Qualify in Youth Mental Health First Aid. Two day course.
Dates: 5 and 6 March 2018 plus 17 and 18 April 2018
Time: 9.00 – 4.30
Venue: Hounslow Professional Development Centre, St. JohnÂ’s Road, Isleworth TW7 6RU
Public Health and HSCB are providing this course.
ItÂ’s been in the news; a national concern about the increase in mental health problems among children
and young people. Non-mental health specialists are increasingly encountering young people in need of
basic mental health support. This course enables a broad range of workers to acquire the knowledge
and skill to provide Mental Health First Aid to young people and ensure that those who need it can
access appropriate help quickly.
For more information click here
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https://hounslow.safeguardingchildrenea.co.uk/
Archives for January 2018
Careers coach available on Green Dragon Lane
Brentford Towers Residents Association are hosting a Community Bus Event in partnership with Hounslow Council. The bus will be located at Brentford Towers between Wicksteed & Fraser House on Green Dragon Lane on Thursday 1st February from 12-4.45pm.
Come along if you interested in:
- Looking for employment or advice.
- Looking for a new job or careers advice.
- Create or update your CV.
- Learn how to stay safe online.
- Meet with Adult Education and look for courses.
- Speak to a coach regarding ESOL classes.
- Parent and Children Team will available for advice and support.
- Come and surf for free
- Start up self employment business advice
- Look for voluntary work
Come and meet BTRA and find out what’s going at Brentford Towers.
Mayor of Hounslow, Cllr Sue Sampson will be in attendance.
Event is open to all and is sponsored by Tesco.
Contact the BTRA via info.btra@gmail.com, 
 /BTRAteam/, 
 @BTRAteam or btra.org.uk
Grant Available – Women's vote centenary fund 2018
The Women’s Vote Centenary Grant Scheme is a £1.5 million government fund that will support local and community groups across England in celebrating the centenary of women gaining the right to vote. There are small grants and large grants available.
- Approximately 150 Small Grants of between £300 to £2,000 for grassroots projects to run small-scale events and activities to celebrate the centenary of women gaining the vote. There will be three bidding rounds during 2018.
- Up to 30 Large Grants of between £2,000 and £125,000. These will fund projects that increase the understanding of, and engagement with, democracy, and encourage women to participate in public life.
There will be two bidding rounds during 2018. The closing date for the first round is 31st Jan 2018.
For more information click here
Hounslow Connexions Drop In Service
The Connexions Drop In centre is now located in the Civic Centre in the ‘dining area’ next to the library.
If any 16-19 (up to 25 if they have SEND) young person is NEET  and would like careers information, advice or guidance, they can book an appointment with one of the duty Careers Advisers.  Call 020 8583 5151 to make an appointment. They are open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2-5pm.
For more information click here
If you would like to discuss anything further then please contact Catherine Olson (Senior Careers Adviser)
Catherine.Olson@hounslow.gov.uk
Feltham Heritage Project – Job Opportunities
Feltham Arts are delighted to be delivering a two year Feltham Heritage project funded through the National Lottery, Heritage Lottery Fund. We are seeking to commission a theatre company, an illustrator, a web designer and a set designer.
Context
The aim of the programme is to increase engagement in heritage in the west of the Hounslow borough, by creating a package for local primary schools and provide the public with an annual Feltham History Day event. The project has been developed in partnership with both voluntary and statutory organisations.
The partners in the Feltham Heritage Project are: Feltham Arts Association (lead partner), Libraries, Feltham Local Studies, West Area Schools, and London Borough of Hounslow. The project will result in a range of innovative arts-led, heritage outputs including: A theatre piece; A series of schools’ workshops; A photographic exhibition; An illustrated map of the area with interactive elements; A physical resource pack for teachers, which will include archive material, worksheets, suggestions for activities and the illustrated map; An online resource and an annual Feltham History Day event.
A major element of the project is the creation of a historically accurate, engaging and entertaining theatre piece, which brings the heritage to life. The audiences for this piece will be diverse including school children, adults and families.
The chosen theatre company, will take a key role in researching, devising and performing this piece. The theatre company will also create and deliver a drama workshop to the schools taking part.
To find out more about the three available opportunities, go to their
website here
Still time to book for the Funders Fair: Tuesday 23 January
Hounslow Council delivers a Funders Fair each year for the VCSE sector to provide information, training and advice about sources of funding for the sector.
The next Funders Fair will be taking place on Tuesday 23 January 2018 from 9.00am – 2.00pm at the Hounslow Civic Centre.
This is a unique opportunity for people involved in the VCSE sector in Hounslow to meet some of the countryÂ’s leading funders and to learn about accessing funding for your organisation.
There will be a range of specialist stalls where local organisations will be providing information about their activities, and we will be providing lunch at the end of the event.
Once again we will have the widest range of funding specialists giving workshops on funding sources:
- Big Lottery Fund
- City Bridge Trust
- Heathrow Community Fund
- Space Hive
We ask that you please book in advance to attend the event and to attend the workshops.
PLEASE make sure that you only book ONE workshop for the individual time slots.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hounslow-funders-fair-tickets-41451989015
Transforming children and young people's mental health – 14 February 2018, 10.30am-1pm, Kentish Town
The government are consulting on the Transforming children and young people’s mental health provision green paper which outlines proposals that include a proactive role for schools in supporting children and young people and enabling a wider understanding of mental health issues.
Our health network event will:
- outline current work via the Healthy London Partnership to improve experiences of mentalhealth provision
- hear more about current work within the voluntary and community sector
- provide an opportunity to explore proposals in the Transforming children and young people’s mentalhealth provision green paper
This free event is aimed at voluntary and community organisations, particularly those working with black and minority ethnic communities.
To register go to the booking system on this link
Introduction to Charity Finance
Introduction to Charity Finance
Monday 29 January 2018, 10am – 12:30pm
About this course:
The foundation of good financial management with any charity is to keep it simple. This half-day training is a short introduction to the essentials of finance for charities. It considers key financial roles and responsibilities and how they impact your organisation. It examines important concepts like budgeting, financial controls, book keeping, and the accounting framework. We also look at how to use the Charity Commission’s guides and how to create action plans and checklists.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this training you should be able to:
- Describe why it is importance to be clear about the type of organisation you are, when considering which financial system to apply
- Explain the relevance of the accounting framework and the different types of accounts
- List three top tips for those responsible for your organisationÂ’s bank accounts
- Define financial terms applicable to charitable organisation
Who is this course suitable for?
Anyone who would like an introduction to the essentials of charity finance and a general overview of charity financial systems. It is particularly useful for those who have little or no understanding about charity finance.
Disclaimer
Please note that we will not be able to answer specific questions or give financial advice about your organisationÂ’s finances or for example, how to read your accounts balance sheets, assets etc.
This is an introductory course providing a general overview of charity finance.
To reserve a place click here
