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Most people don’t care about the plight of the Housing Departments of Councils, Housing Associations, Cooperatives or Charities. Maybe that’s because they aren’t aware of the massive and positive social impact that they have on giving people a stable home. 💪 Building Stronger Communities! 💪 Stable housing is key to economic stability and community growth. 📈 Housing Associations, Cooperatives, Charities and the Housing Departments of Councils help to create safer, more cohesive neighbourhoods and foster economic development. 🏘️ 🌍 Stable homes lead to better employment outcomes, improved health, and stronger community ties. #CommunityDevelopment #EconomicStability #socialgood #propertygoals #entrepreneur #step1tostepdone #M2P

Over the past six months we have taken part in Culture Makes, a UK-wide initiative run by the Cultural Philanthropy Foundation, which highlights the positive impact of culture and the need for greater investment. This month we’re celebrating our impact in building community. We’re proudly rooted in our neighbourhood in the City of London and collaborate with our local communities and people to create joyful celebrations of the stories they care about. The Imagine Fund was a four-year community grant project developed by Barbican’s Creative Collaboration team, which distributed funding from the City of London Corporation's Community Infrastructure Levy Neighbourhood Fund. Funding was allocated by panels of local community members who identified projects which benefited their communities. From 2020 to 2024, The Imagine Fund distributed over £100k, which helped 65 local people and groups to kickstart their ideas and creative enterprises. See more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/enjeg246

🚀 New Year, New Opportunities with Voids! 🏢 As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to rethink how we manage vacant commercial properties. Prolonged vacancies come with hidden costs—security risks, legal liabilities, and missed opportunities. At Voids, we help landlords transform unoccupied spaces into valuable assets by connecting them with charities, community groups, and non-profits. It’s a win-win: landlords reduce risks and costs, while communities gain spaces to thrive. Start the year by securing your investment and making a positive impact. Let’s turn vacant properties into opportunities together! 📩 Contact us to learn how we can help: hello@voids.co #Voids #CommercialProperty #LandlordSolutions #CommunityImpact #NewYearOpportunities

This year, we were proud to support nine community organisations and projects across our neighbourhoods, from London to Maidenhead to Manchester, with a total of £80,000 in funding. Working with ActionFunder, a platform that brings responsible businesses together with non-profits to make change happen, our Inspiring Community funds help enact positive change in local communities by supporting upskilling, improving mental and physical health and providing greater access to cultural and environmental-led activities. Groups that received support this year include Friends of Maidenhead Waterway, a charity committed to improving access to the waterway for all; Mads do & Mend CIC, an organisation which empowers communities to mend clothes themselves through craft and creativity; Chobham Friends, the parent-teacher association for Chobham Academy primary at East Village and Foundation 92, which works with young people in Pendleton, Greater Manchester to provide upskilling and wellbeing opportunities. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gZB3eb9m

Are you MAD?    After working with charities on their IT and telecoms for a number of years, Stuart noticed a repeat problem where there was insufficient affordable housing for their service users resulting in homelessness, living in shelters, sofa surfing etc.    Let's Make a Difference (MAD) was set up to build a different social housing model where businesses, individuals, and investors could all make a positive impact on their community for generations to come.     Creating a new way of approaching the problem MAD is putting processes and assets in place that will last for generations.    But, they need our support.     Come along to our next meeting to find out how we’re all chipping in to support Stuart 😊    #ReferralMarketing #HousingCrisis  

Our #CrowdfundWalsall programme is going from strength to strength! 🏆🎉 In partnership with Spacehive, we're empowering groups across the borough to secure funding for community-led projects. Since our launch in February 2021, we've raised over £392,000 and supported 39 groups, positively impacting the lives of over 5,000 residents. Check out the video below to see more of our achievements! ⬇️

🌟 Introducing Voids 🌟 Empty commercial properties can be a burden—but they don’t have to be. At Voids, we’re turning unused spaces into opportunities. Our mission is simple: 🏢 Repurpose empty commercial properties into vibrant spaces. 🤝 Connect charities, communities, and property owners to create meaningful value. 🌍 Reduce void periods, minimise costs, and help properties make an impact. Whether you’re a landlord looking to make the most of your empty space or a charity in need of a place to grow, Voids is here to make it happen. 🛠️ How it works: 1️⃣ We identify suitable empty properties. 2️⃣ We match them with organisations who can use them for good. 3️⃣ We manage the process, ensuring a win-win for everyone involved. 💡 Empty doesn’t mean useless—together, we can give spaces a new purpose. Explore more about how we’re making a difference: https://voids.co/ Let’s chat about how we can collaborate! Reach out or drop a comment below. #Voids #CommercialProperty #CharitySupport #MakingSpacesWork #Innovation

🌟 Exciting News: Connecting Charities with Empty Spaces! 🌟 I’m thrilled to share Voids—a project I’m incredibly passionate about. Our mission is to connect empty commercial properties with charities that can use them to make a real difference. With Voids, we’re transforming challenges into opportunities: 🏢 Helping landlords and agents reduce void periods and costs. 🤝 Supporting charities with much-needed spaces to grow and serve their communities. To my amazing network: 📣 Charities – Are you looking for space to expand your impact? Let’s talk. 📣 Commercial property landlords or agents – Have empty properties sitting idle? Let’s explore how we can turn them into something meaningful. 🙌 I’d love your support to help us spread the word. Please share this post—together, we can make a big difference in the charity sector and breathe life into unused spaces. Let’s work together to create a brighter future for communities, one space at a time. 💡 Learn more about Voids: https://voids.co/ #Voids #CharitySupport #CommercialProperty #MakingSpacesWork #CommunityImpact

Public libraries are just one example of how cultural activity can improve health and wellbeing. Buckinghamshire Libraries do much more than loan books. They act as community hubs and offer a huge variety of free services, support and opportunities to local communities. They partner with charities such as Alina Orchestra, support the Summer Reading Challenge and engage artists in a range of projects as part of the Healthy Libraries programme. Read more in our latest Buckinghamshire Culture report here: https://lnkd.in/eMVhDt6g Our Buckinghamshire Uncovered reports are powered by Bucks Data Exchange and funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. #CreativeHealth #ArtsAndCulture #Buckinghamshire #BucksUncovered #HeartOfBucks #Community

NCVO and ACEVO are working closely with the government to develop the Civil Society Covenant - a new framework that aims to reset how government engages with civil society, creating lasting positive changes for charities, community groups, and social enterprises.   Why does this matter? For too long, the relationship between civil society and government has been transactional. The Civil Society Covenant seeks to change this by establishing a shared commitment to work together on challenges facing our communities, creating a foundation for resilient, connected, and empowered communities across the UK.   The Covenant is built on four guiding principles: 🔹 Recognition of civil society’s independence and value 🔹 Partnership to enhance service delivery and inclusive decision-making 🔹 Participation to ensure communities have a voice in decisions that affect them 🔹 Transparency for open communication and data-sharing   How to get involved Civil society organisations and groups of all sizes, including charities, community groups, social enterprises, cooperatives and funders, are encouraged to share their views and experiences to shape the final framework.   Learn more about the Covenant and complete the feedback form by 12 December: https://lnkd.in/egrnCiuu