Attended by 2500 visitors last year, the 3rd consecutive West London Turkish Summer Festival will take place again this year on Sunday 8 July. One of the largest Turkish cultural festivals in the UK, the festival is attended every year by a great diversity of visitors from all backgrounds and nationalities locally, from London and all over the UK. The festival brings a diversity of people and communities together while discovering Turkish culture and authentic Turkish food with various entertainment for the whole family in a relaxed, safe and friendly environment. Includes various stands, fun fair, fun outdoor activities, a football tournament, various stage performances and more. See a short video of last year’s festival here on youtube: https://youtu.be/dSr2mcjTWZU
To join this fun festival, register either via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2032991290359684/ or if you don’t have facebook you can register via Eventbrite to get your free tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/west-london-turkish-summer-fes
For any enquiries: phone 07889891568 / 07770302822 / 07961155023 or email to contact.wltv@gmail.com
Latest Funding eNews
You can read the latest Hounslow Funding eNews here 
The Future of Communities: Live Stream
Over the last 18 months IVAR has gathered views from a range of communities across the UK asking How can communities become more empowered and vibrant in the next ten years?’.
Join the live stream
Don’t worry if you can’t make it to London – you can still take part in the discussion from wherever you are in the country by joining our live stream.
So we can keep you in the loop, book on with the live stream ticket and we’ll send you the link when it starts.
What to expect
The interactive launch event will be chaired by Bob Thust, and feature a presentation from IVAR about issues communities have raised during the research, including:
- the importance of spaces, as places and opportunities for people to meet informally and overcome differences
- the idea of transience in communities that have previously seen little change
- questions about whether communities should be responsible for change, or if that responsibility lies with others
This will be followed by reflections from research participants and an open floor discussion. You’ll be able to ask questions and make comments about what’s happening through our live stream platform. This is an opportunity share your response to the research and consider what it means for the future of your community.
When
10 July 14.00 – 16.30
If you would like to join the live stream please click here or contact Lindsay Street for further information.
North West London's Health Research Register
Discover is a health research register for North West London for those who want to find out more about health research opportunities. Often people who want to contribute to health research dont know where to start or who to ask. Researchers have a similar problem they want to improve healthcare, but sometimes cant find people to participate in studies. Discover is an open register, any adult can sign up so as they live in North West London. The register is for both healthy people and those with a medical condition, and the research opportunities which people can participate in could be related to any field of health research.
For more information and to register click here
Community Buildings workshop
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
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 Offices 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.
If you know youd 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.
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 here