Francesca Baker

“No one expects you to hang out with each other. That’s why it’s even more special that we choose to.”
I love my little sister Tonia. She is the best person I know. These days she’s not so little, at the grand age of 22, but that still means I am 50% older than her. There are 11 years between us (I’m 33) but we are super close. Do I wish we were closer in years so we had similar friendship groups and current experiences? No, I don’t think I do, because an 11 year age gap has taught me a lot a...

An independent graphic designer with both client and agency side experience

The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital is a centre for high-intensity rehabilitation and complex nursing care in Aylesbury. Providing a state of the art facility in a historical, landmark building in the centre of Aylesbury, staffed by specialists, the service is well equipped to support patients with their recovery and rehabilitation

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Domestic violence has become more prevalent and harder to fight because of lockdown. We spoke with the charity Hestia about their employer-focussed response and how philanthropists and corporates can help.
In the first three weeks of lockdown, fourteen women and two children were murdered by a current or ex-partner – an increase of 160%. Those experiencing abuse found themselves subjected to more severe control and abuse, with even less chance to get any time away from their abuser. Being una...

Could it be that learning to read at a later age could have benefits, both for children now and the adults they become?
I’ve always loved words. As a child, I was absorbed in books, pens, and paper, and as an adult I’ve sought to craft a career out of them. Without literacy, I would be lost. Language lets us communicate with others, make sense of the world, and engage with society. It’s the way we express our ideas, thoughts, and emotions. It provides a common structure to share what’s in our...

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Food Security pull out in The Guardian.

The European Heritage Days, a joint initiative of the Council of Europe and the European Commission since 1999, are the most widely celebrated participatory cultural events in Europe. The pan-European nature of the programme contributes to bringing citizens together and highlighting the European dimension of cultural heritage in the 50 signatory States of the European Cultural Convention. Up to 70 000 events (with 30 million visitors expected) are organised until the end of October in order t...

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Words by Francesca Baker, 33, from Kent
When I saw that calorie labels are set to be introduced in restaurants as part of the government's new obesity plan, my heart did a little skip of delight. But then my rational side kicked in, and I felt sick.
Why such complicated feelings towards something that's designed to promote healthy eating?
The answer is that I have anorexia nervosa and have done for 15 years. Since the age of 18 I've been perpetually in recovery, trying har...

Being part of a team matters – even for those of us used to flying solo. When you are part of community and build connections you can facilitate business growth and success. Working together is beneficial for you and your business.
So why is that?
Team work
Most businesses and the self employed are typically independent individuals . You will take on many tasks such as HR, finance, and marketing. These tasks are typically done by different departments in a larger business, . This self-suffici...