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Group development is the process of growing a charity so that it can help more people. This is essential for the long-term sustainability of a charity. It enables the charity to expand its reach, improve its services, and make a greater impact on the world.
Here are a few stories from Community groups who were supported by us at their inception period and beyond –
Super Siblings was born out of one mother’s passion to support the oft-overlooked siblings of children and young people with a disability.
See MoreAutism Support Crawley is a charity supporting parents and carers of children and adults on the autistic spectrum - whether they have received a diagnosis or not.
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Lots of things affect our health, not just what happens in our bodies. Things like feeling lonely, stressed, or having money worries can make us unwell too. Social prescribing helps people deal with these things and improve their overall wellbeing. Social prescribing can be helpful for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Here are a few stories from people whose life became different after they met our Social Prescribers –
Overwhelmed by his caring responsibilities, Joe began to experience feelings of depression and anxiety.
See MoreFaheem has been living with type II diabetes and high cholesterol. He had previously tried to access health advice services surrounding this issue but was declined.
See MoreMishal had worked for the same employer for over 10 years and was very happy. However, a recent change in management had left her feeling that she had been poorly treated, bullied and undermined.
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Volunteers are the backbone of many organizations, and they make a big difference in the world. There are many different reasons why people volunteer. Some people volunteer because they want to make a difference in their community. Others volunteer because they want to learn new skills or meet new people. And still others volunteer because they simply enjoy helping others.
Here are a few stories from OUR volunteers who made a difference –
We spoke to Mandy Crawford, who was looking to volunteer at her local school. An opportunity popped up for Mandy to volunteer for HomeStart, and she immediately jumped at the chance.
See MoreJohn Baker, wanted to volunteer after taking early retirement. At Citizens Advice. he helped clients get the right help for any problems they face. He assesses individual needs and identifies the most appropriate course of action.
See MoreCaroline Grey received an email from Forest School in Horsham, where her son was attending, requesting volunteers to help HomeStart.
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