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🎄 While we focus on spreading joy through gifts, let’s not forget the spirit of generosity that defines this season. In 2023, Americans donated $499 billion to charities, with a significant portion contributed during the holiday season. Local food banks, toy drives, and charity organizations report an increase in demand during December, underscoring the importance of giving back. 💡 How can we make this season more meaningful? Consider allocating a portion of your holiday budget to support local charities or families in need. Explore creative ways to give, like organizing toy drives or volunteering time to community initiatives. The holidays are about more than spending—they’re about sharing. What are your favorite ways to give back during this time of year? Let’s discuss in the comments! #HolidaySeason #Christmas2024 #Charity #GivingBack #HolidaySpending

Be Kind Be Grateful #34 – Create an alumni group where colleagues share stories of kindness and its impact, inspiring others to pay it froward and continue the cycle of good will. #33 – With Christmas coming, if you have toys that your children do not play with anymore, consider giving them to charities or goodwill stores so less fortunate children can have a toy under the tree this year. #32 – If you have unredeemed loyalty points that will not be used, if available, consider donating them to charity rather than having them expire. #31 – Hosting a holiday party, rather than say to your quests, please bring nothing. Help your local food bank and ask them to bring a non-perishable food item. Set out a box at your front door and see what your family and friends give back to the community. I think you will be surprised. #30 – Put together a ‘Health and Happiness Box’ for a teacher, pastor, or a person in need. This box might have some home baked cookies, healthy snacks, candle, bath salts and a note of thanks. Please share and add other comments or suggestions to the list.

Have you written your will yet? It’s not hard, and this week is a good time to do it – because it’s 'Remember A Charity in your Will’ week. This is an annual celebration of the power and impact of legacy giving. Don’t know what that ‘legacy giving’ is? We can explain. Around £3 in every £10 donated to charity comes through a gift in someone’s will - a legacy gift. It makes a huge difference, and some of the nation’s best loved charities just wouldn’t exist without them. There are all kinds of reasons someone may choose to leave a gift to charity in their will. For example, as a thank you for the support they or a loved one has received; because they believe in the cause; because they want to leave something meaningful behind. You can choose any charity that’s close to your heart, whether that’s supporting arts and music, protecting the environment, pioneering life-saving treatment or supporting people in your local community through some of the toughest times in their lives. Whatever you can leave will make a difference. 💛 Find out more at https://lnkd.in/efQw3yx4 (And tick 'write my will' off your to-do list. Because if not now, when?) #CharityFundraising #LegacyGiving #CharityChampion #willanthropy #GiftsinWills

Getting caught up in the chaos is easy as the festive season is fully underway. This year, focus on what truly matters with these simple tips: 🎁 Spend Smart Set a budget and stick to it. Thoughtful, personal gifts mean more than expensive ones, and you’ll thank yourself come January! 💡 Prioritise Experiences Shared moments—like festive outings, creative workshops, or movie nights—create lasting memories. 👨👩👧👦 Value Time Together From baking treats to family traditions, you’ll treasure the moments with loved ones the most. ❤️ Give Back Support local causes or charities. Small acts of kindness, like donating to food banks or community campaigns, can significantly impact. Read our full insight at https://lnkd.in/edRr_-8q This year, we’ve donated to the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce charity campaign instead of sending cards—supporting incredible organisations like Little Piece of Hope, Southern Befrienders, and St Christopher's. #loveiom #thorntonfs #isleofman #financialplanning #businessowner #smallbusinessowner #personalfinance #FestiveTips #GiveBack #MeaningfulChristmas #insight

Giving is living. Let today be a reminder to do something for someone else. Not only will it fill their cup, but yours as well. If you can't make a charitable donation there are many other ways you can participate in #givingtuesday: Volunteer your time and skills: Offer time and expertise to a nonprofit or community organization—help a local shelter (please comment your fav) Fundraise for a cause: Host a fundraising event to raise money for a cause. You can contribute your desserts to a bake sale (making my PTO contributions this week for our sons school) Support small businesses: Use Giving Tuesday to support local businesses in your community Perform random acts of kindness: Brighten someone’s day with random acts of kindness—pay for a stranger’s coffee, leave positive sticky notes around town Donate goods and supplies: Perfect time to clear out your pantry and your kids room to make room for the new - Check with local shelters, food banks, or community centers to see what items they need, such as food, clothing, toys, or other supplies Most importantly, give the gift of time: Offer experiences or activities to your loved ones instead of material gifts—spend quality time together, create memories and please share your favorite activity gift you're giving this year #givingtuesday #spreadlove #change #kindess #holidaycheer

🌟 Big News from Netbox Recruitment! 🌟 We're thrilled to share that we've joined hands with The Wisdom Hospice, collaborating with Medway and Swale based companies to amplify awareness of this remarkable charity. This collaboration isn't just about business; it's about community, compassion, and making a difference. 💡 We're calling on fellow businesses: Are you ready to join this meaningful cause? Let's work together to support The Wisdom Hospice and ensure they continue their vital work. Could you facilitate one of these boxes in your office? We will deliver and then collect any donations on a date of your choice. Why donate clothes? Your high-quality pre-loved garments and accessories are more than just fashion statements. They're valuable resources that can bring comfort and care to those who need it most. Imagine, just one bag of clothes could be worth an average of £40. That's enough to provide: 🍽️ 8 nutritious meals for a patient And when we double the love: 👩⚕️ 2 bags = a priceless 3 hours of a nurse's time and 25 bags can: 🏠 Fund a community nurse for a full week, offering in-home support to patients. Let's give pre-loved clothes a new purpose. Encourage your team, engage your network, and let's create waves of change together! #Charity #CharitySupport #Medwaybusiness

Be Kind - Be Grateful…the next 5 actions you can take to make the world more kind and caring. #34 – Create an alumni group where colleagues share stories of kindness and its impact, inspiring others to pay it froward and continue the cycle of good will. #33 – With Christmas coming, if you have toys that your children do not play with anymore, consider giving them to charities or goodwill stores so less fortunate children can have a toy under the tree this year. #32 – If you have unredeemed loyalty points that will not be used, if available, consider donating them to charity rather than having them expire. #31 – Hosting a holiday party, rather than say to your quests, please bring nothing. Help your local food bank and ask them to bring a non-perishable food item. Set out a box at your front door and see what your family and friends give back to the community. I think you will be surprised. #30 – Put together a ‘Health and Happiness Box’ for a teacher, pastor, or a person in need. This box might have some home baked cookies, healthy snacks, candle, bath salts and a note of thanks.

🌟 Big News from Netbox Recruitment! 🌟 We're thrilled to share that we've joined hands with The Wisdom Hospice, collaborating with Medway and Swale based companies to amplify awareness of this remarkable charity. This collaboration isn't just about business; it's about community, compassion, and making a difference. 💡 We're calling on fellow businesses: Are you ready to join this meaningful cause? Let's work together to support The Wisdom Hospice and ensure they continue their vital work. Could you facilitate one of these boxes in your office? We will deliver and then collect any donations on a date of your choice. Why donate clothes? Your high-quality pre-loved garments and accessories are more than just fashion statements. They're valuable resources that can bring comfort and care to those who need it most. Imagine, just one bag of clothes could be worth an average of £40. That's enough to provide: 🍽️ 8 nutritious meals for a patient And when we double the love: 👩⚕️ 2 bags = a priceless 3 hours of a nurse's time and 25 bags can: 🏠 Fund a community nurse for a full week, offering in-home support to patients. Let's give pre-loved clothes a new purpose. Encourage your team, engage your network, and let's create waves of change together! #Charity #CharitySupport #Medwaybusiness

🌟 Big News from Netbox Recruitment! 🌟 We're thrilled to share that we've joined hands with The Wisdom Hospice, collaborating with Medway and Swale based companies to amplify awareness of this remarkable charity. This collaboration isn't just about business; it's about community, compassion, and making a difference. 💡 We're calling on fellow businesses: Are you ready to join this meaningful cause? Let's work together to support The Wisdom Hospice and ensure they continue their vital work. Could you facilitate one of these boxes in your office? We will deliver and then collect any donations on a date of your choice. Why donate clothes? Your high-quality pre-loved garments and accessories are more than just fashion statements. They're valuable resources that can bring comfort and care to those who need it most. Imagine, just one bag of clothes could be worth an average of £40. That's enough to provide: 🍽️ 8 nutritious meals for a patient And when we double the love: 👩⚕️ 2 bags = a priceless 3 hours of a nurse's time and 25 bags can: 🏠 Fund a community nurse for a full week, offering in-home support to patients. Let's give pre-loved clothes a new purpose. Encourage your team, engage your network, and let's create waves of change together! #Charity #CharitySupport #Medwaybusiness

Small charities are struggling more than ever. Holding Space is no exception. Our work is crucial to the parents and carers of East Sussex, but if things continue as they are we may not be here in 2025 to meet the needs of our local community. And to meet the needs of our local community, we need our community to help us. Funding opportunities are shrinking, while the number of small charities needing support is increasing. We rely on donations, we rely on volunteers. We’re vulnerable. There are so many fantastic ways that small charities can be supported by their community. But it has to come from people. People who want to make a difference, a tangible difference. People who are willing to… 💜Volunteer their time 💜Encourage their employer to get involved 💜Set up a monthly donation 💜Start a fundraiser 💜Share and like our social media posts The reality is this. If you’ve ever felt alone, unsupported, lost, or not listened to as a parent, Holding Space has the Parent Peer Support volunteers to make sure you’re not alone. To give you the tools to get through the tough times. Every parent and carer deserves that. Help us to continue delivering this work in our local community. #smallcharities #charityfunding #fundraising