Be a vital part of police custody oversight.
Join a dedicated group of volunteers in Hounslow who visit police custody suites and speak to detainees to ensure fair and equal treatment under the law.
For more information visit: http://www.london.gov.uk/icv
Archives for February 2018
ParentZone Conference
Date for your diary – Prevent and Counter Extremism Event. 13th March 2018.
As part of its ongoing commitment to educating and raising awareness of the dangers of extremism Hounslow Council CPU have commissioned Parent Zone (PZ)* to host a ‘Resilient Families Event’ aimed at practitioners.
The aim of the PZ project is to focus on young people’s ability to respond well to challenges they face online; enabling them to become smart and responsible users of digital technology. This would give young people the critical thinking skills they need to challenge what they see online; identify reliable and unreliable sources of information; and know what to do if they need help. It is designed to safeguard young people from potentially harmful information or views presented on the internet and through social networking sites and is good to use as part of safeguarding measures.
The event will be taking place on the 13th March 2018 between 0900am and 1230hrs followed by a networking lunch. This is being held at The Civic Centre, Lampton Road, Hounslow in the Blue Zone.
Who should attend? The PZ event content will be invaluable to first line staff, in particular foster care team/ foster carers, youth workers and social workers to help deliver the necessary skills and confidence to keep children safe in the digital world.
So what is Digital Resilience? Digital resilience – offers tangible support on line to young people, to cope with setbacks, and gain back their sense of worth, when they experience something difficult and challenging while online. We suggest that ‘a resilient child is able to navigate successfully the online world’s potential risks, they have developed their own sense of right and wrong, and have the skills to make positive decisions about their life online.’ Young people need to be able to respond positively and deal with risks they encounter online.
This is a by invitation only event and places are limited. Therefore places will be allocated on a first responder basis. Therefore if you would like to attend please could you register via Eventbrite.
If you have any further questions please feel free to call me on 0208 583 2573 or email me on karmjit.rekhi@hounslow.gov.uk
ParentZone Website – www.parentzone.org.uk
Eventbrite link – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parentzone-conference-tickets-42988828744
Reyooz – Free Unwanted Office Equipment
Rey
ooz offers unwanted office equipment in good condition. You just have to pay for delivery. Items include printers, computers, fixtures and fittings, desks, chairs and cabinets. For more information click here https://www.reyooz.com/
Volunteers needed as BarnardoÂ’s opens biggest London store in Hounslow
Community-minded Hounslow residents are urged to step forward to help staff a new BarnardoÂ’s store that is the childrenÂ’s charityÂ’s largest in L
ondon.
Eager shoppers queued to browse the extensive racks of quality fashion, jewellery, accessories, gifts, childrenÂ’s clothes, toys, DVDs and bric-a-brac after the 3,000 square foot shop was opened by the Mayor of Hounslow, Cllr Sue Sampson, at the Blenheim Centre on Thursday, February 22.
It is the biggest of the 37 BarnardoÂ’s shops in London and the third to launch in the borough alongside smaller branches in Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick, and Staines Road, Bedfont. All profits raised there will help to support the charityÂ’s work with vulnerable children, young people and families throughout the UK.
Volunteers of all ages are needed and people can choose to give as much time as they can spare, from as little as two hours each week. BarnardoÂ’s retail volunteers have the opportunity to learn customer service skills, operate the till, manage stock and create stylish window displays. Many of those who give their time enjoy how the role enables them to meet new people, build confidence and develop team-working and problem-solving abilities.
Cllr Sue Sampson, the Mayor of Hounslow, said: “I’m pleased to declare the new Barnardo’s store open. It looks fantastic and everything that’s on sale could be brand new. I’m impressed that the store is able to claim Gift Aid from the Government on donations and I’d encourage people to think about volunteering, as it’s a really worthwhile cause.”
Barnardo’s Area Business Manager Sian Jones said: “We’re really proud of our huge new store in the heart of Hounslow and we hope shoppers will come and visit us at the Blenheim Centre to have a look at all the fantastic clothes and goods we have on offer.
“Volunteers are a vital part of our operation so if you’re interested in finding out what volunteering might have to offer you, please drop into the store and have a chat with the team. The work you can do in store can be really rewarding in itself, and it has a real impact on the lives of the most vulnerable children, young people and families in the UK.”
The new storeÂ’s address is Unit 3, the Blenheim Centre, Prince Regent Road, Hounslow, TW3 1NL. It is open 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sundays.
Mayor announces a brand new £45million fund to help young Londoners
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced that he is creating a brand new £45million fund to help young Londoners – particularly those who are at risk of getting caught up in crime. It should be the Government’s job to fund services and activities for young people in London, but it has abdicated its responsibilities. That’s why the Mayor has listened to Londoners’ concerns and is stepping up to provide funding that local communities and charities desperately need and to help young people fulfil their potential.
Sadiq’s new Young Londoners Fund will see £15m invested in each of the next three years, beginning from April.
Of the total new funding:
- £10million a year will make up a new fund into which local communities, charities and schools will be able to bid for funds
- £5million a year will be invested to scale up existing projects funded from City Hall that are already supporting young Londoners
In London, Government cuts over the last eight years have hit young people hard. As a result, councils have been left with no choice but to slash more than £22m from youth services since 2011, closing 30 youth centres, with at least 12,700 places for young people lost.
For more information click here
Fundraising and small grants workshop
Description
London Sport ClubWorks in partnership with Hounslow Council have organised StreetGames’ Fundraising & Small Grants workshop to help you choose different funds and complete funding applications. To be held on Monday 9 April from 6.30 to 9.30pm at Chiswick Town Hall, Hounslow.
Cost: £5 deposit, refunded within 7 days of successful attendance at the course.
Workshop description:
The core focus of the workshop is on securing ‘small grants’ – those of £10,000 and under. Participants explore the differences between a grant, commission and commercial contracts, the differences between compiling small and large grants, and how to choose and write small grant applications. They also receive guidance on the current fundraising landscape and top tips on how to develop funding applications.
To register click here
Exhibition Launch: "Our Stories, Our Health"
NHS Hounslow Clinical Commissioning Group and Spark the Difference invites you to explore their exhibition: Our Stories, Our Health launch on 12 March 2018.
We know that there are members of Hounslow’s community who are less likely to approach local authorities and/or statutory services for advice and support for living and being well, particularly members of ‘emerging communities’, ‘hard to reach communities’ and ‘seldom heard groups’.
Hounslow Clinical Commissioning Group and Social Enterprise Spark the Difference have been working together to better understand the experiences and perspectives of people within HounslowÂ’s emerging communities.
We have gathered the views from Somali, Nepalese, Afghan, Polish and Romanian people and our exhibition highlights the challenges people face in looking after their health and accessing the right health services.
The exhibition Our Stories, Our Health reveals positive and inspiring insights into how communities are improving their wellbeing and are receiving helpful support.
We hope to generate awareness in the community and open up conversations amongst our Health and social care partners. This provides an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the communities we serve and how we can empower people to lead healthier, happier lives.  More information about the Emerging Communities Programme and how to get involved can be found here
We are pleased to invite you to the exhibition launch event, after which it will be exhibited until Friday 23rd March at Hounslow Civic Centre, Hounslow Centre for Health and Feltham Centre for Health.
Our Stories, Our Health Launch Event Â
- Monday 12th March, 4pm – 5.30pm
- Hounslow Civic Centre, Ground Floor Library Cafe, Lampton Road, TW3 4DN
Please email sophie.bird3@nhs.net to confirm your attendance and notify us if you have any dietary or additional access requirements .
Survey of the Community & Voluntary Sector in Hounslow
Hounslow Council would like to invite you to take part in our latest survey of the community and voluntary organisations in the borough
This is the fifth annual survey of the sector and is open to all charities, social enterprises, faith and community groups in Hounslow.
The aim of the survey is to obtain information and feedback from HounslowÂ’s VCSE organisations so that the council can:
- Find out how voluntary organisations like yours are managing to deliver services
- Assess the state of the sector as a whole
- Learn about the problems that you are facing
- Work more closely with you to address any issues that you have raised.
The survey can be found at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PGD85JF
The survey is now live until Wednesday 28th March 2018
Everyone that completes the survey will be entered into a Prize Draw with the chance to win £50.
