Hamzah Sarwar

This is why I left Labour 🥀 Unlike Labour, the Green Party decides its policy democratically and allows you to view it in full online at any time (policy.greenparty.org.uk) 🗳️ Our progressive approach and refusal to accept funding from dodgy donors means we can focus on delivering the best solutions for our communities 💚 I came into this campaign with a plan. A plan for a Green Industrial Revolution, and I have stuck by it. On day one, I committed to ending roughsleeping, kickstarting a Green Industrial Revolution, establishing citizens assemblies, and much more 💪🏼 Labour didn't have a plan then and they still don't now, just look at our submissions into the elections booklet via the link in my bio. I have provided a full plan for you whilst Labour just about managed to conjure up five meaningless sentences 🙄 Throughout this campaign, as I have gained the support of voters, Labour have sought to adopt my policies, hollow them out, and say something that sounds vaguely similar. They are scared of the support for the Greens and are abusing their position as the self-declared 'main opposition' to stifle progressive campaigns 💔 If you want Green, then you have to vote Green 💚 Labour have shown that they don't want to work with progressives but instead keep the establishment in power at any cost. Keir Starmer has u-turned time and again, we cannot trust Labour to deliver on our priorities 👎🏼 #chesterfield #derbyshiredales #derbyshire #derby #nottingham #notts #nottinghamshire #mansfield #citizensassemblies #democracy #green #greenparty #labour #keirstarmer #eastmidlands #eastmidlandsmayor #frankformayor

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Why Is the VCSE sector key to optimising Social Value? As CEO of Social Value UK, I witness the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector's crucial role in driving meaningful change on a daily basis. Organisations like whatimpact.com, led by Tiia Sammallahti, and an organisational member of Social Value UK, illustrate this in the work that they do, connecting the VCSE sector with the private sector to optimise social value in a meaningful way via: Community Connection - VCSE organisations, deeply embedded in their communities, understand local challenges and design effective, tailored solutions. Innovation and Flexibility - Without large organisational constraints, VCSE entities innovate and adapt quickly, optimising their impact. Collaborative Partnerships - Collaboration within the VCSE sector amplifies social value, leveraging resources and expertise efficiently. Holistic Approach - Addressing social issues holistically, VCSE organisations create substantial and sustainable social value. Trust and Accountability - With transparency and accountability, VCSE organisations build community trust, enhancing engagement and support. Advocacy - VCSE organisations ensure inclusive, equitable social value creation by advocating for the marginalised. What are your thoughts on the role of the VCSE sector in optimising social value? How have you seen VCSE organisations make a difference in your community? #SocialValue #VCSE #CommunityImpact #SocialValueUK #Innovation #Collaboration #Equity #SocialGood

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The cooperative principle of cooperating among cooperatives gets extended at Leading Lives to other third sector organisations. When an organisation is in need of support the third sector rallies around and responds positively. I’m pleased we have been able to respond this week which is why you might have seen a job update on my profile, I will be working with both organisations in the short term but retaining my position at Leading Lives in the long term. #cooperation #cooperative #betterbusiness #thirdsector #socialenterprise #charity

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For the third module in the Funders In Good Social Venture Academy, I will be sharing some key tools and experiences on how to scale up the impact of a venture. ⚖ ☝ I believe the charity sector has much to benefit from a product development approach to delivery. With the support of Shabeer Sheffa, we will use tools like user journeys, user profiles and other methodologies to answer the questions central increasing the breadth of impact including: - How can we generate more impact with the same resources? 📈 - What enhancements can we make to our service offering? 🔥 - How do we develop a filter for new opportunities? ↗ ↙ - How do we grow our team so we have the right mix of skills and experience? 👷‍♀️ We'll follow up the workshop with a 1:1 consultation for each venture leader. To learn more about the Social Venture Academy, please check out our website: https://lnkd.in/eWzjN9N4 Deadline for applications is midnight this Sunday (21st). ⌛

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Charities and volunteers play a vital role in strengthening communities worldwide. As we look ahead to the upcoming UK election, it is crucial for the next government to acknowledge the remarkable impact of volunteers on our society, economy, and citizens' health and wellbeing. The manifesto created by NCVO for the voluntary sector serves as a critical starting point for essential conversations leading up to the election. However, I believe that recognising and supporting the efforts of charities and volunteers should be an ongoing global discussion. Dedicated individuals and organisations are actively addressing profound societal issues such as climate change, inequality, and poverty, often surpassing governmental efforts. It is imperative that they receive the recognition, support, and protection they deserve. Let's continue to champion the invaluable contributions of charities and volunteers in creating positive change worldwide. Explore the manifesto here: (https://lnkd.in/gHjuBzWg) #NCVO #valuevolunteers #ietvolunteers #iet

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Another mat leave day, another walk with a sleeping baby and a podcast… found this great episode with the Chief Economist and Director of Impact & Economics (what a great title) Hans Stegeman at Triodos Bank. If you work in #sustainablefinance and are looking for inspiration on how to have real positive impact, give this a listen 🎧 https://lnkd.in/gZ4T8CZB And check out their very comprehensive #impactreporting (not just for reporting’s sake but used to drive continuous improvement) - https://lnkd.in/gMSsRNyk)

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