We are sad to announce that, due to a lack of funding, Inclusion Barnet has taken the difficult decision to close Space 2B. The weekly drop-in, run as part of Barnet Voice, has been open in locations in Mill Hill and Finchley for many years. Barnet Voice will continue to offer its weekly Virtual […]
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Aug
Aug
In our last blog (link here) we talked about grant funding via government initiatives, trusts and foundations. There have been a number of grants for organisations affected by Covid-19 or that have seen their workload increase or change substantially due to Covid-19. Barnet Together can help community groups and charities navigate the funding opportunities […]
14
Aug
Aug
“In These Strange Times” “The New Normal” “Let’s zoom” These are all phrases that until five months ago I had never used, and now in these strange times they have become part of the new normal. Little did I imagine in March 2020 when the world began to close, that a few months later […]
05
Aug
Aug
Ellen Cheshire has joined the Inclusion Barnet team as Fundraising and Organisational Development Advisor. In her new position, Ellen will offer free advice and assistance to voluntary community organisations based and operating in Barnet. “So many community organisations have been hit hard in recent months as Covid-19 has devastated funding opportunities and fundamentally changed group […]
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May
May
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust has launched a new helpline for people experiencing a mental health crisis. To get help or advice from trained mental health advisors and clinicians 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, call 0300 0200 500. For more details visit: http://www.behcamhs.nhs.uk/help/ […]
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May
May
We’re as pleased as punch to announce our new charity partnership with Shake Shack Brent Cross. The up-market burger and shake bar is donating 5 per cent of sales of its delicious frozen custard dessert Pie Oh My as part of its Stand for Something Good programme which supports local communities. “We’re so proud to be chosen […]
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Apr
Apr
We are asking our supporters to become ‘Home Heroes’ by thinking of an activity based around the numbers 2.6 or 26 that suits their skills and completing it by Sunday 26th April, the day that the London Marathon would have raised millions of pounds for UK charities. All of the money raised will go towards […]
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Mar
Mar
Unfortunately due to the current guidance frm the Government around COVID-19, we have had to cancel the User Voice Group that was due to be held on Monday 30th March 2020. We hope to hold groups in the future but will be suspending all face-to-face meetings until further notice. If you would like any more […]
17
Mar
Mar
Following government guidance on coronavirus, we’ve had to take the difficult decision to suspend all face-to-face meetings and groups until further notice. Please be assured, however, that even though our offices are closed, Inclusion Barnet is still open! All of our staff are continuing to work remotely and doing everything they can to keep our […]
21
Feb
Feb
Inclusion Barnet is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the contract to be Barnet’s new Healthwatch provider following success through a competitive tender process. CEO Caroline Collier said “we’re very excited to be building on the important work that’s been done to date, whilst bringing new insights from the perspective of a […]