"it feels intense at times, but also, it can feel absolutely elating, or joyful".In this film we talk about what it feels like to explore alternative, non-hierarchical ways of working. How does our 'fluid structure' enable us to share leadership? And what does this look like for individuals, across our many differences?
 Welcome to our July newsletter! As summer gets underway, we’re excited to share the latest from Lancashire Mind, from upcoming events and new ways to get involved, to the impact we’re continuing to make across our communities. Thank you for being part of our mission to improve mental health and wellbeing across Lancashire.
 Welcome to the Get Grants July 2026 Newsletter!
We've packed July with Training Courses and FREE Events to keep you learning, developing, and inspired. This month, we are delivering some of our most popular training courses, including Monitoring & Evaluation, Bid Writing, Major Donor, and Storytelling, all designed to help you build confidence, skills, and fundraising income. Join Andy King for our Telling Your Charity's Story MASTERCLASS, where you'll learn how to create a clear, compelling 'elevator pitch' that helps people quickly understand what your organisation does, why it matters, and why they should support your work. Don't miss our lineup of FREE Events, including Introduction Workshops, Showcases and our monthly Virtual Fundraisers Networking Events, bringing fundraisers together to share ideas, access peer support, and pick up practical tips. Read on to discover everything we have planned for July and book your place today. Welcome to the Think CO Summer 2026 Newsletter. This quarter's e-newsletter looks at CO risks in the summer. CO is a year round danger, but people forget that gas boilers are still used to heat water and always check out for CO risks in any accommodation you stay in from a chalet to a caravan. The newsletter has some "top tips" of what to encourage your clients to look out for, as well you, your friends, neighbours and family. Think CO Zoom workshops and the e-learning course continue to be popular. Details about both are in the e-newsletter.   From a brand-new Assembly to the return of LANDS TALKS, discover how Lancashire's creative community is coming together for a season of collaboration, learning and climate action.
 What's On in July:
 Before we break up for the summer, please take a look at our Summer Sway and see all the wonderful activities we have on over the summer for all our families.
Thank you all for your support throughout the year. We hope you have a fantastic summer break, filled with rest, fun, and sunshine. We look forward to welcoming you back in September.  The July Communities Bulletin is here!
Discover community activities, health and wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, local events, funding information and training opportunities happening across Rossendale this month. There's something for everyone – from sports and family activities to community groups and support services.  It’s a few weeks now since the local elections, which perhaps cemented the winds of change affecting our politics and reflecting wider cultural shifts we are seeing in communities across the piece. Many of you are at the forefront of that, seeing it, working with it, supporting others to navigate changes within their communities and with elected members. We’ve got a couple of events coming up you might want to join – around working with new councils, and with Akiko Hart, Director of Liberty giving a provocation about the shifts we are seeing and how we might respond to them as a sector.
Meanwhile those winds of change will continue to blow over the summer. We’ll know the outcome of the byelection this week, and perhaps have a clearer idea as to the timing of any leadership contest. We’ll know more about how the new leaders and local authorities are bedding down, and how their priorities will play through locally. All of this reinforces the need for strong infrastructure to support resilient communities – the seat we have on the Covenant Council will help shape that and I’d love to hear your views on priorities and what you’d like to see emerge. Do get is touch to let us know how you are working through local changes, and the impact it is having for communities.  Welcome to our second June newsletter.
First, I must apologise for accidentally labelling our last newsletter as an April edition. I’m so sorry for any confusion, it was human error. It is very embarrassing, and I’ll do my best to make sure it doesn’t happen again. I’d like to think the mistake serves as a reminder that this newsletter is written by a real (and slightly flawed) person, not an AI robot - but I suspect not! We’re sharing a second newsletter this month because a whopping 75% of responders to our poll said they’d prefer a shorter, more frequent format. Please do let me know what you think.  Welcome to our quarterly stakeholder newsletter, where we share key updates from our service and beyond.
In this issue, you'll find:
 World Cup 2026The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be the biggest football tournament in history, with 48 nations, 104 matches and games taking place across the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Millions of people across England will be looking forward to another summer of football. Households will be planning gatherings, pubs and venues will be filling up, England flags will appear from windows and cars with conversations about team selections, predictions and penalties will dominate workplaces, social media and family WhatsApp groups. For many, the World Cup is about much more than football. It's about belonging. It's about national identity. It's about shared experiences and memories. Even if you're not a football fan, you'll know the World Cup is happening. For many families, it will be a celebration. For others, it will be something very different. Whilst excitement builds in some homes, tension is rising in others. Whilst some people are planning where they'll watch the matches, others are quietly wondering how they will get through them safely. This is because major football tournaments continue to be associated with an increase in domestic abuse incidents. Research examining England matches found that reports of domestic abuse increased by approximately 26% when England won or drew and by 38% when England lost. As someone who spent many years supporting victim-survivors as a domestic abuse caseworker, World Cups and European Championships always brought additional concerns. Safety planning conversations became more frequent. Clients would talk about changing routines, arranging somewhere safe to go after matches, ensuring phones were charged or identifying who they could call if things escalated. Anyone working in domestic abuse services, safeguarding or policing will be familiar with this pattern, but many members of the public are not.  The latest Wellbeing Newsletter from Vita Health Group is now available.
This month's edition explores:
What's On in June:
It was great to see so many of you at the NAVCA Annual Conference in Birmingham a few weeks ago. I connected with so many people, and it was lovely to build on existing relationships and start new ones. I came away feeling energised, and that I had learnt so much. If you missed it, see below for an opportunity for a free ticket next year by telling us a bit about your experiences of NAVCA membership.
But that already feels like a little while ago, as the reality of local authority changes from the local elections are settling, so we are hosting two really important events for members. Firstly, Akiko Hart, Director of the human rights organisation Liberty, has done a lot of thinking about cultural shifts happening the country, and the implications of that for the political landscape. She is insightful and thoughtful, and brings a provocation about how we future proof the voluntary sector to reflect a changing world. Local infrastructure has a key role in that, so do come and be energised and provoked to think about what we might do as individuals, organisations, and a network. The other event is a more focused session on the impact of local political change in the recent elections. How can we best work with and influence new councillors and new political dynamics? By rooting the conversation in real examples, the session will help us be effective and build our influence. As we reach the middle of Volunteers Week, I am sure you have plenty of events, comms, and activity going on. Do share what you’re doing, it is great to see the range and breadth of how we are engaging, promoting and working with volunteers locally.  Hello Neighbours,
And happy Neighbourhood Watch week! A time to bring neighbours together, and to celebrate the people who make a difference to our communities. We’ve packed and sent out dozens of Communi-Tea packs, but it’s not too late to get one from our shop, if you’re keen to host an event. We would love to hear what you are doing in your area - it’s always a joy to share the incredible work going on across our amazing network. Tell us about your events here. Highlights this month:
Neighbourhood Watch volunteers are amazing, and we want to celebrate the brightest and best. Nominations for the volunteer recognition awards are now open, and you have until 5 July to enter. There are five categories five categories: Innovation and Reach, Crime Prevention, Community Health and Wellbeing, Young Volunteer Award, and the Special Recognition Award. Celebrate your favourite volunteers here. And find out about the police awards here. Welcome to your fortnightly NAVCA newsletter, with all the latest events, resources, and support from NAVCA, tailored to local infrastructure organisations.
Welcome to the Get Grants May 2026 Newsletter!
It's a busy month here at Get Grants, with lots of Training, MASTERCLASSES and FREE Events all designed to help you stay connected, grow your skills and strengthen your fundraising efforts! This month, we are excited to announce that we have set a date for the Get Grants FREE Virtual Conference 2026! Join us on 6th & 7th October for 2 days full of celebration, inspiration, and practical advice and support. Our In-Person Bid Writing Training Course returns to London. Join John Ellery for practical support to boost your bid writing confidence. On 11th May at 10am - 11am, Andy King leads Building Corporate Partnerships MASTERCLASS, exploring how to create successful partnerships for your charity. You can also now watch Mike Zywina's Accessing Invite-Only Funders MASTERCLASS On Demand via our website! We’ve also got a great range of FREE Events this month, including a Meet the Funder Event: The Portal Trust, an Introduction to Trusts & Foundations Workshop and our Virtual Fundraisers Networking Event! And as always, don’t forget to check out this month’s funding opportunities and upcoming deadlines.  Hello Neighbours,
We have another bumper crop of interesting news from the network to share this month. We are cramming so much in, I’m genuinely considering going to a fortnightly format. I wonder if shorter newsletters every other week, might be easier to read. If you have strong views either to keep this monthly, or to move to fortnightly updates, please let me know in this very basic straw poll. Highlights this month include
 Our team is committed to raising awareness and providing valuable information to help you stay healthy and safe. We work to ensure that you have access to the resources and knowledge to help you make informed choices in order to protect yourself and your loved ones.  Find out what’s happening across Rossendale this month – from community activities and wellbeing support to training, funding and volunteering opportunities.
 Volunteers’ Week is just around the corner, and it’s time to start planning! Whether you're hosting an event, giving a shout out to your amazing volunteers, or looking for new ways to get involved, we’ve got you covered.
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