09.03.2010
In today’s cyber world we are aware that we have computers, printers, scanners and many other programmed machines everywhere. We can’t imagine our lives without them and can’t believe that before 20 years only some had PC or mobile phone. Its time to think not only about how to create new models of IT tempting offers, but also how to recycle old models making environment tidy.
Friendship Zone, in collaboration with one of the largest collectors of used printer cartridges in the UK “Empty Cartridge” care about the environment we live in and wants to make it better. As for the Charity it is vital to keep the faith that everyone can make the world a better place to live.
Recycling empty ink and laser cartridges & old mobile phones and PDA’s with “Empty Cartridge” is environmentally friendly and helps to reduce the 250 million of them dumped in landfill sites in the last decade. According to current statistics, only 5% are currently being recycled – this means 95% of these items are simply discarded and end up in landfill sites1
The Charity “Friendship Zone” searches for companies which do not recycle their used cartridges and old mobile phones and encourages them to register with “Empty Cartridge”. Everyone can think about how to make the earth more valuable. “Friendship Zone” reminds us about good deeds we all can do. By recycling with “Empty carriage” you will not only save the environment a but also support the Charity “Friendship Zone”
Friendship Zone is a social networking website with unique difference. Our Charity promotes friendship and helps people to achieve their dreams.
Please visit our website www.friendship-zone.com for more information.
Reference
1Available from http://www.emptycartridge.co.uk/index.asp [Accessed March 9, 2010]
Monday 22 March 2010
Certificates prove skills’ level and ability to compete with others in a saturated labour market
10.03.2010
It will be naive to think that after finishing school you will have a job right away. Every employer looks for experienced staff. There are many ways to get necessary work experience for future job search. The Charity “Friendship Zone” gives unique chance to have a temporary work and providing extra lessons for youngsters as no one else.
The forth group have already finished their lessons they had for 6 weeks and now they continue to work as Moderators of the Charity’s website for next 4 months.
All the youngsters say that they have learnt new computer skills using programs they had not previously used.
Francesca Louise Philliskirk and Kyle Doherty mention that the lessons they had will definitely help them in the next job search’, especially the topic lesson “How to find a job” with creating professional CV and Covering letters.
Ahmed Miah is grateful for this opportunity to join “Friendship Zone”, and says he has gained more confidence in himself and learned many new things. Ahmed stresses that he has gained enormous experience on Telemarketing.
For Terry Oyston and Lynval Dacosta the interview techniques on the lesson of „How to find a job” was something new and they now understand the process of interview and how important is to be prepared for an interview and how to make right impression about yourself. According to Lynval, lessons on Power Point seemed very interesting and useful in his future job search’.
Francis Damien Manning knows already what he will do after “Friendship Zone” – he is planning to take his diploma in games developing which is a 3 year course. Francis was the one who attracted successfully new companies on lesson of Telemarketing in collaboration with “Empty cartridge”.
Youngsters of this group call the job at “Friendship Zone” challenging and not stressful. After this job they are not sure, in which industry they would like to work, but they are sure about the work conditions – they want to work in an environment similar to the one that “Friendship Zone” has.
Friendship Zone” is a social networking site which promotes friendship and helps people to achieve their dreams.
To apply for the opportunity to learn and work on the “Friendship Zone” please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.
It will be naive to think that after finishing school you will have a job right away. Every employer looks for experienced staff. There are many ways to get necessary work experience for future job search. The Charity “Friendship Zone” gives unique chance to have a temporary work and providing extra lessons for youngsters as no one else.
The forth group have already finished their lessons they had for 6 weeks and now they continue to work as Moderators of the Charity’s website for next 4 months.
All the youngsters say that they have learnt new computer skills using programs they had not previously used.
Francesca Louise Philliskirk and Kyle Doherty mention that the lessons they had will definitely help them in the next job search’, especially the topic lesson “How to find a job” with creating professional CV and Covering letters.
Ahmed Miah is grateful for this opportunity to join “Friendship Zone”, and says he has gained more confidence in himself and learned many new things. Ahmed stresses that he has gained enormous experience on Telemarketing.
For Terry Oyston and Lynval Dacosta the interview techniques on the lesson of „How to find a job” was something new and they now understand the process of interview and how important is to be prepared for an interview and how to make right impression about yourself. According to Lynval, lessons on Power Point seemed very interesting and useful in his future job search’.
Francis Damien Manning knows already what he will do after “Friendship Zone” – he is planning to take his diploma in games developing which is a 3 year course. Francis was the one who attracted successfully new companies on lesson of Telemarketing in collaboration with “Empty cartridge”.
Youngsters of this group call the job at “Friendship Zone” challenging and not stressful. After this job they are not sure, in which industry they would like to work, but they are sure about the work conditions – they want to work in an environment similar to the one that “Friendship Zone” has.
Friendship Zone” is a social networking site which promotes friendship and helps people to achieve their dreams.
To apply for the opportunity to learn and work on the “Friendship Zone” please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.
Thursday 18 March 2010
FREE laptop and Internet access for 1 year – why not!
08.03.2010
Home Access is a government driven opportunity to help low-income families who currently lack access to a computer and/or internet to get online at home.
The programme is aimed at those who need it most. If you are a low-income family in receipt of certain benefits you could qualify for a grant to buy a computer and/or a minimum of one years’ internet access.
To apply for this opportunity:
Please visit www.homeaccess.org.uk to see if you are eligible.
If you are eligible please call the Home Access Grant Helpline on 0333 200 1004 to get an application form.
You will receive special Grant Card which will be needed in your next stage of opportunity of receiving FREE laptop and Internet access for 1 year.
Please visit www.xma4ha.co.uk and choose a package that is more attractive to your needs and is free of charge. You will then be required to fill in your Grand Card number.
To support Friendship Zone please kindly indicate our Store number 8032 and our ID number 800246.
If you need any assistance just come to our office for a friendly assistance.
Thanks for your support!
Friendship Zone is a registered charity which promotes friendship and helps people to achieve their dreams. Please visit our website www.friendship-zone.com for more information.
Home Access is a government driven opportunity to help low-income families who currently lack access to a computer and/or internet to get online at home.
The programme is aimed at those who need it most. If you are a low-income family in receipt of certain benefits you could qualify for a grant to buy a computer and/or a minimum of one years’ internet access.
To apply for this opportunity:
Please visit www.homeaccess.org.uk to see if you are eligible.
If you are eligible please call the Home Access Grant Helpline on 0333 200 1004 to get an application form.
You will receive special Grant Card which will be needed in your next stage of opportunity of receiving FREE laptop and Internet access for 1 year.
Please visit www.xma4ha.co.uk and choose a package that is more attractive to your needs and is free of charge. You will then be required to fill in your Grand Card number.
To support Friendship Zone please kindly indicate our Store number 8032 and our ID number 800246.
If you need any assistance just come to our office for a friendly assistance.
Thanks for your support!
Friendship Zone is a registered charity which promotes friendship and helps people to achieve their dreams. Please visit our website www.friendship-zone.com for more information.
Charity “Friendship Zone” suing “Search Engine Easy” affiliated with Google
04.03.2010
Charity “Friendship Zone” suing “Search Engine Easy”, which claims that it is affiliated with Google, due to unfulfilled service.
During a lengthy conversation of the service they had to offer FZ became impressed with the advertisement deal on offer and decided to commit to it.
Since Search Engine Easy has failed in its ability to fulfil its promise, the charity has therefore decided to pursue a court case against them.
The Charity “Friendship Zone” will therefore disclose the timeline of events:
- 8th of December 2009 the Charity “Friendship Zone” received a call from “Search Engine Easy” representative, which is registered company in Ireland, as we discovered later.
- After 10 minutes conversation on the phone, this representative persuaded Charity to advertise on the 1st page of Google at comparative low cost.
- During the conversation the company promised to put key phrase “Free SMS messaging” throughout the UK on the 1st page of Google. It was also agreed that £89 per month will be charged.
Everything seemed attractive, but however it also felt too good to be true. Surprisingly more than 3 different representatives were involved in consequent communications and the charity had been asked repeatedly to make many various changes of its web site front webpage.
- 16th of December, 2009 Director of the Charity requested for 2 additional weeks after Christmas to be able to implement the changes of the front webpage as instructed by Search Engine Easy. This was agreed and a representative confirmed in writing that there would be a refund if the changes were not successfully implemented.
- 6th of January it came into the Charity’s attention, the advertisement campaign had started without waiting for the requested implementations of the changes of the front webpage. Charity’s request to start advertising campaign after all the changes were implemented was ignored.
- Promised advertisement campaign results statement was not also received by the charity.
The company gave a lot of excuses avoiding giving the Charity promised refund. Verbally, the representative of “Search Engine Easy” said the campaign had 144 impressions, the Director of Charity found this statement ridiculous as you would expect that nationwide campaign of very popular key phrase “Free SMS messaging” would generate much, much more than that
- 13th of January 2010, following the conversation “Search Engine Easy” confirmed that they will not be in the position to offer the Charity the refund.
- Next 2 months the Charity exhausted all possible avenues to sort this situation out but the company still refused to compromise. In this light FZ has decided to press charges. The Charity realizes that it is not a significant amount but we are taking this step because we believe it is important to bring the awareness to the public domain.
Research on the Internet has confirmed that the Charity in not the only one who became a victim of the Google qualified company “Search Engine Easy” as they want to be identified. Below are three other victims of the above mentioned “scam” company
As reported on business watchdog.net where people leave their complaints, Tony, who was targeted by Search Engine Easy scam, stated “I just received a call from this company. They told our receptionist they were calling from Google so they were put through to me as I’m the Web Manager. They then told me they were calling “on behalf of Google” which I immediately told them was a joke and they were fraudulent to phrase it in that way. They then hung up on me. Not sure how else we can report this company. It is difficult to find anywhere inside Google to make a complaint.”
Colin also complained that “I’ve had 2 calls from these guys now, didn’t claim to have anything to do with Google but they did say that the £89 “offer” was to only 1 company per industry sector! When I asked which sector they had put us under, he didn’t know. When I asked for a list of sectors he didn’t have one. When I asked how they do get you to number 1, he didn’t know. He was also apparently “Sales Director”, hilarious that a director is making cold calls, his name was Ryan”
Another victim, John says “Just had a call from “Google” and when I asked if this was Google she replied yes, it was only after further investigation that she said Google had told them to call. She did not know who the directors are and she was the manager. After doing some credit checks, I see that C. Bellamy was a director of “Club Riviera” the big sales scam company in Manchester that sold timeshare, which did not exist, can you believe it, they would hand over money for nothing, taking advantage of and savings from old people who wanted an investment plus holidays is sick. Eventually the directors were found guilty, so once again these people resurface and never play straight. I would stay clear.”
Our decision of suing “Search Engine Easy” is not because of the refund since it is not such a significant amount, it actually targets “Search Engine Easy” who continuously attempts to defraud individuals, small companies and even charities, and as previously mentioned increased general public awareness about companies like “Search Engine Easy” can help you avoid being caught up in these kind of scams.
Friendship Zone is a registered charity which promotes friendship and helps people to achieve their dreams. Please visit our website www.friendship-zone.com for more information.
Reference:
Boucher, C. (November 23, 2009) “Business Watchdog: Warning Of rogues, scams and potentially dodgy deals” [online] Available from http://www.businesswatchdog.net/search-engine-easy.html [Accessed March 2, 2010]
Smith, J. (November 23, 2009) “Business Watchdog: Warning Of rogues, scams and potentially dodgy deals” [online] Available from http://www.businesswatchdog.net/search-engine-easy.html [Accessed March 2, 2010]
Tony (July 28, 2009) “Business Watchdog: Warning Of rogues, scams and potentially dodgy deals” [online] Available from http://www.businesswatchdog.net/search-engine-easy.html [Accessed March 2, 2010]
Charity “Friendship Zone” suing “Search Engine Easy”, which claims that it is affiliated with Google, due to unfulfilled service.
During a lengthy conversation of the service they had to offer FZ became impressed with the advertisement deal on offer and decided to commit to it.
Since Search Engine Easy has failed in its ability to fulfil its promise, the charity has therefore decided to pursue a court case against them.
The Charity “Friendship Zone” will therefore disclose the timeline of events:
- 8th of December 2009 the Charity “Friendship Zone” received a call from “Search Engine Easy” representative, which is registered company in Ireland, as we discovered later.
- After 10 minutes conversation on the phone, this representative persuaded Charity to advertise on the 1st page of Google at comparative low cost.
- During the conversation the company promised to put key phrase “Free SMS messaging” throughout the UK on the 1st page of Google. It was also agreed that £89 per month will be charged.
Everything seemed attractive, but however it also felt too good to be true. Surprisingly more than 3 different representatives were involved in consequent communications and the charity had been asked repeatedly to make many various changes of its web site front webpage.
- 16th of December, 2009 Director of the Charity requested for 2 additional weeks after Christmas to be able to implement the changes of the front webpage as instructed by Search Engine Easy. This was agreed and a representative confirmed in writing that there would be a refund if the changes were not successfully implemented.
- 6th of January it came into the Charity’s attention, the advertisement campaign had started without waiting for the requested implementations of the changes of the front webpage. Charity’s request to start advertising campaign after all the changes were implemented was ignored.
- Promised advertisement campaign results statement was not also received by the charity.
The company gave a lot of excuses avoiding giving the Charity promised refund. Verbally, the representative of “Search Engine Easy” said the campaign had 144 impressions, the Director of Charity found this statement ridiculous as you would expect that nationwide campaign of very popular key phrase “Free SMS messaging” would generate much, much more than that
- 13th of January 2010, following the conversation “Search Engine Easy” confirmed that they will not be in the position to offer the Charity the refund.
- Next 2 months the Charity exhausted all possible avenues to sort this situation out but the company still refused to compromise. In this light FZ has decided to press charges. The Charity realizes that it is not a significant amount but we are taking this step because we believe it is important to bring the awareness to the public domain.
Research on the Internet has confirmed that the Charity in not the only one who became a victim of the Google qualified company “Search Engine Easy” as they want to be identified. Below are three other victims of the above mentioned “scam” company
As reported on business watchdog.net where people leave their complaints, Tony, who was targeted by Search Engine Easy scam, stated “I just received a call from this company. They told our receptionist they were calling from Google so they were put through to me as I’m the Web Manager. They then told me they were calling “on behalf of Google” which I immediately told them was a joke and they were fraudulent to phrase it in that way. They then hung up on me. Not sure how else we can report this company. It is difficult to find anywhere inside Google to make a complaint.”
Colin also complained that “I’ve had 2 calls from these guys now, didn’t claim to have anything to do with Google but they did say that the £89 “offer” was to only 1 company per industry sector! When I asked which sector they had put us under, he didn’t know. When I asked for a list of sectors he didn’t have one. When I asked how they do get you to number 1, he didn’t know. He was also apparently “Sales Director”, hilarious that a director is making cold calls, his name was Ryan”
Another victim, John says “Just had a call from “Google” and when I asked if this was Google she replied yes, it was only after further investigation that she said Google had told them to call. She did not know who the directors are and she was the manager. After doing some credit checks, I see that C. Bellamy was a director of “Club Riviera” the big sales scam company in Manchester that sold timeshare, which did not exist, can you believe it, they would hand over money for nothing, taking advantage of and savings from old people who wanted an investment plus holidays is sick. Eventually the directors were found guilty, so once again these people resurface and never play straight. I would stay clear.”
Our decision of suing “Search Engine Easy” is not because of the refund since it is not such a significant amount, it actually targets “Search Engine Easy” who continuously attempts to defraud individuals, small companies and even charities, and as previously mentioned increased general public awareness about companies like “Search Engine Easy” can help you avoid being caught up in these kind of scams.
Friendship Zone is a registered charity which promotes friendship and helps people to achieve their dreams. Please visit our website www.friendship-zone.com for more information.
Reference:
Boucher, C. (November 23, 2009) “Business Watchdog: Warning Of rogues, scams and potentially dodgy deals” [online] Available from http://www.businesswatchdog.net/search-engine-easy.html [Accessed March 2, 2010]
Smith, J. (November 23, 2009) “Business Watchdog: Warning Of rogues, scams and potentially dodgy deals” [online] Available from http://www.businesswatchdog.net/search-engine-easy.html [Accessed March 2, 2010]
Tony (July 28, 2009) “Business Watchdog: Warning Of rogues, scams and potentially dodgy deals” [online] Available from http://www.businesswatchdog.net/search-engine-easy.html [Accessed March 2, 2010]
Friendship Zone welcomes new group of youngsters.
03.03.2010
Friendship Zone again welcomes new group of youngsters who want to learn new skills and finally get a job.
The fifth group of youngsters’, all from Northampton is delighted for this opportunity in finding a job they crave for and at the same time improving their skills in IT, and social lessons about Making Friends, finding a job and Telemarketing. After successfully completing of this program they benefit from obtaining a certificate.
Harry Cullimore is 19 and has no previous work experience; it took him 6 months to find this job with Friendship Zone. Harry emphasis that it is great to finally have a job and looking forward to the future at Friendship-zone or any other job that may come his way due to what he will gain.
Fuad Hussein 23, a graduate from University of Northampton has been looking for job for the past 7 months. Fuad has some job experience, yet it is not easy to find any job.
Lee Stratford 19 has some work experience and always takes opportunities to learn something new. To learn new skills and work at the same time with Friendship Zone, Lee finds this a really great opportunity for jobless youngsters.
Cherie Cargill is 21 years old. Cherie has had quite a long period of time off of work. While she was searching Cherie took on The Princes Trust course. Since she is less confident on computers Friendship Zone will equip her with all the skills she requires.
Ian Heslip is 20 and has been looking for a job for past 5months without any success. Ian is excited about the fact that he has found a job with Friendship Zone where he can also improve his IT skills.
Steven Holland, 25 says “It’s a great opportunity to learn new skills and meet new people”. Steven is looking forward to gaining more experience with Friendship Zone.
Youngsters of this group wish everyone to take time out to refine themselves in their talent and abilities and find a job that fits them.
Friendship Zone is a social networking website which members can apply for various programs online is which grants are given to help people achieve their dreams. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenue is reinvested back into the community.
To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.
Friendship Zone again welcomes new group of youngsters who want to learn new skills and finally get a job.
The fifth group of youngsters’, all from Northampton is delighted for this opportunity in finding a job they crave for and at the same time improving their skills in IT, and social lessons about Making Friends, finding a job and Telemarketing. After successfully completing of this program they benefit from obtaining a certificate.
Harry Cullimore is 19 and has no previous work experience; it took him 6 months to find this job with Friendship Zone. Harry emphasis that it is great to finally have a job and looking forward to the future at Friendship-zone or any other job that may come his way due to what he will gain.
Fuad Hussein 23, a graduate from University of Northampton has been looking for job for the past 7 months. Fuad has some job experience, yet it is not easy to find any job.
Lee Stratford 19 has some work experience and always takes opportunities to learn something new. To learn new skills and work at the same time with Friendship Zone, Lee finds this a really great opportunity for jobless youngsters.
Cherie Cargill is 21 years old. Cherie has had quite a long period of time off of work. While she was searching Cherie took on The Princes Trust course. Since she is less confident on computers Friendship Zone will equip her with all the skills she requires.
Ian Heslip is 20 and has been looking for a job for past 5months without any success. Ian is excited about the fact that he has found a job with Friendship Zone where he can also improve his IT skills.
Steven Holland, 25 says “It’s a great opportunity to learn new skills and meet new people”. Steven is looking forward to gaining more experience with Friendship Zone.
Youngsters of this group wish everyone to take time out to refine themselves in their talent and abilities and find a job that fits them.
Friendship Zone is a social networking website which members can apply for various programs online is which grants are given to help people achieve their dreams. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenue is reinvested back into the community.
To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.
Friendship Zone a new member of the UK online centres
03.03.2010
Friendship Zone is now a registered member of UK online centres.
UK online centres provide millions of people with access to computers and the internet, along with help and advice on how to use them. Their mission is to connect people to digital skills and opportunities, using technology to improve lives and life chances.
UK online centres work with partners across the public, private and third sectors to help get more people using new technologies, and raise awareness of digital inclusion amongst consumers, media, political decision-makers and other stakeholders.
Helen Milner is the Managing Director of UK online centres, responsible for ensuring the success and development of the UK online centres network.
By becoming a UK online centre, Friendship Zone will be demonstrating its commitment to creating digital equality in its community. Friendship Zone also becomes part of the national UK online centres network which is firmly established as part of the solution to support the key government agendas of informal learning and digital inclusion.
Friendship Zone is a social networking website what promotes friendship and helps people to achieve their dreams. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenue is reinvested back into the community.
Friendship Zone is now a registered member of UK online centres.
UK online centres provide millions of people with access to computers and the internet, along with help and advice on how to use them. Their mission is to connect people to digital skills and opportunities, using technology to improve lives and life chances.
UK online centres work with partners across the public, private and third sectors to help get more people using new technologies, and raise awareness of digital inclusion amongst consumers, media, political decision-makers and other stakeholders.
Helen Milner is the Managing Director of UK online centres, responsible for ensuring the success and development of the UK online centres network.
By becoming a UK online centre, Friendship Zone will be demonstrating its commitment to creating digital equality in its community. Friendship Zone also becomes part of the national UK online centres network which is firmly established as part of the solution to support the key government agendas of informal learning and digital inclusion.
Friendship Zone is a social networking website what promotes friendship and helps people to achieve their dreams. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenue is reinvested back into the community.
Friendship Zone welcomes new Marketing Researcher from University of Northampton
16.02.2010
Friendship Zone, in collaboration with University of Northampton is offering graduates and post graduates an opportunity to undergo placements/ experience, with the view of having an advantage of future job prospects. Richie Kojo Richards is the first post graduate student to take opportunity of this project.
Richie, the new Market research PR for Friendship Zone, graduated in MA International Business Analysis in University of Northampton. Even though he does not have a Professional Marketing experience he has undergone an extensive Market research for a Timber company while studying for his Masters degree. It was an interesting project and he is convinced that he can rely on that experience in supporting the project here with Friendship Zone.
Friendship Zone is a social networking website with unique difference. As a member you can apply for various programs online. This charity is unique like no other with 100% of the revenue been reinvested back into the community in a form of offering younger’s the opportunity to study IT courses where members can also be awarded with relevant certificates.
To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.
Friendship Zone, in collaboration with University of Northampton is offering graduates and post graduates an opportunity to undergo placements/ experience, with the view of having an advantage of future job prospects. Richie Kojo Richards is the first post graduate student to take opportunity of this project.
Richie, the new Market research PR for Friendship Zone, graduated in MA International Business Analysis in University of Northampton. Even though he does not have a Professional Marketing experience he has undergone an extensive Market research for a Timber company while studying for his Masters degree. It was an interesting project and he is convinced that he can rely on that experience in supporting the project here with Friendship Zone.
Friendship Zone is a social networking website with unique difference. As a member you can apply for various programs online. This charity is unique like no other with 100% of the revenue been reinvested back into the community in a form of offering younger’s the opportunity to study IT courses where members can also be awarded with relevant certificates.
To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.
Youngsters’ benefit from the opportunities of the Charity
16.02.2010
Nowadays it does not make sense, at what age you start working, but definitely it is important by earning own money and gaining some independence. It is very depressing to be out of work when you want to have a job though. Look at these enthusiastic youngsters from Northampton, who are really confident with their abilities and want to prove their work potential.
The fourth group of youngsters’ are delighted for this opportunity in finding a job they enjoy and at the same time improving their skills in IT and social lessons about Making Friends, Finding a job and Telemarketing. After successfully completing of this program they benefit from obtaining a certificate.
For Ahmed Miah, 22, it took 6 months to find this job with Friendship Zone. Ahmed feels that the government should provide more opportunities for youngsters, because they are our future. It is Ahmed’s opinion, that the unemployment among youngsters should be a great concern in the society that we live in. Today I can count myself lucky, because the Friendship Zone is giving me this opportunity”.
Francesca Louise Philliskirk, 19, finished studies at Roade School Sports College. She likes the job at Friendship Zone, saying “I can do the job well, and I am learning new things all the time. I work with a great bunch of people. I feel I will enjoy the next 6 months here!”
Kyle Doherty, 21, finished studies at Mereway Community College, he was unemployed for about a year, and in the meantime he took on 3 courses at Rathbone, Phoenix Training and BTCV to improve his knowledge and skills. Friendship Zone’s Team is happy to assist Kyle in his professional career by improving his IT skills, helping how to write CV’s and preparations for interviews. After a successful competing of the Course, Kyle would have gained enough confidence in his ability to pursue for a better job.
Terry Oyston, 19, has been searching for a job about 11 months until finally getting a positive answer from the Charity. Terry confirms, that “it is a lot of fun, because it is challenging and I love visiting social networking sites” and wishes other youngsters can also take this opportunity.
Lynval Dacosta, 21, could not find any job for about 2 years. Because of Lynval’s interest in football, he is taking advantage of the youth sport infrastructure development, supported by the Charity. He is also taking IT courses, provided by the Charity, which he is find really challenging.
Francis Damien Manning, 22, was also without a job for about 2 years. He attended college to retake his English and maths, FLT Counter Balance and attended Finchale College for IT course, applied at various agencies. Francis was really pleased he was given this opportunity to prove his work potential at Friendship Zone, working with Social Networking Websites.
Youngsters of this group wish everyone to take time out to refine themselves in their talent and abilities and find a job that fits them.
Friendship Zone is a social networking website which members can apply for various programs online is which grants are given to help people achieve their dreams. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenue is reinvested back into the community.
To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.
Nowadays it does not make sense, at what age you start working, but definitely it is important by earning own money and gaining some independence. It is very depressing to be out of work when you want to have a job though. Look at these enthusiastic youngsters from Northampton, who are really confident with their abilities and want to prove their work potential.
The fourth group of youngsters’ are delighted for this opportunity in finding a job they enjoy and at the same time improving their skills in IT and social lessons about Making Friends, Finding a job and Telemarketing. After successfully completing of this program they benefit from obtaining a certificate.
For Ahmed Miah, 22, it took 6 months to find this job with Friendship Zone. Ahmed feels that the government should provide more opportunities for youngsters, because they are our future. It is Ahmed’s opinion, that the unemployment among youngsters should be a great concern in the society that we live in. Today I can count myself lucky, because the Friendship Zone is giving me this opportunity”.
Francesca Louise Philliskirk, 19, finished studies at Roade School Sports College. She likes the job at Friendship Zone, saying “I can do the job well, and I am learning new things all the time. I work with a great bunch of people. I feel I will enjoy the next 6 months here!”
Kyle Doherty, 21, finished studies at Mereway Community College, he was unemployed for about a year, and in the meantime he took on 3 courses at Rathbone, Phoenix Training and BTCV to improve his knowledge and skills. Friendship Zone’s Team is happy to assist Kyle in his professional career by improving his IT skills, helping how to write CV’s and preparations for interviews. After a successful competing of the Course, Kyle would have gained enough confidence in his ability to pursue for a better job.
Terry Oyston, 19, has been searching for a job about 11 months until finally getting a positive answer from the Charity. Terry confirms, that “it is a lot of fun, because it is challenging and I love visiting social networking sites” and wishes other youngsters can also take this opportunity.
Lynval Dacosta, 21, could not find any job for about 2 years. Because of Lynval’s interest in football, he is taking advantage of the youth sport infrastructure development, supported by the Charity. He is also taking IT courses, provided by the Charity, which he is find really challenging.
Francis Damien Manning, 22, was also without a job for about 2 years. He attended college to retake his English and maths, FLT Counter Balance and attended Finchale College for IT course, applied at various agencies. Francis was really pleased he was given this opportunity to prove his work potential at Friendship Zone, working with Social Networking Websites.
Youngsters of this group wish everyone to take time out to refine themselves in their talent and abilities and find a job that fits them.
Friendship Zone is a social networking website which members can apply for various programs online is which grants are given to help people achieve their dreams. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenue is reinvested back into the community.
To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.
Friendship Zone welcomes new PR manager
08.02.2010
I am pleased to announce that Dana Berzina will be joining Friendship Zone as our PR Manager. Dana has more than 5 years experience in Marketing and Sales, and over 3 years experience in private banking, Swedbank AS. She is joining us from the position of Executive Assistant to the CEO of GE Money Bank Latvia.
Please join me in welcoming Dana to the team and congratulating her on her new challenge.
Friendship Zone is a social networking website which members can apply for various programs online. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenue is reinvested back into the community.
To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.
I am pleased to announce that Dana Berzina will be joining Friendship Zone as our PR Manager. Dana has more than 5 years experience in Marketing and Sales, and over 3 years experience in private banking, Swedbank AS. She is joining us from the position of Executive Assistant to the CEO of GE Money Bank Latvia.
Please join me in welcoming Dana to the team and congratulating her on her new challenge.
Friendship Zone is a social networking website which members can apply for various programs online. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenue is reinvested back into the community.
To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.
Third group of youngsters to join the Friendship Zone
08.02.2010
It is definitely hard to find a job in this current job market. The unemployment rate seems to increase even though we keep hearing that things are starting to pick up. After all of the changes that people have endured in the job market, you can still find a great job during a recession. It is well known that there are actually "opportunities in crisis" and now might be an excellent time to grab a great job. And the Friendship Zone is the one of opportunity for youngsters.
The third group of 6 youngsters is already in their third week and is delighted for this opportunity in finding a job they enjoy and at the same time improving their skills in IT and social lessons about Making Friends, Finding a job and Telemarketing. After successfully completing of this program they benefit from obtaining a certificate.
Oliver, 21, from Leicester Village Kibworth Beauchamp, after his last job he lost motivation and didn’t look for a while. After a while he decided finding some work and it took about 2 months. While searched for a job, which could suit him, he just stayed in and helped around the house. “I was quite pleased to have found a place with so many nice people working there. I think it is a great opportunity to learn and get back into work. It gives me something to get up to. I enjoy meeting the new people and socializing as well as learning a few new bits here and there. To all other youngsters I wish they are able to find a job as comfortable as this one, where help is always available”.
Aaron, 18, from Northampton, has been unemployed for about 2 years, while he has not had any luck in finding a job; he also never did any further studies to enhance his chances. When he finally had the opportunity with Friendship Zone he took it and is excited about the prospect of acquiring some knowledge and finding a job which will make him useful in society. “I think the team here is great and I’m happy to be part of it, even if it’s temporary”, according to Aaron. He realizes that even though this is a temporary job, his chances of future employment looks good. This will be his first professional job experience.
Friendship Zone is a social networking website which members can apply for various programs online is which grants are given to help people achieve their dreams. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenue is reinvested back into the community.
To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.
It is definitely hard to find a job in this current job market. The unemployment rate seems to increase even though we keep hearing that things are starting to pick up. After all of the changes that people have endured in the job market, you can still find a great job during a recession. It is well known that there are actually "opportunities in crisis" and now might be an excellent time to grab a great job. And the Friendship Zone is the one of opportunity for youngsters.
The third group of 6 youngsters is already in their third week and is delighted for this opportunity in finding a job they enjoy and at the same time improving their skills in IT and social lessons about Making Friends, Finding a job and Telemarketing. After successfully completing of this program they benefit from obtaining a certificate.
Oliver, 21, from Leicester Village Kibworth Beauchamp, after his last job he lost motivation and didn’t look for a while. After a while he decided finding some work and it took about 2 months. While searched for a job, which could suit him, he just stayed in and helped around the house. “I was quite pleased to have found a place with so many nice people working there. I think it is a great opportunity to learn and get back into work. It gives me something to get up to. I enjoy meeting the new people and socializing as well as learning a few new bits here and there. To all other youngsters I wish they are able to find a job as comfortable as this one, where help is always available”.
Aaron, 18, from Northampton, has been unemployed for about 2 years, while he has not had any luck in finding a job; he also never did any further studies to enhance his chances. When he finally had the opportunity with Friendship Zone he took it and is excited about the prospect of acquiring some knowledge and finding a job which will make him useful in society. “I think the team here is great and I’m happy to be part of it, even if it’s temporary”, according to Aaron. He realizes that even though this is a temporary job, his chances of future employment looks good. This will be his first professional job experience.
Friendship Zone is a social networking website which members can apply for various programs online is which grants are given to help people achieve their dreams. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenue is reinvested back into the community.
To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.
An opportunity is worth to use – you should know about this
An opportunity is worth to use – you should know about this
08.02.2010
The charity Friendship Zone was one of the first organisations in Northampton to be lucky enough to be involved in a national scheme run by Future Job Fund. This proposal is together combating unemployment and is creating 35 jobs for young hopefuls in Northampton, giving them the chance for a 6 month paid work contract with the charity.
This is the second group already, which use this fantastic opportunity to work and learn together at the same time. All of youngsters confirm that the job at Friendship – Zone is really great experience they could add in their CV’s for next employers. One of Friendship Zone’s aims is to make dreams come true, and also the opportunity to find a good job. This program provides teaching on IT skills, telemarketing, how to make friends, and the prospect of finding employment.
Kelly Purcell, 23, from Northampton was unemployed for 10 months. This opportunity was an ultimate chance she was looking for. According to Kelly, she is very happy and grateful for this chance to prove herself at Friendship Zone. Before Kelly found this work, she had worked in a few different jobs with different responsibilities. “When I lost my last job, I went and checked at job centre at least twice a week, went and looked for places advertising for work around town.” Kelly attended few interviews; however there were other candidates who came up better than her. She also mentioned that employers preferred to employ candidates with experience to those without.
Carrie Anne Smith, 20, also from Northampton is studying in Northampton College, was unemployed for 5 months. Previously she worked for a Company, where she was responsible for taking calls and payments and making arrangements for business people. How ever she found this role not challenging enough. Friendship-Zone gave Carrie Anne the opportunity to engage in a role that suited her most. “I am grateful for this opportunity and wish other youngsters can take the same path.
Friendship Zone is a social networking website which members can apply for various programs online. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenue is reinvested back into the community.
It can be well noted that Friendship Zone can give valuable training to unemployed youngsters to achieving better opportunities in the current and future job market.
To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.
08.02.2010
The charity Friendship Zone was one of the first organisations in Northampton to be lucky enough to be involved in a national scheme run by Future Job Fund. This proposal is together combating unemployment and is creating 35 jobs for young hopefuls in Northampton, giving them the chance for a 6 month paid work contract with the charity.
This is the second group already, which use this fantastic opportunity to work and learn together at the same time. All of youngsters confirm that the job at Friendship – Zone is really great experience they could add in their CV’s for next employers. One of Friendship Zone’s aims is to make dreams come true, and also the opportunity to find a good job. This program provides teaching on IT skills, telemarketing, how to make friends, and the prospect of finding employment.
Kelly Purcell, 23, from Northampton was unemployed for 10 months. This opportunity was an ultimate chance she was looking for. According to Kelly, she is very happy and grateful for this chance to prove herself at Friendship Zone. Before Kelly found this work, she had worked in a few different jobs with different responsibilities. “When I lost my last job, I went and checked at job centre at least twice a week, went and looked for places advertising for work around town.” Kelly attended few interviews; however there were other candidates who came up better than her. She also mentioned that employers preferred to employ candidates with experience to those without.
Carrie Anne Smith, 20, also from Northampton is studying in Northampton College, was unemployed for 5 months. Previously she worked for a Company, where she was responsible for taking calls and payments and making arrangements for business people. How ever she found this role not challenging enough. Friendship-Zone gave Carrie Anne the opportunity to engage in a role that suited her most. “I am grateful for this opportunity and wish other youngsters can take the same path.
Friendship Zone is a social networking website which members can apply for various programs online. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenue is reinvested back into the community.
It can be well noted that Friendship Zone can give valuable training to unemployed youngsters to achieving better opportunities in the current and future job market.
To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.
Charity is broken into for second time this week
The local charity Friendship Zone was targeted for the second time in a matter of weeks when some local criminals broke in and stole 5 laptops from the premises in early hours of the 7th of January. It was first targeted just over a week ago when they had a brick thrown through the building smashing the glass door of the charity. The second time the door was completely smashed off and nearly all of the computer equipment was stolen. The perpetrators were spotted by a vigilante who thankfully contacted the police who were then hot on their trail. It is believed that the same criminals planned both attacks, the first being a test attack.
With amazing efforts from the police and the helpful caller the police rounded the perpetrators and they were arrested. Fortunately all the computer equipment was returned to the charity who can now continue with their work.
The Friendship Zone is the brainchild of director Paul Kuznecovs, and its purpose is to promote friendship and help people to achieve their dreams. With regards to the attack, Mr Kuznecovs comments were “I could not believe how impudent the criminals were. Thanks God they have been arrested and all the computer equipment have been returned so I charity can carry on its very important for local community work. On behalf of Friendship Zone and personally I would love to thank all the people involved into spotting and apprehending the perpetrators!"
The charity works with Future Job Fund which helps reduce unemployment among youngsters. It provides them with various trainings and in turn helps them run and manage the Friendship Zone. The charity has only been involved with this initiative for two month and it has trained 15 youngsters in effort to get them back into work.
The Friendship Zone Charity is currently continuing its single objective to help people in and around Northamptonshire to achieve their dreams. They are currently looking to expand Friendship Zone’s number of users so that they are able to interact, converse and make more friends.
With amazing efforts from the police and the helpful caller the police rounded the perpetrators and they were arrested. Fortunately all the computer equipment was returned to the charity who can now continue with their work.
The Friendship Zone is the brainchild of director Paul Kuznecovs, and its purpose is to promote friendship and help people to achieve their dreams. With regards to the attack, Mr Kuznecovs comments were “I could not believe how impudent the criminals were. Thanks God they have been arrested and all the computer equipment have been returned so I charity can carry on its very important for local community work. On behalf of Friendship Zone and personally I would love to thank all the people involved into spotting and apprehending the perpetrators!"
The charity works with Future Job Fund which helps reduce unemployment among youngsters. It provides them with various trainings and in turn helps them run and manage the Friendship Zone. The charity has only been involved with this initiative for two month and it has trained 15 youngsters in effort to get them back into work.
The Friendship Zone Charity is currently continuing its single objective to help people in and around Northamptonshire to achieve their dreams. They are currently looking to expand Friendship Zone’s number of users so that they are able to interact, converse and make more friends.
Local Charity attacked three nights before Christmas!
23 December 2009
The offices of a Derngate based charity, The Friendship Zone, has had its glass door smashed by person or persons unknown three nights before Christmas. The culprits used half a brick in what is believed to be a deliberate attack on the charity!
The Friendship Zone is the brainchild of director Paul Kuznecovs, and its purpose is to promote friendship and help people to achieve their dreams.
The charity also works with Future Job Fund which helps reduce unemployment among youngsters. It provides them with various trainings and in turn helps them run and manage the Friendship Zone. Although the charity has only been involved with this initiative for a month it has trained ten youngsters in effort to get them into work.
With regards to the attack, Mr Kuznecovs comments were “ on the one hand I feel very upset that someone should dare to attack a charity just before Christmas, but on the other hand I hope it will send a message to the Local Authorities and maybe even increase public awareness about our charity and what we do for the community!"
The Friendship Zone is currently continuing its objective to help people in and around Northamptonshire to achieve their dreams. They are currently looking to expand Friendship Zone’s number of users so that they are able to interact, converse and make more friends. Please visit the website www.friendship-zone.com to find out more.
The offices of a Derngate based charity, The Friendship Zone, has had its glass door smashed by person or persons unknown three nights before Christmas. The culprits used half a brick in what is believed to be a deliberate attack on the charity!
The Friendship Zone is the brainchild of director Paul Kuznecovs, and its purpose is to promote friendship and help people to achieve their dreams.
The charity also works with Future Job Fund which helps reduce unemployment among youngsters. It provides them with various trainings and in turn helps them run and manage the Friendship Zone. Although the charity has only been involved with this initiative for a month it has trained ten youngsters in effort to get them into work.
With regards to the attack, Mr Kuznecovs comments were “ on the one hand I feel very upset that someone should dare to attack a charity just before Christmas, but on the other hand I hope it will send a message to the Local Authorities and maybe even increase public awareness about our charity and what we do for the community!"
The Friendship Zone is currently continuing its objective to help people in and around Northamptonshire to achieve their dreams. They are currently looking to expand Friendship Zone’s number of users so that they are able to interact, converse and make more friends. Please visit the website www.friendship-zone.com to find out more.
A Dream Come True for Disadvantaged Volunteer
21.12.2009
Michael Bray, 23 has had his dream come true after years of hope. His dreams of employment and training are now becoming reality with thanks to the charity Friendship Zone in Northampton. Through an amazing scheme by Future Job Fund Michael has now been offered paid employment at his current voluntary position at Friendship Zone.
Michael is disadvantaged by Arthrogryposis, and although being young and full of life this has hindered his search for a job dramatically. Because of his condition, he was out of employment for 2 years. Very courageously earlier this year he launched himself in at the deep end by taking on a work placement opportunity at local charity Friendship Zone. Here he has been a dedicated and valued member of the team proving he has many beneficial and valuable qualities to offer an organisation.
His responsibilities at Friendship Zone over the past year have included the moderation of the social networking website, becoming proficient at using the site and helping to improve its user friendliness. He has also been maintaining a live blog on line about his daily experiences, his troubles and achievements.
Friendship Zone feel that increased activity and social contact has helped Michael develop skills, boost his self-esteem and enable him to participate in enjoyable activities more often - such as going out to eat.
Although this placement has given Michael invaluable experience, knowledge and further his skills of working within a professional organisation, this placement was only on a voluntary basis.
In accordance with Friendship Zones’ ethos to “make dreams come true” they have now had the opportunity to make this happen for Michael. Friendship Zone was one of the first organisations in Northampton to be lucky enough to be involved in a national scheme run by Future Job Fund. This proposal is together combating unemployment and is creating 20 jobs for young hopefuls in Northampton, giving them the chance for a 6 month paid work contract with the charity. Michael was lucky enough to be eligible for this and has grabbed the opportunity with both hands!
Director of Friendship Zone Paul Kuznecovs says that “ We are helping peoples dreams come true by giving them some of the most simplest things in life – a chance to earn a living for themselves, and that's really very special “
He goes on to say that “We all have dreams, and people with disabilities need their dreams even more than other people. Why? If you don’t have a dream, then you cannot imagine your future. People with disabilities think a lot about what they cannot do. We encourage you to change your thinking and focus on what you can do.”
To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com
Michael Bray, 23 has had his dream come true after years of hope. His dreams of employment and training are now becoming reality with thanks to the charity Friendship Zone in Northampton. Through an amazing scheme by Future Job Fund Michael has now been offered paid employment at his current voluntary position at Friendship Zone.
Michael is disadvantaged by Arthrogryposis, and although being young and full of life this has hindered his search for a job dramatically. Because of his condition, he was out of employment for 2 years. Very courageously earlier this year he launched himself in at the deep end by taking on a work placement opportunity at local charity Friendship Zone. Here he has been a dedicated and valued member of the team proving he has many beneficial and valuable qualities to offer an organisation.
His responsibilities at Friendship Zone over the past year have included the moderation of the social networking website, becoming proficient at using the site and helping to improve its user friendliness. He has also been maintaining a live blog on line about his daily experiences, his troubles and achievements.
Friendship Zone feel that increased activity and social contact has helped Michael develop skills, boost his self-esteem and enable him to participate in enjoyable activities more often - such as going out to eat.
Although this placement has given Michael invaluable experience, knowledge and further his skills of working within a professional organisation, this placement was only on a voluntary basis.
In accordance with Friendship Zones’ ethos to “make dreams come true” they have now had the opportunity to make this happen for Michael. Friendship Zone was one of the first organisations in Northampton to be lucky enough to be involved in a national scheme run by Future Job Fund. This proposal is together combating unemployment and is creating 20 jobs for young hopefuls in Northampton, giving them the chance for a 6 month paid work contract with the charity. Michael was lucky enough to be eligible for this and has grabbed the opportunity with both hands!
Director of Friendship Zone Paul Kuznecovs says that “ We are helping peoples dreams come true by giving them some of the most simplest things in life – a chance to earn a living for themselves, and that's really very special “
He goes on to say that “We all have dreams, and people with disabilities need their dreams even more than other people. Why? If you don’t have a dream, then you cannot imagine your future. People with disabilities think a lot about what they cannot do. We encourage you to change your thinking and focus on what you can do.”
To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com
Charity Provides Paid Employment for Young Hopefuls
21.12.2009
The charity Friendship Zone was one of the first organisations in Northampton to be lucky enough to be involved in a national scheme run by Future Job Fund. This proposal is together combating unemployment and is creating 20 jobs for young hopefuls in Northampton, giving them the chance for a 6 month paid work contract with the charity.
The charity has been given their first 5 employees who are currently underway on their employment and training. This opportunity is providing them teaching on computers, telemarketing, how to make friends online, and how to find employment. One of Friendship Zones’ aims is to make dreams come true, and for the first 5 employees, it is the start of one of their many dreams being made possible.
Adam North, 22, from Northampton was unemployed for 3 years prior to being given an opportunity to work at Friendship Zone. During this three years he has twice completed a 13 week course on how to find employment, however has been unsuccessful in his findings. This opportunity was the lifeline he was looking for, and says that he is “very happy to be working again and back in employment. Not only this, but I feel great knowing I am working for a great cause”.
Aaron Heather, also 22 from Northampton was unemployed for 2 years before this opportunity came his way. He too found it difficult to find employment and more than happy about the opportunity to be working again and gaining training. His passion is music, and hopes to go to Nottingham next year to do a course on this. He said he is pleased as this means “no more sitting at home bored, I am now doing something with my life which gives me purpose. I am finally getting experience and learning something new!”
Friendship Zone is a social networking website which members can apply for various programmes online is which grants are given to help people achieve their dreams. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenues are reinvested back into the community and charitable projects suggested to Friendship Zone by its members.
Friendship Zone are not only providing employement for these people, but also giving invaluable training which can be carried with them into future job prospects. This opportunity is clearly benefiting all those involved and is already a great success.
To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.
The charity Friendship Zone was one of the first organisations in Northampton to be lucky enough to be involved in a national scheme run by Future Job Fund. This proposal is together combating unemployment and is creating 20 jobs for young hopefuls in Northampton, giving them the chance for a 6 month paid work contract with the charity.
The charity has been given their first 5 employees who are currently underway on their employment and training. This opportunity is providing them teaching on computers, telemarketing, how to make friends online, and how to find employment. One of Friendship Zones’ aims is to make dreams come true, and for the first 5 employees, it is the start of one of their many dreams being made possible.
Adam North, 22, from Northampton was unemployed for 3 years prior to being given an opportunity to work at Friendship Zone. During this three years he has twice completed a 13 week course on how to find employment, however has been unsuccessful in his findings. This opportunity was the lifeline he was looking for, and says that he is “very happy to be working again and back in employment. Not only this, but I feel great knowing I am working for a great cause”.
Aaron Heather, also 22 from Northampton was unemployed for 2 years before this opportunity came his way. He too found it difficult to find employment and more than happy about the opportunity to be working again and gaining training. His passion is music, and hopes to go to Nottingham next year to do a course on this. He said he is pleased as this means “no more sitting at home bored, I am now doing something with my life which gives me purpose. I am finally getting experience and learning something new!”
Friendship Zone is a social networking website which members can apply for various programmes online is which grants are given to help people achieve their dreams. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenues are reinvested back into the community and charitable projects suggested to Friendship Zone by its members.
Friendship Zone are not only providing employement for these people, but also giving invaluable training which can be carried with them into future job prospects. This opportunity is clearly benefiting all those involved and is already a great success.
To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.
Monday 15 March 2010
Make a Dream Come True:- Charity Helps Pursue Careers
30.11.2009
Hardworking Latvian Juris Ploters came to England with a dream, and his dream has been fulfilled. With the help of the charity Friendship Zone Juris has been able to continue his career as an IT teacher, of which he formally was for 25 years back in Latvia.
Juris moved to England 3 years ago in search of a better life for him and his family. He worked in England doing any job he could find to support himself and his loved ones, however always dreamed of going back to his old career of being a teacher. This dream was hard to fulfil in England, as he found it difficult to pursue this career in a foreign country.
This all changed when he was put in contact with Paul Kuznecovs (creator of the charity Friendship Zone). Juris started as a volunteer for the charity, and one year on he is now IT Manager. Juris also is acting as a teacher giving computer training to new employees. Juris says that ‘This is not just my job, it is a hobby. I have love and passion for it’. Through the charity Friendship Zone Juris was able to fulfil his dream here in England.
Friendship Zone is a social networking web site that promotes friendship, allows people to make friends online, take part in quizzes, listen to music and most importantly apply for grants which help people achieve their dreams. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenues are reinvested back into the community and charitable projects suggested to Friendship Zone by its members.
For more information about this charity and the great work they do please visit www.friendship-zone.com.
Hardworking Latvian Juris Ploters came to England with a dream, and his dream has been fulfilled. With the help of the charity Friendship Zone Juris has been able to continue his career as an IT teacher, of which he formally was for 25 years back in Latvia.
Juris moved to England 3 years ago in search of a better life for him and his family. He worked in England doing any job he could find to support himself and his loved ones, however always dreamed of going back to his old career of being a teacher. This dream was hard to fulfil in England, as he found it difficult to pursue this career in a foreign country.
This all changed when he was put in contact with Paul Kuznecovs (creator of the charity Friendship Zone). Juris started as a volunteer for the charity, and one year on he is now IT Manager. Juris also is acting as a teacher giving computer training to new employees. Juris says that ‘This is not just my job, it is a hobby. I have love and passion for it’. Through the charity Friendship Zone Juris was able to fulfil his dream here in England.
Friendship Zone is a social networking web site that promotes friendship, allows people to make friends online, take part in quizzes, listen to music and most importantly apply for grants which help people achieve their dreams. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenues are reinvested back into the community and charitable projects suggested to Friendship Zone by its members.
For more information about this charity and the great work they do please visit www.friendship-zone.com.
Fighting Out the Recession:- Charity creates 20 jobs!
07.12.2009
The charity Friendship Zone has joined forces to help combat unemployment in and around Northamptonshire. A new scheme by Future Job Fund is attempting to fight unemployment and in doing this has generously funded jobs for 20 young hopefuls in Northampton.
Friendship Zone is the first to be lucky enough to receive 20 places given by Northamptonshire Enterprise Limited. This number could soon rise to 50 places in which they are urging people to apply and get involved in this fantastic opportunity. This scheme will support Friendship Zones’ current programmes and their aspirations of ‘getting the kids off the streets!’
Northamptonshire Enterprise helps build sustainable economies for Northamptonshire’s communities and businesses. They help support various programmes which create new jobs and assist the growth of existing businesses by investment of more than £10 million a year into the Northamptonshire’s economy. Currently they are supporting the charity Friendship Zone who is hoping to make 20 peoples dreams come true in providing employment and valuable training for them.
Friendship Zone is a social networking website which members can apply for various programmes online is which grants are given to help people achieve their dreams. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenues are reinvested back into the community and charitable projects suggested to Friendship Zone by its members.
Friendship Zone are not only providing employement for these people, but also giving invaluable training on how to find employment and telemarketing. These skills can be taken by the employees and carried with them into future job prospects.
To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.
The charity Friendship Zone has joined forces to help combat unemployment in and around Northamptonshire. A new scheme by Future Job Fund is attempting to fight unemployment and in doing this has generously funded jobs for 20 young hopefuls in Northampton.
Friendship Zone is the first to be lucky enough to receive 20 places given by Northamptonshire Enterprise Limited. This number could soon rise to 50 places in which they are urging people to apply and get involved in this fantastic opportunity. This scheme will support Friendship Zones’ current programmes and their aspirations of ‘getting the kids off the streets!’
Northamptonshire Enterprise helps build sustainable economies for Northamptonshire’s communities and businesses. They help support various programmes which create new jobs and assist the growth of existing businesses by investment of more than £10 million a year into the Northamptonshire’s economy. Currently they are supporting the charity Friendship Zone who is hoping to make 20 peoples dreams come true in providing employment and valuable training for them.
Friendship Zone is a social networking website which members can apply for various programmes online is which grants are given to help people achieve their dreams. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenues are reinvested back into the community and charitable projects suggested to Friendship Zone by its members.
Friendship Zone are not only providing employement for these people, but also giving invaluable training on how to find employment and telemarketing. These skills can be taken by the employees and carried with them into future job prospects.
To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.
PROGRAMME TO AID IN KEEPING KIDS OF THE STREET
Charity offers sport organizations opportunity for new building or renovation
23.11.09
Northampton
The local charity Friendship Zone has developed an exciting new programme aimed at sport organizations and youngsters to give them something fun and meaningful to take part in after school and weekends. This programme is called ‘Youth Sport Infrastructure Development’.
This new program is amazingly offering sport organizations the opportunity to help them build or renovate their sport facilities in hope of encouraging youngsters to join and ultimately keep them off the streets.
Friendship Zone is urging any sport organization that needs renovation to step forward and make contact, as Friendship Zone will be able to help fund this as part of their Youth Sport Infrastructure Programme.
Ever since teenagers have been asked why they are out on the streets causing trouble, the reason given is usually that there is nothing for them to do. Youth Sport Infrastructure Development can aid in giving them something to do. Friendship Zone will help sport organisations to make this happen.
Friendship Zone Charity is ultimately a social networking web site, which has various programmes their members can apply for online. This web site promotes friendship, allows a person to make friends online, take part in quizzes, listen to music, and apply for a choice of programmes.
This project is largely about opening up opportunities for sport organisations and also to aid youngsters in giving them something fulfilling to do with their time.
Please visit and register on the Friendship Zone website to apply for this great opportunity. Follow the ‘Smiley Face Link’ or ‘Request for Support’ on the website. For more information, please visit www.friendship-zone.com.
23.11.09
Northampton
The local charity Friendship Zone has developed an exciting new programme aimed at sport organizations and youngsters to give them something fun and meaningful to take part in after school and weekends. This programme is called ‘Youth Sport Infrastructure Development’.
This new program is amazingly offering sport organizations the opportunity to help them build or renovate their sport facilities in hope of encouraging youngsters to join and ultimately keep them off the streets.
Friendship Zone is urging any sport organization that needs renovation to step forward and make contact, as Friendship Zone will be able to help fund this as part of their Youth Sport Infrastructure Programme.
Ever since teenagers have been asked why they are out on the streets causing trouble, the reason given is usually that there is nothing for them to do. Youth Sport Infrastructure Development can aid in giving them something to do. Friendship Zone will help sport organisations to make this happen.
Friendship Zone Charity is ultimately a social networking web site, which has various programmes their members can apply for online. This web site promotes friendship, allows a person to make friends online, take part in quizzes, listen to music, and apply for a choice of programmes.
This project is largely about opening up opportunities for sport organisations and also to aid youngsters in giving them something fulfilling to do with their time.
Please visit and register on the Friendship Zone website to apply for this great opportunity. Follow the ‘Smiley Face Link’ or ‘Request for Support’ on the website. For more information, please visit www.friendship-zone.com.
Thursday 11 March 2010
Make a Dream Come True: Charity Gives Free Birthday Parties
23.11.2009
Northampton
Do you wish for your very own birthday dream party, but never been able to afford it? Well at the charity Friendship Zone this is now possible. Friendship Zone is a registered charity dedicated to helping people and allowing them to fulfil goals and ambitions. This charity has various programmes to help achieve this, one being “The Birthday Dream Party”. This is simply a free birthday meal out for you, your friends, and family.
Friendship Zone Charity is a social networking web site that promotes friendship, allows people to make friends online, take part in quizzes, listen to music, and most importantly apply for grants that help people accomplish their dreams.
Friendship Zone wants to help celebrate their members’ birthdays’ by creating fantastic memories and experiences for those who have always dreamed of a special birthday, Friendship Zone brings the party to you!
The Birthday Dream Party allows members to submit a heart touching story about themselves, and in return can enjoy a free birthday night out at luxury food restaurant Red Hot who supports us and this programme.
Please visit and register on the Friendship Zone website to apply for this great opportunity. Follow the ‘Smiley Face Link’ or ‘Request for Support’ on the website. For more information, please visit www.friendship-zone.com.
Northampton
Do you wish for your very own birthday dream party, but never been able to afford it? Well at the charity Friendship Zone this is now possible. Friendship Zone is a registered charity dedicated to helping people and allowing them to fulfil goals and ambitions. This charity has various programmes to help achieve this, one being “The Birthday Dream Party”. This is simply a free birthday meal out for you, your friends, and family.
Friendship Zone Charity is a social networking web site that promotes friendship, allows people to make friends online, take part in quizzes, listen to music, and most importantly apply for grants that help people accomplish their dreams.
Friendship Zone wants to help celebrate their members’ birthdays’ by creating fantastic memories and experiences for those who have always dreamed of a special birthday, Friendship Zone brings the party to you!
The Birthday Dream Party allows members to submit a heart touching story about themselves, and in return can enjoy a free birthday night out at luxury food restaurant Red Hot who supports us and this programme.
Please visit and register on the Friendship Zone website to apply for this great opportunity. Follow the ‘Smiley Face Link’ or ‘Request for Support’ on the website. For more information, please visit www.friendship-zone.com.
Tuesday 9 March 2010
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Businessman invests own £100k to charity
09.11.2009
Northampton
Determined and passionate businessman Paul Kuznecovs was recently very successful in his recruitment business and with his own earnings of £100,000, he astonishingly devoted all of his money to the development of the social networking website platform, plus the running and support of the registered charity Friendship Zone.
Paul made a life changing decision at the young age of 21 to move from a deprived family in Latvia, to head for the UK in search of a better life. Paul is a merely a simple man with a dream – to help others. When he first arrived in England he worked for the Christian Trust. Here Paul had a realisation that life is not about making selfish decisions, but that it is about helping others around you and enhancing other peoples’ lives.
Paul began his own recruitment agency that went on to win an award from the Barclays Trading Places, and last year he was successful enough to earn £100,000 profit. With this money, Paul did not buy a new house or car like most of us would, but he invested half into the social networking website platform, and the other half went into the support and running of Friendship Zone charity.
Although having a difficult and demanding life, Paul is a firm believer that ‘everybody has a dream, and every dream is possible.’ Paul strongly believes in charities and alongside running his business and Friendship Zone, he also works for charitable hospital St. Andrews which is a private hospital for people with mental health issues.
The charity Friendship Zone which Paul invested all of his money into, is a social networking site that promotes friendship, allows people to make friends online, play games, listen to music and most importantly apply for support through various programmes. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenues are reinvested back into the community and charitable projects suggested to Friendship Zone by its members. Friendship Zone is a charity with a difference. They do not ask for money, it earns money through hard work and cost effective marketing services to local or nationwide companies.
Paul began this charity with the dream that he could give hope and support to people in order to make a dream come true, and to also generate activities for teenagers in support of keeping them off the streets, and giving them something worthwhile to do with their spare time.
Friendship Zone currently has two main programmes that members can apply for. Firstly is the ‘Birthday Dream Party’, and secondly is the ‘Youth Sport Infrastructure Development’.
Paul is currently continuing his battle to help people in and around Northamptonshire to achieve their dreams. He is currently looking to expand Friendship Zone’s number of users so that they are able to interact, converse and make more friends. Please visit the website www.friendship-zone.com to find out more.
Northampton
Determined and passionate businessman Paul Kuznecovs was recently very successful in his recruitment business and with his own earnings of £100,000, he astonishingly devoted all of his money to the development of the social networking website platform, plus the running and support of the registered charity Friendship Zone.
Paul made a life changing decision at the young age of 21 to move from a deprived family in Latvia, to head for the UK in search of a better life. Paul is a merely a simple man with a dream – to help others. When he first arrived in England he worked for the Christian Trust. Here Paul had a realisation that life is not about making selfish decisions, but that it is about helping others around you and enhancing other peoples’ lives.
Paul began his own recruitment agency that went on to win an award from the Barclays Trading Places, and last year he was successful enough to earn £100,000 profit. With this money, Paul did not buy a new house or car like most of us would, but he invested half into the social networking website platform, and the other half went into the support and running of Friendship Zone charity.
Although having a difficult and demanding life, Paul is a firm believer that ‘everybody has a dream, and every dream is possible.’ Paul strongly believes in charities and alongside running his business and Friendship Zone, he also works for charitable hospital St. Andrews which is a private hospital for people with mental health issues.
The charity Friendship Zone which Paul invested all of his money into, is a social networking site that promotes friendship, allows people to make friends online, play games, listen to music and most importantly apply for support through various programmes. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenues are reinvested back into the community and charitable projects suggested to Friendship Zone by its members. Friendship Zone is a charity with a difference. They do not ask for money, it earns money through hard work and cost effective marketing services to local or nationwide companies.
Paul began this charity with the dream that he could give hope and support to people in order to make a dream come true, and to also generate activities for teenagers in support of keeping them off the streets, and giving them something worthwhile to do with their spare time.
Friendship Zone currently has two main programmes that members can apply for. Firstly is the ‘Birthday Dream Party’, and secondly is the ‘Youth Sport Infrastructure Development’.
Paul is currently continuing his battle to help people in and around Northamptonshire to achieve their dreams. He is currently looking to expand Friendship Zone’s number of users so that they are able to interact, converse and make more friends. Please visit the website www.friendship-zone.com to find out more.
Trustees Report (2008 / 2009)
Press Release – 2.
01.07.2009
This last year has been a voyage of discovery. We have continued to enjoy the patronage of AEP UK Ltd who provided the majority of the funds we need to develop our services. We were offered an unconditional license of their product which has recently been branded as SNAP4Business. This is a white labelled social networking application platform.
We decided to concentrate our efforts on a web site dedicated to providing a service that enables users to discuss and be involved in charity. This is achieved by providing an environment that uses the social networking facilities provided within the platform.
We launched the BETA version of the web site mid February 2008. We continue to develop the functionality and user friendliness of the site. We are confident that in the new year we will be able to publicise a fully functional site.
In November 2008 we moved to new, more prestigious and spacious offices under a specially negotiated deal offered by the landlord. The difference has been startling, for a similar cost that we were paying for a single office previously, we now enjoy shop front visibility and a higher profile overall. We have sufficient space to cater for a variety of volunteers. The space will also enable us to offer more services in the future.
We have negotiated with the extremely popular restaurant chain ‘Red Hot – The World’s Buffet’ a special deal that enables us to send parties under our Birthday Dream Party project.
Over the year we have had various volunteers, from all over the world, moderating the content for the site. We are now able to offer this service on a 24hr basis. Other volunteers are more local meaning that we have access to a variety of skills from general administration to web design and computer hardware. We have also worked closely with the local representatives of Employment and Disability Services (EADS). Most notably we have enjoyed working with Michael Bray who has decided to continue working with us on a voluntary basis since he enjoyed his time with us.
We have also had a more experienced volunteer, Michael Hollins, who saw the potential of the platform we have developed and has taken us in a new direction by branding one of the functionalities we offer separately as ‘Zonadream’. This has been developed independently and will be launched in July or August 2009. We expect that a national PR launch and an incentive offering £10,000 worth of registration fees will generate between 100,000 and 1m users. This is intimately linked with the friendship-zone web site, so every user will also be encouraged to communicate via this medium. As this generates funds, we will be able to offer more value to the various projects that we support.
We are looking forward to this next year as our projects mature. I look forward to being able to report more specifically about the number of individuals and communities that we have been able to support.
01.07.2009
This last year has been a voyage of discovery. We have continued to enjoy the patronage of AEP UK Ltd who provided the majority of the funds we need to develop our services. We were offered an unconditional license of their product which has recently been branded as SNAP4Business. This is a white labelled social networking application platform.
We decided to concentrate our efforts on a web site dedicated to providing a service that enables users to discuss and be involved in charity. This is achieved by providing an environment that uses the social networking facilities provided within the platform.
We launched the BETA version of the web site mid February 2008. We continue to develop the functionality and user friendliness of the site. We are confident that in the new year we will be able to publicise a fully functional site.
In November 2008 we moved to new, more prestigious and spacious offices under a specially negotiated deal offered by the landlord. The difference has been startling, for a similar cost that we were paying for a single office previously, we now enjoy shop front visibility and a higher profile overall. We have sufficient space to cater for a variety of volunteers. The space will also enable us to offer more services in the future.
We have negotiated with the extremely popular restaurant chain ‘Red Hot – The World’s Buffet’ a special deal that enables us to send parties under our Birthday Dream Party project.
Over the year we have had various volunteers, from all over the world, moderating the content for the site. We are now able to offer this service on a 24hr basis. Other volunteers are more local meaning that we have access to a variety of skills from general administration to web design and computer hardware. We have also worked closely with the local representatives of Employment and Disability Services (EADS). Most notably we have enjoyed working with Michael Bray who has decided to continue working with us on a voluntary basis since he enjoyed his time with us.
We have also had a more experienced volunteer, Michael Hollins, who saw the potential of the platform we have developed and has taken us in a new direction by branding one of the functionalities we offer separately as ‘Zonadream’. This has been developed independently and will be launched in July or August 2009. We expect that a national PR launch and an incentive offering £10,000 worth of registration fees will generate between 100,000 and 1m users. This is intimately linked with the friendship-zone web site, so every user will also be encouraged to communicate via this medium. As this generates funds, we will be able to offer more value to the various projects that we support.
We are looking forward to this next year as our projects mature. I look forward to being able to report more specifically about the number of individuals and communities that we have been able to support.
Michael is dropped in the deep end at Friendship Zone!
Press Release – 1.01.06.2009
Michael is disadvantaged by Arthrogryposis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthrogryposis). Very courageously, he has launched himself in at the deep end by taking on a work placement opportunity at Friendship Zone. His responsibilities will include the moderation of the social networking website, becoming proficient at using the site and helping to improve its user friendliness. He will be maintaining a live blog on line about his daily experiences, his troubles and achievements. Michael said ‘I have been looking for work for 2yrs without success. I was only introduced to Friendship Zone last Friday, I was so impressed that I wanted to start straight away. I came in on Tuesday and have had a lot of fun getting registered and learning what my responsibilities are going to be. It is a whole new world and an adventure that I am looking forward to experiencing.’
Friendship Zone is probably the least well known charity in the UK, yet they are expecting to explode into the consciousness of the UK population this year. Paul, the Director welcomed Michael to his new workplace today and after showing him the ropes, let him get on with it. Paul said ‘We enjoyed having Michael with us today. He learned very quickly and seemed enthused about what he was doing. I hope that we can work with many others who might have other disadvantages in the years to come.’
The Employment and Disability Service (EADS) is a well known part of Northamptonshire County Council, who support disadvantaged people into work placement opportunities as a route to finding more permanent work. Glyn from EADS said ‘Michael has had a hard time so far, it has taken a long time to find him this placement, we are very pleased to have found Paul and Friendship Zone, it is such a welcoming working environment, they have created a weekly work structure for Michael and have been very flexible to fit in with his travel needs. This was important, since there is limited public transport available from where he lives.’
We wish Michael and Friendship Zone the best for the future!
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