The Brent Cross Town 2023 Anniversary Fund

The Brent Cross Town 2023 Anniversary Fund is now accepting applications of up to £5k. Non-profits in Cricklewood, Childs Hill, Golders Green and West Hendon will be given priority. HOWEVER applications close to this location will also be considered.

The total pot is £50k. £40k will be awarded by the funder. The final £10k will then be split between some of the successful projects following a public vote.

Deadline: Monday 19 June

For more information and to apply to the Brent Cross Town 2023 Anniversary Fund

The Christmas Challenge

Applications for the UK's biggest match funded campaign, The Christmas Challenge are now open.

For seven days, the challenge offers supporters of participating charities the opportunity to double their donations — and, in doing so, make an extraordinary difference to the world’s biggest challenges.

The campaign will run around #GivingTuesday, from 28 Nov- 5 Dec. Last year it raised over £28.6m for 1021 charities, and this year this could include yours! 

Applications are open now until Friday 7 July 2023.

Charity eligibility criteria:
Be a UK-registered charity with a Charity Commission number or tax-exempt status and an annual income of at least £25,000 (as per last filed accounts).

Charities which are registered on BigGive.org (free to register).

Free funding for your good cause

Over £1.2million in free, unrestricted funding has just been paid to third-sector organisations via funding platform easyfundraising. Because easyfundraising is committed to helping communities access essential funding, they partner with over 7,500 online retailers that want to give back. It’s simple: when anyone shops online, a proportion of what they’ve spent is shared with your organisation for free. It’s a really simple and effective way for your organisation to fundraise for essentials, cover day-to-day running costs, or whatever you see fit.

Sign up to easyfundraising to be a part of the next round of payments in August.

Reaching Communities England

This National Lottery Community Fund programme offers a larger amount of funding (over £10,000) for organisations that work with their community, whether that is for people living in the same area, or people with similar interests or life experiences.

Funding size: £10,001 or more, for up to five years

Application deadline: Ongoing

London Catalyst

London Catalyst's project grants range between £1,000-£5,000. Priority is given to new initiatives that target people who are disadvantaged as a result of long-term health issues, disability, or poverty.

Deadline: September 2023 [rolling application until then]

Civil Society Roots Fund    

This fund is aimed at supporting groups to be in a stronger place to respond to and serve the increasing and ever-changing needs of our communities. It is not for delivery of front-line activity.    

They are looking for organisations that want to develop new sectoral and/or cross sectoral partnerships, invest in organisational capacity building, research, training or enable space and time to think about what our communities need most.  

Funding of up to £30,000    

Deadline: Friday 30 June 2023

The Vintners' Company   

Grants are available for charities in Greater London the relief of the poor, destitute and homeless who are disadvantaged by reasons of health, education or poverty; alleviation of the social effects of alcohol abuse/misuse; and the support of young people, youth projects and designated educational establishments.  

Funding up to £5,000.   Apply now for the September meeting.

Developing Business Resilience for Future Growth 

A free online workshop for businesses inc. social enterprises that will focus on understanding how to make businesses more robust, resilient and scalable in challenging times. Receive advice on improving your existing business strategy to help generate future growth and success to ensure things keep working, even when not everything goes as planned.

Thursday 8 June, 12:30pm

Charities: How to do your own PR on a budget’

PR is a fantastic way to reach new audiences, especially if your social media strategy isn’t firing on all cylinders. In this FREE interactive online PR masterclass, Amanda FitzGerald will give share her 3 top tips on how to get your charity seen in the press so that you can generate interest and a buzz around your events.

Thursday 22 June, 12noon - 1pm

Introduction to Volunteering Barnet 

Are you interested in hearing more about Volunteering Barnet and the service we offer Volunteer-Involving-Organisations?

This 1-hour Introduction to Volunteering Barnet session will cover:

45 minutes of content:

• Who we are & what we do
• How to register with our service
• Our offer for organisations
• Free tools, resources and training available to support you with managing volunteers

Tuesday 27 June, 1pm

Book your place on Introduction to Volunteering Barnet

FREE Upshot Barnet VCFSE 

With the support of Barnet Council we’re excited to offer eligible* members the opportunity to use Upshot for FREE for one year, then at a reduced cost of £200 in the second year, members will be offered a further year at a discounted rate before transferring to full Upshot membership in year 4. There is no obligation to commit to the full four years and you will receive free dedicated support from a new Upshot member of staff.

We will be running online Upshot sessions every month. If you have any queries or to register your interest, please contact: neilt@youngbarnetfoundation.org.uk

*eligible members are those who have an annual turnover of less than £500,000. The free license will ONLY cover projects that are run in Barnet, additional costs will apply if you want to use Upshot for projects outside of Barnet.

Next session: Thursday 29 June,
6pm – 7pm

Free strategic comms advice for charities supporting neurodiverse people

Media Trust is teaming up with Ogilvy UK, the leading integrated comms agency, to offer a day of free strategic comms advice to charities supporting neurodiverse people.  This event is a full day in London on Wednesday 12 July, with an on-line pre-attendance session on Wednesday 5 July. 

To express your interest in taking part in the event, please complete this short application form by 5pm on Weds 31 May.

London Festival of Architecture

Barnet Council has teamed up with the London Festival of Architecture (LFA) to deliver a series of events celebrating architecture, local art and cultural assets within the borough. Barnet is among the first outer London boroughs to participate in the festival which is running throughout June.

With more than 70 events, exploring this year’s theme ‘In Common’, Barnet's LFA programme is packed full of exciting activities for all ages to get involved. These will be led by a community of local event organisers from across our town centres including architects, artists, and local charities. 

Have a look at the exhibitions, tours, walks, talks and family activities planned in Barnet for the London Festival of Architecture.

You can filter the events by access requirements and location too! 

Proms at St Judes

The Proms at St Jude’s Festival is a wonderful array of music, literature, comedy, family events and heritage walks that takes place every summer in Hampstead Garden Suburb, North London.  There are FREE lunchtime concerts, Family and Children's events.

Running from 24 June to 2 July 2023

Full event listings for the 2023 Proms at St Judes

Zoom Rockman’s Jewish Hall of Fame 

When Zoom Rockman was at the Jewish Community Secondary School in Barnet, he was already seeing his cartoons being published in The Beano. His first (of many) cartoons for Private Eye was published when he was 16. Last year he graduated from Central St Martins & now, aged 22, has his first major contemporary art installation at the JW3 in North West London combining 2d cartoons and 3d kinetic sculptures of Jewish icons inc many with Barnet/North/North West London connections.

Running 'til Sunday 3 September

Volunteers’ Week 2023: Celebrate and Inspire

Barnet Together wish to thank the thousands of volunteers supporting charities and voluntary organisations in Barnet.  Today, is the start of the 39th year of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), which recognises the contribution volunteers make across the UK. 

The contribution of volunteers is often unseen and unrecognised by many, visible only through the incredible impact of their volunteering, so taking the time during Volunteers’ Week to celebrate their efforts and all they contribute to our local communities, the voluntary sector and society as a whole has never been more important.

If you are looking for volunteers or need any training and support for your volunteer co-ordinators contact our colleagues at Volunteering Barnet.

Free mental health support toolkit for employers 

The Department for Work and Pensions has relaunched and updated their access to work mental health support resources for employers. The campaign’s been designed to help employers and employees make the most of cost-free support. The link provides details of how the service works, and how it can benefit businesses through downloadable materials and details of mental health training courses.

Barnet Council also offers a range of free resources, tools and tips about workforce health and wellbeing.

Age UK Barnet Digital Skills Sessions

Every Saturday from 10:30am – 12noon until 22 July 2023

Please share and encourage residents aged over 55 to attend to gain help with their laptops, smartphones & tablets.

Drop in to: New Barnet Leisure Centre, Lawton Road, EN4 9BS

For more information contact Howard on 020 8432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Join the new Burnt Oak Partnership Board

Barnet Council are inviting members of the Burnt Oak community to work with the council and local stakeholders to help Burnt Oak thrive as a place for all to live, work and visit. 

The Burnt Oak Partnership Board is a community-led working group dedicated to ensuring that residents, businesses and community groups are actively engaged in helping to revitalise the town centre. 

Members will be asked to attend the Board's monthly meetings, represent the views of the wider Burnt Oak business community, and discuss ideas for initiatives and projects.

If you are interested, email Suzanne Mei Coong at suzannemei.coong@barnet.gov.uk.

Small Charities Week 2023

Small Charities Week 2023 is coming up soon: 19 - 26 June. Take a look at this year’s daily themes and join in by shouting about what you do. Here are a few of their free resources that can help you do just that!

• Communications, press and influencing
• How to be a Changemaker
• The latest and best data on small charities

Barnet celebrates LGBTQ+ community

• Barnet's first-ever Pride in the Park takes place this August

• Get involved with 'The IDENTITY Project' exhibition

Barnet will celebrate its LGBTQ+ community with the first-ever Pride in the Park event in Victoria Park, Finchley on Sunday 20 August.

In the run-up to the event, award-winning photographer Chris Jepson has been commissioned to create a collection of stories and portraits of people who live and work in the borough, exploring what it means to identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community today.

Commissioned in partnership with Middlesex University and Barnet’s LGBTQ+ community group Inkluder CiC, ‘The IDENTITY Project – A Portrait of a Community’ is a digital exhibition that will celebrate and give visibility to LGBTQ+ people, promoting Barnet’s diverse and inclusive community. 

Register your interest in being part of The IDENTITY Project photoshoot.

Could you be an emergency responder?

Barnet Council needs volunteers to support its Emergency Rest Centres which may be opened in the event of any incident that may displace residents from their homes.

This opportunity does not require regular commitment therefore it might be something you can share with your staff and volunteers. All emergency responder volunteers will receive free council and Red Cross training.

If you or your organisation would like to join the special network of emergency responders, please do get in touch with the Emergency Planning team by emailing Emergency.Planning@barnet.gov.uk

Job: General Manager, Stonegrove Community Trust

Join the team at this friendly, positive, supportive working environment, where you could be part of the Duty Manager team responsible for the day-to-day running of the front desk. Duties are varied. There are significant training opportunities and the chance to be involved and learn about areas that interest you.

20 hour contract on London Living Wage (£11.95/hr)

Flexible shifts and working times

Deadline: 9am Sunday 11 June

Need a space to hold your workshop or meeting?

At Inclusion Barnet, we run two libraries in Barnet that have meeting rooms available for hire. 

With discounted rates for community groups, and potential to welcome up to 30 people, the spaces are flexible to suit your needs. 

Read more about hiring a library meeting room

Cost of Living Crisis

We now have a dedicated Cost of Living Crisis page on our website where we're compiling both local and national information, resources and guidance linked to the Cost of Living Crisis, and the impact on Voluntary Sector organisations. 

Do let us know if you have any activities and support that needs to be added.

Sign up to Barnet Together Alliance partners' Newsletters...

• Food Banks/Food Poverty support, email Barnet Food Hub.
• Children, Young People and Families (for Young Barnet Foundation members only)
• Local Environmental news & initiatives, sign up here.
• For Volunteer recruitment/ management support, sign-up. 
• Barnet Council's Together newsletter for the VCFSE, email.
• Barent Council's Barnet First eNewsletter for residents, sign up.

Sign up to Barnet’s voluntary sector Manifesto

Barnet Together is calling for community, voluntary, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) groups as well as statutory organisations and businesses operating in the borough of Barnet, to sign up to the Barnet Voluntary Sector Manifesto.

The aim of the Manifesto is to create better understanding and deeper cross-sector collaboration between organisations working within Barnet. 

If you are a representative of a group, service provider or business based in or serving Barnet, then you can sign up to the Barnet Voluntary Manifesto.

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