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🌷Nothing lifts the mood like fresh flowers, especially with spring in the air! 🌸 Our coworking space was bursting with fresh blooms, creativity, and great company. Everyone truly got involved with flower arranging, designing their own beautiful bouquets to take home while enjoying a relaxed moment to connect with fellow coworkers. 💐🤗 Thinking about joining our coworking space? Whether you need a permanent desk, a flexible workspace, a hot desk, or a meeting room—we've got an option for you! For more details on what we offer or to arrange a tour, visit https://lnkd.in/eVX7xGAr or email us at booking@rankfoundation.com. We'd love to welcome you! 😊 #Coworking #CoworkingEvents #CoworkingSpace #LondonCoworking #LondonWorkspace #HotDesking #MeetingRooms #SpringCrafts #FlowerArranging

Happy March! 💐 Check out the latest jobs and opportunities from our Network below: 🪙 Impetus - Backing the best is looking for organisations supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to join its portfolio. They’re offering £100k in unrestricted funding, hands-on support from their expert Investment team, pro bono expertise, peer learning forums, policy influence opportunities, and access to additional grants through their donor network. If your organisation improves school attainment for disadvantaged young people or supports NEET young people into employment through skills development, apply by 11:59pm, 17th April. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eGh9CyEH 🚀 The Elevating Leaders programme by Social Enterprise Academy offers senior leaders in social enterprises and non-profits in the North East the chance to develop leadership skills and build strong networks through 10 days of in-person, peer-led learning over 6 months. Participants also become eligible to pitch for the Postcode Innovation Trust’s Boost Fund and can gain optional RQF Level 6 micro-credits. Apply now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eRAH7YPe 💻 Social Enterprise Academy is also looking for a values-driven graduate to join their team as a Graduate Learning Technology & Innovation Officer. This fixed-term role will focus on advising, training, coaching, and championing the IT rollout across the organisation. Apply now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eFU79h46 🤝 The Message Trust is hiring for multiple roles: • Digital Communications Officer (Manchester) • Charge Worker (Glasgow) • Project Co-Ordinator – Youth Engagement (Manchester) • Cardiff Street Pastor Co-Ordinator (The Vale of Glamorgan) • Financial Accountant (Manchester) 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e4CFtSmK 🌿 Are you passionate about the outdoors and working with young people? Creative Sustainability CIC is looking for an Outdoor Activities Lead to bring nature into their youth programmes in Gloucestershire. In this role, you’ll create inclusive outdoor activities, help young people build friendships through shared experiences, and support connections to nature-based volunteering and work opportunities. Apply by 5pm, 17th March 👉 https://lnkd.in/eHJDPY6P 👩🏫 Tokko Ltd., a Luton-based youth hub, is looking for a Youth Worker to inspire and support young people to aspire, be happy, and lead healthy lives. As Tokko enters an exciting new phase of growth, this role offers the chance to creatively engage young people in structured youth work programmes, develop local initiatives, and lead activities in areas like sports, creative arts, and healthy relationships. Apply by 29th March 👉 https://lnkd.in/ezvd7Hpp Follow us to stay updated on exciting job openings and opportunities within our Network and more! ✨ #RankNet #Jobs #JobOpportunities #CharityJobs #NonProfitJobs

We’re delighted to welcome Locality to our London coworking space! 👏 Locality is a national network supporting local community organisations to be strong and successful. With 1,600 members across the UK, they provide specialist advice, peer-learning, and resources to help communities thrive. We’re excited to have them join our growing community of social sector peers. Welcome, Locality! 😊

As we step into March and welcome the first signs of spring, let’s take a look at what our Network members have been up to over the past month! 😊 🍏 After nearly a year of work, Katina-Leigh Taylor, 2024 Time to Shine Leader at The Food Foundation and her colleagues have released the Food Activist Toolkit to support the next generation of campaigners. Drawing on their experience in campaigns to change the food system, the toolkit offers practical tips and downloadable templates on working with the media, engaging policymakers, and using social media for change. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eqkbJKmV 📢 Sounddelivery Media has opened applications for its Spokesperson Leadership Programme, a free seven-month initiative designed to equip leaders with the skills, confidence, and networks to drive change. The programme supports those using their lived experience to create impact in their communities, offering media and public speaking training, one-to-one mentoring with journalists, and a residential retreat. Apply by 12pm on Friday, 21st March. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecjghqTU 📸 Fotonow CIC collaborated with the Devon Ukrainian Association to create "Korinnya, the Roots", a photography project highlighting how creative expression has supported displaced Ukrainians in the UK. The exhibition launched on 24th February and will be on display for a month on the exterior wall of the former Club 103 in Plymouth—so if you're nearby, don’t miss it! 👉 https://lnkd.in/ew8dGgTb 📚 OPEN, a youth-led charity in Shetland, has launched its annual training programme for young people aged 16-25 in the region, running until May. Covering key topics, including leadership, alcohol and drug harm reduction, LGBTQ+ awareness, youth work, mentoring, sexual health, and well-being, the sessions provide a supportive, pressure-free space to learn alongside peer educators. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePHXc7HT 🤝 A new partnership has been launched to strengthen community-led research in the Eryri region, focusing on tourism, culture, and heritage. The Dolennu network, named after the Welsh word for ‘to link,’ brings together CWMNI CYMUNEDOL BRO FFESTINIOG, Foundational Economy Alliance Wales Ltd, Foundational Economy Research, Llwybr Llechi Eryri, Partneriaeth Ogwen, People's Economy (formerly Economy), Siop Griffiths, and Slate Researchers from the valleys of Ogwen, Ffestiniog, Nantlle, and Conwy. This collaboration brings together local citizens, enterprises, stakeholders, and experts to drive research and innovation in the region. 👉 https://lnkd.in/d_f4bX9T 👩🏫 With secured investment, MCR Pathways is expanding its mentoring programme to the North East of England and is looking to collaborate with leaders and organisations supporting young people in secondary schools across Newcastle, Sunderland, Stockton-on-Tees, and Hartlepool. Find out more: 👉 https://lnkd.in/exFy5_ss Follow us to stay updated and hear stories from across our Network! #RankNet #WhatsOnRankNetwork

We're excited to welcome 20/20 Levels to our London coworking space! 🎉 As a social mobility organisation, 20/20 Levels is dedicated to breaking barriers and opening doors. They empower Black and racially underrepresented young people by unlocking their potential and creating opportunities to help them get their dream job, start a business, or find their path. Please join us in giving 20/20 Levels a warm welcome! 🤗

𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 🌟 Designed to empower emerging leaders in the social sector with practical skills and greater confidence, our six-month pilot Pushing Boundaries programme combined online sessions, residential workshops, and individual coaching to help participants develop confidence, resilience, and leadership abilities. The results speak for themselves: 💪 99% attendance rate 📈 Confidence doubled from 33% to 67% 🌟 Participants reached major milestones, including promotions, new jobs, increased responsibilities, and even winning new contracts! Following the success of the pilot, we’re launching Pushing Boundaries for a second year, investing in another group of emerging leaders from our Network! 🎉 👉 Read the full report by Lucy Jaffe, facilitator of the 2024 Pushing Boundaries group, to explore key findings and next steps: https://lnkd.in/ekMhiHRf #Leadership #SocialImpact #PushingBoundaries #SocialLeaders

🌱 Spring is just around the corner! If you're looking for your next role in the charity sector, here are some fantastic job openings within our Network: 🏫 First Give, a charity that works with supporters and partner schools to inspire young people to make a positive change in society, is recruiting for two roles: • Programme Manager - Midlands: The Programme Manager will use their understanding of the education sector to build relationships with key stakeholders and partner schools in Midlands. Apply by 9am, 5th March. • Freelance School Facilitators: These positions will support the delivery of First Give’s programme in partner schools across London, Essex, Yorkshire & The Humber, the West Midlands, Wales, and the West of England. 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ePGAzZNG 🎬 Media Trust Films bridges the gap between charities and filmmakers, creating powerful films that amplify the impact of grassroots organisations. They’re looking for an experienced Producer to manage productions from start to finish, ensuring high-quality films are delivered on time and on budget. 👉 Apply by 2nd March: https://lnkd.in/eFkm9T9k 🧠 brainstrust, a charity supporting people living with brain tumours and their families, is seeking a Beneficiary Events Officer. In this role, you'll curate and promote their highly regarded events programme. 👉 Apply by 5pm, 28th February: https://lnkd.in/deMid7f 🤝 The Message Trust is a worldwide movement passionately sharing the love of Jesus Christ in words and actions with the hardest-to-reach young people and communities. They’re hiring for multiple roles: • Rapper/Singer Evangelist – Manchester • Administrator (Youth Engagement) – Manchester • HR Administrator – Manchester • Receptionist/Exec Support Administrator – Manchester • Mess Café Chef – Manchester • Neal Street Espresso Manager – London • Neal Street Espresso Assistant Manager – London 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e4CFtSmK 🎵 Worcester Snoezelen CIO is a leisure therapy centre offering a range of person-centred multisensory activities that empower, bring joy, and help members make choices and communicate through alternative means. They’re looking for a Music Leader to work with people of all ages with disabilities and additional needs, mainly children and young people under 25. 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/d_xBUPxY 🏡 EMMAUS NORTH EAST is a regional homelessness charity supporting individuals who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. They’re looking for two Support Workers and one Floating Support Worker. Key responsibilities include assisting residents with personal growth, identifying and addressing training or development needs, and providing support for emotional challenges or addictions. 👉 Apply by 24th February: https://lnkd.in/e3WBnK7z Follow us to stay updated on exciting job openings and opportunities within our Network and more! ✨ #RankNet #Jobs #JobOpportunities #CharityJobs #NonProfitJobs

“Inclusive leadership allows people with different life experiences to have a voice and share their valuable opinions.” - Aimee Thorpe, Community Development and Engagement Assistant at The Why Not? Trust for care experienced young people, a charity supporting and promoting relationships with and between young people with care experience. In this article, Aimee explores what it means to lead inclusively and how it can create a workplace where everyone, regardless of background or experience, has equal opportunities to thrive. 👉 Read more about Aimee’s journey and the impact of inclusive leadership on both staff and the people they serve: https://lnkd.in/en5wUp7h 📖 Explore the latest Rank Ripples magazine: https://lnkd.in/esQgBnnP 🎧 Listen to Aimee share her leadership journey in episode 9 of The Ripple Effect podcast: https://lnkd.in/eCNUaDmJ #RankRipples #RipplesMagazine #RankNet #InclusiveLeadership #Leadership 

We are excited to introduce the newest addition to our London coworking space, World Child Cancer! 👏 Founded in 2007, World Child Cancer is the leading international children’s charity dedicated to addressing the global inequality in childhood cancer care and improving diagnosis, treatment and support for children with cancer and their families in low- and middle-income countries around the world. The charity now runs 13 programmes across Africa, Asia and Central America. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome! 🤗

Is inclusive leadership essential in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector? 🤔 In this article, Jen McKevitt, Rank’s very own Associate Director for Sunderland and the North East, describes how inclusive leadership is fundamental to the work of social leaders in the VCSE sector, and shares strategies for reflecting, acting, and creating welcoming spaces where all voices are heard and valued. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eektjzxE 📖 Explore the latest Rank Ripples magazine: https://lnkd.in/esQgBnnP #RankRipples #RipplesMagazine #RankNet #InclusiveLeadership #Leadership #SocialJustice #VCSE