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I'm in the final throws of finishing the new St Vincent's Resourcing website (watch out for my next post on this) which can get you in a very reflective mood, and part of the discussion internally recently was focussed on why, after all these years, we're still doing what we do. We'd been talking about an exercise we did a number of years ago when trying to learn more about our staff, everyone including leadership did a basic personality test and we shared the results. It did start out as a bit of fun, but it was really interesting, with some surprising results. One thing we did notice as a trend across the business was a particular category that stood out as most common - The Helper. As with all personality traits, being a helper is both a help and a hindrance, but we did have a bit of a collective realisation then that we were very much a business that likes to help. It was the reason (and still is) that I got out of bed in the morning, and was an ingrained part of our approach to how we worked with our candidates and clients. It was also at the centre of why we were so involved with charity work for so many years. We'd organised so many events in the aid of numerous charities close to our hearts but, for numerous reasons, not least our shift to a more remote working model, our efforts in this area have waned. We're doing what we can now to get that back on track, and, for the first time in a few years, we've got back involved! A few weeks ago we took to the Isle of Bute for a cycle in aid of 2 amazing charities (details below). This journey was ruff, but knowing it'll help provide care for dogs in need made it worth it. If you believe in wagging tails, slobbery kisses, and giving pups a new leash on life, throw us a bone by donating to our JustGiving page: https://lnkd.in/gXuuVxXj Every contribution, no matter how small, will help us raise the woof! Let's show these pups that humans can be a dog's best friend too. #CharityCycle #PawsomeCause #WhosARescuedWho

🌟 Attention! Charity Fundraiser! 🌟 We're excited to announce our upcoming Shooting Star Fundraiser, a charity fundraiser aimed at supporting babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families across Surrey and London. This is a fantastic opportunity to come together, contribute to a meaningful cause, and make a positive impact in our community. 📅 Date: Friday 23rd August 🕒 Time: 9:00am – 5.00pm 📍 Location: Guildford High Street 🎟️ Raffle: Spend £5 in store for a chance to win a spa day for 2! It’s also an Aristar head-to-head, with a few of the guys taking of the Shooting Star shop in Cobham. So, not only is it for a good cause, but there are bragging rights on the line! Myself, Bradley, Keith & Khushali vs Paul, Stephanie and Liam 🥊 Whether you're able to attend the event or contribute online, every donation counts. 👉 How You Can Help: Donate: Visit https://lnkd.in/eHfFvmPY to make a contribution. Attend: Come along for some sweet snacks and/or alcohol-free beverages. Share: Spread the word by sharing this post and inviting your network. Disclaimer: Will not be pursuing a career in Sales, we'll stick to the numbers! #Charity #Fundraiser #GiveBack #Community #Support #NonProfit

📣 There is only four days 🔢 to go for anyone interested in bidding for support with their community or charity project via the The Channel Islands Co-operative Society COOP COMMUNITY FUND 🎁. The Fund has two rounds of applications each year, one in the autumn 🍂 and one in the spring 🌻. So if you want to plan 🎯 for an event, initiative or activity that will help your charity or community project later this year or early 2025 📅, you will need to apply BY MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 ⏲. The application process is online 💻, is simple requiring little time ⌚ to complete. The key is to grasp and understand how the Coop Community Fund works and the areas of community engagement it targets 🎯. All the details can be found on this link: https://bit.ly/3xly5Uv 🖱 The Coop Community Fund is your fund, delivering support and funding 🌱 to the Channel Islands third and voluntary sector. The COOP Community Fund website shows plenty of examples of the support it has provided since its inception in 2021 (like that to the 🌺 Floral Forest 🌺 project highlighted in the post below). It can only support those that make themselves known for needing support 🖐. Please share this post and draw your voluntary colleagues and charities attention to what support is available. Thanks. S. #CICoop #CoopCommunityFund #JerseyCharities #GuernseyCharities #ThirdSector #CreatingValueForOurMembersEveryday

Reposting again, with no apology as the cause is a good one and awareness and action makes a difference and here's why your donation and support counts. Please help our team at Sanctuary Care meet our target every £1 helps Shelter ♥️ Statutory homelessness In England, 17,120 households were accepted as owed a main homelessness duty in the first quarter of 2024, which is a 19.8% increase from the same period in 2023. 117,450 households were in temporary accommodation in England as of March 31, 2024, which is a 12.3% increase from the previous year. Rough sleeping In England, an estimated 3,898 people were counted as sleeping rough on a single night in autumn 2023. The majority of people sleeping rough in England are male, over 26 years old, and from the UK. Youth homelessness 135,800 16-24 year olds were homeless or at risk of homelessness in the UK in 2022-2023. Homelessness in later life Homelessness in later life has increased by 13% in the last year, with nearly 14,000 older people now homeless or threatened with it. Causes of death The most common causes of death among people experiencing homelessness in the UK are suicide, substance, and excessive alcohol use.

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𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀 - Amanda Clarke Next up is Amanda! Fingers crossed you get it done in under 24 hours injury free! Amanda's JustGiving page can be found below. https://lnkd.in/ecxpTNRi #threepeaks #charity

The Oval Partnership are once again taking part in the Samworth Charity Challenge on 18th May 2024 to raise funds for Bluebell Wood Childrens Hospice. It's an exhilarating & gruelling adventure race for teams of four, where you are required to plan and navigate your way around the course in order to collect points. The event is held every 2 years and will see our team pushed to the limits on a triathalon course which includes Mountain, Canoe & Cycle stages with all being approximately 3 hours duration and will be held near Ambleside in the Lake District. That sounds easy right? Wrong! this isn't a walk in the park. There are 2 difficulties to choose from, Tough and Elite and we know from past experience they are not for the faint hearted. But the charity that we support makes this challenge worthwhile. Bluebell Wood Childrens Hospice help children with end of life care and provide bereavement support to their families through what is such a challenging period to make what time they have left special. Please follow this link to donate: https://lnkd.in/egw6pGYv Every donation will help them no matter how big or small. Thank you so much for your donations from all of us at The Oval Partnership 😊. The Oval Partnership https://lnkd.in/ehuguTSV #definingthefutureinrecruitmentexcellence #25yearsofrecruitmentexcellence #theovalpartnership #foodmanufacturing #fmcgjobs #fmcgindustry #foodandbeverageindustry 

Well, that was fun..! I decided to test an upcoming activation concept for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana by running a mini version myself. I’m happy to reconfirm that peer-to-peer fundraising is alive and well! 🎉 And no… it does not need to be tied to an event or special occasion. In a little over 24 hours, I exceeded my goal - raising $1,500+ from 24 donors. Here's what worked: ✅ Great Tech: A seamless and straightforward platform and donation process thanks to my BFF Fundraise Up. ✅ Individual Donor Recognition: Every single contribution was celebrated - personally and publicly! ✅ Regular Updates: I kept the momentum going with live progress shares. ✅ Personalization & Storytelling: Every message came straight from me, with personal anecdotes wherever possible. ✅ Mission Tie-In: I made it clear why donations were so impactful at this specific moment in time. ✅ Multichannel Communication: I reached out to my community through texts, social media, and email. What did I miss? Anything you’d add to ensure the official launch of this campaign is a success? #peertopeer #p2pfundraising #fundraising #rmhc #keepingfamiliesclose