Harrow Club W10 – Emergency Contingency Provision Outline
Following a temporary closure of our building and youth provisions on Tuesday 17 March, our Trustees and staff team have been finding ways to continue supporting our members, during this time of social distancing, as well as contributing to the wider community volunteering effort in alleviating the consequences that are unfolding in this health emergency.
Our response will be guided by three key considerations:
- Following Government and public Health England advice and rules
- Following our own risk assessment in keeping the young people, families and our staff and volunteers as safe as possible, especially those with health conditions of in a demographic deemed at elevated risk from Covid-19
- Providing provision within the financial and resource means of the organisation, which are likely to deteriorate over the coming months due to a loss of building hire revenue and community event income
We envisage that normal provision may not be able to resume for many months and therefore we are setting out short- and medium-term plans to contribute to our aims and charitable objectives.
Short-term (moving forward for the next few weeks)
- Offering our building for wider community use/council use.
- Distributing food we receive to local food banks and signposting our families in need to them
- Offering advice and guidance to our members on the phone and online including signposting to other key services, facilitating group discussion and online activities and offering one-to-one confidential support.
Medium-term (May to June onwards dependent on the health situation )
- Working with others to undertake detached street work working with children and young people who are not engaged in any support services
- Providing outdoor sports and games
- Providing limited in-door provision, including a late-night safe space to reduce ASB/criminality
Our response is continually developing in this unprecedented situation and the best way to stay updated is to follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Stay safe and please follow the key health advice to Stay Home unless you are shopping for essentials or medicine or exercising once a day. Please keep your distance from others you don’t live with to avoid spreading this deadly virus further.
Best Wishes to you and your Family
Harrow Club W10 Management Team
Useful links
Official Advice
HM Government
Info: Latest government information and advice
https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19
NHS
Info: Latest NHS information and advice
Website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
RBKC
Info: Latest RBKC information and advice on local developments
Website: www.rbkc.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19
LBHF
Info: Latest RBKC information and advice on local developments
Website: https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19
Greater London Authority (GLA)
Info: Latest GLA information and advice on developments in London
Website: www.london.gov.uk/coronavirus
Abuse (Child, Sexual, Domestic Violence)
Government Advice on Domestic Abuse
Government updated its guidance on Domestic Abuse
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help
NSPCC
Children’s charity dedicated to ending child abuse and child cruelty.
Tel: 0800 1111 for Childline for children (24-hour helpline)
0808 800 5000 for adults concerned about a child (24-hour helpline)
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk
National Domestic Violence Helpline
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. You can call the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline for free.
Tel: 0808 2000 247
Website: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Rape Crisis
Tel: 0808 802 9999 (daily, 12pm to 2.30pm and 7pm to 9.30pm)
Website: www.rapecrisis.org.uk
Refuge
Advice on dealing with domestic violence.
Tel: 0808 2000 247 (24-hour helpline)
Website: www.refuge.org.uk
Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse
Information for individuals and youth workers
Victim Support
Supporting people affected by crime or traumatic events to get the support they need
Tel: 0808 168 9111 (24-hour helpline)
Website: www.victimsupport.org
Activities For Young People
1 Extra
Every Monday in May at 6pm, 1Xtra will deliver the Inspire ME Masterclasses on Instagram Live (@bbc1xtra). These special sessions will give an insight into music and broadcasting. This is a chance for young people to directly ask questions through Instagram Live to industry experts and artists.
ACAVA Flourish
Creative family activities online
https://acavaathome.tumblr.com/tagged/flourishathome
Change 4 life NHS
A useful site for children 4-11 years, this website offers exercises, food facts and activities, you can also sign up for regular activities.
Website: www.nhs.uk/change4life/activities/indoor-activities
Chatter Pack
Chatter Pack has an excellent and comprehensive list of resources to help young people to learn and explore the world from home.
Website: www.chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/list-of-online-resources-for-anyone-who-is-isolated-at-home
Create to Connect
64 Million Artists, an organisation that promotes everyday creativity and community arts, are trialling a programme called Create to Connect, which will invite people to participate in quick, accessible and fun creative challenges at home and share these with an online community.
Website: http://dothinkshare.com/creative-inspiration/create-to-connect/
Imperial College
You-Tube video from the Sciences Team at Imperial Collete
National Geographic
Great source of ideas for kids to do – educational too. Parents write in and explain what they have been doing to occupy their kids
The Octavia Foundation’s BASE@theReed Project
They have launched a BASE at Home activity programme with creative and digital media, discussions, workshops and skills.
https://www.octaviafoundation.org.uk/our_work/young_people_children/base_the_reed
Scouts
Scouts have created the Great Indoors, a bank of engaging activities for young people to do with their families while they are staying at home.
Website: www.scouts.org.uk/the-great-indoors/
Youth Music
Music projects to get involved in during Covid-19
World of David Walliams
Everyday David Walliams releases 30 free daily audio stories during Covid-19
Website: https://bit.ly/AudioElevenses
Bereavement Support
Cruse Bereavement Care
Tel: 0808 808 1677 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Website: www.cruse.org.uk
Grief Encounter
Offers free support to bereaved children and their families to help alleviate the pain caused by the death of someone close and how to tell children about a death
Website: www.griefencounter.org.uk
Education
BBC
Commencing on 20 April, the start of the summer term for most children, BBC Bitesize Daily, as the service will be called will deliver a tailored day of learning across BBC iPlayer, Red Button, BBC Bitesize website and app, BBC Four and BBC Sounds, with curriculum relevant offers across the UK. Together, this comprehensive package is aimed at minimising disruption to children’s education and providing rhythm and routine in these challenging times.
Website: www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
ClementJames Centre
They are open for appointments over the phone and online
https://clementjames.org/coronavirus/
European Commission
Lists of on-line learning resources
Website: www.ec.europa.eu/education/resources-and-tools/coronavirus-online-learning-resources_en
Explorify
Explorify have made a special series of science activities for parents and carers, as well as teachers, of primary school children who are now learning at home.
I’m a Scientist, Stay at home
This is a long-running online engagement activity that connects young people with scientists and engineers. It works through text-based real-time chats in a safe and secure environment. We’re working in partnership to offer the activity to the Movement. If you’d like more info, please get in touch!Ignite
Ignite
Free online courses for 16+ teenagers
Government Information on Educational Resources
Provides a list of online educational resources by subject
Website: www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-online-education-resources
Government – Free Laptops
Government provision for vulnerable and disadvantaged young people across the country to receive free laptops.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-major-package-to-support-online-learning
Khan Academy
A free resource for students, teachers, and parents; students can use our exercises, quizzes, and instructional videos to learn and master skills
https://www.khanacademy.org/
London Curriculum
The London Curriculum has reached out across the city to bring together free learning and cultural offers that children can access from home. They want to ensure that young Londoners still feel connected to the people, places and culture of their city. It is searchable by age range, subject, key stage and level of adult input required.
MEI – Mathematics, Education, Innovation
This free online A-Level maths course has been jointly developed by Imperial and MEI, an independent charity that is a leader in the field of online Maths education
https://mei.org.uk/
Open University
The Open University has long been a front-runner in distance learning, highlighted by their free online courses.
http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/coronavirus#wellbeing
Oxford Home Study Centre
With not a penny to pay, no strings attached and no entry requirements whatsoever, anyone interested in further education has the incredible chance to study at home.
https://www.oxfordhomestudy.com/free-online-courses-with-certificates
Parentkind
Parentkind is a charity that champions parents so that they can participate in their child’s education and school life to the full, offering lots of advice, resources, and guidance on how families can navigate the lockdown and maintain their general well-being.
Pop Sugar
This website offers 30+ educational websites for parents while the schools are closed, it offers websites for English, Maths, Science and other subjects. This is for all ages.
Website: www.popsugar.co.uk
The School Run
The School Run gives tools to support and teach primary school children
Website:www.theschoolrun.com/home-learning-timetables-for-coronavirus-school-closures
Secondary Education Resources
Amazing website for secondary education listing hundreds of websites by subject
Send
Resources and information that may be useful to families and those working with children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities.
Website: www.rbkc.gov.uk/kb5/rbkc/fis/advice.page?id=PEsJ34yWXvE&localofferchannel=0
Skills Builder For Teenagers
A good website for older teenagers starting to think about lifeskills needed in employment.
Website: www.skillsbuilder.org/homelearning
West London Zone
They have been adapting their support services and moving these online
FInances
Universal Credit
Advice on universal credit
Website: www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/coronavirus-what-it-means-for-you
Employment Advice and Benefits
Advice from the government regarding the Job Retention Scheme
Government Guidance On Financial Support For The Self Employed
Page shows what financial support is available for the Self – Employed
https://www.gov.uk/business-coronavirus-support-finder
Page shows what financial support is available for Business And The Self – Employed
RBKC COVID19 portal for businesses and self-employed
My Moneycast
Weekly webinars on money management for young people
The Mix
Guidance On Money Management For Young People During Covid-19
The Mix – Coronavirus and Money, an expert financial guide from MyBnk
Food Provision and Support
Dalgarno Food Bank
The Dalgarno Foodbank has re-opened.
Dalgarno Food Bank
Felix Project
The Felix Project is a London-based food redistribution waste charity set up in 2016 to tackle both issues. They deliver to charities and community centres.
Website: www: thefelixproject.org/
Government Advice on Free School Meals
Guidance for families eligible for free school meals
Website: www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-free-school-meals-guidance
H&F Can
If you are having problems sourcing food, call this number
0800 145 6095
Hammersmith & Fulham Foodbank
Foodbank in Wandsworth Bridge Road (Tuesdays at 11am – 1pm and Fridays at 1pm – 3pm)
Tel: 020 7731 3693
Website: www.hammersmithfulham.foodbank.org.uk/
Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank
Foodbank in Earls Court (Tuesdays at 11am – 1pm and Fridays at 1pm – 3pm)
Website: www.kensingtonchelsea.foodbank.org.uk/2020/03/18/coronavirus-foodbank-update/
Kensington & Chelsea Social Council
A food distribution service for vulnerable individuals and families who are under 65.
https://www.kcsc.org.uk/news/under-65-food-distribution-service
RBKC
Information about accessing food support
Trussell Trust
The Trussell Trust runs the largest network of foodbanks in the UK, giving emergency food and support to people in crisis. You can find your nearest foodbank here
Mental Health
Anxiety UK
Charity providing support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.
Tel: 03444 775 774 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm)
Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Beat
A charity supporting people who are going through difficult times with eating disorders
Tel: 0808 801 0677
Website: www.b-eat.co.uk
Bipolar UK
A charity helping people living with manic depression or bipolar disorder.
Website: www.bipolaruk.org.uk
CALM
CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35.
Tel: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight)
Website: www.thecalmzone.net
Childrens’ Society
Providing practical ways for young people to cope with the coronavirus environment
Child Line: 0800 11 11
Website: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/coronavirus-information-and-support
Every Mind Matters
Expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus period
Website: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
HeadSpace
It includes meditations, sleep, and movement exercises to help you out, however you’re feeling.
https://www.headspace.com/covid-19?
Men’s Health Forum
24/7 stress support for men by text, chat and email.
Website: www.menshealthforum.org.uk
Kooth
XenZone is a provider of online mental health services for children, young people and adults
https://student.kooth.com/
Mind
Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.
Tel: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
Website: www.mind.org.uk
NHS
For those feeling stressed, anxious or depressed
Website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/
The NHS Apps Library helps patients and the public to find trusted health and wellbeing apps
No Panic
Voluntary charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Offers a course to help overcome your phobia or OCD.
Tel: 0844 967 4848 (daily, 10am to 10pm). Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider’s Access Charge
Website: www.nopanic.org.uk
OCD
A charity run by people with OCD, for people with OCD.
Tel: 0333 212 7890 (Monday-Friday – 9.00-17.00)
Website: www.ocduk.org
Papyrus
Young suicide prevention society.
Tel: HOPELINEUK 0800 068 4141 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 10pm, and 2pm to 10pm on weekends and bank holidays)
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org
Princes Trust
Advice for young people.
Website: www.princes-trust.org.uk/about-the-trust/coronavirus-response
Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Tel: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk
SANE
Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers.
Tel: 0300 304 7000 (daily, 4.30pm to 10.30pm)
Textcare: comfort and care via text message, sent when the person needs it most: www.sane.org.uk/textcare
Peer Support Forum: www.sane.org.uk/supportforum
Website: www.sane.org.uk/support
Shout
Shout is led by trained volunteers who can help you in a moment of chaos/crisis to find calm.
Text: You can free text them 24/7 on 85258.
Website: www.giveusashout.org/
The Mix
Support for Under 25s.
Tel: 0808 808 0994
Website: www.themix.org.uk/
YoungMinds
Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals.
Tel: Parents’ helpline 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
UK Youth
UK Youth and the National Youth Agency have worked together to provide some simple support for youth workers and young people.
Parent Support
Dunamis Therapy
As a response to the corona-virus, the Dunamis Therapy Hub tutors and other counsellors are offering emotional support to the local community.
Family Lives
Advice on all aspects of parenting
Tel: 0808 800 2222 (Mon-Fri 09.00-21.00 – Sat & Sun 10.00-15.00
Website: www.familylives.org.uk
Relationships
The largest charity for Relationship Support
Tel: 0808 800 2222 (Mon-Fri 09.00-21.00 – Sat & Sun 10.00-15.00
Website: www.relate.org.uk
Fitness During Lockdown
Chelsea Theatre
They have launched a virtual venue on its new website with exercise classes and community conversations
https://www.chelseatheatre.org.uk/activities/
Fitness Equipment
Local youth worker, Mo1youths is collecting donations of fitness equipment and dropping this off to young people so that they can keep fit at home and not on the streets.
Contact Mo1youths@gmail.com
Joe Wicks – Body Trainer
Free P.E Lessons at 9am every morning
Website: www.thebodycoach.com/blog/pe-with-joe-1254.html
London Sports Trust, London Sport, Chelsea Foundation and QPR in the Community
They are posting physical activity challenges and ideas on social media
@LdnSportsTrust @londonsport @CFCFoundation @QPRtrust
London Youth
A calendar showing when live workouts for young people will be taking place
Website: www.londonyouth.org/what-we-do/sports/stay-in-workout/
NHS
Ideas for exercises
Website: www.nhs.uk/oneyou/for-your-body/move-more/home-workout-videos/
NIKE
We may be stuck indoors, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be active. Nike are offering a free app that helps you work out from home, keeping you fit, healthy, and (most importantly) off the couch!
Youth Sport Trust
Youth Sport Trust have some useful resources for young people to learn and stay active at home.
Website: https://www.youthsporttrust.org/free-home-learning-resources-0
Substance-Misuse and Addiction
Alcoholics Anonymous
Tel: 0800 917 7650 (24-hour helpline and online support)
Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Narcotics Anonymous
Tel: 0300 999 1212 (daily, 10am to midnight, with online meetings)
Website: www.ukna.org
National Gambling Helpline
Tel: 0808 8020 133 (daily, 8am to midnight)
Website: www.begambleaware.org
Technology Resources
Free Computer Courses for Beginners
For the person who knows pretty much nothing about computers
Website: www.learnmyway.com
Virtual Meetings
A step-by-step guide to using various meeting technologies
Website: www.partnershipforyounglondon.org.uk/online-training
UK Youth
UK Youth are partnering with Raspberry Pi to offer a free computer to young people aged 11-16 in your networks who are currently without a device. Read more about the opportunity and how to apply here.
Volunteering Opportunities
RBKC Volunteer Centre
Opportunities to volunteer in Kensington & Chelsea
Website: www.voluntarywork.org.uk/
HFBC Volunteer Centre
Opportunities to volunteer in Hammersmith and Fulham
Website: http://hfvc.org.uk/
NHS Volunteering
Sign up here to volunteer in support of the NHS
Website: https://www.goodsamapp.org/NHS
Youth Worker Support & Resources
Government Advice on Domestic Abuse
Government updated its guidance on Domestic Abuse
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help
Government Guidance On Financial Support For The Self Employed
Page shows what financial support is available for the Self – Employed
https://www.gov.uk/business-coronavirus-support-finder
NCVO
NVCO information to support charities during Coronavirus
Website: www.ncvo.org.uk/practical-support/information/coronavirus
Youth Work Support
Great website set up by NYA, UK Youth and The Mix to support youth workers
Website: youthworksupport.co.uk/
RBKC Helpline for Professionals
There is a new helpline for professionals on 020 7243 9804 or mail health@kcsc.org.uk.
RBKC Newsletter
Family hubs newsletter for professionals
RBKC Family Hubs Newsletter for Professionals
Young Londoners’ Fund Training Courses
Monday 18 May – Young Londoners’ Fund – Making SENSE of COVID-19
Tuesday 26 May – Young Londoners’ Fund – Working with children and young people online
Youth Work Ideas For Lockdown
An evolving list of Alternative Youth Work Ideas during lockdown
Website: youthworksupport.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Hot-Choc-activities.png
Zoom Meetings
Guide to using the Zoom meeting software
Website: youthworksupport.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/YP-Practical-Guide-to-Zoom.pdf
Fundraising During Lockdown
Conqueror Events
A platform for individual supporters to engage in travelling over virtual challenges – for example walking Hadrians Wall – think of it as an online Tough Mudder event with virtual leader boards.
https://www.theconqueror.events
Race At Your Pace
A simple way for supporters to select the challenge and pace that works for them – a self-service option that allows people to quickly get up and fundraising.
Support For Young People With Disabilities
Taxicard
Taxicard provides subsidised door-to-door journeys in licensed taxis and private hire vehicles for London residents who have serious mobility or visual impairments.
https://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/services/taxicard
Careers & Employment
Side Quest
Side Quest is a radical new UK-wide initiative to encourage the 3.3 million 13-19 year olds currently at home during the pandemic to start a rewarding career in the videogames industry. Side Quest challenges participants to build a game in 7 days, with free software, regular live-streamed masterclasses and a supportive online community.
Entertainment
TalentBank
Talentbanq have launched a new virtual venue. ’The Virtuo’ provides a gig-like experience from the safety of our homes.
Cirque Du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil via Cirque Connect, a new digital platform, are offering an escape from everyday life through the delight and whimsy of their shows. From afar you can witness awe-inspiring performances directly to your safe space.
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