News, Funding, Events for Barnet VCFSE Environmental Network
No images? Click here
Latest News
for Barnet VCFSE
Environmental Network
Thanks for your interest in the Barnet VCFSE Environmental Network.
Sharing latest news, funding opportunities, events etc.
Any questions/thoughts/contributions, do get in touch...
Ellen Cheshire, VCS Support Lead
ellen@inclusionbarnet.org.uk
28 April 2022
Our Next Meeting
Barnet VCFSE Environmental Network
Thursday 19 May, 10.30 - 12noon
If you've already been to a Barnet VCFSE Environmental Network meeting then you'll automatically receive a MS Teams link for our 15th on 19 May.
If you've not joined us yet, then do email Ellen. These are informal and informative networking sessions for those working in the Barnet Voluntary, Community, Faith & Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector, where we can come together to discuss environmental issues in the Borough, and work out how we as a sector can make a difference.
This networking group will raise awareness of environmental projects that are happening in the Borough, help to establish partnerships and joint initiatives and seek funding opportunities.
We'll be joined, at the May meeting, by Ashleigh Watkins, Town Centre Investment Manager from Barnet Council who will bring us up to speed on the work of the Town Team and how we can work with them.
If you have any topics you would like to raise/discuss at future meetings, do let Ellen know.
Save the date...
Opening Event: Montrose, Silkstream and Colindale Parks
Following a combined investment of over £6million Barnet Council are officially launching the new sport and recreational facilities in Montrose, Silkstream and Colindale Parks with a family friendly day for the local community to enjoy on Saturday 25 June 12-4pm. The theme of the event is to get local people using and enjoying the new sports facilities, the wildlife element of the parks, along with the play equipment and recreational facilities. On the day we will have the Mayor of Barnet, the local press, lots of local partners, food, music, giveaways, fun fair, a variety of sports demonstrations including parkour, table tennis, basketball, skate park and stalls from local providers.
The main event will take place in Montrose Park with trails and competitions taking people to Colindale and Silkstream Parks throughout the day.
Call to action!
Glass bottles and the Deposit Return Scheme
Keep Britain Tidy! need your help to get glass included in the Deposit Return Scheme.
"Broken glass in the environment poses a significant risk to the safety of animals, children and adults. The UK government is currently planning to exclude glass from the Deposit Return Scheme on the grounds of Health & Safety.
"At Keep Britain Tidy it is our view that the safety risks posed to the general public, and to wildlife, of smashed glass bottles remaining in the environment is a far greater safety risk than that to retailers trained to handle the material."
They are asking you to write to your MP asking that they urgently reconsider that glass bottles must be included in the upcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) design. Find out more via Keep Britain Tidy's #PainInTheGlass
#EarthDay 2022
A round of local and national activity that happened in the lead up and for #EarthDay on 22 April 2022.
Check out Earth Day's official website.
The Barnet Environment Hustings took place on 20 April, which see candidates from the four main parties presenting on four key environmental topics. You can catch up with the recording here.
CharityComms have put together a news story on how charities used Earth Day to make the connections between their various causes and the environmental crisis we all face. Have a read.
UK Fundraising interviewed five charities on what they're doing to reduce their environmental impact. Have a read of their Top Tips.
DID YOU KNOW >> Google's Doodle marked Earth Day 2022 with stark images of the climate crisis. Read The Guardian's article on this.
A New Action Group
Finchley N3 N12 Sustainability Forum
If you live, work or study in N3 or N12 , consider joining this new Sustainability Forum.
Their initial objective is to unite the wide range of bodies in Finchley N3 and N12 who are willing to (or already) highlight the importance of sustainability and environmentalism within our community and engage in initiatives that would benefit the environment and improve the quality of life in Finchley.
For more details, sign up here.
Job Vacancy
Biodiversity and Conservation Officer
Barnet Council are recruiting a Biodiversity and Conservation Officer to work across its 200 Parks and Open Spaces, working to achieve its vision of its greenspaces being amongst the best in London.
Reference: APR20227459
Salary: £35,496 - £39,564 Per Annum
Closing date: Tuesday 10 May 2022
More details and how to apply.
Funding News
Help Film
HelpFilm creates Videos to support and promote Charities. Founded by Alan Walsh - a former television director and current video professional based in London.
HelpFilm only uses working professional filmmakers or video producers. We cover all the expenses involved in the production so there is no cost to the charity they are working with.
Lush Charity Pot Giving
Grants are available to small grass-roots organisations working in environment, animal protection and human rights, with priority for less popular causes that aim to create long-term change and struggle to find funding.
Grants range from £100 to £10,000, average between £2,000 and £4,000.
Rolling deadline
Artemis Charitable Foundation
Giving grants to small- and medium-sized charities working in the areas of health, education,
poverty and the environment.
Generally, initial grants are between £1,000 to £10,000, but they're keen to develop multi-year relationships.
Rolling applications
Stop Press! First Aid Training
Barnet’s Voluntary, Community, Faith & Social Enterprise groups can sign up for a one-day First Aid Training course in East Barnet on Wednesday 11 May for just £40. For more info and to book tickets.
