Friday 29 October We are committed to welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of background, culture and experience. For recruitment pack email info@cawh.org.uk, or ring 020 7794 3729

Mind in Camden are recruiting 2 posts

Mental Health Community Development Worker Salary: £23,469 Hours: full time (35 hrs) Closing Date: 04/10/21 at 9.00am Would you like to be part of a new and evolving transformation of mental health services in Camden? We are seeking a Community Development Worker to join a team from a range of local organisations to be part of this journey of change. Camden Mind Ventures – Charity Shop Assistant Manager £10.85 per hour Hours: 21 Closing Date: 04/10/21 at 12.00pm We need someone to assist the shop manager with all aspects of shop operations, to ensure that the maximum amount of profit is gift aided to Mind in Camden as the parent charity. To download an application pack, please visit https://www.mindincamden.org.uk/work-for-us, or phone 020 7911 0822 (24hrs), or email recruitment@mindincamden.org.uk You can also pick a form up from our offices – Mind in Camden, Barnes House, 9-15 Camden Road, NW1 9LQ

Camden Giving, Head of Grants Programmes

£33,000 per anum Full time Camden Giving are looking for someone who can uncover better ways of creating equality in communities by leading our grant-giving programmes, awarding £1million a year to hundreds of local community groups. Applicants should send the following to director@camdengiving.org.uk by midnight on the 29th September 2021, interviews held on 5th and 6th Oct. A copy of your CV and a cover letter explaining your relevant skills and experience for this role.

The Winch seeks Community Partnerships Coordinator

£28-£30k (0.6 FTE) Are you looking for a change of direction? Something with more purpose & rooted in community? You could be our next community partnerships coordinator! Help build our network of supporters & bring power to our purpose! Full details and how to apply: thewinch.org/careers/

Latin American House is looking for an Immigration Advisor/Solicitor.

The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist immigration legal advice and will be expected to be registered with the Office of Immigration Services Commission (OISC) or Solicitors Regulatory Authority and ideally provide advice at OISC Level 3 or equivalent. To apply and get more information: https://casalatina.org.uk/get-involved/vacancies/ Deadline for applications is Thursday 7th of October 2021.

Henna is Recruiting

Community Liaison Officer An individual, who will recruit new members and engage with both statutory and voluntary organisation to promote the services and activities run by Henna. And to oversee and update the social media channels. Salary: £20,020 pa (pro rata 14 hours per week) 12 months contract with possibility of extension, depending on funding. https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/community-liaison-officer/771301?tsId=8 Project Support Officer Looking for the right person to support the manager in providing an excellent service to women and especially to older women. This role will require you to be supportive and understanding and be able to deal with any issues that may arise confidently. Salary: £21,840 pa – 35 hours per week 12 months contract with possibility of extension, depending on funding. https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/henna-asian-women-s-group/project-support-officer/770640?tsId=8 Fundraising Officer We are seeking a Fundraising Officer to start ASAP. We are looking for a someone who is a self-starter, ambitious, enthusiastic, and has experience of raising funds from trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, and awards. Salary: £35,300 pa (pro rata 7 hours per week) 12 months contract with possibility of extension, depending on funding. https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/view/771304?tsId=8 Closing date for all posts: Monday 20th of September 2021, by 5pm.

Employability Tutor at Elfrida Rathbone Camden

Elfrida Rathbone Camden are seeking to appoint an Employability Tutor to work with young people (16 -25 years) with a learning disability at our OFSTED registered Leighton College.  The key aim of the role is to equip people with a learning disability with the skills and confidence to move towards employment.  Elfrida Rathbone Camden provides ground-breaking education programmes to just 20 students that help young disabled people to build confidence, develop employment skills, encourage independence within the local community and to release their potential. £26,912 – £28,342 per year (pro rata £18,797 – £19,796) – 4 days a week, term-time only.  Full details here.

Vaccinations for 16 and 17 year olds

People aged 16 – 17 can find a nearby walk-in clinic via the national grab a jab website. A list of North Central London walk-in clinics currently offering vaccinations to 16 and 17 year olds can also be found on the CCG website.  Or use the national booking service. In addition 12 – 16 year olds with underlying health conditions or living with a person with suppressed immune system can get the vaccine. Further details on the CCG website.

London Social Prescribing Survey

This survey is to identify the current offers of social prescribing/ identify gaps and see how current offers can be expanded across Greater London. Please spare 5 minutes to take the survey

The latest NHSE Guidance on Integrated Care System Development

NHSE has published the latest guidance.  Of particular interest to the VCS are: “Building strong integrated care systems everywhere: ICS implementation guidance on partnerships with the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector” “ICS ‘What Good Looks Like’ Framework (Digital & Data)” “Thriving Places: guidance on the development of place-based partnerships as part of statutory integrated care systems” View the summary document here with links to all the newe guidance mentioned.

Supporting People with Long-Covid in Camden

The Camden team support people with signs & symptoms lasting for longer than 12 weeks (NICE) to be diagnosed as Long-Covid. They may occur in conjunction with other conditions.  Referrals need to come from GP’s or the Post-Covid clinic at UCLH. They should be sent to, camdenreferrals.cnwl@nhs.net The Long-Covid team consists of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy with a Rehab Assistant to support and  access to psychology if required. Contact Rob Clarke on rob.clarke6@nhs.net for any information or enquiries.

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. Get support and resources from Volunteer Centre Camden The council has a  page of resources to help community organisations UCL are looking for new volunteering opportunities to promote to their students.  Visit their info for recruiters page to find out more.