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Third Sector Advent!
21. Unlocking the potential of overlooked talents and ideas – who knew that your wee brother was so good at wrapping presents!
22. Driving collaboration between public, private, and community sectors – Yuletide is for everybody!

Advent! 19. Supporting resilience in communities – when it all gets a bit much a wee local litter pick for some fresh air might be the answer.
20. Encouraging lifelong learning – this year remember that after a lifetime of buying your Dad liquorice allsorts that he doesn’t like liquorice.

Advent! 18. Providing creative outlets through arts, culture, and sport – do party games count as sport? I believe they do – charades at the next Olympics, please.
19. Supporting resilience in communities – when it all gets a bit much a wee local litter pick for some fresh air might be the answer.

Third Sector Advent!
16. Protecting the environment and promoting sustainability – recycle all that card!
17. Strengthening local economies by investing locally – well, let’s face it, there’s bound to be that extra spend for that missing box of chocolates on Christmas Eve at a local shop.

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Continued! 24 things that the Third Sector does that just echo with Yuletide goodness...
15. Mobilising resources quickly in times of need – quick! Out to the shed! Extra chairs required!

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Third Sector ADVENT!
12. Helping young people gain confidence - Denny Lads singing! – need I say more!
13. Bringing groups together to reduce division – look, your Big Cousin Bob will come if you just ask him this year.
14. Advocating for fairness – this year you’ll get ‘Mousetrap’ not socks!

TS ADVENT!
10. Trust and collaboration among local partners – you’re the best person to make up that playlist so in the spirit of partnership, do it!
11. Fair employment, and supporting training – now is the time to learn from your Auntie Betty how she does those amazing minced pies!

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Third Sector Advent
8. Wellbeing through social support – a good old game of ‘pass the parcel’ – no fighting!
9. Early intervention to prevent crises – be the one who intervenes and remembers to turn down the oven – crisis averted!

Third Sector Advent
6. Encouraging local leadership and empowerment – put your lights up early – Empowered!
7. Committed to heritage - we all have Christmas traditions we inherit – share them!

Third sector Advent - two more! 4. Supporting people who are dealing with hardship, or inequality – if you can help someone by being aware of others needs that’s a ‘Cracker’ of a thing to do.
5. Safe and inclusive spaces for just being yourself – it’s alright to celebrate Christmas your way.

Third Sector Advent! Two more!
2. It’s always about creating opportunities for volunteering and participation – give the present of volunteering.
3. An overall aim is surely getting more local voices into service decision-making – like a Carol Singer – get your voice heard!

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Today is World AIDS day ❤️

World AIDS day has been marked every year since 1988, to:

❤️ Fight the stigma of HIV/AIDS

❤️ Show solidarity with those living with HIV/AIDS & honour those we have lost to AIDS-related illnesses

❤️ Raise awareness of the testing, treatments & interventions available

For Advent - 24 Things that are Brilliant about the Third Sector!

1. Always up for innovation!

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Congrats to @homestartuk.bsky.social in Renfrewshire/Inverclyde for successfully taking home the ROCCO for Community Champion on Friday and it was great to recognise the amazing work of @activecommunities.bsky.social and St Vincent's Hospice too!

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