Hi there, welcome to Ategi's bi-monthly newsletter, bringing you stories from across Ategi's services! This is a very special festive, end of year edition!
Keep reading to hear from Kate Allen, Ategi's CEO; hear some updates from across Ategi, see some pictures from the Ategi festive get togethers and take a look at some shared moments from the people we support and our Shared Lives carers.
"It was also a big year for Ategi with lots of new faces joining the charity"
Read Kate Allen's, Ategi's CEO, end of year festive message. Kate talks about thee challenges of the festive period, reflecting on changes at Ategi in 2022 and her hopes for 2023.
Ategi updates
We want Shared Lives carers to have their say on the cost of living crisis
Shared Lives Plus is collecting information about Shared Lives carer pay and conditions in a survey.
Fill in the Shared Lives Plus survey here by 3rd Jan and you'll be entered into a prize draw to win a hamper!
Your voice matters, make sure it's heard
We're creating lots of opportunities for you to be part of making Ategi services better. You could become a co-production champion, join a forum or participate in one of our events.
If you're interested in getting involved, contact us on info@ategi.co.uk
Make sure you're protected this winter
Flu and Covid-19 vaccines help save lives and protect health and social care services.
Carers, people who live with individuals with a weakened immune system and people over 50 are eligible for a booster jab.
Find out about getting your jab.
Take a look at this lovely Christmas message from Allan and Charles!
Ategi's festive get togethers
Give your feedback
It was lovely to see so many of you at the festive get togethers over the last few weeks! If you came, or if you didn't, we'd love to hear your feedback on the events and what you'd like to see in the future.
£2.5k cheque donated at event
Ategi set out to raise money at its events this year through raffles and reaching out to organisations. At the Bucks event a £2.5k cheque was donated by John Lewis and Waitrose!
Look at photos from the events
We have lots of lovely photos from all the festive get togethers. To take a look head to our Ategi People pages on the website.
Festive shared moments
Lots of you have been sharing wonderful photos of what you've been getting up to this festive period. From Darren making Christingles at his local church, Charles showing off the Christmas decoration in his room, dressing up as elves to help Santa and many more!
Take a look at more pictures on the Ategi People pages of the website.
Fundraising news
The launch of the Ategi Wellbeing Fund
Following fundraising efforts from Ategi Support Worker, Wil, running the Cardiff Half, Ategi launched the Ategi Wellbeing Fund this year!
Pontypridd male voice choir perform at Ategi Giving Tuesday event
For Giving Tuesday this year Ategi invited businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf to join us at the Pottery pub and show their support for Ategi. The Pontypridd Male Voice Choir came along and put on an amazing show to help us raise funds for the Ategi Wellbeing Fund.
Could you fundraise for Ategi?
So far, Ategi's fundraising efforts have raised an incredible £3,390 - all of which will go towards the people Ategi supports. Sponsered runs, raffles at the festive get togethers and reaching out to big businesses.
Would you like to get involved?
Do you know someone that could be a Shared Lives carers?
Did you know the majority of our Shared Lives carers came to the role through hearing about it from another Shared Lives carer? It makes sense, it takes one to know one!
Do you know someone that would make a great Shared Lives carer? Do you have a network, group or community that would benefit from knowing more about Shared Lives? Help us tell more people about Shared Lives. We could provide you with leaflet or posters or even come and talk at an event. Contact Kitty on kittyt@ategi.co.uk
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