@FairFrome

Helping people in poverty; #FoodBank, Furniture Bank, Food at Five, Holiday Hunger. Positive & practical solutions. Real People, Real Projects, Real Difference

 Frome & BA11 area
Joined June 2014
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There are still spaces available at our 3 #Frome events on Christmas Day. If you are in need of company, warmth, food & support you can sign up for a guest space at the Library or if you know of someone who would like to come along to the event pls email [email protected]
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Cold weather provision in #Mendip remains active this week ⚠️ Safe and warm accommodation is available for rough sleepers 🛏️ Please call 01749 677097 as soon as possible to access the service ☎️ Learn more here ➡️ mendip.gov.uk/swep
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#Mendip’s Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP) is ACTIVE due to the forecast of sub-zero temperatures ⚠️❄️🚨 Safe and warm accommodation is available for rough sleepers 🛏 To access the service, please call 01749 677097, as soon as possible ☎️ ➡️ mendip.gov.uk/swep
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Fair Frome retweeted
IFAN@IFAN_UK30 Nov 2022
If you're worried about money or are facing financial crisis you could find a 'Worrying About Money?' #cashfirst referral leaflet for your area - ifanuk.org/cashfirst
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Looking to buy a meaningful #Christmas Gift this year that supports our local #Frome community? @FairFrome will be selling Gift Cards designed by Donna Sarah at @cheeseandgrain charity fair this Saturday from 9am. Please go talk to the team and support their important work.
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It's #LivingWageWeek 🎉 We're celebrating our growing movement of over 11,000 accredited UK employers who choose to pay a real #LivingWage at a time when it's never mattered more. Join the movement: livingwage.org.uk/
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A charity is asking for urgent help to find a new home for its furniture bank after the old one flooded. Click 👉 bbc.in/3sUzhJ1 to hear @FairFrome telling @Claire7Carter how its furniture bank helps people in need and what kind of building the charity's looking for.
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Woooop here it is...👏 An imaginative & seasonal 5 Course Tasting Menu in aid of @FairFrome Optional wine flight - to accompany each dish. Book a table of 6 or more for a free bottle of fizz! Veg version avail. THURS 3 NOV 7pm BOOK NOW - bit.ly/3FHq4bu
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Fair Frome retweeted
IFAN@IFAN_UK23 Sep 2022
running costs escalate. Like many other anti-poverty charities we are calling on the Government to urgently address the policy-driven and deepening poverty crisis in the UK. The impact of inaction will be devastating for large swathes of the population. #CashFirst
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Fair Frome retweeted
IFAN@IFAN_UK23 Sep 2022
Today's #MiniBudget is woefully inadequate. More and more people are already being pushed into poverty and destitution and the Government's inaction means far worse is to come. Meanwhile our member food banks are struggling to cope with rising demand as donations fall and
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A book of condolence is available at the Town Hall for the people of Frome to leave their reflections of Her Majesty The Queen. Open Mon-Thurs, 9-5pm & Fri, 9-4:30pm. There is a further book of condolence at St John's parish church, which is open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.
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Fair Frome retweeted
IFAN@IFAN_UK2 Sep 2022
"A big worry of mine is the more we do and the more we take the slack, the more that we’re relied upon. And we’re not the answer. Bigger intervention is needed." @charlottemwhite @EarlsfieldFood2 @IsabellaMcrae @BigIssue #CashFirst bigissue.com/news/social-jus…
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Fair Frome retweeted
IFAN@IFAN_UK31 Aug 2022
As the cost-of-living crisis worsens, overwhelmed independent food banks fear they will not be able to meet demand this winter We urge the Government to introduce immediate and targeted #cashfirst support Our latest survey ➡️ifanuk.org/3Q05w2v @guardian @JoshHalliday
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@guardian30 Aug 2022
Guardian front page, 31 August 2022: Hunger fears as food banks warn stock may run out, plus Mikhail Gorbachev dies aged 91
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“Today's energy cap announcement will terrify many low-income families. Their budgets have been overstretched for months, and soaring prices will make it practically impossible to escape the tightening grip of poverty." - Our Policy Director Sara Ogilvie @sarzogz
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Are you, or someone you know, worried about the further increases in energy bills? Help is at hand with our free energy advice sessions. Whether a 1-2-1 phone call or at a drop in session make a real difference to your home and pocket. 🏠💰 Details ➡️ frometowncouncil.gov.uk/heal…
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Don't miss this Sunday's feel-good summery vibes at @morethanamarket! ⛱️🌞🍦 Local charities @activein_touch will be showcasing their life changing work supporting people facing isolation & @FairFrome raising funds for their vital work with a vintage hoopla & hook-a-duck. #Frome
The Frome Independent@morethanamarket2 Aug 2022
⛱ We've got bucketloads of summery activities happening on Sunday down at The Village Green, plus Active and In Touch will be spreading the word about their hugely important work ❤️ The Frome Independent, Sunday 7th August, 10am - 3pm 📷 Lee Elkins / Active and In Touch
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Are you struggling to pay the bills? 💰 You could be eligible for support with the cost of: 🍞Food 🚿Water 💡Energy 🏠Other essentials The Household Support Fund is designed to provide short-term urgent financial help if you're struggling. Learn more 👉 ow.ly/lRsV50JMMJr
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Exited to announce our first #summerschool #brass #music #Frome instruments provided ! Please share so we can fill all spaces @FromeNubNews @FromeCouncil @fromefm @FairFrome @FromeRotary @fromelocal @WHYwehearyou @WeLoveFrome @frometimes @Frome_Somerset @FromeStand @FromeCollege
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We presented @FairFrome a cheque for £250 tonight, proceeds from our #JubileeWeekend busks, donations from @asda @FromeCouncil @FromeNubNews @fromefm @FromeRotary @frometimes
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