Colonel Duck

We all have to #KeepBusinessMoving. You’ll be pleased to hear that today is your first chance to watch our new showreel! We’ve worked hard to create something that really illustrates who we are as a company, and what it is we do. Let us know your thoughts. #GBChamberChat

@CharityHourUK @arkbounduk The charities we’ve worked with have included lived experience within their services with specific roles such as peer-support workers. They also actively include people with lived experience in discussions when developing services or their communications strategies. #charityhour

#CharityHour Q4 via @arkbounduk: How does your charity or organisation include "lived experience" as a team and/or for the work you do for others? Reply or quote tweet with A4 #CharityHour

@CharityHourUK @arkbounduk I have worked with charities where employees have lived experience. In those instances, the individuals with lived experience bring a different perspective, which is really valuable, and can influence the direction of the charities work or communications. #CharityHour

#CharityHour Q1 via @arkbounduk: How and to what extent has your own lived experience influenced the work you do for your charity / organisation? Reply or quote tweet with A1 #CharityHour

@CharityHourUK Thanks Tahera!

@ColonelDuckProd Hi Hope, congrats on getting married and house buying!

#CharityHour Please introduce yourself and tell us what you do! What have you all got going on this week?

@OnRadarUK @CharityHourUK It’s lovely thank you!

@ColonelDuckProd @CharityHourUK How's married life treating you ⁉️ #CharityHour

@emsyorkshire @CharityHourUK Congratulations! That’s fantastic #CharityHour

@CharityHourUK @DoodleDay @epilepsyaction I doodle quite a bit - similar to yourself it helps me to think/process.

#CharityHour ice-breaker: It's National Doodle Day this Friday! Do you tend to doodle or not? 😊 I do to help me think/process National Doodle Day @DoodleDay is an annual fundraising event and auction of celebrity doodles organised by @epilepsyaction. Returning Sep 15 #DoodleDay

Last week, we visited our charity client, The Fifth Trust! It was fantastic to see their wide range of facilities in person and meet the students and instructors. We captured some of their social enterprises, which include a garden centre, café and even a vineyard!

This morning, we've been filming a series of short videos for a charity to use on their social media profiles. These videos will form part of their content strategy for an upcoming awareness week! #CreativeAgency #SocialMediaVideo #VideoProduction

We recently worked with Persimmon to bring their health and safety induction to life, through a combination of 2D and 3D animation. We are delighted to have received such positive feedback! Interested in using animation to share your messages? 👉 colonelduck.co.uk

We've been a little quiet recently... The past few months have been packed full of projects, but we think it's time to share what we have been up to! Make sure to keep an eye out on our profile, but in the meantime, if you want to know more 👉 colonelduck.co.uk

As it's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we're sharing one of our favourite mindfulness techniques. Taking a minute to practise some deep breathing exercises can help to focus on the present and reduce feelings of anxiousness. What are your tips for managing anxiousness and stress?

Want to connect and share knowledge with others working within the charity sector? @TabbyTigerVicky and I are hosting our next in-person @Charity_Meetup networking event at The Good Intent in Birmingham on 28th March! Book your place: eventbrite.co.uk/e/charity-meet… #CharityHour

Have you ever heard of #BigGive? Campaigns run by Big Give increase the impact of supporter donations through match funding to amplify their giving. Want to learn how your charity can utilise Big Give? Book your at our next online event: eventbrite.co.uk/e/charity-meet… #CharityHour

It has been one year since we celebrated our 10th birthday by walking 10 miles to raise money for charity! Time has flown by... like a duck!!!

@CharityHourUK It’s a good opportunity to promote your student volunteer positions. But, as most the answers to Q2 said, it’s important to make the most of these opportunities; think about what would engage a student, how can you make your volunteering position sound enticing?

#CharityHour Q5 on #StudentVolunteers: Finally, will you do anything for Student Volunteering Week (13-19 Feb)? Or how can charities get involved? Reply or quote tweet with A5 #CharityHour

@CharityHourUK Not working within the sector full time means they can bring a fresh perspective, whether they are a young or mature students. In certain roles, they can also bring new skills and new insights that the charity may not already have. #charityhour

#CharityHour Q4 on #StudentVolunteers: What do you think is the contribution of the student volunteers to your charity or the sector as a whole? Reply or quote tweet with A4 #CharityHour

@CharityHourUK Some considerations could be related to being flexible with schedules and available time. They will need to balance volunteering while studying. Also, students may be inexperienced, so you may need to provide training and support to help them. #charityhour

#CharityHour Q3 on #StudentVolunteers: What are the considerations charities may need to think of/consider for student volunteers? Reply or quote tweet with A3 #CharityHour

@emekaforbes @CharityHourUK Thanks Emeka! We love the work we do; it’s always fulfilling to collaborate with charities and be able to support them in their journey to make a difference #charityhour

@ColonelDuckProd @CharityHourUK Hello! Welcome! Love the sound of your work

#CharityHour Please introduce yourself and tell us what you do 😊 What have you all got going on this week?

@CharityHourUK I would consider making connections with education providers, like schools or universities. In terms of universities you can also reach out to student unions as they may have ways to promote opportunities or have societies that would be interested #charityhour

#CharityHour Q2 on #StudentVolunteers: How do you (or can charities) reach students interested in volunteering? E.g., target student themselves, their educational providers, work with local volunteer centres etc. Reply or quote tweet with A2 #CharityHour