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Story Flourish is a new charity. Our aim is to drive a change in educational policy to make gardens part of school life and integrate outdoor learning into the curriculum. Children’s depression, anxiety and ADHD is on the rise and one of the reasons is our disconnect with nature. Increasingly, our children struggle with the basics - self-regulation, resilience, concentration, using initiative. Flourish create gardens where children can reconnect with nature and improve their mental health, educational achievements, and their employment opportunities in the future. Over the last six years, we have involved children in hands-on gardening. The results have been moving and astounding. Children are more engaged, want to learn and are happier. Now we are ready to test a school-wide approach and track the results so that we can make the case for wider roll-out. We believe Flourish can provide governments across the UK with the mechanism needed to establish the natural world in education policy, as called for in the Dasgupta review.* We're fundraising to get the first Flourish garden installed, and need your help to make it happen. Flourish gardens are uncompromisingly high in quality and beauty. Our beautiful outdoor spaces inspire children to play, imagine, explore, stay curious and wonder. This improves their physical and mental health and gets them ready to learn. We're ready to get gardens into schools, to integrate horticulture throughout the curriculum, and produce the evidence needed to take this to governments across the UK. We've already raised £70,000 to kick-start the project and do all the project development. We now need £155,000 to install our first garden, design the teaching method, collect the data needed to measure impact, and design and plan for the second garden. We know this approach works. Please help us bring about the change that everybody wants to see and help children be better prepared for their future. Please help Flourish. For more info, go to www.flourishcharity.org

Can anyone connect me with someone who runs an educational charity or nonprofit that is not actually a school, that is successfully set up as an eligible body, so that it does not need to charge VAT on its sales of education? Growing pains at www.p4he.org mean that we need to look at converting to non-profit status or we will have to start charging parents VAT for our online courses and residentials, which will really hit affordability. The organisation would be a perfectly legitimate non-profit as we do great work with underserved children who are home-educated, gifted, neurodiverse and sometimes all three, and everyone involved goes beyond what we're reasonably paid to do. However, from experience as a trustee at another organisation, the precise wording of the documents establishing the organisation are more important to the VAT man than the reality of the work you're doing. I'll take legal advice as well, and hope to find out exactly what Labour are doing to make sure we wouldn't be collateral damage in the move against private schools, but would be great to speak to someone who has got it right.

It's Giving Tuesday - when you get to choose to support the causes you love! This year, consider supporting Jacks on Track at NAU! JOT is a program designed to assist students who have "stopped out" of college without earning their degree. Dedicated success coaches - like me - help students re-enroll and support them all the way to graduation. We offer degree and career advice, connection to resources, personal support and the ever-important access to funding to help students re-engage, persist, and graduate! 😀 🎓 🎉 To give: simply click the "Giving Tuesday" link below, click "Make a Gift," type "Jacks on Track" in the designation box and it will populate for you, and select the gift amount! https://lnkd.in/g4ePkvca

🌱 The Power of a Mustard Seed, ACE Scholarships, and the Significance of Father’s Day As we celebrate Father’s Day, I'm reminded of the incredible role fathers play in nurturing the dreams and aspirations of their children. Much like a mustard seed, the smallest of all seeds, can grow into the largest of garden plants, so too can a small act of generosity grow into a life-changing opportunity. At ACE Scholarships we believe in the transformative power of educational choice. Each scholarship we provide is like a tiny mustard seed, filled with the potential to flourish into something magnificent. These scholarships enable children to attend schools that best fit their needs, fostering environments where they can thrive academically and personally. Fathers are often the ones who plant these seeds of hope, encouraging their children to dream big and work hard. We've seen firsthand how these opportunities can change the trajectory of a child's life, turning dreams into realities. It’s a reminder that even the smallest contributions can have a profound impact when nurtured with care and dedication. This Father’s Day, let's honor the fathers who inspire, guide, and support their children’s educational journeys. By supporting ACE Scholarships you're not just funding an education; you're planting a seed of hope, growth, and endless possibilities for future generations. Together, let's continue to sow these seeds and witness the extraordinary gardens they become. https://lnkd.in/gbDtyC8x #FathersDay #EducationalChoice #ACEsScholarships #Inspiration #Hope #Growth #PlantingSeeds

Shake your PR plan up a bit and give it a boost of creativity through the power of STEAM education. STEAM injects a healthy and necessary dose of the arts into science, technology, engineering and math. Start early by giving elementary school aged children and their parents opportunity to learn about important aspects of your organization, the way it works and how it impacts the community - all through fun children's books that align with your objectives and strategy. Whether you're working in a school, running a small business or leading marketing efforts for a major corporation, you can get the word out about your impact while strengthening education. It's a win-win-win. Check out one example and reach out to start a conversation: services@allthingswritingllc.com #PR #ChildrensBooks #marketing #MarketingStrategy #community #education #CTE #STEAMeducation #ACraneNamedSteve https://ow.ly/4TzN50TPOhu

We’re excited to announce that the James Cowper Kreston Foundation is supporting Adventure Plus by funding the purchase of two Infento kits. Infento is an innovative company that creates kits allowing children and adults to build fully functional, constructible rides together. The kits will provide opportunities for young people to develop important skills in critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork. The Foundation’s next funding round is scheduled to open this Winter, so make sure to visit their website for updates by clicking here 👉 https://lnkd.in/euaDVMSj #adventureplus #funding #charity #foundation #jckfoundation #maximiseyourpotential

I am amazed at what a single movement can do for non profits, particularly our school. Today is Giving Tuesday and like many organizations, we secured a matching fund of $40,000 to inspire our alumni, current families and alumni parents to give today, and double their dollars. But it's become my favorite day on the giving calendar because of conversations like the one I had with Jack Dowd. Jack graduated from St. Charles in 1949, which makes him 93 years young! He wanted to give his donation over the phone...and also share that Ocala, FL is a great place to live. (*noted!) He said he was happy, healthy and has learned that a long life is about "movement." He has no email address and still uses a flip phone, walks his dog every day and sometimes rides his bike. His biggest tip: don't ever give up driving your car, it limits your freedom! He was sharp as a tack, delightful and witty. These conversations are gifts to those of us on our development team. They remind us of the very personal experience that our alums have with St. Charles, show us the importance of giving back, and are proof that we do, in fact, Build Better Men. What does a campaign like Giving Tuesday mean for St. Charles? It means we can continue developing young men in an all-boys environment, centered around faith and rigorous academics, with the goal of every young man achieving his God-given potential. It means we can accommodate our growing enrollment and the need for additional faculty, staff and classrooms. It means we can invest in emergency equipment for new buildings, refurbishment needs of our historical spaces, weekend junior and senior religious retreats, unique speakers and programs, faculty and staff professional development and more. There's still time to give today and help us "meet the match." Go to: www.scprepgive.org and direct your gift to the annual fund. Wanna help us beat last year's goal? We need 63 givers in this next hour to stay above pace from last year at this time. Alums, please message me if you prefer to give through DAF, check or a gift of stock. #buildingbettermen #todaysboystomorrowsmen. #givingtuesday

Transform Lives with Kasley Foundation: Your Compassion, Their Future Dear Supporter, At Kasley Foundation, we believe that each of us is destined to make a difference when the opportunity arises. Now, that opportunity has come—and together, we can change the lives of 500 visually impaired students. These students rely on the generosity of people like you to gain the tools they need for their education and mobility, helping them build brighter, more independent futures. What’s Needed: *Walking Canes*: Specially designed white canes for blind individuals, costing around ₹200 each. These canes are vital for their daily independence, and each student requires 3-4 canes per year. *Braille Books and Slates*: Essential learning tools for their education, priced at around ₹200-250. These materials ensure that no blind student falls behind in their studies. The prices above are as provided by the teachers of these students, but we are committed to negotiating with suppliers to stretch every rupee further. 100% of your donation will go directly to purchasing these items—there are no administration fees deducted. *How You Can Make a Difference*: Your generous support will give these students the tools they need to thrive. Whether your donation provides a walking cane or a set of Braille books and slates, you’re giving them the invaluable gift of mobility, knowledge, and a brighter future. Even a small contribution can have a huge impact in helping these students reach their full potential. *What You Receive*: 80G Tax Exemption: All donations are eligible for 80G tax benefits. Student Recognition: The names of students who receive your support will be posted on our website, along with a list of those who benefit from your kindness. Photos will be included where possible, so you can see the lives you've touched. *Join Us in Lighting Their Path Forward* This is your chance to truly change lives. With your help, we can ensure that these students don’t just walk—they step confidently into a future full of possibility. To make a donation or for more information, please contact us: *WhatsApp*: +91 9167744230 *Email*: Foundation@kasley.org *Website*: www.kasley.org *Be the light. Be the change. Together, we can make the world more accessible for these students, one step at a time.* Warm regards, Kasley Foundation #HANDICAPPED #BLIND

Highland Park Community Foundation - Grant Recipient Profile (new series!) Operation Warm provides warmth, confidence, and hope through basic needs programs that connect under-resourced children to community resources they need to thrive. In partnership with the Rotary Club of Winnetka-Northfield, we will provide new winter coats and new athletic shoes to over 200 economically disadvantaged students attending North Shore School District 112 schools. "Operation Warm is delighted to partner with the Rotary Club of Winnetka-Northfield to bring warmth, confidence, and hope to economically disadvantaged students in the Highland Park-Highwood community. These gifts provide more than just clothing. They give opportunities for improved school attendance, ensuring uninterrupted access to vital classroom instruction, warm and comfortable learning environments, outdoor play with peers, and access to nutritious food." - Rich Lalley, Partnership Director #GiveWhereYouLive #MakingAnImpact #HPCF #HPCFIL

https://lnkd.in/gX4E7j6t Check out this article below! It covers the 45 years The Family Tree has been in business. It also explains what they provide for the community and displays their values as a non-profit organization! Have a blessed day, everyone!