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Below are all the latest news stories from Community Links. You can also access our latest press releases, and see our latest media coverage
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Community Links’ Chief Executive Parachutes Against Poverty!
"I did a parachute jump 20 years ago and it was the most terrifying 5 minutes of my life" says Geraldine, '"I've been persuaded to do it again for Community Links, although I'm trying very hard not to think about it!" Geraldine will be joined on the day by Julia Cole from our Employment Links service - a project that offers advice and support for people living in east London to find work. While no stranger to community fundraising activity, this… Read more.
A ‘sponsored quit’ for No Smoking Day!
Why not raise money for Community Links at the same time as giving up smoking, and do a sponsored quit? Statistics issued by the Office for National Statistics this year show that nearly two thirds of smokers* in the UK would like the quit, and No Smoking day on Wednesday 9 March 2011 is the national day to help them on their way. If you are one of the three quarters of a million people who try and quit smoking on No Smoking Day, you could think about increasing your… Read more.
Another chance to Parachute Against Poverty!
When is it? On 21 May 2011 at Cambridge Airfield, Community Links staff, volunteers and supporters will be falling through the clouds to Parachute Against Poverty - and we are looking for adventurers and thrill seekers to join our team! Do I need experience? No experience is necessary as all training is given on the day. What is the experience like? Previous Community Links parachuters have described the experience as ‘exhilarating’,… Read more.
Letter to Prime Minister
Co-founder David Robinson has written a second open letter to the Prime Minister urging charities and ministers to save the Big Society project. The letter, contains a series of ideas for rescuing projects which underpin the Big Society and are under threat. It has been covered in the Guardian and its full text is available on the Community… Read more.
Early Action Taskforce launches
Monday saw the first meeting of our new Early Action Taskforce, chaired by co-founder David Robinson. It brings together charity, business and government leaders to make the case for a shift in priorities away from coping with the consequences of social problems towards work that prevents them arising. Taskforce members include Sir Stuart Etherington, CEO of the National Council of Voluntary Organisations;… Read more.