Rocket Science is currently working with the London Borough of Hounslow to undertake a holistic review of the Voluntary and Community Sector within the borough. We are seeking to speak to as many stakeholders as possible to ensure we understand your needs and your views on the existing and potential future relationship between the Council and VCSE sector.
A Community Assets Focus Group will be held at the Civic Centre in Hounslow on Thursday 21 June, 2pm to 3.30pm (Committee Room 2). Please come along to help us build a better picture of the current use of community buildings across the borough, and any gaps or unmet needs.
To register for the event click here
Archives for June 2018
Places of Worship Security – open for applications
As part of the 2016 Hate Crime Action Plan, the Government launched the Places of Worship Protective Security Funding Scheme, committing £2.4million over three years. So far, 89 places of worship have received grants to install measures such as protective alarms, security lighting and CCTV cameras to deter attackers. There is a separate scheme administered by the Community Security Trust for synagogues.
The fund is open from 8 June and will close on 10 August 2018.
Further details of the funding scheme and how to apply can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/places-of-worship-security-funding-scheme
If you have any questions regarding the Places of Worship Scheme please contact the Home OfficeÂ’s Hate Crime Team on securityfundingCED@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
Safeguarding Support for the voluntary and community sector: NSPCC London Road Show
The NSPCC has recently launched a new range of free resources to support voluntary and community sector organisations with their safeguarding arrangements. In addition, we provide affordable, bespoke training and consultancy that is tailored specifically to smaller groups and projects within the sector. For more information, visit www.nspcc.org.uk/vcs
We are hosting a free, informal, drop-in event run by the NSPCC at The Guildhall (North Wing) Room 2 on Wednesday 11th July 2018. Here, over a drink and a bite to eat, you can find out more about what is on offer, pick up copies of the resources, and chat to members of NSPCC staff about any aspect of the service that is of interest to you. Stay for as long as you like, or simply pop in for 20 minutes. Â
If you know youÂ’d like to come, book your place by completing the Eventbrite form via
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safeguarding-support-for-the-voluntary-and-community-sector-tickets-45974658441.
Funding and Group Development Officer (Ealing)
Ealing CVS is recruiting a Funding and Group Development Officer.Â
Ealing Community and Voluntary Service (ECVS) is a registered local charity and has been supporting voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups in Ealing for over 30 years.
This post is offered at 35 hours per week. The starting salary is £30,741. The post is within the ECVS salary band points 29-32 and subject to performance, an annual salary increment will be paid.
For 3 days per week the Officer will support Ealing groups with advice on funding bids and group development. For 2 days per week the Officer will work on joint Council/voluntary sector external funding bids.
The Officer will also coordinate funder workshops in Ealing with a range of national funders
ECVS has a good track record on external fundraising and of major successful joint bids with the Council
If you have the following experience:
·         Experience of providing group development and funding advice to voluntary and community organisations
·         Experience of writing or supporting successful  funding bids
·         Experience of working with diverse communities
·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills
·         Good interpersonal and relationship building skills
Then this could be the job for you.
Closing date for applications: 10th July 2018. Interviews are likely to be held week commencing 16th July 2018.
For more information click hereÂ
COMIC RELIEF: TACKLING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS
Up to 40 grants of between £60,000 and £120,000 for one to three years are available to support organisations that are working to end violence and abuse experienced by women and girls across the UK.
Funding will focus on projects meeting the needs of women who are at risk or experiencing violence and who have multiple and complex needs, such as poor mental health, substance misuse, those who are homeless, or from less well-served communities or groups such as BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee) and LBTI (Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex) communities, or women who are older and/or disabled.
The deadline is 12 noon on Monday, 2 July 2018.
https://www.comicrelief.com/apply-for-grants/open-grants-initiatives/safe-secure-settled
Birth and Beyond Community Support
NCT Birth and Beyond community support is a local peer support project that works with pregnant women and mothers with children under two living in the Feltham and Hounslow area to provide emotional support and practical help accessing local services. NCT recruits and trains local mothers to become volunteer peer supporters giving them a free 20 hour OCN accredited course. Once qualified peer supporters are matched with women who are referred to NCT via local services such as midwifery, health visiting and childrenÂ’s centres. The aim is for peers to develop a long-term trusting relationship with the mothers in order to impact positively upon their health and wellbeing, reduce their risk of social isolation and improve their experience of being a parent which will also improve the long term outcomes for children. This project has also launched in Peterborough, South Yorkshire, Birmingham and Lincolnshire and is funded by NESTA until March 2019.
The project is currently recruiting for volunteers to train from September at a local childrenÂ’s centre. Â The project is also happy to take referrals for women requiring support.
For any further information please contact Rebecca at BirthandBeyondFeltham@nct.org.uk
Free CPD workshops for community group leaders at Kew Gardens
FREE Continuous Professional development (CPD) training for community group leaders at Kew
Free series of practical CPD workshops for community group leaders at Kew. Meet the community team, participate in engaging activities and receive free resources to help you explore Kew with your group.
- 28 June 3-5.30 pm Adults who have experienced mental health problems
- 12 July 3-5.30 pm Adults and young people who have experienced homelessness
- 6 September 3-5.30 pm Carers working with adults and young people
- 18 October 3-5.30 pm Young people who have experienced mental health problems
Free, booking is essential as places are limited. Please contact community@kew.org
FREE Community group workshops
These sessions are developed for community group leaders that have attended or booked a CPD session. Community group leaders will have the opportunity to apply skills learnt during the CPD, and participate in a community workshop with their participants.
- 19 July 11am-12.30pm Adults with learning disabilities
- 31 July 11am-12.30pm Adults who have experienced mental health problems
- 8 August 11am-12.30pm Adults and young people who have experienced homelessness
- 23 August 11am-12.30pm Carers working with adults and young people
- 30 August 11am-12.30pm Young people who have experienced mental health problems
Free, booking is essential as places are limited.
Please contact community@kew.org
Indian Gymkhana Summer Function
Indian Gymkhana will be holding their annual Summer Function on 10th July 10am-3pm.
They are inviting Hounslow VCS organisations to attend, to share information with the Gymkhana members via talks, demonstrations and stalls.
For more i
nformation contact Smita Patel smita.nrpatel@gmail.com
