Entries by Carita Magnani

Case Study: PAN

People Arise Now (PAN) is a charity which was formed in 2013. It is based at the Dawes Road Hub in Fulham and Sobus has worked closely to support PAN in it’s development. The organisation works to support ex-offenders and help their family members cope with life after incarceration. It provides ex-offenders with rehabilitative support […]

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Is Your Small Charity Facing Static Income Levels?

According to our Small Charity Index, small charities are delivering more services due to increased demand at a time when income levels are static. Your input into the Small Charity Index continues to help us to inform those with influence on issues facing small charities. Please tell us about your charity’s experience by completing this […]

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Johnstone’s Trade Community Spirit Competition

The Johnstone’s Trade Community Spirit Competition is back, offering a prize to a UK charity of a £10,000 makeover of its premises. Applications are now being accepted for a local community organisation or charity building that could benefit from a redecoration. The competition will run between 3rd February and the 31st March. To find out more […]

CQC Advice when Using Online Primary Care Services

Our inspections of some companies providing online primary care have found significant concerns about patient safety. Well-run services can offer a convenient and effective form of treatment, but inspectors found services that were putting patients at risk of harm by selling medicines without doing enough to check they were appropriate. For advice click here.

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CQC Report: The State of Care in NHS Acute Hospitals

This week Care Quality Commission (CQC) have published a report on the state of care in NHS acute hospitals, the report captures what we have learned from three years’ worth of inspections. It gives a baseline on quality that is unique in the world – and also shows that it is possible, even in challenging […]

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Healthwatch: Volunteering Opportunities

We have two exciting and ongoing roles: Community Listeners and Dignity Champions. Community Listeners are out and about in Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea and, Westminster conducting interviews and surveys to gather views, and representing Healthwatch at local events. Dignity Champions visit health and care services, such as care homes, to understand the experiences of […]

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Volunteer Fundraising Manager Role

I AM SCS is a small UK based charity dedicated to providing rehabilitation and support for former child soldiers and victims of war. We are looking for a creative and experienced volunteer fundraising manager to help us support former child soldiers and victims of war in Northern Uganda. For further information click here. Applications will […]

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Pollinator Paths Project: Workshops

The London Sustainability Exchange supported by Players of the People’s Postcode Lottery are starting a new project in Wandsworth designing and planting stepping stones for flying pollinators. During the initial phase of the project we are calling for anyone interested to attend a workshop to help design the plant kits that will be distributed to […]