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If you are mulling over #tlevels industry placements, you will already know you will need to take colleagues on the journey with you, this webinar can really help you pull together the relevant business case justifications to support your internal conversations.

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It has been a very interesting week, we have come together as a group, Health 2 Employment, Case-UK, and The BUSY Group. We broke bread and met colleagues from across the UK. We achieved our collective goals and explored new opportunities, in a market that is emerging, where opportunities for creativity and technology and plentiful. We have also witnessed the benefits of empowering people. Motivation grows, where appreciation flows. Empowering people drives exceptional results. Let’s focus on a culture of growth, where everyone has the tools they need to succeed. #Leadership #PerformanceManagement #TeamGrowth #HighPerformance

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*** 2024 GRANT FUNDING NOW OPEN *** Cornwall Women's Fund is now accepting applications for our 2024 grant funding! We aim to support community projects in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly supporting women’s mental health. For this round of funding projects with a focus on perinatal mental health will be given preferential consideration. In 2021, we worked with a team from Oxford University that undertook in-depth research into the needs of women and girls across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. They considered existing research where it was available and interviewed charity and community leaders, and women from across the county to get a true picture of what really mattered to them and which areas it was difficult to find funding for. One of the 4 key areas in their report “Understanding what matters to women and girls in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly” was women and girls mental health, identifying a particular lack of support for those accessing perinatal mental health services. Our Members have voted the area of Women and Girls Mental Health for our 2024 grant funding and we are now accepting applications. Grants range from £500 to a maximum of £1,000 Our grants are administered by Cornwall Community Foundation and you can find more information and details of how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/e_ECFKh4 #funding #grant #cornwall #womenandgirls #mentalhealth #givingcircle

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AI has the power to solve pressing issues in health care, climate and the economy. Great to speak at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change's #FutureofBritain Conference yesterday. You can watch my speech here: https://bit.ly/4ddc5er

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Thanks to Centre For Creative Leadership for sharing this, earlier this week. I was delighted to see leadership learning coming just after pay, because it’s so often neglected when we’re thinking about how leaders move through their careers. Many organisations think it’s too expensive without realising they’ll reap a return on the investment, multifold. And we’re not talking about classrooms, slide decks and piles of reading. True leadership development comes from the deep experiences gained from coaching and Action Learning. Activities which accelerate leadership development through analysis, problem solving and real life application to work and the organisation. https://amzn.to/49F9AQw

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The role of #charities in creating #partnerships, driving #innovation, and funding #research within the #NHS is often overlooked and undervalued. A new report, entitled 'Collaborate to Innovate' has been published by the NHS Confederation this week. It describes the opportunities at hand to foster greater collaboration between the NHS, universities, industry and charities, and sets out practical steps to make it happen. There are case studies featuring Diabetes UK, Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and Asthma + Lung UK. Contributors included NHS England, NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research), Novartis UK, AbbVie, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Hywel Dda University Health Board, The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI), and the Association of Medical Research Charities. And me (and others)! It's an important read for anyone who cares about putting patients and communities at the heart of research, innovation and collaboration. https://lnkd.in/eyYB5XHJ

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Further to my posting today's article in the Sunday Times highlighting the challenges to hospice charities in matching NHS pay awards, this was the Government's November 2023 announcement of £1.5bn to help non-NHS organisations, including charities, meet the cost of earlier 23/24 pay awards. While the then Health Minister is quoted as saying that the creation of this pot "will ensure hardworking healthcare staff and the organisations they work for are not financially disadvantaged as a result of the NHS pay deal", literally only a tiny handful of charitable hospices were eligible to apply, because of the requirement to show that "their staff are employed on dynamically linked Agenda for Change contracts". In layman's terms, this means mirroring not just NHS pay levels, but all of the Terms and Conditions. In part because of the precariousness of our funding model, almost every hospice Board in the UK has decided it would be too risky to offer "dynamically linked" contracts to their hospice employees. But they do nevertheless match the salary increase. Mature Government policy and decision-making should be about learning lessons, often incrementally. It is clear that the intent of this November 23 announcement was highly positive and supportive. I would also be pretty sure that the DHSC / NHS would have assumed at the time that they would be helping hospices, unaware of how few could tick the "dynamically linked box". But unfortunately almost no hospice was able to access any of this funding. Hence, surely a fairly obvious solution identifies itself? A second and very much smaller funding pot, this time only open only to hospices, to allow those that missed out on the 2023 pot to receive the kind of support that the Government hoped at the time. Eligibility should begin and end with the hospice being able to demonstrate how much extra the pay awards to its care staff have cost over the past two years. https://lnkd.in/epeZjr_A

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What more can we do to support the voluntary sector? The question we ask daily at Volunteero Yesterday we hosted and funded yet another informal networking drinks for volunteer managers and fundraising managers across the sector. It was a super event executed seamlessly by 💜Mushka Cohen-Gluck and I think appreciated by all who came along. It was wonderful to partner with the fantastic Dotdigital on our first joint-hosted event. John McBriarty, Jamie Cullen The primary way we are achieving our mission of boosting volunteering is of course through our volunteer management platform and volunteer app (#2 volunteering app on the App and Play Store) But here are other ways we are supporting the sector. Knowledge Centre - We publish blogs and articles weekly to our free knowledge centre tackling all hot topics in volunteer management. Free resources - We produce free downloadable resources like a volunteer strategy template, volunteer survey template and many more. Lunch and Learn - Another initiative from 💜Mushka Cohen-Gluck to host monthly webinars with expert speakers. Events - We host networking events and our Volunteero summit offering attendees free access at our own expense. We believe helping connect great people is vital! What else could we do? We want to hear from you! Great to meet some wonderful people, thanks for coming Marina Harden, Margaret Joan Smith, Helen Keenan #volunteermanagement #volunteerrecruitment #charitydigital

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Please take a look at the article and find out more about how we can support your business deliver impact in #Shropshire. For more information about Community Resource how we support communities and collaborate for change, you can visit our website, link in the comments. #Shropshire #Partnership #CommunitySupport

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*** 2024 GRANT FUNDING NOW OPEN *** Cornwall Women's Fund is now accepting applications for our 2024 grant funding! We aim to support community projects in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly supporting women’s mental health. For this round of funding projects with a focus on perinatal mental health will be given preferential consideration. In 2021, a team from Oxford University undertook in-depth research into the needs of women and girls across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. They considered existing research where it was available and interviewed charity and community leaders, and women from across the county to get a true picture of what really mattered to them and which areas it was difficult to find funding for. (Read the report here: https://bit.ly/3QLpgdv) One of the 4 key areas in their report “Understanding what matters to women and girls in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly” was women and girls mental health, identifying a particular lack of support for those accessing perinatal mental health services. Our Members have voted the area of Women and Girls Mental Health for our 2024 grant funding and we are now accepting applications. Grants range from £500 to a maximum of £1,000 Our grants are administered by Cornwall Community Foundation and you can find more information and details of how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/gY3Ryzy

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𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗮 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸? We’ve known for some time that London Marathon gold bond places are being cut for 2026, meaning fewer spots for some of the sector’s biggest charities. Whilst some charities will gain access that haven’t had the chance before, there's no doubt it’s a significant shift in the events fundraising landscape. This year alone, London Marathon raised £73.5m — setting a world record for the biggest annual one-day fundraising event. It continues to dominate on ROI. In recent benchmarking I carried out with events fundraisers, it’s clear charities are having to adjust. With fewer guaranteed London Marathon spots, and demand so high for ones secured, alternative events are now in the spotlight. London Landmarks Half Marathon Limited surged to raise a record £11.8m in 2024, 18,866 participants, and a £2m increase on JustGiving on '23. Landmarks is seemingly continuing to step up as London Marathon’s younger counterpart in the charity race scene. Overseas marathons are on the rise ⬆ 22,500 runners took on the TCS Amsterdam Marathon last week, and Area A places for their 50th anniversary race in '25 sold out within one day. Alzheimer's Research UK is headline official charity for 2025 Schneider Electric Paris Marathon in '25. Yep, that's right. A UK charity headlining a French running race 👏 Then there’s the continuing growth of endurance runs. The Ultra Challenge Series by Action Challenge has 18 events across the UK and now raises a whopping £10m each year for 600+ charities. Ultra X have events across the globe. Or is diversifying further from running going to be an increasing trend? Macmillan Cancer Support and HYROX, an event seemingly taking the fitness world by storm, have teamed up and are offering supporters exclusive places for £400 pledged fundraising per team 🔥 Virtual is not dead. According to GivePanel overall income from Facebook Challenges continue to grow year on year. Cancer Research UK (CRUK) raised over £7m from a new skipping challenge that made it to no. 5 in the massive (ltd) Top 25 charity owned fundraising events last year. These shifts bring both challenges and opportunities. Some larger charities are recalibrating strategies, weighing options between London and a growing selection of regional and international events. There's also a real shift towards portfolios containing fewer, high-impact events, focusing on quality over quantity. 2025 will be about adapting with creativity and resilience, thinking beyond the well-known to create lasting impact. In a sector defined by endurance, is this our moment to step up, evolve, and build new connections in new spaces. Or is it about trying to squeeze everything possible out of London Marathon? Would love to hear how your portfolio for 2025 is shaping up? Ps. I'm soon to launch a newsletter with more stuff like this included. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/euBUJFer

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Come along to one of our upcoming Communities Live events as we explore today's leadership challenges, discuss management best practice, and connect with like-minded professionals. Details below!👇 #CMICommunitiesLive #CMICommunity #BetterManagers

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Please join the fight for sustainable funding for Scottish Hospices… a vital service for people at a time when they need it most. Please spare 30 seconds to make the government listen and deliver much needed funding. Write to your MSP today to tell them about the hospice care funding crisis in Scotland All hospices in Scotland are facing intense financial pressure. As costs have surged, we are grateful for our communities who keep stepping up to locally to help, but this isn't enough. St Andrew's Hospice is no different and as one of our valuable supporters, we ask for your help to bring a challenge to the Scottish Government that state funding must be made available if our care and services are to be sustainable. You can help us by clicking on the link below and using this easy and quick tool to sign a letter to your local MSPs. It takes 30 seconds of your time 👇 https://lnkd.in/e3S9_HXS With the Scottish Government budget fast approaching on 4th December, writing to your local MSPs through the tool will show them how much hospice care matters to you and will really help Hospice leaders challenge the Scottish Government. Scottish Government must understand that something needs to change. Please help us by sharing this post. Together, let's make our voices heard.

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Economic Growth & Small Businesses: Labour Conference Panel Insights At The Labour Party Conference, a panel organised by Tony Blair Institute for Global Change discussed economic growth strategies, with discussion about small businesses. Participants included Darren Jones MP - Chair, Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Katie O'Donovan (Google and Kerry McLean (Intuit). Darren Jones provided insights into Labour's economic vision: • Ambitious Growth Target: Labour aims to achieve the highest per capita growth in the G7. Jones expressed confidence in meeting this goal, emphasising its importance for improving living standards. • Fiscal Responsibility: Jones stressed the importance of adhering to election promises and fiscal rules to build economic trust. He stated, "We have to illustrate and then perform what it means to be trusted on the economy." • Budget Priorities: The upcoming budget will address the £22 billion "black hole" left by the previous government. Jones described this inheritance as "deeply, deeply irresponsible" but emphasised Labour's commitment to getting public finances back on a sustainable footing. • Spending Review: A comprehensive spending review will begin in November, aimed at reforming and prioritising spending to align with government priorities, including investing in technology and modernising legacy IT systems. • Public Sector Reform: Jones highlighted the need for significant reform in public services, describing it as "enormously exciting and positive" despite the challenges involved. • Technology-Enabled Government: There's a strong focus on modernising public sector IT, improving data sharing between departments, and leveraging technology to enhance public services. Jones mentioned plans for a new digital strategy to improve government technology procurement and deployment. • Inclusive Growth: Jones emphasised the importance of "inclusive economic growth" to ensure benefits are felt across the country and to counter the rise of populism. On small businesses, Jones said: "Social enterprises are a really important part of that." Kerry McLean (Intuit): "The UK is our second biggest market, and there's 5.5 million small businesses here for us to serve and grow." She stressed the need for practical support: "Small businesses suffer from a lack of access to capital, a lack of access to training..." Katie O'Donovan (Google): "Businesses that use technology grew twice as fast... about getting out of London, about getting out of tech hot spots, and helping plumbers and hairdressers... do more online." The panel highlighted small businesses' role in driving inclusive #economicgrowth & the importance of supporting them through access to #capital, #training, and #technology adoption. More than half of Homecare Association’s over 2200 members are SME’s. Thoughts on these approaches? What practical offers could the government make to help small businesses?

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Insightful report that clearly articulates the current challenges

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"Voluntary & Community Groups are part of the solution, not the problem." Please sign this petition and be one of the 800 people to help support and save our vital voluntary and community services. Derbyshire County Council is proposing cuts to all it's discretionary funding. This means that key local charities and community organisations which support the health and wellbeing of residents are in danger of closure. At risk are services supporting mental health provision, befriending and lunch clubs, day centres, funding for community groups and important support for charities. Thousands of people who live life with poor physical and mental health, learning difficulties, loneliness and isolation will be left without vital support. Particularly affected will be older people, marginalised communities and the most vulnerable in our society. Derbyshire Voluntary Action are asking the Council to debate in full any proposed cuts to discretionary funding and consider the significant impact to communities if services are reduced. Please sign the petition to voice your concern for the lives of our neighbours. PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION - let's show we care! Using the link below: https://lnkd.in/gWb_jYhb We think is it important that a discussion takes place regarding the catastrophic affects to our communities and services if these cuts happen. If this petition receives 800 signatures this should mean: The council will have to debate about the decision to cut funding Refer the petition to the relevant Cabinet Member or Full Council for consideration "The VCSE are part of the solution, not the problem." To learn more about the proposed cuts please visit https://lnkd.in/gZ9AY4r3

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As NHS Confed says in its latest report, fundamental, system wide change is indeed needed to scale up pockets of best practice into a new neighbourhood health service. Interesting focus on investment in capital assets – just last week we were speaking to a pioneering service transformation lead who’s offering one-stop-shop community hubs that are cutting waiting times, and improving patient outcomes, but can’t cater for all conditions without the physical space to do so. You also need the right people in place to deliver the service, and we will be pushing for community services – including rehab - to get a renewed focus from funding to commissioning and incentivising. Because everyone deserves the right to rehab. And it's how we move care from hospital to community also known as closer to home. https://lnkd.in/eqSwCpH8

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