SHARING OUR LOVE OF VILLAGE HALLS! Our comms assistant, Jenny, went on BBC Radio Solent this morning to share personal experiences of community buildings and support #VillageHallsWeek. ACRE 👉Click this link for her full blog on Village Halls bit.ly/403lrna

📣 We're hiring! 📣 Are you passionate about community action? Do you have expertise in building support for cause-led campaigns Can you help us co-ordinate our movement? We want to hear from you! Apply by 19 Feb ⬇️⬇️⬇️ right-here.org/can-you-help-u…

📢New National Influencing Programme! Charities & CICs with an income over £25,000 seeking to influence those in power to tackle the causes and consequences of complex issues and the barriers people face can apply for £30,000 - £150,000 over three years bit.ly/3FqQa4C

WE CONTINUE MAKING A DIFFERENCE The last yr has brought huge challenges for the VSCE sector, but Hampshire's VCSE orgs have carried on delivering &enabling a range of activities, services &community action that are making a difference to individuals &communities.#HantsVCSE_Sector

As #ThirdSectorLeaders consider declaring your charity as Trans friendly. State that you #StandWithTrans + will uphold the #HumanRights of trans people. Or go further + support one of the many amazing charities working with + for #Trans people #TDOV2023 #TDOV #CharitySoStraight

Are you voting in the local elections on May 4? All Polling Stations in Southampton should be fully accessible. Contact [email protected] if you want to double check to see if your local Polling Station can accommodate any special requirements you may have.

SAVE THE DATE! Join us on June 7th to celebrate the work you've already done and give you the tools to propel your current projects forwards. Come together and be inspired by others so we can all go on to create change. Email [email protected] to register your interest!

SCALE YOUR IMPACT Social investment is a tool for charities &social enterprises to consider as they explore ways to scale their impact &build resilience. Join our webinar for more info. Ask questions in a safe &non-judgemental space. JOIN:bit.ly/3V3SghJ Connect Fund

📅 9th May ⏰ 11.00am 🎟️ Free Join our interactive webinar with Centre for Homelessness Impact to learn about the new 'Ending Rough Sleeping Framework' & how organisations might support Local Authorities in measuring progress towards ending rough sleeping for good. homeless.org.uk/events/prevent…

'Rural premium' means cost of living is hitting the countryside hardest, says report eadt.co.uk/news/23494214.…

It is Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year's theme is Anxiety. Anxiety is a feeling of worry/fear that can be experienced as a combination of physical sensations, thoughts, and emotions. For more info on anxiety, visit our website ow.ly/aW8S50Ompgy #ToHelpMyAnxiety

It's true! #WearItGreen

In the spirit of Pride month and Volunteers Week I've written a Action Hampshire blog about the joys of volunteering & how orgs like @LGBTYouthLine @InsideOutTO The 519 have made my life infinitely better #queervolunteer actionhampshire.org.uk/there-are-unli…

INCREASING ENGAGMENT BETWEEN THE VCSE & PUBLIC SECTORS Join your peers for a morning of speakers, round table discussion, networking & refreshments. 29 June, 9:30 - 13:00 / Shawford Parish Hall REGISTER FOR FREE: bit.ly/3C9fwCh #VCSE_SectorVoice #Hampshire

LONELINESS ISN'T JUST SOMETHING OLDER PEOPLE FEEL People aged 16-24 are now the most likely group to be affected by loneliness. 45% of adults in England (25 million people) say they feel occasionally, sometimes or often lonely. Marmalade Trust #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

Places should have control over their own money. Sound obvious? Not in the UK, where just 20% of spending decisions are made locally. Our stagnant economy is crying out for fiscal devolution. @jesstud.bsky.social sets out 3 recommendations for how to do it 👉 newlocal.org.uk/publications/f…

Proud to have signed the #StandWithTrans pledge this morning. Trans and non-binary people are an important part of the VCSE sector and have made so many valuable contributions to communities across the country. Do take a look to find out more from CharitySoStraight 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈

Experienced freelance grantwriter looking for approx 1 day/week of work with a lovely team? Please check out actionhampshire.org.uk/job/grant-writ… and get in touch. Fully remote, rates negotiable.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH A GREAT CHARITY! We are looking for a successful & experienced grant-funder who wants to work collaboratively with a lovely team! INFO: lght.ly/ac77384 #GrantWriting #HampshireCharity #JobOpportunity #CharityFreelancer #Hampshire