Lewisham Council

Borough of Sanctuary Small Grants 2025 are open for applications. As the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, Lewisham is dedicated to welcoming and protecting the rights of migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees fleeing violence and persecution. We're offering small grants of up to £2000 to support individuals and local organisations in Lewisham. These grants aim to: - Reduce barriers and inequalities - Promote belonging and wellbeing - Support community meals and events - Amplify the voices of sanctuary seekers 🗓️ Applications close at 11:59 PM on Thursday 13 February 2025 🔗 https://ow.ly/gkPM50UQrqr

One of our fostering recruitment and retention workers, Tracy Jones, fosters two boys who came over as unaccompanied asylum seekers. She has written a blog post on her experience when one left home to move into his new house. You can read it here: https://lnkd.in/e3qcYVNR

We have reaffirmed our commitment to being anti-racist and promoting equality across the organisation, by signing a national charter. The Anti-Racism Charter, drawn up by trade union Unison, is aimed at tackling racism in the public sector. It sets out a series of commitments for organisations to implement, including HR policies and processes; training for staff and actions for leaders to take. Mayor of Lewisham, Brenda Dacres, said: “We’re proud to sign Unison’s anti-racism charter, which reflects our council’s values of inclusion and accountability. "Lewisham is a proudly diverse borough, as is our workforce, and we have a long and distinguished history of standing up to racism and tackling inequality in all its forms. I’m pleased to put on record our commitment to being an anti-racist workplace and to work towards fulfilling the pledges it sets out.” UNISON London regional secretary, Jo Galloway, said: “This is a significant step by Lewisham Council, which should help address any inequalities faced by staff at work. “Racism has no place in public services. The union will continue working with the council to ensure these commitments are fully implemented.” The Charter builds on work already happening across the organisation, and the Council looks forward to working with Unison to monitor progress against the full set of commitments. The full Charter can be viewed on Unison’s website: https://lnkd.in/ewxB-5CM

We're #hiring a new Housing Health and Safety Apprentice in London, England. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Calling all Lewisham Businesses! Free opportunity with with ReLondon and Lewisham Council next week (6th Feb) to help you apply for our small funding pot (deadline 16th Feb) Grant application here: https://lnkd.in/eWFAvu6A 🛠️ 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩  6th Feb – 9.30am-11.30am, online Looking for ideas to help you apply for the Lewisham Business Grant? Join ReLondon's 'Beyond Waste' workshop to discover how your business can make better use of 'stuff' and go on to apply for a grant to bring your sustainability ideas to life. Whether you run a café, retail store, or office-based business, this is your chance to explore innovative ways to simplify operations, reduce costs, and attract new customers by rethinking the ingredients, products, packaging, and materials that pass through your business.   Businesses that attend the workshop have been shown to significantly increase their chances of securing funding - so don’t miss this opportunity to take your business to the next level while creating a greener, cleaner environment.   Register here: https://lnkd.in/eknzficA

We're #hiring a new Housing Health and Safety Advisor in London, England. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Don’t miss your chance to tell us what you think of our Lewisham All Age Autism Strategy. 📢 We want to be an autism-inclusive borough, improving conditions for autistic people and making sure they are welcome, safe and able to thrive. Complete this short survey to help us understand what gaps still need to be filled and what steps we might need to take in the future. https://ow.ly/Rk1Z50ULZvc

Business momentum builds for the Bakerloo Line Upgrade and Extension ✔️ Business4Bakerloo is the growing coalition of business voices (supported by Business4London) calling for the full upgrade and extension of the Bakerloo line - which is vital for London and the UK's growth. The benefits and return on investment are clear. This transformative and shovel-ready infrastructure project will unlock 107,000 new homes, 150,000 new jobs, and £1.5bn boost in the national economy, as well as: 🚆Better connectivity for Londoners 💰 Better growth opportunities for business 💼Better jobs across Britain Read the latest blog below from Business4Bakerloo and BusinessLDN about their campaign.

We're #hiring a new Accommodation Supply Manager in London, England. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Interested in working in the film industry? The Lewisham Film Office, in partnership with Lewisham Council, is offering an entry-level training course just for you! 📅 Date: Friday 7 March 2025 📍 Location: The Green Man Barn, London, 355 Bromley Road, SE26 2RP This one-day course will equip you with essential on-set location filming skills, including: - An overview of the film industry - Insights into how film productions work - Key set knowledge essentials - Understanding crew roles & responsibilities - Tips on crafting a standout CV and finding paid on-set work - Networking opportunities and work experience Upon successful completion, you'll have the chance to gain set experience and employment as a location marshall on various productions. Previous attendees have gone on to work with industry giants like Disney, Amazon, Netflix, and the BBC! Applicants must be aged 18+. 🔗 Apply now by emailing: onlocation@filmoffice.co.uk 📅 Application deadline: Friday 21 February 2025