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Here is our first 🎄Christmas Shout Out to Charity...🎄 Whirlow Hall Farm Trust in Sheffield Ruth Gage Sarah Kerrigan "Whirlow provides educational and therapeutic programmes on our working farm in Sheffield, focusing on children and young people facing profound disadvantages and acute trauma.   Our aim is to inspire physical, emotional, and creative growth, prioritizing reducing anxieties to support re-engagement with education. 85% show reduced anxieties within 12 weeks, raising to 95% by six months for those staying longer.   In the year ending July 2023, 81% progressed in a way suitable for their capabilities; from returning to education to gaining qualifications.   Support for young people over 16 with learning disabilities is longer term and we have a 96% retention rate."   Instagram @whirlowhallfarm Facebook https://lnkd.in/eHv2Zs-P Twitter @WhirlowHallFarm LinkedIn https://lnkd.in/e3R8Rxjc   #whirlowhallfarmtrust #whirlowlife #farmlife #learninginafarmingenvironment #alterntativeprovision #alternativeeducation 

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Friends groups make a difference! To learn more about friends groups and how to get involved by visiting the PPFF website at PaParksAndForests.org

🌟 Empower Those Affected by Dementia at St. Joseph's 🌟 Ready to be a force for change? I'm excited to promote St. Joseph’s, and to encourage you through your Corporate Social Responsibility activities to engage with the team there to raise awareness about Dementia, and to support St. Joseph's. 🧠 Ignite Your Understanding: Dive deep into the world of Dementia with their engaging Lunch and Learn workshops, which can be done in person or virtually. Whether you're new to the topic or seeking to expand your knowledge, this session promises valuable insights and practical ways to make a difference. 💼 Make Your Impact: Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Consider joining us for a corporate day of service. Volunteering isn't just about ticking boxes; it's about connecting with our community and creating tangible change together. 🤝 How You Can Help: Interested in getting involved? Reach out to Kathy Baker or Niamh Shortall (Contact details below) to explore opportunities for volunteering or organizing a workshop. Your support could make a world of difference to individuals and families affected by Dementia. 🙌 Spread the Word: Share this post with your network and help us reach more people who are passionate about making a positive impact. Niamh Shortall: [email protected] Kathy Baker: [email protected] https://lnkd.in/ea24unqR

We appreciate the shout out, Latarsha B.! And we are so happy to support and celebrate this very American holiday; at the same time recognizing that our democracy is still very much a work in progress. But, if we use the past to learn and self-reflect in the present, we can be better human beings in the present and future. #Juneteenth Princeton Hydro

Have you picked up your copy of the Montecito Journal yet? Check out the featured story in this month's issue about George Leis, dedicated Channel Islands YMCA Board member, who was recently appointed as chair of the National YMCA’s Board of Directors. In the article, you'll learn about the global impact of the YMCA and how George and YMCA CEO, Suzanne McCormick, will be in audience with Pope Francis! https://lnkd.in/eeaDHKwY #channelislandsymca #montecito #montecitojournal

Very interesting article on Barretstown and how it's run https://lnkd.in/dRpkDTxG

#CoopFortnight celebrates how co-operatives offer an altogether different way to do business. Meet Homebaked Community Land Trust in Liverpool, set up by a group of Anfield and Everton locals who came together in response to failed top-down regeneration. 🤝 They’re behind an ambitious multi-use community property development project – and their other great work includes putting on community events and supporting local businesses and start-ups that address local needs.   🏚️ They’ve also embarked upon another ambitious project, The Cosy Homes Club, which aims to empower local people to ‘retrofit’ their homes to make them more comfortable and cheaper to run. 💡 “It’s about energy efficiency for all,” said Zero Carbon Neighbourhoods Project Lead Rachael Branton. “We’re investigating how we can achieve an efficient roll out of whole-house retrofit in Anfield and Everton, in a way that doesn’t leave anyone behind.” 💻 To that end, Homebaked CLT has been conducting research and has held training, talks and workshops on subjects including carbon literacy and DIY draft excluding.    🙋 “We’re working towards building a group of people in the area who have the knowledge and enthusiasm to work together to create change in their housing. It needs to come from the people in the area – we are aiming to create the conditions that allow people to do that.”   ✊ Want to see more grassroots community empowerment like this? Back our Call for #CoopGrowth: https://buff.ly/4eHtCN3 #community #communitypowered #communityowned #cooperative #cooperatives #homebakedclt

Supporting Our Local Communities At Rockford, we believe in giving back to the communities that support us. We're proud to sponsor the Bemerton St John's Primary School football team, helping to provide the resources they need to thrive both on and off the field. By investing in our local youth, we hope to foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and a sense of community spirit. Together, we're building a stronger future. Go, Bemerton St John's! School Values Educating for Thankfulness: We do not take for granted the gifts we have been given, the privileges we are afforded or those who love and nurture us so that we can serve others. Educating for Respect: We celebrate diversity and value the views of others. We have respect for the value of each individual as a unique original so that we all have a voice. Educating for Wisdom: We learn how to make informed choices between what is right and wrong. We develop a passion for knowledge and understanding so that we can continue to grow in wisdom and learn from our mistakes. Educating for Perseverance: We gain the strength to keep going when it is easier not to and learn the value of pursuing the goal whatever obstacles stand in our way so that we achieve the success we wish for. Educating for Fairness: We gain an understanding of what is fair and just so that we can grow in the confidence to challenge injustice whenever we encounter it. #ukmanufacturing #innovation #rockfordglobal

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