LBFN Newsletter – Sector Activity (September 2026)

Here you can find a range of resources from the wider sector. This content is part of the London Boroughs Faiths Network newsletter. Sign up at the bottom of this page.

30 Days 30 Ways

The 30 Days 30 Ways UK campaign focuses on enhancing personal development and collective resilience through emergency planning. Many organiations are sharing resilience information throughout the month of September, so it’s a great time to improve resilience in your community. Look out for the following hashtag on social media – #30Days30WaysUK

Emergency Support

In this detailed guide from the London Communities Emergencies Partnership, you can find out how to access voluntary and community support during an emergency. Please share this to get the voluntary sector more involved in emergency planning and response.

London Heart Starters

London Ambulance Service (LAS) is leading a campaign to reduce cardiac casualties in London. LAS crews responded to 12,200+ cardiac arrests in 2025, and fewer than one in 10 people survived. The #LondonHeartStarters Campaign is bringing more life-saving defibrillators to the city – in the areas where they are needed most.

Bridging Divides Podcast

Bridging Divides is a new podcast from British Red Cross. It’s a way for people in the UK to come together to understand why we feel so divided, and how we can make a difference.  

London Drought Report

Read the London Drought Report from the Environment Agency after one of the driest summers on record.

Community Climate Resilience

This project from Tipping Point UK aims to strengthen the social fabric and infrastructure of local communities. They support grassroots community groups to develop the resilience and skills needed to support each other in the face of escalating climate shocks, economic uncertainty and rising polarisation.


Event: Cold Weather Preparedness

30/09/26

The UKHSA are hosting this webinar to update relevant stakeholders on preparedness in the colder months. This will include an update on the Adverse Weather and Health Plan, lessons and reflections from presenters, and more.

Event: Towards a Radical Centre

30/09/26

In the UK, 84% of the public say the country feels divided. What does togetherness really mean in times like these? Join leading UK voices in depolarisation and peace-making as they explore how we can build a form of unity that does not require uniformity. Note that this is an in-person event. More information below.

Event: Understanding Hate Crime

30/09/26

Feel more confident supporting victims of hate crime and connecting them with the right reporting and support services. Event run by Protection Approaches.

Event: How to Find Funding

30/09/26

Charity Excellence are hosting this event on how to find and secure funding, including their 2 funding directories, AI bid writer, secret funding lists and tips and tricks to help you find more funding. No fundraising experience required. Also find out more about their toolkits below.

Event: London Resilience Summit

12/10/26

The 2026 London Resilience Summit is an in-person, full day opportunity to build stronger relationships, share perspectives, and contribute to a shared vision for resilience that is people-centred, connected, inclusive, and focused on the long term. There are only a few tickets left at the time of writing.

Event: Scenario Exercising Workshop

18/11/26

Learn to design and facilitate your own emergency preparedness exercises. This online workshop covers planning stages, key roles, and resource management.

Email marcusbowen@vcsep.org.uk to register.

Event: Emergencies Partnership Live

08/10/26

This event from the VCS Emergencies Partnership brings together organisations from across the voluntary, community and public sectors to share learning, strengthen connections, and highlight the impact of community-led emergency response.

The programme will feature talks, practical sessions and networking opportunities aimed at improving collaboration and building resilience in times of crisis.

Event: Trusted Youth Allies

Multiple dates

The Trusted Youth Allies training equips you with the skills to support young people who have been victims and witnesses of crime.

SAFE by CST

SAFE by CST delivers free security advice on Community Security, Hate Crime, Online Security, Women’s Safety and much more. They have a variety of upcoming events.