SEGRO Community Fund 2019 Short Guidelines
In 2019, the SEGRO Community Fund will award grants to projects falling under the theme of employability and, for young people, also youth social action.
This year the Fund has match funding from the #iwill fund to deliver projects focusing on youth social action. Therefore, this year there are slightly different criteria depending on the age group of beneficiaries.
Projects working with young people* can apply for between £5,000 – £10,000 and must:
· Have clear links to increasing the employability skills and prospects of the young people who are taking part in the projects.
· They must also be delivering youth social action focused projects. This can include campaigning, fundraising and/or volunteering opportunities for young people age 10 to 20 years old, or up to 25 for disabled people.
* aged 10-20 and up to 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Projects working with adults can apply for up to £5,000 and must:
· Focus on increasing the employability skills and prospects of participants.
£60,000 is available to fund projects working with young people. £30,000 of this will be donated by SEGRO and the other £30,000 will be matched by the #iwill fund. £30,000 will also be donated by SEGRO for projects working with adults.
All projects must be delivered within one of the following boroughs:
· Barking & Dagenham
· Brent
· Ealing
· Enfield
· Havering
· Hillingdon
· Hounslow
· Newham
To find out more, please read through the SEGRO Community Fund 2019 guidelines which can be found on the London Community FoundationÂ’s website, www.londoncf.org.uk/grants/segro-community-fund.
To make applying as simple as possible, there are two separate application forms. Please make sure you read through the relevant guidelines thoroughly before making an application.
The fund will open for applications on Monday 13th May and will close on Monday 1st July 2019.
Archives for May 2019
Job Vacancy: Finance and Administration Officer
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Finance and Administration Officer
Salary:                        £26,706 OLW allowance (Pro rata)
Hours:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 15 hours per week
Line Managed by: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Ealing CVS Chief Executive
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Duties
- Receiving and recording supplier invoices, checking for accuracy and processing them within the accountancy system
- To be responsible for the control of petty cash, ensure that all receipts are signed and authorised and reconciled on a monthly basis
- Verifying, checking expenses claim forms and processing within the designated timescale.
- To raise and record invoices and process within the accountancy system
- To monitor and record the Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure the accountancy system is accurate and updated.
- To assist with payments and bank reconciliation tasks.
- To monitor and update excel financial spreadsheets
- To assist the Chief Executive with the payroll function
- To liaise with the designated accountant to ensure that all paperwork is delivered and collected as required.
- To establish and maintain a systematic financial filing system which is GDPR compliant.
- To assist the Chief Executive with any other financial duties as required.
 Administration Duties
- To assist the Chief Executive in the preparation of HR paperwork and ensure that employee files are accurate and secure.
- To assist the Chief Executive with updating and reviewing staff policies and procedures.
- To prepare, collate and monitor staff timesheets and ensure that they are submitted within the designated timescale.
- To manage the office stationery provision, maintain stocks and orders and maintain the assets register to ensure that all new equipment is listed if relevant.
- To assist the Chief Executive and Senior Management with any other administration duties as required.
 Other Duties
- To work with colleagues to review and routinely maintain records on the ECVS Salesforce database (with training if needed)
- To work with colleagues to review and routinely maintain the charity website.
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure Equal Opportunities and all other Ealing CVS organisational policies and procedures are actively implemented and adhered to in all areas of work
- To maintain confidentiality at all times and comply with General Data Protection Regulations and guidelines
- To ensure all volunteers working with you are given appropriate induction
- To take part as needed and contribute in wider ECVS team meetings and activities.
MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT
·      The post holder will be line managed by the Chief Executive. The post holder will participate in regular supervisions with their Line Manager
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The post holder will be employed for 15 hours per week. The post is offered at a salary of £tba pro-rata
Full time employees are entitled to take 28 days paid leave [5.6 weeks] annually inclusive of 3 of the public holidays. You will be entitled to take any additional public holidays with full pay.
An employee who works part time is entitled to pro-rata paid leave for public holidays.
Provisions relating to public holidays for staff are contained within the Leave, TOIL and Flexible
Working Policy. The Annual Leave year runs from 1st April to 31st March for all employees.
A flexible hoursÂ’ scheme will operate (subject to the demands of the service) and the post holder will be expected to attend occasional evening and weekend meetings. Time off in lieu will be offered for any additional hours worked.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
Experience of bookkeeping, finance and basic accountancy practices.
- Excellent IT skills including using databases and Microsoft Office packages Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Good administration and organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective oral and written English skills
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience of scheduling meetings and taking minutes if required.
- Experience of maintaining a filing system, both online and paper versions.
- Excellent and professional telephone manner.
- Ability to manage workloads and competing demands and have a flexible approach to prioritising and executing duties
DESIRABLE
- Experience of working with the voluntary and community sector
- Experience of working with the statutory sector; local authority and NHS
- Self-motivated, proactive and innovative approach
- Willingness to engage in training and development opportunities
- To enjoy working as part of a small team and at ease in communicating with colleagues and third parties via email.
The deadline for applications is 16 June. Please send completed application forms to Barbara Tilley email Barbara@ealingcvs.org.uk
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Save the date- 2019 Volunteers'Fair!
This year’s VolunteersÂ’ Fair is about recognising the unique contribution that volunteers make to their community. A chance to say thank you to those who already volunteer and help others begin their volunteering journey.
Date:Â Friday 7th June
Time: 12 pm – 3 pm
Location:Â Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow, TW3 3EB
This year’s VolunteersÂ’ Fair is all about recognising the unique contribution that volunteers make to their community. To say thank you to those of you who already volunteer and help others begin their volunteering journey, weÂ’re throwing a free fair on Friday 7 June 2019.
The Fair will be attended by organisations and community groups from the entire London Borough of Hounslow, including Hounslow, Feltham, Heston, Hanworth, Cranworth, Bedfont, Isleworth and Brentford. This provides the opportunity for volunteers and organisations to meet each other and see how they can work together to take care of their Borough community.
If you would like a stall at the fair, please register above to book one.
If you would like to nominate a volunteer to receive a certificate, please contact us.
Book your place:Â Â https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-a-stall-hounslow-volunteers-fair-2019-tickets-60189177450?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Greener City Fund Community Tree Planting Grants
Applications are open for round three of the Community Tree Planting Grants. Grants of between £5,000 – £50,000 are available.
Do you want to plant more trees in your local park or a community orchard on your estate? Do you want to create a new woodland in your borough?
WeÂ’re looking for projects across the capital that will plant trees and give Londoners the chance to get involved! These grants will support local communities to plant more trees in London. They will help maintain and increase London’s tree canopy cover and bring about a range of benefits. We are keen to support tree planting in areas where there is currently little tree cover or where trees can help address issues like air pollution.
Applications close at 5pm on Monday 24th June.
For more information please visit the GLA’s website: Greener City Fund Community Tree Planting GrantsÂ
If you would like to discuss ideas for applications, please email greenercity@london.gov.uk
Help us to improve the quality of life for our local community Role: Heathrow Community Trust – Independent Trustee
We are looking for an enthusiastic person with an interest in the future of the communities surrounding Heathrow Airport to take on the important role of Trustee to the Heathrow Community Trust, HeathrowÂ’s Independent Grant-making charity.
The Trustee role is a voluntary position, although all travel costs will be covered.
We are particularly looking for Trustees who can help us to ensure that our Board is as diverse as the local communities that we serve.
Suitable for individuals who have a good understanding of their local community and voluntary sector, who are looking to experience grant-funding, gain Board-level experience or expand their understanding of governance and strategy.
Able to attend four daytime meetings (2-3 hours each) per year at Compass Centre, Heathrow Airport. Additional opportunities to visit funded projects and organizations if interested. Trustees are appointed for a three-year term of office with the option to renew for a further 3 years.
For information on how to apply contact communitiestrust@heathrow.com
Trustee Vacancy: That's a Wrap
That’s A Wrap is a newly established grassroots charity (Nov 2018) based in Hounslow. We’d like to bring residents together in support of a variety of local causes over time through community collections, and hands-on wrapping and packing activities, but it all starts here! We’re embarking on a journey to improve the community of Hounslow through empowering and bringing together local residents for intercultural and charitable causes. Help us by joining our amazing team!
Location: London Borough of Hounslow
Time Commitment: Up to 4 board meetings a year, in addition to annual event attendance
Responsibilities Include:
• Ensuring that the charity is carrying out the purpose for which it is set up;
• Ensuring that the charity complies with the governing document and the law;
• Attending trustee meetings and proactively furthering the goals of the organisation;
• Along with the rest of the board, undertaking local networking as required;
• Contributing to ongoing learning of the organisation;
• Contribute to the organisation’s functions (e.g. Marketing, Legal, Fundraising etc); and
• Contributing to strategic planning, achieving targets and goals and helping to monitor performance.
The above list of duties is indicative only and not exhaustive. The trustee will be expected to perform all such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role.
What type of person are we looking for?
ThatÂ’s A Wrap is currently seeking to recruit three new trustees to add strength and depth to our board and support the work of this passionate charity as we look ahead to the future! It is an exciting time to join us as we are at the very start of our transition into becoming a registered charity. Individuals from all backgrounds welcome!
This role is for anyone interested in shaping the future of an ambitious charity that primarily wants to help those less fortunate in the local area by bringing the community together. We are looking for like-minded people interested in finding creative ways of bringing the community of Hounslow together to help others. If this sounds like you and something you would be able to dedicate your time to, then please apply.
We would love to hear your story and what makes you, you!
Individuals with a local connection would be ideal, and people with diverse backgrounds, skills and experiences who have integrity, strategic vision, good independent judgement and a willingness to speak their mind.
Application Process:
To register your interest, please email your CV and a short supporting statement explaining why you wish to become a trustee to info@thatsawrap.org.uk.
Small Grants Programme
The Small Grants Programme provides grants of up to £500 to support local community events or activity across the borough. This includes street parties, local events or activities for residents that help prevent social isolation or allow neighbours to get to know one another better. Only one grant can be allocated to any organisation or group of residents in any financial year.
There are three funding rounds in 2019 -20. Decisions on funding are made by the Cabinet Member responsible for communities in consultation with members of the Community Investment Advisory Panel and will normally be made within six weeks of the closing dates.
- Round 2 will close on Monday 30 September (12 noon). Final decisions will be made on 5 November 2019.
- Round 3 will close on Monday 10 January 2020 (12 noon). Final desisions will be made on 6 February 2020.
For more information click here
Youth Worker (Maternity Cover)
