It's Olympics time!
James Gore | 26th July 2024
Happy Friday everyone! As many of you will know, today is extra special as the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics takes place this tonight! Fun fact - this evening’s opening ceremony will be the first to happen outside of a stadium with athletes parading in boats along the Seine. Hundreds of thousands of spectators are expected to line the stre
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Recharge Your Mind
Kieran Murphy | 19th July 2024
The Crucial Role of Rest in Mental WellbeingThis blog post is focusing on a topic that’s becoming increasingly crucial in our high-speed world: the importance of rest for mental wellbeing. As we juggle multiple responsibilities, understanding and embracing the value of downtime can profoundly impact our mental health and productivity.Why Rest Matte
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Connection in a Digital World
Molly Rackham | 17th June 2024
Last week was Loneliness Awareness Week, and this year the theme was ‘Random Acts of Connection’. In today's fast-paced and non-stop world, it can feel hard to have genuine human connections (or enough of them!). Technology can be awesome and can be an incredible way to connect with people, to have a sense of belonging and community, and to engage
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Mental Health Awareness Week - Moving more for your mental health
James Gore | 16th May 2024
Hey everyone, happy Friday! We’re coming to the end of the Mental Health Foundation’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Since 2001, the charity has promoted an annual week for people to focus on, learn about and discuss their mental health - from young people in school to professionals in the workplace. This year’s theme is moving more for your mental
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Meet Bethany
Molly Rackham | 7th May 2024
Hello everyone, I am Bethany, and I am a new volunteer starting at Phase. I am very happy to be undertaking my student placement at an organisation that has fantastic values and aims for young people while I complete my studies. I will be working at Phase primarily on Mondays helping with workshops, detached sessions and support groups in the local
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Stress-Busting Tips for Exams
Kieran Murphy | 22nd April 2024
As exam season approaches, feeling a bit anxious is completely normal. But fear not! It’s not just about hitting the books harder—it's about hitting them smarter. Let’s explore some top-notch strategies to manage your stress, maximise your study time, and smash those deadlines.Understand the EndgameBefore you even open your textbook or revision not
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Take on a challenge for Phase
James Gore | 25th March 2024
It's Easter weekend, spring has sprung AND for the first time ever next month is… *drumroll please* ...Phase Active April!!!Throughout the month we’re asking people to consider signing up for events or challenges taking place in the coming year from tough mudder to triathlon. To start the month and get us all in the spirit, I’m organising a gr
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Resilient Women
Molly Rackham | 8th March 2024
Today is international women's day, a day where we celebrate women in our lives who guide us, lead us and have a special place in our hearts as well as highlighting the groundbreaking work of women across countless sectors, there are so many lessons we can learn from them. At Phase, we are passionate about building resilience in all young peop
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Work with us
Kieran Murphy | 5th March 2024
We are currently recruiting to expand our team, see below for more information, how to apply and key dates.Early Interventions LeadWe are looking for an exceptional individual to help us extend our programmes and support to young lives with a key focus on primary schools as well as delivering to secondary schools. Could this be the right next step
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Empowering Young Minds: Setting Expectations for Success
Kieran Murphy | 1st March 2024
For the past two weeks I have had the privilege of working with nearly 70 6th form students as we've delivered a project to over 450 primary children equipping them to manage their emotions. I had high expectations of these sixth formers, they not only met these, but exceeded them. This got me thinking: A small sapling planted in fertile soil.
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Meet Martha, trustee
Kieran Murphy | 26th February 2024
Hi, I’m Martha and I have recently become one of the trustees at Phase. I’m currently the leader of The Hub Church in Hitchin (where Phase is based) which is an Anglican ‘fresh expression’ of church. This means that we’re like a traditional church but look and feel a bit different. When I’m not being a vicar, I love to get outdoors with my dog and
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Phase Mentoring
Molly Rackham | 5th January 2024
At Phase we are passionate about supporting young lives for a brighter day and a better future. We do a variety of work across Hitchin all pointing to this central mission we have. We aim to support their wellbeing and resilience, help young people to see hope, to be able to realise their value and potential, and ultimately thrive. One of the ways
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Project Hope: Doubling the Impact this December
Kieran Murphy | 24th November 2023
This December, brace yourself for an incredible opportunity to make a lasting impact! Project Hope, our matched giving campaign, is back, and it's all set to double your generosity. Thanks to the unwavering support of our gracious funders, every pound you donate to Project Hope in December will be matched, effectively doubling your contribution. Th
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Digital Wellbeing
Molly Rackham | 9th November 2023
Digital wellbeing may be a phrase that you haven't heard of before but you will definitely be aware of the impacts that technology and digital media are having on the world, both good and bad. There are so many positives to the digital sphere, it allows us to catch up with family on the other side of the world, to be entertained by Disney+ and
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Recharge Your Energy: Essential Tips for Quality Rest
Kieran Murphy | 2nd November 2023
Life as a whether young or old can be a whirlwind of responsibilities, deadlines, and social commitments. In the midst of it all, it's easy to forget the importance of rest. But getting quality rest is crucial for your physical and mental wellbeing. Here are 10 simple tips to help you rest well and recharge.Set a Consistent Sleep ScheduleYour body
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