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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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Leading the Way: Leanne Takes Home the Leader Award 

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate our Services Director, Leanne Hignett, who has won the Leader Award at this year’s Lancashire...

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Advocacy Focus to Deliver Children’s Advocacy in Tameside

Advocacy Focus is delighted to announce that we have been awarded the contract to deliver Children’s Rights, Advocacy and Independent...

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A Major Change to Deprivation of Liberty: What It Means for Disabled People

A recent UK Supreme Court judgment has brought in one of the biggest changes to disabled people’s rights in a...

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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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