Check out your Company Bowl for anonymous work chats.
Compass Fosteringβs London team know the secret to a great regional meeting β food! π° Each team member brought in something nice, making for a lovely tuck in at the end of the meeting. (Most of the goodies were made from scratch!)
Looking to beat those January blues? Sure, we could bundle up for a chilly vitamin D hunt outdoors, blast our favourite tunes, or hit the gym. But let's be honest - nothing warms the soul quite like a fierce (yet friendly) battle of the bakes whilst also raising money for a charity close to our hearts, YoungMinds. Well done to our team in Syston who baked up a storm!
Behind the scenes shots from filming a very special Christmas message for our carers in the South. The team have learnt, practised, and now performed a BSL version of the 12 Days of Christmas. π Well done, everyone!
Our London team were treated to a festive masterclass last week, and tried their hand at wreath making. We think they look brilliant! Great work, Team London π
π’ We are finalists! π We are thrilled to announce that our website has been nominated for a Lovie Award π in the category of "Websites & Mobile Sites - Family & Parenting" Now you can have your say too, by casting your vote for us! β¨ Click here to show your support β‘οΈhttps://loom.ly/JFaydNs π€π€π€
π₯ Busy day "on set" shooting with Conteur interviewing members of our recruitment team and two of our brilliant carers (who dropped everything last minute to attend - we cannot thank you enough! π€©) We really do have the best team π and we can't wait to share the refreshed videos - and maybe a few bloopers!
Melaku was just 12 years old when he fled his home - alone, scared, and unsure of what the future would hold. After an arduous and often dangerous journey, Melaku found safety in the loving home of a Compass Foster Carer. Click below to read his full account. π
A huge congratulations to our May REACH Award winners from each service! π As part of our retention & engagement strategy, these monthly awards let every staff member nominate someone who deserves recognition, no matter how big or small the act. β€οΈ
This LGBTQ+ History Month, we're proud to be supporting @aktcharity! π Akt hosted an informative talk for Compass on February 21st to raise awareness on LGBTQ+ youth homelessness, and in turn, we're aiming to raise Β£3000 for them. π€β€οΈ βAlmost one quarter of all young people facing or experiencing homelessness identify as LGBTQ+, and 78% of those cite rejection or abuse from their families as what has led them to being so.β Help us make a difference by donating to the link below today! π£ https://donate.supportedgiving.com/qr/572BgJznUrAp
Busy day of planning for our GRACE Anti-Racism strategy at HQ! Lots of fresh ideas and exciting collaboration with Black Foster Carers Alliance CIC! Watch this space!