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Lloyds Bank Foundation Supports NFDIS
New Forest Disability Information Service (NFDIS) is delighted to announce that the Lloyds Bank Foundation has awarded a grant of £25,000 per year for the next three years to support the charity’s work. The foundation will also provide practical support and further resources as the charity pursues its new strategy. Lloyds Bank Foundation for England…
Read MoreNFDIS joins New Forest Community Lottery
New Forest District Council has recently launched a community lottery to support local charities and community groups in raising funds to support their work. New Forest Disability Information Service (NFDIS) is pleased to have signed up as a member of the lottery and we invite you to play to support our charity. Tickets cost £1,…
Read MoreNFDIS founder’s amazing community service recognised in the King’s birthday honours
The founder and long-term Chief Executive of New Forest Disability Information Service, Jacki Keable, has been awarded the British Empire Medal for her services to charity and the community. In an intimate ceremony in the Charity’s shop in New Milton, surrounded by family, friends, colleagues and local civic leaders, the Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel…
Read MoreNew Chief Executive
We are delighted that Bob Lowndes has joined us as our new Chief Executive. Bob has many years experience in the voluntary sector and enjoys a positive track record in helping charities develop and grow. Bob said “I have been aware of the fantastic work of NFDIS for some time and am excited about the…
Read MoreThe end with a well earned pint!
Circumnavigation of the Forest raises £900 for disability charity Two Sway residents have raised more than £900 for New Milton-based New Forest Disability Information Service by walking around the perimeter of the Crown Lands of the Forest. The pair, Chandran Krishnasamy (Chan) and Mark Parker, started from the Silver Hind pub in Sway and walked…
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Read MoreWell Done Ladies of Trefoil!
The wonderful ladies of Trefoil kindly raised £640 for New Forest Disability. We would like to say a huge thank you! The money raised by Trefoil will contribute towards the purchase of mobility and accessibility equipment for some of the most disadvantaged families in the New Forest. As a charity, we rely heavily on fundraising…
Read MoreNew Forest Disability is a Finalist in the Brilliance in Business Awards 2023!
We are delighted to announce New Forest Disability has been selected as a Finalist in the Brilliance in Business Awards 2023! This is a fantastic achievement in itself as there were a large number of nominations this year. Of the 9000 businesses in the New Forest eligible to take part in our local awards, New Forest…
Read MoreNew Forest Disability is certified as a Disability Confident Leader
We are delighted to announce that in 2023, New Forest Disability became certified as a Disability Confident Leader. This is a step up from Disability Confident Employer, which we had previously attained, and the highest level of accreditation. It’s a fantastic achievement for us and means that we can continue to demonstrate that we employ…
Read MoreNew Forest Disability celebrates after receiving notification of National Lottery funding!
New Forest Disability based in New Milton is celebrating securing funding to enhance their Disability Benefits Advice and Advocacy Service from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK. Our Disability Benefits Advice and Advocacy Service will use their funding to provide advice and assistance to complete disability related…
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