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Voluntary Sector News and Updates Bulletin
November 2024 |
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Welcome to the November 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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Richmond Council Updates
Voluntary Sector Forum - Tuesday 03 December 2024
Book your space now for the next Voluntary Sector Forum in Richmond. The forum will take place on Tuesday 03 December 2024 in the Salon, York House from 10am-12noon with networking opportunities before and after. Lunch will be provided. There will be presentations on Multicultural Richmond's support to the Hong Kong community and Richmond Council's Borough of Sanctuary Grant Scheme, the Hampton Fund's new strategy, Richmond Council's new Leisure Strategy and tech support services provided by Superhighways to the voluntary sector.
VCS Resource Hub consultation
As part of Richmond Council's commitment to partnering and supporting local Voluntary and Community Sector organisations, 1300 square foot of ground floor space in the Civic Centre, Twickenham has been identified to operate as a proposed VCS Resource Hub.
The space will allow VCS organisations to connect, collaborate and network. We hope to have the space up and running in late 2025/early 2026 but we want your views on how the space will be most useful to VCS partners and invite you to participate in our online survey by Friday 06 December 2024.
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Get involved in shaping our new climate strategy and air quality action plan for the next five years
This month, Richmond Council is hosting three sessions for people who live, work and study in Richmond to share their thoughts and priorities on local sustainability and air quality.
- Join us at our third Richmond Sustainability Forum on Monday 18 November 2024 to hear from local leaders driving positive change and influence our Climate Strategy for 2025-2030. We’ll be at Patch in Twickenham from 6-7:30pm, and registration is free.
- We’re also running two sessions this month for locals to learn more about the priorities laid out in our draft Air Quality Action Plan for 2024-29, ask questions and voice your views and ideas. Register here to pop along to our in-person drop-in at York House on Wednesday 27 November 2024.
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Funding Opportunities
Richmond Borough of Sanctuary Grant Scheme
Applications are now open for Richmond Council's Borough of Sanctuary Grant Scheme which provides grants of up to £10,000 to undertake activities for six to twelve months to support sanctuary seekers in the borough. Larger grants and longer projects may be considered in exceptional circumstances where a clear need and sustainable proposal can be demonstrated. The deadline for application is Sunday 19 January 2025.
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Training Opportunities
LAST SPACES: Volunteering and the Law - Thursday 28 November 2024
Are you a trustee, staff member or volunteer responsible for recruiting and managing volunteers for your organisation? Are you clear on the key legal differences between a volunteer and a paid worker? This online session, free for local groups, will help keep your programme on track and ensure it stays within the law. There are a limited number of places available, so don’t miss out.
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Richmond Trustee Network Meeting: Measuring Success – Tuesday 10 December 2024
Local trustees and committee members can register now to join this free online lunchtime learning and peer support session. It provides a great opportunity to consider what a balance of governance, strategic oversight, and practical decision-making looks like for an effective trustee, and will include a speed networking session to connect and expand your professional network.
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Suicide Awareness and Suicide Response training offer
4 Mental Health is offering a series of free Suicide Awareness and Suicide Response courses in November and December to help recognise and support those at risk of suicide.
Book your space by following the links below:
Crosslight Money Course starting Monday 18 November 2024
Crosslight's next free budgeting and money skills course starts on Monday 18 November 2024 at 7pm in Mortlake Hall. Places are limited so registration is essential. Please share details with any clients who may find it helpful. Crosslight also offer online only courses for those who are unable to attend in person. Further information can be found on the Money Course website.
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Events
Richmond Health & Wellbeing Network Meeting - Wednesday 20 November 2024
If your work within the local voluntary and community sector is health and wellbeing related, there's still time to book a free place at next week's in-person network meeting. The agenda is set to cover a range of important national and local topics, and it's always a great opportunity to learn about and share relevant updates and initiatives, as well as to have your say on new developments.
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Introduction to Safeguarding for the Voluntary Sector
Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Children Partnership is keen to strengthen their relationship with the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector, and are offering a special event on Wednesday 22 January 2024 to share essential knowledge about safeguarding and encourage interactive discussions. They value VCS input and are open to any suggestions that could enhance their engagement. If you have any ideas or feedback, please email lscb-support@kingrichlscb.org.uk. For additional safeguarding resources (such as guidance on online safety, exploitation, early help etc), visit their website at Kingston and Richmond SCP Website
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Useful Information
FUEL: Free Winter Holiday Clubs from Achieving for Children
Co-ordinated by Achieving for Children (AfC), FUEL provides free holiday activities and food for young people aged between 5 and 16, who are receiving benefit-related free school meals. There are lots of fantastic clubs and activities to choose from, they serve lunch on site and run across a range of dates, time and locations.
Eligible families should have received their FUEL booking code via their school. A full list of clubs running over the winter holiday will be available on the FUEL website on the Monday 02 December 2024 to book a place over Winter.
Register Your Christmas Volunteering Opportunities
With that time of year fast approaching, enquiries and interest in volunteering opportunities on or around Christmas has begun. If your organisation has activities or events over the festive period and is looking for some helping hands, get in touch with the Richmond CVS Volunteer Service who can support your volunteer recruitment. Get in touch by emailing volunteer@richmondcvs.org.uk.
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Digital drop-ins tour
VSC partners are asked to refer any service users who would like assistance using their tablet or mobile phone, by bringing it along to a library drop-in session. Friendly staff will be on hand to give tips so that they can get the most out of their device. Sessions are available 10.30-11.30am on the following dates:
- Twickenham Library - Monday 25 November 2024
- Hampton Library - Tuesday 26 November 2024
- East Sheen Library - Wednesday 27 November 2024
- Whitton Library - Thursday 28 November 2024
- Hampton Hill Library - Friday 29 November 2024
No booking required, just turn up!
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Spotlights
Richmond Parish Lands Charity Announces New Name: Richmond Foundation
Richmond Parish Lands Charity, a longstanding independent charitable foundation, is proud to announce its new name: Richmond Foundation.
Founded in 1786, Richmond Foundation has a strong legacy supporting individuals and local initiatives across the borough. As the charity continues to evolve, the new name better reflects its dynamic and inclusive vision for the future.
To find out more about the work of the Richmond Foundation and to see the press release, please follow the link below.
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Richmond Council's Community Sport and Physical Activity Network Opportunity
Richmond Council Community Sport and Physical Activity Network is seeking a voluntary chairperson to attend official meetings and provide strategic oversight of the Richmond Moves campaign. The role provides an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about the benefits of physical activity to oversee a network consisting of representatives from the VCS, sports clubs, the health system and the council. Apply by 5pm on Saturday 30 November 2024.
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The Met Christmas Tree Appeal 2024
The Met Christmas Tree Appeal is in its 13th year, and since 2019 the Met has generously selected The Childhood Trust as its chosen charity partner. This year they are delighted to support The Childhood Trust again. The 2024 Appeal will ensure that London’s most vulnerable children are kept safe this Christmas, aligning with their commitment to ‘Keeping London Safe For Everyone’.
Preparing for winter: order your winter health posters
Thinking ahead and preparing for what the weather may bring can make a real difference. There are simple steps you can take to stay safe and healthy. Richmond Council's Public Health department are asking for your help to cascade these messages to the service users you support.
We are pleased to offer printed posters designed to support service users during the winter. The posters available are listed below:
If you would like to receive any of the winter health posters, follow the link below.
Cold weather preparedness - sign up for cold weather alerts
More people die in winter than in other seasons, although the number of additional deaths vary each year. This period also sees a substantial increase in respiratory illnesses and other conditions which are worsened by exposure to cold. Some people are at higher risk of becoming seriously unwell because of exposure to cold. It is important to note that negative health effects start at relatively moderate outdoor mean temperatures of 4°C to 8°C.
Thinking ahead and preparing for what the weather may bring can make a real difference. There are some simple actions that can help people to stay safe and healthy at this time of year, such as helping them to prepare their homes or businesses and encouraging them to take care of their families and friends.
Please follow the links for the government's Adverse Weather Plan and the Keep Warm Keep Well poster.
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Help protect residents from winter illnesses by promoting the flu and COVID-19 booster vaccines
Flu and COVID-19 can be serious and life-threatening illnesses. Each year, the NHS offers the flu and COVID-19 vaccines for free to protect those at greatest risk. For more information about the vaccines, including who should have them and where to get them, visit the NHS website.
Help communicate the importance of vaccination this winter by sharing information about the vaccines with eligible service users. There are a variety of resources available on the campaign resource centre including posters, leaflets and social media assets. You can also access online vaccine conversation training.
If you are having any events this winter attended by a reasonable number of residents eligible for winter vaccines, the NHS may be able to attend to offer vaccination. Please contact healthprotection@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk for more information.
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