Welcome to our first Philanthropy blog of 2024, a series in which we invite different voices to contribute to conversations about philanthropy, what this looks like and what it means to different people. This month, we are delighted to introduce Ruth Jackson from Stewardship – Stewardship connects Christians who feel called to give, and provides support in their giving.   At Stewardship we talk about being a place where those who are called to give connect with those who are called to go – what could be simpler? Yet our work supporting Christian philanthropists shows us that the act of gi ..read more

Leave a legacy. Change the world through shelter.   Have Your Will Written for FREE Today! The smile on a child’s face as they step into a home they can call their own for the very first time. A parent feeling relief knowing their family is protected by a secure, lockable door. The joy of a grandmother able to sleep safely for the first time in her life. A community able to thrive. Our supporters generously make all of this possible by leaving a gift in their Will, helping us change the world through shelter. In our last financial year, Habitat for Humanity Great Britain helped over 822,0 ..read more

Who Are Discount Promo Codes? Discount Promo Codes, is a dedicated voucher code website offering an array of discount codes to the public. Recognizing the financial challenges individuals face, especially in the realm of rising living costs, Discount Promo Codes have established themselves as a valuable and reliable resource for savings. What sets them apart is their selfless commitment to giving back, as they donate 20% of their monthly profits to various charities. Their unique approach combines helping people save money with a passion to raise funds for charitable causes. With a proud track ..read more

We are honoured to have our Christmas video appeal featured in UK Fundraising‘s breakdown of Christmas charity appeal films for 2023! Our Christmas appeal tells the powerful story of the forgotten homeless. Collaborating with spoken word poet and filmmaker Tomfoolery, our short film ‘The Invisible Man’ focuses on those who are homeless, often seen as ‘invisible’ while rough sleeping on the streets of Britain. Through this video, we aim to shed light on their struggles and bring attention to the urgent need for change: The Invisible Man – Tomfoolery x Habitat for Humanity GB You can view UK Fun ..read more

“We left the workshop feeling accomplished and proud of ourselves for what we had achieved and it’s the most wonderful feeling to know that this furniture will be given to people that really need it.” Author: Lucy Kidson I recently spent the day at one of our upcycling workshops that Habitat for Humanity Great Britain host as part of our Empty Spaces to Homes programme. These workshops are offered to groups of volunteers, often from a company or organisation, to come for a day out, where they will take old, donated furniture and transform them into high quality pieces to furnish our Empty Spac ..read more

Transforming Empty Spaces into Homes: Our Commitment to Preventing Homelessness   At Habitat for Humanity Great Britain, we are dedicated to addressing the challenge of homelessness prevention head-on. Our Empty Spaces to Homes programme is an exciting initiative that breathes new life into empty, disused, or dilapidated properties, ultimately transforming them into safe and decent homes for those in need.     We’ve been piloting and perfecting the Empty Spaces to Homes model over several years. By collaborating with other organisations that require our expertise in property re ..read more

Our guest blog this month comes from Ninne Court, a student from American School of London who joined Habitat for Humanity GB as a volunteer this summer. Ninne explores the concept of catalytic philanthropy, and how it can drive innovation.   Catalytic Philanthropy: What is it and how will it change the face of charity?  Catalytic Philanthropy – a seemingly odd pairing of two words, but one that may revolutionise the way charity works.   What is it?  Many of us have donated money to charity before. We see the act of transferring funds from one account to another as a good d ..read more

Meet Grace Grace lives in Machakos, Kenya, and is a widow. She is 61, and has a number of health problems, including high blood pressure – but this doesn’t stop her helping to raise her two grandchildren. Their mother, Grace’s daughter, is a single mother, and the family survive on the small income Grace’s daughter earns from seasonal, menial jobs, working while Grace cares for the children. Their house – made from mud and corrugated iron sheet – is too small. They are grateful for the help of their neighbours, who do what they can to support with food and medicine. Grace did the best she coul ..read more

The REACH Supported Internship Programme The REACH Supported Internship Programme (SIP) is a one-year preparation programme in Great Britain for students with learning disabilities.  Learners must have an EHCP (Education Health and Care Plan), be aged between 16–24, and in their final year of education. SIP works closely with Habitat for Humanity Great Britain on work-place skills which optimize the possibility of success in future paid employment.  Learners are supported on site by a Job Coach who monitors their progress and development of practical tasks as well as softer skills su ..read more

Trusts and Foundations play an important part in philanthropic giving, contributing billions each year to charitable causes. However, they are often perceived to take a traditional approach, involving involve strict guidelines, rigid structures, and top-down decision-making. However, a transformative shift is underway – one that places trust at the core of giving, and values that collaboration, transparency, and empathy. Our guest blog this month comes from Janis Petzinger PHD, Research Fellow at Centre for the Study of Philanthropy and Public Good, who explores how trust-based philanthropy ca ..read more