Nishkam Civic Association

The clock is ticking on your opportunity to step into senior leadership with Nishkam's fully-funded Senior Leadership Programme. Start your New Year right—make this the year you invest in your growth and secure your future as a values-led leader. This government funding won't be available after 2025. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to earn Chartered Manager Status and open pathways to an MBA, all at zero cost to you or your organisation. 💡 Start Date: January 8th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 12pm - 1pm (Leadership Webinar) 📍 Fully-funded and values-led Start your leadership journey today—your future self will thank you. 👉 Register now at https://lnkd.in/eTyAEm7S or call 0121-515-4229. Make your New Year's resolution count—step into leadership in 2025!

Following today, the centre will be closed until we return on Thursday, 2nd January 2025. We want to take this opportunity to thank our funders, partners, staff and community for supporting us and allowing us to serve the community. The National Lottery Community Fund We Are Group Good Things Foundation Sport England Action for Race Equality The Tudor Trust Heart of England Community Foundation AdviceUK Macmillan Cancer Support

We're starting off the new year strong with the third phase of the Nishkam Start of Life Care Project. The project aims to equip expecting mothers with the knowledge and support to give their children the best possible start to life through a free structured programme consisting of 10 sessions led by health professionals ranging from dietitians to GPs. For more information about the project call 0121-515-4229 or click the link below: https://lnkd.in/edC-CxXv

🎯 Set Your Goal for 2025: Become a Chartered Manager🎯 Secure £14,000 of Funding Before It’s Gone! Realise your New Year’s resolution for personal and professional development by enrolling on our Nishkam Level 7 Senior Leadership Programme, starting on 16th January 2025. This values-led programme equips aspiring leaders like you with the skills to excel in senior leadership, earn Chartered Manager Status, and achieve an MBA, giving you the tools to lead with confidence and impact. Act Now! With funding changes on the horizon, this could be your last chance to access £14,000 of fully funded training. Join our exclusive webinar on 8th January 2025, hosted by Prof Upkar Singh Pardesi OBE, CEO of Nishkam Centre, to learn how this opportunity can transform your career. Sign up here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eEnmbNwX Can’t attend? Register anyway, and we’ll send you the recorded version.

🎄Lonely this Christmas – Visualising loneliness in England Recent PBE analysis reveals a rise in loneliness. 9.6% of UK adults (equivalent to 5.3 million people) often felt lonely in 2023/24 - up from 9% in 2017. But for the first time, we now have a clearer picture of how loneliness varies across England, thanks to local authority-level data from the Community Life Survey shedding light on the regional differences. Read the blog by Jack Larkham and Charlotte Prothero: https://lnkd.in/eMx25mCX While the North is known for its strong sense of community, our map highlights the challenges many residents face. Rates of loneliness in the region are among the highest in England, driven by factors such as unemployment, health inequalities, and financial hardship. Relatively small sample sizes mean we have to be cautious about the precision of these estimates, but the scale of contrast with other parts of England is undeniably significant. This matters—not only because chronic loneliness impacts mental and physical health, but because it places pressure on public services. Our recent research shows that tackling loneliness could reduce the demand for nearly 1 million GP appointments annually. Local challenges demand tailored solutions, and communities must be equipped to support those at greatest risk. But this isn’t just a local issue—it requires a coordinated national response. Updating the 2018 Loneliness Strategy and expanding financial support for organisations working in this field are critical steps. In 2025 PBE will delve deeper into how drivers of low wellbeing like employment, health and housing intersect with loneliness in different regions. We’ll also explore what works—at both local and national levels—to build more connected and resilient communities.

How are we doing? Insights from PBE’s webinar on low wellbeing in the UK Last week, we hosted experts from local government and civil society to discuss findings from our first annual report on low wellbeing and loneliness. Chaired by Antonia Ypsilanti the session featured insights from our pannel Jon Franklin, Kate Jopling, Amrick Singh Ubhi and Phil Jackson. Key takeaways: ➡️ Wellbeing matters: Halving low wellbeing could deliver £54 billion in economic benefits annually. ➡️ Loneliness is rising: 5 million UK adults are experiencing chronic loneliness, with under 30s, women, and the unemployed most affected. ➡️ Housing impact: Social housing offers protective benefits that private renting does not. From upstream prevention to refreshed government strategies, it’s clear - tackling low wellbeing and loneliness is crucial. 📖 Read the blog by Rebecca Fitzjohn: https://lnkd.in/gh3Xsecy Stay updated and sign up for our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/g__xQCtz #Wellbeing #Loneliness

📰 The latest issue of our newsletter is here! 📰 Read all about the highlights of our last seven months and learn more about the changes to ongoing projects, new initiatives and everything else you need to know to stay up-to-date with the ongoing activities at the centre. To read our previous issues click the link below! https://lnkd.in/eyQP9M9Y #community #newsletter #charity #communityengagement

Last webinar is tomorrow from 12pm - 1pm! Don't miss out on your final chance to discover how you can enrol on a fully-funded £14,000 leadership course for free before it's too late! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e-CP_kKR

Our FINAL Webinar on our fully-funded Senior Leader is this Thursday! Find out how you can enrol on a £14,000 course for free and gain #CharteredManager status while working your way to an #MBA! Signup here: https://lnkd.in/eUzr5UGR #Leadership #CareerDevelopment #LeadershipTraining #TrainingCourse

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