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Voluntary Sector News and Updates Bulletin
October 2024 |
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Welcome to the October edition of the Voluntary and Community Sector Newsletter. Please find information below on a range of funding and training opportunities, as well as local updates and events from across the borough.
Please email voluntarysector@richmond.gov.uk with any newsletter feedback or comments.
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Funding Opportunities
Richmond Council wants to support your local sustainability project
Whether you're starting a new green initiative or expanding an existing one, Richmond Council's climate action microgrants can help.
So far this year, we’ve funded projects like community litter picks, textile repair workshops, eco-sessions for young people, and waste reduction events for families. Your project could be next!
Applying is easy, and there are two more chances to apply this year—submit by Thursday 25 October 2024 for November funding. Visit our website to learn more about the microgrants, how to apply, and contact us with any questions.
the7stars Foundation
the7stars Foundation supports young people, aged 16 and under, who are surviving abuse, living with the effects of addiction, at risk of homelessness or caring for a loved one as a young carer. They are currently accepting applications from voluntary sector organisations delivering social impact projects associated with selected awareness days and will soon be opening for general projects and referrals for individual giving.
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Richmond Council Updates
Free digital signs to promote sustainable public transport
Do you have a screen that can be used to display real time public transport updates for your visitors? TfL are working with PassageWay to provide free digital signs that promote sustainable public transport and active travel at your location by showing real time travel updates with a helpful map that shows the location of train/tube stations, bus stops and e-bikes. This has a broader benefit of providing useful information to potentially vulnerable members of the public. You will be provided with a URL unique to your location that can be displayed on virtually any size screen via a modern web browser.
Richmond Council is keen to get these rolled out to support their priority of becoming net zero boroughs by 2043 and to encourage active and public travel within the community.
Please click here for further information or contact Emily Goodson.
Explore our new hub for community input and updates on climate strategy
Last week, Richmond Council launched an interactive platform that makes it easier than ever for community members to share views and stay updated on the development of our 2025-30 Climate & Nature Strategy.
The interactive site allows locals to share ideas, pinpoint thoughts and priorities for specific areas on an interactive map, and see real-time community feedback. You can also access updates, event information and the project timeline, plus sign up for email notifications on progress.
Sexual and reproductive health strategy consultation
Richmond Council is currently developing a new sexual and reproductive health strategy which will set our priorities and guide local action over the next five years. Public health would like to invite you to take part in our public consultation to help build an effective strategy that achieves our ambitious vision to maximise the impact of our resources and create a more equitable and accessible preventive and healthcare landscape for everyone. This consultation will enable those who live, work, or socialise in Richmond to help shape our Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy 2025-2030.
Please visit Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy 2025-2030 - Have your say to find our more and access to the consultation by Friday 26 October 2024.
Richmond Town Twinning Affirmation Weekend 06 to 08 June 2025
Richmond Council are looking for community groups to take part throughout the weekend of festivities to reaffirm the twinning of Richmond with Fontainebleau in France and Konstanz in Germany. This is an open invitation to all groups who would like to be involved in activities including:
- Hosting an activity either leading up to or after the weekend
- Taking part in the parade
- Performing at the picnic.
Many attendees will also be travelling from Fontainebleau and Konstanz and will need places to stay. We are looking for host families to host their stay.
We are asking those who would like to be involved to let us know by 30 November 2024 and please get in touch with Josephine Cachia.
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Applying to the Civic Pride Fund to support Twinning Reaffirmation
If your group or voluntary sector organisation would like to apply to Richmond Council's Civic Pride Fund for a grant towards an event or activity to celebrate the Twinning Reaffirmation, you are advised to apply by 31st December 2024 so we can let you know the outcome of the application in good time ahead of the deadline for inclusion in the events map and marketing material (31st March 2025). Funds are limited and applications will be assessed against the Civic Pride Fund priorities as outlined in the Civic Pride Fund details and guidance notes, where you will also find details on eligibility and funding criteria. You are advised to discuss your project with the Voluntary Sector Team prior to applying. Please use this link to schedule an online meeting or phone call with the Community Grants Officer: Richmond Council Grant Funding - Project Query Booking
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Training Opportunities
Last Spaces: Emergency First Aid at Work – Tuesday 5 Nov 2024
If your voluntary or community sector group is looking for practical accredited training in First Aid at Work, Richmond CVS are offering this consistently highly rated, affordable one-day session, which has just a few spaces remaining. Follow the link below to find out more and book your space.
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Free information and support sessions for carers available
Integrated Care Support Services are offering free online information and support sessions to carers this October, providing an excellent opportunity to learn about important topics. Sessions available include:
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Events
Help us promote Full of Life Fund community events during October
A huge thanks to those who helped to spread the word among our older residents about this year’s Full of Life Fair at the end of September.
We were fortunate to welcome over 700 guests to the day’s festivities – and there are still opportunities for residents to get involved in local activities throughout the rest of October!
We’ve supported over 30 community activities through the Full of Life Fund, to help our older residents stay active, socially connected and fully supported to live healthy, happy lives.
Richmond Money Advice Roadshow at Whitton Community Centre - Friday 25 October 2024
Richmond Council is holding the first Money Advice Roadshow at Whitton Community Centre between 11am and 2pm on Friday 25 October 2024. The Roadshow will be an opportunity for residents to get free advice from experts on how to make their money go further. Citizens Advice Richmond, other specialist local organisations and key representatives from the Council will assist residents in getting discounts on water and mobile phone bills, accessing money to help with energy bills, checking benefits eligibility, reducing energy costs and general advice. Follow the link below to find out more.
St Mary's University Business Clinic autumn events
St Mary's University Business Clinic are offering a series of clinics that would provide an excellent opportunity for voluntary and community sector organisations to connect with local businesses. Offered in partnership with Patch, they cover topics such marketing strategy and marketing through social media. Click below to find out more.
Richmond Reads season this October and November
Richmond Council are pleased to present Richmond Reads 2024, an annual season of events and activities that highlight the joys and benefits of reading. The programme of live events includes storytellers, authors, workshops and dance. You will also find lots of activity on the libraries’ social media channels to keep the celebrations going, and help you discover reading communities online. There is also still time to get involved in Good Things Foundation's annual digital inclusion campaign, Get Online Week. Follow the link to explore taster sessions still available.
Child neglect awareness conference - 27 November 2024
Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Children Partnership, in conjunction with Wandsworth Safeguarding Partnership, are holding a Neglect Conference in Wandsworth Town Hall on Wednesday 27 November 2024, 9:30 to 16:30. Covering topics such as understanding neglect, affluent neglect and animal abuse and its links to children's safeguarding, the conference offers a key opportunity to the learn about the challenges and issues surrounding child neglect.
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Spotlights
Richmond Food Partnership: Free Leaflet and Next Meeting – Tuesday 22 Oct 2024, 2pm – 4pm
Don’t forget to join Richmond CVS's in-person conversation if your local organisation delivers food provision and/or environmental sustainability activity. It provides a unique opportunity to reflect on the group's successes and impact to date, and collaborate on shaping a food strategy for the borough. The Partnership has produced a bright and informative leaflet of free meals and food sources for anyone in need with information on food banks, surplus food stalls and free meal services. If you would like copies to share with your clients and visitors, get in touch here.
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Free Support for Trustees
Trustees’ Week (Monday 04 to Friday 08 November 2024) is almost here, celebrating, supporting and inspiring trustees. This year’s focus is the recruitment and retention of trustees and NCVO will be launching a new report looking into the challenges in this important area. Two special online networking events (Wednesday 06 and Saturday 09 November 2024) will discuss their key findings. Learn more and book the events here. More specifically for local groups, Richmond CVS are holding the next meeting of the Richmond Trustee Network which will be a lunchtime online session on Tuesday 10 November 2024. Alongside the discussion topic of what it means to be a good trustee, it’s always a valuable opportunity to share knowledge and experience with your peers and develop your own local informal support. Subscribe to RCVS alerts to hear when registration opens or watch the Training and Events page linked below.
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Volunteer Coordinators’ Forum: Thursday 14 November 2024, 10am–12pm (online)
If you recruit or manage volunteers for your organisation, Richmond CVS invite you to join their local peer support network. The online meeting will take place alongside a very special Q&A with one of today’s foremost experts in volunteer management. Places are limited for this unique opportunity to raise your related questions. With bookings well underway, don’t miss out.
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AbilityNet: supporting digital accessibility
AbilityNet offer a range of services to help voluntary and community sector organisations ensure their digital platforms and services are accessible. They offer affordable training as well as providing a series of helpful online guides, to include an introduction to digital accessibility, a beginners guide to digital accessibility and business case accessibility.
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