We’ve partnered with The Fore who rigorously and transparently screen thousands of small charities and social enterprises (turnover under £0.5m) to identify those with exceptional leadership, innovative ideas and cost-effective solutions. The Fore then provides a wraparound package of unrestricted, multi-year grant-funding (up to £30,000) training, skilled volunteers, peer-to-peer networks and impact measurement.

​Each month, representatives from charities and non-profits funded by the Fore will come and share their missions and the specific challenges and problems they are facing. As they scale up, they need and want our help.

​This is a unique chance for Brave Starts members to donate time, energy, expertise or insight to organisations we know are making a considerable, positive difference.​

​MEET THIS MONTH'S SPEAKERS & CHARITIES:

​Safe Soulmates

​Safe Soulmates aims to end loneliness for neurodivergent and disabled adults by facilitating a fun social life where friendships and relationships can develop in a safe way.

​CJ Bowry, CEO & Founder @ Sal's Shoes

​Sal's Shoes collects donations of good-condition, pre-worn, outgrown shoes. Via their network of partners, they distribute these shoes to those who need them most. They have to date distributed over 6 million pairs in 65 countries around the world, including over 300,000 pairs in the U.K. over the last 12 months.

​Chloe Ford-Welman, Director @ The Haller Foundation

​The Haller Foundation helps rural communities in Africa to become self-sufficient in a sustainable manner. They provide poor and rural communities with the means and knowledge to have sustainable water and food security, access to basic healthcare and education and nano-financing to kick start income generating businesses. Typically, they work with a community for a period of 5-6 years to help them to get to a stage of self-sufficiency that is sustainable for future generations.

​By harnessing nature, education and technology, they strive to forge a more sustainable future for generations to come. They are actively looking for new trustees and a Chairperson to lead their board and oversee governance.

​Juliet Sanders, CEO & Founder @ Feeding Families

​Feeding Families is a charity based in North East England that offers support, hope and security to those experiencing food poverty.  Working closely with other organisations and agencies, they ensure that thousands of families in desperate need have access to their Emergency Food Boxes and support packages.

Alexandra Hanratty, CEO @ ReconnectED

​ReconnectEd is dedicated to empowering young people facing multiple vulnerabilities to flourish in mainstream school by addressing the root causes of school exclusion.  Their evidence-based trauma-informed emotion coaching programme aims to strengthen the well-being and resilience of young people at risk of exclusion, facilitating their active engagement in learning. Additionally, their personalised Training Programme provides secondary school leaders with tailored support to establish or improve the quality of internal alternative provision for vulnerable young people.

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