Trustees Week : 7th – 11th November
08 November 2022
Trustees’ Week is a time for us to come together to celebrate the achievements of nearly 1 million trustees across the UK. The theme this year is making a difference in changing times. Read more at : https://trusteesweek.org/?dm_i=6S7%2C8383F%2CE8CPV%2CX46EX%2C1
Sessions for professionals
07 November 2022
Our popular occasional sessions for professionals continue online for the moment. Hosted by members of our Rose & Doorway teams, they provide not only an opportunity for us to share the work of The Magdalene Group but also for professionals from other agencies to talk about their roles and experiences, & between us we can share best practice. The next session takes place from 10 - 11 a.m. on Tuesday 29th November; if you would like to attend, please contact the office on 01603 610256 to book a place, as numbers are limited. One of our most recent guests said "I found the session really helpful, thank you! It was great to learn more about the services offered and consider how these could support our current and future participants." Do join us if you can.
“Exploitation…Is it happening to me?”
04 November 2022
The Rose Project's CSE booklet - "Exploitation - is it happening to me?" - can be purchased from us, priced at £1 per copy. Please contact the office - vivienne@magdalenegroup.org or 01603 610256 - to order.
Ahead of Trustees Week………..
31 October 2022
Now in its 12th year, Trustees’ Week - 7th - 11th November - is a chance for everyone to come together and mark the amazing achievements of the hundreds of thousands of volunteer trustees who run charities in England and Wales. It is about taking a moment to shine a light on trustees, about saying thank you to those who serve their communities and the causes they care for. And it is about encouraging more people to consider what they might be able to offer as a charity trustee, and what they might gain from the experience. We support Trustees' Week, & would like to pass on our sincerest thanks to our lovely trustees - Georgie, Nick, Caroline, Rowland, Lucy & Ngozi - for all they do to support us at The Magdalene Group. Thank you is never enough.
Support us at Stewardship
24 October 2022
Giving via Stewardship is now our approved fundraising portal. These are the direct links : www.stewardship.org.uk/partners/20141216 and/or https://www.stewardship.org.uk/pages/Fundraisingappeal2022 Thank you!
Best Practice session : CEOP
17 October 2022
Such a useful session this morning, run by Laura our CEOP (Child Exploitation & Online Protection) ambassador; looking at children & young people online; CEOP education values; social web framework; statistics; safeguarding; reporting & age-appropriate resources. As always, the team are knowledgeable, receptive & so willing to contribute & participate. Head to CEOP education : https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
Case Management training session
17 October 2022
An internal session for the front-line team, led by Denise Wells, & set up to : define and understand the term case management in context; be aware of the stages involved in case management; be able to identify how case management happens at The Magdalene Group; know how to case manage at The Magdalene Group; understand and apply the importance of case management and who is affected; demonstrate knowledge and understanding through practical activities and exercises. A lively morning & food for thought going forwards.
National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2022
12 October 2022
Friday 14th October is the Hate Crime Awareness Week Stall at the Forum - run by Norfolk Constabulary Equality and Inclusion Officer. Colleagues from our Doorway Women's Service will be attending in a more general capacity to promote our service and to show that we support women who have experienced violence due to their gender identity/sexual orientation, race etc. We also have the Kindness Tree that we will bring to share some love and encourage people to add to on the day. #SafePlaceForAll
SHAG week at UEA
10 October 2022
Today sees the start of SHAG week at UEA : Sexual Health, Advice and Guidance! Our Doorway team of Lydia & Imogen, joined by Laura from Jigsaw, will be having a stall from 11am-4pm where we will have information and advice around sexual health, sex work, sexual violence and wider gender-based violence. We will be providing sexual health education games, goody bags, condoms, STI home kits and Doorway posters/stickers/business cards. We have also requested a 'safe place' room in case anyone would like to talk to us in a confidential setting.
World Mental Health Day
10 October 2022
The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year. The theme of 2022's World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is 'Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority'. For over 70 years, they have been working to make sure that mental health is treated on a par with physical health. Mental health problems exist in our lives, families, workplaces and communities, impacting everyone. We need to do as much as possible to prevent mental ill-health – as individuals and as a society. World Mental Health Day is also a chance to talk about mental health in general, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to talk about things and get help if you are struggling.