News, Funding, Training Opportunities etc for Barnet's VCFSE organisations
Welcome to the Barnet Together Community Organisation Support Newsletter from Inclusion Barnet (12 January 2023).
New Year may already seem a while ago now, but did you know that our Ukrainian guests will be celebrating new year this Saturday, 14 January? So we can still say Happy New Year!
These newsletters are always packed with funding, opportunities and news but can never fully reflect what's going on, and what support there may be out there for you. So, if you can't find what you're looking for, contact Ellen Cheshire, Voluntary and Community Sector Support Lead, Inclusion Barnet ellen@inclusionbarnet.org.uk
For VCFSEs looking for focused support, funding, news and events for their work with Children, Young People and Families, contact Young Barnet Foundation.
Latest Funding News
Barnet Together 2023 Fundraising Programme
Our 2023 Fundraising Programme, is kicking off on 25th January, bringing you expert advice on how to make the most of fundraising opportunities.
Sessions include: Writing for Impact - Raising your profile - Corporate and Business Sponsorship, Budgeting for Funding Applications and much more!
These will be fortnightly sessions running from January 25 to May 10. You can attend as many or as few sessions as you like, but we recommend signing up for all of them to get an overview of all the vital aspects of fundraising. By signing up, you'll also receive a video recording of the session.
Winter Festival Event Funding
Barnet Council are accepting Expressions of Interest for community groups to host Winter Festival events up to the end of February. These can be faith, cultural or community based.
Groups must send the completed application to community@barnet.gov.uk at least three weeks before their event.
If you have an event planned that you would like included in Barnet Council’s listings, please email it to: community@barnet.org.uk with the subject heading ‘Barnet Winter Festival Event Listing’
More information on the Winter Festival Event funding
Closing date: 31 January 2023
Sport England Together Fund
The Together Fund aims to reduce the negative impact caused on communities by Covid-19. It is part of the Tackling Inequalities Fund set up in 2020.
It will see another £20 million invested into four key target groups: lower socio-economic groups, culturally diverse communities, disabled people, people with long-term health conditions.
Funding from Lloyds Bank Foundation
Local specialist charities with an income of £25,000 - £500,000 can apply for an unrestricted grant of £75,000 over three years. Alongside the funding charities will receive additional capacity-building support and resources to help them thrive beyond the lifetime of their grant.
Deadline: Friday 3 March 2023.
UnLtd funding for social entrepreneurs
Grants of up to £18,000, along with business support, are available to social entrepreneurs that are looking to start or grow an existing social venture.
The funding is being made available through UnLtd, which provides support to social entrepreneurs. UnLtd is committed to providing 50% of their awards to Black, Asian and minority ethnic social entrepreneurs, and/or disabled social entrepreneurs.
City Bridge Trust Stepping Stones Fund
This is a social investment fund for charitable organisations in Greater London. It aims to fund capacity building projects and plans to build better outcomes for the people you support.
No minimum amount of funding, with maximum grant amount expected to be £50,000.
Rolling applications.
Community Resilience Fund
The GLA have launched a Community Resilience Fund to support the voluntary and community sector in their preparedness and response to emergencies in London.
Grants of £5,000 are available to support up to 12 projects across London.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 25 January 2023.
Training & Events
Managing Money in Later Life
Age UK Barnet are hosting a morning of useful talks all about managing money in later life.
- Working and retraining in later life
- Planning for retirement
- How to budget and manage your money
- Information stalls
- Refreshments
Takes place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT.
Wednesday 25 January. 9.30am for 10am start. Ends 1pm.
All over 50s welcome.
Book now: Managing Money in Later Life
Holocaust Memorial Day
Middlesex University is hosting a commemorative service to remember victims of genocide for Holocaust Memorial Day.
When: Sunday 29 January at 2pm. Please be seated for 1:45pm
Free entry
Tube: Hendon Central
Buses: 143, 113, 83, 183, 186 and 326
Disabled parking facilities and access.
For more information:
call: 020 8359 2652
email: mayor@barnet.gov.uk
Saturday Socials in Burnt Oak
Burnt Oak Library is hosting a brand new set of Saturday Socials this year, a chance for Barnet residents to chat, have a cup of tea and meet others.
Here's what they have coming up:
14 January: Board game Cafe
21 January: Local history talk
28 January: Household budgeting talk
4 February: Seated exercise with Diabetes awareness talk
2 - 4pm every Saturday at Burnt Oak Library.
Community Organising Training
Stonegrove Community Trust has organised a series of Community Organising events at community hubs around Barnet.
17 January: Introduction to Community Organising at Clitterhouse Farm
11 February: Introduction to Community Organising at OneStoneGrove
23 February: Listening in Community Organising (Workshop 2) at OneStoneGrove
23 March: Power in Community Organising (Workshop 3) at OneStoneGrove
20 April: Action in Community Organising (Workshop 4) at OneStoneGrove
Whether residents are a small business owners, community leaders or interested in community work this course will give them all the tools to start listening and making changes in their community. Certificate and lunch provided.
Barnet Resident tickets £10
News & Opportunities
Join the Warm Spaces initiative
Warm Spaces is a community-led initiative where businesses, community, faith or social enterprise organisations provide a welcoming space for residents to stay warm and engage with others in their community. It's been created to help people who are struggling to keep warm this winter, due to the cost-of-living crisis. Check out the online directory for warm spaces near you.
Barnet Council are very keen to increase the number of WarmSpaces available to residents
in Barnet over the winter period. If you have a space which you may be interested in registering or you’re interested in partnering with a community group but not sure where to start, please send warmspaces@barnet.gov.uk an email with your:
· business details
· contact name
· location
· website or social media platform
· warm space opening times
· location facilities ie. Wifi, accessible access and toilets, computers, tea & coffee, activities etc.
Small Charity Research Award
nfpResearch is providing small charities with an opportunity to receive a £10,000 research project for free.
The nfpResearch team will work with the successful applicant to make sure their charity and research goals are met.
Applicants must have an income under £1 million per year.
Free Community Health Screening
On the following dates, healthcare professionals will provide health screenings for anyone over 40 who lives, works or studies in Barnet. They will check blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and height, weight and body mass index (BMI).
Friday 13 January
Time: 10am to 4pm
Location: New Barnet Library, 1 Lawton Rd, London, Barnet EN4 9BS
Friday 27 January
Time: 10am to 4pm
Location: Centre of Excellence, 4/5 The Concourse, Colindale, London NW9 5XB
You don't need to be registered with a GP.
Finchley Lido Leisure Centre Redevelopment
Barnet Council wants to hear from locals about the potential redevelopment and relocation of Finchley Lido Leisure Centre, part of the Better franchise.
They're asking residents to fill in their online survey to gather information about how the leisure centre could better serve the community.
Take part in a charity Super.Mkt
Local charities are welcomed to join the launch of a Charity Super.Mkt in Brent Cross with Wayne Hemingway and Maria Chenoweth in February.
The Super.Mkt brings charities together to sell second-hand clothes to raise funds. All you need to bring is clothes and staff, the rest will be handled by Hemingway Design.
When: Friday 3 February
Where: Ex-TopShop at Brent Cross
Share your organisation's story
The new year means new opportunities! As always, Charity Times has space for content and they're very keen to hear from 'not the usual suspects': underrepresented groups, small charities, and anyone who has something interesting to say.
Your organisation can take part in creating an opinion piece, week-in-the-life article or a Q&A.
If you would like to take part or want to learn more, email melissa.moody@charitytimes.com
easyfundraising for your organisation
How are third sector organisations fundraising this year? By using easyfundraising!
easyfundraising partners with over 7,000 brands so voluntary groups, CICs, charities and community organisations can receive free funding every time someone shops with them.
Job Vacancies
Peer Copywriter - Inclusion Barnet
Are you a writer with a clear understanding of the social model of disability & the disabled people's movement?
Must have lived exp. (incl. mental health issue/long-term health conditions)
- Copywriter
- 17.5hours per week
- £25k pro rata (£12,000 actual salary)
- Closing 6 Feb 2023
More from Barnet Together
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.
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- 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, email.
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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