VCS Emergencies Partnership director, Gender Equality Network co-founder at the British Red Cross. Trustee at SeeBeyondBorders. All views my own.
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If you are looking to support those affected by the knife attack in #Southport on 29th July, the most effective way you can help is to give money to support the local relief effort: buff.ly/3SwuD17 [🧵]
ALT A graphic with the title 'Southport Strong Together Appeal' - 'help us to support all those affected by the Southport knife attack'.
Today’s events remind me of the importance of learning from previous tragedies and the long term impact they have if young people aren’t supported to recover… thanks to @NatEmergTrust and their network for this vital research we must all learn from….
Yesterday, we shared our #BeeTheDifference report. A third of young survivors, just like us, received no professional support. We are calling for this to change.
Read our report here nationalemergenciestrust.org…
Heartbroken for the victims and families impacted by today’s tragic attack. This will leave an indelible mark on the community of Southport. @vcsep will do all we can to connect the immediate and longer term support to the young people and communities impacted. @SeftonCVS
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Here's our response to the Covid-19 Inquiry's first report focussing on pandemic resilience and preparedness. #CovidInquiry
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We are at the #EmergenciesServicesShow in Birmingham today and tomorrow. The VCS Emergencies Partnership is the mobilising force that helps the voluntary and community sector prepare for and respond to emergencies. If are in at the show, come and say 'hi' and find out more.
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#VCS Partners - we've translated a basic factsheet and details on the #EmergencyAlerts test run in Bengali, French, Gujarati, Tamil, Ukrainian & Urdu to help you better reach your local communities. Use the link below to download the resource and share.
bit.ly/Emergency-Alerts
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The insights team at the @vcsep have published a briefing on cost-of-living and its impact on public health. Check out the interactive story map to understand how you can direct your efforts & resources to those who may be hardest hit. bit.ly/COL-public-health… #costofliving
Energised, excited and ready to take on the challenge… Thanks @AllianceMBS and @S1Duncan for hosting a great conference tackling approaches to #societalresilience. Spent the journey home thinking through reflections from @vcsep partners - medium.com/vcs-emergencies-p…
Happy #IWD23 to all
savvy, sassy, sensational woman making a difference,@CarolynOtley @NoraCorkery @Mhairi_Sharp @BeckyLMaynard @jesscross__ @EllenTranter @JaneIdeCEO @sarahvibert82 @SamRoyalVols @hkillingley @chrisabraham36 @RacheAlmeida @alifharris @alicewilcock @mel_brackley
This #InternationalWomensDay, we want to highlight some of the inspiring women who continue to push the Voluntary and Community Sector forward, ensuring that communities across the country are supported and not forgotten.
#PowerOfPartnerships #IWD2023
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In light of the devastating earthquake and going from public response to previous emergencies, we urge our partners to think carefully about messaging around donated goods, which we know are already starting to accumulate.
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DEC charities and their local partners are responding in Turkey and Syria, prioritising the following:
🚑 Medical care
👪 Emergency shelter
🌨️ Winter kits
🍽️ Food
🚰 Clean water
💦 Sanitation and hygiene
People need help now. Please donate at dec.org.uk
Delighted to be a part of this event today and share a panel with @CarolynOtley on the practicalities of bringing #wholesocietyresilience to life in the context of extreme weather preparedness. #StrongerTogether
The Improving Extreme Weather Preparedness event is next month!
Speakers incl Caroline Douglass @EnvAgency Prof Jim Hall @NatInfraCom Prof David Alexander @ucl @icpem @Robynsmithuk @vcsep @CarolynOtle & chaired by @DeborahCHiggin1
Join us on 2 Feb: bit.ly/3GyfJRk
🚨Got 3 fantastic London-based roles here 🚨
We would love to find amazing talent to join the London Communities Emergencies Partnership…If you got skills in network building, info management and excellent coordination - come join us! #emergencies #resilience #partnership
Interested in joining the Emergencies Partnership family? Want to help shape how the VCS responds to emergencies in London?
We are recruiting an Information Manager to be part of the team at the London Communities Emergencies Partnership.
vcsep.org.uk/careers
I am so proud & humbled to find myself on the #NYHonours list. I share this MBE with all my @vcsep partners & remarkable team (past & present) who have given so much to transform how we support people in emergencies. Thank you, I’m lucky to be surrounded by every one of you 🙏 🎉
“The third sector is proving to be more creative and innovative than at any time in its venerable history” - good article in @NewStatesman that champions the outstanding work of local and national charities stepping up. Again. @vcsep @FareShareUK @felixprojectuk 🙌
The innovation from the charity sector is astonishing (see my article).
Just as we thanked the NHS and care workers in the pandemic, we should pay tribute to the 1000s of local heroes coming to the aid of millions of fellow citizens now.
newstatesman.com/politics/uk…
Thanks @AllianceMBS for hosting an important talk on Recovery, Renewal & Resilience post Covid-19. Great to hear Dr Kathy Oldham MBE @greatermcr promoting the importance of listening to the voices and ideas from communities and voluntary sector in adapting to the new normal 🙌
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Delighted to celebrate the 20th anniversary of @EquallyOurs recognising the work, impact and change this incredible organisation has achieved. Honoured to work in close partnership with them.
#PowerofPartnerships
Kicking off our twentieth anniversary celebration. Brilliant to have so many friends past and present with us IRL and online. #TogetherForSocialJustice
Today I was proud as punch to present on behalf of @BritishRedCross and @vcsep partners @SIGBI1 international #climateforchange conference in Belfast. The power of amazing women sharing stories, inspiring action and taking bold steps towards UN #SDGs can’t be underestimated 🙌
On my way to join @1stCommunities at their in-person conference to meet partners keen to work together to tackle the #CostOfLivingCrisis. Excited to be around great people and orgs 🙌
#strengtheningcommunities #buildingconnections #powerofpartnership
Listen to inspiring speakers, participate in interactive workshops, and network with colleagues at our Annual Conference and AGM on Thursday 27th October. To book your place, visit: ow.ly/su0550L85gQ
@oaklandscollege @localitynews @SalfordUni @HertsCommunityF
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Incredibly poignant cartoon by @mortenmorland in today’s Times.
If you know someone who lives alone, perhaps bereaved, for whom today may hit especially hard, perhaps give them a ring later on 🖤
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⚠️ The effects of the cost-of-living crisis are very real.
Our @ClareMoriarty explains how people are facing more complex problems and living in impossible situations.
Urgent action is needed, especially for those on lowest incomes.