Suffolk Community Foundation’s Post

Almost 136,000 16–24-year-olds were homeless or at risk of homelessness in the UK in 2022-23. This week everyone at Andrews is involved in various fundraising activities to raise £5,000 for [establish], a project that provides high quality, safe and affordable housing to young people vulnerable to homelessness (often care leavers), helping them grow into fully independent adults. Andrews Charitable Trust partner with local youth support organisations who provide ongoing weekly support to the residents. We find suitable properties that Andrews Charitable Trust purchase to become [establish] homes, and our teams provide housing management services and liaise regularly with the [establish] tenants. The money raised this week will fund deposits for [establish] tenants when they move on to the private rental sector. We’re proud to be charity owned and we’re incredibly proud of the amazing work of [establish]. #propertyandpurpose

📢 Community Call to Action The Ontario government is issuing $200 cheques to eligible adults and children under 18. While this will provide much-needed support to many, some individuals have shared that they don’t require the funds and are choosing to donate them instead. Here in Peterborough, the demand for assistance is higher than ever. Families are facing hunger, housing insecurity, isolation, and health challenges, and local charities are working tirelessly to address these needs. There are many local organizations that could benefit from additional support from you. If you’re in a position to give, consider donating your rebate to a charity that aligns with your values. You can find organizations through platforms like CanadaHelps (https://buff.ly/2Lot8xR), donate directly to your chosen charity, or support the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough (https://buff.ly/41viYmA) 🌟 Together, we can strengthen our community and provide hope to those who need it most. #HereForGood #GiveWhereYouLive

📣Available now! The Passage Charity's Modern Slavery Service Five Year Report. This report details their achievements and the impact made in addressing the intertwined issues of homelessness and modern slavery over the past five years. https://lnkd.in/eBmumM2k

“𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓” We're not against the Government raising funds for vital services, but estimates suggest that the National Insurance increase alone could cost the homelessness sector up to £60m per year. Coupled with the rise in the National Living Wage, this is forcing extreme financial pressure on already stretched #homelessness services - and could lead to increased caseloads for staff and smaller charities closing altogether. This is unacceptable, so we're working with other organisations to seek an NI increase exemption for charities. #NIRise #NationalInsurance #Tax #Homelessness #Charity

To fix social care, or not? We speak on behalf of the frail elderly and disabled, a rapidly growing number. We also speak as to caring for others, which is why we came into social care. The government knows the problem, knows the cost and solutions, but avoids them. It's no only done nothing to address the challenges, worse still, it's made policy decisions that will directly reduce care quality, care provision and in an increasing number of cases, any care at all, which will have catastrophic consequences. Why have a Care Act to support people if it's ignored. Why have a cost of care exercise if it's ignored. Why have a regulator if it's ignored. Our system is riddled with contradictions, anachronisms and hypocrisy. Worst of all, as a society, it seems the government is content that we are just caring less and less. Inflation alone (not levels of dependency, complexity or even expectation), which are probably higher still), between 2010 to 2024 was circa 75.6% in 14 years (ave c5.0%). (Hargreaves Lansdown - although different Matrix vary from 53% to 75.6%). In 2010, there were 1.4 million people in the UK aged 85 and over; this number will be 2.3 million next year (ONS) (circa 64%) in 15 years (average 4.26% p.a.). The average now, in residential care, is invariably into the 90's. Yet Local Authority social care expenditure only increased by a paltry circa £2.7m between 2010/11 and 2022/23, just circa a 12.3% increase in 12 years, average 1% p.a. People denied care is rising, a number stated to be near 2m currently, and set to get dramatically worse.

Or services reduced as a basic minimum…

You know how to make a difference Briggs Equipment UK Ltd! That’s why the NSPCC wants to become your next charity partner. By working together, we can make a real difference by raising the vital funds needed to stop child abuse, which half a million children in the UK suffer each year. Just imagine, your support could help enable the NSPCC to answer the calls made to Childline - one child calls us every 45 seconds! These calls really do make a difference to the children who call us. What we ask of the team at Briggs Equipment UK, is that you vote for the NSPCC to be your charity of the year, resulting in you leaving a legacy for children in the UK. You can support the NSPCC too by sharing this post with your Briggs Equipment UK colleagues and contacts. Thanks. #MakeADifference #CharityOfTheYear #NSPCC

🚨 Urgent Community Update: Crisis Call Surge 🚨 We’re witnessing a dramatic increase in the number of crisis calls to Bethesda House. Here’s a snapshot of the situation: June 2024: 362 crisis calls July 2024: A staggering 31% increase to 477 crisis calls August 2024: A steady 444 crisis calls Each call averages 15-20 minutes, but some extend to an hour or more. With this influx, ensuring that every call is answered promptly is challenging, especially when our staff is managing other critical tasks like intakes or 1:1 counseling sessions. This creates a shortage of available staff for in-shelter client crisis. This is a clear sign that the epidemic of gender-based violence is escalating in our community. Despite our tireless efforts and stretched resources, we are struggling to keep up with the demand. We urgently need your support to expand our capacity and serve those in desperate need. Please consider donating to help us assist more women and children in escaping dangerous situations. Your support is crucial in this fight against a growing crisis. Together, we can make a difference. Donate here: https://loom.ly/95z6soI #CrisisSupport #CommunityCrisis #EndGenderBasedViolence #BethesdaHouse #SupportOurMission

My 3-year-old points to the charity bucket: “Please, can I have some of that? Me: “No, that’s money for Children In Need.” My 3-year-old thinks for a moment, then says: “I need it.” Watch out for this one 😂 Children across the UK are facing greater challenges than ever, with mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression rising and high levels of poverty leading to inequality and lack of opportunity. Did you know that currently, BBC Children in Need is only able to fund 1 in 8 organisations who ask for help? To donate £5, text FIVE To 70701. To donate £10, text TEN to 70710.  To donate £20, text TWENTY to 70710.  To donate £30, text THIRTY to 70710. Texts cost your donation and one standard network message charge, with all donations going straight to BBC Children in Need. Of course, you can also donate online via the BBC Children in Need website. #ChildrenInNeed #PudseyDay  #MakeLifeLighter