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Social, leisure and learning for people with disabilities. BUILD is a Norfolk based, independent registered charity providing social, leisure and learning opportunities for people with disabilities. Established in Norwich in 1967, we offer over 200 separate opportunities each year providing over 9,000 individual engagements through a small, mainly part time staff team and the support of around 100 volunteers. We believe that people with a disability should be able to access the same kind of social life that most of us take for granted, and as such we offer a range of opportunities from outdoor and indoor sports, to country walks, an allotment and cottage garden, as well as a weekly social club, a popular Sunday lunch club, visits to museums and art galleries, historic buildings, as well as local and national theatre shows. In addition our Skills for Life programme helps people to learn skills that promote independent living and options for employment. We also provide a nightclub experience, live music nights, and sports tasters. The BUILD Charity is reliant on grants from charitable trusts, donations from individuals and community fundraising activities. People using the services pay their own entrance fees, and transport costs, with the full support costs being funded centrally, without which, activities would not happen. You can engage with us as a volunteer, on the front line or in a back office function, or a commercial partner or investor – either way we would love to have a conversation to explore mutual benefits. Call 01603 618029 Web www.buildcharity.co.uk Facebook www.facebook.com/theBUILDcharity/ Twitter @BUILDCharity
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Understanding the We are Norfolk Scouts. impact of domestic abuse on your business. Providing skills for life for nearly 6,500 young people, we are the county’s biggest mixed youth organisation. We change lives by offering 6 to 25-yearolds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, adventure and the chance to help others so that we make a positive impact in communities. We’re not just for boys, we have been open to girls since 1991, and now nearly 30% of our membership is female. Scouts help young people reach their full potential. Scouts develop skills including teamwork, time management, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment. We help young people to get jobs, save lives and even change the world. This would not be possible without our fantastic adults, who support in a wide range of roles, from working directly with young people, to managing Groups, to being a charity Trustee. We help volunteers get the most out of their experiences by providing opportunities for training, adventure, fun and friendship. In fact, the number of adults volunteering here in Norfolk is higher than any point in our history, at just over 2,600. However despite our record numbers of adults, we have also seen a massive increase in demand from young people, which means that we always welcome more volunteers. Business people make great volunteers as you bring management, technical, leadership and governance skills that help us to grow into more communities. Do you think you or your team can help Scouting by volunteering? Get in touch 01603 502246 or join@norfolkscouts.org.uk
Leeway is a Norfolk based charity established in 1974 and set up the third refuge or ‘safe house’ in the UK. We support adults, children and young people suffering from domestic abuse in the Norfolk and Waveney area. Domestic abuse accounts for 1/5 of all violent crime in the UK and 10% of the workforce of the United Kingdom are affected by domestic abuse. The cost of this to businesses and the economy is estimated to be £1.9 billion a year. At Leeway we believe that businesses have a moral and ethical duty to provide employees with support, so that domestic abuse is more widely recognised and those experiencing domestic abuse get the support and help they need to make informed decisions about their lives.
Our Training Our high quality training will support you to understand and respond effectively to domestic abuse and stalking in the workplace. Delivered by our expert training team, we provide a range of cost effective training, tailored to meet your needs, including: • Awareness training for staff, managers and HR professionals • Meeting the duty of care to keep employees physically and emotionally safe at work • Responding to stalking in the workplace • Developing domestic abuse and stalking policies and procedures • Use for CPD training hours As part of your commitment to CSR, Leeway would really appreciate your sponsorship for our fundraising and events For more information please email admin@ leewaynwa.org.uk or telephone 0300 561 0077
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