Deaf-initely Women have a new Videos and Vlogs section on their website: www.deafinitelywomen.org.uk/videos_and_vlogs
Deaf-initely Women want to share a few videos with you, some are mini taster clips and full educational/skills workshop clips.
The first one is ‘Cooking with less sugar’ by Yvonne Cobb (Yumma Food). It’s 30 minutes long, and in includes voiceover and subtitles.
The Fat Beehive Foundation provides small grants to small UK registered charities towards the costs of websites and digital products.
The Foundation prioritises funding organisations working in the following areas:
About The Fund
Area: Across the UK.
Suitable for: Registered charities (income must be less than £1 million).
Funding size: Up to £2,500.
Application deadline: Applications are considered on a rolling basis, trustees meet in January, April, July and October.
More information: https://www.fatbeehivefoundation.org.uk/
Release Financial Charity (Release) gratefully thanks the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund for funding support to local people regarding money management, budgeting and debt issues. Also, thanks to the Government for making this possible.
This six-month project entitled ‘Releasing – journey towards online delivery’, aims to train and support the staff team (including volunteers) to provide support to local people remotely, developing our established Budget Buddies initiative, as well as improve our website and resources as we enter into a new ‘normal’.
We are seeking new volunteers, in various roles, including administrators, money advisors, social media/website/YouTube development, and are open to receive referrals (either directly from people or supporting organisations ) – please contact us for further details or to refer people:-
Office: 01773 306289
Mobile: 07932 088331
Email: info@releaseonline.org.uk
Website: www.releaseonline.org.uk
Staff and volunteers at Blythe House Hospicecare’s charity shop in Chapel-en-le-Frith are urging local people to stop unloading items outside when the store is closed.
Since the High Street shop re-opened after lockdown on Monday 15th June, it has been inundated with kind donations from local residents who have been taking time to have clear outs during the government restrictions.
Despite display signage politely asking people to not drop off donations outside of opening times, dozens of people continue to leave items in the shop’s doorway or on the pavement.
Marie Brown, Retail Manager, said: ‘We are so very grateful for the fantastic donations that we have received since we re-opened after lockdown – these items are helping us to raise thousands of pounds for local hospice care – supporting people affected by life-limiting illnesses in our community.
‘Over the last few weeks though, I have regularly come to open up the shop in the morning, or after a weekend, to find mounds of items piled up outside the door or on the pathway. We haven’t had the best summer so far, so more often than not, the items are soaked through after heavy rain.
‘Due to current government restrictions, we have to quarantine all donations for three days before we’re able to be sort them and put out for sale in our shops. Wet or damaged items cause us issues with storage and hygiene, as well as the safety of our staff and volunteers.
‘We politely ask that you please do not leave donations outside the shop – this is classed as fly-tipping and is a punishable offence. My volunteer team and I are so eager to help you with your very kind donations, when the shop is open. To check or ask any questions in advance, please do not hesitate to call us on: 01298 814587.’
For more information about Blythe House shop services during the current situation, visit: https://blythehousehospice.org.uk/our-shops/
The Volunteer Centre Chesterfield & NE Derbyshire have just launched a wonderful site displaying and selling the original work of Derbyshire photographer and author David Radford. All the proceeds will go to the projects and activities of The Volunteer Centre – Chesterfield & NE Derbyshire.
Photographs are available in postcard, A4 and A3 sizes, and start at just a £1.00.
They invite you to head over to the site now, see what impresses you most, and help support their work – https://fullcircleimages.store/
No child should ever go hungry; free school meals play a large part in ensuring that children have a nutritious meal to support their physical and intellectual growth.
Research shows that diet has a “significant and immediate effect” on behaviour, concentration and cognitive ability (CPAG & British Youth Council report ‘Going Hungry’). Free school meals are therefore essential to help children reach their potential.
Based on the average price of a school meal you could save £400 a year if you are eligible for your child to receive free school meals. Your child’s school will also benefit by receiving £1000 for every pupil entitled to free school meals which can be used to provide extra resources.
Children who are entitled to free school meals receive the same food and sit in the same area as children who pay for their own meals; there is no distinction.
To find out more, or to register, visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals
Click HERE to download the Easy Read Guidance for households with possible coronavirus (COVID-19) infection.