The south of Serbia suffers from high unemployment rates, especially amongst the Roma communities. Find out how our 2020 Christmas Appeal seed fund has helped launch businesses that will transform their communities.
Read MoreOn the surface it would seem foolish, launching our annual Christmas appeal in the midst of global turmoil. But “Hope for Broken Communities” is part of a much bigger vision for Relational Mission: to see millions of pounds invested to help millions of people in devastated communities around the world.
Read MoreOver half a million new business start-ups were registered in the UK alone in 2019¹, and less than half will survive their first five years².
That’s a shocking statistic when you consider the amount of time, money and hope invested that will never see a return. It’s even more devastating when you think of the men and women whose hard work wasn’t enough to make their businesses succeed.
Read MoreIn the 1800s, Joseph Rowntree used his confectionary business to transform the living and working environments of some of the poorest men and women in England. Imagine if this business model were to be multiplied around the world today?
Read MoreWar has meant much of Joseph’s neighbourhood has been bombed. Even before COVID, life had become a blur of blood, death and desperation. Despite this, Joseph and his church leaders have launched a bakery business with a view to feed and invest in their community.
Read More2020 is a year that we will not forget in a hurry. The global pandemic we are experiencing has added to a backdrop of ongoing war and famine for many. Huge numbers of people worldwide have died tragically, and millions have lost jobs and livelihoods. Communities are broken, losing hope, and for many there seems no end in sight. But the world is no without HOPE…
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