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Imago Newsletter - Issue 47 - June 2022
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You Are Not Alone - YANA
Imago is delighted to be offering the You Are Not Alone (YANA) service, funded through Kent County Council’s Reconnect programme.
The COVID pandemic has turned lives upside down, and children and young adults have been impacted in ways that affect their mental and physical wellbeing. In response, Imago has developed an exciting new project, YANA, running from July to October 2022.
YANA aims to help children and young adults develop resilience and emotional wellbeing. The project uses a preventative approach to raise awareness of mental health, develop understanding of what that looks like for the individual, and explore what they can do themselves and where they can go for further support. The YANA service is for children and young adults who would like to improve their emotional health and wellbeing, and do not meet the threshold for support from CAMHS and NELFT.
YANA offers a mix of online wellbeing and emotional resilience workshops, one-to-one sessions, peer support and information for families.
We know YANA will make a real difference to children and young adults, both now, and for their future.
For further information, please contact our Hub team:
Phone: 0300 011 1965
Email: yana@imago.community
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Volunteers Week 2022
This month we celebrated Imago's volunteers who are central to the ethos and services of Imago.
Thank you for everything you do for our clients, we could not do what we do without you.
To show our appreciation to our Telephone Befrienders they were treated to a lovely afternoon tea at White Finch Bakery in Meopham.
To find out more about volunteering with Imago go to Volunteer with Imago Community email volunteering@imago.community or call 01892 530330
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London Marathon 2022
We are so excited and proud to announce that Liam Brown will be taking on the epic challenge of running the TCS London Marathon to raise money for Imago Young Carers.
Liam is no newbie to taking on challenges, having already completed the London Landmarks Half Marathon in 2021 for Tommy’s Charity and he will be taking part in the local landmarks 10k this year. He has also completed a 500-mile cycle for bone cancer, which he did over the summer last year.
Liam has started his marathon training and has two main focuses:
“I am hoping to complete the race in under 4hrs and I would love to raise £2,000 or more for my efforts for Young Carers”.
Liam works for Kroll, a provider of proprietary data, technology and insights to help clients stay ahead of complex demands related to risk, governance and growth. The company’s London office, have kindly supported our Young Carers previously by providing refurbished IT equipment to those most in need. Additionally, Liam will be raising funds through his employer to help support Imago Young Carers.
If you would like to support Liam in raising vital funds for our Young Carers you can donate here https://tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/liam-brown-ced39
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Virtual London Marathon 2022
Join in the fun at home and apply for one of our limited Virtual London Marathon places. Taking place the same day, with the same medal and finishers t-shirt as the London event, the Virtual event is an event chosen by you. You have 24 hours in which to cover the miles, you can walk, run, stop and restart – even have lunch in the middle! Register your interest to take part on the form found here https://www.imago.community/Support-Us/Events
Imago staff members Katrina Page and Ellie Stringer have joined Team Imago and are taking on the Virtual London Marathon to support our work. Katrina says "I work for Imago so I get to see first-hand the difference they make to people’s lives. I want to help 'make that difference '". You can sponsor Katrina here Imago Community: Katrina's London Marathon (enthuse.com) and Ellie here Imago Community: Ellie's London Marathon.
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Vote for Us next time you shop!
If you shop in Tesco's Riverhead, TN13 2QS please vote for our Dial 2 Drive service using the blue token to decide how much funding we get.
Dial 2 Drive is our community transport scheme for people unable to access public transport due to older age, illness or disability. It is a volunteer led service with volunteer drivers donating their time to take clients to medical and social appointments enabling them to stay active and independent in their local community for longer.
To find out more go to Dial2Drive - Community Transport (imago.community) or contact driving@imago.community
Tesco Community Grants help fund thousands of community projects and good causes across the country. To find out more go to Tesco Community Grants
Deadline: Thursday 30th June
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Work for Us
Due to expansion, Imago has exciting new vacancies across the organisation. It’s a great time to join us!
Wellbeing Coordinator, based at Mersham, near Ashford. Part of Wellbeing Matters Plus, our new service in East Kent. Wellbeing Coordinator (Mersham) (imago.community)
Community Care Navigator, roles across Swale and Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley. Community Care Navigator (Dartford, Gravesham, and Swanley, or Swale) (imago.community)
Children & Young People Coordinator- vulnerable children- full-time and part-time roles to cover Gravesham/Maidstone and Sevenoaks/Dartford. Children & Young People Coordinator - vulnerable children (Maidstone and Gravesham) (imago.community)
As an employer, we are proud to have achieved the Investors In People quality mark. We want our employees to enjoy working at Imago, and we offer:
- Inclusive values-based environment
- Competitive remuneration package
- Workplace pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Opportunities for hybrid working
- Benenden Health Care
- Employee Supported Volunteering scheme
- Development opportunities
- and more
Visit the website for further vacancies. Work With Us (imago.community)
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SHREK The Musical
We would like to thank Tunbridge Wells Operatic & Dramatic Society (TWODS) for choosing Kent Young Carers to be their charity partner for performances of SHREK The Musical earlier this month.
SHREK The Musical ran from 14th to 18th June at The Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells, with bucket collections taking place at the end of each performance to raise funds for Kent Young Carer's.
To find out more about how you/your club/school/group/business can support the work of Imago, please visit Support Us (imago.community) or contact donate@imago.community
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Thank you
We would like to say thank you to the following for providing funding to enable us to offer respite and activities to our Young Carers.
Rotary Club of Kings Hill
Jazz Apple Foundation
Rotary Club of Sittingbourne Invicta
Gatwick Airport Community Trust
ASDA Foundation
Persimmon Homes
Tunbridge Wells Inner Wheel Club
We are delighted when groups want to help, to know that others in the community are thinking of them makes a big difference to those we support.
To find out more about how you/your club/school/group/business can support the work of Imago, please visit Support Us (imago.community) or contact donate@imago.community
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Expression of Interest for Kent and Medway Integrated Care System Representation Roles for VCSE Sector
Kent and Medway is one of the largest and most complex Integrated Care Systems (ICS), serving a population of nearly two million people. The Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a new organisation with a remit to improve health and care for everyone who lives in the county, addressing inequalities in outcomes, access and patient and carer experiences. Success will also be determined by enhancing productivity and value for money, together with making a vital contribution to the broader social and economic development across the region.
The Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector has always been seen as an essential component of the health and social care environment in Kent and Medway. This has been especially evident during the COVID pandemic, which brought closer working between the VCSE sector, local authorities and NHS bodies to address unprecedented challenges for our communities.
We are looking for individuals to represent the VCSE sector on specific participatory (non voting) roles within three of the ICS Boards and committees. Candidates are likely to be employed by, or trustees of, Kent and Medway - based or focused VCSE organisations, however, PLEASE be aware that on these boards you would be representing the whole VCSE sector in Kent and Medway and not your employing organisation or specific geography or beneficiary group. Applications from candidates who are self-employed, but have the relevant skills, experience, and networks will also be considered. Please note that as these roles are remunerated, applicants will need to also demonstrate that appropriate PAYE, NI and pension contributions will be met by a PAYE-registered organisation.
Read the role descriptions and criteria here.
If you would like to be considered for one or more of these roles, please complete the Expression of Interest form and return to Josephine McCartney via josephine@kentcf.org.uk
Deadline: Monday, 4th July.
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Findings and recommendations of the VCSE Steering Group Review
Following the recent review of the VCSE Steering Group for Kent and Medway to identify its priorities, governance and how to engage better with voluntary organisations, we would like to share the findings and the recommendations and inform you of the next steps.
This is an online event and we hope that if you engaged in any of the workshops, one to one interviews or surveys that you will be able to join us to hear the collective views of the sector.
When: Thursday 21st July 2pm - 3:30pm
Where: Online event, to book a place, go to Eventbrite
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Expressions of interest for NCVO/FSI Small Charity Panel
The advisory panel will provide strategic oversight for the development and growth of the FSI/NCVO partnership that was created as a result of the closure of the Small Charities Coalition.
Small charity panel members will be paid for their time.
Infrastructure/funder members will be paid expenses.
For more information about the panel, the role descriptions and to complete the expression of interest form go to the Small Charities Advisory Panel page of the NCVO website.
Deadline: Thursday 30th June
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Vision for Volunteering
Launched on 6th May, the Vision for Volunteering tackles five key themes - awareness and appreciation of volunteering; power; equity and inclusion; collaboration; and experimentation - and explores how volunteering must adapt and evolve in each area by 2032.
You can read the Vision on the Vision for Volunteering website
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To read
- The Government has launched a pilot Find a Grant service to make finding Government grants easier
- Find a grant through Grantway - using a grant robot to find data from online sources and give to you available grant opportunities
- Looking for interesting and alternative ways to fundraise, read Charity Digital's 50 incredible ways to fundraise
- Boost your online giving with hashtag # fundraising. The scheme launched this year by ThinkDonate allows charities to set up campaigns via a # read Charity Digital's article for more information
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Lloyds Bank Foundation - Racial Equality Fund
Two-year unrestricted grants of £50,000 for small and local charities that are led by and for members of Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic communities who are providing support to people from specific minoritised communities to overcome 11 complex social issues as determined by the Foundation:
• Addiction and dependency on alcohol, drugs and/or gambling
• Asylum seekers and refugees
• Care leavers
• Domestic and sexual abuse
• Homeless and vulnerably housed
• Learning disabilities
• Mental health
• Offending, prison or community service
• Sexual exploitation
• Trafficking and modern slavery
• Young parents
Funding is available for core organisational costs which are related to the day to day running of the charity. Funding is also available for costs associated with the direct delivery of the charity's work.
Deadline: 5pm, Friday 29th July
Apply: We Fund (lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk)
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Prince of Wales Charitable Fund
PWCF considers small grant applications from UK registered non-profit organisations supporting grassroots projects in diverse and deprived communities. The small grants programme awards single or multi-year grants to a maximum value of £5,000 and £15,000 respectively. The average single award is £1,500.
Funding Themes are:
- Heratige & Conservation
- Education
- Health & Wellbeing
- Social Inclusion
- Environment
- Countryside
Deadline: 9am, Friday 1st July
Apply: Funding themes | The Prince of Wales's Charitable Fund (pwcf.org.uk)
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The Henry Smith - Holiday Grants for Children
The purpose of the Holiday Grants programme is to provide access to recreational trips or holidays for groups of children who experience disadvantage or who have disabilities. In particular we are interested in contributing to trips that would not take place without our funding.
Grant size: £500 - £2,500
Deadline: at least 6 weeks before your trip or holiday takes place
Apply: Go to Holiday Grants for Children - The Henry Smith Charity for application forms, funding guidelines and budget checklists.
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Kent Community Foundation: Digital Inclusion Fund
Grants of up to £10,000 are available for a wide range of activity, including work with disadvantaged young people seeking training, the elderly navigating digital services such as benefits and health services and vulnerable adults accessing training and skills development to enable independent living.
Any questions contact natalie@kentcf.org.uk
Deadline: Thursday 30th June
Apply: KCC Digital Inclusion Fund (kentcf.org.uk)
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Crowdfund Kent Returns - Project Creator Workshops
The programme is focused on giving local organisations and groups the opportunity to take forward projects and ideas to improve their local area. Along with pledges from local people and the community.
If you are interested in creating a project and being part of Crowdfund Kent join crowdfunding experts Spacehive at this free workshop to find out all you need to know.
- Hear about funding available from Kent County Council to help make your idea happen
- Get advice on creating your project and how to run an amazing crowdfunding campaign
- Join interactive breakout rooms to access specialised support for your project
Whether your project is big or small, this is your opportunity to learn how you can make a real difference in your local area through Crowdfund Kent
Visit www.spacehive.com/movement/crowdfund-kent for more information. If you have any questions about the event or accessibility requirements, please email support@spacehive.com
Where: Online, go to CrowdFund Kent - News (spacehive.com) to book
When: 6th July 12pm-1pm & 12th July, 5pm-6pm
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Free resources to help with Volunteers
Do you manage, train or recruit volunteers? Do you need some additional resources to help with this? Do you need help with funding or charity governance? Find all the information you need on topics like this and more on the Knowledgebase section of the Kent Volunteers website Knowledgebase :: Kent Volunteers
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The Gas Safe Charity Online Workshops
The Gas Safe Charity are offering FREE virtual workshops to raise awareness of the risks of carbon monoxide for people who work in the homes of vulnerable people.
This online, hour long workshop is aimed at front line staff and volunteers from social care, NHS, FRS, voluntary and private sectors working in the UK who visit vulnerable people in their homes every day.
The Think CO online workshop will tell you more about the sources, signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, how to help prevent it and what the implications are to you and your client. In particular, we focus on long term, low level risks which can have serious consequences and help you spot and address the risks. As more vulnerable people are spending time at home, the risks increase.
When: Dates throughout July and September
Where: Online via Zoom, book through Eventbrite
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Dartford Community Voting Day
Do you have a great project idea for the Dartford (designated) Big Local catchment area? Would you like to apply for up to £500 to develop a small project idea in the area or up to £2,500 to create something a little more extensive? DARTFORD COMMUNITY VOTING DAY event will give you a great chance to pitch your project to Dartford residents living in the beneficiary catchment area. If they like your idea and vote for your project, you could receive funding and support in order to bring it to life.
Please see the application pack
When: Sunday 10th July
Where: Fairfield Leisure Centre
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