Job Title: Transformational Coach (Burnley and Pendle)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (fixed term contract until 31 December 2022)

Salary: NJC point 14 (£23,080) to 19 (£25,481)

Responsible to: Adult Projects Lead

We have an exciting opportunity to work as a Transformational Coach on the Age of Opportunity project. This is part of the Building Better Opportunities (BBO) project for Lancashire, funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund.

We are looking for someone who has significant experience of working with BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) communities, in particular older people. The successful candidates will understand the communities they will be working within (Pendle and Burnley) and the barriers to engagement BAME communities may face. Fluency in languages such as Urdu and Punjabi would be advantageous.

Age of Opportunity is a multi-partner project that aims to support people aged 50 plus who are most at risk of exclusion from the labour market. The project works with people to identify, reduce and/or remove barriers to engagement with the aim of supporting them back into education, employment and training.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with individuals that services typically fail to reach. You will have knowledge of employment related support, have excellent communication skills and have good attention to detail.

We offer a workplace pension scheme, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), a sick pay scheme, paid emergency time off to care for dependents, regular supervision, and a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Please note: Lancashire Mind is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly candidates with lived experience of mental health conditions who fulfil all the criteria within the person specification. Due to the focus of these roles, applicants from the BAME community, and those who can speak Punjabi, Urdu or Bengali would be advantageous.

Deadline for applications: 9am on 6 December

Interviews will be held on 15 December via Zoom

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Lancashire Mind

This is an exciting new role at MRF reporting directly to the Director of Research, Evidence and Policy (REP). It has been created to help transform the way people engage with data about meningitis at a global level.

The role will form part of the Research Evidence and Policy Team along with the Director, Senior REP Manager and Research Project Manager. There will be significant cross team working with the Communications, Advocacy and Support Team.

The successful candidate will focus on the Meningitis Progress Tracker (MPT) which is the official communication tool chosen by the World Health Organization to showcase progress against the new Defeating Meningitis by 2030 global roadmap, ratified at the 73rd session of the World Health Assembly in November 2020.

The candidate will personally lead on developing engaging, user-driven content; liaising with and managing relationships with external data providers; and ensuring data integrity of the MPT. In addition, the candidate will use the opportunity provided by a 3-year software and support grant from the Tableau Foundation to help teams across MRF present performance data in meaningful and engaging ways to help demonstrate impact of the organisation.

This is initially a 12-month contract, with the potential to be extended.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate as we look to develop and grow an already successful region within London, South East and the East of England.  The post will provide support for our fundraising families and individuals in the region, drive new opportunities through our fundraising campaigns as well as building up our volunteer network through new and established Fundraising Groups.

You will need a flexible approach to your working hours as the role will require evening and weekend work.

You will manage supporters and volunteers within the local community creating an impact by maximising financial contributions and raising awareness of fundraising, for Muscular Dystrophy UK.

Applicants

The successful candidate should have:

• Experience in the development of fundraising supporters and volunteers, with excellent management and communication skills.
• Good experience of recruiting, managing and motivating supporters and volunteers

Expectations in the role

• To recuit new supporters, volunteers, and fundraising groups to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy UK
• Spending most of your time out in your geographical regions to actively engage with supporters and volunteers
• Putting relationships at the heart of your work, through on-going re-engagement and the building of new networks

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

About us

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 70,000 children and adults in the UK.

Benefits

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, and an employee assistance programme.

   

In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button and send your CV with a covering letter detailing why you are best suited for the role.

*Unfortunately due to the high volume of applications we receive we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful

Shared Lives Plus is the UK membership charity for more than 6,000 Shared Lives carers, 150 Shared Lives schemes and a growing network of over 25 local Homeshare organisations. Our vision is a kinder, stronger society built on sharing our lives and our homes. We help build communities where everyone lives a full life, regardless of the support they need. We do this by turning Shared Lives and Homeshare into thriving, mainstream options, with all the right structures in place to support and guide those who want to share their lives and homes.

Membership Support and Engagement Manager

This is an exciting new role to manage our support to carers and schemes across the UK.  Shared Lives Plus helps our members to come together to develop the sector to survive and thrive, influencing local and national policy makers and providing support, training, events, resources, reserach programmes and access to insurance.  High quality advice and information is given Shared Lives members on a range of issues through our website guidance and online forums, conference and webinars as well as specialist legal and benefits advice.

Job Duties Include:

• To lead and manage our support and engagement for Shared Lives Plus members
• To plan, co-ordinate and help deliver the Shared Lives Plus events calendar including webinars, regional meetings and annual conference.
• To promote, develop and monitor take up of Shared Lives Commitment to Quality.
• To keep up to date with relevant legislation or system changes which impact on Shared Lives Plus carers and respond accordingly.

Full job specification is attached.

The sucessful candidate will be educated to degree level or have relevant experience which demonstrates equivalent ability.  Line management experience is essential along with experience developing and working with quality assurance and related programmes.  Experience making presentations to a varierty of audiences along with event planning including virtual platforms is essential.

The role is flexible (with travel around the UK and regular meetings in our Head Office in Liverpool).

Initial interviews will be held on the 8th December 2021,   with final interview process taking place week commencing 13th December 2021.

“I can't describe how much I appreciate support Dash gave me. From the very first minute I felt I am not alone. They made me believe in myself again and build up my confidence back, while supporting me through this horrible, difficult and life changing period of time”.[Young Mum of two]

In 2020, DASH had over 1,000 calls to their helpline and supported 436 local clients through advocacy and outreach services. They also supported 44 women and 45 children in their 3 refuges, who have fled across the country from abuse. DASH helps victims access free legal assistance and their programmes help women, men and children/young people recognise tactics of abuse, so they can feel more empowered and break the cycle of abuse. Do you want to join this incredible organisation and raise vital funds to help STOP Domestic Abuse within your local area?

The role of Community Engagement and Supporter Care Manager is a brand new role to the charity and by joining the team in this capacity you will play an integral role in DASH’s engagement across the local community in South Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire. The post-holder will be the central point of contact for all non-grant supporters of the charity, including all those who have given, or might give, to the charity. The role will be varied and interesting and will involve communicating the charity’s fundraising ‘case’ via social media, key relationship development, donor management, crafting of newsletters, storytelling and the regular co-ordination of local engagement activities. As Community and Engagement Supporter Care Manager you will drive the awareness of the organisation within the local area, raise invaluable funds to enable the running of the service, and play a vital role in conveying the impact of this incredible organisation.  

DASH is passionate about providing the best possible ‘supporter care’ to the friends, families, businesses and community organisations that are donating and working hard to raise money for the charity’s work – are you the right person to step into this role and play a vital part in making this happen?

To be considered for this role you should come to us with either a background in fundraising or from a customer-facing and sales environment.  We are looking for a person with warmth, charisma and enthusiasm. A strong and confident communicator, you should have the ability to develop relationships with ease and be passionate about treating supporters with the respect and care that they deserve.  You must be a good team-player with great administration skills, an eye for detail and perhaps most importantly a genuine passion for the work of this invaluable organisation.

In return for your skill and commitment DASH will offer flexible working hours (minimum 22.5 hours, maximum 35), 25 days holiday plus bank holidays pro-rata, mobile phone, pension as well as training and coaching from our expert fundraising advisors - Nova Fundraising.

The role will close on 19th November but early application is advisable as the position may close when we have a sufficient number of suitable applications.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with Kinship, the leading kinship care charity in England and Wales.

Kinship works to inform, support and empower kinship carers, providing tailored support (both in home and community settings), and connecting carers via their national community and local support groups. They also support professionals to understand kinship families and improve support for them, and research and campaign for continued systemic change.

At an exciting time of growth, Kinship is now looking to appoint an experienced Content and Engagement Manager to support in the delivery and national scaling up of a new Peer-to-Peer Support Service. It will be your job to create user led content ensuring everyone understands what the service is and how they can get involved.

Funded by the Department for Education, the Peer-to-Peer Support Service is a new £1 million national initiative, delivering peer support groups for kinship carers through face to face and digital channels across England.

This is a game changing service for kinship carers and builds on Kinship's 10 years' experience of developing peer support groups, as well as a successful pilot of a regional support group network model in the North East. There are strong digital ambitions across the organisation and this is a key position to bring those to life. Reporting to the Associate Director of Peer Support you will play a pivotal role in creating fantastic user led content which is co-designed by kinship carers, colleagues and local authorities.

You will take editorial ownership for content on the new microsite and e-Learning platform and work closely with the Digital Project Manager to creatively enhance them with film, imagery and podcasts. You will play a critical role in ensuring accessibility and that the tone and voice reflects the audiences which Kinship serves, notably kinship carers and also working collaboratively with local authorities. Other outputs include the development of toolkits and a monthly e-newsletter, all conducted within an engaging and collaborative way of content development.

About you:

This is a unique opportunity for a creative, curious and collaborative content and engagement specialist to drive high levels of interest and interaction with this transformational support service.

To apply for this role, you will have a proven track record of producing authentic and impactful content for a range of audiences and platforms. With a 'sustainability' mindset you will see the bigger picture and longer-term potential of your work alongside a passion for trying new things to amplify the voices of kinship carers you will represent.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please initially submit your CV (in Word format). Suitable candidates will then be contacted and will be asked to complete a tailored supporting statement (cover letters are not required at this stage).

Please note, this role is initially offered as a 12-month fixed term contract (likelihood of extension, dependent on funding). Please, only apply if you are available asap, or have no more than a one month notice period.

First stage interviews to take place - week commencing 13th December.

This has been developed to shape how the charity works in partnership with others to raise funds for Friends and Families. You will work alongside our CEO, marketing & communication lead and Board of Trustees you will lead the development of our fundraising strategy with a specific focus on building corporate partnerships, community engagement and individual giving.

Please note: we may close this role at any time if we receive a high number of applications, therefore early applications are encouraged.

About the role:

The successful candidate will work closely with the head of fundraising and the fundraising officer to implement Frontline’s annual fundraising plan, taking specific responsibility for researching and engaging new corporate, trust and foundation funders, developing strong relationships and writing thoughtful and creative funding proposals. They will also be responsible for managing a number of key existing accounts, and ensuring a high level of engagement with Frontline. The successful candidate will support the rest of the team in identifying new donors and new sources of revenue, including but not restricted to HNWI, event fundraising and small donor programmes. The fundraising team is supported by the marketing, events and communications staff of the external relations division. 

A little bit about you:

We are looking for an experienced fundraising professional with a strong belief in and enthusiasm for Frontline’s aims and mission. You will have significant experience of winning corporate or trust grants, including five-figure partnerships. You are a strong writer who is able to craft creative and imaginative funding proposals. You will also have proven prospect research and relationship building skills, with the ability to influence, persuade and network with a wide range of stakeholders at different levels of seniority.

You can find out more about this role in our job pack.

Our commitment:

We believe that diversity makes for a stronger team and want our organisation to better reflect the communities we serve. Therefore, we are actively seeking applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds for this role. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities. Please let us know how we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you by emailing our People team which is found on our current opportunities page.

We only accept applications through our non-biased recruitment website, Pinpoint.

Our vision is to ensure all young people in Ealing can access the opportunities and support they need to grow up and lead happy and safe lives, fulfil their potential and become a valued and listened to part of the local community. We aim to achieve this by working with, and in, the community to empower small, local charities to thrive and flourish.

We are looking for a dynamic and friendly individual to drive forward our member engagagement and youth voice panel to develop a strong, sustainable and progressive youth sector for children and young people in the London Borough of Ealing.

Main Purpose of the role:

• To develop membership with voluntary groups working with Children and Young People within the borough of Ealing
• To develop engagement and communications with the members and improve the range of services offered to members
• To grow and manage YEF’s ‘Ealing Young Champions’ youth voice project
• To develop and oversee YEF’s impact measurement

Location: Coram’s Fields, Kings Cross

Salary: £36,000-£38,000

Hours: Full-time, 35hrs per week, some home working may be considered however, the majority of the role will be based on site.

Since its inception in 1936, Coram’s Fields has existed for one reason only, to provide a space dedicated to the children of London, where they can roam freely and safely in an environment that remains unique to this day.

85 years on, our work remains rooted in its founding principles however, over the eight decades since the organisation was established, the needs of the community for which we serve have changed considerably. As a result, our services have needed to evolve to tackle the many complex issues facing children and young people growing up, in what is a densely populated area of London, where 48% live in poverty and over 60% are on the children’s social care register.

Today, alongside the provision of a seven acre park, playground and sports facilities, we deliver a wealth of services that include; an under 5’s drop in, a thirty five place nursery, after school clubs, holiday schemes, a free – five day a week sports programme and youth programme delivered from our state of the art youth centre.

COVID-19 has had a profound impact on the charity’s finances and we are still in the process of recovering from the pandemic. Government grants, our most successful public fundraising campaign to date and generous support from trusts, foundations and grant giving bodies have provided a strong foundation for our recovery. More importantly, they have ensured that we have been able to continue to provide vital support to the hundreds of children that we work with every single week.

As we emerge from the COVID crisis, our main fundraising focus will be on increasing support through our new corporate programme, Connecting Futures, our major donor programme and through the growth of individual and regular giving, whilst maintaining and extending support from trusts and foundations.This is a challenging but hugely rewarding role and one in which you will be able to see the immediate impact of your success.

Our Connecting Futures programme has, since being launched in May 2021, secured support from a host of companies, ranging from London law firms to global media, construction and brand/lifetyle businesses. Alongside this, the success of our public emergency fundraising campaign in 2020, demonstrated the importance of Coram’s Fields to the local community and saw over 1,000 donors collectively raise over £110,000 to protect the charity’s future.

The opportunity to grow and develop our corporate partnerships and harness the support of the local community, to deliver life changing support for young people, and a sustainable income base for the charity, should drive your interest in the role.

As the principle fundraising resource, you will be adept at working under your own initiative however, your role as part of the Charity’s SMT will see you work closely with a committed senior team.

You’ll be joining an organisation with a strong history of delivering outstanding services for its beneficiaries and a staff team committed to changing the lives of young people for the better. A commitment to training, development and organisational wide support will ensure that you will be working in an environment created to enable success in all areas of your work, and one that balances opportunities for autonomy with clear strategic direction.

Your passion and commitment to the cause will be critical to your success, as will your ability to articulate with great confidence, the immeasurable impact that Coram’s Fields has on those that it serves.

You will be an ambitious professional, for whom the opportunity to shape the future of this unique organisation and make your own mark on it will hold huge appeal.

To apply, visit our website through the link at the top of the listing.

The final deadline for the role is 9am on Monday 6th December 2021 however, applicants should note that applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and shortlisted applicants may be invited to interview before the application deadline.

Coram’s Fields is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Coram’s Fields is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of all children and young people. All those applying for a role with the charity, are subject to robust safeguarding checks and will need to demonstrate clearly, their commitment to safeguarding. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and all post holders are required to register with the DBS update service.

Closing date: 5 December 2021 at 11.30pm

Do you have a good understanding of Manchester based services and community assets and experience of working in frontline services, ideally supporting people with multiple and complex needs or facing multiple disadvantages? Then join Shelter as an Engagement Worker – Changing Futures and you could soon be playing a vital role on the front line of a truly innovative programme.

About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the team

The Changing Futures programme is a £64 million joint initiative by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and The National Lottery Community Fund. The fund is for local organisations to work in partnership to better support those who experience multiple disadvantages, including homelessness, substance misuse, mental health  issues, domestic abuse, and contact with the criminal justice system.  We are working together as Changing Futures in Greater Manchester to improve the way that local systems and services work for adults experiencing multiple disadvantages. Bringing partners together from across Greater Manchester, we will use our learning to influence wider systems change, both locally and nationally. We’ll also support the initiative to provide early help support for adults facing multiple disadvantages via the ‘Bringing Services Together for People in Places’ scheme across four neighbourhoods in Manchester.

About the Role

This challenging role is all about helping disadvantaged individuals to access the support they need to live a healthy, safe, and fulfilling life. One of a team of engagement workers based in various community locations across the City who will hold their own caseload, you’ll be fully supported by a Team Leader that will line manage you. You’ll also get to contribute to the development of the programme and Shelter’s wider community priorities and work with internal colleagues to deliver our strategy. Fostering a culture of encouragement and peer support across the team and co-ordinating interventions provided by other agencies will be important aspects of the role. So too will developing, maintaining and coordinating effective working relationships with external agencies. And, when it comes to Identifying best practice and using learnings from the programme to inform other local service provision and create systems change, again, we’ll count on you to deliver.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About you

To succeed, you’ll need an appreciation of the barriers and personal difficulties faced by people accessing local services and an understanding of the wider challenges experienced by people with complex needs who have suffered trauma. You’ll also need experience of  representing an organisation on external steering groups, panels or forums, working with volunteers and promoting co-production in decision making. As comfortable managing multi-stakeholder relationships as you are working with autonomy in a community setting, you’re proactive and have great relationship building skills and the confidence to challenge the status quo. What’s more, you’re forward thinking and flexible and welcome the introduction of new ideas, methods, and processes. You’re also proficient using a range of IT tools, including case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Associate Director (Communications and Engagement)

The Associate Director, Communications and Engagement will lead Young Lives vs Cancer’s brand, marketing and communications strategy to ensure we can reach the children and young people with cancer who need us, raise vital money to fund our services and make real change in the system; through creative, emotive and effective storytelling.

Associate Director Requirements:

You will have substantial experience of delivering strategy through a multi-disciplinary Communications and Engagement function, incorporating brand, marketing communications, media and engagement. You will bring experience of developing brands and campaigns that are relevant, visible and effective, with a real understanding about the power of speaking with one voice through targeted content and channels that maximise engagement opportunities.

About Us:

When a child is diagnosed with cancer life becomes full of fear, for them and their family. Fear of treatment, but also of families being torn apart, overwhelming money worries, of having nowhere to turn, no one to talk to.

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we help families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. And you could be a part of the team making it happen.

What we offer:

In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme and season ticket loan.

We are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds, to join us and help improve the lives of children and young people with cancer and their families. We particularly want to encourage people from under-represented groups to step forward and apply to work or volunteer with Young Lives vs Cancer.

Young Lives vs Cancer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Location: Flexible
Contract Type: Temporary - 12 months (Maternity Cover)
Hours: Full Time, 35 per week
Salary: £65,000 per annum

Closing Date: 8 December 2021

You may have experience of the following: Associate Director, Head of Communications, Communications Manager, Internal Engagement, Copy Writer, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Internal Communications Manager, Employee Engagement, PR, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, etc.

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Includes Us 2 is a parent driven charity providing information and support services to disabled children and their families who live in the districts of Ashford, Folkestone & Hythe and Dover. 

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated manager who has the skills and expertise to ensure the future sustainability and growth of the organisation whilst maximising positive outcomes for children and young people with a disability or SEN and their families.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate professionalism and the necessary business skills to successfully manage the day to day operations of a small charity.  You will be required to manage a small staff team and have demonstrable experience of contract and performance management, fundraising and business development and knowledge of both statutory and voluntary services, preferably within the disabled children and young people sector. You will also be responsible for planning and delivering our short break activities for children with a disability and their families.  

Experience of working in a multi-agency environment would be extremely beneficial, as would experience of maintaining and developing partnerships in line with the vision and ethos of the charity. Previous experience of working in the not for profit sector would be advantageous. The post will require regular travel across Ashford, Shepway & Dover and occasionally across the whole of the County. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.

If you are excited about this role and feel you have the skills and expertise to support our small charity to grow, then please submit a completed application form (no CV's please) by the deadline of 7th January 2022.

Are you a natural relationship builder who loves engaging with supporters? Do you have experience of managing and developing projects from the beginning to end? Can you bring creativity, empathy and insight to your communications?

We're looking for a Senior Supporter Engagement Officer to join our friendly team, in this exciting new role for the charity. You'll have the opportunity to work with some of our most committed supporters, inspiring them to engage with and support our charity’s work. You’ll project manage a range of new and existing fundraising products and be able to shape and develop them to suit our supporter base. You’ll also analyse and evaluate our progress to ensure we’re always improving and offering the best experience to our supporters. Most importantly you'll be making a difference to the lives of people affected by bowel cancer as part of the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity.

In return for this, as well as your salary, you’ll be offered a range of benefits and flexible working options to make work productive and rewarding, which you can read about in our recruitment pack and job description. This role is flexible as to location, however you will need to travel to our London Hub regularly. 

We’re looking to increase the diversity within our team and welcome applications from anyone who has the skills and qualities outlined in the job description or who believes they have the ability to learn them fast. What’s important isn’t your level of education or the opportunities which you’ve had, it’s about you and how you seize the prospects ahead of you.