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Hounslow Local Youth Network Event

There will be a Hounslow Local Youth Network Event on 21st March 10:30-12:30pm at St Johns Centre, 80 St John’s Rd, Isleworth.
The event will be an opportunity to network with VCS groups working with young people in the borough. There will also be stalls from a variety of organisations including Brentford FC Community Sports Trust, Hounslow West Model City, the Challenge, Jack Petchey Foundation and Hounslow Council Community Partnerships Unit.  
The Hounslow Youth Local Network aims to provide support to youth organisations and projects through:

  • Capacity and skill building, fundraising advice, group development, networking and one-on-one sessions.
  • Be a vehicle to attract substantial external funding to expand the long term sustainability of the youth sector in Hounslow.

The Agenda

10.00am Registration
10.30am Welcome & Introduction by Debbie Brenner, Chair of HCN
10.45am Claire Bridge, London Borough of Hounslow
11:10am Harriette Tillott, Jack Petchey Foundation
11.30am Peter Shears, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
11.45am Sam Sawhney, Hounslow West Model City
12.00pm Lunch and networking
There will also be stalls by the following organisations:

Hounslow Community Network

Hounslow Community Network is the representative body for the voluntary sector in Hounslow and aims to give groups a greater voice in local decision making. It now has over 360 member organisations.

Hounslow Voluntary Sector Support Service (HVSSS)

HVSSS offers support to community and voluntary sector groups in Hounslow. Support services include advice on group development, funding advice, policies and training.

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust

Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, employability, sports participation, health and community engagement.

Hounslow West Model City

Model city is a ‘place-based approach’ bringing together different organisations from across Hounslow West to form coalitions who will use the power of sport to drive change in their communities. It is a partnership between Laureus, Nike and the Mayor of London.

The Challenge

The Challenge runs programmes for young people to gain confidence and skills in order to create a more integrated society.

Jack Petchey Foundation

The Jack Petchey Foundation was set up by Sir Jack Petchey to inspire and motivate young people across London and Essex to do their best and reach their full potential.

Hounslow Council Community Partnerships Unit

The Community Partnerships Unit (CPU) is the team in Hounslow Council that supports the borough’s Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector.

For more information contact Iain Elliott on YLNH@ealingcvs.org.uk

To register for the event please click here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/youth-local-network-event-tickets-57532526335

Partners for Health – a new grant programme for 2019

London Catalyst, the Hospital Saturday Fund and the Sir Halley Stewart Trust have come together to launch the 2019 ‘Partners for Health’ grant programme. Registered charities in London can apply for:
·         grants of up to £10,000
·         for projects that will create positive outcomes for people facing significant barriers to health and wellbeing
·         a new approach, or a thoughtful development of a service
·         where the charity will be working in partnership with a health expert or health provider.
More information: www.londoncatalyst.org.uk/grants
How to apply
 Go to our website and complete the online application form: www.londoncatalyst.org.uk/grants   
‘Partners for Health’ is only open to registered charities. If an organisation is not a registered charity, they may be eligible for a general London Catalyst Project Grant instead; check the criteria and find out more here. 
 The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Thursday 23rd May 2019 

West London Turkish Summer Festival 7 July 2019

West London Turkish Festival, a charity event, will take place on Sunday 7 July 2019 at the Springwest Academy outdoors grounds in Feltham in West London. The festival brings every year a diversity of people together who learn about Turkish culture and taste delicious foods while enjoying the various entertainment and activities on offer for the whole family, for all people and for all ages. Organized this year for the 4th consecutive year, this 1-day festival is attended by thousands of visitors from all over London, the UK and Europe. 
 What’s on offer?

  •  Delicious Turkish and other foods
  •  Stage performances, music and other entertainment
  •  16 team football tournament
  •  Funfair
  •  Stands
  •  And more…

 Here is a short video from the festival of last year to give you an idea: 
https://www.facebook.com/369925426760198/posts/666227103796694?sfns=xmo
To join this fun festival, register either via
https://www.facebook.com/events/1982548218719157/?ti=icl 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/west-london-turkish-festival-tickets-56995275403 
For more info, sponsorship, stand hire, other enquiries, if you want to perform, exhibit, contribute or volunteer at this charity event, please contact 07748173468, 07889891568 or 07961155023. Alternatively, send an email to contact.wltv@gmail.com 
 
 

Bridging the Access Gap in Hounslow and Richmond

A new initiative to encourage more third sector staff and volunteers to take up sign language as an extra language and skill is now available in Hounslow and Richmond. Signs4Life are showcasing this local initiative to help staff and volunteers, in their work, with vulnerable service users, colleagues, and members of the public, who may have hearing impairments.
“You never know when you will come into contact with a client, a colleague or member of the public who is autistic, deaf or visually impaired. There are over 9 million deaf and hard of hearing people registered in the UK,” explains Ms Sara Phillips, Signs4Life tutor.
If you would like further information about our events in Hounslow and Richmond, please get in touch with Sara on 07964 019 764 or you can email us info@signs4life.org
 

London Sport – resources for VCSE groups

Open Sessions is a free online tool that London Sport have created specifically to help grassroots clubs work better. It is completely free to use Open Sessions, all you need to do is register and you will then have access to free marketing and be able to process session payments through their secure online payment system. In return, your sessions will be available online to thousands of people via a range of activity finders, like Get Active London.
Information includes:
–       Open Sessions
–       Club Matters
–       Links to Partner Organisations who provide capacity building support
–       Safeguarding
For more information click here https://londonsport.org/clubs-and-deliverers-of-sport/ 
London Sport funding tool – https://funding.londonsport.org/
 
 

Have your say on the role VCSE groups can play in prevention and early intervention

The Council’s Health and Adult Care Scrutiny Panel has established a Task and Finish Group to consider the role that the community and voluntary sector plays in delivering prevention and early intervention services across the borough.   They are inviting VCSE groups to discuss this at a workshop on Friday 15 February, 9.30am to 11.30am, led by Councillors Richard Eason, Kamaljit Kaur, Melvin Collins and Patrick Barr
To book your place click here

Our Space Award 2019


APPLICATIONS OPEN TODAY for the next round of the Our Space Award, 2019
Is your local space in need of some TLC? Apply for an Our Space Award grant and receive up to £5,000 to green your local park, school grounds, woodland or other community space.
You can find more information, including the application form, guidance notes and how to apply here: https://www.groundwork.org.uk/Sites/london/pages/our-space-award
 
Please note the deadline to apply is 5pm, 25th March 2019
Good luck with your application!
Groundwork London