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I was happy to comment on this report for the Greggs Foundation. Moving forward if the Labour Party gets elected as the new government in July, and introduces free breakfast clubs in all primary schools then it would be worthwhile exploring how the government can work with existing charities such as Greggs Foundation , Magic Breakfast Kellogg Company and school catering companies to add additional value to Labour's commitment to ensure children are not too hungry to learn (secondary pupils are also hungry and a new report from the Nuffield Foundation showed the widening educational gap in this age group. Plus new research is showing the importance of the first 8000 days for child development). It is often forgotten or neglected that children and young people learn across the school day. The effects of breakfast consumption in terms of cognition varies according to the food consumed, but generally has worn of by late morning so the role of food across the school day needs to be considered both in terms of dietary intake but also in terms of cognition, development, sleep and well-being. Planning food across the day in terms of cognition and learning, and the school curriculum will be the most effective approach.The question should not be breakfast or lunch. Rather how can we, by working together across organisations ensure that children and young people have a nutritious, balanced diet across the school day and wrap around school services, preventing double breakfasting and ensuring nutritious food is served at all times. A coherent and integrated approach that takes a gestalt view across the different interventions, including food education, the fruit and veg scheme, would be an important step to enable the Department for Education to plan food services into schools to support children's dietary intake, cognition and learning. If we are serious about school food providing a nutritional safety net that supports child development and learning then we need to take a coherent and integrated approach across the school day and wrap around school services.

In our latest blog, Huda, a Camden Giving panelist, shares her experience of helping to decide where funding should go. Instead of decisions being made by distant experts or wealthy donors, local residents like Huda choose how the money is used. This ensures that funding supports projects that directly address Camden’s most urgent needs. Discover how involving residents in decision-making leads to more impactful and relevant community projects by reading the full blog! 👇 https://ow.ly/wMZp50SWAij

Measure P grant applications are open . Here's how Fresno artists and nonprofits can apply

Kudos to the Center for Green Schools for their ongoing efforts to improve educational environments! A key element for successful grant writing is having a clear and specific goal for the funding request. The more precise your objective, the higher the chances of securing the grant. For instance, consider requesting funds to upgrade classrooms that currently lack mechanical ventilation, failing to meet even the minimum standards. The goal would be to transform these spaces to not only comply with the ASHRAE 62.1 standard but also to exceed the CDC's 5ACH guidelines and ASHRAE 241 standards, all at a fraction of the cost of traditional HVAC systems. Such a well-defined proposal can significantly enhance the success rate of a grant application. For more information on how Smart Air Defense could help turn your old school buildings into well ventilated buildings at a fraction of the cost of conventional HVAC, please visit https://lnkd.in/e6EtRdRs #SmartAirDefense #SurgicallyCleanAir #Cobalt #8ACH #HEPA #AtmosAir #BetterIAQ #IAQ #Schools #Students #Teachers #NetZero #SustainableIAQ #SmartAirDefenseTestPilot #Atmocube #QuantifiableIAQ #Doitforourchildren #EveryStudentCounts #EveryTeacherCounts #Schools #IAQ #IndependentIAQExperts #OptionsDesignedForYourSchool #DreamTeamCoalition #SafeTraces #veriDART #CDC #ASHRAE241 #ASHRAE 

While I sat comfortably at home 82,000 Coloradans lost power due to the weather. Hopefully, this is enough time to complete the application for those who were impacted. Also, this is the number one reason why we shouldn’t wait until the last-minute to turn in an application. Be sure to include systems design in your work 😉. I can help with that. Coaching to manage all the thoughts about time and mindset and other people. Workshops to plan, learn and execute. Group coaching to work with your team.

Nonprofits don't have a lot of resources. Budgets are tight. This week, I'll share some free resources to help. Reach out to your local community foundation. Council on Foundations has a great map at https://lnkd.in/gCHmqFv9, and there is almost certainly one in your region. Then, introduce yourself. Look on your community foundation's website for an online form for nonprofits. (Use their search option, if it's not obvious.) Learn the name of their program officer who oversees work that is similar to yours. If you can, send a well-written email BRIEFLY describing your work and impact. Ask for a BRIEF meeting by Zoom or phone so you can learn more about resources listed on their website for nonprofits like yours. Be specific about how they can help. Be thorough in looking over their website before you contact them. #nonprofit #fundraising

2024 System Change; Change begins in our Home, Communities and our Education system; People Before Products. Welcoming Committee It is a multidimensional concept. Is where we define ourselves -Who we believe ourselves to be. Welcome is like coming Home; Home is the place where you share culture and tradition. Home is where your body and mind feels it belongs, protected, loved. Home is not simply where we live; it's a state of mind where you feel most at peace. There is nothing more important than a place you feel good, safe, to feel more grounded and secure. A place where we can go as we are and not be questioned because your ideas or attitudes are the same as those of the people who live there. The place where you feel in control and properly oriented in space and time; It is a predictable and secure place, is the primary connection between you and the rest of the world. Welcome; Home, is a place you grow up wanting to leave, and grow old wanting to get back to. Home that our feet may leave, but your hearts forever stay. Home is where the heart is, the roots are.

As we celebrate 15 years of business, we are reflecting on the influential research reports that have changed the debate in SA. Our Empowerment Endowment report in 2017 showed that foundations established under BEE deals had been endowed R32.6bn to fuel education, community development and entrepreneurship. Read our analysis here: https://lnkd.in/eEQ-VDRr.