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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, Community Organisation Support Lead
ellen@inclusionbarnet.org.uk 30 March 2023
Our Next Meeting
Barnet VCFSE Environmental NetworkWednesday 19 April, 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 19 April 2pm - 3:30pm.
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
Read all about it...Barnet's new Tree Planting Policy
The council have recently published their new Tree Policy for 2023 - 2028. They have committed to planting 5,000 trees by 2028, with more targets set for this year as well. This policy is running alongside the council's aim to be Net Zero by 2030. "The council's new Tree
Planting Policy is an essential step towards achieving our goal of becoming one of London's most sustainable boroughs and includes a focus on areas of poor air quality." says Councillor Alan Schneiderman, Chair of Barnet Council’s Climate and Change Committee. Read more about the new Tree Policy
Get creative...Design competition with council for London Festival of Architecture
The London Festival of Architecture has launched a design competition with Barnet Council called 'More Edgware, Less Anywhere'. They are inviting emerging architects, landscape architects and designers to propose their ideas for a new, green town centre in Edgware. Six teams have been shortlisted so far, with brilliant ideas and dreams for the project in Edgware. You can read about each team and their proposals on the London Festival of Architecture
website. More Edgware, Less Anywhere project
Barnet Citizens' Assembly updates
Brief reminder on what the assembly is about: The Citizen’s Assembly on Climate Change will gather 40 residents from across the borough to deliberate, discuss and come up with recommendations on the question: Barnet has declared a climate emergency. What more can we do together to make Barnet more sustainable, now and in the future? What are Show and Share sessions? The sessions will be an opportunity to hear about what happened in the recent Citizens’ Assembly session and what happens next. They will be led by the lead facilitator from TPXimpact, the delivery partners for the Assembly. We will offer space for participants and contributors to join to share reflections in their own words. Each share will be up to 45 minutes duration in the week following the assembly. There will be the opportunity for attendees to ask questions. Sessions will take place remotely via Zoom. Dates are: ● Thursday 23 February, 1pm ● Tuesday 7 March, 11am ● Wednesday 22 March, 1pm ● Monday 3 April, 11am ● Tuesday 25 April, 1pm Please register for the Citizens' Assembly Show and Shares here.
Get involved...Summer Sustainability Fun Day
To celebrate the end of the Citizens’ Assembly in May/June, Barnet Councing are planning a sustainability fun day of events on 16 July. The council are welcoming you all to get in touch regarding holding a stall by filling in the form linked below. When: Sunday 16 July, 11am-3pm (save the date) Register your interest for holding a stall at the sustainability fun day
Get started...Your journey to net zero workshops
Heart of the City is offering an online workshop about how small charities can work towards net zero. The session is designed for small charities funded by City Bridge Trust, who are early on in their sustainability journey, who might not have dedicated sustainability resources. When: Wednesday 26 April, 10am - 11:30am Net Zero workshop
If you’ve got a project that transforms a space in Barnet or brings Barnet Communities together, the crowdfunding platform Spacehive might be a great option for you. Barnet Council may pledge up to 50% to your campaign (up to the maximum of £5,000) . Visit the Crowdfund Barnet website for more information Deadline: Wednesday 12 April
Barnet Council's Community Events Funding
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
The Urban Tree Challenge Fund
Grants starting at £10,000 are available to support planting standard trees, and street trees, in urban and peri-urban areas. Community groups, registered charities, social enterprises and individuals in England can apply. For those that would like to plant trees in 2023/2024. Deadline: Friday 30 June,11:59pm
Join our team!We're hiring a Communications Officer to support Ellen and the communuity organsiation team here at Inclusion Barnet. They will be responsible for creating content for social media, newsletters (like this one!) and blogs, like our recent one on Recycling. Part-time: 3 days a week (homeworking, with option to work from Colindale office) Salary: £25,000 pro rata Deadline: Saturday 22 April Inclusion Barnet Communications Officer Vacancy Our Barnet Together partner, Young Barnet Foundation, are also currently recruiting: Part-Time Member Development Officer. Closing date: 14 April.
Attend the Sustainable City AwardsThe environmental charity Global Action Plan is hosting their annual Sustainable City Awards in May, which will be a great opportunity to hear from other community groups that are making big changes to their local areas! Categories include Public Sector
Campaign of the Year and School of the Year, so come along and be inspired by organisations with a similar mission. When: Wednesday 10 May, 3:30pm, online Register to attend the Sustainable City Awards
Join the team at Heath HandsHeath Hands are recruiting for 3 posts on Hampstead Heath for anyone interested in working on green spaces or in the environmental sector. These include a Project Officer to help develop our wildlife connectivity work, particularly focusing on hedgehogs, an Office Assistant to help our charity run smoothly and casual positions as session leaders to lead practical sessions and community and group
activities. More infofmation on these three roles via the Heath Hands website.
Local Litter Picking: case study neededHave you, or has your organisation, been involved in organised litter picking in your local area? Would you like to share your story in a few words? Volunteering Barnet, part of the Barnet Together Alliance, is looking for a case study example of volunteers engaged in litter picking, to highlight the importance of this role, in the borough’s new volunteering strategy. If you’d like to share a quote on how you or your
organisation has been involved in litter picking, please contact anna.denham@groundwork.org.uk by Wednesday 12th April.
Say thank you to your volunteers The Royal Voluntary Service is hosting the Coronation Champions Awards to recognise amazing volunteers around the country. With eight awards categories, including sustainability and the environment, your volunteers are sure to be eligible. Deadline: Sunday 2 April Royal Voluntary Service Coronation Champions Awards
Get paid to save the planet: Groundwork's New to Nature scheme Groundwork's New to Nature programme offers 12-month paid work placements at a range of interesting organisations such as The Woodland Trust, City of Trees, the National Trust and more! This opportunity is great for young people who might not have access to a career in the environmental
sector, and a brilliant way to get your foot in the door. Check out their website to see a map of where they're hiring... New to Nature vacancies
Petition to remove plastic packaging from fruit and vegOne of our network members has kindly shared this petition to get rid of all the unnecessary plastic that our fruit and vegetables come wrapped in. There's close to 80,000 signatures now, so not far off the 100,000 signatures needed. Do take a look... Sign the petition to remove plastic from supermarket fruit and vegetables
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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