Organisations like ours (Aspire NI) rely on the kindness & generosity of individuals and businesses to help fund and continue our work. But opportunities like this, where community funding is available, helps inject some much needed funds to grow the work we do.
As it stands, we work in 29 schools across Northern Ireland, with over 350 young people each week.
Our next goal is to work with over 1000 young people every week. To do this, we need to hire more in-school session facilitators. To do that, we need more cash available. Funds like this help us move closer to that goal.
Would you consider nominating Aspire for the AIB Community fund? It takes 2 mins to complete the nomination.
We would love if you take 2-3 mins to nominate us for the AIB community fund.
Nominations close 12th of June so we are into the last couple of weeks of nominations.
Simply copy the following link into your browser -
https://lnkd.in/eNNsfi2W
and Use our name and Charity number referenced in the graphic on this post.
Help us out in raising valuable funds for the work of Aspire in schools across Northern Ireland.
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There's a vibrant conversation flourishing within this platform, a dialogue rich with the exchange of knowledge—an essential cornerstone of collective growth and understanding. Yet, the essence of our discourse must evolve beyond mere conversation. We stand at a pivotal juncture, where the imperative is not merely to discuss, but to act. This call to action transcends the conventional postmodern narrative of passive resistance or symbolic gestures. We are ushered into the realm of metamodern action—a realm where the boldness to undertake significant risks, the commitment to a vision, and the drive to manifest that vision into reality, are paramount.
What I advocate for is a departure from the elitist practices that have long overshadowed genuine progress. The extravagant gatherings hosted by gatekeepers, accessible only to those buoyed by privilege, or the endless theoretical musings of academics who engage in circular debates about the definitions and boundaries of metamodernism, no longer suffice. We are on the cusp of a transformative era—an era where the "regular" individual, empowered by a vision of a more equitable and compassionate world, becomes the architect of change.
This is the dawn of our future—a future sculpted not by those who hold the reins of power through privilege or academic pontification, but by the collective action of individuals who dare to dream of a better world. It is a future where every step taken towards improvement, no matter how small, contributes to the larger tapestry of communal well-being. In this light, I am privileged to bear witness to the endeavors of individuals like Friday, whose courage and audacity shine as beacons of hope and inspiration. Friday's daily efforts to enhance our collective existence exemplify the metamodern spirit of taking tangible steps towards the betterment of all.
This, indeed, is the essence of metamodern action: the intersection where vision, courage, and practical steps converge to forge a future that aligns with our deepest aspirations for a more inclusive, just, and thriving world for everyone.
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The 2024 #UKGivingReport from Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) estimates that the UK public donated £13.9B to charity last year—up £1.2B from 2022—as part of its mapping of generosity across the country.
CAF also estimates that the UK has around 1M “Super Givers” who support charities in every one of these five ways: donating, giving goods, sponsoring, volunteering, and fundraising.
Explore the report for more details about giving behavior in the UK: https://lnkd.in/eWZfeUfy
@samaritansnewbridge.kildare needs your support to all us to stay open for our callers. We promise it will only take a minute of your time. 🙂 AIB has just launched it's "AIB Community Fund", We would really appreciate it if you could nominate Kildare and Newbridge Samaritans to receive support from the fund, and also encourage your family and friends to share this, and nominate us. The nomination process is super quick and easy. All you need is our charity number 20169053.
1.Visit
https://lnkd.in/dhUWVtUt and for the AIB Community €1 Million Fund ' nominate here'.
2.Fill out the nomination form with the following details
✓Your name and email address
✓Charity name: Newbridge and Kildare Samaritan's
✓Charity Number: 20169053
✓Select the region - Rest of Leinster
✓Select the social theme - Other
✓Write something about why we should receive funding. 💚💚 Click submit.
Easy peasy 💚
@samaritansnewbridge.kildare @aibireland @aibcommunityfund @helpushelpothers
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For the first time, the #CAF#UKGivingReport reveals the country’s generosity hotspots!
We’ve mapped our research along the new parliamentary constituency boundaries to see how different areas support charities.
Our interactive map lets you explore these results, showing you how many people in your area donated in 2023, how much your local area donated as a whole, and how generous people in your area are – compared to household incomes.
Check the results for your local area: https://brnw.ch/21wIvl7
Tip of the Day: Motivation & Charity Work
A number of centers we visit participate in charity functions – this helps to bring some fun into the center (motivation), helps with team building and also gives something back to the community. For example, one major bank has a regular ‘charity day’ where members can ‘dress down’ and an agent who participates pays a small amount to charity – say a dollar or two. Other centers get involved in national fundraising events such as ‘comic relief day’ in the UK – volunteers take donation calls. Other ideas could include doing some sponsored challenges with your team to raise funds. All these sort of activities are great for you, your staff and the community. Lastly, make sure your center gets some publicity in the local press as it also helps to raise your company profile and help attract new staff!
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How does a registered charity go about applying for funding for programs from Province of Nova Scotia departments? I have written to MLA's MP's the Premier etc... and cannot get a reply to what should be a simple question, why is it so hard to get this info? Many jobs are on the line.
The majority of funders will require you to demonstrate your ‘skin in the game’!
Not literally!
They don’t really want to see bruised and scraped knees or elbows!
Rather, they want to know that you are invested in the project you are asking them to fund!
They ask for this in a couple of ways, one of which is contributions.
Contributions fall into two main categories – cash and in-kind.
These can then be divided into – yours and someone else’s.
Cash is pretty clear – how many $$$ will you kick into your project. Cash contributions may also come from others outside your organisation and may include other grants, sponsorships or borrowed funds.
In-kind is a great way for community organisations to show they have ‘skin in the game’. In-kind includes donated labour and materials. Usually at a set $$ rate. In-kind is usually limited to a percentage of the overall project budget.
Always check out the grant guidelines for information on what contributions are eligible.
And get in touch if you have a contributions related question.
