#pbeevents Encouraged to hear Keir Starmer commit to working in partnership with civil society at today's Labour & Civil.Society Summit. The London Community Foundation

Ahead of PBE's Labour and Civil Society Summit, ex-NI Secretary Peter Hain says campaigning and demonstration is a vital part of civil society, insisting charities sometimes need to 'create a noise' to be heard.

Read his interview in full here:
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Our new report for the Labour and Civil Society Summit, 'Mission purposeful' highlights charities are 5X more likely than government to be cited as best understanding the issues affecting people in the UK.
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#pbeevents 'Charity: You are the glue that holds gvt, business and community together.' Keir Starmer The London Community Foundation UK Community Foundations

#pbeevents 'Small charities... it's where most of the work in our sector happens.' JaneIdeCEO (she/her) They need investment and infrastructure support. The London Community Foundation UK Community Foundations

#pbeevents 'No government has really cracked philanthropy' (Absolutely!) Neil Heslop Philanthropy shouldn't replace, but it can support to tackle major issues. The London Community Foundation UK Community Foundations #philanthropy #charity

Our first panel of the morning kicks off with Thangam Debbonaire committing to valuing civil society, and working in partnership with charities and other civil sector orgs. #PBEEvents

I’m very struck by the absence of discussion about the role of the Board and the Chair of the Post Office in relation to the scandal.

If it was a charity the Chair would be held accountable for failings.

Welcome to 2024!

We look forward to supporting you to make a difference in communities across London, where it matters most.

May 2024 see your local, specialist groups and organisations grow, thrive and become even more effective than ever. #HappyNewYear #GrassrootsCharities

Who was Ben Kinsella? In the first episode of our series, we talked to Patrick Green, chief executive of the The Ben Kinsella Trust, on how his organisation raises awareness of knife crime among young people. Episode here 👇
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Why women matter in the charity sector.... 60% people referred to food banks are women. 65% of people referred to other charitable services.... are women.

This looks like a great opportunity #localmedia

.Mayor of London has today announced that his London's Violence Reduction Unit is investing £3.4 million to more than treble the number of young people supported with opportunities after school and at weekends, when evidence shows they are more vulnerable to violence.

If you missed my Tea & Chat episode with AMANI SIMPSON 🕊 and believe me he delivered the tea ☕️ than head over to You Tube to watch it back.
Amani’s film save me which touches on county lines drugs gang and was created to to raise awareness of the risks of exploitation.

🚨 Two more days to apply for the MOPAC Violence Against Women and Girls Grassoots Fund 2023 - 2025!

📅 Deadline: 30th August

🔗 Apply now: londoncf.org.uk/grants/vawg-gr…

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Oh no Peter so sorry.

Highly recommended 👌

I am in awe of the #parisbrestparis2023 riders. Overwhelming heat, mental and physical exhaustion. You are absolute heroes. 780m in 90 hours. On my way to meet the amazing Dai Powell at the end. Already an emotional wreck on eurostar. Shout out to the 'support' families and friends

Good luck to all the riders on the #PBP2023 . You are already utter champions to me. Crazy champions .....

Grassroots organisations tackling violence against women and girls will receive a funding boost of £3m.

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