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Why fair wages matter

fair wages

We are seeing a marked increase in the working poor coming to Colchester Foodbank for support. Many of these people work in Care. There’s one person that stands out in my mind.  I’ll call her Natalie. She is in her late 20s with a preschool aged daughter. She is studying Social Care at Anglian Ruskin […]

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10 Great Reasons to take part in Open Voice or to be a Community Inspirer

Open Voice Colchester

We are super excited to launch our Open Voice client engagement programme and our new Community Inspirer volunteer role. Research has shown that when people participate, have their say, share ideas, and shape positive change, it has numerous positive impacts.  Through participation in Open Voice and our Community Organising programme, we hope you may feel […]

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