The 2026 Tech4Good Awards are open! Organised by AbilityNet in partnership with ImpactMatch, these awards celebrate organisations and individuals who use digital technology to improve the lives of others and make the world a better place. From digital accessibility, to using AI for social impact, to grassroots innovations, the awards are a fantastic opportunity to tell your story. FREE to enter. FREE to attend. Open to charities, startups, public sector teams, community groups, schools and businesses of all sizes. Deadline 11 May. Find out more: https://tech4goodawards.com/enter-now/

PBE (Pro Bono Economics) put economics and research into action to help charities, funders and other social sector organisations. For a limited time, PBE is offering free support from their in-house economists for analysis projects. These pro bono services - including data advice, economic analysis, advocacy and insight - can help organisations to better understand and amplify their impact, and attract new supporters. For 2025-26, they’re particularly interested in working with organisations that operate across the following areas: loneliness; housing and homelessness; children and young people’s mental health; and the functioning of civil society. Applications are now open to charities and social enterprises in the UK. Find out more here or email projects@pbe.co.uk Or apply here.

Last week, as part of our role in the Impact Alliance to help make loneliness a stranger, 3SG's David Jenkins joined Karen and Anne from the Impact Alliance for what we dubbed a “Somer Valley Safari”, the first of multiple trips to the area. The purpose of the day was simple: to get out into the community, visit local spaces, speak to people, and better understand where connection is already thriving - and where there may be opportunities to strengthen it further. Starting in Peasedown St John We began at The Meeting Place Café in Peasedown St John. This was David's third or fourth visit, having previously met Paula, Rob and others there. It truly is a heartbeat of the local community, closely associated with the Methodist Church. Just nearby is The Hive, where Swallow run a thriving café. Even in this small area, you can already see how community spaces layer together to create informal networks of connection and belonging. Timsbury: Walkers, Coffee Mornings and Community Makers From there, we drove through Camerton to Timsbury, parking at Conygre Hall. In the car park we struck up a conversation with two walkers who turned out to be community change-makers in their own right - organising walking groups and hosting coffee mornings. They reflected on how some attendees, particularly those who have been widowed, find these groups invaluable. They provide not just activity, but a safe space to talk and be heard. One observation stood out: men often express themselves most openly right at the end, just as the group is about to disperse. We also took a look at the activity schedule displayed in the window - a packed timetable of daily events demonstrating just how much is happening locally. Crossing over to the high street, we noticed The Square café buzzing with activity, alongside a miners’ memorial commemorating those lost in the mines - a poignant reminder of the area’s heritage and identity. Karen also popped into the local pharmacy to outline the Impact Alliance’s work. Pharmacists shared that they often notice signs of loneliness among customers, or are directly told about it. This sparked an idea: could we partner with the pharmacy and a local café to offer vouchers or similar small interventions for those who might benefit? This is something David will be following up. Farrington Gurney and Beyond Our final stop was Farrington Gurney, travelling via Paulton. We parked at Farrington Farm -home to a café, several small businesses, the Wild Plunge, and Midsomer Norton Men’s Shed, which David previously visited. Again, this felt like a genuine community hub. Conversations between David, Anne and Karen turned to potential pilots and small-scale projects that could be tested here to help address loneliness in practical, community-led ways. What We’re Learning All in all, it was a fantastic day exploring different parts of the Somer Valley and delivering on our role as local Enabler for the Impact Alliance. The Impact Alliance is a growing movement of more than 50 purpose-led organisations across the West of England working together to understand and address loneliness. The Somer Valley is one of six pilot communities, alongside areas in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, as well as two communities often underrepresented in existing data: global majority elders and disabled young people. This work is about shifting from centralised planning to community-led innovation - listening first, building on what already exists, and co-designing sustainable responses with local people. For us at 3SG, that means spending time on the ground, connecting dots between organisations, spotting opportunities for partnership, and helping surface the everyday work already happening quietly in communities. This “Safari” is just the beginning. The conversations, ideas and connections made during the day will continue to shape our collective work in the Somer Valley as we help to make loneliness a stranger. Future safaris will continue as we explore other areas of the Somer Valley too. Watch this space. If you're interested in finding out more about the Impact Alliance pilot project in the Somer Valley, please reach out to David at david@3sg.org.uk or the IA team at hello@impact-alliance.co.uk

The Bath Fundraisers provides a forum for charities to learn from each other what makes a successful fundraising program. Bath Fundraisers' Group The Bath Fundraisers’ Group was established to support and enable inclusive networking and learning amongst those involved in fundraising living and working in and around Bath. The Bath Fundraisers’ Network meets online every two months, with speakers volunteering their time to share insights, expertise and experience. We aim to: Promote fundraising within the local community Support local fundraisers and help us all to connect, share best practice, learn together and collaborate where possible Encourage people from more diverse backgrounds to get involved in fundraising Provide information and resources for those involved in fundraising within organisations of all shapes and sizes Supporting & Enabling Charitable Fundraising in BaNES Join Group Click below to visit our LinkedIn page Get Updated Click below to sign up to the mailing list for regular updates Next Meeting In-Person Tuesday, 18 July⋅10:00 – 11:30 - Register Jul 18th Sign up to the mailing lis t for regular updates above on MailChimp. You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of each email update. Click here for the Bath Fundraisers’ Group Privacy Notice. BFG Newsletter Archive Bath Fundraisers’ Group Updates Competence Framework The Competence Framework has been developed by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising as a resource to help fundraisers develop their skills, knowledge, behaviours and practices. Other Resources Download Document Treating Donors Fairly Treating donors fairly is updated guidance on responding to the needs of people in vulnerable circumstances. Extension pack for the #ChangeCollective Equality Diversity and Inclusion recruitment guides - for those interested in a job in fundraising, working for a charity, have taken a break, or changing career. Download Document Next Fundraising & Communications Network meeting: Our next network meeting will be in July 2023 - find out more and register here. Also make sure to sign up for our newslette r if you'd like more details of future events, when available.

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