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Dear Colleagues,

Welcome to KCSC's regular e-bulletin, which is now weekly to provide important updates on Covid 19.

Also included are Sector News, Resources for Voluntary Organisations, the latest on KCSC Events and Training, Funding News, and other Events and Training.

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Covid 19 Latest - 7 July 2020

KCSC will be sending out weekly bulletins to provide information about the response within RBKC to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Please let us know if you have any comments, or would like to see any other information.

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Sector News

Spotlight on Equal People Mencap

Equal People began 30 years ago by parents who wanted their children to have more choice and independence.

Grenfell enquiry support

NHS Grenfell Health and Wellbeing Service in partnership with Hestia will continue support throughout Phase Two.

Eight Principals for Charity Leaders

ACEVO Report publishes Eight principles for Charity Leaders to sign up to in addressing lack of diversity within the sector.

NYA advice and toolkit of resources

National Youth Agency has published advice and a toolkit of resources to support youth sector activity during COVID-19.

Life after Lockdown Report

Tackling Loneliness among those left behind. British Red Cross report about longer-term impacts and permanent societal shifts of Covid-19.

RBKC libraries

North Kensington Library, Kensington Central Library and Chelsea Library are welcoming back residents.

Resources

GOV.UK: COVID-19: Guidance for the safe use of multi-purpose community facilities

GOV.UK: Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on the phased return of sport and recreation

GOV.UK: Guidance - Meeting people from outside your household

GOV.UK: Updated Guidance -Staying alert and safe (social distancing)

NHS: Addressing inequalities in end of life care

KCSC Events and training

Health and Wellbeing Virtual Forum

Wednesday 8 July 2020, 10am-11.30am via Zoom

Join KCSC for its 'Health and Wellbeing Forum'.

Agenda highlights include group discussions on how VCS organisations are adapting and planning ahead with updates from the NHS and RBKC.

This online Forum is for representatives of local voluntary and community organisations operating in the borough of Kensington & Chelsea. It is not open to members of the public.

Children, Young People and Families Virtual Forum

Tuesday 14 July 2020, 10am-11.30am via Zoom

Join KCSC for its 'Children, Young People and Families Forum'.

Agenda highlights include presentations from Hackney CVS on their work programmes to enable and advance young black men and safeguarding online advice from the Local Safeguarding Children Partnership.

This online Forum is for representatives of local voluntary and community organisations operating in the borough of Kensington & Chelsea. It is not open to members of the public.

Older People Providers Network

Tuesday 29 July 2020, 1pm-3.00pm via Zoom

Join KCSC for its 'Older People Provider's Network'.

This online Forum is for representatives of local voluntary and community organisations operating in the borough of Kensington & Chelsea. It is not open to members of the public.

Other events, training and announcements

Bikeworks: Ride Side-by-Side

An alternative free taxi service across specific London Boroughs for older people and people who have a mobility, social isolation, or visual impairment.

LSCP Safeguarding Children: Domestic Abuse & Coercive Control (JULY sessions)

This two part workshop delivered by Standing Together Against Domestic Violence (STADV) is an important area of learning within the wider context of safeguarding children.

Chelsea Theatre: Virtual Venue

Live exercise classes, cooking sessions, dance classes, and creative projects, as well as quizzes, discussions, and performances.

NCVO Webinar: UK Civil Society Almanac 2020

This free webinar will give an overview of the state of the charity sector and what those trends mean in the current context.

The Advocacy Project: How do personal health budgets support mental wellbeing?

Online lecture, including time for Q&A & discussion, with Breda Spillane.
Monday 27 July 2020, 3pm to 4pm

Reengage: Call companions

A free service for anyone over-75 who lives alone and feels they could do with a friendly phone call every week or two.

Funding

City Living Local Life Fund

The Council’s City Living Local Life fund is open to proposals, which are reviewed on a ward-by-ward basis.

Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy

A portion of the Community Infrastructure Levy is to be spent on local priorities.
Deadline: 19 August 2020.

London Community Response Fund

A new wave of funding has been announced from the London Community Response.

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