I love passing positivity onto people like a fragrance dancing lightly from flower to flower; even after it has drifted away, its sweet scent still lingers on their petals.
Libby has gained so much from her experience as a volunteer at Hammersley Homes, which she hadn’t expected. Each experience is extremely different, especially with the main client she sees, Elsie.
Jennifer has been volunteering at Hammersley Homes for over two years. Mental health has been close to home for Jennifer as she watched her Mum and Dad struggle with mental illness without much support or funding.
I do not usually make New Year resolutions. But this year I aim to make more time for myself. At first glance this might seem like a rather selfish statement - but is it?
We told you last month that we were thrilled to have been selected to pitch to the amazing Funding Network Festive Connector on 3rd December ... well it surpassed our dreams and the amazing group of philanthropists and donors there doubled our target and raised over £21,000 for us!
SPOT ON - Patrick Cockburn says it all in this brilliant Independent article, and it's the change we are striving for.
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.
