Have you heard of Merton Green Parents?🌱They're a free group of parents and carers of kids who share advice and ideas on how to make parenting more sustainable! They have WhatsApp and Facebook groups where they post ideas, events & ask questions. More here: bit.ly/3xdyKaG

We're redeveloping our website wimblecomm.org! What is one thing you'd really love to see us change?

Reminder - Our Gardening Club will be holding a plant sale near the kiosk on Sunday 28th April 2024 at 10.30am. This is always a popular event so arrive early to avoid disappointment!

It’s been a stacking our School Shoes Fund shelves day at HQ.
Last year, via our network of nationwide partner organisations, we distributed over 30,000 pairs. If you’re in a position to, you can help us continue to help others - there’s a link here 👉🏽 salsshoes.com/school-shoes-f…

Okay, so I'm a little biased, but this sounds *amazing*. If you're passionate about social change and believe that change needs to be led and guided by lived experience, sign up!

☀️Save the date for Friday, July 5 for the Rutlish PTA Summer BBQ.
🎟️PTA is collecting donation items that can be used as prizes for the raffle that will be held at the summer BBQ. Anything from gift cards, household items, electronics, experiences, etc... Rutlish School

📢The public appetite for legacy giving is increasing & more than 1 in 5 donors aged 40+ say they have included a charitable gift in a will.

📈See more trends in legacies, thanks to the latest findings from Remember A Charity’s bench­mark­ing study, here: 

sofii.org/article/legacy…

The School is looking to appoint the following:

Maths Teacher – Third in Charge of Department
Please visit our website,
rutlish.merton.sch.uk/vacancies for
the job information pack and an application form.

Deadline: 10.00am on Wednesday, 1st May 2024

Okay fess up, who are the cyclists who recently rescued an elderly lady just south of Croydon? 🥰 #londonlovescycling

Important story. We must do better for people living with asthma ⬇️

Sustainable Merton is recruiting for a new Community Fridge Coordinator (4 days per week) Apply now!
Closing date: Sunday 5th May 2024. Visit our website for details of the role and how to apply. 
sustainablemerton.org/post/jobs-frid…

Looking for a new way to prioritise your physical and mental health? Shout out to our members SMCA and their new evening Pilates sessions. Join on Thursdays from 18:30 - 19:45 for only £4 per session! Find all the details: bit.ly/43wH5lX

We spoke with with Natasha Friend from CAMDEN GIVING and Camden resident Sammy Mason, to hear their reflections on resident-led panels and the wider impacts of being involved in local decision making

Read here ➡️ londonfunders.org.uk/latest/news/qa…

Calling all UK residents living with Rare Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases (RAIRD) like vasculitis, lupus, scleroderma, and Sjögren’s disease! Your voice matters. Participate in our survey and share your experiences:ipsos.uk/RAIRDAsurvey20… #RAIRDaware #PatientExperience

Stephen Mooney tells us why he loves WaterAid UK 💦's TV ad and why it moved him to tears. Do you agree this is outstanding #legacy #marketing ?

Nominate a legacy campaign you love here 👉 legacyfutures.com/resources/show…

Remember A Charity
The SOFII team

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linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Did the London Marathon leave you feeling inspired? Get ready to turn that inspiration into action!

Pick a challenge, rope your colleagues into the fun 😅, and start fundraising for Camden Giving.

Register here: ow.ly/S9Be50RlaOw

We look forward to the day when we can say yes, that is always how funding is decided.

Read more in Lucy's blog ow.ly/8QJG50Rk2aP

#ParticipatoryGrantmaking #ShiftingPower #Funder #Equality

My latest Charity Digital article looks back at nine iconic fundraisers - interestingly 2014 was quite the year for fundraisers! There were more I wish I could’ve included but there’s that little matter of keeping to a word count…

charitydigital.org.uk/topics/nine-of…