The Young Fabians are proud to have partnered with Nationbuilder to delivery a new online platform. The platform will integrated previous distinct systems that the organisation has been using. Along with a new website, it manages the weekly email newsletter and connectivity to social media.

The website is still undergoing development and more features will be added gradually over the next few months.

Merry Christmas and all the best for 2014 from the Young Fabian Executive.

The Young Fabians delivered ten packed bags of food donated by our members at the Christmas social to Westminster Chapel Food Bank. With donations ranging from staples like rice to little luxuries like chocolate, the food bank was overwhelmed by the generosity of members.

James said “It’s regrettable that in 21^st Century Britain we should have food banks, but while the need is there the Young Fabians will continue to support them. I am so proud of, and grateful to, our members for their immense generosity. They will make a lot of families’ Christmases that bit better”.

e Young Fabians Finance Network met at their AGM on Tuesday led by outgoing Chair Lorna Russell. Three office holders were elected in 2014:

Chair: Sophie Robson
Vice-Chair: Sophia Morrell
Secretary: Bramen Singnayagam

Thank you to everyone who participated in our programme this year. For more information on getting involved please contact us at financenetwork@youngfabians.org.uk.

Executive members, Louie Woodall, Alexander Adranghi and Katharina Klebba met young people from across the country in Portcullis House for Parliament Week 2013.

Along with other youth organisations, the Young Fabians engaged with future voters and explained the crucial work we do.

A proposal by James Hallwood to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph on behalf of the Young Fabian Executive was carried out this evening by the 2013/14 Executive. A minute’s silence was held and a wreath was laid with the following words written:

“ In solidarity and eternal gratitude”

The new Executive met this evening to discuss strategy for the year ahead and assign portfolios to the non-constitutional officers.

2013/14’s portfolios will be:

• Chair: James Hallwood
• Vice Chair: Katharina Klebba
• Treasurer: Martin Edobor
• Secretary: Alexander Adranghi
• Anticipations Editor: Louie Woodall
• Local Government and Regional Officer: Hetty Wood
• Research Officer: Felicity Slater
• Campaigns Officer: Alvin Carpio
• Membership and Partnership Officer: Adebusuyi Adeyemi
• International Officer: Joel Mullan
• External Affairs Officer: Vicki Butler
• Networks Officer: Lorna Russell

At a meeting of the Young Fabian Executive for 2013/14, James Hallwood was elected Chair of the Young Fabians for the year ahead. Topping the ballot of this year’s elections, James was previously the Secretary and Equalities Officer of the Young Fabians.

Katharina Klebba was elected Vice Chair; Martin Edobor, Treasurer; and Alexander Adranghi, Secretary.

These constitutional roles will formally be approved at the AGM on 16^th November. Positions for the eight other elected members will be decided on 10^th November after a strategy meeting.