The FNN Harbour Foundation

25/08/2026

Could you help us support disabled people affected by domestic abuse?

FNN Harbour Foundation is a new charity supporting disabled people who are experiencing, at risk of, or recovering from domestic and emotional abuse, particularly people who may be isolated, housebound, or face barriers accessing traditional support.

We are starting from the ground up, and *we need your help to build this support*.

FNN is now part of the White Horse Community Lottery. Tickets cost just £1 per week, with 50p from every ticket bought in support of FNN going directly to FNN Harbour Foundation*.

You also have the chance to win prizes of up to £25,000

Every ticket matters to us. Ten people playing means regular income. Twenty people playing means more. And sharing this post costs absolutely nothing but could introduce FNN to someone who wants to help.

💜 Please choose FNN Harbour Foundation as your cause:

https://www.whitehorselottery.co.uk/support/fnn-harbour-foundation

If you aren't able to buy a ticket, please share this post. That alone could help us reach someone who can.

Together, we can help make sure disability is not a barrier to safety, support and connection.

FNN Harbour Foundation

Supporting disabled people affected by domestic and emotional abuse.

Players must be 18+ and physically located in Great Britain. Please play responsibly.

FNN Harbour Foundation is offering you the chance to win big prizes and help raise much needed funds.

23/08/2026

A new week, a new opportunity to connect.

Happy incoming week from all of us at FNN Harbour Foundation.

As we begin another week, we want to remind you that this community is not just about us sharing information with you. We want to hear from you too.

What are you thinking about?
What topics would you like us to talk about?
What experiences have shaped you?
What would make this community more useful and accessible for you?

Drop a comment. Share your thoughts. Start a conversation. Even a simple ❤️ lets us know you're here.

Every comment, every conversation, and every shared experience helps us understand one another better and build a stronger community.

Your voice matters. Your experience matters. And you belong here.

Have a gentle and positive week ahead. 💙🧡

21/08/2026

We need your help!

Fundraising & Grants Volunteer

Location: Remote / Oxfordshire

Time commitment: Approximately 2–3 hours per week, flexible
Organisation: FNN Harbour Foundation

About the Role

FNN Harbour Foundation is looking for a Fundraising & Grants Volunteer to help us identify suitable non-repayable funding opportunities and support the development of funding applications for our charitable work.

What You Will Do

Research relevant grants, charitable trusts and funding programmes.
Check eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
Maintain a simple funding-opportunities tracker.
Help prepare and review grant applications.
Gather information required for applications.
Help monitor application deadlines and outcomes.
Identify appropriate local and national fundraising opportunities.

What We Are Looking For
Good research and written communication skills.
Organised and able to keep accurate records.
Comfortable working independently on agreed tasks.
Grant-writing or charity fundraising experience would be helpful but is not essential.
Interest in disability, domestic abuse, inclusion or the voluntary sector.
Aged 18 or over and willing to provide references.
What You Will Gain
You will gain practical experience in charity fundraising and grant development while helping a developing charity secure resources for its work. A reference can be provided following satisfactory volunteering.
Reasonable agreed volunteering expenses may be reimbursed.
About FNN Harbour Foundation
FNN Harbour Foundation is an Oxfordshire charity supporting disabled people who may be experiencing, at risk of, or recovering from domestic or emotional abuse, particularly where isolation or limited mobility creates barriers to accessing support.

To apply: Please send a short introduction explaining your interest, relevant experience and availability.

Social Media & Communications Volunteer

Location: Remote / Oxfordshire

Time commitment: Approximately 2–3 hours per week, flexible
Organisation: FNN Harbour Foundation

About the Role

FNN Harbour Foundation is looking for a Social Media & Communications Volunteer to help us develop our online presence and raise awareness of our work supporting disabled people experiencing or at risk of domestic and emotional abuse.

What You Will Do

Create and schedule social media posts.
Promote FNN activities, events and campaigns.
Help create simple digital content and graphics.
Share relevant information and resources.
Suggest ideas for increasing our reach and engagement.
Help keep our social media pages current and consistent.

What We Are Looking For

Good written communication skills.
Confidence using social media platforms.
Some experience creating digital or social-media content.
Reliable and able to complete agreed tasks independently.
Sensitive when communicating about disability and domestic abuse.
Aged 18 or over and willing to provide references.

What You Will Gain

You will gain practical experience in charity communications and digital engagement while using your skills to support an important cause. A reference can be provided upon satisfactory completion of volunteering.

Reasonable agreed volunteering expenses may be reimbursed.
About FNN Harbour Foundation

FNN Harbour Foundation is an Oxfordshire charity supporting disabled people who may be experiencing, at risk of, or recovering from domestic or emotional abuse, particularly where isolation or limited mobility creates barriers to accessing support.
To apply, please send a short introduction explaining your interest, relevant experience, and availability.

20/08/2026

DISABILITY 101: Let’s talk about disability.

Disability is not one experience, and there is no single way to be disabled.

Some disabilities are visible. Others are not. Some are lifelong, while others may be temporary or fluctuate from day to day. What matters is that every person deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and understanding.

Sometimes the biggest barriers are not the disability itself, but inaccessible spaces, assumptions, stigma, poor communication, and a lack of understanding.

A few things we can all do:

• Ask rather than assume.
• Listen to disabled people and their experiences.
• Respect individual needs and boundaries.
• Think about accessibility in everything we do.
• Challenge language and attitudes that create stigma.
• Remember that disability does not define a person's abilities, ambitions, or worth.

At FNN Harbour Foundation, we believe awareness is an important part of creating safer, more inclusive communities.

Learn. Listen. Include.

14/08/2026

We’re looking for an Active Trustee*

FNN Harbour Foundation is a newly established Oxfordshire charity supporting disabled people who may be experiencing, at risk of, or recovering from domestic or emotional abuse.

We’re looking for an *active trustee* to join our Board and help us strengthen the charity as we grow.

We’d particularly welcome experience in one or more of the following:

* Charity governance
* Safeguarding
* Domestic abuse
* Disability and inclusion
* Finance
* Fundraising
* Organisational development

The commitment is approximately *4–6 hours per month*, including meetings and occasional agreed tasks between meetings. Meetings can be held online.

This is a voluntary, unpaid trustee role, with reasonable expenses reimbursed.

Interested? Please send us a short introduction and your CV or summary of relevant experience to [email protected].

Please feel free to *share this post with anyone who may be interested.*

*FNN Harbour Foundation*
Supporting disabled people experiencing or at risk of domestic and emotional abuse.

12/08/2026

We did it. Harbour Connect is here.

There is something incredibly special about seeing an idea that started with a conversation, a vision, and a hope for something better become a real space where people can come together.

Our first-ever Harbour Connect has officially happened, and we couldn't be more grateful to everyone who joined us, trusted us, listened, shared, or simply showed up.

We know that joining a new space can take courage. For some, being seen, speaking openly, or even entering a room like this can feel frightening. That is exactly why we wanted Harbour Connect to exist.

A place where you don't have to explain everything.
A place where you can listen without pressure.
A place where your experiences are treated with dignity.
A place where you belong.

This is only the beginning.

We are listening, learning, and taking everything from our first session forward as we prepare to make October's Harbour Connect even better.

Thank you for helping us bring this platform to life.

Harbour Connect is here. And we're just getting started.

07/08/2026

Tomorrow could be the day you realise you're not alone.

If you've been thinking about joining but feel nervous, that's completely okay. You don't have to share your story, turn on your camera, or say a single word if you don't want to. Simply being there is enough.

FNN Harbour Connect is a safe, welcoming online space for people living with disabilities who have been affected by domestic or emotional abuse, social isolation, or who simply want to connect with others who understand.

Your safety and wellbeing are our priority. Our sessions are facilitated with safeguarding at their heart, ensuring everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.

🗓️ Tomorrow – Saturday, 8 August
💻 Online via Zoom

📧 Register: [email protected]

We would be honoured to welcome you.

💜 Whatever your story is, there is a place for you here.

05/08/2026

Maybe you've been thinking about joining... but you're nervous. We understand.

Taking the first step into a new space can feel overwhelming, especially if you've experienced trauma, abuse, isolation, or you've spent a long time feeling misunderstood.

We want you to know this:

You are safe here.

At FNN Harbour Connect, there is no pressure to turn your camera on. There is no expectation to speak. You don't have to tell your story unless you want to.

You are welcome to simply join, listen, and leave knowing that you are in a space where people understand.

Our sessions are facilitated with safeguarding at their heart. We are committed to creating a respectful, supportive environment where every participant is treated with dignity, compassion, and confidentiality. Your wellbeing will always come first.

Whether you're living with a disability, recovering from domestic or emotional abuse, experiencing isolation, or simply looking for people who understand, you belong here.

Sometimes the hardest part is clicking "Join."

It could also be the beginning of feeling less alone.

📅 This Saturday
💻 Online via Zoom

📧 Register: [email protected]

We would love to welcome you.

💜 Your story matters. Your voice matters. Even if today, you simply choose to listen.

30/07/2026

*💜 Hubba Connect – You're Invited 💜*

*Are you a person living with disabilities?*

Would you like to connect with others in a safe, welcoming and supportive online space?

Hubba Connect is a free online community hosted by FNN Harbour Foundation for people living with disabilities who have been affected by domestic or emotional abuse, social isolation, or who simply want to connect with others who understand.

Join us to:

💜 Connect with others in a respectful and supportive environment.

💜 Learn about services, resources and opportunities.

💜 Share your experiences if you wish—there is never any pressure to speak.

💜 Build confidence, friendships and a sense of community.

📅 *Friday 8 August*
💻 *Online via Zoom*
🎟️ *Free to attend*

Whether you join to listen, learn or share, you will be warmly welcomed.

To register or find out more, visit our website or send us a message on Facebook or via our email [email protected]

Please share this post with anyone who may benefit.

20/07/2026

Yesterday, millions of people celebrated the World Cup final with cheers, fireworks, parties, and loud celebrations.

For many, it was a joyful occasion.

But for some people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), overwhelming noise can be physically and mentally exhausting.

Loud environments may contribute to increased symptoms for some people, including fatigue, sensory overload, dizziness, tremors, headaches, difficulty concentrating, or the need for extended rest afterwards. Every person's experience with FND is different, but sensory overload is a real challenge for many.

If someone leaves a celebration early, wears noise-cancelling headphones, or needs a quiet space, they aren't being antisocial—they may simply be managing their health.

A little understanding can make all the difference.

Awareness starts with empathy. Compassion creates inclusion.