To alleviate some of the financial pressure in these increasingly hard pressed times, Citizens Advice Westminster is partnering with Westminster City Council again to deliver the Westminster Hardship Fund (funded from the national Household Support Grant Extension).
Silver Sunday is a day dedicated to older people. Initially it was started as a response to social isolation and loneliness among our older population. It is now a national day where everyone can come together by hosting fun and free events for older people around the country: a day where older people can meet new people, visit new places, try new activities and connect with their local communities and generations around them.
Summer Fun for Everyone! wirh Church Street Community Champions and Maternity Champions. Events including Mini Zoo, facepainting, Music, and Crafts, across Greenside Community Park, Lilestone street and Church street on the 2nd July from 2 - 4pm.
Women and Girls Network (WGN) currently have various part-time and full-time, fixed-term and permanent opportunities to join their team. Roles include: Administrator (Human Resources) Community Engagement Worker; Gateway Sexual Violence Lines Worker; Head of Operations; Independent Sexual Violence Advocacy Manager; Intervention & Rapid Response Navigator; Navigator (Sexual Violence Services).
Coach Core is a national charity, using sport and apprenticeships to support young people into employment, whilst also enabling them to become a positive influence in their communities. Coach Core is offering the level 2 Sports coaching apprenticeship. This apprenticeship combines paid, on-the-job training with some accompanying study.
You may have heard about monkeypox in the news recently. But what is it, what are the symptoms and how can you access help and information?
Caribbean African Health Network (CAHN) and 5 partners host the Caribbean African Targeted Health Improvement Programme (CATHIP) which takes place each Saturday morning 11am -12.15pm via Zoom, Facebook and YouTube and is affectionately known as the 'Health Hour'. Each session looks at heath issues such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer, sexual health, mental health, affecting our communities, the presentations are led by a Dr/ Consultant or other Clinician for 30 - 45 minutes followed by a question & answer session of 15 minutes.
We are a team of mental health workers trained in helping children and young people manage their mental health difficulties by building up their emotional wellbeing and resilience. We offer structured guided self-help interventions for children and young people experiencing difficulties with anxiety and low mood.
An opportunity has arisen for a new Head of Community Programmes to join the Abbey Centre at an exciting point in the charity’s history. As new needs emerge from the both the pandemic and the current costof-living crisis, the Abbey Centre is reviewing its strategy and future direction. We are looking for a strategic thinker who is also a details person. You will need to be able to “horizon scan” and plan our services into the future, whilst remaining on top of current activities and ensuring they are delivered to the highest possible standards.
Be Active Volunteers help people over 60 improve confidence, rebuild strength, and connect with their community. Work one on one over 9 sessions to support rehabilitation exercises and achieve activity goals. Volunteering takes place in Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea. Full training provided.