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⏰ DON'T FORGET TO BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET ⏰ Trustee Recruitment Evening Wed 14 Oct 2026, 5pm – 8pm RHACC, Parkshot, TW9 2RE Join an inspiring evening with 30+ amazing local charities to meet & see how you could make a difference as a trustee See you on Wednesday! Book at www.richmondcvs.org.uk

World Suicide Prevention Day - 10 Oct 2026 If you think someone might be suicidal, take action, interrupt their thoughts & show them you care Small interruptions & actions you take could help someone who is suicidal - you don’t have to be an expert to save a life Visit samaritans.org/WSPD

World Mental Health Day 2026: Research, Voices & Collaboration Fri 9 Oct, 9.30am–12pm Join St Mary's University tomorrow as they bring together research, lived experience, healthcare, public health, local government & community organisations www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-ment...

World Mental Health Day 2026: Research, Voices & Collaboration

Connecting communities, research, policy and practice for better health and wellbeing

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📢 Just one week to go! 📢 Trustee Recruitment Evening Wed 14 Oct 2026, 5pm - 8pm This time next week we'll be all hands on deck, getting ready to meet everyone joining us at @rhacc.bsky.social Have you booked your free ticket? bit.ly/4cOc2YF

Richmond Community Resilience Fair Sat 10 Oct 2026, 11am - 3pm Local organisations, community groups & residents are invited to join this event, hosted by the Richmond & Wandsworth Borough Resilience Forum Free lunch provided Book now 👇️ bit.ly/4jI6Auo

Pleased to join St Mary's Uni today to talk to students about volunteering If you'd like to find out more about opportunities in Richmond, we can help! Check out our website 🔗 in bio AND you can still book a FREE ticket to meet 30+ charities at @rhacc.bsky.social next week 🏃‍♀️ 🏃 bit.ly/4cOc2YF

Free creative workshop - 13 Oct 2026 Looking for some lunchtime creativity? Everyone's invited to join artist Lucy McDonald at Orleans House Gallery Through fun, hands-on activities, explore & share ideas about creativity, play & what helps people connect with one another & their communities

Free on 30 October 2026? Volunteer at the Full of Life Fair and help make it a brilliant day for our borough’s over-55s! Sign up by emailing: FullofLife@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

Local VCS groups are invited to St Mary's University's World Mental Health Day event for the launch of their new policy White Paper exploring migrant experiences of digital pathways into primary and mental healthcare. Find out more and book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-ment...

Still not booked your free ticket? Discover how you can make a difference as a trustee at our annual free event Meet 30+ amazing local charities & get inspired Book at www.richmondcvs.org.uk

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) remain a public health concern with many young people unaware they can pass it on Whether connecting with someone new or a long-term partner, regular testing is part of looking after yourself & each other Free tests are available to order from free.shl.uk

Seasonal Operational Support with @RichmondSoupKitchen – apply by 15 Oct If you have excellent organisational, communication & practical skills & would love to be part of a fabulous team that supports some of the most in need, this could be for you Find out more on our Jobs page 🔗 link in bio

Just two weeks to go! Trustee Recruitment Evening Wed 14 Oct 2026, 5pm – 8pm @rhacc.bsky.social, Parkshot, TW9 2RE Join an inspiring evening with 30+ amazing charities & discover how you could make a difference as local trustee Book your free ticket at www.richmond.cvs.org.uk

#Job Opportunity - Finance Manager with @learnenglishathome.bsky.social If you're an experienced finance professional, apply now for this part-time role for a great cause Find details on of this & more opportunities on our Jobs listings 🔗 link in bio

FREE WEBINAR Telling your charity's story, and making sure it gets heard Thu 1 Oct 2026, 10.30am - 12pm From the lovely people at @fewandfar.co.uk, a free session for charity professionals, fundraisers, comms & digital leads www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/telling-yo...

Have you booked your free ticket? Trustee Recruitment Evening Wed 14 Oct 2026, 5pm – 8pm @rhacc.bsky.social, Parkshot, TW9 2RE Your skills & experience can give back to the community Meet 30+ fantastic organisations & see how trusteeship could be for you! Book at www.richmond.cvs.org.uk

And one of our team was energetic enough to join the start of the Preachaton this morning! Drop in, catch a celeb, entertainment or a cuppa & show your support any time until 6.59pm today @StMarysMagdaleneRTM @RichmondSoupKitchen

An extraordinary challenge is happening today from dawn to dusk Everyone is welcome to drop in to today's Preachathon! Be entertained by amazing guests & offer your support to two great community causes - New Bells for Richmond & Richmond Soup Kitchen www.stmmrichmondbells.com

On Tuesday 22 September Revd Robert Stanier will lead a 12-hr Preachathon to raise money for the New Bells for Richmond campaign and the Richmond Soup Kitchen. The event will be live streamed and everyone is invited to drop in to St Mary Magdalene during the day to see and share in the activities.

This October, celebrate Black History Month at Orleans House Gallery with Ronald Moody: Sculpting Life, a free exhibition exploring the work of the Jamaican-born sculptor who lived in West London! Find out more here ⬇️ https://orlo.uk/1NFny

Thank you to Landmark Arts Centre for a sneak peak of their spectacular new immersive sound & light show last week & happy 30th birthday! A special thank you too to all their volunteers who help create special experiences all year round www.landmarkartscentre.org/shows/time-l...

Residents of all ages came together at The Fixery for a free hands-on clothes repair workshop 🧵 These that came learned practical skills to give their much-loved garments a new lease of life! Read more on the workshop and see what else you can do at The Fixery ⬇️ https://orlo.uk/w1VEa

We're not going to say the C-word just yet but you can have a crafty weekend with a seasonal twist with @friendsoftmh.bsky.social next month Ticket price inc all materials & expert tuition & places are limited to just 10 people Support your local hospital friends-tmh.co.uk/christmas-ca...

🎉 The Full of Life Fair returns on 30 October! Join hundreds of older residents & carers for a FREE day of activities, advice, information, support & opportunities to connect with local organisations from across the borough Register for a place today 👉️ tinyurl.com/FullofLifeRe... #FullOfLife

London Voter Registration Week 2026 Take a few minutes to make sure you're on the electoral register #RegistertoVote today 👉 gov.uk/register-to-... Together, let's make this the biggest London Voter Registration Week yet #LVRW2026 #NoVoteNoVoice

Tomorrow! Join our live online event with the brilliant @drsianwilliams.bsky.social, Tuesday 15th September 7pm UK time. Rather than treating anxiety as something to fight or fear, it can become a signal we learn to notice, understand and work with. Sign up: actionforhappiness.org/living-well-...

New #JOB opportunity Could you be the new part-time Community Fundraiser @okmusictrust.bsky.social are looking for? Just added to our Jobs webpage - take a look & find more local paid roles in our local #VCS 👇️ bit.ly/3CP3BcJ

Youth Employment UK & South London Partnership are running free online masterclasses on how to attract, recruit & retain young talent 18 Sep: Onboarding & Early Experience of Young People in the Workplace 25 Sep: Support, Development & Retention of Young People in the Workplace bit.ly/3UNl560

Volunteer Recruitment & Selection: 8 Oct 2026, 10am-12.30pm "A good session organising the knowledge I've had, adding new information, suggesting practical solutions" New to a volunteer coordinator's role or want to keep your skills fresh? Join this session with @robjconsulting.bsky.social now!