Issue No. 17 - 5th November 2015
Welcome to a new edition of the Evelyn Oldfield Unit e-bulletin! We bring you news and updates from the refugee and migrant sector. As you read on, you will find a range of information about current events you can participate in, job & volunteer opportunities and free resources to help your charity to grow.
We have the following news to share with you: - We need a tenacious Chair who will be able to make a commitment to the Unit and devote around 1 day a month.
- We are inviting MRCOs to take part in our Brain Trust pilot programme - find out more about it here.
- You might be interested in some of the sessions our refugee youth project delivers. Details here.
- We offer free deskspace for up to one year to London based Black, Asian Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) groups. Read more about it here.
The Evelyn Oldfield Unit Team The Evelyn Oldfield Unit has achieved the following Quality Standards: |
EOU Events & Notices
Invitation to Work towards PQASSO and Investors in People (IIP) Quality Assessment
The Director of EOU has been licensed to provide training and mentoring to voluntary and community organisations on implementing quality mark on Practical Quality Assurance Systems for Small Organisations (PQASSO) produced by the Charities Evaluation Services (CES) and are serving as a panel member of the Investors in People (IIP). If your organisation is interested in acquiring a quality standard or would like to explore more about PQASSO and IIP or other Quality Standards, please contact Mulat Haregot, Director, on 02076974101 or at mulat@evelynoldfield.co.uk
CHAIR VACANCY at EOU
We need a tenacious Chair who will be able to make a commitment to the Unit and devote around 1 day a month. The person should have the following:
Knowledge and experience - Knowledge and understanding of refugee and migrant sectors and the challenges facing their communities
- Senior management experience in voluntary or community/public sectors, ideally with experience of role of chair
- Knowledge of the principles of governance in the voluntary sector and experience of effective governance
- Experience of managing and appraising people
- Experience in working with people from diverse communities
Skills and personal qualities - Good communication, presentation and influencing skills
- Ability to provide leadership, adopt a strategic overview of the organisation and to steer it through the coming years
- Ability to establish respectful and trusting relationships with colleagues
- Patience, fairness, sound judgement and decisiveness
- Ability to maximise efficient contribution from the Board of Trustees
To apply: Please send your CV, a covering letter outlining your reasons for applying and the completed equal opportunities monitoring form to:
Mulat Haregot, Director and Company Secretary, Evelyn Oldfield Unit, Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London N7 6PA or email: mulat@evelynoldfield.co.uk
If you would like to discuss this position, please call the current chair Tahera Aanchawan on 07779307337 or Mulat Haregot, Director on 0207 697 4101 or 07914 764955
Board of Trustees Vacancies at EOU
EOU is looking to attract applications from individuals with a background in finance, human resources, law, public relations and fundraising experience and/or knowledge of grass roots community development and above all a willingness to explore new ways of working. If you are interested in joining us and would like to know more, you can visit our website at www.evelynoldfield.co.uk or contact our Director, Mulat Haregot on mulat@evelynoldfield.co.uk or call on 0207 697 4101. To apply: Please send your CV and covering letter outlining your reasons for applying to:
Mulat Haregot, Director and Company Secretary, Evelyn Oldfield Unit, Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London N7 6PA or email: mulat@evelynoldfield.co.uk
Brain Trust - pilot programme
Following the Greater London Authority's support for Migrant & Refugee Community Organisations over the past 4 years, the Evelyn Oldfield Unit, Refugee Council, Red Ochre have now teamed up together to further support MRCO organisations to become more financially and organisationally sustainable.
We are inviting you to take part in a pilot to increase the scope and scale of your social impact and to develop the social enterprise model as an option for sustainable organisational growth.
This pilot programme will take place over 6 months, starting soon, with training sessions every two weeks. You will have a chance to work on business and strategic planning, develop an action plan relevant to your organisation and learn how to achieve financial sustainability.
Groups will be chosen for this pilot programme if they can show evidence of commitment, a capacity to grow and evidence of desire to become more entrepreneurial. Each candidate will have to devote up to 1/2 a day a week to attending the course and then to embed the learning in their organisation.
If you fulfil these criteria:
1. Are you incorporated?
2. Have you earned some of your revenue in the last 2 years? These may include sales of training, products, services, research or consultancy, or even sponsorship agreements.
3. If becoming a social enterprise interest you, are you ready to invest some time in this?
4. Have you worked in partnerships and collaborations before?
please contact us to find out more at mulat@evelynoldfield.co.uk or on 0207 697 4100.
Calling all community groups and organisations supporting young refugees Evelyn Oldfield Unit's youth project is designed for young people with refugee background. Part of our work is about building and strengthening the psychological wellbeing and physical health of the young people. Through our free workshops and events we aim to raise awareness about the importance of psychological wellbeing and we also run activities such as sports and arts that are culturally suitable for the group of youth aged 14-18. Working with different immigrants and asylum seekers and refuges, we understand the cultural differences between each group. Hence, our sessions and workshops are tailored with this point in mind.
As part of these activities we can organise and deliver free workshops to the young people in the community (details on venue location and times convenient to groups to be discussed further) or invite the young people to attend our free events in Islington where our offices are based. EOU will arrange a session with a topic chosen by your community (whichever topic from our agenda the young people would benefit the most). Please follow the link to our project: http://evelynoldfield.co.uk/our-projects/the-key-project/ Do get in touch if you would find this useful and would like to discuss this further. Please also help us to reach new groups by passing this email offer onto any groups that you think may benefit from this.
If your organisation is interested in liaising with the EOU's project or would like to learn more about the activities please contact Mariya at mariya@evelynoldfield.co.uk or on: 0207 697 4103 
Need free deskspace plus support?
The Enhance Project at Resource for London on Holloway Road can provide small and emerging London based Black, Asian Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) groups with free deskspace for up to one year. Funded by the City Bridge Trust, the Enhance project can offer both a free desk and support via the Evelyn Oldfield Unit to help smaller community groups get established. To apply, please contact Alexandra at alexandra@evelynoldfield.co.uk or on 0207 697 4105
FREE ENGLISH CLASSES
→Would you like to speak English better?
→Would you like to gain more confidence in speaking with your neighbours or in approaching the local government?
→Would you like to improve your chances in getting a job?
Then come to our free English classes in Holloway Road. Every Monday, from 6pm to 8pm, our dedicated teachers will help you reach the next level in your English skills.
This English class has been developed thanks to the e3 Project – learn English anytime, anywhere. As we noticed an increased demand from our students regarding the importance of learning English and to be able to communicate with people from outside their communities, we decided to start this special side project.
If you know anyone who is interested to learn new skills and improve their English skills and they would like to overcome the communication barrier, please refer them to our free English classes.
Our English language tutors will be more than happy to help them with anything they need.
Please contact Alexandra for more information on 0207 697 4105 or atAlexandra@evelynoldfield.co.uk
The English class takes place every Monday, 6pm to 8pm, at the Resource for London, in 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA.
Non-EOU Events
True Heart Theatre presents a charity-fundraising Gala Recital TALES FROM EAST AND WEST - Best-beloved Arias, Lieder and Chinese Art Songs with Soprano NANCY YUEN.
For bookings and for more information please go to:
www.NancyYuenGala.eventbrite.co.uk.
When: Friday, 6 Nov 2015 7.30pm
Where: The Steiner Theatre, 35 Park Road London NW1 6XT. £50 / £25
NATECLA London's Autumn Conference When: Friday 6 November 2015, from 12:30 to 19:00
Where: City and Islington College, Centre for Lifelong Learning, 42 Blackstock Road, London, N4 2DG The theme is 'Politics, Participation and Prevent' and we are offering workshops, stalls and activities to support ESOL practitioners to feel more confident teaching in the current ESOL context. Come away with practical teaching tools and a better understanding of our roles in supporting ESOL students. Refreshments included! More information here.
One day workshop: The Fear of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) as grounds for seeking asylum
When: Wednesday 11 November 2015, 8.45 a.m – 5.30 p.m
Where: St Aldates Room, Oxford Town Hall, St Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1BX
REGISTER: www.oxfordrightsworkshops.co.uk/product/fgmc-workshop/
Fee: £200. The fee includes tuition, workshop materials, lunch and refreshments. This workshop will introduce participants to the types of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM); the laws against FGM in the UK and international law; the countries from where you may expect to receive asylum seekers; the potential health risk that result from FGM; how the fear of FGM is grounds for claiming asylum, constitutes child abuse, and where the claimant is an adult, FGM amounts to torture, inhumane and degrading treatment.
Topics reviewed will teach participants about the practice of FGM and its potential physical and psychological consequences. Participants will engage with UK case law on FGM; learn to improve interviewing techniques; to provide imp representation to clients by engaging specialized County of Origin Information (COI) expert statements; and to anticipate and counter arguments for rejecting asylum claims based on FGM/C that may be mounted by Home Office Presenting Officers (HOPO).
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Mental Health - one day workshop
When: Tuesday November 17th, 2015
Where: Airport Church, 311 Hatton Road, Bedfont TW14 QS This one day workshop is designed for anyone who works in a supportive role for women at risk. It is for those who wish to gain better insight into mental health and its affect on victims of domestic violence. We will explore basic domestic violence awareness and the attitudes associated with mental health, along with the myths around both. You will learn how a victims mental health problems can be triggers for abuse by their partners and how to best support your clients. We will cover key guidelines of good practice in support of women with mental health difficulties and how service providers can help victims of domestic violence. This course will equip delegates on how to approach both issues with clients and how you can improves your services.
This course does not give you in-depth training on safety planning and risk assessment.
Course objectives:
1. To gain basic awareness of the impact of domestic violence on a women's mental health;
2. To learn about the myths and realities with respect to mental health and domestic violence;
3. To gain knowledge of appropriate avenues for your client to access proper treatment and care;
4. To develop skills in working with survivors who have mental health support needs
5. To increase best practice working with women and girls experiencing dual issues.
6. To develop an understanding of key guidelines to support women experiencing mental health difficulties.
Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the workshop.
Course fee: £75.00
Registration: 8:30-9:00am
Teaching: 9:00 am – 4:30pm
Tea/Coffee and Light Lunch will be served.
If you're interested in this workshop, please submit your interest at lisamathieson@brooksoflife.org.uk.
Annual Lecture & Debate: 'How can Faith Communities Respond to Disaffection and Violence among Young People?'
When: Tuesday, 17th November 2015, 6pm to 8.30pm
Where: The Henry Thomas Lecture Hall at London Metropolitan University (Tower Building, 166-220 Holloway Road, London N7 8DB) Guest Speakers:
Bishop of Fulham Jonathan Baker, Church of England
Christine Kyriacou, Targeted Youth Support, Islington Council
Sadiq Yusuf, Muslim Welfare House
Shawdon Smith, Choices (voluntary youth support organisation)
Police Borough Commander Catherine Roper Islington Faiths Forum is a community partnership of faith-based organisations working together to assist the local community. We work to support inter faith initiatives & dialogue throughout the Borough and across London. Website: www.islingtonfaithsforum.org.uk To register for this event please email: info@islingtonfaithsforum.org.uk
Registration is necessary to help us plan for refreshments and food.
Chaplaincy contact: Fr Craig Barber - c.barber@londonmet.ac.uk
Imkaan Accredited Course: Understanding forced marriage and 'honour-based' violence
*Gateway Qualifications Level Two
The above course is FREE to women's organisations in London by ASCENT, a project of the pan-London Violence Against Women and Girls Consortium
-18 & 19 November 2015 Amnesty International, 25 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EA
-10 & 11 February 2016 Amnesty International, 25 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EA
The course aims to:
· Place the issues of forced marriage and so-called 'honour-based' violence in the wider context of violence against women and girls
· Examine the impact on survivors of forced marriage and 'honour-based' violence of intersections between patriarchy, racism and colonialism, and other oppressions
· Examine commonly held myths and assumptions around culture and identity
· Explore the dynamic nature of risk in individual situations
· Develop participants' knowledge, skills and confidence when working with those affected by forced marriage and 'honour-based' violence
· Examine legal and support options available to survivors
To book email bookings@imkaan.org.uk for further details and a booking form.
ARVAC annual conference and AGM
When: Thursday 19th November 2015
Where: London Welsh Centre, 157-163 Grays Inn Road London WC1X 8UE
Entry is FREE but advanced registration is essential
Register now here!
The Essentials of Inducting and Training Your Volunteers
When: Tuesday 24th November 2-5pm
Where: West Euston Partnership in Euston
This free introductory-level training will give you all you need to know about inducting and training your volunteers well - giving them the best start with you for a great volunteering experience.
And helping you to avoid many problems down the line!
By the end of the session you will come away with a realistic action plan for how you can adjust or improve your training and induction process and how to monitor its success.
To book your place and to find out more information have a look at Eventbrite.
In the thick of it: what it's really like working for an MP
When: Tuesday 24 November 6.30pm to 8pm
Where: Skeel Lecture Theatre, People's Palace, Mile End Campus, Queen Mary University of London, London, E1 4NS
What do MPs' staff really do? Are they bag carriers? The power behind the throne? MPs in waiting? Substitute social workers? Gatekeepers? Descriptions vary, some more flattering than others…
Join us for a lively evening at Queen Mary University of London discussing the realities of working for an MP. In a demanding, sometimes insecure, environment, find out how staff ensure MPs are well-supported to address constituents' concerns and party political needs, while dealing with daily pressures and challenges.
Speakers providing insights and anecdotes from behind the scenes at the House of Commons include: - Imran Ahmed – Parliamentary Adviser to Hilary Benn MP
- Janet Walker – Parliamentary Assistant to Tom Tugendhat MP
- Patrick Diamond – lecturer in Public Policy, Queen Mary University & former Special Adviser to Lord Mandelson (Chair)
As well as an insight into the day to day work of Parliament, attendees will also be able to access information about careers in Parliament.
You can register via Eventbrite!
Nominations for this year's Women On the Move Awards are now open!
The Awards celebrate and support the contribution that migrant and refugee women, the media and their champions can make towards facing down prejudice and inspiring others.
Over the years we have recognised some incredible women. We are sure there is much more brilliant work that is being done by courageous women from migrant and refugee backgrounds in communities across the UK.
Who is your inspirational woman? It is easy to nominate someone at the website womenonthemoveawards.org.uk/nominate.
Nominations are now open for Woman of the Year and Young Woman of the Year - the deadline is on Monday 23rd November, so don't delay! Nominate today!
BUILDING A MEASUREMENT FRAMEWORK: AN INTRODUCTION FOR CHARITIES
When:10 December 2015, 10am - 4.30pm
Where: NPC, 185 Park Street, London, SE1 9BL
Price: From £295
WHAT IS IT ABOUT? Proving your impact is a huge advantage in this current climate, with results and value for money coming under increasing scrutiny. Led by our expert measurement team, this workshop will take you through our four pillar approach, helping you decide what to measure, and which methodology and tools to use. With a group size of no more than 15, the workshop will be interactive and hands-on. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. The training will help you to: - Understand the terminology, concepts and definitions
- Identify intended and unintended social impacts
- Develop and use a theory of change
- Prioritise your outcomes for measurement
- Choose the right level of evidence
- Decide when to collect data and from whom, and how to sample
- Select or develop qualitative and quantitative tools
- Analyse and communicate your findings
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? The training is an introductory session and assumes no prior knowledge. It is aimed at those who have no—or limited—experience of impact measurement, and is relevant for all charities new to this area and looking for guidance.
Book your place here!
International Youth Centre is planning to organise a free Christmas Party in December for children from low income families in Hackney.
This is a free event and we will be grateful if you could link us with any organisation/ individual who could support the event.
Do you know that Hackney has the third highest rate of child poverty in London, with 36.8% of children in Hackney are affected by poverty.( Hackney Council 2011) * Families with children living in poverty struggle constantly to make ends meet. * That struggle can be most acute when families need to spend money during Christmas or summer, created desperation and high anxiety both for parents and kids. Support us to organise Christmas Party for Kids!
We would also be very happy to receive any type of donations: toy, food etc.
Please contact Richard at iycentre@googlemail.com if you can help in any way.
Women and Girls Network (WGN) 2015-2016 Training Programme
WGN deliver a comprehensive range of free accredited training courses and Expert Led Seminars. The 2015-2016 Training Programme is funded by London Councils (under the 2nd Tier Ascent Project) and has been developed for front-line female staff, working directly with violence against women and girls (VAWG) affected women in London organisations.
For further information (including application details) and updates about all of the training provided by WGN please visit www.wgn.org.uk/training or follow us on twitter @WomenandGirlsN
Access to the technology you need - for less
Spend less time worrying about technology and more time focusing on your cause.
Systems out of date? tt-exchange connects charities to donations of the latest software, hardware and more, giving you 96% off the retail price on products from the likes of Adobe, Microsoft, Symantec and more.
Find out more about it here.
FREE HR support for your business
Are you a small business based in Hackney?
People Skills can offer you FREE HR support for your business.
Drop in to the Opportunity Hub to have a chat about how we can support your business. We provide practical support for any people management related queries, including, but not limited to:
-Recruiting and interviewing new employees
-Having difficult conversations with a member of staff (they may also be a friend or relative of course)
-Understanding how to use performance appraisals to get the best out of your employees
-Developing the key management skills to grow your people and business
-Making sure you're up-to-date with the latest legal requirements
We can offer on-the-spot advice or put you in touch with one of our professional HR consultants for a more in-depth conversation.
For more information about the free People Skills programme, visit www.peopleskills.org.uk
Study & Research
Fair and consistent? Exploring court-based factors in asylum appeal decision making
in UK Immigration and Asylum Tribunal hearing centres
The study examines differences between First-Tier Tribunal asylum appeals at hearing centres of the Immigration and Asylum Chamber (IAC) across the UK. It is an independent study funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), and led by Dr Nick Gill, Associate Professor in Human Geography at the University of Exeter. The study runs until January 2016 and involves observations of asylum appeal hearings and interviews with a variety of actors involved in the appeals system. All research activities are carried out according to the ethical guidelines set by the ESRC and the University of Exeter.
If you're an asylum seeker and would like to share your experience, please contact
Natalia Paszkiewicz , Associate Research Fellow at the University of Exeter, at N.Paszkiewicz@exeter.ac.uk or on 07949 612646.
Everybody who takes part in this study will be given a £15 voucher as a thank you gift.
London's Poverty Profile 2015 launched
The latest report in the London's Poverty Profile series launched this week.
One of the key findings of the report is that 27% of Londoners live in poverty after housing costs are taken into account, compared with 20% in the rest of England. The majority of people living in poverty in London are in a working family – from 700,000 to 1.2m people in the last decade, an increase of 70%.
The fifth report in the series, London's Poverty Profile 2015 looks at how London has recovered from the recession in terms of unemployment, out-of-work benefit claims and the quality of work available; how poverty and inequality have changed at a time when average incomes have been flat; how London's housing boom is affecting affordability, tenure patterns and housing benefit claims; and how local authorities have been managing their homelessness duty with reduced funds and restrictions due to welfare reform.
London's Poverty Profile is produced by the independent think tank New Policy Institute and funded by Trust for London.
Read all about it here.
Jobs and Volunteering
Volunteer opportunities for women at the Women's Therapy Centre Would you like to volunteer to help support women to access low cost talking therapies?
Gain experience and skills in office administration in a supportive women only voluntary organisation?
• It will involve supporting Therapists and Office Manager in the day to day running of the Centre;
• You will be required to develop excellent communication skills.
• Have a caring and professional attitude at all times.
• Having an eye for detail is essential.
• Using your initiative
Duties include:
• Reception duties - Managing post, telephone calls, greeting clients
• Data entry using bespoke databases
• Stationery orders
• Produce documents - Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Opening up and closing therapy rooms
• Manage Centre's calendar and inbox
• Room bookings
• Taking client payments
• Updates on Social Media – Facebook, Twitter etc
You will receive training and daily travel and lunch allowance
For further details contact: Olayinka Okere, Office and Operations Manager, Tel: 020 7263 6200
Email: appointments@womenstherapycentre.co.uk
www.womenstherapycentre.co.uk
Refugees into Jobs - Careers in: Hospitality and Catering
Refugee Council is currently working with employers offering a range of opportunities to refugees keen to work in Hospitality & Catering sectors. Available roles range of prestigious hotels to high street restaurant chains mainly in Central London. These employers have job opportunities and are keen support and employ our clients who are looking to get paid work.
Please see below a list of current opportunities and requirements. New opportunities becoming available all the time.
Current job opportunities: - Kitchen assistant/porter:
- Basic English
- No experience required
- Full time, 50 hours per week, shift work. Rota is given one month in advance.
- Permanent contract with one month probation period.
- Starts from minimum wage and rising if people want to become supervisors and managers.
- Waiter/Waitress:
- Same as kitchen assistant but good English is required.
- Chef:
- Good English
- Experience required
- Cleaner/Room attendant:
- Basic English
- The shifts typically run from 6am to 2pm or 8am to 4/5pm, 4 or 5pm to midnight, 11pm to 7am
- Permanent
They all offer permanent contract with holiday pay and provide training.
Requirement: Hard working, positive attitude and ability to follow instruction.
If interested, please contact. bahar.nassiri@refugeecouncil.org.uk Tel: 020 7346 1073
Advice Caseworker (Female Applicants Only) with Women and Girls Network
35 hours per week, £25,500 per annum
Women and Girls Network are looking to appoint a highly motivated, skilled and experienced Advice Caseworker to join our Ascent Advice Service for London.
We are looking for a experienced practitioner who will thrive in a multi-cultural feminist environment. You will have a proven track record of working within a multi-agency framework, delivering advice and casework support to women and girls who are experiencing gender based violence and abuse. You will have experience of supporting women to access the support and services they need and to make safe and informed choices within an empowering.
We will provide you regular clinical supervision as well as access to our on-going CPD programme and the opportunity to work in a leading multi-cultural feminist organisation. Closing Date for Applications: 12 noon Monday the 9th of November 2015
Interviews: Monday the 16th of November 2015
Please visit www.wgn.org.uk to download an application pack.
Applications should be returned to humanresources@wgn.org.uk
Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (Female Applicants Only) with West London Rape Crisis Centre
35 hours, £28k per annum
West London Rape Crisis Centre is recruiting for a highly motivated and experienced Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA) to provide high quality specialist support to women (from the age of 18 years) who have experienced recent or historical sexual violence. The ideal post holder will be experienced in working within a multi-agency framework to provide direct and dedicated advocacy support to women survivors of sexual violence within and outside of the criminal justice system. If you have the proven ability of supporting women to access the support and services they need and in making safe and informed choices within an empowering framework then we would like to hear from you.
The post holder will be based mainly in Ealing and will work alongside our team of Advocates. We will provide you regular clinical supervision as well as access to our on-going CPD programme and the opportunity to work in a leading multi-cultural feminist organisation.
To download application packs please go to http://www.wgn.org.uk/join-us/jobs
Applications should be returned to humanresources@wgn.org.uk
Deadline for Applications: 12 noon on Monday 9th November 2015
Interviews will be held on: Monday the 16th of November 2015
Administrator with Asian Women Lone Parents Association (AWLPA)
7 hours a week at £10 per hour from December 2015 (possibly sooner subject to interview and satisfactory references).
Asian Women Lone Parents Association (AWLPA) works to support Asian women who are lone parents, and their children, by providing services that enables them to improve their lives and wellbeing. Through active support we look to empower women to participate in their social, economic, health and physical environment. We are recruiting for a part-time administrator.
The ideal candidate would be motivated, organised and empathetic to the situations affecting single Asian mums in London today. They would have experience of working in an office environment and helping with charity and project administration and be able to complete tasks within deadlines. They must be able to use Microsoft outlook, office and excel and have experience of establishing and setting up electronic and filing systems. The role will require updating and inputting service user information, monitoring and evaluation, helping with project support and service delivery to organise events, activities, workshops, crèche, childcare, writing update reports, answering the phone, liaising with contractors and local partners and updating the charity website and other communication. If you are interested please email: director@awlpa.org for application details. For further information or an informal chat please contact the office on 0207 833 8085 or visit our website www.awlpa.org
Deadline for applications: Monday 16th November 2015
Project Coordinator with Asian Women Lone Parents Association (AWLPA)
18 hours a week at £13 per hour from December 2015(possibly sooner subject to interview and satisfactory references).
Asian Women Lone Parents Association (AWLPA) works to support Asian women who are lone parents, and their children, by providing services that enables them to improve their lives and wellbeing. Through active support we look to empower women to participate in their social, economic, health and physical environment. We are recruiting for a part-time project coordinator to work in the borough of Camden to support single Asian mums to become volunteers and to take part in weekly activities. The ideal candidate would be motivated, organised and empathetic to the situations affecting single Asian mums in London today. They would be bilingual preferably Bengali/Urdu speaking. They would have experience of working with vulnerable women and working with volunteers including support, management, recruitment and training of volunteers. They must be able to organize and develop activities in relation to the women's needs including weekly activities and be able to review, monitor and evaluate project and its outcomes. They must be committed, innovative, organised, pro-active and be able to work with a range of partners and hold a professional manner. If you are interested please email: director@awlpa.org for application details. For further information or an informal chat please contact the office on 0207 833 8085 or visit our website www.awlpa.org Deadline for applications: Friday 20th November 2015
Funding & Grants
London Councils Grants Programme Consultation 2017 - 2021 This consultation exercise will help London Councils decide whether the grants programme should continue past March 2017 and if it does what the priorities of the programme should be from 1 April 2017.
The consultation will also inform London Councils' decisions on any future budget and allocation of resources to projects that deliver the priorities.
This consultation will also inform an equalities impact assessment. The Equality Act 2010 requires public bodies to tackle disadvantage and discrimination[i].Particular groups are covered against discrimination as they have protected characteristics. As such London Councils must must have due regard to effects of these decisions on the nine protected equalities groups. See more at the London Councils website.
Stepping Stones Fund
The second round of the Fund is now open for applications. This programme provides grants and risk finance to enterprising organisations that wish to prepare themselves for social investment in order to improve their social outcomes. There are three strands you can consider:
1. obtain capacity building support that will help you better access social investment in the future
2. pilot new ways, ideas or business models aiming for better social outcomes
3. secure risk finance that can catalyse a social investment package.
The deadline for applications is 12 o'clock on 16th November, 2015.
ISLINGTON COUNCIL'S COMMUNITY CHEST FUNDING FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS 2015/16
Funding of up to £5,000 is available for community organisations that: - Work with Islington residents
- Have an annual turnover of less than £100,000
Priority is given to organisations that have an annual turnover of less than £50,000 and work with people who are experiencing poverty and / or isolation.
There are 3 rounds each year.
The next deadline for applications to the third round of funding in 2015/16 is at
12 noon on Monday 11th January 2016. There will be two information sessions where you can find out more about Islington Council's Community Chest and discuss your project with a Programme Officer. The sessions will be on: - Wednesday 25th November 2015 – 5.00pm-6.30pm
- Tuesday 1st December 2015 -2.00pm-3.30pm
The drop-in information sessions will be at Cripplegate Foundation, 13 Elliott's Place, London N1 8HX (next to Cass Art, where Colebrooke Row meets Essex Road). For more information and to make an application visit: www.cripplegate.org/islington-community-chest/how-to-apply Please ensure you read the guidance for applicants before applying. If you have any questions, please contact: Nikki Wimborne, Programme Officer nikki.wimborne@cripplegate.org.uk / 020 7288 6942
The Jack Petchey Foundation small grants for youth programmes
The Small Grants Fund allows those organisations who are running the Achievement Award Scheme well, to apply for a small grant of up to £750 to enhance their work with young people.
Please note that you must already be running the Achievement Award in your school or club, AND you must have recently nominated a Leader Award winner too. For more information on this see How to Apply.
DM Thomas Foundation for Young People
DMTFYP provides funding for organisations which work to improve the lives of children and young people across Europe. Grants focus on providing equipment, training and support to young people, and are administered through central grants or local funds. To find out more of what is available visit their web pages er of small grant awards to organisations who can tell the story of their patient and citizen involvement and engagement work in a creative and interesting way. Grants are available of up to £1,000 each.
Morrisons Foundation The Morrisons Foundation provides grants towards projects undertaken by registered charities. They is no limit to how much you can apply for, although the project must benefit people in the UK. gh central grants or local funds. To find out more of what is available visit their web pages er of small grant awards to organisations who can tell the story of their patient and citizen involvement and engagement work in a creative and interesting way. Grants are available of up to £1,000 each.
John Lyon's Charity
John Lyon's Charity gives grants to registered charities for the benefit of children and young people. Grants are restricted to the nine London boroughs of Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea and the Cities of London and Westminster. Since 1992 John Lyon's Charity has distributed over £65 million to a large range of services including youth clubs, arts projects, counselling, child care and parental support schemes, sports programmes and academic bursaries. They accept first stage proposals at any time.
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