Volunteers’ Week 2023 : Celebrate and Inspire
30 May 2023
The Magdalene Group marks Volunteers’ Week 2023. This is the 39th year of Volunteers’ Week (1st - 7th June), when we will join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising the contribution volunteers make across the UK. With this year’s theme of ‘Celebrate and Inspire’ we hope to encourage people to get involved in volunteering in whatever way works for them. The contribution of volunteers is often unseen and unrecognised by many, visible only through the incredible impact of their volunteering, so taking the time during Volunteers’ Week to celebrate their efforts and all they contribute to our local communities, the voluntary sector and society as a whole has never been more important. This Volunteers’ Week we celebrate and recognise the fantastic contribution our volunteers make. Thank you to : Sam, Sarah (F), Rachel, Ruth, Lottie & Sarah (S).
Evolve Workplace Wellbeing
23 May 2023
I attended an Empowering Communities online workshop this morning, set up by Voluntary Norfolk in partnership with UEA's Evolve Workplace Wellbeing team. In this initial session, the Evolve team shared their Workplace Wellbeing toolkit, based on 7 years' worth of varied research on wellbeing & productivity. There were some 30 of us present, from similar backgrounds, all interested in wellbeing initiatives for both employees & volunteers within our voluntary organisations. A second in-person interactive session follows next month.
‘What next?’ by Nick Miller, Trustee of The Magdalene Group, from 2011-2022
23 May 2023
" 'What next?` one asks as life`s milestones loom closer. `Formal retirement` approached – what could I contribute now, outside of work, and to whom? Becoming a trustee for The Magdalene Group was one answer. My background in law, social policy and local communities seemed to be what the Board were looking for and so, very hesitantly, I said they could give me a try for a year…
Wellbeing Event at Hellesdon High School
22 May 2023
We were delighted to be invited to this annual event, promoting young people's mental health, & affording students & parents opportunities to find out more about support , both in-school and in the community. The Magdalene Group & The Rose Project were represented by Jade Todd, Team Leader & Lauren Harris, CSE Practitioner.
Mental Health Awareness week
17 May 2023
Free resources from NSPCC : https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/child-health-development/promoting-mental-health-wellbeing
Visit from The Harbour Centre
15 May 2023
We were pleased to welcome Lydia Cross, Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA), from The Harbour Centre (Sexual Assault Referral Centre), Norfolk Constabulary, along with two of her colleagues this morning. The SARC offers free support & practical help to those who have been raped or sexually assaulted. It was both interesting & helpful to learn more about the referral process, how they manage client expectations, & their partnering with other agencies. We could see so many similarities with the services we offer.
Mental Health Awareness Week : 15th – 21st May 2023
15 May 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event. This year it takes place between 15th & 21st May 2023 and the theme is anxiety. Mental Health Awareness Week is an opportunity for all of us to focus on achieving good mental health. Read more at : https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-week
Support us at Stewardship
10 May 2023
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!
A warm welcome to ….
02 May 2023
.... Jade Todd, who joins us today, as Team Leader. We look forward to working with her.
Listen Up, Speak Up
27 April 2023
Listen up, Speak up : Free 10-minute digital training with NSPCC, empowering every adult to know what to do if a child needs help, and where to go if you need support yourself. Find out more at : https://www.nspcc.org.uk/support-us/listen-up-speak-up/