Are you interested in setting up a community group, or are already managing a group and need some help and support to make it more efficient?
The councilÂ’s Community Partnerships Unit have put together a very useful Community Tool Kit which community groups can use to improve the way their organisation is managed and which will help them in the day-to-day running of their group.
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The Community Toolkit will be formally launched on Wednesday 19 July 2017, from 10.00am – 12.30pm at Montague Hall, Montague Road, Hounslow, TW3 1LD.
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At this FREE event you can learn how to use the new Community Tool Kit and get top tips about running meetings, planning an event, applying for funding and other vital information that will help you to make your organisation more effective.
There will also be some free workshops where you can learn new skills  and we will be providing free refreshments.
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For more information please contact: Michelle Hutchinson, 020 8583 2454; michelle.hutchinson@hounslow.gov.uk
The new Community Tool Kit can be found on the Hounslow council website
Archives for June 2017
Heat Health Watch
Level 3 – Heatwave Action
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/heat-health/#?tab=hotWeatherAlert
There is a 90 % probability of heatwave conditions between 0900 on Tuesday and 0900 on
Thursday in parts of England. An update will be issued when the alert level changes in any region. Alerts are issued once a day by 0900 if required and are not subject to amendment in between standard issue times. Note that the details of the forecast weather are valid at the time of issue but may change over the period that an alert remains in force. These details will not be updated here unless the alert level also changes, the latest
forecast details can be obtained at the following link:
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/#?tab=map
Talking about mental health
Free one day workshops to demystify mental health and help you make a real difference to people with mental health needs.
Hounslow dates:Â 20 Sep 2017, 11 Oct 2017
Places fill up quickly, so please book your place ASAP. For bookings and queries please email contact@lloydparkhouse.com
Community Infrastructure Levy Fund Launch Event
The Community Infrastructure Levy (“CIL”) will provide hundreds of local charities, voluntary and community groups and residents with the resources they need to make a positive difference in their local area for local community projects like skills and training; transport, public spaces, art and leisure; and improvements to educational, health, community, leisure, cultural and faith facilities.
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Councillor Theo Dennison, London Borough of HounslowÂ’s Cabinet Member for Finance & Citizen Engagement invites you to the CIL launch event to learn how you can bid for a big new pot of cash to support projects recommended by local residents and community organisations.
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·        6pm Thursday, 13 July at the Holiday Inn, Brentford
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Councillor Dennison, explains:
“We are really impressed by the tremendous work done by the voluntary and community sector and the fantastic results they achieve, so we are determined to do more to help support their wonderful efforts by ensuring people get a chance to direct where money is spent to improve and benefit their area.
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The event will start at 6 pm on Thursday, 13 July 2017 at the Holiday Inn, Commerce Road, Brentford TW8 8GA, where information and advice will be available on how community organisations can bid for a share of the money.
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For further information, please contact the councilÂ’s Infrastructure Team at CIL_S106@hounslow.gov.uk
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NHS Changes to Prescriptions
Demand for healthcare is constantly rising. As the population gets older, chronic and complex health conditions become more common. Unfortunately NHSÂ budgets are not increasing at the same rate.
The NHS need to save nearly £135 million, around 5% of their annual expenditure, in the financial year 2017/18 to balance their budget. They have identified proposals where they can save money and need your input as patients and residents.
To learn more and comment on the proposals click here
Funder workshop – Lloyds Bank Foundation For England and Wales– INVEST and ENABLE Programmes
| Funder workshop – Lloyds Bank Foundation For England and Wales– INVEST and ENABLE Programmes (Ealing and Hounslow groups only) 25 July Workshop: 10.00 -11.30, Lido Centre, 63 Mattock Lane, Ealing, W13 9LA One to OneÂ’s: 11.30 – 13:30 (can only be booked on the day by attending the workshop) The next INVEST Programme funding round opens on 29 August and closes on 22 September Sara Cooney of Lloyds Bank Foundation will be hosting a workshop for registered charities who would like to make an application to the INVEST or ENABLE programmes. Organisations applying for funding must be registered with the Charity Commission, have an annual income of between £25,000 and £1m and be working with people experiencing multiple disadvantage at a critical transition period in their life. This is a fantastic opportunity to get a head start on putting together an application proposal before the next INVEST programme opens. The time frame for submitting applications is quite short. INVEST – The INVEST programme provides grants from £10,000 up to maximum of £25,000 per year for two or three years, with the opportunity for continuation funding for a further period – up to six years in total. INVEST grants fund project delivery and core organisational costs, meaning those related to the day to day running of your charity and providing your services. Full details of the INVEST Programme and eligibility criteria can be found here ENABLE – The ENABLE Programme provides grants of up to £15,000 for work to strengthen and develop your charity. Full details of the ENABLE programme can be found here ENABLE can be applied for year round. People wishing to book one to one appointments will be given slots of 15mins each. You will need to have a clear outline of your proposal and/or idea. To discuss any projects and/or ideas before the workshop or for more information, please contact Mustafa Arrale. Mustafa@ealingcvs.org.uk or 020 3096 4250, Mon – Wed only. Only ONE person per organisation can register for this workshop Register for the event here |
Job vacancy: Fundraising and Marketing Coordinator
Up to 21 hours per week, term time only would be considered for this role.
Salary level NJC 26- 28 with OLW £15,745-16,728 for 21 hours
 (£26,242 to £27,881 full time equivalent)
plus contributory pension
Home-Start provides vital support to families with children under the age of 5 years. Set up in 1995 to support families in Richmond, over the last year we have expanded to work across Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow. Last year we helped make a difference to the lives of over 400 families and 700 children.
We have a reputation for providing high quality and responsive services for families with young children. Our professionally trained and supported volunteers provide weekly peer-to-peer support to families at home who are struggling as a result of issues such as mental health, disability, isolation and poverty.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Fundraising and Marketing Coordinator to join our hardworking friendly team based in East Sheen.
Do you have fundraising experience? Excellent communication skills with experience in writing for different media channels? Could you help us build on our track record of raising awareness of our vital work and helping generate income across a range of fundraising activities?
ItÂ’s a great time to join us to contribute to developing our work.
For further details and an application pack please email info@homestart-richmond.org.uk or telephone 020 8487 8500.
If you would to discuss the role please call Karen McLean, Director.
Closing date: 10 am Monday 10th July 2017Â Â Â Â Â Interviews 18th or 19thJuly 2017
Health Fair
Find out more about NHS community services in Hounslow at their Annual
General Meeting and Health Fair.
They will also be hosting a talk on local sustainability and transformation plans
(STP) for Hounslow and NW London -and would like to hear your views.
Montague Hall,
30 Montague Road,
Hounslow TW3 1LD
Date: 5 July 2017
10-11am: Health Fair/market stall
11am-12pm: Annual
General Meeting
All welcome! To register your place, email communications@hrch.nhs.uk or tel 020 8973 3139.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
To find out more, visit
www.hrch.nhs.uk/agm-2017
