Creating Brighter Futures for Children and Women in Need with B1G1

At Universal Networks, giving back is part of how we operate every day. Through our ongoing partnership with B1G1, every customer order contributes to meaningful, real world impact. It helps support communities and individuals who need it most.

This quarter, we have focused our giving on initiatives across the UK that provide vital support to people facing difficult and vulnerable situations.

Give a Buddy Bag to a Child in Crisis

Children fleeing violent or unsafe situations often arrive with nothing but the clothes they are wearing. Buddy Bags provide essential items such as toiletries, pyjamas, underwear, a book, a photo frame, and a teddy bear, giving children something personal and comforting in a frightening time. Each bag helps restore a sense of security and care, supporting children as they start to rebuild their lives.

Here are some of the ways this project helps children:

• Provides essential items for emergencies
• Offers something personal they can call their own
• Supports children fleeing violent or unsafe situations across the UK
• Helps restore a sense of security and care during a difficult time

Read more about this project here.

Provide Holistic Support to Migrants and Women Refugees

This project helps migrant and refugee women gain confidence, improve English, and access education or work opportunities. One to one coaching, English classes, and group workshops provide practical skills and peer support, while childcare and transport assistance ensure full participation. This programme empowers women to take positive steps toward independence and brighter futures in a number of ways:

• One to one coaching and personalised action plans
• English language (ESOL) classes and practical skill development
• Group workshops for wellbeing, employability, and life skills
• Support with childcare, transport, and learning materials
• Trauma informed guidance and safeguarding throughout

Read more about this project here.