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Let's Give NewsletterFriday 20 March Welcome to the latest edition of the Let's Give newsletter! This week’s Let’s Give newsletter is full of exciting ways to get involved in your community from hands‑on roles supporting…

Making a Difference 19 March 2026 The sunshine has definitely brought out a fresh wave of energy for spring, giving us all some much-needed momentum! It’…

Welcome to this latest edition of Fantastic Friday!   In March, we proudly celebrate International Women's Day and Women's History Month. While we show our appreciation and gratitude for the women in our lives, this is also a global call to action for women's…

 Let's Give NewsletterFriday 6 March Welcome to the latest edition of the Let's Give newsletter! This week's newsletter is packed with a wide range of ways to get involved in volunteering; from hands‑on roles supporting local…

Making a Difference 6 March 2026  We hope you are having a good week! March is here with many exciting events, new activities, training courses, and volunteering opportunities. If you're looking to donate your time and…

Civil society is currently spoken about in expansive terms. Trusted. Rooted. Innovative. Capable of reaching people the formal system cannot. It is positioned as central to prevention, to integration, to strengthening neighbourhoods and bringing lived experience into decision-making. National…

Let's Give NewsletterFriday 20 January Welcome to the latest edition of the Let's Give newsletter! Our next Introduction to Volunteering session is fast approaching and taking place next week. If you are looking to take…

Making a Difference 19 February 2026 Welcome back to the latest edition of our Making a Difference newsletter! While nature is working hard behind the scenes to bring us spring, you can also make a meaningful impact through…

This issue of Training Track is filled with exciting professional development opportunities. One of the highlights to look forward to is a Community Banking webinar hosted by Unity Trust Bank. This session will delve into essential financial governance concepts, setting…

With every day that passes, spring is creeping ever closer. It's lovely to see tiny buds starting to appear on the blossom trees and the last rays of daylight lingering a little longer. As we move through this seasonal transition, we hope the changing landscape brings…

February is often the month when leadership feels most exposed. By now, organisations like Communities 1st are expected to be operating as though the year ahead is settled. Budgets should be agreed. Plans signed off. Staff reassured. Services confirmed. And yet, across Hertfordshire and beyond,…

Volunteering Vision Newsletter10 February 2026 February is an ideal time for organisations to reflect on upcoming goals and explore new ways to strengthen their volunteer programmes. Effective volunteering doesn’t just benefit…

Welcome to the February edition of Policy Pulse! We’re excited to share some upcoming training and events designed to support our local VCFSE sector. One highlight this month is the Networking Breakfast in Borehamwood. It’s a great chance for all of us to come together,…

Let's Give NewsletterFriday 16 January And just like that, January has flown by, and we’re already stepping into February! We hope that the first month of the year has been a brilliant start for you. 2026 is brimming with…

Making a Difference NewsletterThursday 29 January 2026 It’s always good to take a moment to reflect on the small actions that can make a meaningful difference, both in our own lives, and within our communities. Volunteering…

Hope you had a lovely week!  The days are getting a little longer, and the light is staying with us just a bit more every day. Let's take a moment to appreciate the wonderful nature around us and give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back for everything you…

Training Track NewsletterJanuary 2026 Welcome to the January edition of the Training Track newsletter! In this issue, you will find information about our main training offerings for organisations in the VCFSE sector, as well as…

Let's Give NewsletterFriday 16 January As we step into the new year, it’s the perfect time to think about how we can make a real impact in our communities. Volunteering is not only a fantastic way to meet new people and…

Making a Difference NewsletterThursday 15 January 2026 Happy New Year! We hope that you are stepping into 2026 feeling refreshed and excited for new opportunities.  For many of us, the new year is a great time to try new…

I’ve become increasingly cautious about simple explanations for complex problems. We are living through a period shaped not by a single crisis, but by the interaction of many: sustained economic pressure, demographic change, rapid technological acceleration and, in parts of the world, open conflict…