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OPDC Small Grants programme

The deadline for applying to the Small Grants Programme 25/26 is fast approaching. If you have not yet applied, please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date of  Tuesday 18th February 2025.

As a reminder, you can find all the details on how to apply and the types of projects we are looking for in the attached Small Grants Brochure. If you need any assistance with the application please send us an email and OPDC’s Engagement Team will be available to support you and answer any questions.

To apply, please visit this link:
Small Grants Scheme | OPDC have your say (london.gov.uk)

For the small grants brochure OPDC Small Grants Brochure 20256 Final (1)

Employability Skills Programme for 16-24 Year Olds

Hounslow’s Promise, is running a free, four-day employability skills programme over the February half-term to help young people gain essential skills for the workplace. You can find more information on the work of Hounslow’s Promise here: https://www.hounslowspromise.org/

The Skills for Success programme will cover:

  • Mindset & Motivation – What employers look for
  • Communication & Presentation – Interview techniques and public speaking
  • CV & Interview Skills – Writing the perfect CV and cover letter
  • Job Search Tips – How to find and apply for roles effectively

Course Schedule:

  • Day One: Monday 17th February, 10:00am – 1:00pm
    • Topic: Mindset & Motivation
    • Location: Convent Way Community Centre, Convent Way, Hounslow, Southall UB2 5UG

 

  • Day Two: Tuesday 18th February, 10:00am – 1:00pm
    • Topic: Communication & Presentation
    • Location: Convent Way Community Centre, Convent Way, Hounslow, Southall UB2 5UG

 

  • Day Three: Thursday 20th February, 10:00am – 1:00pm
    • Topic: CV & Interview Skills
    • Location: Convent Way Community Centre, Convent Way, Hounslow, Southall UB2 5UG

 

  • Day Four: Saturday 22nd February, 10:00am – 1:00pm
    • Topic: Mindset & Motivation
    • Location: Feltham Library, The Centre, High St, Feltham TW13 4GU

 

To register or find out more, please contact Prabhat Patel at Hounslow’s Promise: info@hounslowspromise.org, 07594 311390

You can download a programme here file:///C:/Users/cviaine/Downloads/Skills%20for%20Success%20Course%20Programme%20for%2016-24%20year%20olds%20Feb%202025%20(1).pdf 

Southall Housing Research

King’s College London is undertaking a research project to explore individuals’ experiences of migration in relation to the private rental sector (PRS) in Southall, west London. Whilst remaining a key site of investment for many, the PRS is also the most accessible form of housing for migrants, both historically and today. Yet, the PRS is at the sharp end of Britain’s housing crisis, where conditions tend to be poorest and rents are highest. Alongside Southall’s history of migration has been housing discrimination, deprivation, and unaffordability, which has long been a priority for local and national governments alike, but remains a significant challenge. This research seeks to understand this relationship and the particular challenges faced by Southall residents in order to better inform policy and activism.

The project is keen to hear from anyone with relevant lived experience or knowledge of the PRS in Southall. For more information, please contact: fraser.curry@kcl.ac.uk.

What grants can I apply for through A2Dominion?

A2 Dominion offer their customers a range of grants for both individual and community support. Unless otherwise stated, most of their grants can be applied for through their grant platform. If you would like further information, please email community.investment@a2dominion.co.uk.

Community Investment Grants

Education/training

Bursary Award
This is open to A2Dominion residents aged 14-24. Grants of up to £300 can be awarded to support education or training. Open for applications all year round.
Apply now

Springboard Grant
Springboard provides residents with individual grants of between £500 and £5,000 per year to fund direct costs for education, qualifications, or training. It can also be allocated to related expenses for essential items, childcare and accommodation. Open for applications for limited periods twice per year.
Apply now

Business In a Box
Information coming soon

Community Grants

Health Entrepreneur Grant
This grant offers up to £1,500 for small community organisations and A2Dominion residents to run projects that improve health and well-being for our residents. Open for applications all year round.
Apply now

Kick Start Grant
This grant offers up to £500 for small community groups and A2Dominion residents to run community events and projects within our neighbourhoods and schemes. Open for applications all year round.
Apply now

Black History Month 365 fund
Each year, October marks Black History Month in the UK. This is a celebration that recognises the achievements and contributions of people of black heritage around the world. The aim of this fund is to support local voluntary and community organisations to deliver small projects within our neighbourhoods throughout the year. With approximately four rounds each year, grants of up to £1000 are available.
Apply now

Great Places to Live
Grants of up to £2000 are available to our residents and community groups, to improve the places and spaces that matter most to our communities.
Apply now

Additional grants offered by A2Dominion:

Donations fund
Supported Housing customers can apply for this grant for projects and other improvements that benefit (the majority of) residents at a scheme/service, such as garden furniture, day trips and parties.
Apply now

Neighbourhood improvement fund
The Neighbourhood Improvement Fund (NIF) is a fund of money that residents can apply for to make improvements within an estate/block. The NIF is only available for COMMUNAL improvements that would be to the benefit of all residents. The neighbourhood officer would obtain quotes once the application is received. NIF projects need to be supported by more than 50% of residents before being sent to a customer-led panel. The panel will then decide which applications to approve.
For further information and to apply for this fund, please contact us.

Gardening Together at Chiswick House & Gardens

I would like to share with you a wonderful opportunity to get outdoors together this year. Gardening Together sessions are led by our expert team to help build gardening confidence and enhance wellbeing through a range of seasonal tasks in our beautiful and historical Kitchen Garden.
This year, we are expanding our offer to every Wednesday morning from 10:30am-12:30pm. If you would like to book your group in for a free session, we have availability beginning in March. The 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month are currently most open, but please let me know your preferred dates.

Director of Community and Young People Innovative environmental social enterprise, Cultivate London, is seeking a dynamic, experienced and enthusiastic Director of Community and Young People to join our leadership team.

THE ROLE

Cultivate London is seeking a dynamic Director of Community and Young People to lead and expand our community engagement and youth programmes, advancing the organisation’s charitable aims. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner to shape, develop, and deliver educational initiatives across a diverse range of community gardens and project spaces in West London.

Location: Isleworth, Acton, Hanwell, and various other community sites in West London

Hours: Part-time, permanent employment (minimum 2 days per week), with potential to expand; core hours Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm. Occasional evening or weekend work will be required, with time off in lieu.

Salary: Competitive.

Reporting to: The Board of Directors

Closing Date for applications: 5pm, Friday 31st January 2025

For more info, visit: Vacancies – Cultivate London