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🌍 Get Involved: Strengthen Your Community! 🤝 Community involvement is vital for nurturing strong, supportive networks. Whether you’re a community leader or an active member, these tips will help you make a positive impact. Let’s dive in and share your experiences too! 1️⃣ Volunteer: Dedicate your time to local organisations and causes. What’s your favourite volunteer activity? 🕊️ 2️⃣ Support Local Businesses: Shop locally to boost the community economy. Which local business do you love to support? 🛍️ 3️⃣ Attend Community Events: Participate in local events to connect with your neighbours. What’s the best community event you’ve attended recently? 🎉 4️⃣ Donate: Contribute to local charities and non-profits. What cause are you passionate about supporting? ❤️ 5️⃣ Advocate: Speak out on issues that matter to your community. How do you advocate for positive change in your area? 📢 Here’s to everyone making a difference in their community! Cheers to you! 🥂Let's inspire each other to make a difference. #CommunityInvolvement #Volunteer #SupportLocal #CommunityEvents #Advocacy

I bloody love community hubs. Their essential role in community life is so often underappreciated. We tend to think about all the activities they run, but not what they help achieve. Yet there's promising evidence[1] that community hubs - promote social cohesion - increase social capital and build trust - increase people's knowledge and skills - increase wider social networks So here's a shout out to my local hub Cornerstone Community Centre (pictured) for all the changes they help bring about in my local area 🙏 --- Bonus tip: Do you run a community hub and need to evidence your impact in funding bids? Reference the systematic review below in your bid. [1] What Works Centre for Wellbeing. 2018. Briefing: places, spaces, people and wellbeing. https://lnkd.in/ej_ZpTmC --- I'm Tim. I help charities have a bigger impact through better measurement. #Charities #SocialPurpose #Community #Wellbeing #ImpactMeasurement #Evaluation

If your business wants to create positive change but is unsure of what you can do. Here are some ideas. 1. Supporting Local Charities - No matter your business size, supporting local charities is a direct way to give back to the community. You can join our Great Big Walk for Herts on 28th September or join the October Challenge. 2. Engaging in Community Projects - Active participation in community projects helps build stronger ties with local residents and organisations. 3. Employee Volunteer Programs - Encouraging employees to volunteer not only supports good causes but also boosts morale and fosters a sense of community within your workforce. 4. Educational Initiatives - Investing in education benefits individuals and the community as a whole. Let us know in the comments if you/your business has worked with local charities. If you want to read more about ways you can work with charities take a look at our blog 👇 https://lnkd.in/eGyazJxG #Hertfordshire #HertsBusiness #Herts

That's a wonderful sentiment! There are many ways to help those in need: 1. **Volunteering:** Offer your time and skills to organizations that support the less fortunate. 2. **Donations:** Give to charities or directly to individuals in need. 3. **Advocacy:** Speak out about issues affecting the disadvantaged to raise awareness and promote change. 4. **Education:** Support programs that provide education and job training to empower people to improve their lives. Is there a particular way you're interested in helping, or would you like more specific suggestions?

Are you keen to make an impact locally? Have you thought about how you can unleash the power of social responsibility? Would you like to partner with an award-winning charity?  At Advocacy Focus, we help over 7,000 people every year facing complex health and social care needs.  But we can't do this alone. We need to work with our local business community, who share our passion for making a social impact. Here are some of the ways you can get involved: Volunteer – Support – Fundraise – Donate – Charity Partner All of which will help strengthen your company’s brand and connection to your local community. Ready to make a lasting impact? Your first step is to contact Nicola, our Volunteer Manager at admin@advocacyfocus.org.uk #CorporateSocialResponsibility #Volunteering #CommunityEngagement #AdvocacyFocus

Are you keen to make an impact locally? Have you thought about how you can unleash the power of social responsibility? Would you like to partner with an award-winning charity?  At Advocacy Focus, we help over 7,000 people every year facing complex health and social care needs.  But we can't do this alone. We need to work with our local business community, who share our passion for making a social impact. Here are some of the ways you can get involved: Volunteer – Support – Fundraise – Donate – Charity Partner All of which will help strengthen your company’s brand and connection to your local community. Ready to make a lasting impact? Your first step is to contact Nicola, our Volunteer Manager at admin@advocacyfocus.org.uk #CorporateSocialResponsibility #Volunteering #CommunityEngagement #AdvocacyFocus

📚 Education Saturday: Boost Client Well-Being with Purposeful Activities 📚 Did you know? Purposeful, meaningful activities can be transformational for clients, whether they’re younger adults with disabilities or older adults facing cognitive challenges. Engaging in tasks that foster a sense of accomplishment—like crafting for charity or organizing events—helps build self-esteem and reduces anxiety. 💡 Pro Tip: Start a “Giving Back” program! Encourage clients to create items like cards, blankets, or small crafts to donate to local charities. This simple act not only fills their day with purpose but also brings a sense of pride in contributing to the community. Let’s make every activity count. ✨ #EducationSaturday #AdultDayHealth #MeaningfulActivities #PurposeDrivenCare #myEZcare

👉Listen Actively**: Sometimes, all people need is someone who will listen to their concerns without judgment.🌹 👉Offer Support**: Provide emotional support by showing empathy and offering practical assistance when possible.🌹 👉Respect Dignity**: Treat everyone with respect and dignity, regardless of their situation or background.🌹 👉Volunteer**: Get involved in local organizations or charities that work to support those in need.🌹 👉Educate Yourself**: Take the time to learn about the issues facing the community and the resources available to help address them.🌹 👉Donate**: Whether it's money, food, clothing, or your time, every little bit helps.🌹 👉Spread Awareness**: Use your voice and platform to raise awareness about important social issues and advocate for change.🌹 👉Be Kind**: Simple acts of kindness, like a smile or a kind word, can make a big difference in someone's day.🌹 1. #HelpingHands 2. #CommunitySupport 3. #GiveBack 4. #SupportEachOther 5. #KindnessMatters 6. #TogetherStronger 7. #SpreadLove 8. #UnityInDiversity

Are you keen to make an impact locally? Have you thought about how you can unleash the power of social responsibility? Would you like to partner with an award-winning charity?  At Advocacy Focus, we help over 7,000 people every year facing complex health and social care needs.  But we can't do this alone. We need to work with our local business community, who share our passion for making a social impact. Here are some of the ways you can get involved: Volunteer – Support – Fundraise – Donate – Charity Partner All of which will help strengthen your company’s brand and connection to your local community. Ready to make a lasting impact? Your first step is to contact Nicola, our Volunteer Manager at admin@advocacyfocus.org.uk #CorporateSocialResponsibility #Volunteering #CommunityEngagement #AdvocacyFocus