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NEW: On the latest episode of the podcast, we talk to Fozia Irfan OBE about her recent report "Transformative Philanthropy: A manual for social change" and about how philanthropy in the UK needs to change if it is to become a better tool for delivering social justice. Including: -What does it mean to apply a social justice framing to philanthropy? -Is this applicable to all foundations, regardless of cause area? -Why is it so important for funders to express a clear and specific vision? -Why is it important to understand the historic roots of the wealth, institutions and practices we have in philanthropy? -Should we take a pragmatic approach to improving philanthropy (i.e. working with existing structures to improve them) or "burn everything to the ground and start again" as more radical voices argue we should? https://lnkd.in/eVGMXRRg

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Modern Grantmaking offers a range of consultancy services, focused on helping philanthropic organisations to improve their grantmaking. The case study we're sharing today relates to us working with The Indigo Trust. The Trust cares deeply about being a helpful partner to their grantees. This means that it is keen to get better at offering grantees opportunities to give it feedback on what it's doing well, and where it could improve. In 2024, The Indigo Trust wants to proactively seek feedback from its grantee partners as part of its ongoing commitment to be accountable to the communities it serves. To help it achieve its goals, the Trust commissioned Modern Grantmaking to research how other funders gather and utilise grantee feedback and to interview a number of the Trust’s own grantees to understand their views on this topic. Thrisha Haldar, Lead Executive at the Indigo Trust, said about our support: “Gemma and Tom have a unique combination of emotional intelligence, strategic thinking and rigorous research experience. Every step of the way, we felt heard, and the process was collaborative and fertile with ideas, drawn on their vast experience and networks. We now have an action plan and a tailored way forward for our approach. Highly recommended!” If you'd like to get in touch to learn more about how we could help your organisation, drop us a line at: [email protected]! #grantmaking #grantsmanagement #foundations #philanthropy

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Amplify Our Collective Voice 🎤 "Our communities deserve the right to equitable support, yet too often we are underrepresented in these discussions." Let’s change that. The Civil Society Covenant consultation allows us to shape policies that support Black-led organisations and the communities we serve. Make your voice count. Find out how to participate 👇 https://lnkd.in/edSRi9kv #BlackLedOrganisations #PolicyChange #CivilSociety #DoItNowNow

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This podcast from Institute For Voluntary Action Research continues to make the case for just how vital #UnrestrcitedFunding is. And we couldn't agree more. From 2020 onwards, all our new grants through our main funding programmes are totally unrestricted. Reviewing our #FunderPractice during 2018 - 2022 strategy, 'Reaching Further', we saw just how valuable an unrestricted grant actually is for a #SmallButVital charity. At a time when costs are rising and charities are facing even more challenges than before, unrestricted grants and a programme of tailored capacity building can invest in the ability of frontline charities to change, adapt and respond, and thrive. The flexibility of an unrestricted grant underpins the security and stability needed for charities to develop, enabling time and space for leaders' capacity for strategic thought. And as one of charity partners put it, "About 85% of our costs are core costs – that’s our rent, salaries, IT, stationery. What I believe our visitors need, is the surety that we’re open every day. And the multi-year grant makes a big difference because it means I’m not constantly on that treadmill of looking for money."

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As we approach 16 Days of Activism against GBV we would like to highlight that women have a greater fear of crime than men. Fear of Crime impacts mental health, does your organisation have a solution for this mental health issue? What is the impact of Fear of Crime on Mental Health? Individuals grappling with the Fear of Crime face a significantly heightened risk—1.5 times greater—of experiencing a common mental disorder, along with nearly double the likelihood of grappling with depression. The Fear of Crime, a phenomenon that began garnering attention in the late 1960s in the USA, has evolved into a pivotal area of research, primarily through personal safety surveys. Interestingly, this fear is not directly correlated with the actual probability of becoming a crime victim. Instead, it is shaped by exposure to crime, whether through personal encounters or media narratives. This raises a crucial question: How can we mitigate the Fear of Crime? Research underscores the empowering effect individuals experience when taking proactive steps toward enhancing personal safety and home security. However, these measures must be robust enough to be effective in the face of a potential criminal encounter. For instance, while actions like installing an electric fence atop a precast wall may appear at face value like a good security measure (it is not as a precast wall is not a security wall), they may not provide the level of protection needed to deter criminals effectively or ultimately prevent them committing a crime. Safety Wellness is a new concept which encompasses effective measures to empower people in the face of criminal adversity. Shanti Innovations’ trifecta approach includes programmes that educate people on how to avoid becoming a victim of crime, products that may help people escape situations if they become a target, and protection which leverages technology where armed response can be summoned to protect your human capital. Our offering includes a detailed eBook covering home security and personal safety. This information is augmented by our weekly safety tip emails and engaging videos, helping people build mindfulness and awareness and know what actions to take to keep themselves safe. To discover how to bring Safety Wellness to your workforce, contact us at [email protected]. #16days #employeewellness #mentalhealth #employeewellbeing

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DeInfluencing Parenthood - How can we cut through the noise and be a content, connected parent? Join the Masterclass with Lisa Sanders and Dr. Josephine Carlisle from Alliance Counselling 17 September 2024, 2:30 SGT, online REGISTER NOW > https://lnkd.in/ewhCyeQu Parenting in this Information Age can be empowering and also overwhelming. Constant exposure to carefully curated images and narratives can contribute to feelings of inadequacy and/or anxiety among parents. This can lead to comparisons, and potential disharmony with parents, friends and family. It's important to maintain a balanced perspective and prioritize mental well-being. Deinfluencing parenthood requires evaluating and filtering the information and expectations around parenting, and making deliberate choices that align with personal values and beliefs rather than external pressures. We’ll discuss prioritizing connected and present parenting over idealized portrayals of parenthood, and celebrate diversity with different parenting approaches and styles.We attempt to cut through the noise and present information on parenting supported by clinical psychologists. #Pregnant&popped #Empowa #LisaSanders #DrJosephineCarlisle #Parenthood #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #alliancecounselling

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👍 👎 Why feedback matters to us. We regularly ask the organisations we fund and engage with to let us know how they find the experience of working with us. This helps us identify opportunities to improve, especially around our grant-making processes and relationships. In our latest blog, Partnerships and Learning Manager Elaine Gibb explains how we've recently reviewed our feedback system and shares what we've learned and what we'll be doing differently in future. https://lnkd.in/eUnkxwYu

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"Economic hardship is detrimental to mental health. I like the fact that the Basic Needs Model incorporates Village Saving and Loans Associations.” Ezna Kettah, Sign Language Interpreter and Peer Educator Mental health is often addressed in isolation from economic empowerment, community development and social capital, despite the widely proven correlation. The Basic Needs Model takes a holistic approach, and integrates; - psychosocial support - system strengthening - livelihood support - community development Read the blog from our partners TINADA Youth Action Africa & CBM UK: https://lnkd.in/eGFS_Nws #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #Empowerment

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🌍 Climate Anxiety Toolkit Launched We have teamed up with weADAPT Learn - Share - Connect to introduce a free resource to help young people cope with the emotional strain of the climate crisis. 💚 Packed with resource banks, blogs, podcasts, training, and more, the toolkit supports those facing eco-grief, climate anxiety, and burnout. It’s also useful for journalists, first responders, educators, and activists on the front lines of the crisis. With Climate Week NYC underway and as parts of the world grapple with extreme weather, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. The concern is real—2 in 5 young people globally said climate change has made them reconsider starting a family, according to UNICEF, and The Lancet reports 75% of young people find the future “frightening” due to climate change. As Matilda Noble, a University of Oxford student who helped assemble the toolkit, says: “The idea is to help people feel hopeful in the face of climate uncertainty and turn panic into action.” ✨ Use it, share it 👉 https://buff.ly/4ee0VXr cc: Sukaina B., Alice Chautard, Karen Brandon #ClimateAnxiety #EcoGrief #ClimateAction #MentalHealth #Resilience #ClimateWeekNYC #ItsTime

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#TowardsZeroSuicide CIC Founder Paul Vittles now has a primary focus on transformational change in #SuicidePrevention, aiming to get the (UK) suicide numbers on a downward trend, towards zero... ...which is a long way down from the 6,000+ preventable deaths by suicide we currently have in the UK every year. In tackling this "great transformational change challenge of our time", Paul works with diverse communities & networks, and many collaborative partners, including those already engaged in suicide prevention and those who previously have never engaged with suicide prevention - in order to get fresh eyes, fresh ears & fresh minds on the topic for creative solutions. Paul also draws on his #LivedExperience and his professional background in #research (especially participatory research); #CommunityEngagement; coaching & counselling; change management, leadership & facilitation; #TransformationalChange dynamics; and deliberative & participative #democracy. Understanding these professional disciplines is key to breaking through on #ZeroSuicide or #ZeroSuicideSociety programmes; combined with the passion, intense drive & practical knowledge around actions needed that Lived Experience brings. It needs 'fire in the belly and a cool head'. In this piece below, which Paul published during the first COVID19 Lockdown as his 'Magnum Opus' (at that time - recent events with the #JoinTheDotsTour have probably superseded it), pulling together several major influences on his thinking & approach, Paul covers the background & history of his work & career which provides the context for what he's doing now in applying all of this knowledge - aligned with his values, sense of mission, sense of purpose, clarity of vision - to the challenge of suicide reduction at scale. https://lnkd.in/eQi6MgCw

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📣 Europe’s nonprofits say raising funds, workload, & staff wellbeing are their biggest challenges. Find out how they’re responding in the new Nonprofit Pulse report from the European Fundraising Association, the UK’s Chartered Institute of Fundraising and Salesforce. Free to download! Read the full report 👇 https://lnkd.in/ePNHyVpi #NonProfitPulse24 #European #Fundraising #AI #Report #Nonprofit #Charity

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Attachment theory is about the early relationship that the child develops with their primary caregiver and is a survival strategy. This first relationship has a major influence on the child's perception of relationships and their view of the world. To find out more please visit: https://lnkd.in/dNMGFaeE #jogobehavioursupport #educators #teachers #earlyyears #behavioursupport #behaviourtoolbagbook #behaviourstrategies #positivebehaviour #schools #behaviourinterventions #behaviourbook #behaviour #childrenandyoungpeople #attachment #attachmenttheory #relationships

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Prof. Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan's powerful words resonate deeply: 'Trauma doesn't just stop with one person, it spreads out and affects communities and countries.' Day 3 of our webinar series, we delved into the complexities of trauma, understanding its dual nature as both primary and secondary. We witnessed firsthand the ripple effect it has beyond just an individual's experience. Descriptive content on social media, like the media coverage of October 7th, has greatly impacted not just Israel, but many around the world. Continue learning with us as we see research and evidence showing the far-reaching effects of trauma and explore avenues for collective healing. Prof. Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan, PhD - Director, The Science of Sex Research Lab; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, University of Haifa, Israel. Hadassah Medical Center Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan Mijal Luria #HadassahInternational #WarTraumaandResilience

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Sometimes the scale of child poverty and its impacts can feel overwhelming. This is an important piece by the Resolution Foundation's Torsten Bell on some of the national policy interventions that can be implemented to end child poverty, with the political will and commitment to do so ⬇ https://lnkd.in/e_9mZUJA

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Need some advice on #disability and #neurodiversity? 📚 ☕ We offer free, downloadable resources on a range of topics from #BSL to #ADHD to make spaces accessible for #VisuallyImpaired colleagues Have a read ➡️ https://buff.ly/3fmirvN #resources #education

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People of colour in the UK are disproportionately affected by the impacts of #climatechange, yet the UK climate sector is very unrepresentative in terms of ethnic diversity. The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) is hosting a webinar on "Ethnicity and UK climate insights: why we need greater diversity" on September 9, 2024, from 12 - 1 pm (BST). The webinar will discuss the initial insights from a recent CAST report on how people of colour in Britain experience, perceive and engage with climate change and climate policy. Dr Christina Demski, Deputy Director of CAST and Associate Director of University of Bath Institute for Sustainability, will present at the webinar, which will also delve into recommended actions that #researchers, #researchfunders, #commissioners and #campaigners can take. 👉 Sign up for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/eYPhSm3S 👉 Read the CAST report: https://lnkd.in/eg3-7Nb2 Dr Niall McLoughlin, Charles Ogunbode, Adam Corner, Susie Wang, Asha Dey, Wouter Poortinga, Climate Barometer, University of Bath, Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd, University of East Anglia, University of York, The University of Manchester, Climate Outreach #ethnicdiversity #diversity #research #publicengagement #webinar #climatepolicy

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✊🏿 Learn more about social funding with this free online Social Investment Workshop ✊🏿 📆 – Wednesday, 16 October⁠ ⁠⏰️ – 10 – 11:45pm⁠ ⁠🧑🏿‍💻️ – Online BUD Leaders – a Black-led, female led social enterprise creating a movement to redress inequity for Global Majority women in business – is working with Good Finance UK which helps improve access to information on social investment for charities and social enterprises. If you’re a Global Majority-led social enterprise and want to find out more about social investment and how it can help your business, head online for this masterclass, which covers: · The impact of social investment and how it can benefit your STO · Insights from experts and other businesses who have received social investment · A Q&A session to answer your questions BlaST Network LCR members can register for free below. Tell your friends and family, too, and inspire others to take positive action. #TogetherWeAreMighty 💪🏿

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📣 New #JUSTICE episode explores the role #diversionschemes play in preventing women from being unnecessarily drawn into the #justicesystem. We speak to the Women in Prison team to learn about their diversion work and #womenscentres in London. Listen here 👉 https://pod.fo/e/25bba0 #podcast #listen #podcasting

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