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We are extremely proud of the work Advocacy Focus does to raise the profile of advocacy, highlight pressing issues in the sector, and promote positivity in our communities.

Keep up to date with what we are doing to champion change by checking out the below articles, news and blogs.

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Is Our Sector Part of the Problem?

A reflection from our CEO, Justine Forster. We are being asked to compete in what is, in effect, a race...

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Dazzle & Decadence: An Evening of Style, Sparkle and Stories 

This April, Advocacy Focus and Lancashire Women cordially invite you to an evening of glamour, fashion, and inspiration at Dazzle & Decadence. Hosted...

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Advocacy Focus Expands Services in Trafford with National Lottery Funding 

Advocacy Focus has secured 12 months of funding from the National Lottery to expand our community advocacy services in Trafford. ...

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Meet Abbie: Making a Lasting Difference in a Young Person’s Life

This Independent Visitor Day, we are excited to shine a spotlight on Abbie, who has been helping Elyssa* grow in...

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Advocacy Focus Chosen as NWEEG’s Charity of the Year

Advocacy Focus is delighted to announce that we have been selected as one of NWEEG’s Charities of the Year for...

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Advocacy Focus Awarded Warm Spaces Grant to Support Community Focus Hub

Advocacy Focus is delighted to announce that our Community Focus Hub in Burnley has been awarded a Warm Spaces grant...

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Advocacy Focus Named Employer of Choice at NWEEG Employee Voice Awards

We are delighted to share that Advocacy Focus has been named Employer of Choice at this year’s NWEEG Employee Voice...

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Advocacy Focus Turns Annual Report into Video Series

Advocacy Focus has done something different this year. Instead of publishing a traditional written annual report, they've created a series...

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My Journey as an Independent Visitor with Advocacy Focus

Since August 2023, I’ve been a volunteer with Advocacy Focus as an Independent Visitor. That means I meet up with...

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