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Funding - Information brought to you in collaboration with Rainbow Services

Funding

Grants of up to £5,000 are available from the High Sheriffs’ Fund for initiatives that help to keep people safe in their homes and their community. Please note, the deadline is 1st December.

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The UK Youth Fund – Covid Relief has been created to support youth organisations who have not had access to the crisis funding they require to survive the Covid pandemic. Youth organisations with an income of under £250,000, that are based in, and deliver their work in England are eligible to apply for up to £50,000.

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Grants of up to £10k are available from the Provide Foundation, which is managed by Essex Community Foundation (ECF). This is to help local charities and groups with links to health and social care to adapt their work during the pandemic and support the vulnerable, and socially isolated. These grants can support core and operating costs, project costs or capital items. Provide are particularly interested in projects that improves digital and technology for people to access projects and services.

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Catalyst and The National Lottery Community Fund Sector Challenge Grants Sector Challenge Grants launched on Monday 16th November 2020.

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The campaign, “12 Days of Giving”, will see 120 different charities receive an early Christmas gift of a £1,000 donation, with 10 winners announced each weekday from 7 to 22 December.

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Funding opportunities kindly shared with Rainbow Services for the e-bulletin by NAVCA and Community Matters Yorkshire.

Sobell Foundation

The Archer Trust

Community Forum Survey - Harlow Council

Community Forum Survey

The Community Forum have discussed what more the Council could be doing to communicate to communities and groups within the town more effectively. Please complete this short survey to provide some ideas and feedback for further discussion at a future Forum meeting.

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Time to Change Champion

Could you be a Time to Change Champion? Do you have lived experience of mental illness? As a Champion, you are invited to use your own experience of mental health problems to raise awareness of and advocate positive changes in the way that our local community think and act about mental health.For more information contact Devika Chowdhury: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

or 07592 373116.

Carers First

Tuesday 1st December 2020 at 11am : Carers First Care2Relax - Fitness Pilates/Relaxation on Zoom. Please contact Jenny Goodson via email to register and receive zoom link : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

or phone 0300 303 1555

Tuesday 1st December 2020 at 6pm to 7pm - Chill and Chat Group for Young Adult Carers on zoom. Please contact Jenny Goodson via email to register and receive zoom link : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

or phone 0300 303 1555

ONLINE GALLERY at Parndon Mill

The Gallery at Parndon Mill

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An Online Gallery is now being presented by The Gallery at Parndon Mill for all those who enjoy the arts and miss the exhibitions there. The fine arts are represented as well as skilled craft work in many different styles and media - an array of artworks which are a delight to view and a joy to purchase

On view are colourful paintings and original prints by talented artists, some who have studios here at Parndon Mill and others who work locally. The crafts are represented by ceramics and glass including some pieces which are useful in the kitchen or dining room, others which are purely decorative, and some which are amusing and quirky. Four jewellers present a range of pieces in silver, glass and semi-precious stones. Textiles include scarves, purses and pictures in stitch. More unusual pieces are paintings on wood blocks and stone carved lettering.

A special feature of this exhibition is sculpture which turns on screen to show all facets. The artists are Gerda Rubinstein and John Farnham, sculptors who are both well known nationally and particularly in Harlow and the local area.

There is a lot of variety and beautiful objects to look at or choose to buy.

To view the Online Gallery visit the Parndon Mill website: www.parndonmill.co.uk

Sally Anderson

The Gallery at Parndon Mill

Off Elizabeth Way

HARLOW CM20 2HP

tel: 01279 426042

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www.parndonmill.co.uk

Registered Charity 1168202

Parndon Mill does not have mains water and our well is running dry. If you could help us with our borehole appeal, we would be most grateful and you would be helping secure a future for creativity in Harlow.

http://justgiving.com/campaign/borehole2019

Small Business Saturday

About Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and support small businesses in their communities.

The day itself takes place on the first Saturday in December each year, but the campaign aims to have a lasting impact on small businesses.

On Small Business Saturday, customers across the U.K go out and support all types of small businesses, online, in offices and in stores. Many small businesses take part in the day by hosting events and offering discounts.

Mosaic Recruitment - Free consultation

Mosaic Recruitment are offering a to organisations who are faced with the challenge of recruiting and onboarding remotely.

There is no question that the business landscape is looking very different since the arrival of Covid 19. When we initially went into official lockdown on the 23rd March, I envisaged that within three months we would have returned to normality, six months later I am left wondering what normal will look like in the future?

As confidence returns, I aspire to forge a better sense of community and I aim to build stronger and more supportive relationships within our local business network.For me, one of the positive effects of this crisis has been watching how communities have come together to support each other whether that has been looking out for elderly neighbour, delivering groceries or just being someone who listens and cares. I hope that as a business group we can learn from this andrealise that by working closely together we can utiliseour joint strength and expertise to help each other and the wider business society.

For a lot of organisations,I envisage that the landscape may have changed permanently, and some aspects of business will have altered forever. As a Recruiter the way that we work has been transformed, fortunately this reformation has enabled us to provide a faster, streamlined and more efficient service and I have confidence that embracing change and innovating will be key to our recovery.

I believe that the recruitment industry will be pivotal in mobilising the UK workforce and offering both support, advice and a helping hand as organisations as they adjust to the new nature of recruiting, from the adoption of new technologies such as video interviewing and virtual onboarding, to embracing flexible and remote workforces.

If you would like help, advise or assistance as you embark on a digital recruitment journey please contact Susan Curran; Mosaic Recruitment; Tel 01279 780 000 for a free consultation.

Kickstart Scheme - Harlow Council

HARLOW Council is encouraging businesses to take up the opportunity of government funding to create 6-month work placements for young people.

The government Kickstart scheme aims to support 16 to 24 year olds into employment who are currently on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment.

For each job placement, funding will cover:

• 100% of the relevant National Minimum Wage (or the National Living Wage depending on the age of the participant) for 25 hours a week for a total of 6 months

• The associated employer National Insurance contributions

• Employer minimum automatic enrolment contributions

Employers of all sizes can apply for funding. Employers can spread the start date of the job placements up until the end of December 2021.

Applications to the Kickstart Scheme have to be made for at least 30 job placements at a time. Businesses unable to provide that many job placements must use an intermediary who will gather together opportunities from a number of small businesses. Harlow Council is acting as an intermediary for the scheme. You can register your interest by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Further funding is available for training and support so that young people on the scheme can get a job in the future.

Find more about the Kickstart scheme at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/kickstart-scheme

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) praised the scheme

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) praised the scheme, but said the application process needed to be easier to encourage more businesses to participate.

“Rooted in local business communities across the UK, Chambers are playing a leading role in connecting businesses with young people to create long-term quality employment opportunities. They will want to see the application process simplified,” said BCC director of policy James Martin.

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