The BEARR Trust

The BEARR Trust is seeking a new Honorary Treasurer! This is an opportunity for someone with a knowledge of financial processes and systems to work on a voluntary basis to support the work of the BEARR Trust in the role of Honorary Treasurer. Experience of financial administration is more important than formal qualifications in accountancy or finance. The time commitment evens out at about three hours per week, with fluctuations throughout the year. To apply, please send your CV with a cover letter to info@bearr.org by Friday 28 February 2025.

The BEARR Trust is seeking a new Honorary Treasurer! This is an opportunity for someone with a knowledge of financial processes and systems to work on a voluntary basis to support the work of the BEARR Trust in the role of Honorary Treasurer. Experience of financial administration is more important than formal qualifications in accountancy or finance. The time commitment evens out at about three hours per week, with fluctuations throughout the year. To apply, please send your CV with a cover letter to info@bearr.org by Friday 28 February 2025.

Three years on, the war in Ukraine is still impacting millions. BEARR Trust remains committed to helping those in need, working with local partners to provide essential aid. Every contribution makes a difference—donate at the link to support our work: https://lnkd.in/dGB4XfkT

📣The Trustees are delighted to welcome Ross Gill as the new BEARR Chairman! Ross, a Trustee since 2015, has served as an energetic and dedicated Treasurer for most of that time and played no small part in BEARR’s achievements. After completing a second term as Chairman of The BEARR Trust Nicola Ramsden stepped back from the chairmanship at the end of 2024. Under Nicola’s effective and inspiring leadership BEARR has achieved remarkable growth and successfully met the challenges of an exceptionally difficult period. 🔗Follow the link for Ross' and Nicola's thoughts: https://lnkd.in/dPtD2Ybr

📫The first BEARR newsletter of 2025 is out! In this edition: 🔹New BEARR Chairman 🔹Opportunity to become BEARR’s Treasurer 🔹Ukraine Appeal update 🔹Invitation to a talk with Dr Sarkissian and much more in the link🔗 https://lnkd.in/dXGVecYN

📢 Join us for a talk and discussion with Dr Armen Sarkissian The BEARR Trust invites you to a talk and discussion with Dr Armen Sarkissian, former President of Armenia (2018–2022). Dr Sarkissian will present his book, The Small States Club: How Small Smart Powers Can Save the World, and share insights on the current political situation in Armenia. 📅 Date: Monday, 10 March 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM UK Time 📍 Location: House of Lords (kindly sponsored by Lord Tyrie) and online via Zoom This hybrid event has limited in-person capacity. To attend in person, please register your interest by 28 February. We will confirm availability one week prior to the event. The BEARR Trust’s events are free to attend and open to all. However, we welcome donations to support our work—suggested amounts are £20 per person, £10 for students and jobseekers, or more if you are able. 🔗 Learn more about the event and register here: https://lnkd.in/dNzqP9tZ

⏳ Only one week left to apply for BEARR's Small Grants Scheme! CSOs from Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus are encouraged to apply for funding for projects that promote the integration and inclusion of vulnerable people into their local communities. Additionally, organisations in Ukraine that have previously received BEARR support can apply for funding to strengthen the welfare of their staff and volunteers or to enhance organisational resilience. 📅 Deadline: Applications close on January 31 at 23:59 GMT 🎥 A webinar to guide organisations through the application process is available in English, Ukrainian, and Russian on our YouTube channel. 📌 Learn more and access the recordings here: https://lnkd.in/dV52c4MV

🎥 During our Annual Conference on CSO innovation in times of crisis held in November, Gulrukhsor Abdullaeva, Executive Director of Women's Center "Gulrukhsor", shared their innovative approach to supporting vulnerable women in Tajikistan. This is just one of the many examples shared during the event by CSO representatives from Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus, who presented their innovative solutions to pressing issues. 🔗 Watch the full conference recording in English: https://lnkd.in/dxTnrk58 Russian and Ukrainian versions are also available on our channel.

Last week, we hosted a webinar to support NGOs from Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus in applying for our Small Grants Scheme 2025. 🎥 The recording is now available in English, Ukrainian, and Russian on our YouTube channel. 📅 The Small Grants Scheme is open for applications until January 31, 23:59 GMT, and we look forward to hearing from you! 📌 Find more details and access the event recordings here: https://lnkd.in/dV52c4MV

👇Join us this Friday, 10 January to learn more about this year's Small Grants Scheme application process. We encourage NGOs from Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus to register and explore this opportunity to support their initiatives. 🔗Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/dV52c4MV