I was struck this week by a quote I came across on social media. It said:
‘No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted’ – Aesop
An important premise to keep in mind on this day, the International Day of Charity. Every year, this day is observed around the world to promote and celebrate the spirit of giving, kindness, and philanthropy. Created by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in 2012, this special day has become widely celebrated across the world over the past decade.
Its prime purpose is to raise awareness and provide a common platform for charity-related activities all over the world for individuals, charitable, philanthropic, and volunteer organisations, both on local and international levels.
As a forward-thinking Community Interest Company dedicated to providing specialised financial, strategic and impact advice to organisations who want to make a difference, we celebrate this day with a renewed commitment.
Sonnet Advisory & Impact’s Commitment to Making a Difference
Sonnet’s expert team is fuelled by passion, compassion, empathy, and sense of social responsibility. We are on a mission to bring about meaningful positive change in society. Engaging with a diverse clientele is pivotal for us because it enables us to extend our impact beyond what we could achieve alone. By working with a varied group of stakeholders, we can create a more substantial change and meaningful influence on society and the environment.
Here’s a closer look at our approach:
- Encouraging all organisations in all sectors to be interested in and try to improve their impact – economically, socially and environmentally.
- Continuing to work at the vanguard of impact management, helping clients to understand their impact, tell their impact stories in compelling and engaging ways, and to develop measurement and governance models that work for them and their stakeholders.
- Identifying opportunities for systemic change, and working with groups of clients to pool their efforts towards achieving social and environmental improvement.
- Developing our support for transactions* that can bring in resources to deliver positive impact.
- Supporting organisations to developing, grow and change, including those needing to re-imagine delivery as they respond to constrained funding or shifting markets, and our forensic and valuation services.
- Without compromising client confidentiality to talk about and share what we learn so that others can get engaged with the opportunities we can see.
Click on the links below to find out more about how we can help your organisation to:
- organise for impact
- build sustainable partnerships, raise capital and generate income and develop your resources
- understand, improve and demonstrate the value you create
Inspiring Acts of Charity
As we celebrate International Day of Charity, it’s crucial to remember that everyone can make a difference, regardless of their resources or expertise. Just as the day’s purpose suggests, it’s an opportunity to do some good:
You can volunteer for your favourite charities, hold a fundraiser, donate some money or goods, or get involved in helping others – whether they are on your doorstep or further afield. It doesn’t matter how big or small the activity is, as long as the motivation is to help others and make a positive impact.
Remember, every act of kindness, no matter how small, could change someone’s life.
Kirsten Hopkins, Senior Consultant
* Transactions work includes activities and processes related to financial and business transactions, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions and other corporate deals, as well as forensic and valuation services.
