February 2012 e-news bulletin
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Raise your profile on a budget, 21 February 10am-4pm, £50 (NW1)
A guide to setting up free online media, 1 March, 10am-12noon, £25 inc afternoon drop-in (Pimlico).
Join the Lord Mayor's Show
Free entry, up to £15k funding and support for your float!
Apply by 29 March 2012
Help to shape HealthWatch
The new champion for health and social care
Join in to clean up the capital's waterways!
Family friendly volunteering
Read more
Fairtrade Fortnight
City of London Fairtrade Group events
Defending Human Rights Defenders
9am-6pm on 24 February at Amnesty International Human Rights Action Centre,17-25 New Inn Yard, EC2A 3EA
Read more on the ProBonoUK.net website
New Chief Executive at Doctors of the World UK
Meet Catherine Giboin
Come to the Cabaret!
Wednesday 15 February, £10 entry ticket
Supporting Headway East London
New Health Outreach Project
Refugee Community Organisations being sought to host assessments
Plan your June 2012 activities now!
Volunteers Week, 1-7 June - Visit the Volunteering England website
Small Charities Week, 11-15 June - Visit the FSI website for details
Get free support for your small charity from CITY.COMM: contact Emma at eplouviez@citycomm.org.uk
Capital Jubilee Fund
Grants of £250-£1,000 for events to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Apply by 17 February 2012.
The Big Tree Plant
A funding scheme to encourage and support community groups to plant trees in neighbourhoods where people live and work. Deadline: 14 March 2012
Go to the website
The Skinners' Company - Lady Neville Charity
Up to £1k for small registered charities and not-for-profit organisations in the areas of Local Heritage, Performing & Visual Arts. Apply by 16 March 2012.
Grant and fundraising advice:
Visit the free grants directory at Voluntary Action Westminster
Visit the free funding advice pages and buy expert fundraising from Voluntary Action Westminster
Register for free searches at Funding Central (www.fundingcentral.org.uk)
