When: Wednesday 3rd March, 2pm – 3pm

Where: Online – Google Meet (link to be sent, once registered)

Register: Email jane.ward13@field.census.gov.uk or phone 07452 942880

Workshop Description

Census takes place on 21st March 2021.  All households will receive a census letter and must complete the census.  Huge funding decisions at national and local level are made on the basis of census data. So it’s vital that everyone in our community is counted to get the services they need such as healthcare, education, transport and housing.

This workshop is designed for Ealing borough community groups, volunteers and support workers to understand the detail of what people need to do to complete the census questionnaire.

· You will see the questionnaire

· You will get details on the support that can be accessed from the national contact centre e.g. telephone completion, language and accessibility support.

· You will understand how the data is kept safe by law and that it remains anonymous meaning that no individual’s data can be shared

· Plenty of time will be made available for questions

ACTION WEST LONDON has a new project helping ex-offenders find employment, apprenticeships, or training. The project is for any UNEMPLOYED person aged 18+ years who may have committed an offence in the past -and who are not currently on licence or supervision.  The project covers all West London Boroughs (and our partners cover the rest of London ).  AWL staff will provide advice, support, guidance, training, and access to vacancies with employers .

If you know anyone who might benefit, then please get in touch with us  (in strict confidence of course).

Daniel.munden@actionwestlondon.org.uk / Faraaz.kahn@actionwestlondon.org.uk

Tel: mobiles Daniel-07927754087/ Faraaz-07585274233

Acton Gardens is committed to supporting the vibrant and thriving local community and has set aside a funding pot to support community activities throughout the lifetime of the regeneration of South Acton. Each year, £50,000 is made available for local groups to apply for, with up to £5,000 being offered per project. To date, we’ve funded over 100 projects, including sports, education, culture, music, community days, horticulture and arts.

There are four Community Chest application rounds each year (March, June, September and December). The Community Chest offers up to £5,000 per project and you will only be able to apply for up to £10,000 worth of funding for projects in any financial year.

To read the guidance notes click here Acton Gardens Community Chest Guidance for Applicants (1)

For the application form click here Acton Gardens Community Chest Application Form

Free training offered by Women and Girls Network on Understanding and Responding to Sexual Violence: Improving Professional Responses to Sexual Violence Against Women and Girls. The training is three hours long and will be delivered via Zoom. This course will use theoretical constructs from gender analysis perspectives to explore the definitions and impact on women and girls of different forms of sexual violence, from a trauma focused approach. This will involve challenging popularist attitudes towards sexual violence; the importance of an intersectional, culturally relevant response; and good practice in supporting survivors.

Learning Outcomes

? Understand different forms of sexual violence

? Understand the impact of sexual violence on women and girls

? Discuss own and society’s attitudes

? Understand how to encourage and respond to disclosures of sexual violence

Who is this training for?

These courses have been developed for front-line staff (both female and male), working directly with Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) within London organisations. Organisations include both statutory and voluntary and as wide as health, education, criminal justice and alcohol and drug recovery. Please note due to funding requirements, this half day free course is only available to practitioners who are working directly with women and girls who experience(d) or are at risk of experiencing sexual violence  in the following boroughs: Hounslow, Hillingdon, Harrow, Brent, Ealing, and Hammersmith and Fulham.

Date: Wednesday 3^rd March 2021
Time: 14:00 – 17:00
For more information and to register visit our Eventbrite page

Date: Tuesday 9^th of March 2021
Time: 10:00 – 13:00
For more information and to register visit our Eventbrite page 

Date: Wednesday 10^th of March 2021
Time: 14:00 – 17:00
For more information and to register visit our Eventbrite page

Date: Monday 22^nd of March 2021
Time: 14:00 -17:00
For more information and to register visit our Eventbrite page

Date: Tuesday 23^rd of March 2021
Time: 10:00 – 13:00
For more information and to register visit our Eventbrite page

Trainer: Dr Marianna Tortell

Join us to celebrate International WomenÂ’s Day 2021

International Women’s Day, on Monday 8 March is an annual celebration which recognises and showcases the achievements of women world over.  In recognition of this day, Hounslow Council would like to invite you to a virtual event on Wednesday 10 March 2021.

This yearÂ’s theme is #ChooseToChallenge and the event aims to help raise awareness of the impact of COVID-19 on women in the community along with exploring issues around domestic violence, particularly during the pandemic.

Cllr Katherine Dunne, Cabinet Member for Communities and Climate Emergency said: “ We are proud to support International Women’s Day, a day that brings together women from all continents, often divided by national boundaries and ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic and political differences.

“As a Council we challenge inequality and gender bias, working towards a future where every womanÂ’s voice, role, and contribution are visible and valued – so let’s all choose to challenge.

“We have a fantastic line up of speakers for the event and I would like to invite you all to join in and hear from these inspirational women.”

Topics at the event will range from the impact of COVID-19 on women in the borough to women in sport along with readings from Monuments, an anthology written by Hounslow Action for Youth. There will also be a Q&A for attendees to ask questions and engage with the panellists.

Panellists include Aldona Zywicka-Thornton, Hounslow Parent/Carer Forum, Oonah Lacey, a volunteer at food banks across the borough and Natalie Sexton, a Harlequin coach and Hounslow resident.

To register and book your place, visit Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/international-womens-day-tickets-141982540601

Media queries should be directed to Moynaa Aparajit on moynaa.aparajit@hounslow.gov.uk or 020 8583 2752. For out-of-hours enquiries or emergencies please call the duty communications manager on 07811 235 545.