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Voluntary Sector News and Updates Bulletin
December 2024 |
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Welcome to the December 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
Share your views on local trees to inform new planting strategy
Richmond Council is busy planting 800 trees across the borough this winter as part of the largest planting season yet. Residents are encouraged to take part in a short survey to better understand how local people feel about existing tree provision in the borough and where they would like to see additional tree planting happen. Please do take a few minutes and share your thoughts by Thursday 23 January 2025. The final deadline of Tuesday 31 December 2024 to have your say on the climate strategy survey is also quickly approaching.
Women and girls community sports group
As part of the Richmond Moves Together strategy, Richmond Council have formed a group aimed at creating more opportunities for women and girls to participate in sports and physical activity. People who run or work in community organisations are encouraged to participate. To find out more contact Anita Tejaiye (anita.tejaiye@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk) and Lindsay Cook (lindsay.cook@basis.co.uk).
CPSAN Chair opportunity
Richmond Council are still seeking both Members and a Chair for Richmond’s CSPAN (Community Sports and Physical Activity Network), a networking system across the borough to promote the delivery of Richmond Moves in practice. The meetings will start from early 2025.
Please contact leisureandcultureprojects@richmond.gov.uk if you would like to apply to the role of Chair, be a member or would like to find out more.
Let's talk action on air quality
At the end of October, Richmond Council launched the draft of the refreshed Air Quality Action Plan for 2024-29, which sets out the activities and initiatives proposed to meet ambitious targets for the next five years. The draft Air Quality Action Plan focuses on key locations and groups within the community. This includes areas where pollution levels are highest, where public exposure is most significant, and where vulnerable populations are at risk.
You are invited to provide feedback on the elements of this plan by filling in the online consultation survey.
If you would like a paper copy or another format of the survey, drop in to the civic centre reception, email consultation@richmond.gov.uk or call 020 8871 6000.
To find out more about the plan you can join our January webinar.
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Funding Opportunities
Richmond Borough of Sanctuary Grant Scheme
The Richmond Borough of Sanctuary Grant Scheme 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.
If you are interested in applying but not sure whether your project meets the criteria, please contact the team on: Boroughofsanctuary@richmond.gov.uk
Kingston Race and Equalities Small Grants
Voluntary and community sector organisations based in South West London who have demonstrated a commitment to tackling health inequalities can apply now and play a vital role in shaping anti-racist health and care strategies through creative consultation. The work should contribute to the goals of engaging with minoritised and diverse voices in conversations about health and care equity, and offer recommendations for improving health and care systems.
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Training Opportunities
Boundaries in the VCSE Workplace – 23 January 2025
Professional and personal boundaries are key to keeping service users, staff and organisations safe, effective and professional. RCVS are offering a brand new online workshop aiming to help local voluntary and community sector staff consider, plan and implement personal and professional boundaries in the workplace.
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From the Top Down for Volunteer Coordinators – Tuesday 04 February 2025
Registration is also open now for RCVS's exciting new online workshop for any trustee, staff member or volunteer who has responsibility for recruiting and managing volunteers. Explore how to influence senior decision makers in your organisation to better support your volunteer engagement efforts.
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Events
Twinning Affirmation Weekend Reminder: Funding Available and Host Families Needed
We are fast approaching the end of the year and there is not long left 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 you can receive the outcome of the application in good time.
Many attendees will be travelling from Fontainebleau and Konstanz and will need places to stay. If your household can host visitors for their stay from the 06 to 08 June 2025 please get in touch with Josephine Cachia: josephine.cachia@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk.
If you want more information, please visit the Twinning Town page.
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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
KRSCP Sport Event
Be part of the KRSCP Sport Event on Monday 24 February 2025, from 18:15 to 20:15, at Queen Anne Suite, Guildhall, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1EU. Tailored for sports organisations, the session covers key safeguarding topics, roles, responsibilities, and practical guidance with input from London Sport and Achieving for Children. Please see the flyer below for booking information.
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Useful Information
Pioneering Community Toilet Scheme expands to more than 70 locations
For many, access to toilets is a barrier to getting out and about comfortably. The pioneering Community Toilet Scheme, first launched in 2004, has just expanded to include over 70 locations to provide more access to clean, free-to-use facilities in local businesses and venues without any purchase being necessary. The expanded scheme also features an interactive map, making it easier for people to find participating locations by area and filter options for accessibility features like wheelchair-friendly facilities and baby changing stations. Find out more and help spread the word! If your venue is interested in joining the scheme, please contact the team on communitytoilets@richmond.gov.uk
Health and Care Involvement Opportunity
Richmond CVS is developing an active pool of people with lived experience to influence local health and care services in a range of ways. If you know of anyone who could be interested and might like to get involved, please invite them to get in touch with the Community Involvement team by emailing involvement@richmondcvs.org.uk.
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Spotlights
AfC Monday Champions Cafe
AfC are running a series of Parent Coffee, Cake and Chat drop-in groups which are a welcoming environment for parents of children from age 10 to age 18, to meet with other parents, discuss local or parenting issues, share hobbies and interests and learn about wellbeing and further professional development opportunities.
If you feel like you need information, support or guidance and you are unable to obtain this from conventional services, pop on down, or visit the webpage for more information!
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