CEO at HFVC Group & Camden Volunteer Centre as well as employee volunteering specialist Works4U (not-for-profit). Founder & Chair of National ESV Network. Co-chair London Volunteer Centre Network.
So proud! Not for profit social enterprise Works4U, an employee volunteering specialist, is now 15 years old.
As a volunteer I co-wrote the original business plan in 2009 never thinking I would be running the organisation a few years later.
We started delivering in some of West London, which became all of West London, which then became all of London and in the last year we have stepped up to lead employee volunteering in the UK.
As well as supporting thousands of employees to volunteer in impactful community projects other great achievements include:
- representing UK at United Nations to lead & facilitate discussions on how employee volunteering can contribute to SDGs
- producing ground-breaking national research on employee volunteering and on monetary value of volunteering
- setting up and running the first ever national employer supported volunteering (ESV) network
- winning awards from Best Hammersmith Business to Best UK Business Support Volunteering Non-profit Organsation
- right now we are leading on the collaborative process to produce a London Vision & Action Plan for Volunteering
None of this could have happened without so many hard-working and committed people, staff, volunteers and hugely supportive trustees who have helped us develop.
Here’s to the next 15 years!
#CSR#ESG#corporatevolunteering#employeevolunteering#socialimpact#socialresponsibility#ESV#community#volunteer#business#employeeengagement
Heres to 15 years of W4U! Its been an incredible 15 years facilitating change in so many grass roots projects through out London. Thank you to all the people we’ve worked with in these years, all the corporate partners, the thousands of volunteers and of course our wonderful staff. Heres to a bigger and brighter year ahead.
Character illustration from storyset.com#Works4u#EmployeeVolunteering#CSR#CorporateVolunteering#TeamVolunteering
Togetherness; the pleasant feeling of being united with other people in friendship and understanding.
Togetherness is the key, whether face-to-face or across digital screens.
Togetherness is the key, whether under one roof or spread across the globe.
Togetherness is the key, whether in a meeting room or a virtual conference.
Togetherness is the key, whether working side by side or connecting through online platforms.
Togetherness is the key, whether in a traditional workplace or within the dynamics of a remote team.
Togetherness is the key, whether through physical presence or the power of interconnected minds.
Togetherness is the key, whether through handshake agreements or virtual nods of approval.
Togetherness is the key, whether gathered around a conference table or engaging in a virtual brainstorm.
Togetherness is the key, whether building relationships in person or fostering connections through online collaboration tools.
The key is #togetherness. It's not about where you are, but what your intention is. I will keep cheering up for the companies that spread togetherness!
#workplacediversity#workplaceexperience#workplaceexcellence
We've all heard the saying, "It takes a village", but what does that really mean in practice? How does it make a difference?
At Thriver, we firmly believe in fostering togetherness among our teammates and within our communities.
Although we do not have the power to change the entire world, we are able to start by making a difference within our communities. We can start by offering genuine compassion and support to our colleagues and neighbours, or by inviting a new team member to lunch.
However we engage in fostering togetherness, we move one step closer towards unity and connection.
#LoveWhereYouWork#Resilience#Togetherness#Community#Connection#ThriverTips
#FeedbackFriday: Have you filled out your Car Free Day survey?
In order to take action on increasing access to mobility options, we need community voices engaging the conversation. Were you able to go the whole day without a car? If not, where did you struggle?
Community planning takes community engagement and this is a great way to SpeakUP for our environment AND raise awareness for equity.
Market Research Officer at Sukkur Beverages Pvt. Ltd. PepsiCola International Franchise
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