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Embracing the Beauty of the Wait
Kieran Murphy | 20th December 2024
With Christmas just days away, the season of Advent is drawing to a close—but there’s still time to pause and soak in the beauty of this sacred period. It’s not just about rushing towards the big day; it’s about savouring the journey and reflecting on the deeper joys that Advent holds.Rediscovering the Purpose of AdventAt its heart, Advent is about
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Project Hope 2024
Kieran Murphy | 30th November 2024
Fuel the Future – Empowering Our Teenagers This DecemberDecember is here, and with it comes an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people across our community. Project Hope, our annual matched giving campaign, is back – and this year, our focus is on building something incredible for our teenagers. Every pound don
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Beat the Winter Blues
Kieran Murphy | 15th October 2024
How Young People Can Stay Mentally Strong as Seasons ChangeAs the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, many of us start to feel a bit out of sorts. For young people, these changes can have a bigger impact than just needing a warmer coat. Seasonal shifts can affect their mental health in surprising ways—sometimes sparking anxiety, low mood, or
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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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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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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 LeadCalling All Change-Makers: Shape Young Lives as Our Early Interventions Lead!Are you ready to be the architect of transformation in young lives, especially at the crucial primary school level? We're on the hunt for a dy
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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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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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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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Conquer Mount Everest for a Cause
Kieran Murphy | 20th May 2023
Join Us in an Epic Challenge!"Over the past few years, we have embarked on extraordinary endeavors to make a difference, raise funds, and create awareness for the impactful work of Phase. And guess what? This year is no exception!On Friday, June 9th, starting at 10 am and continuing until Saturday, June 10th, 10 am, I, along with you (hopefully!),
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Advent
Kieran Murphy | 10th December 2022
As we make our way through Advent, I wanted to share a few thoughts on what I see as the joy of this special time as a seasonof wating.The joy of Advent is a time of anticipation and preparation leading up to the celebration of Christmas. It is a time for many Christians like myself to reflect on the coming of Jesus into the world, and to prepare o
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Project Hope
Kieran Murphy | 28th November 2022
This December sees our matched giving campaign Project Hope happening again. Through the very generous support of our funders, we are able to see every donation to Project Hope in December doubled! That's right, every £1 donated gets doubled up to £5000 - so we can raise £10,000 in total!What is Project Hope for? Over the past few years we have slo
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20-20
Kieran Murphy | 16th September 2022
You may well be shocked to realise that Phase has been working with children and young people for 20 years! A truly amazing and fantastic feat, yet it doesn't stop there, we want to do even more to help young lives thrive, and that's where you come in!Over this year we are aiming to raise £20,000 which will enable Phase to expand our team, reach mo
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The struggle is real
Kieran Murphy | 18th February 2022
A recent BBC News article reported a huge rise in severe mental health difficulties in children and young people in the past year, sadly this is a statistic that is very true and close to home.Over the past year we have seen an increase in the number of children and young people needing support through mentoring. Thankfully for many this has provid
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