Beverley Baxter’s Post

The NHS underfunding is a well known issue and charity organisations / social impact groups have stepped up to help address the resulting gaps in care. These groups tackle a range of issues from mental health to homelessness, bereavement, social isolation and so much more. However, Despite their invaluable contributions, the voluntary sector (most especially the small sized organisations) faces various challenges, including funding constraints, resource limitations, and increasing demand for services. At the heart of the voluntary sector are individuals like yourslf who generously offer their donation, time, skills, or expertise to support the delivery of services. Your dedication makes a tangible dfference in the lives of others. Hiroek exists to streamline this process and to provide support and innovation. While each organisation within the voluntary sector serves a specific client group, collaboration and partnership will be essential for future success. Hiroek aim to enhance collaboration by facilitating connection between charities, community groups, and public agencies, to amplify their impact, share resources, and coordinate efforts to address complex social challenges more effectively. Hiroek remains committed to our mission. Through resilience, innovation, and a steadfast dedication to making a difference, we will continue to adapt and thrive. Our goal is to ensure that vital support remains accessible to those who need it most. Take the first crucial step to join Hiroek to Build community, create event and Champion causes dear to you by going to the website www.hiroek.io to sign up for priority and be among the first to know when Hiroek goes live. Together we can create positive change and make lasting impact in the lives of individuals and communities.

𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐄𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 Supported accommodation is crucial for empowering vulnerable individuals, offering a stable environment where they can develop independence and well-being. However, one of the biggest challenges is securing adequate funding to sustain these essential services. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 Without reliable financial support, providers cannot maintain quality care, secure safe living environments, or offer tailored support. Funding can come from various sources—government grants, local authorities, charitable organizations, and private sponsors. Access to financial resources means that supported accommodation can remain inclusive, accessible, and impactful for those who need it most. 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Many organizations work alongside local councils and charitable bodies to access grants, funding packages, and subsidies. These funds cover everything from accommodation costs to life skills training, mental health support, and individualized care plans. Specialized funding initiatives are also available to support groups with unique needs, such as young people leaving care, individuals with disabilities, or those recovering from substance abuse. 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 Building partnerships with local authorities for better resource allocation. Applying for multiple funding streams to diversify income. Regularly reviewing funding eligibility to tap into new programs. By actively seeking financial assistance and strategically managing resources, supported accommodation providers can continue to empower lives, promote independence, and ensure safety for the most vulnerable members of society. #SupportedAccommodation #SocialCareFunding #FinancialAssistance #CommunitySupport #Empowerment #SupportedHousing #HousingSupport #SocialCare #IndependentLiving #VulnerablePopulations #HousingAssistance #FundingForCare #NonprofitFunding #MentalHealthSupport #InclusiveCare #CommunityHousing #SocialImpact #GrantFunding #CareProviders #HousingSolutions #EmpoweringLives #PublicFunding #SafeHousing #SupportiveCommunities #Wellbeing #CommunityCare #LifeSkills

With trusts and statutory funding ever more squeezed, we probably don't need to tell you how tough it is out there for charities trying to balance their books. But fundraising alternatives – such as corporates, major donors, and legacies – are very rarely a quick fix. They too can be oversubscribed, require specialist implementation, or take a long time to bear fruit.   We don't want to claim we've solved the problem. But, in recent years, we've increasingly focused on supporting charities to generate earned income by monetising their skills and expertise. There's a common fear of the word 'profit' in the sector, but we know that many charities house talents that are far more valuable and highly-sought after than they realise 💎 With the right approach, this can ethically and sustainably unlock additional income towards your cause. This isn’t about putting things behind a paywall. Rather, it's about recognising the value and of your unique skills and expertise and capitalising on it for good. In so many areas, charities have as much to offer, if not more, than profit-making companies. We are really delighted to share our latest blog, written in collaboration with Ceri Durham, exploring how we worked with her charity Social Action for Health to unlock more income generation potential for their community research work. A key part of this was making a vital vocabulary shift from 'profit' to 'surplus', removing the negative connotations with the word 'profit', and reframing it as a reinvestment into the community projects that are at the heart of their mission💚 Read the full story of how we worked with Social Action for Health to achieve this here: https://lnkd.in/eQe3AE9p And if you're not already on our mailing list, why not sign up so that you don't miss out on more periodic insights like these? ✍

please vote for boomerang cardiff 1172898 who are boomerang cardiff you ask ? Boomerang Cardiff started its journey as a homeless/poverty organisation, helping citizens that live on the streets who still deserve a little dignity, however the journey developed moving in different directions but still keeping its identity with regards to tackling poverty. Boomerang Cardiff has been developed with the community and volunteers, many volunteers are driven by previous lived experience of homelessness, poverty and social isolation. Following a period of falling on hard times and experiencing homelessness as a self-employed businessman, founder Paul Gwilym began to work with the local community, creating and funding the project himself. Overview: Under the umbrella of Boomerang Cardiff, there are now FIVE sections to the project: Homelessness/Prevention of Homelessness Poverty, In work poverty/Critical Living Conditions Community Engagement/Education Social Isolation/Loneliness Health/Physical Wellbeing Boomerang Cardiff focus on the needs of the community from all suburbs of Cardiff and work with the community in a number of ways; as a charitable organisation we work hand in hand with the community to support/prevent homelessness, poverty, critical living conditions and social isolation. We aim to help and support local people and families that are down on their luck, quickly and efficiently, working to promote, benefit and empower the inhabitants of Cardiff without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions in a common effort to enhance living standards. Our aims are simple, to provide help to people who need it and fast.

Philanthropy plays to improve the health and wellbeing of Bristol and West of England communities. Each year Quartet Community Foundation publish a report on local needs and explore the most pressing issues facing communities across the West of England. In View https://lnkd.in/e_vQtY6b shares the research used to guide grant making, shines a light on some of the amazing organisations funded through Quartet, and highlights the increasingly important work taking place to address local needs. This week, I had the opportunity to meet a family that has created a fund managed by the Quartet to learn more about the valuable and important work it enables. In the last 2 years, thanks to fund holders, more than £4m in funding has been distributed to improve community health and wellbeing in the West of England. But there is much more to be done and more funding is needed to continue this vital work. Learn more about how to give https://lnkd.in/e6WSp8Xb.

The National Academy for Social Prescribing has published a new report, "Envisaging a Social Prescribing Fund in England," making the case for a new fund that would support community activities, groups and services that benefit people’s health and wellbeing.   The proposed 10-year, England-wide fund would bring together contributions from the public, philanthropic and private sectors to provide long-term support for local communities and social prescribing activities.    Long-term funding is vital to ensure that charities and local projects can continue to offer programmes that address loneliness, reduce health inequalities and improve people’s health.    Our Chief Executive, Andrew Bland, says: "Local groups and organisations do vital work in supporting people’s health and wellbeing, and it’s important that the NHS works closely with them. We think there’s a fantastic opportunity for Integrated Care Boards to work closely with government, lotteries, philanthropists and businesses, in order to create longer-term and more strategic funding for social prescribing activities in communities.” Find out more and read the report: https://lnkd.in/gii5vRpJ

𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Let's take a closer look at why #funding and #financialassistance is so important when providing supported accommodation for the vulnerable. 👉𝐄𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 Supported accommodation is crucial for empowering vulnerable individuals, offering a stable environment where they can develop independence and well-being. However, one of the biggest challenges is securing adequate funding to sustain these essential services. 👉𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 Without reliable financial support, providers cannot maintain quality care, secure safe living environments, or offer tailored support. Funding can come from various sources—government grants, local authorities, charitable organizations, and private sponsors. Access to financial resources means that supported accommodation can remain inclusive, accessible, and impactful for those who need it most. 👉𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Many organizations work alongside local councils and charitable bodies to access grants, funding packages, and subsidies. These funds cover everything from accommodation costs to life skills training, mental health support, and individualized care plans. Specialized funding initiatives are also available to support groups with unique needs, such as young people leaving care, individuals with disabilities, or those recovering from substance abuse. 👉𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢s𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 Building partnerships with local authorities for better resource allocation. Applying for multiple funding streams to diversify income. Regularly reviewing funding eligibility to tap into new programs. By actively seeking financial assistance and strategically managing resources, supported accommodation providers can continue to empower lives, promote independence, and ensure safety for the most vulnerable members of society. Want to know more about us and how we help the vulnerable? 📧[email protected] 📧[email protected] ☎07841160296 #SupportedAccommodation #SocialCareFunding #FinancialAssistance #CommunitySupport #Empowerment #SupportedHousing #HousingSupport #SocialCare #IndependentLiving #VulnerablePopulations #HousingAssistance #FundingForCare #NonprofitFunding #MentalHealthSupport #InclusiveCare #CommunityHousing #SocialImpact #GrantFunding #CareProviders #HousingSolutions #EmpoweringLives #PublicFunding #SafeHousing #SupportiveCommunities #Wellbeing #CommunityCare #LifeSkills

Lighthouse is thrilled to welcome Kristiana Greenwood GAICD, a veteran in the Property & FM industry with 30 years of experience in leadership roles, to our Board. Read Kristiana’s thoughts on her appointment below. Why are you excited about becoming a Lighthouse Board member? Lighthouse Foundation was the recipient of a fundraiser that was instigated and run by TEN Women in 2022. As a director of TEN Women, I learnt about the incredible work that Lighthouse undertakes and was so impressed with its transformative impact on individuals and communities, focusing on youth homelessness and changing the lives of young women escaping forced marriage and modern slavery. Being on the board allows me to channel my passion for social change into tangible action. I believe every human has the right to a safe and secure home, the right support and the confidence to rebuild their lives. Have you observed anything that makes Lighthouse particularly unique? I cannot even begin to answer this question! The Young Women’s Freedom Program focused on supporting young women who have escaped forced marriage and modern slavery was my first real insight into the incredible work Lighthouse does. Then it became quickly apparent that this is just a small part of the bigger picture – providing care and support for homeless children and young people to heal and thrive is an enormous task – and the breadth of the services Lighthouse gives is astonishing. Anyone who has had anything to do with Lighthouse will agree, that is incredibly special. In your first year as a Board member, what impact would you like to make? I would like to help raise awareness of the issues relating to youth homelessness, assist in raising funds to continue with these incredible support programs from building houses to offering mental support, and participate in putting together fundraising ideas to promote within my extensive network and beyond. Having worked for many NFP boards, I can hopefully bring in a fresh perspective and some good ideas and experience from those other boards. As a community member, what is a simple action someone can take to help make a difference to young people experiencing homelessness? Community members are crucial to raising awareness and funds for charities such as Lighthouse Foundation. Local businesses can get involved with sponsorships or in-kind donations, individuals can get behind charity walks and other events organised locally to raise funds. Many businesses are willing to support community initiatives and these collaborations can enhance the impact of fundraising efforts enormously. It is incredibly satisfying and empowering knowing that your time and work has made a difference to someone’s life – and perhaps even saved it. Read Kristina’s bio at https://lnkd.in/gXc5UBcY

Imagine designing an event, social activity or service for a whole county, and deliberately excluding almost half of the population? 🤔 Welcome to Dorset, UK 🇬🇧 Is this the most unequal county in the whole of the UK? Virtually all 'Dorset wide' services, events, social activities, festivals etc are in the larger towns in the south of the county, Dorchester, Bournemouth or Poole. None of these southern towns are easily accessible from rural areas, in fact from where we are based, in Shaftesbury, it's a 3 to 4 hour journey to Bournemouth via multiple buses...that's each way! 46% of Dorset's population live in rural communities. The UK average is around 20%....so Dorset, where we are based is quite significantly unequal when it comes to accessing even basic essential support, or social activities! But this is not just a Dorset issue...it's a major problem for rural residents right across the UK! People living rurally face huge challenges and barriers to accessing support, facilities, events or services vs their urban counterparts. Why is that a problem? Because they feel excluded, isolated, unsupported, unseen, unheard and most of all they feel unimportant. It's no surprise then, that those living rurally are at higher risk of suicide. How is this acceptable? We are working together with Centre for Mental Health because we want to ensure there is national accountability! Our 'Rurally Inclusive Accreditation' scheme, will help make sure that those living rurally have equitable access to essential support services, they desperately need, and deserve. Enough is enough. 1 in 5 people live in rural areas and they are suffering! We cannot do this alone. Rural Mental Health Matters is the only organisation that represents the rural voice for England and Wales, yet as a social enterprise we receive NO funding! You can help us by donating via this link:https://lnkd.in/ekFBNGHH As well as the accreditation, we want to build rural wellbeing community centres and launch UK wide WOW vehicles, mobile outreach...WOW stands for Wellbeing On Wheels!