Monday, March 03, 2008
West London Refugees' Events List. February 2008
A monthly electronic listing of events and opportunities useful for refugees and refugee organisations.
For archived listing and other news see
www.reap.org.uk/newsDirectory of London Refugee Organisations
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Date 12 February
TRAINING
Understanding Financial systems in voluntary organisations
This is a one-day course of an overview of how voluntary organisations' finances work. It will enable participants to interpret and understand budgets, accounts and balance sheets. It is aimed at committee members, project co-ordinators and finance workers of small organisations, not experienced financial personnel.
more info
learning@lvsc.org.ukDate 13 February
TRAINING
Writing Better Fundraising Applications
This one day course will help you to put together quality applications. It will look at practical matters you need to consider and at the expectations of funders. It will enable you to use a jargon-free, straightforward approach and provide pointers for making successful applications. Aimed at those with prior experience in preparing applications.
more info
learningweb@lvsc.org.ukDate 14 February
TRAINING
Creating a Training Course From Scratch
This one day writing a training course is time-consuming process; collecting information, talking to people and a lot of creativity. This course puts forward a multi-stage approach. It will outline each stage and the key facets and activities involved. It does not cover practising training methods.
more info
learningweb@lvsc.org.ukDate 14 February
Time 14:00
Venue Committee Room 4 on the Lower Ground Floor at City Hall
EVENT
Research: community confidence among new migrant communities in the Metropolitan Police Service.
This study will ask people about their experience of crime in London and how confident they feel about asking the police to help them.
If you would like to find out more about this study before making up your mind about participating or encouraging others to participate visit an information session on Thursday 14th February.
more info
0207983 4628 or
Glenn.Marshall@london.gov.ukDate 14 February
WORKSHOP
Tour around Hayes, Uxbridge and a trip to the cinema
P3 Navigator in Hayes is holding a workshop aimed for Asylum seekers and Refugees. The workshop takes place on each week on Thursday and consists of a range of activities and information.
more info
Juliana Ajibade
mailto:jajibade@project2041.org.ukDate 14 February
EVENT
Networks and Networking: Skills and tools for effective involvement
This conference is aimed at second tier advisors and information/communication workers who are members of STAN and Cascade.
The conference will feature:
- Skills for Networking and Communication - Tamara Gittleson, InterChange Trainer- Networks: Real Engagement and New Media (workshop) - Ed Mitchell, Communities Consultant
- How to Make Networks Work (workshop) - Dave Carr, SKiLD Development Officer (Networks and Outreach)- Practical Knowledge and Information Sharing Session
more info
Sharon Stainsby on 020 7700 8192 or email
cascade@lvsc.org.ukDate 15 February - DEADLINE
FUNDS
Grants for Voluntary Organisations and Community Groups
Ealing Council is currently inviting voluntary organisations and community groups to apply for grant aid to run Spring and/or Summer Holiday Projects within the Borough.
The Council will support a variety of projects across the borough but additional funding may be available to provide activities in areas that have been identified as having gaps in provision. These gaps are projects catering for (1) Children with Special Needs, (2) Young people aged 11 and above and (3) Projects in the Northolt and Perivale areas.
more info
http://www.ealingcvs.org.uk/funding/funding2.php?programme_id=31or please contact: Delores Graham 020 8825 6895
graham@ealing.gov.ukDate 15 February
Time 18:30-21:30
Venue At Thames Valley University, Room TC 102, St Mary?s Road, W5 5RF
EVENT
Equality, Human Rights and Local Action
Ealing Racial Equality Council invites you to a talk and discussion
Guest Speakers to include: Karon Monaghan QC, Barrister from Matrix Chambers.
Virendra Sharma MP. Refreshments provided.
more info
Daphne Stewart 0208 280 2255
info@ealingrec.org.ukDate 15 February - DEADLINE
JOBS
CANBE Manager (F/T 35 hours):
£32 028 (incl. OLW)
CANBE Development Worker (P/T 20 hours):
£16 170 (incl. OLW)
Ealing Community and Voluntary Service Communities and Neighbourhoods Building Effectiveness (CANBE) is looking to fill the above posts.
You will be joining a cutting-edge CVS based in a modern new Resource Centre in West Ealing (opened in April 2007). ECVS operates a Management Responsibility Allowance/Staff Development Allowance Scheme and offers staff access to a stakeholder pension scheme.
more info
For an application pack (no CV please) visit
http://www.ealingcvs.org.uk/ or e-mail:
recruitment@ealingcvs.org.ukor call 020 8579 6273
Date 17 February
Time 10.00 ? 15.30
Venue Cherry Lane Primary School, West Drayton
EVENT
Free Walk-in Health Awareness Day
You deserve to look after yourself so come along to our FREE Health Awareness Day.
ü Dental Check
ü Eye Check
ü Sugar Levels
ü Blood Pressure
more info
01895 486001
Date 18 February
Time 10 am to 5pm
Venue Intuition Learning Centre, 1 Craven Road, Ealing, W5 2UA
TRAINING
Emergency Planning & Call Handling workshop
At ACM Training is offering 'last minute places' on the above course at £99 plus VAT per person, inclusive of lunch, refreshments and workshop materials and a certificate of completion.
more info
To book please quote the discount code LMLONDONFEB08 in the 'subject line' and email to
bookings@acmtraining.co.ukDate 18 February
TRAINING
Producing effective promotional materials
Most organisations promote themselves or their activities through leaflets, flyers or posters. This one-day course will show you how to do this most effectively. It will consider budget implications, the impact of the text and look of the material, tailoring material for different audiences and giving all of your material a corporate look. This is a one day course.
more info
learning@lvsc.org.ukDate 18 February
Time 14:00 - 16:00
Venue Liz Cantell Room, Ealing Town Hall, Ealing W5 2BY
MEETING
Healthcare for London Voluntary Sector Consultation Meeting
This event is exclusively open to all voluntary organisations that have an interest in healthcare provisions in Ealing. As per Lord Ara Darzi report on ?Healthcare for London?, at this event you will have opportunities to ask questions and forward any comments and views about the proposed changes to local healthcare services for the next 10 years.
more info
Jim Wong 020-8280-2233 or
jim@ealingcvs.org.ukDate 19 February
Time 19, 20, 36, 27 February
Venue LVSC, Central London
TRAINING
Ready Steady Start Project
This course is for new and small voluntary and community organisations that require assistance in setting up or developing their organisations.
more info
LVSC
www.lvsc.org.uk/rss or call 020 7700 8118.
Date 19 February
TRAINING
Principles Into Action in London
This is a high energy training day that allows advocates to develop a framework which will help you deal with challenging advocacy situations. This training day uses a lot of case study work to illustrate real life advocacy situations and allows a safe environment to exchange dilemmas and ideas while exploring useful tools.
It is aimed at people who have been working as advocates for at least a year.
It costs £75 for the voluntary sector and £105 for the statutory sector, which includes lunch and refreshments.
more info
ActionforAdvocacy_286404@dotmailer.co.ukDate 21 February
Time 10.00 ? 16.00
Venue Key House, Yiewsley
TRAINING
Right Person, Right Job?
This course is intended to enable you to design and carry out an effective selection process. It is aimed at managers and staff responsible for recruitment and selection.
more info
HAVS 01895 442722
Date 22 February
TRAINING
Devising a Fundraising Strategy
Every good fundraiser has a strategy or plan of action. This one-day course covers the preparation, context and content of a good fundraising strategy. It will provide you with a clearer understanding of what's involved; budgeting, setting targets, making the most of existing resources and how to go about it. This is a one day course.
more info
learning@lvsc.org.ukDate 22 February
SPECIAL OFFER
Two FREE publications from NCVO
NCVO will offer you two FREE publications (?Campaigning in Collaboration? and ?Due Diligence Demystified?) if you submit an application for NCVP membership by 22nd February ? worth £30!
more info
www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/publicationsDate 25 February
Time 18:00 ? 21:00
Venue Southall Community Alliance, Southall, UB1 3DA
WORKSHOP
?Group Together? Workshop
Southall Community Alliance has arranged the ?Group Together? workshop to bring together voluntary and community sector groups to critically examine the role that the sector plays in encouraging joint working between different communities.
more info
020 8574 8855 or
southallcommunityalliance@hotmail.comDate 26 and 27 February
TRAINING
Action Learning Taster Sessions for 2nd tier workers
Would you like to know more about action learning & how it might help you in your work?
Two FREE Taster Days on action learning. These two training days will be let by experts in action learning.
more info
Gemma 020 7700 8219 or
gemma@lvsc.org.ukDate 26 and 27 February
Venue Business Design Centre, Islington
EVENT
FREE Seminars for Charities
A total of 56 free seminars aimed at charities and associations are offered at this year?s Charities and Associations Exhibition. There are nine sessions under the fundraising stream, including Fundraising for Unpopular Causes, Legacy Marketing, Wealth Intelligence and Risk Management and five sessions under the trustee stream including Recruiting the Right Trustees, Good Governance and Public Benefit. There are also sessions on Gift Aid, Choosing the Right Charity Challenge, Data Protection, Online Campaigning and legal issues.
more info
www.conferencehouse.co.uk/chaseDate 26 February - DEADLINE
FUNDS
Choosing Health Small Grant Scheme
This new grant is available to community groups who want to deliver projects, helping people make healthier life style choices.
For example: ? Community Sports Day Events ? ?Healthy Lunchbox? workshops for parents ? Physical activity events for the elderly (e.g. Tai Chi). If you have a project idea, but need help with development, please contact: ? Jim Wong at Ealing CVS 020 8280 2233
? Suki Kaur and Shamarke Diriye at Southall Community Alliance 020 8574 8855
? Matt Friedson at Acton Community Forum 020 8993 6158 When you call, please mention, Choosing Health Small Grant.
more info
For an application form call 020 3313 9631 or download from
http://www.ealingcvs.org.uk/funding/funding2.php?programme_id=32Date 27 February
TRAINING
How to Write Better Funding Applications
The Refugee Council?s Development team would like to invite Refugee Community Organisations in London to participate in this FREE training session on ?How to write better funding applications?.
more info
Jennifer Doherty, Development Team, Refugee Council, 240 ? 250 Ferndale Road, London, SW9 8BB
Date 27 February
Time 10:00 - 14:00
Venue Oaktree Community Centre, Osborne Road, Acton, W3 8SY
EVENT
Well London ? Pre-engagement Event
This event is specially organised jointly with Ealing Primary Care Trust, Groundwork and LBE. It is open to all voluntary and statutory sector organisations and individuals who want to find out more on the new Well London project in the South Acton area.
more info
Jim Wong 020-8280-2233 or
jim@ealingcvs.org.ukDate 28 February
Venue Rosedale College, Wood End Green Road, Hayes, UB3 2SE
EVENT
Promoting Health and Community Cohesion
Interested in learning about healthier communities and community cohesion?
We will work together to reflect and learn about what works to build community cohesion and healthier outcomes.
more info
Healthy Hillingdon 01895 277141
Date 28 and 29 February
Venue Slough, Berkshire
TRAINING
Black Perspectives in Community Development
A two-day training session, only available to people who are from Black Minority & Ethnic Communities (including migrant and traveller communities) and are volunteers or workers in a community setting/organisation/group in the South East of England. Training is free; however participants must be available for both days.
Aims of the course
To inform, develop understandings of Black perspectives in community development work
To explore the link between experiences and theoretical models, which inform Black perspectives in community development work.
more info
Bookings can also be made on-line at
www.twics.org.ukDate 29 February - DEADLINE
FUNDS
Comic Relief Red Nose Day Programmes
Funding is available for registered charities and constituted community and voluntary groups. There is no maximum grant size but most are £15 000 - £40 000 a year and are made over one to three years.
more info
www.comicrelief.com/grantsDate 2 March
Time 18.00
Venue Young Vic Theatre, London, Waterloo
EVENT
Motherland ? Mother?s Day
On Mothers Day Juliet Stevenson, Harriet Walter and other actors will bring to life the heartbreaking and heroic experiences of women and children who have sought asylum in the UK. They will be joined by asylum seekers who will tell their own moving stories.
"We came here to find safety but they locked us up. Do the British people know that this happens?" Meltem Avcil, 13-year-old Turkish refugee
All tickets £10
FREE to asylum seekers
more info
http://www.youngvic.org/ or 020 7922 2922
Date 4 March
Time 10.30 - 3.30
Venue The Kings Fund, Cavendish Square, London
TRAINING
Commissioning Choices:
Getting Value for Money from Advocacy Services
Are you involved in the purchasing review or monitoring of independent advocacy services? If so, come along to this free seminar offering resources and support for effective commissioning. The day will involve a range of presentations and discussions on the challenges facing commissioners, methods of ensuring quality, monitoring outcomes and strategic reviews of advocacy provision.
more info
Kings Fund 020 7307 2466
Date 6 March
Venue The Beck Theatre, Hayes
EVENT
Conference for Third Sector Organisations
This is a FREE conference which will debate and explore the way forward for West London?s Third Sector Organisations over the next 10 years.
more info
HAVS
http://www.havs.org.uk/Date 6 March
WORKSHOP
Sexual health (morning); Visit to tower of London (afternoon)
P3 Navigator in Hayes aimed for Asylum seekers and Refugees. The workshop takes place on each week on Thursday and consists of a range of activities and information.
more info
Juliana Ajibade
jajibade@project2041.org.ukDate 8 March
Venue Southall
EVENT
Women Together; Challenges and Achievements 2008
DAAP?s 5th annual International Women?s Day celebration!
more info
call 020 8843 0945
NEWS
Refugee Council West London office is now open!
· helps those who have had a positive decision on their asylum application to access welfare benefits, housing, education, employment and health care.
· provides English classes and volunteer support to those who are particularly vulnerable.
· also works with refugee women fleeing domestic violence.
more info
Refugee CouncilUnits 4 & 5, Hounslow Business ParkAlice Way, HounslowMiddlesex TW3 3UDTelephone: 020 8607 6888
TRAINING
Reaching Out Better Community Advice
Do you work for a voluntary or community organisation in West London in an Information, Advice and Guidance role?
Reaching Out project can help you achieve an NVQ Level 2, 3 or 4 in Information, Advice and Guidance. The training is fully funded by the London Development Agency.
more info
Call 020 8901 3721
TRAINING
FREE Media Training with Media Trust
Training voluntary organisations:
- Introductions to Media
Introduction to Web Design
more info
Call 020 7874 7657
NEWS
REAP ?Hear My Voice? book
REAP NEWS!!
We are delighted to announce that "Hear My Voice" collection of short stories and poetry is now available from REAP office!(£3.50 + £1 p&p)
more info
To order your copy call 01895 441530 or e-mail
olesya@reap.org.ukTRAINING
Better Boards - Building Committees to Help Local Communities
The Better Boards Project at REACH is all about building committees to help local communities. The project focuses exclusively on
* black and minority ethnic, faith and rural groups
* tailored trustee recruitment and placement (plus mentor support)
The specific aim is to bring further expertise, add diversity and gain from skills transfer to the boards of those groups.
The project will use the existing pool of skilled REACH Volunteers, who are willing to become trustees or mentors. Skills on offer include strategic planning, budgeting, financial planning, marketing and PR, legal, HR, income generation, ICT and many others.
more info
http://www.reach-online.org.uk/projects/betterboards.htm020 7840 5668 or email
mailto:betterboards@reach-online.org.ukHELP NEEDED
Reef Television looking for families
Reef Television who are currently making a brand new show for BBC1 and are looking for families and couples to take part.
The show will help people recycle, refurbish and repair the clutter in their homes in order to raise money for themselves and a good cause of their choice. Half of the money they raise will be for a personal project the other half will be donated to charity. Reef are currently in the process of speaking to local charities to identify any supporters/volunteers/friends who might be interested in taking part and helping raise money for your charity.
If you know someone whose home is crammed with clutter and would be happy to donate half of the money they raise by selling it to charity they would be extremely grateful if you could get them to give me call as soon as possible, or email their details, so that I can have a more detailed chat with them about the show. They will be filming throughout December and January so are looking to get in touch with people as soon as possible in order to get the ball rolling.
more info
Nick Westwood, Reef Television Ltd, 020 7836 8595.
http://www.reef.tv/HELP NEEDED
Commission on Vulnerable Employment
(CoVE)
TUC established a Commission on Vulnerable Employment (CoVE) in 2007 to look into the situation of the 1 in 5 workers who are exposed to exploitation and dangerous conditions in the workplace. It has identified migrants as a category of workers for whom vulnerable employment conditions are a common. Typical experiences in these workplaces are: harassment and bullying, discrimination and racism, absence of security in employment contracts, unexplained or disproportionately large deductions from wage packets, payments below minimum (or accepted rate for the job) wages levels, dangerous work conditions, and activities that amount to forced labour.
CoVE researchers wish to interview people who have had these experiences. They are particularly interested in talking to people who have or are working in construction, cleaning, domestics, hospitality, retail, agriculture, factory/processing, and social care, but also wish to speak to others as well.
This phase of work will be conducted during the course of February. The interviews last approximately one hour. Interpreters can be provided if required. Information provided will be kept confidential, with details anonymised. A thank you payment of £20 will be paid to participants.
more info
http://www.tuc.org.uk/ Laurence Bell
LBell@tuc.org.ukTRAINING
'People into Print' project
A project which aims to allow people the chance to gain entry into this sector. It is open to anyone living in London and who is currently unemployed.
We will offer on and off the job training designed to suit the skills and job requirements of those participating, with a real qualification at the end. This will be carried out in conjuntion with a work placement programme that matches the skills of the participants with the needs of the print companies. Additional benefits also include a tailored support package including career support, interview experience, and help from a personal mentor.
more info
Aaron Rajania
rajania@tribalgroup.co.uk http://www.tribalgroup.co.uk/