Health events, funding opportunities and more! - KCSC E-bulletin

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This week we invite staff and volunteers to take part in Building Resilience where workshops will address the risks to the resilience of our communities. Next week we will hold our Health and Wellbeing Forum with the theme of collaborative working.

We've also got news on Dementia Action Week, upcoming Suicide Awareness training, new funding and more.

KCSC Events and Training

RBKC Safer Neighbourhood Board Public Meeting & AGM

The meeting will focus on youth violence and how residents and organisations
can engage collaboratively in tackling this. This meeting will include the AGM.

In person

12 May, 6pm

Health and Wellbeing Forum

This forum for all voluntary sector health and wellbeing professionals in Kensington and Chelsea will focus on collaborative working and co-location.

In person
13 May, 10am

Strategic Grant Fundraising

This introductory session will look at the essentials of grant fundraising considering this new world of grants we find ourselves in. Follow up support will also be available.

Waiting list only
14 May, 1pm

Building Resilience: from ambition to action

A collaborative learning and problem-solving event about issues affecting the resilience of our communities, for Kensington and Chelsea's voluntary and community sector.

In Person
16 May, 1:45pm

Sector News

CEO of National Lottery announces a new Solidarity Fund

National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) CEO, David Knott, announced in his blog, that the NLCF will be launching a new Solidarity Fund this summer as part of its Equity-based approach for funding.

Health and Wellbeing

Suicide Alertness Training

This 3.5 hour online training session is aimed at anyone who wants to understand more about suicide, how to know when someone may be having thoughts of suicide, how to talk directly and comfortably about suicide, and what we can all do to offer practical support.

Announcements

Share your volunteering experiences with RNIB

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) have released their latest Voice of the Customer survey.

Starting 12 May

Dementia Action Week

Join Dementia Action Alliance for a week of inspiration, connection, and community support. Free small-group sessions all week.

19-24 May

Funding

Closing the Education Gap
- The K+C Foundation

This fund will prioritise projects which address educational inequalities in Kensington and Chelsea, supporting young people struggling at school and at risk of exclusion to achieve their full potential.

Deadline: June 2, 9am

Hugo Burge Foundation - Creative Grants

Grants of up to £15,000 to support the arts, crafts and creative industries across the UK. The funding is intended to support creativity across the UK.

Deadline: May 31, 9am

Other Events and Resources

Change4Life Online Training Sessions

Live and interactive online training for staff and practitioners working with 0-5 year olds within Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea.

Online
5,9 and 12 June

How to do a risk assessment of your charity building

This engaging and informative session will provide practical guidance to help ensure your building is safe for everyone who uses it.

Online
20 May

All Events and Training

Job Vacancies

Head of Programmes: The Dalgarno Trust

Deadline: 9 May

Community Manager: SMART

Deadline: 15 May, 11.30pm

Advice & Information Officer: ADKC

Deadline: 16 May, 5pm

All Job Vacancies

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