Sign‑ups are now live for our Trustee and Non‑Trustee Grants Committee Member Webinar & Q+A!
🔗 https://ow.ly/UqBI50YrPVr
Join our CEO Phil Barron, Chair of Trustees Mary Henes, and Grants Director Sarah Wilkins to learn more about us, the roles available, and to ask any questions you may have.
We’re delighted to share that applications are now open to join us as a Trustee or Non‑Trustee Grants Committee Member.
If you’d like to use your skills, experience and insight to make a real difference - we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Find out more and apply:
https://ow.ly/2LUr50YorIr
As we reach the end of LGBTQ+ History Month, we’re reflecting on our visit to Age UK Richmond's Rainbow Café and the importance of inclusive, community‑led spaces for LGBTQ+ elders.
👉 Read the full story on our website.
#LGBTQHistoryMonth #AgeUKRichmond #RainbowCafe
Graphic announcing an online funding survey titled ‘What’s really going on?’ by the Institute for Voluntary Action Research, closing 4 March, with a label for partner opportunities.
Institute for Voluntary Research (IVAR) has recently launched their survey into the funding experience. It’s a chance to shape how the sector supports the work that really matters.
🔗 Take part and help shape our support: https://ow.ly/5MxJ50Yf0KC
Graphic promoting a free Cranfield Trust charity webinar titled ‘How to get the best out of your governance review,’ scheduled for 25 February, 12–1pm. Includes a label for partner opportunities.
Looking to strengthen your charity's governance?
Join Cranfield Trust's free webinar to explore how to design and deliver a governance review that is focused, proportionate and genuinely effective.
🕛 Wednesday 25 February, 12-1pm
🔗 Find out more and sign up: https://ow.ly/g34150Yf03x
🚀 Our latest newsletter landed in inboxes this week! Are you on the list?
Subscribe for practical VCS resources, events, Richmond Foundation updates, and inspiring stories, photos and films from our partners.
https://mailchi.mp/richmondfoundation.org.uk/richmond-foundation-newsletter
🎬 Introducing our new Film Hub!
A dedicated home for films co-created with our funded partners, alongside original content from Richmond Foundation.
This year, we're looking forward to sharing powerful stories and celebrating impact in #RichmondUponThames.
🔗 richmondfoundation.org.uk/films
We’re proud to share our 2025 Annual Report, celebrating a year of bold progress and collaboration across Richmond ✨ www.richmondfoundation.org.uk/our-2025-ann...
In our first edition, we share insights and reflections on our Future Leaders partnership programme. Co-designed with @richmondcvs.bsky.social, @acevo.bsky.social and Clear Thinking Consultancy!
Our Learning Lab series opens the doors to our organisational practice. We're sharing insights from partnership projects to internal processes, and revealing what shapes the way we work and grow. 🔗 ow.ly/uIqj50WWUhl
A hand holding a phone in front of a Teal Green background. The phone displays an Instagram feed with a simple card graphic in green. It outlines the headline of an event, a brief description, and event details. At the bottom of the card is an orange banner which reads "Events from our partners" and the Richmond Foundation logo.
Announced in our latest newsletter: we’ve launched a new way to spotlight events from across our partner network - introducing our Event Cards! 🎉
To find out more and submit your event: www.richmondfoundation.org.uk/promoting-pa...
🗓️ The deadline to submit August events is this Friday!
Today we’re celebrating 10 years of @360giving.org!
We're proud that our very own Grants Manager, Cally Ballack-Naudé, was invited to join nine others in reflecting on this milestone. 👏
Read Cally’s reflections and more in the anniversary blog:
🔗 www.360giving.org/2025/07/01/1...
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🚀 Trustee Forward is recruiting Volunteer Mentors!
Support new trustees & aspiring chairs over 6–9 months. A flexible opportunity with training and support provided.
For more information and how to apply, visit: bit.ly/4dgdNN3 #Trustees #Mentoring @richmondcvs.bsky.social
What makes leadership in the voluntary sector unique?
Kita Ikoku & Phil Barron explore risk, resilience & why backing future leaders matters.🌻
🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/wxLV8LIj2VY
#Leadership #VoluntarySector #FutureLeaders
A digital mockup showing a tablet and a smartphone against a bright pink background. The tablet screen displays the Richmond Foundation newsletter, with headline title "Trustee Forward" alongside a photo of people in discussion. The smartphone screen shows a webpage celebrating 65 years of Richmond Borough Mind, featuring vibrant graphics and a section called "The Sharing Corner".
MAY we interrupt your scroll with some good news? ☀️ The sun is out, and so is our May Edition newsletter!
Not subscribed yet? Sign up below and get this month’s edition delivered straight to your inbox.
👉 ow.ly/i2PI50VQT34
Richmond CVS pull-up banner and large monitor showing slide with Trustee Forward logo & square reading 'developing trustees, growing impact'
Trustee Forward Project Coordinator presenting at launch event in front of Richmond CVS pull-up banner and slide presentation reading 'Why Trustee Forward'
Mixed audience, seated and watching presentation at Trustee Forward launch event
Thank you to everyone who joined last night's Trustee Forward launch event
Inspiring speakers, great discussion & ideas as we collectively build this important support & development project for local trustees in partnership with @richmondfoundation.bsky.social
richmondcvs.org.uk/trustee-forw...
✨ Exciting news! We've partnered with @richmondcvs.bsky.social to launch Trustee Forward – a 12-month programme designed to support new trustees and aspiring Chairs.
🔗 Learn more and get involved: www.richmondfoundation.org.uk/trustee-forw...
To celebrate the launch of our Narrowing the Gap programme, we caught up with Joe Porter to learn how he's leading the initiative at Darell Primary School. Together we're helping to close the education attainment gap for disadvantaged children. Watch to learn more! 🖍️✨ www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXED...
We co-created this film with Richmond Furniture Scheme to highlight the incredible work they do and the essential support they provide through their furniture grants. These grants help those in need access essential household furniture and appliances 🪑👏
youtu.be/uvn7KPMDpj8
#Richmond #Twickenham
In the voluntary sector it's easy to feel like you're "working in a silo and focused on responding to need".
Sophie from Richmond Carers Centre reminds us of the experienced voluntary sector in Richmond and the value of creating a local support network 💪
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"I’ve learned that networking isn’t about asking for something or proving your worth. Instead, it’s about creating meaningful connections rooted in mutual respect and curiosity." 🤝
Gurpreet reflects on the Future Leaders training with Kita Ikoku and @acevo.bsky.social!
🔗 ow.ly/ESFl50V3qvL
Has this sunny spring morning put a bounce in your step? Let's add to the feel-good spirit by celebrating the @ruils.bsky.social Family Matters Service!
This week RUILS are facilitating FREE training on community organising, led by @citizensuk.org #SouthLondonCitizens
youtu.be/kgSOIC2WzvY
A portrait of Abi Palmer (Kew Neighbourhood Association). She sits in front of a purple curtain and rests her arm on the table in front of her. With a smile, her head faces left and she looks to the distance. On the right of the image is a title card that reads: Abi Palmer, Kew Neighbourhood Association. How a theatre festival shaped my career in the community sector. At the bottom is a red and pink gradient thumbnail which reads: Future Leaders 2024.
Abi Palmer (Kew Neighbourhood Association) shares how Lucy Neal and Rose Fenton, founding directors of the London International Festival of Theatre (@liftfestival.bsky.social), inspired her passion for community and education work.
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#FutureChallengers #FutureLeaders #LocalLeadership
Are you passionate about making a real impact in the lives of children and families? Darell Primary and Nursery School is hiring a Family Support Lead for our Narrowing the Gap Education Partnership Programme!
📢 Apply now and make a difference!
ow.ly/nSKQ50UXtjO
#Jobs #Education #FamilySupport
After a gloomy week, I’m definitely ready for some fresh air and a change of scenery! Dose of Nature are all about connecting with nature to support mental well-being.
🎥 Watch this and take a moment to step outside! ☀️ #DoseOfNature #MentalHealth #Nature
Today's Future Challenger is Karen King! ✨
Karen (@cambriancentre.bsky.social) shares how working with incredible women like Jose Penrose at Hounslow Volunteer Bureau taught her the power of teamwork and the lasting impact of small gestures.
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#WomenInLeadership #CommunityImpact
A green banner. On the left-side there is a stacked assortment of shapes in pink, teal, marble, maroon and orange. On the right side is the Man & Boy logo: A type logo with a jumping man in the centre of the "O" in "Boy". Below reads "are hiring". A Funded by Richmond Foundation logo is placed at the top of the banner.
Man & Boy is Hiring an Engagement Coordinator!
This is a fantastic charity that creates life-changing opportunities for boys to build strong, supportive relationships with a male role model in their lives.
🔗 Learn more and apply: ow.ly/cP4o50UTc8Z
#charityjobs #charity #careers
Thanks for sharing your experience! The chats and good vibes on Bluesky are amazing 😎 We’ve really enjoyed connecting with other orgs and being inspired by the Bluesky thinking!
Gary sits smiling in front of a teal curtain backdrop. A text card to the right of his portrait reads: Gary Clements, SPEAR. SPEAR are introducing innovative methods to reduce homelessness and end rough sleeping. A maroon square thumbnail with the text "Future Leaders 2024" is positioned below the text.
Part Two of Future Leaders: Future Challengers series is here! ⚡️
First up, Gary reflects on the leader who influenced his work and how SPEAR is collaborating with the Centre for Homelessness Impact and Change Grow Live to reduce homelessness and end rough sleeping.
🔗 ow.ly/XHjY50UT2rZ
We're proud to launch our first Education Partnership Grant: Narrowing the Gap! 📚🚀
We're helping to close the attainment gap for disadvantaged children and their peers by embedding family support in schools, enhancing teacher training, and strengthening community partnerships.
🔗 Link in our bio!
