For the wonderful readers of my blog last year, you will know just how much I pushed myself to give back to others, raise awareness and money for much needed causes whilst cracking my first full year as a freelance consultant. It was all going on. I am so very proud of all I achieved […]
At this very moment in three weeks time I, along with nine other magnificent people, will be boarding a flight to Kampala in Uganda to volunteer with the charity Retrak. Retrak reaches out to the children who have been forgotten by their communities, children who have no one else to turn to. Their work and […]
On 30th July 2016, Live Your Life Day, I was launched out of a plane at 15,000ft, facing my fears of planes and heights, all to raise money and awareness for Team Margot and Retrak Charity. Firstly, I need to explain what Live Your Life Day is all about. On the weekend over 30th July, […]
Well, that’s not strictly true. I still do, but this is more important. Over 37,000 people worldwide need a Bone Marrow Transplant. But first, they need to find a matching donor. On average, only half of those seeking a matching donor will ever find one. The odds of success fall to just 21% if the […]
I’ve raised £1500 in the last 3 months. That is almost 50% of the way to smashing my target. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. To each and every single one of you who has donated, you have melted my heart. There has been so much angst of late yet your faith in humanity is strong. In […]
For dear readers of my blog, you will know that I am spending this year, and many more to come, giving back. Whether in a professional capacity, collaborating on all things people stuff, or directly for charity and causes close to my heart. Pay it forward is an incredibly important thing for me to do. […]
With 98 days to go, before I head to Africa to volunteer for 8 days, I am so thankful to be surrounded by awesome people. That’s you! Big loves to Amanda Arrowsmith for pushing me over my 50% mark for Retrak Charity. £1005.00 raised. I am blown away! Not wanting to just do the bare […]
Updated: 27th May 2016 On 21st April I learned that I had been selected to be one of ten people people chosen to go to Uganda to help street kids have a chance in life. You can read more here on why I applied and here for the full insight into this wonderful cause. To volunteer […]
I have a busy few months coming up and I wanted to ask for your support. This year, I am supporting two very special charities and causes close to my heart: Retrak and Team Margot Foundation. In September I’ll be travelling to Kampala in Uganda with the #ConnectingHRAfrica team to help street children have a chance at having […]