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Ellen Cheshire, Community Organisation Support Lead
ellen@inclusionbarnet.org.uk 25 May 2023
Our Next Meeting
Barnet VCFSE Environmental NetworkWednesday 22 June, 2pm - 3:30pm
If you've already been to a Barnet VCFSE Environmental Network meeting then you'll automatically receive a MS Teams link for our next meeting on Wednesday 22 June, 2pm - 3:30pm. At this meeting we'll be joined by Andy Tipping, Barnet Council's Trees and Woodlands Manager to talk us through their new tree planting policy that aims to plant 5,000 trees by 2028 as part of the council’s goal to become one of London’s most sustainable boroughs.
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. If you have any topics you would like to raise/discuss at future meetings, do let Ellen know. FOR PAST E-NEWSLETTERS
Download and use...Thames 21's River
Ranger App
Downloadable guides...Walking in Barnet
To align with National Walking Month, Fit & Active Barnet (FAB) has recently launched a ‘Walking in Barnet’ guide – downloadable here. Printed copies of the guide have been distributed to social care providers and community venues such as pharmacies, GP surgeries and leisure centres. We’d be grateful if you could please kindly help us raise awareness of the guide and walking opportunities in the borough via your contacts and networks.
Barnet Insight & Intelliegnce Tools
As part of Barnet Together's recent series of fundraising training programme, we ran a session on where to find insights and statistics on Barnet. These are invaluable in planning your activities and demonstrating need to funders. We have the session with Debra from the Young Barnet Foundation and Matt Boxall, Insight & Intelligence Technical Lead at Barnet Council. Do get in touch with Ellen if you'd like a copy of the recording and presentation. Here are some links to online tools: Barnet Community Insight
Open Barnet
CENSUS 2021 Maps
CENSUS Custom Area Profiles
Do you need help?Care Leavers Project
Could you offer some work experience to care leavers (age 18 -24) interested in horticultural, this could include tasks such as planting, weeding, harvesting to general plant care. If so, complete this survey or contact Helen via email helen.phillips@barnet.gov.uk to discuss further.
Free building materials...Builder Depot Charitable Donations Programme
Brent Cross Town Anniversary Fund 2023
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
The Cobb Charity offers grants to small "up and coming" charities working throughout the UK. The funding is for educational projects that encourage the awareness and application of environmental care and sustainability. Funding amounts are at the discretion of the Trustees. Application forms are available on request from the Cobb Charity and can be submitted at any time. Tel: 01223 977919
info@cobbcharity.org
London Marathon Trust - Active Spaces Fund
Funding available from £5,000 to £50,000 for projects that will improve and activate spaces, places and facilities in London that will help the least active children and young people and marginalised groups and communities to lead active and healthy lives. Both capital and revenue funding can be requested for a range of projects inc building projects and staff posts. Deadline: Friday 7 July
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 with their community. Apply at least 4 weeks before the proposed event More information and how to apply for Community Event Funding
Have your say on new ‘Superloop’ bus route The new express bus service would boost connection times between Hendon and Finchley but also see an existing local service scaled back, reports Simon Allin, Local Democracy Reporter for Barnet Post. The limited-stop X183 express service would run between Harrow and North Finchley, forming one part of a new circular network linking outer London town centres, hospitals, schools and transport hubs. Read more about the Superloop bus route and take part in the consultation by Monday 12 June.
Housing Related Strategy consultations Barnet Council are currently reviewing four of their housing-related of strategies and policies that are aimed at improving the availability, quality, and sustainability of housing in the borough. They want to hear your views on these updated strategies and our updated policy for allocating social housing in Barnet: - Housing Strategy
- Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy
- Housing Allocation
Scheme
- Tenancy Strategy
Read more about the Housing Related Strategies and have your say
Deadline: 31 May 2023
Local Flood Risk Management Strategy consultation The climate is changing and flooding is likely to become more frequent and intense. Severe flooding causes many negative impacts, such as property damage, mental health, social wellbeing and even danger to life. The aim of the strategy is to work in partnership with local communities and organisations responsible for managing flooding in order to better understand and reduce, local flood risk in Barnet. The LFRMS is a key statutory document which explains how different types of local flood risk will be managed within the London Borough of Barnet for a six-year period. Barnet Council want your views on our draft strategy for 2023 - 2029. Read more about the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy consultation
Deadline: 23 June 2023
DCMS launches programme to help charities win public contracts If you are interested in the above opportunity or think that these kind of tenders may be in your future then do check out the government-funded programme launched to help voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) in England bid for and win public sector contracts. As part of the programme, charities and social enterprises will be offered a range of webinars, short and long courses which will be delivered by SSE. Participants can also access an online hub that contains resources on how to engage in public sector procurement. Find out more about this public contract programme from the DCMS
Sociable Play Street – Lodge Lane N12 Barnet Post reports on a pilot scheme to introduce Play Streets across Barnet since March
2023. The Sociable Play Street on Lodge Lane N12 will operate on the last Sunday of every month until September, with the road closed to traffic between 3 and 5pm so that we can become a sociable, safe street again, without traffic and with games for children and adults to play.
Get Involved in the Clean Air Day Challenge Ahead of Clean Air Day on 15 June the Mayor of London is calling on young people across London to help lead the way in celebrating clean and healthy air for everyone. For Clean Air Day 2023 they’ve launched an exciting new challenge for young Londoners, aged 4 to 14, to create poster designs to show exactly why healthy air is so important to them and for our city. By taking part London’s children will have the chance to have their designs featured as part of this year’s Clean Air Day
celebration – on posters across London or on the Mayor of London social media channels. The Clean Air Day challenge is open now and the deadline for entries is 29 May. Find out more about the Clean Air Day Challenge and see how to apply.
Barnet Council confirms new system of governance at Annual General Meeting Barnet councillors agreed to change the council’s constitution and formally move from a committee system of governance to a cabinet and scrutiny system at the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 23 May. The move is integral to the Council administration’s commitment to ensure decision-making is more transparent, efficient, and accountable. It is also part of a package of new constitutional measures to help increase public participation in local democracy. These new measures include Public Question Time at Full Council meetings, introducing deputations from residents on matters of local concern
at Cabinet meetings, and engaging residents in the scrutiny of local services. The new cabinet portfolios include Family Friendly Barnet, Community Wealth Building, Equalities and Diversity, Environment & Climate Change and Culture, Leisure, Arts & Sport. The portfolios each provide specific focus on key priorities including ensuring Barnet is the best place in London to raise children, on reducing poverty, on tackling inequalities and climate change and creating a Borough of Fun. Read more on the
changes via Barnet Council website
Senior Community Officer, Health Groundwork London are seeking a Senior Community Officer to shape and deliver the Barnet Health Champions project into its next phase. Location: Office locations in East Barnet and Waterloo. Some project work across Barnet. Contract: Fixed until the end March 2024 (with a view to extend, subject to funding) Salary: £28,000 Hours: 37.5 hours/week Closing date: Tuesday 30 May More infromation on this Senior Community Officer role
Pupils to create own outdoor classroom at East Barnet School Congrats on scooping first prize in a “Let’s Go Zero” carbon emissions competition to create a sustainable educational facility at East Barnet Secondary with its own allotment and composting area. The school is getting help from the IKEA home furnishings store, which ran the competition with Ashden climate solutions charity and is helping the project get off the ground, as it were. The outdoor classroom would also be a place where pupils from all year groups have some quiet time in a more relaxed outdoor setting. Pupils have come up with a whizz of an idea to turn an overgrown corner of their school
grounds into an outdoor classroom. Read more about this fantastic initiative via This is Local London.
Watling Park Wildlife Walk Tuesday 30 May, 6 - 7 pm As part of London Rivers Week, Action for Silk Stream is organising a guided walk focussing on the wildlife of the Burnt Oak Brook & Watling Park. Come and find out about plans for wetland creation and river restoration in the park. More details on the Watling Park Wildlife Walk here
How do we meaningfully engage Gen Z in the climate conversation? Wednesday 14 June, 10:00 – 11:30am (online) Campaigns on climate change can generate a mixture of emotions - from passion and motivation to anxiety and despair. Gen Z are leading the conversation on climate action but just 9% of those aged 16-24 feel that they can influence decisions about climate change (YouGov). Media Trust, as part of their Weston Communicating Climate Programme, have teamed up with global advertising agency Dentsu and Carat for a free masterclass on ‘Understanding your audience: How to
engage Gen Z in the climate conversation’.
Designed for climate and environmental charities, this session will help you understand and gain inspiration on how to effectively engage Gen Z in the climate conversation and harness their passion to become agents of change.
You’ll receive practical tips on how to segment your audience, learn from insights and tailor your messaging to more effectively mobilise and engage young people in the climate conversation. Book your place on Media Trust's event: How do we meaningfully engage Gen Z in the climate conversation?
World Refill Day 2023 - Friday 16 June A day dedicated to encouraging everyone to choose to reuse, making one small change to their everyday routine to reduce single-use plastic. Check out our top tips for getting started here, or if you're already a seasoned reuser, share with friends and encourage them to get involved.
Learn more and be inspired about at ‘The Global Reuse Summit’, a FREE digital event for change-makers, business leaders, policymakers and innovators to learn, share and be inspired. Hosted LIVE on June 16th by City to Sea founder, and award-winning campaigner and author, Natalie Fee, we’ll be taking you on a journey and creating a shared vision of the future we want and need to see. You’ll have the opportunity to hear from speakers from the Ellen Mac Arthur Foundation, Break Free From Plastic, M&S, Upstream Solutions and
Greenpeace as well as some incredible community groups and activists from around the world. Don’t miss out on your FREE ticket! Sign up and join us for the whole event, or tailor it you your interests (full programme coming soon). The event will take place between 12pm-4pm (UK time) on Friday 16th June.
Proms at St Jude’s Festival 2023 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. Among the Festival's guided walks are those exploring Kenwood, venerable trees in the Artisan Quarter of the Suburb, Constable's Hampstead and
the Suburb's Central Square. In the Literary events strand, Henry Dimbleby, founder of the Leon restaurant chain, government adviser and author of the radical National Food Strategy, takes us behind the scenes, revealing what shapes the modern diet, why the global food system is leading us into disaster and what can be done about it. He'll be in conversation with Sheila Dillon talking about his new book Ravenous. Proms at St Jude's runs from 24 June to 2 July 2023, and full listings are here.
The Friends of Tudor Park invite you to the Barnet Vale Festival 25 June, 11:00 -16:00 A free drop-in community event at the dilapidated but superb Art Deco pavilion in Tudor Park, Clifford Road, Barnet EN5. It is organised by “The Friends of Tudor Park and Pavilion”, a group aiming to refurbish the pavilion as a new multi-functional hub for the community. The Festival will have live music, talks, sports demos and catering; and workshops from 11am to 4pm including: - Children’s activities: making models, pavilion drawing,
face-painting and treasure trail
- A display on the pavilion’s past and what it could become
- Opportunities to suggest what the new hub should include
- The Flower Bank: growing your own veg
- Incredible Edible: you won’t believe what you can eat
- Pavilion memories: local people record their stories
Save the Date for the second Barnet Together Alliance Conference
Join us for the second Barnet Together Alliance Conference Monday 2 October, 9am – 4.05pm Theme: Stronger Together: Addressing inequalities in Barnet Keynote speakers • Workshops • Marketplace
Networking • Meet the funders Followed by Then tea and cake until 5pm Address: RAF Museum, Hendon Formal invitation and agenda to follow
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