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Dear Colleagues,

Welcome to KCSC's regular e-bulletin.

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 - 14 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

Reopening Voluntary & Community Sector Services

RBKC has produced guidance on the reopening of community centres for voluntary and community sector services.

Upcoming safety works at Grenfell Tower

Update regarding upcoming safety works at Grenfell Tower from Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

KCSC impact report 2019-2020

KCSC has published its full impact report for Quarter 1 to 4 of 2019-2020. It shows how KCSC’s work has helped to strengthen and promote local voluntary and community organisations and the communities they work with.

Resources

GOV.UK: Chancellor's Plan for Jobs to help the UK's recovery

GOV.UK: Government announces gyms and pools to reopen safely

RBKC: Libraries reopening

KCSC Events and training

Best Practice Guidance for Safe Reopening of Community Centres

Thursday 16 July 2020, 10:00am-11:00am via Zoom

This session will provide some helpful guidance compiled using the latest Government guidelines for re-opening community spaces.

The Royal Borough of Kensington Community Engagement team will be sharing the Council's understanding of government advice. This will be a great opportunity to share your plans or issues you may be encountering when thinking about reopening.

This online 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.

Older People Providers Network

Tuesday 29 July 2020, 1:00pm-3:00pm via Zoom

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

The goals of the network are to help providers share experiences, to promote a better understanding of the development of the health and wellbeing agenda and its impact on the voluntary sector.

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

Chartered Institute of Fundraising: Funding Talk for Small Charities

Peter Lewis, CEO of IOF will be talking about their work, their support for small charities and asking what more they can do to help small charities with fundraising.

Tuesday 14 July 1.00pm - 2.00pm

Small Charities Coalition: A discussion on the Kruger Review

Suitable for trustees, staff and volunteers of small charities discussing the role of small charities in Covid-19 recovery.

Tuesday 14 July 2.00pm - 3.00pm

Public Health England: Living with mental illness during COVID-19: Addressing inequalities

This webinar will focus on living with mental illness during COVID-19 and how to address inequalities and support physical health.

Thursday 23 July 2020, 10:00am – 11:00am

Census 2021: Temporary roles

Census 2021 have started recruiting for a range of temporary roles to ensure the success of the census.

Funding

Inspiring Futures Programme

Created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has increased the existing challenges for children and young people who are looking to access further education, training and work, grants of between £10,000 and £80,000 are available for work commencing in October 2020.

Football Foundation - Club Preparation Fund

The funding is intended to support football clubs and organisations to make necessary changes and modifications to their premises, allowing them to reopen safely and in line with coronavirus/COVID-19 guidance. Grants of £500 each are available.

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