Hello to our newsletter readers, what a lovely edition we have for you this time. It’s full of really useful information and some fabulous articles from our Karten Centres.
The 2025 TechAbility Conference takes place on 19 November in Nottingham, I’m looking forward to seeing lots of you there. There’s a superb, packed programme, and I believe there may still be a few places available if you wanted to sneak in at the last moment, but you need to register swiftly. We have a BIG announcement to make at the Conference, no spoilers right now, but you don’t want to miss it!
In other news, a sub-group of the Karten Network Trustees met in September to consider funding applications. I’m delighted to say that funding was agreed for seven Karten Centres. Trustees will next meet in March to consider applications, if it has been more than three years since you last received Karten funding you may be eligible. In the first instance, please email dawn@karten-network.org.uk to discuss and to request further information.
Motor Neurone Disease Association 75 mile dog walk
I recently took part in the Motor Neurone Disease Association 75 mile dog walk in October fundraiser with my dog Cuthbert. I wanted to raise funds to help people whose lives are affected by Motor Neurone Disease, and walked in memory of a dear friend and colleague who lost her life way too soon to this dreadful disease. Also the Motor Neurone Association Uk is one of our Karten Centres and I am aware of the brilliant work they do.
Cuthbert is a 4 year old retired racing greyhound who joined our family in July. He has a real zest for life and loves his walks so it seemed like a great challenge for us. Cuthbert and I challenged ourselves to walk 150 miles in October, which actually was no challenge for him, but alongside full-time work some of which is away from home, it was a reasonable achievement for me.
The fundraiser closes on 10 November, so there are still a few days to make a contribution if you wish to support this fantastic charity – donations can be made via this link. Collectively, we have raised in excess of £250,000.
Karten Network Charity Trustee Recruitment
The Karten Network Charity is recruiting new Trustees. It is important that Karten Centres are well represented on our Board, if you think this could be an opportunity you are interested please email dawn@karten-network.org.uk for an informal conversation about the role.
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