KCSC E-bulletin - Latest news for the local Voluntary Sector

Weekly E-Bulletin

Dear Colleagues,

Welcome to KCSC's weekly e-bulletin - 25 August 2020.

The bulletin includes information on the Sector, Covid-19 resources, Resources for Voluntary Organisations, the latest on KCSC Events and Training, Funding News, and other Events and Training.

Please scroll down for more.

Covid-19 Resources

Please click the link below for key Government and Public Health links related to Covid-19 as well as important information for Organisations and Residents.

Sector News

Community Participation in the Local Charity Sector

KCSC has launched a brand-new programme - The Kensington and Chelsea Together programme (K&CT).

The K&CT programme aims to help increase resident engagement, representation and diversity in the local charity, voluntary and community sector. It will work with residents and organisations to ensure that local communities have a greater say in the design and delivery of programmes and services in the borough. Community Consultants will help shape the K&CT programme, and provide local advice and insight to the staff team.

Survey - For residents and individuals with a close connection to Kensington and Chelsea

As a first step, we have developed a survey to help us get an understanding of peoples’ experiences and perceptions of the opportunities and barriers they face to accessing roles within the charity and community sector in Kensington and Chelsea.

Opportunity - Community Consultants for K&CT Steering Group

KCSC is looking for 3 Community Consultants to join the Kensington and Chelsea Together Programme (K&CT) steering group. Community Consultants will help shape the K&CT programme, and provide local advice and insight to the staff team.

Resources

Public Health England

Please click below for guidance on shielding and protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19

Summer Newsletter

Please click below to read the Healthwatch Central West London summer newsletter.

KCSC Events and Training

Improve the safety of your staff returning to work in an office

A 1-hour e-learning course you can complete at any time

Returning to work and continuing our way of life is a growing concern among many people in these difficult times. This COVID-19 secure e-learning course from Highfield will help give people the confidence that they need to feel protected.

This 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.

Risk Assessment Training Session

Thursday 3 September 2020, 3.00pm-4.00pm via Zoom

Following on from RBKC Council's recent session 'Best Practice Guidance for Safe Reopening of Community Centres', this session will comprise a short presentation on carrying out, recording and reviewing risk assessments relating to Coronavirus, and will be followed by a Q&A session.

This virtual meeting 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.

Kensington & Chelsea Advice Forum

Tuesday 8 September 2020, 10.00am-11:30am via Teams

The local forum for advice agencies operating in Kensington and Chelsea

Highlights include a presentation from The Department for Works and Pensions, and an opportunity to meet Daniel Ferlance, Head of Homelessness, Housing Needs and Transformation at 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.

Policy and Procedure Review (Covid-19)

Monday 21 September 2020, 10.00am-12.00pm

During the current health crisis, organisations may find themselves scrutinising their policies and procedures and wondering just how fit they are for purpose. Are existing policies up to date? This session will help you to identify what needs to be done and will help you to work out how to do it!

This session 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

Exciting opportunities for young people in North Kensington

Resurgo's Spear programme is re-starting and ACAVA are recruiting for a Young Photographer to work alongside their commissioned photographer.

Trustee Recruitment - The Chelsea Theatre

The Chelsea Theatre is looking for new Trustees to join the Board of Directors. This is a voluntary role and full training is provided. Help shape the future of this valuable community venue. Deadline for applications is 31 August 2020.

Trustee Recruitment - Citizens Advice Kensington

Citizen Advice Kensington is looking for an individual to join as treasurer to take overall responsibility for financial matters and ensure that the organisation complies with legislative and regulatory requirements in relation to financial affairs.

Job Vacancy - NKYC Youth Partnership Manager

North Kensington Youth Collective (NKYC) is seeking to employ the first NKYC Youth Partnership Manager to develop and coordinate a range of programme to be delivered from the North Hub on Lancaster Road and other locations in the area.

Space available - Ethline Holder Hall

Upper room available for hire in Ethline Holder Hall, 5 Denbigh Road (parallel to Portobello Road).

Funding

Grow Back Greener Fund

Grants of up to £50,000 are available for projects across London that will make the city greener and give Londoners the chance to get involved, as well as helping adapt to climate change.

Deadline: 5 October 2020 - 5:00pm

COVID-19 Digital Response Fund

Funding of between £5,000 and £60,000 is a combination of direct grants and payment for support from digital agencies.

Deadline: 7th September 2020, 5pm (Discovery Programme)
20th September 2020, 5pm
(Development Programme)

Common Call COVID Fund

Grants between £1K and £3K available to UK based organisations led by people that identify as Black or Mixed with Black. Specifically, organisations creating impact in deprived communities and providing services to people that have been adversely affected by the Covid-19 crisis.

Deadline: 31 August 2020, 7.00pm

COVID Recovery Fund

Grants of up to £50,000 are available for small and local charities that are working to help people overcome complex social issues, such as dependency, homelessness and domestic abuse, so that they can recover beyond the immediate COVID-19 crisis.

Deadline: 11 September 2020, 5.00pm

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