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🚨 NEW: A Local Power Plan that Works for Communities  Our new briefing on the Government’s Local Power Plan (LPP) with @Ashden_org, @localitynews and @powertochange_  🧵 A major opportunity to put communities at the heart of the clean energy transition. common-wealth.org/publications/a…

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We are no longer active on this account. Here's how you can keep up with what we're doing to champion the #PowerOfCommunity ⬇️

Want to know more about writing bids or fundraising for your organisation? If you’re based in the @WestYorkshireCA & engage with heritage in some way, you’re eligible sign up to our Heritage Toolbox programme! Find out more: heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/heritage-toolb… @localitynews

Does your West Yorks organisation need help with Governance & Leadership? Need a better understanding of governance practices & good leadership? Join us for a Heritage Toolbox workshop on the subject 30th April in Halifax: eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-too… @WestYorkshireCA @localitynews

🚨🧵 Let's talk about hunger in the UK. Parents are skipping meals so their kids can eat. People are frightened about rising energy bills. We've even heard from people who are surviving on sugary tea for days because they don't have enough money for food. This isn't right.

On a very informative and productive visit to #MiltonKeynes #YMCA's #GreenRoofGarden and a special thanks to Chris Bridgman for hosting us 👍🏾 @OpenUniversity @GreenRoofMK @livingrooftops @RoofGro #greeninfrastructure #greenroofs #UK

Does your organisation engage with heritage through your work? If you’re in West Yorkshire you can join Heritage Toolbox for free to help develop skills around key topics & build organisational resilience. Info & sign up: heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/heritage-toolb… @WestYorkshireCA @localitynews

A taste of what a day out and about with the boss - @AndyBurnhamGM looks like. 🎶 Dementia music cafe in #Salford with @MancCamerata & @AgeUKSalford 💡Hardwiring community power with @right_hereUK & @localitynews at @StretfordPHall #Trafford 🗣️Sharing journey, achievements & ambitions with students @loretocollege ❤️Compassion, Caring & Community event at @StMargaretsWR #Manchester 🍰Launch of The Great British Food VEestival for #VE80 with @together Listening, learning & leading with people & partners of #GreaterManchester

Know any organisations engaging with heritage in West Yorkshire? Tag them to let them know about Heritage Toolbox, a free learning programme covering key topics to build organisational knowledge & resilience. More info: heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/heritage-toolb… @WestYorkshireCA @localitynews

🚨 CONFIRMED: Social security for disabled people has been slashed in the Spring Statement. This is cruel, irresponsible and shameful. People at food banks are already telling us that they’re terrified about how they will survive.

We want to reiterate our support of the #GuaranteeOurEssentials campaign. We believe Universal Credit must always protect people from going without life's basics. No one should be left struggling to afford essentials

Life costs MORE if you’re disabled: - Extra energy costs for medical equipment - Accessible transport or car adaptations - Specialist services and therapies - Paying more to get the weekly shop delivered - Having to pay for a carer - Higher heating bills

🚨 Today’s announcement is alarming. It’s true, our social security system needs an urgent update. But cutting disability benefits is not the way to fix it. Disabled people are already three times more likely to face hunger. Huge cuts risk pushing more people to food banks.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions @leicesterliz's speech today laid out plans to cut disability and sickness benefits by billions. ❌No truly moral choice would leave disabled people without support designed to allow them to lead a dignified life, or facing hardship. 1/4

🚀Are you looking to sustain or grow your earned income? #socialinvestment could be the key to strengthening your organisation’s financial future. Join us for a free 60-minute webinar designed to help charities and social enterprises build a strong foundation for social investment readiness. 📅Save the Date: 12-1pm, Tuesday, 4th March 2025 🔗Find our more: eventbrite.co.uk/e/cracking-the… (This webinar is a part of our #CatalystProgramme. Funded by the @CityBridgeFndn and @TNLComFund, this is a multi-year project designed to develop resilience and influence of the Black and Minoritised Ethnic (BME) sector.)

Rural retail is changing! Many community shops are innovating, becoming more than traditional convenience stores. Join @Plunkett_UK in one week to find out more ➡️ buff.ly/41xgJRp

The online discovery event for the support programme for heritage organisations in West Yorkshire is this evening! Discover what modules the programme will cover & help us shape the course to suit your needs. Book: buff.ly/3Cb98OF @WestYorkshireCA @localitynews

Join the free event to learn more about how this new programme can help small and grassroots heritage organisations

"This new approach needs to turn the tide. Local community organisations can deliver better services for local people and keep the income and opportunities flowing round their neighbourhoods." @antlondon in @CharityTimes on new govt procurement guidance charitytimes.com/ct/Government-…