There are always local opportunities to increase your funding, if you know where to look. There are retailers and banks that offer support to community groups and who can help you raise your profile, as well as local funding organisations in the borough. Don’t miss what could be on your doorstep. Take a look at all our guides and other useful information on our Briefings and Guides page.
The information and documents below will give you an overview and understanding of the demography, local needs and trends in the borough. This information influences the purchasing and commissioning of services in Richmond upon Thames and is useful to inform tenders and funding applications.
It is essential that when groups are preparing to tender for service delivery in the borough, you put your service in the context of both local intelligence and national policy. You must evidence how your provision meets the specified local need and achieves the outcomes set in the specification. The data and analysis collated and provided by LBRUT, Public Health, Achieving for Children and Richmond CCG will also help you when preparing applications to external funders, including charitable trusts, and in developing new projects evidenced by local need.
Richmond Council changed its political administration in May 2018 and is now led by the Liberal Democrats. It is likely that some of the current strategies and plans may be updated to reflect this.
The Census Borough Profile is a compilation and analysis of census information from 2011.
The Richmond Community Plan 2016-20 sets out a vision of the borough where local people are engaged and involved in their communities and where there is a vibrant and sustainable community and VCS to support residents and help them play a full role in community life.
The Richmond Equalities Mapping and Profile 2011 (based on statistical evidence from the census) - although produced in 2011, this document provides an interesting insight into equality and inclusion issues in Richmond and provides a baseline for understanding the changing demographic of the borough. The document includes a helpful executive summary, key findings by equality strand, and population projections to 2033.
Richmond State Of The Sector - November 2013 - research into better understanding the needs and aspirations of the local sector and the future support needs of the sector.
The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment is made up of documents covering a range of health and social care topics. It explores how Richmond upon Thames compares with others locally, regionally and nationally and considers currently what works well and what could be improved. Together with The Annual Report of the Director of Public Health The Richmond Story 2017/18 sets out the current context for the delivery of services in the borough, outlines future trends, and its approach to meeting the needs.
The Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2016-21 sets out the vision of the Health and Well Being Board - “prevention and joined up services throughout peoples lives to enable all residents to start well, live well and age well”. The Board is a forum where key leaders from the health and social care system work together to improve the health and wellbeing of the local population and reduce inequalities.
Adult Social Care Strategies have been collated and are available LBRUT’s website. Particularly useful are:
The Cultural Partnership Strategy 2015-19 provides a framework for arts, culture and sport in LBRUT, with the goal to increase involvement, raise ambition and build on the sense of place.
The South London Partnership is a sub-regional collaboration of the five boroughs of Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Richmond and Sutton. It concentrates its activity on the areas of economy, health and care, housing and planning, and skills and transport. It produces very useful data focused on issues where working together adds value to what each individual borough could achieve on their own
The Richmond Children and Young People’s Needs Assessment 2017 provides an overview of the needs of children and young people and highlights local priorities. It includes a comprehensive data set and needs analysis
The Richmond and Kingston Local Children’s Safeguarding Board provides a strategic overview and co-ordination function for child protection and safeguarding in the two boroughs. The Annual Report highlights issues and trends, and the local priorities for keeping children safe.
The Richmond Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Transformation Plan 2015-20 includes a comprehensive local assessment of need, achievements to date and the road map to transformation for Richmond.
Healthwatch Richmond enables local voices to influence the design and delivery of local services. Their Annual Report provides useful insight and information about local health and social care services, people’s experiences of them and how they can be improved.
See our full range of suggested resources, including those relating to local issues and opportunities, on our Briefings and Guides page.
SAVE THE DATE: Richmond Trustee Network Meeting
Wednesday 10 December 2024, 12pm - 1.30pm (online)
Take a look at our simple presentation of what a trustee is - including key responsibilities, why you should consider volunteering as a trustee, what’s required, how to find the right role and support you can access (click on the title above to open the presentation)
Post Covid-19 Governance Support for Richmond Groups
In 2022, we delivered a programme funded by RPLC. It had a number of elements including training, networking and peer support opportunities plus tailored in-depth 1:1 governance support. The support was based on each organisation’s needs and potential impact. The support was provided on the basis of helping organisations taking responsibility for assessing and improving their own governance effectiveness. It did not constitute legal advice.
Trustees are responsible for reporting serious incidents - this briefing provides a simple guide.
Trustees are a vital part of any charitable organisation. This specialist volunteer role offers the chance to guide and develop an organisation’s success. The support we offer includes:
• Trustee Recruitment Evening: this annual event takes place in the Autumn and is a fantastic informal way to find out more about being a trustee if you're looking for a local opportunity, or meet potential new trustees if you're an organisation. The 2024 event took place on 25 September and was our biggest yet, with 30+ local charities participating on the evening.
• Trustee Recruitment (ongoing): contact our volunteering service if you’re interested in a role or you are looking for new trustees – email volunteer@richmondcvs.org.uk or call 020 8843 7940.
• Trustee Training: we offer two-part introductory sessions, if you’re a new trustee, want to refresh your skills or are simply thinking about taking a role on. Check our Training and Events page for upcoming dates or get in touch with training@richmondcvs.org.uk.
• Richmond Trustee Network: come to one of our network meetings held up to four times a year for local trustees to offer informal networking, learning and peer support.
Email us at volunteer@richmondcvs.org.uk to find out more or subscribe to our e-news for regular updates.
Take a look at our full range of suggested resources including those relating to governance on our Briefings and Resources page.
We have refreshed our information on local and national services that provide practical and emotional support for children and families in Richmond.
See our updated information and guidance on local support to help individuals and families struggling with food poverty or access to other essential items.
Richmond CVS provides the strategic lead function for the children and young people’s voluntary sector. In this context, children and young people are defined as those aged up to eighteen, with an upper age limit of 25 for those with a special educational needs and/or disability.
We have a rich and diverse group of voluntary and community groups providing services in the borough, including those working in education, early years, youth work, social care, arts and culture and the environment. We work closely with Achieving for Children (AfC), the Council-owned Community Interest Company (CIC) that delivers children’s services in Richmond and Kingston, and NHS South West London Integrated Care Board (ICB).
If your organisation works with, or provides services for children and young people, and you would like support or advice, get in touch.
Heather Mathew, Children and Young Peoples Voluntary Sector Strategic Lead - heatherm@richmondcvs.org.uk.
Voluntary Sector Strategic Lead
For news, funding and resources for voluntary and community groups working with children and young people in Richmond upon Thames
See a range of suggested resources, including those relating to working with Children and Young People, on our Briefings and Guides page.
@RCVS_Richmond