News, Funding, Training Opportunities etc for Barnet's VCFSE organisations
Welcome to the Barnet Together Community Organisation Support Newsletter from Inclusion Barnet (1 December 2022).
Happy December! As always, we're excited to bring you this newsletter, with lots of funding opportunities for next year, as well as training, events and opportunities going on in the local area, including the Barnet Together 2023 Fundraising Programme, which you can sign up to now!
Finally, in the run up to Christmas and New Year, we're gathering some good news stories that have happened recently in Barnet. If your organisation is celebrating a recent success, such as winning an award or completing a fantastic project, we want to hear from you! Please email btinfo@inclusionbarnet.org.uk
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
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.
Winter Festival Funding
Barnet Council 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 four 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 Pressures Funds
Compass Wellebing are offering two funds for the Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise sector in Barnet, Enfield, Haringey and more London boroughs.
Their Inequalities Fund and Hospital Admission Avoidance Fund both offer between £5,000 and £50,000 for 12 months.
The Inequalities Fund aims to help organisations tackle under-served communities while the Hospital Admission Avoidance Fund is to support charities whose capacity is stretched.
Deadline: Sunday 8 January
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.
GLA Voter ID Community Grants open for applications
This grants programme is open to all London-based equity-led organisations who can reach those most likely to need photo ID to vote. More details about the grant application process, including the prospectus and guidance can be found here.
Organisations can apply for grants between £10,000 - £15,000.
Deadline: Monday 12 December
More info - Voter ID Community Grants
Related: The GLA have produced this video to support the #novotenovoice campaign.
Gisela Graham Foundation Funding
The Gisela Graham Foundation is a small charity that aims to provide financial support to those in need through providing assistance in specific cases of poverty and poor education.
Charities or corporate bodies can put in applications on behalf of someone they support, with grants usually under £10,000.
Rolling applications for 2023.
Charities Aid Foundation Keystone Fund
The Keystone Fund will allow locally and regionally-focused charities working towards social equity to become more agile in their support for their communities.
Grants between £5,000 and £50,000 will be awarded over 2-3 rounds during 2022-23 to charities adapting their ways of working and bolstering their core building blocks.
Stage 1 applications close Wednesday 23 November. Stage 2 applications open 7 December - 9 January.
Active Spaces Fund
The London Marathon Charitable Trust has announced the new Active Spaces Fund, which is making £5 million available over the next three years to improve spaces and inspire activity in London.
Grants of up to £20,000 are being offered to organisations in London that are helping children and young people and marginalised groups to lead active and healthy lives.
Deadline: Friday 16 December
Training & Events
Grahame Park Christmas Gifts and Toys Swap Shop
Bring your unwanted gifts/toys (in good condition!) and swap for new and second-hand toys and gifts.
TODAY! Thursday 1 December, 'til 7pm at The Old Library, The Concourse, Grahame Park, NW9 5XA.
Barnet Christmas Fayre
The Barnet Christmas Fayre is taking place this Sunday, 4th December from 12pm - 5pm.
Come along to feel the festive cheer, with stalls, craft fayres, Satna's Grotto and much more!
Where: The Bull Theatre, 68 High St, Chipping Barnet, Barnet EN5 5SJ
Understanding Dementia training
Dementia Club UK are working with Barnet to provide a FREE, 1-hour, CPD certified course on Understanding Dementia.
You and your organisation will become Dementia Champions, helping to make Barnet a Dementia Friendly Borough.
Upcoming sessions on Monday 5th and Thursday 15th of December, and Thursday 12th of January.
FREE Papercraft Workshop
Make a beautiful paper Christmas decoration to take home and keep. To register, contact Jan on 020 8200 3014 or by emailing brennan.cct@gmail.com.
Tuesday 6 December, 11am-1:30pm, Grahame Park Community Centre.
Barnet Carers Evening Reception
Barnet Carers are hosting an evening reception, where you can join many local organisations, politicians and carers to celebrate the great work that's happening. Refreshments provided.
When: Tuesday 6 December, 5:30pm Where: 3rd Floor, Global House, Ballards Lane, North Finchley, N12 8NP
Email rhonda.oliver@barnetcarers.org to register or for more information
Specialised Bereavement Training from Mind
Mind in Enfield and Barnet are delivering a free training to support bereaved people in the Barnet community. The training is for those working and volunteering in Barnet.
Participants will develop a deeper understanding around the stages of grief and learn how to support others who are grieving.
Sessions take place on Zoom between 9:30-11:30am on 25th January, 8th February, 22nd February and 22nd March 2023.
To find out more or register, email bereavement@mindeb.org.uk
Working minds - Supporting employers to promote good mental health
Last year, more than 17.9 million working days were lost as a result of stress, anxiety, or depression. While the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is yet to be fully understood, work-related stress is the number one reason given for sick days in the UK.
The Health and Safety Executive is Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety. Their campaign "Working Minds" campaign aims to help businesses recognise the signs of work-related stress and make tackling issues routine.
To find out more including free toolkits and advice, visit Working Minds Employers - Work Right to keep Britain safe.
News & Opportunities
Join the Warm Spaces initiative
Warm Spaces is a community-led initiative where local businesses and community groups provide a welcoming space for residents to stay warm and engage with others in their community.
If you run a business or community, faith or social enterprise organisation, you can join the scheme by offering your space.
Barnet's goal to becoming a dementia-friendly borough
Barnet has been recognised as a community that is committed to becoming ‘dementia-friendly’ by the Alzheimer’s Society, which will help over 5,000 residents living with dementia in the borough.
A ‘Dementia Friendly Community’ is a place that creates an environment where people living with dementia will be confident that they can contribute to community life. Barnet had the sixth highest recorded prevalence of dementia of all the London boroughs and with an ageing population the council expects over 7,000 people to be living with it by 2040.
Join Golders Green Town Team - help shape the town centre
Barnet Council is supporting the establishment of a new Town Team for Golders Green. This independent group of residents, business owners and community representatives will work with the council to co-develop a programme of community events for Golders Green, bringing activity and footfall to the high street.
Find out more about the Golders Green Town Team or email goldersgreentowncentre@gmail.com.
London Festival of Architecture 2023... In Barnet!
Next year, our borough will be home to the London Festival of Architecture, and the organisers are inviting organisations, individuals and businesses from the area to an online briefing session.
You will get to hear what's been planned, as well as opportunities for getting involved. The London Festival of Architecture is a month-long celebration of architecture, exploring the theme of 'In Common' this June.
When: Wednesday 7 December 2022, 4:30-5:30pm
Barnet Trees for Streets
Barnet is the latest London borough to join Trees for Streets, the national tree sponsorship scheme from the charity Trees for Cities.
The scheme enables residents and businesses to get involved in getting more trees planted in their local area.
Thanks to match funding from the Mayor of London, for every tree sponsored by a resident or business between now and December 2023, another tree will be planted.
Support local businesses this Christmas
When shopping for Christmas presents this year, why not stay local and support some of Barnet's environmentally-focused initiatives?
Helpful Kids creates gifts and toys for children from handmade and sustainable materials.
The Flower Bank is a zero-waste enterprise that sells re-purposed flowers.
The Incredible Edible book is all about how residents can grow food to support the local area, and features Incredible Edible Barnet's Wendy Alcock!
Covid 19 autumn vaccines for frontline workers
Frontline staff can now arrange their Covid 19 Autumn vaccines by visiting the NHS website.
Job Vacancies
Finance Manager - Young Barnet Foundation
Are you passionate about numbers and enjoy keeping accurate records of income and expenditure?
Young Barnet Foundation are looking for a part-time Finance Manager to helps smooth the running of the organisation. The successful candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a willingness to organise and manage a wide-ranging workload.
Part-time: 14 - 28 hours
Salary: £35,000 pro-rata (depending on experience)
Deadline: Monday 5th December
Community Projects Lead - Grange Big Local
Peas in a Pod Consulting are recruiting a Community Projects Lead on behalf of Grange Big Local.
The successful candidate will be an influential and effective communicator who can provide clear instructions and expectations for their teams and drive work productivity and efficiency.
Hours: 28-35 per week (flexible)
Salary: £35-£40k pro-rata (depending on experience)
Trustees - Young Barnet Foundation
Young Barnet Foundation are looking for two new trustees to support advocate for their work with young people in Barnet.
They're particularly interested in candidates with a financial background, or knowledge of the education sector in Barnet.
Deadline: Friday 6th January
Awards
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
You will need to complete a nomination form (PDF, 138KB)
Once completed, email your form to mayor@barnet.gov.uk
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.
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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- 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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