What is an apprenticeship? Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study. An apprentice will need to: Work alongside experienced staff Gain job-specific skills Earn a wage and get holiday pay Study towards a related qualification Apprenticeships take between 1-4 years to complete depending on their level and...
Free HR software for local charities to save time on admin.
GoodGym Lewisham, have you spotted us out and about? If you are ever around Lewisham on a Monday evening, you might spot a group of runners in red t-shirts, chatting and laughing as they go. You might also see our friendly faces at your local parkrun at Hilly Fields,...
A series of exciting events were held at Lewisham Town Hall to celebrate International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8. The 2019 campaign theme was #BalanceforBetter, raising awareness on gender equality. International Women’s Day is an annual event that celebrates women’s achievements – social, economic and political. It...
The power of authentic storytelling was the theme of our second employee volunteering workshop on 12th February. Joanne Roberts from Griot Communications facilitated an interactive session, Tell Engaging Stories, with charities on how they can harness the power of their authentic stories to gain support for their causes. What...
Starting from July, 2018, Woodpecker Road Community Clean Up is a monthly, voluntary event that gathers the local residents of Woodpecker Road or anyone who’s interested to help clean up the local area and to make it a better place. Approached by the charity CleanUp UK, Alain Rozet is...
Businesses in Lewisham are increasingly looking for ways to ‘give back’ to their local community. Last December, the Filigree Communications team ventured into the Wildcat Wilderness, a community green space in Catford. More than half the team live locally and walk to work, so were all keen to give...
Lewisham’s volunteers celebrated at Mayor’s Awards ceremony Representatives from Lewisham’s voluntary and community sector and Lewisham Council came together on 30 November for the annual Mayor’s Award for volunteering ceremony. The Mayor’s Awards recognise the valuable work of individuals, community projects and businesses who contribute to or support others to volunteer their spare time and...
Lewisham charities and businesses come together on Giving Tuesday, 27th November The Mayor of Lewisham, Damien Egan, has praised an innovative scheme to match local charities with businesses to tackle social issues. Lewisham Community Conversation, organised by Lewisham Local, invited local businesses to connect with local charities and learn...
Fun Palaces 2018 The 5th annual Fun Palaces weekend of UK wide and international events where culture is made by, for, and with people just like you and me. 6th and 7th October 2018, Across the UK and Worldwide Community at the heart of culture and culture at the...
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