Age UK Trustees
Age UK are looking for Trustees to join our established Board of Trustees in providing leadership, support and direction to the organisation. We are particularly looking for people with Financial, Social or Health Care knowledge although this is not essential.
Trustees meet eight times per year either virtually or in person. The meetings last approximately 1.5 hours and are performed in line with a detailed Agenda. This is a volunteer role.
If you think you can help support the work we do please contact Beverley Fyfe, CEO Age UK Hounslow Beverley.fyfe@ageukhounslow.org.uk or Tel 0208 560 6969 for more information.
Join Local Celebrities and #CheerForChildren – Week 8th-15th June
Local charity Home-Start launches a campaign next month that acknowledges just how challenging the pandemic has been for so many families and children. Supported by local Hollywood celebrity Wade Eastwood, they are encouraging everyone to pick up their smartphone, record a cheer and post it on their social media or WhatsApp, nominating at least 3 friends to do the same. At the same time, theyre asking people to donate via the campaign donation link (going live across their website and social media channels at midday on 8th June).
Local celebrity Hollywood Stunt Director Wade Eastwood kindly volunteered to direct and film the campaign video in-between working on the next two Mission Impossible films! The video highlights the struggles many families and children are facing during this unprecedented time, and the ways in which Home-Start provides both practical and emotional support so that no child is left behind.
I was lucky to have strong parents who didn’t struggle and could extend their energy and guidance to me. Now as an adult and a parent, I see those families that have small struggles and cant always communicate positivity as they deal with lifes everyday issues, especially during the current pandemic. I want to give my energy and focus to those families so that they feed off the positivity and advice, transferring it to their children. Its about giving everyone a fair chance and sometimes we all need a little help! Thats why I have partnered with Home Start . Wade Eastwood
Home Start has supported 330 children and their families over the last year with mental health and wellbeing, loneliness, education and financial hardship. The campaign recognizes both the struggles and achievements of children during this unparalleled time.
Donations made to the charity via the campaign link during this period will be DOUBLED!* Please get involved, take part and give generously. To find out how visit: http://www.homestart-rkh.org.uk
*Whilst match funding lasts
Spaces to Deliver Your Views on Community Assets in Hounslow
The Borough Recovery Plan has recognised the need for the Council to make better use of our position as an anchor institution and the importance of opening up our community assets and spaces to better support resident, community and voluntary groups and wider civil society. It also sets out our aspiration to work with communities to shape the places in which they live.
As we begin to move away from the restrictions of the past year, safe, good quality and accessible spaces will be critical to support the delivery of services and access to support, and to help bring residents together and reduce isolation.
A review of the Councils community assets is now underway and will help inform the investment and development works needed to ensure the right community asset, in the right location.
We would like to invite residents groups, community organisations, local charities and anyone else with an interest in community buildings and spaces to join us at the workshops below to consider:
- What are the key community buildings and spaces across the borough (council and other)?
- How can local assets (building and other spaces) help support delivery or and access to services?
- What are the current challenges and opportunities that we need to consider?
Please book a place at one of the following workshops:
Hounslow area
Monday 7 June, 5pm to 6.30pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hounslow-asset-needs-community-workshop-tickets-156216177793
Chiswick area
Tuesday 8 June, 5pm to 6.30pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chiswick-asset-needs-community-workshop-tickets-156217457621
Heston and Cranford areas
Wednesday 9 June, 5pm to 6.30pm
Bedfont, Feltham and Hanworth areas
Thursday 10 June, 5pm to 6.30pm
Brentford, Osterley and Isleworth areas
Monday 14 June, 5pm to 6.30pm
Holiday Activities and Food Programme for 2021
London Borough of Hounslow are delighted to be co-ordinating the Holiday Activities and Food Programme for 2021– Funded by Department for Education. Applications for HAF Summer 2021 is now open
The aim is to support children and young people aged between 5-16 who are eligible for benefits related Free School Meals to access high quality activities and food free of charge over Easter, Summer and Christmas holiday periods.
We are keen to work in partnership with local schools, community organisations, faith groups as well as existing holiday and sport club providers who wish to extend their offer to provide a varied and wide range of face to face activities that is also in line with the national guidance.
Please visit Holiday Activity Fund – Summer 2021 | Holiday Activity Fund – Summer 2021 | London Borough of Hounslow for further information and application form.
Would you like to be part of the community health programme in Hounslow?
The Hounslow GP Consortium CIC and its voluntary sector partner, H4All CIO, have multiple new posts available for committed health and care staff to work across Hounslows new Primary Care Networks as:?
Social Prescribing Link Workers
£24k – £27k p.a. plus contributory pension
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week
Link Workers will provide connections between the GP and community services that can support residents to address their wider health and care needs.
The Link Worker programme is a national initiative from NHS England and NHS improvement, and we are seeking individuals with a background or interest in health, care, public health or voluntary sector services.
Full training is provided
For more information click here https://www.h4all.org.uk/current-vacancies
Hounslow Council: Thriving Communities Grant Manager
Would you like to be a part of The London Borough of Hounslow, whose diverse workforce are committed to making a positive difference for our residents and visitors by ensuring the quality of our services are maintained to a high standard?
We have an exciting vacancy for a Thriving Communities Fund Manager to join our ground-breaking team that supports and works in partnership with Hounslows voluntary sector.
You will help to manage an exciting grant fund for Hounslows residents and civil society organisations, ensuring that the processes, structures and support are in place to facilitate projects that are sustainable, outcome focused and meet the needs of Hounslows communities.
We are looking for someone with proven experience in assessing, managing, monitoring and evaluating capital and revenue grants in either a grant-making trust or a public grant-maker.
You will also have excellent knowledge and understanding of civil society, the voluntary and community sector (VCSE) and issues affecting their development.
Deadline for applying 01/06/2021
If you would like an informal conversation regarding the position please contact aine.hayes@hounslow.gov.uk or 020 8583 2453
For more information and to make an application please visit the Hounslow Council website
Refugees Football programme
