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Dear Prime Minister...
Our mission is to bring a sense of hope and dignity to children entering and moving around the UK foster care system by ending the practise of black bin bags and shopping bags through the provision of a backpack filled with items centred around their needs and showing them they are loved and respected. A comfort case. We also supply empty flat pack duffels bags so that precious belongings can be packed with care and respect. Our work is funded by grants, donations and sponsorship so that we can offer a child-centred free service to Local Authorities, Independent Agencies and Homes, Secure Units, the Police Service and NHS. #nomorebinbags
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Blackstone’s Summer of Service is well underway! 🌞🤲 All summer long, the Blackstone Charitable Foundation organizes #volunteer events with #nonprofits worldwide. From planting gardens with friends and family 🌱 to packing comfort cases in London 🎒, BXers work together to give back. Take a glimpse into the meaningful work we’ve accomplished so far! Special thank you to our partners: Animal Haven, Harlem Grown, The Friends of Governors Island and Comfort Cases UK.
Introducing the Blackstone Charitable Foundation to our mission to eliminate bin bags when moving #childrenincare and highlighting the importance of their belongings and feelings of love, dignity and hope.
Blackstone’s Summer of Service is well underway! 🌞🤲 All summer long, the Blackstone Charitable Foundation organizes #volunteer events with #nonprofits worldwide. From planting gardens with friends and family 🌱 to packing comfort cases in London 🎒, BXers work together to give back. Take a glimpse into the meaningful work we’ve accomplished so far! Special thank you to our partners: Animal Haven, Harlem Grown, The Friends of Governors Island and Comfort Cases UK.
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#SmallCharityWeek: We're supporting Comfort Cases UK 🌟 At Carter Brown, we believe in making a difference, especially when it comes to the well-being of children entering the care system. This #SmallCharityWeek, we are proud to support Comfort Cases UK, a charity that provides children with essential items and comforting belongings, offering them a sense of security during challenging times. Did you know that four out of five children move homes with their belongings in bin bags, risking damage or loss? Comfort Cases UK is changing that narrative. By partnering with over 100 UK Local Authorities, they strive to provide a sense of belonging and safety for children aged 0-18. We're excited to announce our commitment to this cause: 💙 Donating 50p from every confirmed case 💙 Contributing all proceeds from our fundraising events this year 💙 Aiming to provide a minimum of 50 cases to support this incredible charity Join us in making a positive impact! If you want to find out more, visit the Comfort Cases UK website and discover how you can help. #CarterBrown #ComfortCasesUK #CharitySupport #MakingADifference #ChildWelfare #CommunitySupport
WE NEED YOUR HELP ‼️ Our backpack supplier is out of stock until early September 🙈😫 A Comfort Case doesn’t exist unless we have rucksacks! #️⃣ the dimensions are 43x14x30cm (or 20L) 🎒They must be proper rucksacks, not drawstring bags ❤️they must be good quality and sturdy 🏷️ ideal no company branding (we want the young people to fit it with their peers and not experience more stigma or discrimination) As a community, I am hoping that someone in our collective networks will be able to help. Please share this with your networks - we are looking to source approx 1000 rucksacks asap as our shelves are almost bare…….. #branding #wholesale #procurement #bags #rucksacks #corporatedonsti
Bank of America & My Very Own Blanket collaborated to provide bright and colourful handmade blankets for our #comfortcases to be gifted to #childrenincare. What a beautiful gift of comfort and love ❤️ #corporatevolunteering #giveback #handmadewithlove #treasuresnottrash #dignityhopelove
What does a #smallcharity really need? As ever, Steve is spot on (hopefully not about the #euros!) It’s #smallcharityweek. What can you do to make a difference? How do you support your small local charities?
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Back on your feed like England back home next Monday morning 🤣 Thanking small charities is cute, but here’s what they REALLY need: • More funding for core costs. • Less admin & bureaucracy. • Your time, skills & experience. • Staff training & progression. • Longer-term, secure funds. • More coverage in the media. • Effective, committed Trustees. • Increased capacity on the team. • Influence, to be taken seriously. • Actions, not just words. What else would you add? #SmallCharitiesWeek #Charity #Nonprofit PS: Pleased to report my wife’s doing much better, but still in hospital so if you're waiting for me to get back to you, thanks for your patience - I'm playing catch-up.
Fantastic volunteering day at the hub with PA Consulting - 126 #comfortcases packed and stock replenished. That’s 126 children and young people who will shown #dignityhopelove and have a special bag of their own to ensure that their belongings are treated as #treasuresnottrash Thank you to a brilliant team who worked really hard and were enthusisatic, a lot of fun and a pleasure to welcome to our Hub. If you would like to bring your team for an offsite #corporatevolunteering day to make a difference to children and young people in care, please contact us directly or message Sarah Jacoby. Lisa La Marra Rob Page Gurvir Henderson Roger L. Ellie Davison Sakis N Frangos Grant West James Falvey
Ashley John-Baptiste is a published author 🌟🤩 Our ceo Sarah Jacoby had the priviledge to share a room filled with an audience of #careexperienced friends, #broadcasting and #journalist colleagues, family. The warmth and love for this man exuded and filled the space, and he returned it with humility and kindness - championing people in the crowd. Dr Sophie Mort allowed Ashley to shine and be real, an expert interview, which gave us genuine glimpses into the man before us. So wonderful to see Andy Smith (Smash Life), Chris Wild, Valerie Tulloch, Ric Diaghe aka Ric Flo, Judith AM Denton LLB (Hons), CeMAP, Cert CII, lemn sissay, Lucy Barnes, Sharon White, Sarah Thomas Brigid Robinson and many more. As one of Ashley’s school friends said “a light has always shone from inside him”. Keep shining 🌟 We appreciate you.
Let’s talk fostering…… Join Mike McKenzie, Harvey Gallagher and our CEO Sarah Jacoby to talk about the the perceived, real and mythical barriers to becoming a foster carer. We’d love you to join the MAD4 Films team to give your thoughts & perspectives, real life stories & professional experiences. Or maybe you’d like to sit a listen….. To some of our network, we’d love you to be there if you are able to be: Jane Keenan Allie Brice Carolyn Moody MBE Niki Kalisperas Saffron Hill Kierra Myles Rachel W Alison B. Sarah Scott Rebecca Green Fran Boorman Rachel Cole Adefunke Larigo Lucy Barnes Gemma Creamer Jonny Hoyle Chris Wild David Grimm Joe Gilbert Teresa Hills Fiona Cuthbertson MBE Jemma Ruff Hannah Simnett Smash Life Gareth K Thomas ❤️🩹 Danielle Brown MBE
Join us on 25th June at 7PM BST for a live foster care discussion focused on exploring the barriers that stop people from fostering. We'll be joined by special guests Harvey Gallagher, CEO of the National Association of Fostering Providers (NAFP), and Sarah Jacoby, CEO of Comfort Cases UK, who will share their experiences and ideas for a brighter future for fostering. 🌟 This will then be followed by a screening of our award-winning foster care short film, "Be-Longing." Whether you're considering fostering or just curious, this event is for you. Let’s dispel the myths and have an open conversation about fostering in today’s world. 🌍 Don't miss out on this important discussion. Click the link to register now! 👉 https://shorturl.at/nu45l #FosterCare #BeLonging #MAD4Films #FosterAwareness #JoinTheConversation