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#LocalCharitiesDay: another busy year for Poppy Scotland

Mark Bibbey, December 15, 2017 — Civil Society

Chief Executive, Poppyscotland

I could start any blog post by saying that it has been an incredibly busy year at Poppyscotland – and 2017 has been no different. Not a day goes by that something of note and worth is achieved, but there are a few landmarks from this year that really stand out. Battle of Arras In…

#LocalCharitiesDay: Something for everyone at New Forest Mencap

Liz Rolf, — Civil Society

Chair, New Forest Mencap

As the voice of learning disabilities in the New Forest, we are delighted to be taking part in our first #LocalCharitiesDay. The Gateway Club New Forest Mencap provides leisure activities through our social club known as The Gateway Club, we host four sessions per week in two locations across the forest, New Milton and Brockenhurst. The…

#LocalCharitiesDay: Inspire Suffolk supporting young people onto a positive future

Sarah Rowe, — Civil Society

Marketing and Communications Manager, Inspire Suffolk

Inspire Suffolk is a charity dedicated to supporting young people in Suffolk and North Essex onto a positive future. Each day, we work at the forefront of helping young people (16-25 years) to overcome multiple challenges and work to break down the barriers which they face into next steps in employment, education or further training.…

Making every day better through charity partnerships

Mark Evans, — Civil Society

CEO, Telefonica O2 UK

I’m immensely proud to lead a company that defines its purpose as making every day better through personal experiences that count. Nowhere is this more true than in the diverse ways that our brand collaborates with partners and supports UK charities. For O2 charity begins at home, as it does for many people. We are…

#LocalCharitiesDay: Drive Forward on helping care-leavers achieve their potential

Ruby Lawrence, — Civil Society

Head of Corporate Engagement, Drive Forward

At Drive Forward Foundation we are united around a belief that every young person deserves the chance to achieve their potential. Unfortunately, for care-leavers in the UK this is all too often not the case. These young people face a wide range of challenges including: financial and housing related instability, lack of positive and effective…

#LocalCharitiesDay: Nottingham’s Renewal Trust thinks big

Cherry Underwood, December 14, 2017 — Civil Society

CEO, The Renewal Trust

We may be local, but that doesn’t mean we don’t think big We’re lucky enough to work in one of the most vibrant areas of the UK, home to diverse cultures, a strong sense of community spirit and a belief in doing what you’re passionate about – whether that’s music, sport, dance, gardening, spoken word,…

#LocalCharitiesDay: Kent charity CXK gives young people practical skills

Pauline Smith, December 13, 2017 — Civil Society

CXK Chief Executive

At CXK, we deliver a range of programmes to enhance young peoples’ skills, designed to help 16-25 year olds and particularly those who are vulnerable and not in education, employment or training (NEET). The aim if for participants to develop the vocational skills and confidence they need to progress into meaningful and sustained education or…

#LocalCharitiesDay: Music in Mind tackling mental health

Mark Davyd, — Civil Society

Chief Executive of Rhythmix

Mental health problems and mental illness in children and young people are far more prevalent than most people realise. Approximately three children in every classroom have a diagnosed mental health issue and the children and young people referred to support services have a range, or combination of, extremely complex mental health difficulties. These can include…

#LocalCharitiesDay: Rediscovering self-worth with Woman’s Trust

Heidi Riedel, December 12, 2017 — Civil Society

CEO Woman's Trust

Woman’s Trust provides free, confidential and non-judgemental mental health support to women across London who have been affected by domestic abuse. 1 in 4 women in the UK will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime, something that can have a serious, long-lasting effect on women’s mental health and which is recognised as the most prevalent…

#LocalCharitiesDay: Charlie House is changing young lives

Sorcha Hume, — Civil Society

General Services Manager, Charlie House

Charlie House is a small charity based in the North-East of Scotland; supporting babies, children and young people with complex disabilities and life-limiting conditions and their families. Making the most of every day We provide support by organising activities for the whole family. Some of our favourites are ice skating, bowling and sensory discos,…

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#LocalCharitiesDay: another busy year for Poppy Scotland

#LocalCharitiesDay: Something for everyone at New Forest Mencap

#LocalCharitiesDay: Inspire Suffolk supporting young people onto a positive future

Making every day better through charity partnerships

#LocalCharitiesDay: Drive Forward on helping care-leavers achieve their potential

#LocalCharitiesDay: Nottingham’s Renewal Trust thinks big

#LocalCharitiesDay: Kent charity CXK gives young people practical skills

#LocalCharitiesDay: Music in Mind tackling mental health

#LocalCharitiesDay: Rediscovering self-worth with Woman’s Trust

#LocalCharitiesDay: Charlie House is changing young lives

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