The act of giving is a rewarding experience. Poor old Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” is imprisoned by his own greed - until he discovers the joy of giving to others.
The first good news of the month was a terrific grant of £25,000 from the Postcode Society Trust that was made possible thanks to players of the People’s Postcode Lottery.
Our Will-writing partner, Rosie O’Hanlon-Hills at Westcotes Wills, gives some perspective to the effect of Rachel Reeves’ budget on inheritance – and charity legacies.
Wanting to build on our online presence, we consulted Mattermore who have done a tremendous job for us. We asked them how, and they revealed their strategy and approach.
We were delighted with the turnout and publicity we received for our Golden Steps 5k New Forest Walk in September – it was a tremendous success! The weather was kind to us and it was great that some of our Outreach clients joined us.
Ill health forced Ian Tavener to step away from his work and his family. The simple, profund act of cooking began an inspiring new journey.
Hammersley Homes is hosting our first-ever charity walk, the Golden Steps Walk! This family-friendly event aims to raise awareness about mental illness and provide vital support to those experiencing isolation. We welcome participants of all ages and abilities.
There are a number of tools that we can use to maintain and improve our mental health. Among these is keeping a diary or journal.
The good news is that we are living longer and healthier lives. In 2014, the number of people aged 65 and older made up nearly 18% of the total UK population.
