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Welcome to Barnet Together's Environmental Newsletter! This edition features healthy budget-friendly meal ideas, free activities, funding news, and sustainability tips.
If you're not signed up to our general newsletter, you might not have heard the sad news... our wonderful Community Organisation Support Lead, Ellen, is moving on to pastures new. Ellen has done an incredible job at Inclusion Barnet and the Barnet Together partnership, chairing the Environmental Network, working with hundreds of VCFSE groups across Barnet, and providing invaluable advice and support. She'll be greatly missed and we wish her all the best for her new journey at Chichester Cathedral! In Ellen's absence, it's really important that all VCFSE organisations who want to continue receiving our support sign up to Inclusion Barnet's Community Organisation Support Membership, as this is the only way the newly-appointed Community Organisation Support
Manager will be able to reach you! It's quick, easy and free to sign up and you'll gain access to a wide range of support and networking opportunities including: 🌟 Barnet Together Alliance Conference 🌟 One-to-one support sessions 🌟Grant funding advice and support 🌟Planning and marketing support 🌟Networking opportunities 🌟Partnership development 🌟Training sessions
Any questions/thoughts/contributions, please get in touch... Caitie Fisher, Communications Officer (Community Organisation Support)
caitie@inclusionbarnet.org.uk Thank you for your interest in the Barnet VCFSE Environmental Network! 17th August 2023
Tree-mendous news...Barnet Council launches interactive tree portal
Barnet Council has launched an interactive community tree portal, a significant marker in their ambition to become a net zero council by 2030 and a net zero borough by 2042. The tree portal offers access to information about all of the 50,000 plus trees on public land in Barnet. Residents can explore tree details, discover the species, dimensions and age, view photographs and inspection records, read about past works and even submit enquiries. Check
out the Community Tree Portal here
Did you know...Groundwork offers a 'Green Doctors' service to help reduce your bills?
Expert energy advisors are offering free consultations to help you conserve energy and save money on household bills. You can get: - Advice on reducing energy use at home
- Support with accessing the water discounts
- Support with applications for energy or water debt relief
- Links to other support organisations
- Efficiency measures, such as energy-saving LED lightbulbs
Information is also available in BSL or in other languages.
Click here to find out more
Veolia Environmental Trust
The next funding round opens on Thursday 31st August for the following grants: - Community Grants: Funding ranging from £10,000 - £75,000, for creating or improving buildings/outdoor spaces
- Habitat and Biodiversity Grants: £10,000 - £75,000 for projects focused on conserving threatened habitats.
- Environmental Improvement Grants: For large-scale projects, such as habitat creation, grants exceeding £75,000 are available.
Black History Month 2023 - Event Funding
Black History Month is dedicated to celebrating communities and culture all around the world. This year's theme is 'celebrating our sisters'.
Community organisations can apply for grants between £500 - £1,000 to host an event or activity in Barnet to celebrate Black History Month during October 2023. Examples of events and activities include talks, film showings, performances, art projects and exhibitions, food and cooking events. Deadline: Monday August 21st
Delamere Dairy Foundation Grants
The Delamere Dairy Foundation is a self-governing, independent registered charity with a clear purpose of giving back to local and wider communities through the provision of discretionary grants. Organisations can apply for grants of up to £5,000. Applications are welcome from organisations whose purpose fits with the objects of the Delamere Dairy Foundation for the benefit of the public, including environmental protection, relief of hardship and advancement of education. Deadline: Thursday 31st August
Ongoing Community Event Funding from Barnet Council Barnet Council’s vision is to make Barnet a ‘Borough of Fun’, where those who live and work have opportunities to enjoy life and celebrate the things that are important to them. Community Groups can apply for up to £1,000 throughout the year to host an event within their community. Please apply at least 4 weeks before the proposed event More information and how to apply for Community Event Funding
Supermarkets are offering FREE funding to charities and community groups Did you know that the leading supermarkets - Tesco, Morrisons, ASDA, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Iceland, and Ocado – will donate money to your voluntary organisation, charity, social enterprise or community group when your supporters shop with them? Whenever a supporter shops online, the supermarket will send your organisation either a flat monetary amount (up to £5) or a percentage of what the online shopper spends. On average, just one person
could raise £97.50 in a year by doing their food shop; think what multiple people could do! All types of third sector organisations can receive this funding - your organisation just needs to be registered with easyfundraising.
Click here to register with easyfundraising for free.
Police Community Engagement Event for Barnet Monday 4th September, 6pm - 9pm This meeting is open to everyone and will launch the Commissioner's 'New Met For London' plan. The event will provide information about how the plan will affect policing and community safety in the borough of Barnet and be a chance to share your views. The meeting is taking place at Some parking is available on site (first come first serve) Mill Hill School, The Ridgeway, NW7 1QS. Click here to register for the Police Community Engagement Event
Finchley Lido Leisure Centre consultation – complete the survey or attend a meeting Finchley Lido Leisure Centre, located at Great North Leisure Park (GNLP) is operated by Better on behalf of London Borough of Barnet. The existing facility is ageing, and the condition of the building restricts its ability for the council to deliver wider aspirations to create a more active and healthy borough, whilst offering a full family friendly and inclusive experience. Complete the consultation survey Use this link to complete the consultation survey by Friday 8th September Attend a consultation meeting These drop-in sessions are open to the whole community and will take place at Finchley Lido Leisure Centre on Wednesday 30 August, 4pm - 7pm.
There's still time to Back Barnet's bid to become London’s 2027 Borough of Culture! Barnet Council are developing a Culture Strategy, aiming to become the London Borough of Culture in 2027 – and that’s why they're asking for five minutes of your time to share your ideas and suggestions.
They're asking everyone – including residents, students, artists, community groups, businesses and anyone with a current or past interest and connection with Barnet – to share their ideas and help celebrate our cultural identity. Share your ideas for the Culture Strategy by completing this online questionnaire.
Paul and Gus on a Tiny Forest Tour! Paul Salman (who was instrumental in the Barnet's Tiny Forest) and his faithful dog Gus are setting off on a tour of Tiny Forests in their camper van. They are going to be visiting seven Tiny Forests from Oxford to Nottingham, talking to local volunteers and carrying out forest maintenance, as well as leading yoga classes and doing citizen
science! Paul originally joined the Tiny Forest project as a Tree Keeper volunteer for Mutton Brook Tiny Forest in Barnet. The tour is a joint activity between Earthwatch and GoodGym. Jack Da Silva, Tiny Forest Lead at GoodGym, said: "Paul has been instrumental in getting GoodGymers involved in
the Mutton Brook Tiny Forest and supporting them in learning more about biodiversity and experiencing the various benefits of being in natural green spaces. We are really excited to follow Paul's journey to inspire even more people to connect with their local Tiny Forest.
Follow Paul's adventures and read more about how
you can get involved in the Tiny Forest project here
Request for Volunteers Could you help out at the Interfaith Fun Run on September 3rd at the StoneX Stadium? Please contact Rachelle Lazarus rachelle@jvn.org.uk if you're able to volunteer
for the day.
Community Organisation Support Manager (Peer role) Workplace: Remote Salary: £40,000 per year pro rata (£32,000 actual salary) Contract: Permanent, Part-time, 28 hours per week Do you have a deep understanding of voluntary sector groups? Are you passionate about inclusive communities and effective systems
change? The successful candidate will lead on delivery of our voluntary sector support activity, working as part of our award-winning Barnet Together partnership with Young Barnet Foundation and Groundwork London. Managing a team of four, you will support delivery of our offer, increase membership and engagement, and act as Inclusion Barnet’s Operational Lead within the partnership. Find out more about the role and how to apply here Membership Development Officer x 2 (Peer role) Workplace: NW9, London (Hybrid) Salary: £30,000 per year pro rata (21 hour role £18k actual, 28 hour role £24k actual) Contract: Fixed to March 2024 with possibility of extension depending on funding, Part-time Are you passionate about the good work community groups do? Would you like to support their development? We are looking for people with a commitment to the social model of disability, ideally with their own lived experience of disability (which could include mental health issues or a long term condition), and an ambition to contribute to a fairer society for all. We particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation. The successful candidates will spend their time supporting the local voluntary sector, working as part of our award-winning Barnet Together partnership with Young Barnet Foundation and Groundwork London. You’ll work one to one with local organisations, ensuring that their development needs are met, and encouraging them to become members. Find out more about these roles and how to apply here Trainee Benefits advisor (peer role) Workplace: Remote Salary: £26,000 per year pro rata (£15,600 actual) Contract: Until 31st March 2025, extendable subject to funding, Part-time The successful candidate will spend their time learning to be a specialist welfare benefits caseworker with fully funded training opportunities and the support of a senior caseworker. To succeed, you will need some experience of working with adults, either paid and unpaid, together with excellent communication skills. You’ll be excited by the challenge of learning new things and have knowledge of the services used by disabled people. This is a mainly home based role, with travel around Barnet needed around two days a month. Some travel to other venues in London will also be required. Find out more about this role and how to apply here
Online Workshop - Supporting Wellbeing & Self Care Starts Monday 21st August, 5.00pm - 6.00pm Join this online Wellbeing Workshop for Supporting Wellbeing & Self Care, which runs every Monday 5pm to 6pm on Zoom. Learn a self-care different technique each week. Register to join this FREE online
workshop here
Urban Gamez Friday 25th August, 12.00pm - 5.00pm The Barnet Group's annual sporting spectacular for local children, young people and their families, is returning to Heybourne Park this summer. Children will be able to take part in a wide range of activities, including a 60-metre race, climbing wall, sports activities and inflatables as well as smoothie bikes, freebie giveaways, face painting and lots more! Heybourne Park, opposite the Grahame Park
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London Interfaith Fun Run and family eventSunday 3rd September, 12.00pm - 6.00pm Join hundreds of runners and spectators from diverse faith and belief communities for the third London Interfaith Fun Run. This event is a day of togetherness, positivity, and fun, for all communities.
Challenge yourself on 5km or 10km routes or run with friends on the 1km route. There is a £2 charge to join the run. Sign up for the run here You can also enjoy free family activities including the fun zone, interfaith zone, and performances. StoneX Stadium, Greenlands Lane, Barnet, London, NW4 1RL Click here for more information about the Fun Run
photo credit: My Israel Photos | Ashley Fairfield - Portfolio
Wellbeing Cafe Connect with others over a cuppa and enjoy activities which include: Arts & Crafts, Table Tennis, Board Games and more! This face to face activity takes place once a fortnight at the Meritage Centre in Hendon, NW4 4JT. For more information or to register to join this activity email donna.chan@meridianwellbeing.com
Booking open for the second Barnet Together Alliance Conference
Join us on Monday 2nd October 2023 for the second Barnet Together Alliance Conference 9am arrival, with the conference starting at 10am, followed by a tea and cake get together from 4pm – 5pm. Address: RAF Museum, Hendon Keynote speakers: - Kamran Mallick, CEO of Disability Rights UK
- Amy Bowen, Director of System Improvement at North London Partners in Health and Care
- Deborah Blyth, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Lead, The Barnet Group
Parallel Workshops facilitated by key sector partners, and a Meet the Funders sessions with funders including John Lyon’s Charity, City Bridge Trust and Barnet Council. More information on the Barnet Together Alliance conference and how to book One place per organisation, given on a first come, first served basis. This Conference is free for Young Barnet Foundation Members and members of the newly-launched Inclusion Barnet
Community Support Membership. Click here to become a member of Inclusion Barnet Community Support. #BTAConference2023 #StrongerTogether
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