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Dear colleague,

Welcome to KCSC's weekly e-bulletin - 19 January 2021.

The bulletin includes Sector News, Covid-19 resources, the latest on KCSC Events and Training, Funding News, Announcements and other Events, 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

Proposed Transformation of Kensal Library

RBKC residents who live in the area and use the library are asked to share their thoughts on this project through a consultation closing on 21 February 2021.

The Gordon Hospital - Q & A for stakeholders

As part of a pre-consultation process Central North West London NHS Foundation Trust would like to hear questions or thoughts about the future of the Gordon Hospital.

Resources

Shemza.digital: Free Teaching Resources

Shemza.digital have designed a fun, free activity for teachers and youth workers to run with young people during lockdown.

Download here

Better Health with ONE YOU Kensington and Chelsea

Make online referrals to a Healthy Lifestyle Advisor.

Download here

KCSC Events and Training

North Kensington Health and Wellbeing Network

20 January 2021
10:45am - 11.30am

RBKC Safer Neighbourhood Board Meeting

25 January 2021
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Health and Wellbeing Forum

26 January 2021
10:00am - 11:30am

CEO Peer Network

26 January 2021
2:00pm - 3:00pm

GDPR essentials webinar

28 January 2021
10:15am - 11.30am

Developing and managing Finance for small groups

4 February 2021
11:30am - 1:00pm

Funding

London Community Response Fund

Grants of £50,000 are available to enable work focused on renewal, supporting three “missions” for the future beyond Covid-19.

Cameron Grants for Innovation in Mental Health

Grants of up to £2,500 are available to trial new and innovative ways to support people who are suffering with poor mental health.

Crown UK Fund

Grants of up to £20,000 are available for Black-led grassroots organisations and projects who are working to eliminate barriers to progress for women and girls.

Deadline: 21 January 2021, 5:00pm

Tech for Good Build 2021

Funding of up to £70,000 is available for organisations to define, test and develop digital solutions to meet a social need or challenge.

Deadline: 12 February 2021

Announcements

LSCP: Training needs analysis

Help the Local Safeguarding Children Partnership develop a programme that meets the needs of multi-agency partners in the three boroughs.

Westway Trust: CEO recruitment

Westway Trust are seeking a CEO to provide clear direction and leadership to the team.

Keeping Children Safe Online During Covid-19 - Webinar

Webinars cover apps and digital trends, critical issues from sexting to selfies and inappropriate content.

Carers Network: Free online and telephone activities

Carers Network continues to run a busy programme of free online and telephone activity groups for local unpaid carers.

Impact: Programme to support refugees and migrants

Some spaces are available for participants in Impact's activities starting in January 2021.

Re-Engage: Call Companions Service

A free service for older people who may be socially isolated and lonely and would enjoy a regular friendly chat over the phone

Other Events and Training

Windrush Community Fund Information Event

Providing information to those interested in applying for an award from the Windrush Community Fund.

20 January 2021
2:00 - 4:00pm

Citizens Online: Starting a Digital Champion project

Free webinar for those training or recruiting people to help others with essential digital skills.

21 January 2021
3:30pm - 4:15pm

The Advocacy Project: Covid, inequality and hope

The panel will discuss emerging issues in Brent, and what can be learned from their experience.

21 January 2021
10:30am - 12:00pm

Kensington and Chelsea Creative Conversation

This online event will bring together people living, working and learning in Kensington and Chelsea.

25 January 2021
10:00am - 12:00pm

Russell Cooke: Key issues in governance

Webinar providing guidance for trustees including adapting governance to the current virtual world.

26 January 2021
11:00am - 11:45am

Civil Society: Dismantling Racism within Charities

Online training for trustees and senior leaders, to work towards race equity in their culture, practice & services.

26 and 27 January 2021, 10:00am - 1:00pm

The Mayors Award 2021

Nominate someone you know who has made an outstanding contribution to the lives of RBKC residents.

Nominations close:
31 January 2021

Managing access and inclusion

Free online training for those looking to improve access to their building services for disabled people.

3 February 2021
2:00pm - 4:00pm

What to do when you’re worried about a child or young person

A workshop from Local Safeguarding Children's Partnership focussing on referrals to children's services.
5 February 2021
9:30am - 11:30am

Job Vacancies and Volunteering

Part-time Family & Volunteer Co-ordinator at Family Friends

Application deadline:
22 January 2021

Arabic-Speaking Social Prescribing Link Worker with One Westminster

Application deadline:
22 January 2021, 12:00pm

Youth Worker, Marketing & Outreach Assistant with SPID

Application deadline:
25 January 2021

Community Producer and Outreach Officer with SPID

Application deadline:
25 January 2021

Community Project Coordinator with SPID

Application deadline:
25 January 2021

Runnymede Unbound Trainee Scheme

Application deadline:
31 January 2021

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