
Annika Howard
Posts by Annika
A small conversation can make a big difference
4th Feb 2021
It’s Time to Talk Day today, which is an opportunity to get the whole nation talking about mental health. This year’s theme is ‘the power of small’, because a small conversation about mental health has the power to make a big difference. We know, from our members, that many of… Read More
Bank Workers Charity
1st Feb 2021
We talked to our member, The Bank Workers Charity (BWC) to learn more about the organisation, what they do and the difference they have made to people’s lives. What do BWC do? BWC help current and former bank workers and their families in the UK. They provide advice, expert support,… Read More
Support available for veterans and armed forces personnel
29th Jan 2021
We talked to The Association of Charitable Organisations (ACO), the UK umbrella body representing charities that give grants to individuals, to learn more about how their members have helped armed forces personnel, veterans and their families and how to signpost people contacting your helpline to access their support. Benevolent funds… Read More
GlobalARRK: Together we can support stuck parents
30th Nov 2020
Our member, GlobalARRK, is the only charity that specialises in supporting stuck parents worldwide. They talked to us about their work and the support they provide. GlobaARRK Our mission is to prevent international custody disputes and to reduce their devastating impact on children and parents. We do this by raising… Read More
Five-year helpline upgrade in five months
25th Nov 2020
At this year’s Helplines Partnership AGM, our first-ever virtual AGM, we heard from Lydia Okroj and Zara Gilmour, in our member showcase. They shared how, as Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline they have responded to the pandemic, brought in huge helpline infrastructure changes and support their staff team’s… Read More