Carers Network’s Programme of Activities Events for Carers Week 5th-11th June

Carers Week this year runs from 05 – 11 June. To mark the week, Carers Network has a jam-packed programme of activities and events for local unpaid carers. These includes trips to The Royal Mews, Houses of Parliament, The Wallace Collection, Chiswick House, St Paul’s Cathedral, The Museum of Brands, Kew Gardens, Chelsea Physic Garden, and more.

The A full programme of activities and events can be downloaded here
To register interest, local unpaid carers should email: events@carers-network.org.uk

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How to Celebrate your Volunteers this Volunteers’ Week

‘Volunteers are the backbone of the charity sector, so this Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), why not show your appreciation and do something special to recognise and celebrate the valuable contribution that they make to your charity…’ Click here to continue reading.

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‘Big Help Out’ Set to Become Annual Event

‘The Big Help Out is set to become an annual event, according to organisers of the volunteering day. More than 30,000 charities were scheduled to hold 55,000 events for volunteers at the inaugural event, established to mark the coronation of King Charles III…’ Read more here.

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Low Breast Cancer Screening Uptake

We are completing a community action project to work with communities around our practice to address a local health priority. Our project aims to address low breast cancer screening uptake within the community. Local organisations interested in our future proposed interventions based on feedback after speaking to women as to why they might not attend, please contact:

Alain alain.geneste20@imperial.ac.uk  & Sharon sharon.manoj20@imperial.ac.uk  (Third-year medical students, Imperial College London, currently completing placement at The Bush Doctors)

Breast cancer screening poster

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The First Step in Building your Fundraising Strategy

Author of Fundraising Strategy, Richard Sved, takes us through the first steps in building an innovative strategy that will elevate your fundraising to the next level. Take a look here.

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‘Running Hot, Burning Out’ Report Provides Fresh Data on Sector Workforce

If you’re looking for some data regarding the cost of living crisis and it’s impact on charities, the results from the latest State of the Sector survey have revealed some interesting findings. Knowing that you probably don’t have enough time to read the whole report, our brilliant researcher, Ross Hardy, has abstracted everything you need to know. Read his latest summary here.

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How to Structure a Great Fundraising Email

‘Emails are an important part of your fundraising toolkit. They are a powerful and cost-effective way to drive donations. But getting your email opened, let alone read is no mean feat. So how can you structure one that won’t only get people reading, but also donating?’ Read more here.

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Public Health Services Risk Being Scaled Back Over Unfunded NHS Pay Rises

‘Unfunded NHS pay rises are likely to mean the scaling back of essential frontline public health services, senior sector figures have warned. The ongoing pay negotiations between the government and unions have seen nurses offered a 5% pay rise, which was rejected by the Royal College of Nurses last week…’ Read more here.

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5 Top Tips for Marketing Your Charity Online

Our fantastic Marketing Intern Lucy Martin has put together some of the best tips and tricks for building your charity’s online presence. Read the full article here.

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Sharon Tomlin – A Rare Gem!

Sobus is incredibly proud that our own Sharon Tomlin was a winner in this year’s H&F Civic Honours!

Sharon was been nominated by her community for being a pillar of support and strength over the last few years. As a Community Organiser in Old Oak and North End, Sharon has helped many in her local communities by supporting and running nurturing resident networks and groups that develop projects and activities to benefit residents.Those that nominated her called Sharon “a rare gem in this community”.

Sharon is a local resident, and very active in her community. We only have to walk down North End Road with her to see her being hailed by locals who have known and respected her for many years. From local history projects, drawing together information on notable BAME H&F residents, her interest in genealogy and alternative therapies, to tackling the causes and effects of mental health, youth crime and substance misuse, and representing and advocating for her neighbours and championing the needs of her community, Sharon is a shining example of what one person, acting with integrity, passion and commitment can achieve.

Well done Sharon – we’re so proud of you!

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