September 2020

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Mental health support for frontline workers

Louise Akers Posted on 16/09/202015/09/2020

Healthwatch Essex has launched a report which gives a unique insight into the mental health of frontline workers across the county. It is hoped that the findings will lead to more mental health support for emergency services staff. The report was launched on National Emergency Services Day (999 Day) on 9 September. The participants of […]

Mothers celebrated in online letter writing class

Ian Morton Posted on 15/09/202015/09/2020

A new online class is helping people to connect with the mothers and mother figures in their life who have passed away. The initiative was started by Karlene Roberts who grew up for most of her life without her mother Jacqueline, after she passed away when Karlene was just four years old. After not really […]

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Rival politicians unite to back laptops for vulnerable drive

Simon Francis Posted on 14/09/202010/09/2020

Politicians from across the political spectrum have united to back a drive to donate unused IT equipment to those who need it the most. A letter, signed by 50 business leaders and politicians has called on universities, businesses and local authorities to donate old computers, laptops and mobile phones to SocialBox.Biz. The social enterprise then […]

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New programme to build an active nation

Nancy Platts Posted on 11/09/202010/09/2020

Five volunteering organisations across England will take part in a new programme, run by Spring Impact and Sport England, to reach more people and build an active nation. The idea is to scale up approaches to volunteering that are successful in engaging a more diverse range of people in sport and physical activity. Kristen Natale, […]

Fundraising

New CEO appointed at cancer charity

Sarah Colombini Posted on 10/09/202010/09/2020

Read this inspiring positive news story about a cancer survivor appointed as new CEO for Bristol cancer charity

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Charity launches free domestic abuse advice line for businesses

Louise Akers Posted on 09/09/202008/09/2020

A new advice line for businesses supporting employees experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse has been launched by crisis support charity Hestia. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will experience domestic abuse at some point in their lifetime with 10 per cent of victims reporting abuse at work. The Everyone’s Business […]

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More people go vegan during pandemic

Ian Morton Posted on 08/09/202008/09/2020

A recent poll has revealed that 32% of us are eating more vegan food since the COVID-19 lockdown began in March. Nearly three quarters (73%) of those eating more vegan food say that their health was the main reason for doing so, with 43% saying it was because they had more time to cook. COVID-19 […]

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Campaigners urge kidney donation

Simon Francis Posted on 07/09/202008/09/2020

A new website has launched to encourage Christians and Churches in particular to consider altruistic kidney donation. The idea is the brainchild of Joe Walsh, founder of Faith in Operation. In 2019, Joe donated a kidney to a stranger giving a woman precious time to play with her grandchildren again and saving the NHS hundreds […]

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£30 million charity donation milestone passed

Simon Francis Posted on 04/09/202004/09/2020

More than 2,500 charities have received a share of £30million donated by the Morrisons Foundation which is celebrating its 5th anniversary. Charities that received support during this time include Crisis, RBLI, Hope for Justice, Shelter Scotland, Children’s Heart Surgery Fund and The National Literacy Trust, amongst hundreds of others, who each received a grant from […]

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Stars come out to support multiple sclerosis fundraiser

Sarah Colombini Posted on 03/09/202003/09/2020

Read this inspiring positive news story about MS Society launching virtual fundraiser

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