The BEARR Trust

The BEARR Trust

Civic and Social Organizations

Southwark, London 462 followers

Supporting vulnerable people in Eastern Europe, Russia, Central Asia and the Caucasus.

About us

A UK-based organisation set up to help children and other vulnerable and disadvantaged groups in Russia, Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the South Caucasus, by supporting local charities in the region.

Industry
Civic and Social Organizations
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Southwark, London
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1991

Locations

Employees at The BEARR Trust

Updates

  • 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

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  • ⏳ 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

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  • 🎥 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.

  • 👇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

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    📢 We are pleased to announce that the Small Grants Scheme for 2025 is now open for bids! To assist organisations with the applications process, a webinar will be held on Friday, 10 January, 2025 at 11:00 AM London time. The event will be held in English, with simultaneous interpretation available in Ukrainian and Russian. Registration for the event and the requirements for Strand A and Strand B applications can be found on our website: https://lnkd.in/dV52c4MV

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  • 📢 We are pleased to announce that the Small Grants Scheme for 2025 is now open for bids! To assist organisations with the applications process, a webinar will be held on Friday, 10 January, 2025 at 11:00 AM London time. The event will be held in English, with simultaneous interpretation available in Ukrainian and Russian. Registration for the event and the requirements for Strand A and Strand B applications can be found on our website: https://lnkd.in/dV52c4MV

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  • Thank you to everyone who participated in the BEARR Trust Annual Conference last Friday, both online and in person. We are grateful to our speakers and moderators for sharing their expertise, as well as to those who made donations to support the BEARR Trust’s work. This year’s conference addressed the challenges faced by civil society organisations in Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, and Tajikistan during times of crisis, highlighting the innovative solutions these organisations are implementing in the fields of health and social welfare. 🎥A recording of the event will soon be available on our YouTube channel for those who couldn’t attend or wish to revisit the discussions.

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  • 📢Don’t miss it—this Friday, 29 November 2024, the BEARR Trust Annual Conference will bring together insights on “Civil society innovation in health and social welfare at times of crisis." 🗓Friday, 29 November 2024 🕒10:00–13:30 (London time). 9:30 registration for in-person attendees 📍Online via Zoom or in person at Voluntary Action Islington, London 🗣️Simultaneous interpretation in English, Ukrainian, and Russian (available online) Hear from speakers across the BEARR region as they discuss how local organisations are adapting to challenges and shaping the future of health and social welfare. 🎟Register here: https://lnkd.in/dQpF7Js2 Donations to The BEARR Trust are welcome when booking your ticket or via our website: https://lnkd.in/dU5aFPgN

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  • 📢Introducing our Panel 2 speakers at the BEARR Annual Conference Join us for our Annual Conference on Friday, 29 November 2024—online or in person in London. Panel 2 will explore innovative strategies maximising civil society impact: Iryna Los - Head of Department, Open Doors, Nikopol, Ukraine Meerim Osmonalieva - Country Director, Oasis Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Daria Rybalchenko - Chairman of the Board, National Network of Local Philanthropy Development, Kyiv, Ukraine Register 👉 https://lnkd.in/dQpF7Js2 🗓 Friday, 29 November 2024 🕑 10:00–13:30 (London time). 9:30 registration for in-person attendees 📍 Online via Zoom or in person at Voluntary Action Islington, London 🗣 Simultaneous interpretation in English, Ukrainian, and Russian (available online) Donations to The BEARR Trust are welcome when booking your ticket or via our website: https://lnkd.in/dU5aFPgN

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  • 📢Introducing our Panel 1 speakers at the BEARR Annual Conference Join us for our Annual Conference on Friday, 29 November 2024—online or in person in London. Panel 1 will explore innovation in working with vulnerable and marginalised groups, featuring insights from leaders making an impact across the BEARR Trust region: Gulrukhsor Abdullaeva – Director of Women's Center "Gulrukhsor", Khujand, Tajikistan Armen Alaverdyan – CEO of Unison NGO, Yerevan, Armenia Ivan Vostroknutov – Head of Kharkiv City Boxing Club, Kharkiv, Ukraine Register 👉 https://lnkd.in/dQpF7Js2 🗓 Friday, 29 November 2024 🕑 10:00–13:30 (London time). 9:30 registration for in-person attendees 📍 Online via Zoom or in person at Voluntary Action Islington, London 🗣 Simultaneous interpretation in English, Ukrainian, and Russian (available online) Donations to The BEARR Trust are welcome when booking your ticket or via our website: https://lnkd.in/dU5aFPgN

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  • "These are challenging times. Our partners are being forced to innovate." Nicola Ramsden and Ross Gill, the outgoing and incoming Chairmen of The BEARR Trust, invite you to our Annual Conference on 'Civil society innovation in health and social welfare at times of crisis.' 🗓Friday, 29 November 2024 🕣10:00–13:30 (London time). 9:30 registration for in-person attendees 📍Online via Zoom or in person at Voluntary Action Islington, London 🗣️Simultaneous interpretation in English, Ukrainian, and Russian (available online) Join us to hear about the innovative strategies that local organisations are developing to tackle the challenges they face today and explore their visions for the future. Register now to be part of this conversation. Register👉 https://lnkd.in/dQpF7Js2 Donations to The BEARR Trust are welcome when booking your ticket or via our website: https://lnkd.in/dU5aFPgN

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