‘We’ve worked with UNHCR teams in the Gulf to help them secure $350M in a year from Islamic donors, with the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to persuade Ted Turner to hand over $1M in 15 minutes, and with Paisley Museum on put together £45M for a rebuild over two years.’ Read more here.
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 you to help others, especially those seeking welfare support. View our cost of living support hub here.
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.
Carers Rights Day is usually held each year in November created by Carers UK to recognise the support and raise awareness of the rights of unpaid carers (carers). This year it will be held on 24th November.
As an annual nationwide event Carers UK suggests the following on how to help:
- ensure carers are aware of their rights
- let carers know where to get help and support
- raise awareness of the needs of carers.
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 more valuable now than ever, as the organisations they work so hard to steer and support emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic and face the tough cost of living crisis ahead. The commitment, time and effort given by trustees to help their organisations and the communities they support is truly remarkable. Thank you. Read on
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 not potentially dangerous, Hug a Bear Day (7th)!
However, November is also a time for serious reflection and commemoration – when we give thanks to and remember our armed forces on Armistice Day (11th) and Remembrance Sunday (13th). Read on
We have recently launched a new round of funding for The Our Space Award, a fund that supports local communities to green their local spaces and increase access to nature. See below further information, would really appreciate if you could pass this information on to your members or organisations.
You can also visit our website – https://www.groundwork.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/london-grants/our-space-award/
sobus
20 Dawes Road, London, SW6 7EN
Telephone 020 7952 1230
Email info@sobus.org.uk
Registered Charity No.1071089
and Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England No.03471416
Sobus is a new Community Development Agency for Hammersmith & Fulham. It has been created through the merger of the Community and Voluntary Sector Association Hammersmith & Fulham (CaVSA) and the Fulham Community Partnership Trust (FCPT). Building on the strengths of both organisations, sobus aims to provide a wider range of support services for local charities, community groups, social enterprises and start up businesses.