Previous Job Next Job The mission of the American Museum & Gardens (AM&G) is to educate, stimulate, and inspire its visitors to further the understanding of American history and culture. The Museum carries out this mission through the presentation of its historic rooms, its decorative art and folk-art collections, and its special exhibitions, learning programmes, and gardens. Our organisation is the only one of its kind outside the boundaries of the United States. We welcomed over 70,000 visitors last year, most of them British. It is an exciting time to join AM&G as we are going through a significant period of growth – with increased visitor numbers, revenue, and deeper engagement with our audiences. We are looking to continue to grow in the coming years and this role will play an important part in helping to achieve our goals. About the role The role of the Chair is to provide leadership and direction to the Board of Trustees of The American Museum & Gardens. The Chair will hold the Board and the Director to account for AM&G’s mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring each Trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of AM&G. The Chair will ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations and to make sure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document. The Chair's role is also to monitor and, where appropriate, challenge the leadership of AM&G, ensuring that the Board functions as a unit and works closely to achieve agreed objectives. The person appointed will work in partnership with the Trustees, Director and Leadership Team to support AM&G’s employees and volunteers, optimising the relationship between the Board of Trustees and the team. The new Chair will be responsible for leading the recruitment of a new Director to ensure a smooth succession when the incumbent (as Executive Chair, and always envisaged as a relatively short-term appointment) steps down at the end of 2025. The key elements of the role are: Strategic Leadership · Provide leadership to AM&G and its Board, ensuring that AM&G has maximum impact for its beneficiaries. · Ensure that Trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of AM&G. · Ensure that the Board operates within its objectives and provides a clear strategic direction for AM&G. · Ensure that the Board is able to regularly review major risks and associated opportunities and satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities and manage and mitigate the risks. · Ensure that the Board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of the charity, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability. Governance · Ensure that the governance arrangements are working in the most effective way for AM&G. · Develop the knowledge and capability of the Board of Trustees. · Encourage positive change where appropriate, address and resolve any conflicts within the Board. · Lead a 360-degree appraisal of the performance of the Trustees and the Board on an annual basis. · Ensure that succession plans for Chair and the wider Board of Trustees are in place; that the Board is regularly refreshed and incorporates the right balance of skills, knowledge and experience needed to govern and lead AM&G effectively; and also reflects the wider population. · Work within any agreed policies adopted by AM&G. External Relations · Act as an ambassador for AM&G. · Maintain close relationships with key stakeholders in both the UK and US. · Furthering the relationship and connection with the Halcyon Board to mutual benefit. · Act as a spokesperson for AM&G when appropriate. Efficiency and effectiveness · Chair meetings of the Board of Trustees effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision-making process. · Ensure that Trustees are fully engaged and that decisions are taken in the best, long-term interests of AM&G and that the Board takes collective ownership. · Foster, maintain and ensure that constructive relationships exist with and between the Trustees. · Work closely with the Director and Leadership Team to give direction to Board policymaking and to ensure that meetings are well planned, meaningful and reflect the responsibilities of Trustees. · Monitor decisions taken at meetings and ensure implementation. Relationship with the Director and the wider Leadership Team · Ensure regular contact with the Director and Leadership Team to develop and maintain an open and supportive relationship within which each can speak openly about concerns, worries and challenges. · Establish and build a strong, effective and a constructive working relationship with the Director, ensuring they are held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives. · Support the Director and Leadership Team, whilst respecting the boundaries which exist between the roles. · Conduct an annual appraisal and performance review for the Director in consultation with other Trustees. · Ensure that the Director and Leadership Team have the opportunity for professional development and have appropriate external professional support. Time Commitment · The Board of Trustees meets four times a year in Bath. · The next phase of organisational development will be one of considerable organisational change, and it is important that the Chair is available to the Director and AM&G’s stakeholders on a regular basis. · The Chair will visit AM&G alongside other Trustees and will attend a range of events and activities. · A time input of approximately 20 days per annum is envisaged. · The initial length of term is three years renewable for a further two three-year terms (nine years in total). Remuneration This position is not remunerated but reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred fulfilling the duties of the role are reimbursed. Person specification Personal qualities · Commitment to the American Museum & Gardens vision and mission. · Strategic vision and independent judgement. · Strong facilitation and communication skills with stakeholders at all levels. · A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as Chair and Trustee. · A willingness to serve for two x three-year terms. Essential knowledge and experience · Experience of leading organisational change. · Understanding and experience of the legal responsibilities and liabilities of a Trustee. · Experience of negotiating with a wide range of stakeholder interests. · Experience and understanding of EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) in the workplace. Desirable knowledge and experience · Experience of chairing a charitable organisation. · Knowledge of and contact with networks in Bath/the Southwest. · Understanding of the cultural sector. · Business/entrepreneurial skills and knowledge. · Knowledge of the UK heritage industry. · Understanding of the creative industries and their wider networks. Other information The American Museum & Gardens is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff members to share this commitment. This role may be subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The American Museum & Gardens is an equal opportunities employer. To apply To apply please send a CV and covering letter outlining how you meet requirements of the role, together with a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (accessed via americanmuseum.org/join-support/current-vacancies/) to joy.hutchinson@americanmuseum.org or by post to The American Museum & Gardens, Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD. Please email as above if you require any further information. Closing date for applications: Tuesday 31st December 2024 at 5pm. < All Jobs Chair of the Board of the American Museum & Gardens Salary: Unpaid position Hours: Approx. 20 days per annum Contract Type: ​ Location: Bath / Southwest Close Date: Tuesday, 31 December 2024 Email Contact: joy.hutchinson@americanmuseum.org < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Bath Skate Collective Brief Description of Organisation Our aim is to provide a safe, inclusive indoor space where young people can develop their skills in skateboarding under the guidance of fully certified professional instructors, in partnership with Skate GB. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Our aim is to provide a safe, inclusive indoor space where young people can develop their skills in skateboarding under the guidance of fully certified professional instructors, in partnership with Skate GB. This secure environment encourages not only physical development but also fosters confidence, resilience, and cognitive abilities such as focus and problem-solving—skills that benefit both individuals and the community at large. In addition to skateboarding, we will offer a range of creative workshops and collaborate with other organizations to promote arts, music, and various outlets for self-expression. These activities will provide young people with a space to socialize, learn, and connect, contributing to their mental and physical wellbeing while strengthening community ties. By nurturing personal growth and encouraging positive social interactions, our facility will have a lasting impact on the overall health and well-being of the community. Bath Skate Collective Brief Description of Organisation Our aim is to provide a safe, inclusive indoor space where young people can develop their skills in skateboarding under the guidance of fully certified professional instructors, in partnership with Skate GB. Visit WebSite

Holiday Hunger BaNES Holiday Hunger Appeal 2020 The Coronavirus pandemic has put the UK’s wealth gap in the spotlight with child food poverty being an area that has received much publicity. Schools remained closed for the final four months of the academic year, which meant fewer children were guaranteed a substantial meal during this period. This was further exacerbated as term time ended and we moved into the holidays. ​ Knowing that support with food was needed to reach people over the October half-term, 3SG collaborated with Bath MP Wera Hobhouse and ran a LocalGiving campaign to raise funds in support of getting food to families and young people in need during the school holidays. In one week, the campaign raised £55,000 and together with St. John’s Foundation, 3SG was able to identify and direct those funds to community-led food projects and charities tackling holiday hunger in BaNES. ​ With a mind to the future, and the knowledge that food poverty remains an issue outside of school holidays, the Holiday Hunger Appeal directed these funds to projects that are committed to having a long term impact on food poverty. ​ FareShare South West, Mercy In Action, Oasis Hub, Weston Welcome Cafe and Food Club, Southside Family Project and FOOD Clubs are some of the organisations that benefited from increased funding to support their work providing more affordable food to families and young people in BaNES. Below is some of the feedback from the projects and individuals that benefited from the Holiday Hunger Appeal: Action Pantry Southside Family Project Oasis Pantry & Plate Up (formerly known as Make Lunch) Make Lunch in Bath received a generous donation from the Localgiving appeal. This was used directly to supporting our holiday hunger programme, which we’ve been running in Bath for the last 5 years. We used some of these funds to expand our provision at Christmas, and to provide additional support in February half term and at Easter. We made 200 deliveries across these three holidays to 58 different families, encompassing nearly 200 children and another 100 adults. Alongside store cupboard foods and treats we delivered fruit and vegetable bags, which had proven earlier in the year to be really popular, and so we really wanted to provide again. This crowdfunder made that possible, and we know how much that’s appreciated by our families. We also delivered bags of activities as we couldn't meet together, for children of all ages to do both independently and with their families. This included decorations to make, baking kits and a booklet of even more Christmas crafts and activities alongside seasonal recipes. At Easter we sent out a pack of new activities alongside "make your own playdough" kits and Easter hat kits. We will continue to use these funds over the months ahead to provide both food and further activities over May and summer, and are very excited to be currently planning our "Summer adventures" pack. This will comprise of a jam-packed booklet full of different ideas for activities, crafts, games, local walks and simple picnic recipes, and will be delivered alongside some practical equipment and tools to support a summer filled with family adventures, and a great range of tasty food. Holiday hunger, and poverty, are about so much more than food, and so that’s why alongside providing tasty and nutritious food we’re also using these funds to provide experiences, to increase skills and confidence in cooking, and to provide support and encouragement for families to explore new experiences together. We’re really grateful to everyone who supported the Crowdfunder so generously, and so is directly supporting families who need that extra help at the moment. Every single penny has made a difference. During 2020 Action Pantry was inundated with requests to provide weekly food for an increasing number of families for whom the pandemic had caused additional hardship. Our numbers grew from 40+ families in February 2020 to 125 in June. ​ By the autumn numbers had dipped and risen again to 140 with more referrals on a weekly basis. Food was more available than earlier in the year but deliveries to 50 households a week was labour intensive and becoming difficult to sustain. The award from 3SG enabled us to extend the employment of a part time member of staff for a further 3 months and to give 8 hours a week to another person. Between them and with volunteer and trustee support it enabled us to guarantee deliveries and a pick up system for everyone on our Pantry books. ​ Money was spent buying additional food during December to make sure every family had something to celebrate and buying in Halal meat ( something we rarely have donated) for our Muslim families made them feel accepted and celebrated at a time they can feel marginalised. ​ The extra racking was vital as it gave us space to prepare our food boxes each week. Since our shops have reopened we have been able to retain both temporary members of staff and have offered yet more hours to one of them. She was previously a Pantry member who had volunteered to help. She’s now training to be the manager! ​ I hope you’ll feel the award to Mercy in Action was well used and gave value for money. I know our service would have not been the success it has been without this donation at such a vital time. Thank you for enabling us to serve hundreds of families at such a critical time. We intend to build on this over the coming months. ​ The last word from one of our members... ​ “Thank you so much, I really wouldn’t have gotten through these last months without all your help. I was going without meals so that the kids could eat, and it was so sad when they were hungry, and we did not even have basic snacks for them. Now we can get those things and not have to worry when money is tight or worry about what our family was going to eat each day. It has really been a godsend.”( From H. Mum of 4 who is unable to leave her home due to anxiety) Weston Welcome Cafe The grant of £5,000 from 3SG is being used to support a second Community Café in Weston Village, helping to fight food poverty in the area. The first Café was opened in July 2020 as a response to the pandemic, and provides a free lunch and a food pantry for local residents every Monday, helping to reduce food poverty in the Weston area, and building supportive friendships for those who come. This takes place on Mondays in a community hall in the village. The second Café will open in another community hall, on Fridays. It is in a popular area, and will provide support mainly for young families and for older people. Food for both Cafés will come from both FareShare and Bath Foodbank. The new Café will open after the end of lockdown. Both Cafés are managed by the churches in Weston Village. Said Peter Heywood “We are all most grateful to 3SG for helping to tackle hunger in the Weston Village area. Our intention is to continue to run both Cafés for the foreseeable future, and additional services, including cookery classes, will be added as we go forwards.” The grant will be used to support the employment of a part-time manager for the new Café, who will be supported by a team of volunteers. “We were so inspired to see the generosity of local people across Bath and North East Somerset in responding to 3SG’s Holiday Hunger Appeal launched by Wera Hobhouse MP. The Covid-19 crisis has been so difficult for children, young people and families struggling with food poverty and the additional pressures of isolation, home learning and financial pressures with the loss of work or income. This kind support has helped Southside to provide essential food supplies through our Food Pantries and deliveries of hundreds of nutritious meals to isolated families, connecting with them to ensure that they can also access other help and support they need at this difficult time. Many thanks to 3SG, Wera Hobhouse MP and all the individual donors for your generous support.” - Penny McKissock (CEO, Southside Family Project) ​ The support from the Holiday Hunger Appeal helped Southside to provide targeted support for local families particularly impacted by the Covid-19 crisis through: ​ Weekly Food Pantries in Twerton and Peasedown St John, in partnership with FareShare SW Family Food Hub Groups with a professional chef preparing nutritious family meals, delivered to homes Meals donated by Wessex Water in January and February, distributed to families in need through local schools The Southside Family Food Hub Groups were set up in August 2020 to support families with children facing holiday hunger and continued through the generosity of donors. ​ Each family receives around 3-5 meals in their weekly delivery, one for each member of the family: ​ November 2020 102 deliveries, supporting 53 families (over 400 meals) December 2020 150 deliveries, supporting 61 families (over 600 meals) January 2021 107 deliveries, supporting 51 families (over 420 meals) February 2021 130 deliveries, supporting 54 families (over 520 meals) March 2021 215 deliveries, supporting 59 families (over 850 meals) Feedback from families: ​ "It is a lifesaver; I do not know what I would do without it." "It has helped me try new foods that I couldn’t risk or afford to buy in case my children didn’t like them and experiment with different ingredients." "Thank you so much, it’s such a treat knowing on a Thursday the meals are coming and I don’t have to worry about what to cook tonight. They are delicious and the children love them". "This funding will help increase our capacity and open our existing clubs a second day a week – therefore supporting an additional 50 families from each club." ​ Family Action operates three FOOD clubs in the B&NES area. These are located in: ​ St Martins Children Centre, Odd Down, Bath Keynsham Children’s Centre, Keynsham Radstock Library, Radstock, Somerset ​ FOOD clubs were set up to provide families with good-quality food at a low cost, while also reducing food waste. ​ FOOD clubs are a membership scheme. It costs just £1 a year for a family to become a member. To become a member a family must live or work within 15 minutes of a FOOD club. Families accessing the club over a year pay a weekly charge of £3.50 (£182 for the year). In return, each family receives a mixture of fresh meat, fresh vegetables, dairy, bakery and store-cupboard essentials worth up to £15 per week (in excess of £780 per year). Each household therefore saves approx. £600 per year. ​ As well as the impact on family finances, FOOD clubs also: ​ Improve access to healthy food, and provide education around how to cook new foods Encourage families to access local support services and be signposted to other agencies Reduces the amount of food being sent to landfill in the UK by utilising surplus food The funding from the Holiday Hunger Appeal contributed to staffing hours required to operate the FOOD clubs, food costs from Fareshare, Health and Safety costs (including PPE and cleaning equipment), volunteer expenses and training costs. ​ Up to the end of May 2021, in total, the FOOD club scheme in B&NES has provided local families with savings of over £37,000 in the 42 weeks since opening. These savings have freed up budgets for members to be able to purchase and pay for other essentials (e.g. energy costs, clothing, school equipment). ​ Alongside the financial savings on food, the club has provided many other services and benefits: ​ Children Centre Support – due to the close partnership with the Bright Start Children Centres in all three settings, members of the food club can also access other support services. This has been a crucial lifeline for families during lockdowns. Access to FamilyLine – members of the FOOD club have access to Family Action’s Family Line service, which is to help adult family members with ongoing support with parenting and other issues. Upskilling of members – volunteering opportunities at the FOOD clubs for members and locals. Each of our volunteers has access to a wide range of training, such as Food Hygiene Level 3. One of B&NES volunteers, Rakeesh, has written a blog about their experience of volunteering at the FOOD club in Bath. Environmental Impact – Each food club receives 200kg of food a week from Fareshare South West. This food would otherwise have been wasted as it is an industry surplus. In the 42 weeks since opening, the 3 FOOD clubs in B&NES have redistributed 25 tonnes of food (saving it from landfill) and saved 10 tonnes of CO2. A selection of quotes from the B&NES FOOD club members: ​ “Got to say this has been a life saver since losing my job during first lockdown. Everyone is so happy and helpful. Thank you so much x” “Love it! This is fab, so much choice for little money! Thank you!” “Brilliant, different meals each week. Such a bargain price too. Love it :) “ “I think this is a really good idea and has helped me a lot. The people who are running the club are all lovely and helpful “ Family Action Food Clubs

Networks in the BaNES Area 3SG Networks View Ageing Well Network Organisations working with older people coming together to help shape the future of Ageing Well in BaNES. View Bath Social Impact Network Brings together like-minded groups and individuals to improve and grow the social economy in BaNES. View Fundraising & Comms Network A network for individuals in fundraising and communications to provide opportunities to share knowledge, learn and collaborate. View Leaders' Network A space for CEO's, Trustees, Senior Managers and other Third Sector leaders to connect, learn, share knowledge and support one another. View Social Economy West A project to enable third sector organisations, social enterprises and co-operatives to achieve both sustainability and greater resilience in this economic climate. View Volunteering Network Brings together organisations and community groups that coordinate and recruit volunteers. Get regular updates for a specific network by signing up here. We have several 3SG Networks that provide opportunities for organisations and individuals in Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES) to connect, share resources and collaborate. Find out more about our networks below. We’ve also outlined a range of local external networks aimed at Third Sector organisations, scroll directly here . External Networks A broad multi-agency, strategic group that has led work to address food insecurity in B&NES since early 2020 B&NES Fair Food Alliance View A community of local women who want to make a difference. Bath Women’s Fund View A Black-led infrastructure organisation, working for race equality across the South West. Black South West Network View Aims to raise the profile of the sector in delivering and sustaining services for children and young people in B&NES Children & Young People's Network View Led by B&NES Council, this is an opportunity for voluntary and community organisations and service providers to exchange information, promote projects or events and improve partnerships. Interagency Meetings View A practice network for Green Care, Nature Health and Wellbeing, Eco Therapy and other nature based approaches. Nature & Health Practice Network View A strategic green infrastructure project led by B&NES Council, Wessex Water, B&NES Public Health and Natural England. Somer Valley Rediscovered View A community in Bath, Bristol and the South-West driving support for technology for good through bringing people together, sharing knowledge and ideas. Tech4good South West View The Twerton & Whiteway Community Network is made up of local residents, groups and organisations. Twerton and Whiteway Community Network View The purpose of the Vocational Advice Network (VAN) is to bring together a wide range of local agencies and professionals to support each other in delivering employment and mental health focussed services to people within B&NES. We meet every 6 weeks at Bath City Farm with an option to join in online. For more information and to be added to the invite list please email: amy@bathcityfarm.org.uk Vocational Advice Network View Brings together Voscur, CVS South Gloucestershire, The Care Forum, Voluntary Action North Somerset, Wesport, West of England Rural Network and 3SG West England Civil Society Partnership View We appreciate this list of local external networks is constantly evolving, so please let us know if a network is missing or needs updating. Have a question to ask other local Third Sector organisations? Click here to post a question in our new 3SG Forum!

Bath Social Impact Network Upcoming Events Multiple Dates How to Write a Successful Business Plan Wed, 11 Dec Virtual Event 11 Dec 2024, 10:00 – 13:00 Virtual Event 11 Dec 2024, 10:00 – 13:00 Virtual Event Learn how to create a traditional business plan useful for start-ups and / or business seeking to raise loan finance. Learn More Becoming a Better Business using B Corp - Bootcamp Wed, 18 Dec Virtual Event 18 Dec 2024, 10:00 – 12:00 Virtual Event 18 Dec 2024, 10:00 – 12:00 Virtual Event Our free B Corp bootcamp will guide you through the BCorp assessment, helping you measure and improve your social and environmental impact. Learn More Latest News Alfiya Khan May 23 2 min read Social Economy West Project Update Social Economy West Project is a West of England Mayoral Combined Authority initiative, led by Business West. It is designed to support... Miles Lloyd Jan 23, 2023 2 min read Bath Spa University and 3SG launch first network in B&NES dedicated to growing social enterprises Launched as a partnership between Bath Spa University and 3SG, Bath Social Impact Network is the first of its kind in Bath and North East... About Us Bath Spa University and 3SG have set up the Bath Social Impact Network (BSIN) to fill a gap identified for businesses and individuals working in social, community and environmental impact areas in Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES). If you want to meet and connect with like-minded and purpose-driven individuals and businesses then this network is for you. You'll also have the opportunity to attend sessions specially tailored to help grow and develop the social economy. We aim to bring together those working for good in the BaNES region, making us stronger together. Who can get involved? Whether you’re a social enterprise, B Corp, CIC, co-op, or interested in the work of these types of organisations, we’re here to support you on your journey. Our Goals We’re a network where everyone has equal input not dependent on size or outputs We work collaboratively and in a supportive manner to best serve the needs of the Network We bring together like-minded groups and individuals to improve and grow the social economy in BaNES We foster collaborative relationships between our members We provide support and guidance to those in the network through peer support We provide opportunities to further social procurement in the region Get Email Updates Get Email Updates To get an occasional update from 3SG on the activities of this network, just click the "Get Email Updates" button. Network Resources ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More

Fundraising & Comms Network About Us ! Our Goals ! Get Email Updates Get Email Updates To get an occasional update from 3SG on the activities of this network, just click the "Get Email Updates" button. Upcoming Events ! Latest News ! Network Resources Competence Framework The Competence Framework has been developed by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising as a resource to help fundraisers develop their skills, knowledge, behaviours and practices. Learn More Treating Donors Fairly Treating donors fairly is updated guidance on responding to the needs of people in vulnerable circumstances. Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More Bath Fundraisers Newsletter Archive Sign up to the mailing list for regular updates by email. ​ You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of each email update. Click here for the Bath Fundraisers’ Group Privacy Notice. ​ BFG Newsletter Archive:

BSW Integrated Care System – Voice of the VCSE Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire Together is an Integrated Care system (BSW ICS) that brings NHS organisations together with local authorities, third-sector organisations and other partners across BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire. Watch their helpful explainer video here on how it works. ​ Nationally and locally, councils for voluntary services (CVS), also known as Infrastructure organisations, are playing a key role in developing ICS structures as the voice for the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. ​ For BSW, the CVS’s are 3SG in BaNES, Voluntary Action Swindon and Wessex Community Action for Wiltshire, together with the Rural Community Council for Wiltshire and Swindon, Community First. These organisations have partnered to form a BSW VCSE Leadership Alliance at the system level. What is the BSW Integrated Care System? Stay updated on local third sector news and events relating to the BSW ICS Sign Up Latest News - VCSE BSW Integrated Care System Upcoming Events - VCSE BSW ICS Events Web Admin. Oct 25 2 min read Help build a health service fit for the future NHS, Local Authority and third sector staff are working harder than ever to get services back on track, to get waiting lists down and... Becky Brooks Jun 23, 2023 1 min read New Report on The Role of VCSE Organisations in Integrated Care and Recommendations For The Future Locality has published its latest health and wellbeing report, Going further together: The role of VCSE organisations in neighbourhood... Web Admin. Jun 22, 2023 3 min read BaNES Council Sets Out New Health and Wellbeing Strategy A new seven-year strategy to improve the health and wellbeing of residents in Bath and North East Somerset and address inequalities has... 1 2 3 4 5 Latest VCSE BSW News Group Dynamics and Facilitation Tue, 19 Nov Online Workshop 19 Nov 2024, 09:30 – 13:30 Online Workshop 19 Nov 2024, 09:30 – 13:30 Online Workshop This workshop is designed to support staff and organisations in voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to understand group dynamics within a support setting and to manage and coordinate groups or supervise volunteers to do so. RSVP Spotlight 2024, the annual Bates Wells charity conference Tue, 19 Nov Online Conference 19 Nov 2024, 14:00 – 18:00 Online Conference 19 Nov 2024, 14:00 – 18:00 Online Conference Culture, communications and controversy RSVP Volunteering Network Wed, 20 Nov Mentoring Plus 20 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 12:00 Mentoring Plus, Riverside Youth Hub, York Place, Bath BA1 6AE, UK 20 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 12:00 Mentoring Plus, Riverside Youth Hub, York Place, Bath BA1 6AE, UK The Volunteering Network provides an opportunity for volunteer involving organisations to connect with each other, share best practice, address common issues, develop coordinated approaches and encourage local volunteering. More details to follow. RSVP Charity Connect: Fundraising Networking Thu, 21 Nov Online Event 21 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 11:00 Online Event 21 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 11:00 Online Event Would you like to connect with other fundraisers but not sure where to start? Join Charity Connect's next fundraising networking session to gather as a community and meet others in the sector. RSVP Meet the Funder Event: The Clothworkers’ Foundation Thu, 21 Nov Online Event 21 Nov 2024, 11:00 – 12:00 Online Event 21 Nov 2024, 11:00 – 12:00 Online Event Get Grants will be joined by The Clothworkers’ Foundation to explore their current funding priorities with participants. RSVP Boundaries in the VCSE Workplace Thu, 21 Nov Online Workshop 21 Nov 2024, 12:30 – 16:30 Online Workshop 21 Nov 2024, 12:30 – 16:30 Online Workshop This workshop is designed to support staff and organisations in voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to consider, plan, and implement personal and professional boundaries in the workplace. RSVP Mental Health First Aid Mon, 25 Nov Bath 25 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 26 Nov 2024, 16:00 Bath, Sion Hill Campus, Sion Rd, Bath BA1 5SF, UK 25 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 26 Nov 2024, 16:00 Bath, Sion Hill Campus, Sion Rd, Bath BA1 5SF, UK Improve employee well-being and mitigate workplace stress, ensuring long-term success for your team. RSVP Recognising and Responding to Challenging Behaviour Tue, 26 Nov Online Workshop 26 Nov 2024, 09:30 – 13:30 Online Workshop 26 Nov 2024, 09:30 – 13:30 Online Workshop This workshop explores challenging behaviour, how to recognise it, and techniques to work out when and how to intervene to try and de-escalate these situations. RSVP Charity Digital Academy: How to manage charity finances Tue, 26 Nov Online Course 26 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 13:00 Online Course 26 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 13:00 Online Course The course aims to help you make sense of your charity finances. It provides a simple, plain-English introduction, covering budgeting, reporting, governance, sustainability, futureproofing, and so much more. RSVP Contract Readiness Workshop Tue, 26 Nov Webinar 26 Nov 2024, 12:00 – 13:30 Webinar 26 Nov 2024, 12:00 – 13:30 Webinar Looking to expand your organisation's reach and capabilities through strategic partnerships and consortia? This webinar is for you! RSVP Virtual Fundraisers Networking Tue, 26 Nov Online Event 26 Nov 2024, 13:00 – 14:00 Online Event 26 Nov 2024, 13:00 – 14:00 Online Event An opportunity to meet fellow Fundraisers and discuss the challenges and new opportunities arising in our sector. RSVP Volunteers and the law Wed, 27 Nov Online Course 27 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 13:00 Online Course 27 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 13:00 Online Course This course will help you create a positive and inclusive experience for volunteers. RSVP Digital Comms Conference: a fresh approach for the year ahead Wed, 27 Nov Online Conference 27 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 15:00 Online Conference 27 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 15:00 Online Conference Charity Comms annual digital conference will dive into the latest innovations, tools, and techniques to supercharge your comms. RSVP Ageing Well Network Thu, 28 Nov St. John's Foundation Boardroom 28 Nov 2024, 14:00 – 16:00 St. John's Foundation Boardroom, 4-5 Chapel Row, Bath BA1 1SQ, UK 28 Nov 2024, 14:00 – 16:00 St. John's Foundation Boardroom, 4-5 Chapel Row, Bath BA1 1SQ, UK Hybrid meeting. Join organisations as we discuss what an Age Friendly Community in Bath and North East Somerset should look like. RSVP Free webinar: Strategy over sticking plasters – Developing your wellbeing approach Fri, 29 Nov Webinar 29 Nov 2024, 11:30 – 12:30 Webinar 29 Nov 2024, 11:30 – 12:30 Webinar Creating a healthy, thriving workplace requires sustainable solutions. Join this free webinar from Atkinson HR to explore how to develop an effective wellbeing strategy and overcome barriers. RSVP Improve Wellbeing in the Workplace with Bath Mind Tue, 03 Dec Online via Teams 03 Dec 2024, 12:30 – 13:00 Online via Teams 03 Dec 2024, 12:30 – 13:00 Online via Teams Sign up to for Bath Mind's FREE Webinar, ‘Improve Wellbeing in the Workplace with Bath Mind’ where they’ll explore the importance of workplace wellbeing and how to create a culture of wellbeing and mental health awareness in your place of work. RSVP Fundraising & Communications Network Wed, 04 Dec St John's Foundation Chapel 04 Dec 2024, 13:00 – 14:30 St John's Foundation Chapel, 4-5 Chapel Ct, Bath BA1 1SQ, UK 04 Dec 2024, 13:00 – 14:30 St John's Foundation Chapel, 4-5 Chapel Ct, Bath BA1 1SQ, UK A chance to catch up with others involved in fundraising and comms, connect and reflect. RSVP 3SG Christmas Social Thu, 05 Dec Bath 05 Dec 2024, 16:30 – 18:30 Bath, Sovereign Point, Bath BA2 3GJ, UK 05 Dec 2024, 16:30 – 18:30 Bath, Sovereign Point, Bath BA2 3GJ, UK Join 3SG for an a festive charity social! This is an informal networking social with fellow colleagues, peers and volunteers from local third sector organisations. Buy Tickets Load More Upcoming Events - VCSE BSW ICS Events Previous BSW ICS Events Below is a list of recordings from the recent BSW ICS events that we’ve run, we will continue to update this list as more recorded events take place. If you wish to find out more about any of these events or have suggestions for future events, please get in touch .

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Click here to learn about our latest co-op programme - Social Economy West. Earn a Voucher Worth Up To £60! ​ Event Date: ​ ​ View Event Short job description shows here....typing some extra text here to show how a line return looks in the repeater, before the data is loaded from the data set, before the data is loaded from the data set, before the data is loaded from the data set, before the data is loaded from the data set, before the data is loaded from the data set, before the data is loaded from the data set, before the data is loaded from the data set. Visit this Member's Website Member Name from Dataset Most Recent Job Posted Latest News from 3SG Christmas Compassion Card Project returns for 2024! 3SG are delighted to be supporting the delivery of the #ChristmasCompassion card project for the fourth year in a row, in partnership... Read Story Member Spotlight ​ Close Date: ​ ​ ​ View Position Networking Groups Part of 3SG BANES' charter is to facilitate communications between the third sector organisations in the area. To that end, we support a number of networking groups that meet regularly to share successes and best practices in a variety of different disciplines. Check out the Networks/Groups page to view these learn more about other Networking opportunities in & around Bath. Go to the Networks Page Next Planned Event Calling all 3rd sector organisations based, or working, in BaNES! We have launched our annual Third Sector Survey 2022/23, and invite you to complete it by the 30th of November! ​ Every local third sector organisation* is encouraged to respond to the short survey, even if they are not a 3SG member. As a thank you, you'll receive a free gift** worth up to £60! Complete Survey Click here to view all upcoming events Click here to view all our job postings Click here to view all 3SG News Click here to view all 3SG Members Follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram or connect with other charities in BaNES here. This is the place to find local third sector news, events, jobs and support around BaNES. It’s very quick and easy to join and benefit from being a member. You can either sign up now or get in touch as we’d love to speak with you. Learn More Join Us 3SG is a membership network of over 200 charities, social enterprises and community groups in Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES). Have a question to ask other local Third Sector organisations? Click here to post a question in our new 3SG Forum!

Finding Volunteers & Trustees Finding Volunteers View Recruiting volunteers in Bath and North East Somerset? Register for free to start posting your opportunities on the BaNES Community Volunteer Service website! BaNES Community Volunteer Service View Create an account to post free volunteering & trustee ads. CharityJob View Create a free Co-op account to start finding volunteers and promoting activities. Co-op View Reach's standard self-service ad board is free for charities with an annual turnover under £1m. Reach Volunteering View Connecting techies with charities, schools, and community groups who need help with technology projects. Technology Volunteers View There are many ways University of Bath Students can help your cause. To list your opportunity, register your organisation for free Uni of Bath SU Recruiting Trustees View Advertise your Trustee vacancies to thousands of individuals across BaNES. We'll promote it on our website, social media and various local newsletters! 3SG BaNES View Create an account to post free volunteering & trustee ads. CharityJob View Recruit a digital trustee through monthly matchmaking events & resources. Help get digital on the agenda of your charity board. Digital Trustees View Reach's standard self-service ad board is free for charities with an annual turnover under £1m. Reach Volunteering View Free for NCVO members; scalable charges for others on this easy to use site Trustees Unlimited If you're a 3rd Sector Organisation, then at some point you're going to be searching for either volunteers or trustees...or both! At 3SG Bath & North East Somerset (BaNES), we know how challenging that can be. So we have compiled a list of resources to help you find the people you're after. Just click on the view button for each to learn how they can help you out.

About 3SG BANES 3SG is an independent membership network supporting the charity, social enterprise, faith and voluntary sector operating in Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES). The aim of our Bath based charity is to raise the profile of our members , and partner companies they work within, provide 1-1 support and give them a chance to influence local strategic decision making. You can contact our small team here . We are not aligned to any political party or campaign group and receive no local authority funding towards our core costs. We run and promote relevant charity events , training and disseminate information and charity job opportunities. We also promote charitable activities and facilitate co-operation between community organisations and statutory bodies in BaNES such as the Council, HCRG, CCG and the BaNES Community Volunteer Service. In December 2018 we became a registered charity and a founding member of the West Of England Civil Society Partnership . In 2020 we launched the Compassionate Community Movement which is a broad initiative that brings together people in Bath and North East Somerset to support each other. In April 2020 we launched our Emergency Volunteer Response service supporting thousands of people with urgent food and medication. The movement also ran a successful Compassion at Christmas campaign in December 2020 and 2021. Sign up for our newsletter to get weekly updates on news, events, jobs and more across Bath and North East Somerset. What Do We Do We surveyed our members last year and asked them for the top 5 challenges they face. The results below highlight some of the challenges 3rd sector organisations in Bath and North East Somerset are currently facing and will be treated as priorities for 3SG in the years ahead: ​ Sourcing sufficient volunteers with the right skills Coping with increasing demand on services Finding long term sustainable funding Managing change Finding time to develop partnerships ​ These are the issues that drive us and we continue to solicit input from our members. Community Driven Focus 3SG is a small but effective team - just five actual employees. Our Employees We are lucky to have experienced and enthusiastic Trustees who represent the views of the local 3rd sector and sit on strategic local boards and networks. All of our Trustees are involved with at least one of our member organisations , which you can view by hovering over their profiles below. Our Trustees Read 3SG's Privacy Policy here . Read 3SG's Data Protection and Volunteering Policies here . Privacy & Data Protection 3SG is an independent charity, therefore it is vital that we receive funding in order for us to continue to support the local 3rd sector. We are extremely grateful to the foundations (pictured below) who continue to fund our work. Our Funders Read 3SG's Privacy Policy here . Read 3SG's Data Protection and Volunteering Policies here . Privacy & Data Protection

Bath Fundraisers' Group The Bath Fundraisers’ Group was established to support and enable inclusive networking and learning amongst those involved in fundraising living and working in and around Bath. ​ The Bath Fundraisers’ Network meets online every two months, with speakers volunteering their time to share insights, expertise and experience. We aim to: ​ Promote fundraising within the local community Support local fundraisers and help us all to connect, share best practice, learn together and collaborate where possible Encourage people from more diverse backgrounds to get involved in fundraising Provide information and resources for those involved in fundraising within organisations of all shapes and sizes ​ Supporting & Enabling Charitable Fundraising in BaNES Join Group Click below to visit our LinkedIn page Get Updated Click below to sign up to the mailing list for regular updates Next Meeting In-Person Tuesday, 18 July⋅10:00 – 11:30 - Register Jul 18th Sign up to the mailing lis t for regular updates above on MailChimp. ​ You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of each email update. Click here for the Bath Fundraisers’ Group Privacy Notice. ​ BFG Newsletter Archive Bath Fundraisers’ Group Updates Competence Framework The Competence Framework has been developed by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising as a resource to help fundraisers develop their skills, knowledge, behaviours and practices. Other Resources Download Document Treating Donors Fairly Treating donors fairly is updated guidance on responding to the needs of people in vulnerable circumstances. Extension pack for the #ChangeCollective Equality Diversity and Inclusion recruitment guides - for those interested in a job in fundraising, working for a charity, have taken a break, or changing career. Download Document Next Fundraising & Communications Network meeting: ​ Our next network meeting will be in July 2023 - find out more and register here. Also make sure to sign up for our newslette r if you'd like more details of future events, when available. ​

Become a Volunteer in BaNES Volunteering Opportunities View Looking to become a Trustee for a charity in BaNES? Check out our local list of trustee roles available to apply for. 3SG BaNES View A wide range of local volunteering opportunities available in Bath and North East Somerset. BaNES Community Volunteer Service View CharityJob has thousands of volunteering roles available across the UK. Use their handy search function to find a role to suit you. CharityJob View Find groups that need volunteers near you with the co-op's volunteer opportunities search. Co-op View Become a digital trustee through monthly matchmaking events & resources. Help get digital on the agenda of charity boards. Digital Trustees View Do you have three or more years' professional experience? Our skills-based volunteers support charities as trustees, on short term projects or with an ongoing commitment. Reach Volunteering View Connecting techies with charities, schools, and community groups who need help with technology projects. Technology Volunteers View Want to become a trustee? Get roles you are interested in and right for, straight to your inbox. This innovative system matches you to trustee roles based on your skills, experience, and interests. Trustees Unlimited View Our volunteering opprotunities page is an ever changing resource of current charity activities open to Bath students. Uni of Bath SU Interested in supporting a good cause or helping out in your local community? We've compiled a handy list below of places you can visit to find the perfect opportunity for you. Communication from 3SG Community Newsletter Our monthly community newsletter contains news about local volunteering, jobs, events & more. Subscribe Volunteer WhatsApp Join our WhatsApp chat to receive monthly roundups of current volunteer opportunities and ad hoc emergency response calls. Join Volunteer Spotlights Interested in reading local volunteer stories? View our Volunteer Spotlights for inspiration. View

Local Support for Individuals Resources & Directories Select at least one of the following categories to filter the resource list (select several if you like): Support Directory Training & Courses Cost of Living Support Tools, Guides & Resources Click to Clear All Tags Offering immediate practical help with food, clothing and furniture, as well as long-term opportunities, training and work experience. Genesis Trust View Genesis Projects Twenty-four Warm Spaces across Bath & North East Somerset are now open and welcoming residents through their doors. B&NES Council View Warm Spaces in B&NES Directory The national fuel poverty charity offers advice, support and helpful resources to fuel poor households National Energy Action View Fuel Poverty and Warm Homes Advice and Support Charity This website brings together a directory of skills provisions and skills related events within the West of England Combined Authority area. West of England Combined authority View Skills Connect Worrying about money? Support is available in Bath and North East Somerset. Three steps to find options and places to get help. Food Aid Network View Worrying About Money? Digital Leaflet A directory containing a wide range of local and national services available to people living in BaNES. Whether you are struggling with mental ill health yourself, or have a friend or family member who needs support, you can use the directory to find suitable services. Bath Mind View Support Directory The guide contains a variety of signposting information, aimed at empowering local residents by being better informed about local mental health and wellbeing opportunities, groups and services. St Mungo's View Hope Guide This is your one stop shop for free community courses across BaNES! Courses available online and face to face for residents over the age of 16. HCRG Care Group View Wellbeing Courses A central place for information, support and signposting. The community directories are aimed at Adults, Children and Families living in BaNES. B&NES Council View Live Well B&NES A list highlighting food clubs and pantries available in BaNES provided by organisations offering affordable food or emergency food parcels for those who meet the qualifying criteria. BaNES Food Finder View BaNES Food Finder The Community Wellbeing Hub provides a central place for you to access a range of services to improve your health and wellbeing. The Community Wellbeing Hub Triage Team are available to take your call from: Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm. HCRG Care Group View Community Wellbeing Hub This cost-of-living crisis page provides resources to help people who are struggling. The page will be updated regularly, so please check back occasionally. Citizens Advice BaNES View Cost of Living Crisis Resource list Looking for where to find local support for individuals? We have compiled a list of support directories and resources that are freely available to Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES) residents, including specific support available for the Cost of Living Crisis. If you spot any resources missing from this list, please email contact@3sg.org.uk . If you are an individual, please visit our Cost of Living Page for the BaNES community.

Equalities News Useful Links - General Equality and Human Rights Commission : http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/ ​ ACAS re the Equality Act : http://www.acas.org.uk/equalityact ​ British Institute of Human Rights : https://www.bihr.org.uk/ ​ Stonewall : http://www.stonewall.org.uk/ ​ About Equal Opportunities : http://www.aboutequalopportunities.co.uk ​ Employee Rights : https://manaksolicitors.co.uk/services/employment-law/ten-employee-rights-you-should-know/ Useful Links - Bath & North East Somerset Useful Links - Age Age UK : https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bathandnortheastsomerset/ ​ UK Youth : http://www.ukyouth.org Useful Links - Disability EHRC : https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en ​ People with Learning Difficulties : http://peoplefirstltd.com ​ Mind : http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-proble... Autism : www.autism.org.uk ​ Disability in the workplace : https://www.thanksben.com/the-definitive-guide-to-disability-inclusion-in-the-workplace Useful Links - Gender EHRC : https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en ​ The Fawcett Society : https://www.fawcettsociety.org.uk/ ​ European Commission : https://ec.europa.eu/info/policies/justice-and-fundamental-rights/gender-equality/equal-pay/causes-unequal-pay-between-men-and-women_en ​ Anthony Gregg Partnership : https://www.anthonygregg.com/insights/closing-the-gender-pay-gap-in-the-retail-sector/ Useful Links - Race Runnymede Trust : www.runnymedetrust.org ​ BEMSCA : www.bemsca.com ​ Race on the Agenda (ROTA) : http://www.rota.org.uk ​ Black South West Network : https://www.blacksouthwestnetwork.org/ Useful Links - Religion & Belief EHRC : https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en ​ BBC – Religions: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions Useful Links - Sexual Orientation EHRC : https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en ​ Off The Record Banes : https://www.offtherecord-banes.co.uk/lgbt-space ​ EACH Challenging homophobia : http://www.eachaction.org.uk ​ Stonewall : www.stonewall.org.uk Useful Links - Transgender EHRC : https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en ​ The Gender Trust : http://gendertrust.org.uk ​ Gender Identity Research and Education Society : https://www.gires.org.uk/ ​ The Beaumont Society : http://www.beaumontsociety.org.uk/ Equality, diversity and inclusion is vital to 3SG's work; it improves our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we serve, adding value to our work and the opportunities we offer. On this page we have collated a range of relevant resources, news and links to further information. Local Equalities Forums : https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/services/your-council-and-democracy/equality-and-diversity/equality-groups-bath-and-north-east-somer ​ Banes Council equalities : https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/services/your-council-and-democracy/equality-and-diversity ​ B In Bath : https://bib-network.org/ ​ Black Families Education Support Group : https://www.educationequals.org.uk/ For a range of up to date equalities news, visit Equally Yours here Equalities

Ageing Well Network Upcoming Events Ageing Well Network Thu, 28 Nov St. John's Foundation Boardroom 28 Nov 2024, 14:00 – 16:00 St. John's Foundation Boardroom, 4-5 Chapel Row, Bath BA1 1SQ, UK 28 Nov 2024, 14:00 – 16:00 St. John's Foundation Boardroom, 4-5 Chapel Row, Bath BA1 1SQ, UK Hybrid meeting. Join organisations as we discuss what an Age Friendly Community in Bath and North East Somerset should look like. RSVP Latest News Emma Huggill Oct 7 1 min read St Monica Trust launches new 'Volunteering and Employment for Older People Fund' The St Monica Trust is pleased to launch the Volunteering and Employment for Older People Fund for projects that support older people to... Becky Brooks Dec 13, 2023 3 min read Organisations unite to empower older people to be heard in Bath and North East Somerset In a significant collaborative effort, an alliance of determined charities and organisations have come together to kickstart a... Emma Huggill Oct 31, 2022 2 min read Funding Opportunities to Support Digital Inclusion and Independence in Older People St. Monica's Trust is offering a range of support to help individuals and local organisations tackling digital exclusion in older people. Emma Huggill May 13, 2022 2 min read Tackling Ageism: Film Active Project Call for Participants Want to benefit from free gym sessions and help challenge ageism in physical activity at the same time? The Film Active Project is... Simon Prutton Jul 12, 2021 1 min read Healthy Ageing directory - Art Nature Sport Advice This item is connected to a text field in your content manager. Double click the dataset icon to add your own content. Want to view and... Network Resources ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More ​ ​ Learn More About Us The Ageing Well Network consists of a range of representatives of voluntary organisations, charities, commissioned service providers, funders and community groups consisting of or providing services for older people. We hold regular meetings to bring together these key representatives to help shape the future of Ageing Well in BaNES. Who can get involved? Any organisation working with older people in Bath and North East Somerset. Our Goals To help providers share experiences and enable us to work more effectively together to meet the needs of older people in Bath and North East Somerset. To promote a better understanding of the development of the health and wellbeing agenda and its impact on the voluntary sector. This will provide a wider view of what support is available across the community and how they can contribute to a bigger agenda, To explore initiatives that might lead to joint bidding for funding and contracts. To map the sector and organisations working with older people. Get Email Updates Get Email Updates To get an occasional update from 3SG on the activities of this network, just click the "Get Email Updates" button.

Cost of Living Support for Organisations Cost of Living Resources Select at least one of the following categories to filter the resource list (select several if you like): Funding Pro-bono Support Toolkit Top Tips Webinar Click to Clear All Tags A selection of free resources to provide you with the ideas, strategies and tools you need to help you, your teams and your communities work through the cost of living crisis together. Charity Finance Group (CFG) View Charity Finance Cost of living hub CAF have gathered a wide range of experts to provide resources ranging from governance and planning to attracting new funding Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) View Charity Hub: Cost of Living Tools, guidance and inspiration for your charity This page brings together relevant research, guidance and advice to help you keep generating income whilst providing a great supporter experience. Chartered Institute of Fundraising View Chartered Institute of Fundraising Cost of Living Page The resources in this hub have been designed to help you protect, save, or manage a community space or community asset in your local area. myCommunity View Community assets and ownership Support for organisations with finance, energy, assets, HR, legal advice, food provision, and information on help for individuals. Locality View Cost of Living Support Links to reports, surveys and important data to support civil society leaders to better understand the impact of the crisis on their organisations, stakeholders and the sector at large. Association of Chief Executive of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO) View Cost of Living hub for civil society leaders Our help and guidance can help you work efficiently and effectively. It's all in one place and covers a range of topics. NCVO View Cost of living Help & Guidance Free energy audit as well as other services available to NCVO members. utility aid View Energy Broker who specialise in sourcing energy for the UK’s voluntary sector. Find out about some of the areas organisations should consider when managing financial difficulties and insolvency. NCVO View Financial difficulty and insolvency Tools, advice, examples and webinars to help your organisation and community navigate the energy crisis. centre for sustainable energy View Free resources to help organisations with rising energy costs We look at how charities are meeting the needs of their service users, employees and volunteers, and society as a whole Charity Digital View How charities are responding to the cost-of-living crisis A free tool to measure your carbon footprint and identify potential cost and carbon savings Natwest View How to reduce your organisation's carbon footprint This NCVO webinar explores how best to support and retain staff while resources are limited. NCVO View How to support and retain your staff through the cost of living crisis This NCVO webinar shares top tips on financial management through the cost of living crisis and signposts to practical tools and guidance that can help. NCVO View Managing your charity's finances through the cost of living crisis Grant to support local organisations with charitable aims to adapt so they can survive and thrive through challenges and opportunities. Quartet Community Foundation View Resilience Grant Programme You can ask us any question about the setting up or running of your charity or voluntary organisation and NCVO's friendly support team can offer help, guidance and signposting NCVO View Small charity helpdesk A free Warm Hubs Toolkit which provides guidance on how to set up and run a Warm Hub scheme. Warm Hubs View Warm Hubs toolkit and guidance Connects business and people with local voluntary and community groups to share their skills, professional advice and services Quartet Community Foundation View West of England Pro bono service This NCVO webinar offers practical tips for working effectively with funders and explores how UK foundations and grant makers are responding to the cost of living crisis. NCVO View Working effectively with funders during the cost of living crisis We have collated a range of resources to support Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES) charities, community groups and social enterprises during the cost of living crisis. These range from guides, toolkits, webinars, funding available and much more! If you spot any resources missing from this list, please email contact@3sg.org.uk . If you are an individual, please visit our "Support for Individuals" page . Recent Cost of Living News Stories Web Admin. 1 day ago 1 min read New Warm Spaces Directory 2024/25 The 2024/2025 Warm Spaces Directory for Bath & North East Somerset is now live on the Live Well B&NES website. This is the initiative’s... Web Admin. Oct 10 1 min read Supporting people going without hygiene products? The charity In Kind Direct works with charities, community organisations and companies to ensure everyone has access to the products... Web Admin. Sep 19 3 min read Grants available for fuel poverty and carbon emissions reduction projects in Bath and surrounding areas Local projects cutting carbon or tackling fuel poverty can now apply to the Bath and West Community Energy (BWCE) Fund grant programme.... Web Admin. Sep 27, 2023 3 min read Grants available for fuel poverty & carbon emissions reduction projects in Bath & surrounding areas Local projects cutting carbon or tackling fuel poverty while improving our local environment can now apply to the Bath and West Community... Emma Huggill Jul 6, 2023 3 min read Free and Discounted Products for Charities and Community Groups Whether it's purchasing the essentials for the day-to-day running of your charity, special items for projects, or products that your... Web Admin. Mar 21, 2023 1 min read Getting Life's Essentials to People This Winter As the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact, more people are being pushed into poverty and turning to charities, food banks and... Web Admin. Mar 14, 2023 1 min read Cost Of Living Support for Charities and Community Groups My Community has collated a list of resources from across the community sector to help charities and community groups through the cost of... Web Admin. Feb 9, 2023 2 min read Additional Funding Through the Cost of Living Crisis As we continue to feel the financial pinch, and with the news that AmazonSmile is soon to close, it's important to consider and... Emma Huggill Jan 12, 2023 5 min read Energy Bill Discount Scheme Announcement The Government has announced a new Energy Bills Discount Scheme (EBDS) to run from 1 April 2023 for eligible non-domestic consumers in...

Fundraising Events Calendar Fundraising Events across BaNES We’ve created a calendar of local fundraising events taking place across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES) to help local organisations plan their events and reduce clashes where possible. You can view this calendar below or add it straight into your personal calendar here (whether you use Google, Microsoft, Apple etc) Spotted an event missing or want to update an existing event? Please let us know by submitting this form with the details. Please note: event dates/timings may change and therefore, always check on the event organisers website if you're planning to get involved! Calendar key: Purple = Internal event fundraising for one charity / organisation. Blue = External event that any charity can get involved with to fundraise.

Upcoming Events Loading Events 3SG offers a wide range of events to help third sector organisations in Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES) thrive. We’ve also compiled events being run independently of 3SG that you may find beneficial. View the complete list of events below and use the category buttons to filter the content to your needs. 3SG Event Fundraising & Finance Leadership & Governance Marketing & Communications Networking Volunteers In-person Online Digital Free Event Other Click to Clear All Filters Upcoming Events Group Dynamics and Facilitation This workshop is designed to support staff and organisations in voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to understand group dynamics within a support setting and to manage and coordinate groups or supervise volunteers to do so. 19 November 2024 09:30 Online Workshop Learn More 19 November 2024 09:30 Online Workshop Learn More Group Dynamics and Facilitation Spotlight 2024, the annual Bates Wells charity conference Culture, communications and controversy 19 November 2024 14:00 Online Conference Learn More 19 November 2024 14:00 Online Conference Learn More Spotlight 2024, the annual Bates Wells charity conference Volunteering Network The Volunteering Network provides an opportunity for volunteer involving organisations to connect with each other, share best practice, address common issues, develop coordinated approaches and encourage local volunteering. More details to follow. 20 November 2024 10:00 Mentoring Plus Learn More 20 November 2024 10:00 Mentoring Plus Learn More Volunteering Network Charity Connect: Fundraising Networking Would you like to connect with other fundraisers but not sure where to start? Join Charity Connect's next fundraising networking session to gather as a community and meet others in the sector. 21 November 2024 10:00 Online Event Learn More 21 November 2024 10:00 Online Event Learn More Charity Connect: Fundraising Networking Meet the Funder Event: The Clothworkers’ Foundation Get Grants will be joined by The Clothworkers’ Foundation to explore their current funding priorities with participants. 21 November 2024 11:00 Online Event Learn More 21 November 2024 11:00 Online Event Learn More Meet the Funder Event: The Clothworkers’ Foundation Boundaries in the VCSE Workplace This workshop is designed to support staff and organisations in voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to consider, plan, and implement personal and professional boundaries in the workplace. 21 November 2024 12:30 Online Workshop Learn More 21 November 2024 12:30 Online Workshop Learn More Boundaries in the VCSE Workplace Mental Health First Aid Improve employee well-being and mitigate workplace stress, ensuring long-term success for your team. 25 November 2024 10:00 Bath Learn More 25 November 2024 10:00 Bath Learn More Mental Health First Aid Recognising and Responding to Challenging Behaviour This workshop explores challenging behaviour, how to recognise it, and techniques to work out when and how to intervene to try and de-escalate these situations. 26 November 2024 09:30 Online Workshop Learn More 26 November 2024 09:30 Online Workshop Learn More Recognising and Responding to Challenging Behaviour Charity Digital Academy: How to manage charity finances The course aims to help you make sense of your charity finances. It provides a simple, plain-English introduction, covering budgeting, reporting, governance, sustainability, futureproofing, and so much more. 26 November 2024 10:00 Online Course Learn More 26 November 2024 10:00 Online Course Learn More Charity Digital Academy: How to manage charity finances Contract Readiness Workshop Looking to expand your organisation's reach and capabilities through strategic partnerships and consortia? This webinar is for you! 26 November 2024 12:00 Webinar Learn More 26 November 2024 12:00 Webinar Learn More Contract Readiness Workshop Virtual Fundraisers Networking An opportunity to meet fellow Fundraisers and discuss the challenges and new opportunities arising in our sector. 26 November 2024 13:00 Online Event Learn More 26 November 2024 13:00 Online Event Learn More Virtual Fundraisers Networking Digital Comms Conference: a fresh approach for the year ahead Charity Comms annual digital conference will dive into the latest innovations, tools, and techniques to supercharge your comms. 27 November 2024 10:00 Online Conference Learn More 27 November 2024 10:00 Online Conference Learn More Digital Comms Conference: a fresh approach for the year ahead Volunteers and the law This course will help you create a positive and inclusive experience for volunteers. 27 November 2024 10:00 Online Course Learn More 27 November 2024 10:00 Online Course Learn More Volunteers and the law Ageing Well Network Hybrid meeting. Join organisations as we discuss what an Age Friendly Community in Bath and North East Somerset should look like. 28 November 2024 14:00 St. John's Foundation Boardroom Learn More 28 November 2024 14:00 St. John's Foundation Boardroom Learn More Ageing Well Network Free webinar: Strategy over sticking plasters – Developing your wellbeing approach Creating a healthy, thriving workplace requires sustainable solutions. Join this free webinar from Atkinson HR to explore how to develop an effective wellbeing strategy and overcome barriers. 29 November 2024 11:30 Webinar Learn More 29 November 2024 11:30 Webinar Learn More Free webinar: Strategy over sticking plasters – Developing your wellbeing approach Improve Wellbeing in the Workplace with Bath Mind Sign up to for Bath Mind's FREE Webinar, ‘Improve Wellbeing in the Workplace with Bath Mind’ where they’ll explore the importance of workplace wellbeing and how to create a culture of wellbeing and mental health awareness in your place of work. 3 December 2024 12:30 Online via Teams Learn More 3 December 2024 12:30 Online via Teams Learn More Improve Wellbeing in the Workplace with Bath Mind Fundraising & Communications Network A chance to catch up with others involved in fundraising and comms, connect and reflect. 4 December 2024 13:00 St John's Foundation Chapel Learn More 4 December 2024 13:00 St John's Foundation Chapel Learn More Fundraising & Communications Network 3SG Christmas Social Join 3SG for an a festive charity social! This is an informal networking social with fellow colleagues, peers and volunteers from local third sector organisations. 5 December 2024 16:30 Bath Learn More 5 December 2024 16:30 Bath Learn More 3SG Christmas Social How do we show that? Measuring progress in the third sector Join the panel to learn how to demonstrate your organisation’s value and build a narrative about your impact, no matter your size. 9 December 2024 12:00 Online Event Learn More 9 December 2024 12:00 Online Event Learn More How do we show that? Measuring progress in the third sector Charity Digital Academy: Supercharge your use of social media This course aims, in just three hours, to supercharge your use of social media. We’ll explore how you can pick the right platforms for your charity and how to know whether you should invest, or divest, in other platforms. 10 December 2024 10:00 Online Course Learn More 10 December 2024 10:00 Online Course Learn More Charity Digital Academy: Supercharge your use of social media Emerging Chairs Programme The Emerging Chairs Programme offers essential training for those taking on or aspiring to chair a charity board. 11 December 2024 09:30 Online Training Learn More 11 December 2024 09:30 Online Training Learn More Emerging Chairs Programme How to Write a Successful Business Plan Learn how to create a traditional business plan useful for start-ups and / or business seeking to raise loan finance. 11 December 2024 10:00 Virtual Event Learn More 11 December 2024 10:00 Virtual Event Learn More How to Write a Successful Business Plan Charity Digital Academy: How to master email marketing This course aims, in just three hours, to boost your email marketing. 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Environmental Projects The Bath & West Community Energy Fund (BWCE Fund) provides grants to local community projects that reduce carbon emissions and/or tackle fuel poverty. Operating as an independent charity, the Fund distributes surplus income from renewable energy company Bath & West Community Energy (BWCE) for community benefit. The Fund opens for applications in September each year – Visit their website ​ Quartet Community Foundation brings together people who want to help the local community with projects that make a real difference. They award thousands of grants per year, supporting hundreds of thousands of people through local frontline charities and voluntary groups - Visit their website ​ The Forest of Avon Trust are the West of England's tree and woodland charity and one of England's Community Forests. They support tree planting, woodland management, public access projects, woodland health and wellbeing courses, forest school and many other activities, all based on increasing our tree cover and the access everyone has to it - Visit their website Further funding... ​ We have partnered with Bath & North East Somerset Council who have kindly provided a comprehensive list of Funding opportunities for Climate and Nature Emergency Projects ​ Bath & North East Somerset Council also provides regular updates on local and national funding opportunities in a Funding Journal. This is updated regularly and kept on the Council’s website, currently as a pdf document which can be searched using key words. Information on training and networking opportunities is also included along with local and national consultations. The link to the page is here . ​ Highlights from the Funding Journal are included in the regular Interagency Bulletins . You can sign up to receive these here . ​ Regular Interagency Meetings are also held to encourage networking and information sharing between voluntary and community organisations. The meetings take place every other month by Zoom. They are very informal, held over a lunchtime and everyone is welcome. We created this online resources page as part of the event we ran for the BaNES Climate & Biodiversity Festival, on Monday 20th September. The theme of the event was ‘Delivering & Funding local environmental projects’ and it was open to all individuals and organisations wanting to tackle the challenges of the environmental crisis. ​ This event took place at Bath Apex Hotel, as well as being streamed online for the speaker series element. Below you can find the recording of the speaker series, slides and further information about the speakers and stalls. Plus an extensive list of funding opportunities for environmental projects was produced for this event, more info on this can be found below. Recording of Event via Livestream Presentation Slides (Full Download Here) ​ Higher quality version of the recording can be found via this link. ​ Link to specific talks : BWCE Fund (0:19:24), Quartet CF (0:32:30), Forest of Avon Trust (0:47:44), Middle Ground Growers (1:03:42), EcoWild (1:21:26), Grow Batheaston (1:39:42) Thank you to Apex Hotel for the venue space and also a big thank you to BEM Josh Hale, Rufus Jones, Jesse Armstrong and Piers Lloyd who volunteered on the night. ​ Also a special thanks to all the speakers who braved going up on the stage after over a year of being behind a zoom screen! We really hope all the attendees (both in-person and online) enjoyed the night and found it useful. Middle Ground Growers (MGG) was born in 2020. They grow organically on a 2-acre orchard and market garden in Bath. Like all vegetables, MGG started with an idea: producing ecologically grown food for local communities - Visit their website ​ EcoWild (CIC) is a Community Interest Company that aims to enhance people’s relationship with their environment, creating inspiring opportunities for engaging with the natural world. In this way the seeds are sown for a long term fascination in the complexity and beauty of nature and a sense of stewardship towards the environment - Visit their website ​ Grow Batheaston is about empowering ourselves, our children and each other to create a greener, more sustainable way of life in our local area. They aim to strengthen community, create food security and encourage biodiversity ​- Visit their website Delivering Local Environmental Projects Bath & West Community Energy A not for profit community benefit society delivering community owned renewable energy in Bath & North East Somerset and surrounding areas. ​ Clean Local Energy. We build renewable energy generating projects e.g. rooftop solar, ground mounted solar arrays. Almost 13MW installed so far, enough to power 4,000 average homes. Community Owned. We raise funds though local people investing money in us and becoming voting members. Over £10 million raised from around 1000 members and bondholders. For Community Benefit. We re-invest surplus income in community projects through our BWCE Fund. Over £200.000 donated so far. Contact: nick.bird@bwce.coop · 07517 100889 · Website: www.bwce.coop · www.bwce.coop/community-benefit Bath Climate Emergency Centre Group A group of local people who are working towards establishing a Bath Climate Emergency Centre which will be a local, community-oriented organisation seeking to provide a community space that will be inclusive and welcoming to all, where people can come together in response to the climate and ecological emergency (CEE) and work for climate, ecological and social justice and promote compassionate citizenship and community resilience. Contact: bathcec@gmail.com ​ Further info: They are also running a monthly pop up called the Green Outreach Hub generally in Kingsmead Square to provide information & ideas for practical action in response to the CEE - Join facebook group Bath Tram group ​ Want to participate in the Trams discussion? ​ To provide a public forum for discussion, BathTrams.uk has opened a "forum" on this website. To express an opinion for or against the trams concept, you can register to do so via the website below. ​ Contact: taymcleanforeman@hotmail.com · tyningroad@gmail.com · 07941 280096 ​ Website: https://bathtrams.uk/ ChangeMakers / BEAN ChangeMakers is Bath & NE Somerset's newest business network, with a specific focus on helping SMEs and community groups understand and align their organizations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. ​ BEAN is a "sister" network comprising most of the environmental groups and organizations, currently 30 members. ​ Contact: hello@changemakers.uk ​ Website: http://www.changemakers.uk/ · http://www.beanet.org.uk/ Forest of Avon Trust ​ The West of England's tree and woodland charity and one of England's Community Forests. ​ They support tree planting, woodland management, public access projects, woodland health and wellbeing courses, forest school and many other activities, all based on increasing our tree cover and the access everyone has to it. ​ Any questions do just give them a call or drop an email and they will get in touch. ​ Contact: alex.stone@forestofavontrust.org · ​​0117 963 3383 ​ Website: https://forestofavontrust.org/ Further info: Trees for Climate webpage + Leaflet 1 & leaflet 2 Sign the Forest of Avon Pledge The Forest of Avon Plan Genesis Trust Furniture Shop Genesis Trust is a local charity that supports homeless and vulnerable people in the Bath area. We have a Furniture Shop that sells pre-loved, quality furniture to raise funds for the charity, but also supply furniture for people in need. ​ Contact: furniture@genesistrust.org.uk · Gateway Centre Snow Hill London Road Bath BA1 6DH Further info: Genesis Trust Furniture Shop Flyer - The Furniture Shop is online using eBay as a platform. Meadow In My Garden Meadow in my Garden is the easy way to a beautiful bee-friendly garden. Stunning seed mixes to transform outdoor spaces and benefit the natural environment. ​ Contact: info@meadowinmygarden.co.uk · 07717096888 ​ Website: https://meadowinmygarden.co.uk/ ​ Further info: Since 2011 they have been helping people to go wild in their gardens and working with community groups, councils and landscapers to create wildlife friendly planting schemes across the UK. More Trees BANES More Trees BANES is a not-for-profit community group, that works hard to protect and plant trees in the local area. Set up in 2008, they are run entirely by volunteers. ​ They’ve planted approximately 9,000 trees so far, and are currently scaling up our work significantly. There is a huge groundswell of desire to plant and protect trees – they provide a simple means for people to take easy, positive actions. ​ Contact: adam@moretrees.earth · 07739 737274 ​ Website: http://www.moretrees.earth/ Further info: They are now partnered with www.growyourself.co.uk and are setting up a network of community tree nurseries. “We need an army of people to come on this journey with us!” Quartet Community Foundation Quartet Community Foundation brings together people who want to help the local community with projects that make a real difference. ​ They recently published the Vital Signs 2021 Report ‘Climate and communities: a fairer, greener future in the West of England’. This highlights how Covid has hit our most disadvantaged communities hardest – and warns the climate crisis will do the same. ​ Published in March 2021, the report examines how the climate crisis is already affecting lives in the West of England and includes local and national data on energy and transport, food, weather and nature. ​ Read Report Contact: vitalsigns@quartetcf.org.uk ​ Website: https://quartetcf.org.uk/vital-signs/ RSPB Bath Local Group (no longer able to attend) They are a support group in Bath for RSPB with about 200 members. They put on monthly talks and run visits to places of wildlife interest. Over the last two years they have supplied over 100 swift nest boxes to residents of Bath and are keen to develop links with a wider community. ​ Contact: rspbbath@gmail.com · 01225834424 · Meet at St Andrews Community Church, Hawthorn Grove, Combe Down ​ Website: https://ww2.rspb.org.uk/groups/bath ​ Further info: RSPB Bath & District Local Group Flyer Share & Repair Share & Repair is a charity in Bath and North East Somerset. Our aims are to help local people save money and the planet through reduce, repair and reuse. They have various projects running: ​ Library of Things Repairs HomeKIT How to Workshops Contact: hello@shareandrepair.org.uk ​ Website: www. shareandrepair.org.uk Your Park Bristol & Bath (No longer able to attend) They connect communities in Bath & Bristol with their park to address local needs as well as responding to the ecological and climate emergencies by enhancing our parks for nature. ​ Contact: info@yourpark.org.uk ​ Website: http://www.yourpark.org.uk/ Funding Local Environmental Projects