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 8 December 2022
Our Next Meeting
Barnet VCFSE Environmental NetworkThursday 15 December, 10.30 - 12 noon
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 Thursday 15 December, 10.30 - 12noon. On the 15 December we'll also be producing our final newsletter of 2022, which will be an end of year round up of Good News from the Barnet Voluntary, Community, Faith & Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector, so if you have any news to share, please email anything through by Monday 11 December.
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. These Network meetings are now receiving administrative support from Stonegrove Community Trust through funding awarded by the National Lottery Community Fund's Together For the Planet programme. FOR PAST E-NEWSLETTERS
Winter Events...From Heath Hands
Heath Hands have lots of fun festive events to get involved with this winter. Veteran Tree Walk - Wed 14 Dec, 12noon - Meet at the Flagstaff and explore the park's veteran trees Hampstead Heath Christmas Fayre - Sat 17 Dec to Tues 3 Jan - Christmas tree market, festive food and drinks, and a Christmas
market Highgate Wood in Winter - Sat 24 Dec - join the staff of Highgate Wood for a guided tour Heath Hands also has a lot of exciting projects going on, including creating a new learning centre, which you can read about on the Heath Hands Website.
Learn about...West London Wildlife
This weekend in Richmond is the launch of new book West London Wildlife and a talk about the environment, conservation and biodiversity in West London. The panel will include contributors to the book including nature writers, conservationists, and scientists. Despite the book's title, it features green spaces and wildlife in North West
London too! There's a chapter all about the Darlands Nature Reserve in Barnet written by Roger Tichborne, Mill Hill resident and author of The Barnet Eye blog. Plus one on Hampstead Heath, parts of which are in Barnet. When: Saturday 10 December, 2.30 West London Wildlife launch tickets
Looking for local, sustainable gifts?
Online webinar...Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming
Have you heard of Sustain? They're a group of organisations and communities working together to demand better farming and food production processes and systems. They are holding a webinar on Monday 12 December at 2pm all about Policy, practice and action for local
food growing.
The session will allow you to find out how to work with local authorities to overcome barriers to growing food in towns and cities. Read more about Sustain
Save the date...Going Green Conference
The Directory of Social Change is hosting a Going Green conference, exploring how the charity sector can be more sustainable in its practices. For a sector that takes pride in working towards a better world, charities have been surprisingly slow to commit to more environmentally friendly working practices within their own organisations. Hear from other charities who are in the process of becoming more sustainable, and learn all about budgets, digital sustainability and more! When: Wednesday 8 March Directory of Social Change Going Green Conference
Winter Festival Funding Barnet Council are now accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for community groups to host Winter Festival events between now and the end of February. Funding up to £1,000 available. 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’ Winter Festival Funding
Easyfundraising opportunities
Your organisation could win £5,000 in easyfundraising’s Advent Calendar giveaway! Easyfundraising works with retailers to allow shoppers to donate to charitiy every time they make a purchase. Sign up to easyfundraising today and open their Advent Calendar doors for an automatic entry to win the big prize – what a way to start the ho-ho-holidays! Sign up to easyfundraising here
London Festival of Architecture - get involved
Barnet will be a destination area for the London Festival of Architecture 2023, a month-long celebration of architecture and city-making and will be exploring the theme of ‘In Common’ in June 2023 through a mix of engaging events and public realm interventions. There will be funding from Barnet Council for organisations to put on events during June for the festival. They are very keen for green spaces to be involved and for events (talks, walks, films screenings, art projects etc) held linked to biodiversity, environment, sustainabilty etc. To register your interest contact Sophie Roberts, Programme Manager, London Festival of Architecture.
Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust
The objectives of the Trust are to donate to projects or activities encompassing one of four areas, inc: The conservation of wildlife. The encouragement of a greater understanding of animals. Deadline: Tuesday 10 January
National Garden Scheme - Community Gardens Award
Grants of up to £5,000 are available for the creation of a garden or similar projectwith horticultural focus for the benefit of the local community. The project should aim to bring a community together by creating a space people can share. Deadline: Tuesday 31 January
Warmer Homes energy efficiency grants
The Mayor of London's Warmer Homes programme is in its final months of applications. The scheme offers grants between £5,000 and £20,000 for home energy efficiency improvements such as heat pumps, draught proofing or solar energy installation.
Training Sessions
from Barnet Together
The Barnet VCFSE Environmental Network is just one of the many initiatives Inclusion Barnet does as part of its Community Organisation Support work for the Barnet sector as part of the Barnet Together partnership. Another area of our work is hosting training sessions on a variety of topics with our partners at Young Barnet Foundation, Volunteering Barnet and Barnet Council. Do get in touch with Ellen with any suggestions for other topics for training that you would be interested in. In the meantime, here are some coming up... Barnet Together 2023 Fundraising Programme We're excited to announce our 2023 Fundraising Programme, kicking off the new year 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. Read more - Barnet Together 2023 Fundraising Programme
Understanding Dementia - free training for businesses Dementia Club UK has been commissioned by the council to provide a free, 1-hour, CPD-certified course on understanding dementia. The online course is aimed at organisations and businesses that need to create or improve their current policies around ensuring the best customer and staff experience in situations involving those living with dementia. The training will cover what dementia is, how to interact with someone living with dementia, how
to become a dementia-friendly business and much more. This training is being delivered on multiple dates from January to February. Book now - Free Undertanding Dementia training
Join Golders Green Town Team to help shape the new town centre Barnet Council is supporting the establishment of a new Town Team for Golders Green, an independent group of residents, business owners and community representatives. The group will work with the council to co-develop a programme of community events for Golders Green, bringing activity and footfall to the high street. Golders Green Town Team - find out more or email goldersgreentowncentre@gmail.com Culture Strategy 2023 – 2028 engagement Barnet Council want to co-produce an exciting, ambitious, and fun Culture Strategy that puts Barnet on the map and celebrates its
creativity, heritage, and community. They plan to promote Barnet as a significant cultural destination and to be recognised as a borough of fun. The Council would like to hear what culture means to you, no idea or concept is off limits., and they invite all residents, community groups, local businesses and creatives, to come and take part in the development of this strategy. This is your Culture Strategy. Get involved: Barnet's Culture Strategy Public Rights of Way - Public Path Orders Policy consultation Public Rights of Way (PRoW) are types of public highway that are legally recognised and protected and include Footpaths, Bridleways and Restricted Byways. Barnet Council are seeking your views on the draft PPO policy, which sets out the council’s approach to requests for changes to Public Rights of Way across the borough, including the criteria, requirements, approach to processing applications and charges. Deadline: Monday 19 December 2022 Public Rights of Way - Public Path Orders Policy consultation >> The full list of live Barnet Council consultations, including more
with an environmental perspective.
Civic Awards 2023 nominations Nominations for the Civic Awards 2023 are now open. We're looking for people who deserve recognition for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the borough. You can nominate individuals or groups, living or working within Barnet. You must submit your nomination before the 31 December 2022 Once completed, email your form to mayor@barnet.gov.uk For more informaton on the Barnet Civic Awards
The Barnet Group's Community Awards 2022
Entries for The Barnet Group's 2022 Community Awards are now open! This year we want to recognise and truly thank all our residents that have gone above and beyond in supporting their fellow neighbours across our communities. We also want to take the time to appreciate the hard work of local community groups and the voluntary sector in supporting our elderly and most vulnerable in Barnet. If you know of someone or any group you want to thank, now is the time to nominate them for a community award. The Categories are: - Good Neighbour Award
- Volunteer of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year (under 25)
- Group of the Year (community or resident association)
- Voluntary Sector Organisation or Charity of the Year
- COVID-19 Inspirational person of the year
Click here to make a nomination online. The closing date for nominations is 9 January 2023, with the winners announced at our awards
ceremony on 23 January 2023.
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