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Kent based charity ellenor shares its story for #LocalCharitiesDay

Jola Martis, December 12, 2016 — Civil Society

Play Therapist at ellenor

It’s a sad fact that the death of someone close to us is one of the hardest things that we will ever have to cope with in our lifetime. At any age, making sense of it all and coming to terms with that loss can be confusing and traumatic, but for a child it can…

#LocalCharitiesDay: How The Music Works transforms lives in your community

Anita Holford, — Civil Society

Operations Manager at The Music Works

For many people, when you mention you work for a charity, they immediately think of organisations who give practical or financial support to people in crisis or in need. So when you explain you work for a community music charity, they can look a bit puzzled. How can music be of any use to people…

Sutton Mencap shares its stories for #LocalCharitiesDay

Robbie Keen, December 9, 2016 — Civil Society

Community Fundraiser, Sutton Mencap

Sutton Mencap is a leading provider of services for people with a learning disability in the London Borough of Sutton. We work with around 70 children and young people and 200 adults, providing a wide range of activities aimed at bringing people together, helping them develop life skills, make friends and have fun. A typical…

Malvern Special Families gets ready for #LocalCharitiesDay

Cassie Zoro, — Civil Society

Community Fundraiser, Malvern Special Families

Malvern Special Families is supporting #LocalCharitiesDay to help highlight the fantastic work that small charities do for local communities. Local charities change lives for the better, but sometimes the staff and volunteers from these charities are so busy providing excellent support to local people, that they don’t get the chance to shout about themselves. So please join in on…

Local Charities’ unsung heroes

Caroline Siddall, December 8, 2016 — Civil Society

Income Generation Director, Nightingale House Hospice Chair of the North West Institute of Fundraising Regional Group

Local charities play a huge role in the support of local communities. In our case we are a local hospice based in an industrial town in north Wales and we help local people when they need it the most by providing end of life care completely free of charge. Twenty per cent of our running costs come…

Local charity Walthew House on its support for people in Stockport

Daniel Oliver, December 7, 2016 — Civil Society

Fundraiser at Walthew House

Walthew House is a local independent charity in Stockport that supports people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf or hard of hearing. Founded in 1882, we are one of Stockport’s oldest charities and we work to tackle issues like social isolation that people with a sensory loss may encounter. We provide a variety of weekly…

Reading Mencap welcomes #LocalCharitiesDay

Marie-Claire Dillon, December 5, 2016 — Civil Society

Fundraising Manager, Reading Mencap

Reading Mencap is looking forward to taking part in the first ever #LocalCharitiesDay this year, as we are passionate about the impact local charities have within our communities. Local charities are making a real difference to people by providing expert support from volunteers and staff who totally understand what they are going through. Sometimes we…

Me too & co looks ahead to #LocalCharitiesDay

Jo Saucek, December 2, 2016 — Civil Society

Charity Administrator at me too & co https://www.metooandco.org.uk/

Me too & Co is a local charity run by parents, for families. We aim to remove the isolation that can be created for families when their children are affected by disability and additional needs. We provide a supportive and active community where the whole family is cared for and given the opportunity to develop and feel empowered. We were…

The Museums Review – an update on our progress

Neil Mendoza, December 1, 2016 — Culture

Author, The Mendoza Review: an independent review into museums in England

England’s museums are among the best in the world. We all have our favourites and love the variety and extraordinary quality of individual collections and the magnificent buildings that house them. Of course, it is the expertise and dedication of the staff and volunteers that bring those collections and places to life for the public.…

Art and Education

Matt Hancock, — Culture

Minister of State for Digital and Culture

As potentially one of the greatest forces for openness and social mobility we have, the arts are central to having a well-rounded education. Like many others, I was disappointed when AQA – the last exam board offering the Art History A Level – announced that they will be dropping the subject from 2018. From the…

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Kent based charity ellenor shares its story for #LocalCharitiesDay

#LocalCharitiesDay: How The Music Works transforms lives in your community

Sutton Mencap shares its stories for #LocalCharitiesDay

Malvern Special Families gets ready for #LocalCharitiesDay

Local Charities’ unsung heroes

Local charity Walthew House on its support for people in Stockport

Reading Mencap welcomes #LocalCharitiesDay

Me too & co looks ahead to #LocalCharitiesDay

The Museums Review – an update on our progress

Art and Education

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