Entries by Carita Magnani

It’s Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month

Men’s Health Awareness Month is dedicated to bringing awareness to a wide range of men’s health issues. If you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health, read through our blog which will guide you on ways to help and seek advice.   

Trustees’ Week 2022, by Sue Spiller, Sobus CEO

7th -11th November is Trustees’ Week 2022, a time for us to come together to celebrate the achievements of our trusty trustees! The national theme of this year’s celebration is “making a difference in changing times”. As our external environment continues to change, we are all facing new challenges. The positive impact made by trustees […]

Two Minutes to Remember, by Sue Spiller, Sobus CEO

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again – it seems that there are days to celebrate just about everything in every month throughout the year.  You have to admire the creative minds and advertising executives who came up with the ideas of Roast Dinner Day (7th), British Pudding Day (9th) and the intriguing, if […]

Powering Up (or Off), by Sue Spiller, Sobus CEO

Like many of you, and the residents you support we’re all more worried than ever at increasing costs.  I had a smart meter installed at the beginning of November, and it was quite a surprise to see exactly how much energy some of our day to day electrical items were using.  Turning on the kettle […]

Loan Programme to Help Charities with Rising Energy Costs (England)

Charities and social enterprises in England which are struggling with rising energy costs can apply for unsecured loans of between £20,000 and £150,000 to install energy efficiency and renewable energy measures. The lending programme will enable organisations to save money on energy by installing a variety of measures such as more efficient lights, insulation or […]

Grants to Provide Warm Spaces for Vulnerable People (London)

Charities and other not-for-profit organisations can ally for grants of up to £2,000 as part of a City of London Corporation campaign to offer ‘warm space’ events for vulnerable people throughout the winter. The Corporatiom will support organisations to hold events anywhere in the City of London and on the housing estates it runs across […]

Aviva Community Fund Boost Applications Now Open

If your project is aligned with Aviva’s ‘Financial Wellbeing’ funding area you can apply to the Aviva Community Fund for a ‘boost’. They’ll match every individual donation you receive up to £250, to help with cost-of-living pressures. Find out more here.