The Social Council and some of the borough's advice agencies are backing the Justice for All Campaign which aims to safeguard legal aid provision. Current legal aid reforms proposals will severely limit advice on welfare benefits, employment, housing and debt. Sign up to the campaign.
Would you like to be a Social Council trustee?
The Social Council AGM will take place on Thursday 17 November as part of our 'Shaping the Future' conference. We will be re-electing our trustee board and are inviting any representative of a member organisation to put themselves forward. The closing date for nominations is Tuesday 15 November.
New features to help you use the Social Council website
We have added new functionality to help you make better use of the Social Council website. You can now easily share information you find via your social networks and keep informed of site updates via RSS subscription.
Thursday 17 November, 9.15am - 4pm, London Lighthouse
Share your vision and help shape our future at our annual conference. Confirmed speakers include, Lord Victor Adebowale, Turning Point; Leander Neckles, Necko Consultancy and Cllr Rock Feilding-Mellen, Cabinet Member for Civil Society. The conference will also feature panel debate and workshop discussions. RSVP
Chelsea Community Development Network & Earl's Court Forum
Wednesday 2 November, 11am - 12:30pm, Chelsea Theatre, SW10 0DR
This joint meeting will bring together organisations in the South of the borough to discuss joint working and areas of mutual interest. RSVP
Managers Support Group
Monday 7 November, 12pm - 2pm, London Lighthouse
This group is for people working in the borough's voluntary and community sector who have a lead responsibility, whether, you are a senior, middle or junior manager you are welcome to attend. RSVP
Engaging Communities Voluntary Organisations Forum
Wednesday 16 November, 10am -12pm, Kensington Town Hall
This meeting will feature a presentation and discussion on the new public sector equality duty and a short film on benefit changes and the support available. RSVP
Deadline: Monday 21 November - 9am
Team London Micro Grants
Deadline: Friday 4 November - 5pm (submission of interest)
Team London Micro Grants will help smaller, unconstituted and/or grassroots voluntary sector and community organisations with an annual turnover of less than £10,000 seeking to increase their volunteering capacity.
Kellogg’s Swim Active Programme Grant
Grants are available to fund community based swimming projects.There is no limit to the amount you can apply for but the project must run from January 2012 to April 2012.
The Social Investment Fund
Deadline: Wednesday, 2 November - 12pm
Funds are available for organisations to create new social action opportunities to encourage people to give what they have, be it time, money, assets, knowledge or specific skills.
RBKC Corporate Services Small Grants Fund
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has launched the second round of its Corporate Services Small Grants fund for the voluntary and community sector. A total of £7,000 is available in grants of up to £1,500 which will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Thursday 24 November - 2pm - 4pm
Exploring ‘tried and tested’ sector approaches to generating income, this course will give you the skills, know-how and confidence to reduce your grant reliance and access new sources to fund your organisation’s work.
Monday 14 November - 12pm - 3pm, 2b Hogarth Road, Earl’s Court, SW5 0PT
This pre-launch event is specifically for local services, organisations and groups operating in Kensington & Chelsea and is an opportunity for you to find out more about the new Centre and to register your interest in hiring space in the Centre’s community resource areas, if relevant for you.
New Telephone Advice Line Launched
Jobs
Vacancies at Dalgarno Neighbourhood Trust
DNT offer a wide range of health, educational, children, youth & family projects in the North Kensington area. They currently have a number of openings across the organisation.
English and Maths Teacher Required
The Moroccan Community Project seeks two qualified teachers (one for English, one for Maths) to teach core subjects in their supplementary school. The ideal candidate will be comfortable teaching from Year 5 to GCSE and available to start ASAP.
Somali Online Researcher - no previous experience required
We are Human Digital, an online research company. Our offices are based in close proximity to Oxford Circus Tube Station. We are looking for a Somali in London for a five months project. Work will take place at our office, either full or part time.
Events
NICOLA Talent Factory
Friday 28 October - 6pm - 9pm, Hammersmith Town Hall
The best of London's young emerging talent will be performing original material alongside their contemporaries from across Europe in the NICOLA Talent Factory Showcase.