Entries by Carita Magnani

Feeling SAD? Sue Spiller, Sobus CEO

While many of us enjoy the lead up to the festive season, and spending time with friends and family until the New Year, January can often bring a bit of a slump in our mood.  Taking care of our mental health is absolutely vital – especially those working and volunteering in voluntary and community services […]

….Strikes Again!

Be aware of the upcoming industrial action dates during January 2023 A slew of industrial action and strikes have been well reported in the news in recent months, with transport industries, NHS staff and others walking out in protest.  Here are the dates of the strike action currently planned for January.  This may well change […]

Being Resolute, Sue Spiller, Sobus CEO

Are you one for making New Year’s resolutions, or do you ignore this tradition as you know you’ll have lost all motivation to stick to it, a few short weeks into the new year?   How about we shift the focus from individual, to organisational resolutions? One thing I’m regularly asked in January, is whether I’ve […]

A Welcome Return from Sue Spiller, Sobus CEO

Happy New Year!  Here’s hoping 2023 will be a successful year for us all.  The Sobus team has returned to work this week, after a much deserved rest over the Christmas and New Year period. January is often a bit quieter, giving us an opportunity to take a couple of weeks to catch up with […]

Grants of up to £20,000 Available for Projects that Bring About Long term Community Change (UK)

Grassroots community organizations in the UK can apply for grants of between £2,500 and £20,000 for projects aimed at achieving long-term change through community organising, campaigning, and democratic engagement. These grants are intended for organisations that are based in and accountable to their community, but lack the resources to achieve their goals. The Civic Power […]

Essential Writing Skills For The Public Sector

Government Exchange would like to invite you and colleagues to join upcoming “Virtual” Open Course Workshop on Essential Writing Skills which will take place on Wednesday 25th January 2023. Working in the public sector requires you to write for a diverse range of people, both internal and external stakeholders. The objective of this course is to understand and practise […]

Cost of Living Support Hub

During the cost of living crisis, many more individuals will reach out to charities for vital support. We understand the pressure on services and staff alike, so we’ve put some of our key resources in one place. From funding guides and staff training to insightful commentary, articles and links, these are resources designed to help […]

Facts about Charities in 2023

‘The charity sector has been through a period of drastic upheaval. It has seen huge digital acceleration, shifts in working models, streamlined operations, the arrival of new tech, the optimisation of old tech, and much more – all in the past two years.’ Read more here.