We are a network of 130+ local VCS organisations working together to improve health, wellbeing and social care services for residents of Hackney & the City.
It's shocking that the Prime Minister doesn't know that people with No Recourse to Public Funds can't claim Universal Credit, and he also has no idea of the scope of NRPF - that hundreds of thousands of people have to survive in the UK with this unlawful condition applied
On Day 10 of our #AdventCalendar a #HackneyChristmasCheer for brilliant small charity @HackneyPlaybus
Their big double-decker bus travels to estates & parks to create play environments for children aged 0-4 years old and they support families. Their services are free to attend
The first action of #bwcalltoaction is sharing power with people and communities. Too often, policies and systems divide and disempower and power is hoarded by politicians and organisations. But there are things we can do...
"#Fundraising is a difficult skill to master but having Effective Fundraising by your side – filled with Luke FitzHerbert’s insights, passion and experience – will help you to grow in confidence and expertise." - @trustforlondon 💭 find out more 👇🏼📕 https://t.co/tgeKYGJxcE
Oooh we've still got a few tickets left for our Adventures with Beeswax workshop on Saturday 7 December! Now only £30 (plus fees)! Should be a really fun afternoon with the opportunity to make lovely gifts.
How do you get from vicious circle to virtuous circle...time for relationships and shared agreed core principles re what works...like child friendly Leeds... Involves giving power away...
Karen Woodley cambridge house on culture change in vcse org...flatter management structure..everyone involved in direct delivery..all staff lived experience...turning down funders who don't get values....
We've joining 140+ children's organisations today to call on party leaders to prioritise children this election. Child poverty is a huge issue, and all parties need to commit to tackling it. #GE19#ChildrenAtTheHeart
‘Build up’ project at Homerton Grove tonight. Looking forward to the new structure. Designed and built by/with our young people. @younghackney @mayorofhackney @BuildUpFdn