News, Funding, Training Opportunities etc for Barnet's VCFSE organisations ![]() Welcome to the Barnet Together Community Organisation Support Newsletter from Inclusion Barnet (5 May 2022). With the Bank Holiday we've just had, and less than a month until the double Bank Holiday in celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee it's tough squeezing the work in! Once again, I've pulled together a selection of funding, training and other opportunities which I think will interest you. If there's nothing quite right for you then do get in touch and I'll do my best to help find what you're looking for. Voluntary and Community Sector Support Lead, Inclusion Barnet for Barnet Together, get in touch... 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 NewsChurch Grants and Jewish Grants We have just renewed our subscriptions to Church Grants and Jewish Grants. Across these two databases are 100s of Trusts and Foundations who are keen to support Churches/Christian organisations and Jewish organisations. Do get in touch if your organisation falls into any of these categories so I can find those most likely to support you and your projects. ![]() ![]() The W G Edwards Charitable Foundation is an independent grant-making charity, which assists with the provision of care and aims to improve the wellbeing of older people in the UK. Their grants are loosely divided into Health and Community categories: Health and welfare: The Foundation gives grants for refurbishment of residential care housing for the elderly and for building projects which are nearing completion. Trustees also consider the provision of equipment and furniture to enhance care and improve quality of life. Community and innovation: The Foundation supports community initiatives for the over-65s such as exercise classes, horticultural projects and musical therapy. We also consider grants for technology projects aimed at benefitting the over-65s, however we do not fund IT for staff or volunteers. The deadline for applications for the July meeting is Friday 10 June. Music for All 1) David Hughes piano or keyboard award (community project). 2) David Hughes piano or keyboard award (individual). 3) Projects supporting those with learning or cognitive issues. 4) Projects which are based on electric guitars. 5) Recording session with the University of Surrey for diverse community groups. The closing date for this round of award applications will be 27th May 2022. ![]() ![]() ‘Simple’, ‘easy to use', and ‘an effective way to raise money’ are phrases used to describe online funding platform easyfundraising by other voluntary organisations, charities, and CICs. Along with thousands of voluntary organisations, charities and CICs, you could benefit from monetary donations when your volunteers, staff and supporters use the fundraising platform easyfundraising when they shop online. It's quick to set up an easyfundraising account, and then you can make money when your supporters shop at over 6,000 online retailers including eBay, Amazon, M&S, John Lewis, Sainsbury’s and Tesco. Space Youth Services say, “I would definitely recommend it to other organisations as a simple, straightforward way of raising additional funds that require little input and maintenance.” News, Jobs, Training & Events![]() News: Healthier High Streets Barnet Council's Healthier High Streets initiative is looking for local businesses, community organisations, faith groups to get involved. The five areas are:
*If you are based in a Barnet town centre and you open up your toilets to the public, you could receive an annual maintenance fee of between £800 to £1,200 from the council. News: Entries Open for National Lottery Awards 2022 The National Lottery is now accepting nominations for awards recognising individuals or groups in the following categories:
One winner from each category will receive a £5,000 cash prize along with a National Lottery Awards trophy. Individuals and small groups of people across the UK that work or act for a National Lottery funded organisation or have received National Lottery funding can be nominated for an award. Nominations for the 2022 awards will close at midnight on 1 June 2022. ![]() ![]() Jobs: Communications and Engagement Officer x 2 Barnet Council are recruiting two Communications and Engagement Officers (1 year fixed term contract). One specialising in 'Community' and the other in 'Families, Schools and Young People'. Closing date: Sunday 15 May 2022, 5pm Job: Peer Communications and Engagement Officer at Inclusion Barnet Are you great at connecting with people? Are you looking for a great opportunity to showcase and develop your writing and engagement skills? If you have lived experience of disability, which could include a long-term health or mental health condition, then you could really thrive at our inclusive organisation. We are looking to recruit a Full-Time Peer Communications and Engagement Officer role to work closely with our Comms Lead to help bring a fresh energy and greater capacity into our commucations team. £25,000 per year Contract, 12 months, extendable subject to funding. Deadline 30 May 2022 ![]() ![]() Job: Barnet Food Hub Officer Do you have a passion for food and want to be at the forefront of food distribution in Barnet? Barnet Food Hub coordinates the distribution of food to Foodbanks and community groups across the borough. Set up in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this essential service ensures Barnet based foodbanks have the ability to provide sufficient, safe and nutritious food to all those who use their services, whilst also diverting food away from the waste cycle. Full-Time, £24,000 pa Deadline extended to 23 May 2022 Opportunity: Paid website testing sessionsCity Bridge Trust are redesigning their website and want you to be involved. Over the next few months their design agency William Joseph will be undertaking 30-45 minute interviews. These will be paid sessions, with £45 paid to the charity or organisation you represent. You can say exactly what you like during these sessions. ![]() ![]() Training: Bereavement Awareness Training Mind in Barnet and Enfield are delivering a FREE Bereavement Awareness Training to members of the Barnet community who work and support those who are bereaved. By the end of the training you will have gained understanding of grief and bereavement, learnt how to support people when they are grieving, learnt how to support yourself while supporting others. The two hour sessions will be delivered via Zoom. Next dates 2022: Register by emailing your interest at bereavement@mindeb.org.uk Training: 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. This Certified One-Day QA Level 3 - Emergency First Aid at Work training has been organised for the Barnet VCFSE by the Young Barnet Foundation. ![]() ![]() Opportunity: DIVERSO – Improving Career Futures for Young People with Learning Difficulties in London The future for young people is looking tough. Even more so for those marginalised communities – less than 6% of people with a learning difficulty are in paid employment but over 65% want to work. But it shouldn’t be – and needn’t be! The DIVERSO project is supporting young people with learning difficulties in London colleges to improve their early career development by supporting Small & Medium Employers in London to offer them encounters with the world of work. You may not have loads of experience with this group, but that’s okay. Diverso will provide all the support and training you need to provide a hugely valuable experience to a group that needs your help. 4 encounters with employers increases their chance of employment by 100% - you are that difference. Click here to see the difference employers make or email Events: The Queen's Platinum Jubilee 2022 This year sees Her Majesty The Queen become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. To mark this historic 70-year reign, celebrations will take place across Britain over an extended bank holiday weekend. From Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 June, the nation will come together to celebrate this landmark event. And just as in previous jubilee years we expect Barnet to be a blaze of colour. Over 100 applications have been received for street parties, and there are plenty of public community events to take part. Take a look at what's happening. If you are planning any events which you want adding to the Council's website and PR email strategy@barnet.gov.uk If you'd like to gain some insights and top tips on 'How to Plan a Community Event' book for Barnet Boost's online workshop on Tuesday 10 May, 6.30pm. ![]() More from Barnet Together![]() Sign up to Barnet Together Alliance partners' Newsletters...
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