Richmond CVS
@richmondcvs
We are the local support organisation for all charity, community and voluntary activity in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
If you're in central Richmond next Saturday 25 July, drop into St Mary Magdalene church for a warm welcome (the sun's still currently due to be out!) You'll be supporting a fantastic cause - Richmond Soup Kitchen - which provides hot food & drinks to anyone in need through the winter months 😊
This year's Full of Life #funding from @richmondcouncil.bsky.social is open now! Local #VCS organisations supporting older people to stay active can apply for events & activities taking place in October, around International Day of Older Persons & Silver Sunday Apply by 3 Aug 2026 orlo.uk/P9UU6
Have your say on Heathrow's expansion plans - 23 Jul 2026 Residents are encouraged to join this meeting with @richmondcouncil.bsky.social to share views on the government's ongoing consultation on a 3rd runway Join in-person (TW1) or online Register now ⬇️ www.richmond.gov.uk/news/news_ju...
Any local resident with concerns about safety along the TfL-managed A316 is invited to join @richmondcouncil.bsky.social to raise their worries, questions & suggestions directly with them at next Tuesday (21 Jul) Find out more & sign up to the online meeting ⬇️ www.richmond.gov.uk/news/news_ju...
📢 Tomorrow's the day 📢 St Margarets Fair is another fantastic annual community event in the local calendar And it supports local schools & good causes in the area too! Enjoy a fabulous day out on your doorstep 😎
London has an Amber Heat-Health Alert in place until at least 9pm on Sunday 12th July ⚠️ 🌡️ Look out for people who might struggle to keep cool 💧 Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated 😎 Avoid being in the sun 11am-3pm Find a Cool Space in London to take shelter: apps.london.gov.uk/cool-spaces
If you have a child with dyslexia in Richmond, you're invited to join Richmond Dyslexia Assocation next week for advice & support from parents & specialists
Richmond Council is supporting the creation of a new Community Energy Cooperative. If you want to learn more about community energy and the benefits it can provide local communities, make sure to attend the Council's free workshop. Book now: www.tickettailor.com/events/commu...
Woman's Trust has more free in-person workshops for young women and girls (6-25 years) in London who have experienced unhealthy relationships 🔶 Red Flags & Gut Feelings - 8 Jul 🔶 Lost & Found: Reclaiming Your Sense of Self - 15 Jul For more details or to register, get in touch by email or phone
London has an Amber Heat-Health Alert in place until at least 9pm on Sunday 12th July ⚠️ 🌡️ Look out for people who might struggle to keep cool 💧 Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated 😎 Avoid being in the sun 11am - 3pm Find a Cool Space in London to take shelter: apps.london.gov.uk/cool-spaces/
Free Summer Wellbeing Programme If you know any Richmond-based sanctuary seekers, let them know about this free local programme from @learnenglishathome.bluesky.social A lovely mix of activities offering learning & connection To find out more, call 020 8255 6144 or email info@leah.org.uk
Looking for some local family fun this weekend? The annual Teddington Village Fair, organised by the Teddington & The Hamptons Rotary Club, is back this Sunday Stay safe in the sun & support your local community 😎
TRUSTEE FORWARD Round 2 Application Window - closes 29 July New trustee or an aspiring Chair of a Richmond-based organisation? Want access to an exclusive fully funded training package, 1-2-1 mentoring & peer support? Take a look, get in touch if you have questions & apply now bit.ly/3WBMi9r
Pinch punch, first of the month ... and our July newsletter is out! It really is packed with useful information & resources for our sector every month Not subscribed? Avoid future FOMO - go to 'Get Our Newsletter' on our Home webpage & fill out the short online form bit.ly/4xXNPIb
RCVS Health & Wellbeing Network – 13 Jul (online) Does your VCS organisation work in health & wellbeing? Join us for a great chance to network with local colleagues, learn about relevant updates & initiatives, & inform future developments Register now bit.ly/446NpBE
R2 of our free programme is open now to #trustees in Richmond upon Thames It's a fantastic opportunity for both participants & mentors We'll start reviewing initial applications very soon - don't miss out With thanks to @richmondfoundation.org.uk for their continued support bit.ly/3WBMi9r
#SmallCharityWeek Final post for the week & a tiny example of amazing results from @learnenglishathome.bsky.social in 2024/25: • 371 unique clients - from 64 countries, with 43+ languages • 175 x 1-2-1 support • 242 across 9 classes Thank you for helping empower our diverse community 🙏❤️
📢 New #FUNDING - apply by 9 Jul 📢 @rmpartnersnhscanceralliance.bsky.social is launching their new Community Grant Programme with small grants to the VCS in NW & SW London for three high impact cancer awareness campaigns No prior experience required - lots of support provided! bit.ly/4oJXii4
49% of UK accidental drownings in the summer with a heightened risk when its 25+ degrees Jumping into the river may be tempting but there are real risks to life: ⚠️ cold water shock ⚠️ hidden objects ⚠️ river traffic Please encourage everyone to swim safely www.rlss.org.uk/listing/cate...
NEW #FUNDING WEBINAR - 30 Jun Climate & Environmental Justice Learn about a great opportunity from @citybridgefndn.bsky.social for climate & community resilience projects in London - empower the people most affected by climate change, environmental hazards & pollution bit.ly/4uQJSCl
#SmallCharityWeek The Mulberry Centre 2024/5: ❤️ 1,881 welcome sessions, emotional, financial & other support ❤️ 2,155 counselling & coaching sessions 🙏 333 support groups ❤️ 2,058 complementary therapy sessions ❤️ 2,218 wellbeing classes ❤️ 694 workshops ❤️ 645 social/creative activities 🙏 🙏 🙏
We know our network is looking after their beneficiaries & teams during the current RED Health & Extreme Heat period Organisations can find a Public Health's presentation on their Hot Weather Plan on our Community Resilience webpage to help a collective response richmondcvs.org.uk/voice-and-in...
#SmallCharityWeek In 2025, Cooking Up distributed 6,066 food parcels to people in need - almost 2,000 were for children In our most deprived wards, they offer free educational cookery lessons, skills, confidence, connection & social inclusion - great ingredients for a stronger community! ❤️
#SmallCharityWeek @barnescommon.bsky.social - another fabulous local small charity makes invaluable contributions to individual wellbeing & our environment "Such an inclusive & welcoming group, I really enjoyed working with them. Simply being in nature is wonderful for my well-being!" (volunteer)
📢 #FUNDING - cardfactory Foundation Community Fund 📢 Apply now - open for 2 weeks only Don’t miss the chance to apply for £10,000 if your registered charity's work is in financial hardship, hardship or crisis, or vulnerable children & young people richmondcvs.org.uk/funding-card...
#SmallCharityWeek We're shining a light on the difference our small charities make every day Kicking off with the borough's 10 brilliant local community centres which are amongst the many mighty organisations we're lucky to have Thanks for helping make us stronger in every way ❤️
Ready for @KewFete tomorrow? It's one of our borough's fantastic free annual summer & very family friendly events - that does great things for local good causes too! Make sure you're prepared for a hot one & have a great day 🎠 🎪 🎶 😊
The Fore Autumn 2026 Funding Round Registration window opens 8 July to 15 July 2026 Small VCS organisations can apply for up to £45,000, over 1-3 years to grow, strengthen & become more efficient or resilient Join an online Q&A session (8 Jul) to find out more richmondcvs.org.uk/funding-the-...
NEW FUNDRAISER #JOB OPPORTUNITY - apply by 6 Jul 2026 If you're an experienced, motivated & proven fundraiser & keen to support vulnerable young people in crisis, you could be perfect for the small, friendly team at Off The Record Twickenham richmondcvs.org.uk/category/jobs/