The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT)
@jrct.bsky.social
A Quaker grant-making organisation supporting those who address the root causes of conflict and injustice.
"I'm committed to making sure JRCT remains a catalyst for positive social change; funding and supporting work that drives systemic change with integrity, courage, and purpose."
Our CEO Nicola Purdy in @thirdsector.co.uk today.
www.thirdsector.co.uk/grantmaker-a...
Our CEO Nicola Purdy in @thirdsector.co.uk today.
www.thirdsector.co.uk/grantmaker-a...
Grantmaker appoints interim head as next chief
Nicola Purdy has been leading the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust on a temporary basis since December
www.thirdsector.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:57 AM
"I'm committed to making sure JRCT remains a catalyst for positive social change; funding and supporting work that drives systemic change with integrity, courage, and purpose."
Our CEO Nicola Purdy in @thirdsector.co.uk today.
www.thirdsector.co.uk/grantmaker-a...
Our CEO Nicola Purdy in @thirdsector.co.uk today.
www.thirdsector.co.uk/grantmaker-a...
We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Nicola Purdy as chief executive of the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT).
November 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Nicola Purdy as chief executive of the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT).
Last week Siân Berry MP quoted the work of Climate Emergency UK in parliament.
Created in partnership with mySociety, Council Climate Action Scorecards are an assessment of all UK councils on the actions they've taken towards net zero.
Created in partnership with mySociety, Council Climate Action Scorecards are an assessment of all UK councils on the actions they've taken towards net zero.
Our work was just quoted in the UK Parliament! 🥳
Here is Siân Berry’s full statement on why the Scorecards results demonstrate that a climate statutory duty is needed in England: “Every council scoring 20% or below in the Scorecards is in England or Northern Ireland" @sianberry.bsky.social
Here is Siân Berry’s full statement on why the Scorecards results demonstrate that a climate statutory duty is needed in England: “Every council scoring 20% or below in the Scorecards is in England or Northern Ireland" @sianberry.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Last week Siân Berry MP quoted the work of Climate Emergency UK in parliament.
Created in partnership with mySociety, Council Climate Action Scorecards are an assessment of all UK councils on the actions they've taken towards net zero.
Created in partnership with mySociety, Council Climate Action Scorecards are an assessment of all UK councils on the actions they've taken towards net zero.
Last week, the @workersupportc.bsky.social (WSC) was featured on a BBC Radio 4 programme ‘Abused for Our Food’ which exposed the reality faced by seasonal farm workers in the UK.
You can visit the WSC website to listen to the programme in full.
workersupportcentre.org.uk/2025/10/24/w...
You can visit the WSC website to listen to the programme in full.
workersupportcentre.org.uk/2025/10/24/w...
WSC featured on BBC programme about seasonal farm workers in the UK – Worker Support Centre
This Wednesday 22nd October BBC File on 4 Investigates broadcast a programme about the treatment …
workersupportcentre.org.uk
October 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Last week, the @workersupportc.bsky.social (WSC) was featured on a BBC Radio 4 programme ‘Abused for Our Food’ which exposed the reality faced by seasonal farm workers in the UK.
You can visit the WSC website to listen to the programme in full.
workersupportcentre.org.uk/2025/10/24/w...
You can visit the WSC website to listen to the programme in full.
workersupportcentre.org.uk/2025/10/24/w...
We are glad to support @wen-uk.bsky.social through our Sustainable Future programme.
This week Wen delivered the #ToxicFreePeriodPetiton to the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), “urging the UK government to regulate toxic chemicals in period products.”
This week Wen delivered the #ToxicFreePeriodPetiton to the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), “urging the UK government to regulate toxic chemicals in period products.”
What a day! Today we took our call for #ToxicFreePeriods to Parliament.
Starting with our House of Lords event with @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social, experts, campaigners & producers - we then went to DEFRA - with our call to make all period products safe. #ToxicTippingPoint #EnvironmenstrualWeek
Starting with our House of Lords event with @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social, experts, campaigners & producers - we then went to DEFRA - with our call to make all period products safe. #ToxicTippingPoint #EnvironmenstrualWeek
October 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We are glad to support @wen-uk.bsky.social through our Sustainable Future programme.
This week Wen delivered the #ToxicFreePeriodPetiton to the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), “urging the UK government to regulate toxic chemicals in period products.”
This week Wen delivered the #ToxicFreePeriodPetiton to the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), “urging the UK government to regulate toxic chemicals in period products.”
We are glad to support Index on Censorship through our Power and Accountability programme.
🔗 Take a look at their full report, ‘From Survivor to Defendant: How the law is being weaponised to silence victims of sexual violence’ below:
https://ow.ly/QrvZ50Xg8Uc
🔗 Take a look at their full report, ‘From Survivor to Defendant: How the law is being weaponised to silence victims of sexual violence’ below:
https://ow.ly/QrvZ50Xg8Uc
October 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We are glad to support Index on Censorship through our Power and Accountability programme.
🔗 Take a look at their full report, ‘From Survivor to Defendant: How the law is being weaponised to silence victims of sexual violence’ below:
https://ow.ly/QrvZ50Xg8Uc
🔗 Take a look at their full report, ‘From Survivor to Defendant: How the law is being weaponised to silence victims of sexual violence’ below:
https://ow.ly/QrvZ50Xg8Uc
The North West Migrants Forum recently showcased works from East African filmmakers in celebration of Black History Month.
We’re glad to help support the NWMF via our Northern Ireland programme.
🔗 Head over to their website to read the full blog.
We’re glad to help support the NWMF via our Northern Ireland programme.
🔗 Head over to their website to read the full blog.
October 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The North West Migrants Forum recently showcased works from East African filmmakers in celebration of Black History Month.
We’re glad to help support the NWMF via our Northern Ireland programme.
🔗 Head over to their website to read the full blog.
We’re glad to help support the NWMF via our Northern Ireland programme.
🔗 Head over to their website to read the full blog.
“The scale of environmental devastation caused by armed conflicts and military activities is accelerating humanitarian crises and ecological collapse in ways we can no longer afford to ignore.”
Statement endorsed by 31 orgs on the staggering costs of war and militarism.
Statement endorsed by 31 orgs on the staggering costs of war and militarism.
In a statement supported by 31 organisations, last week governments at the #UNGA heard how we can no longer ignore the staggering environmental and humanitarian cost of armed conflicts and militarism ceobs.org/joint-civil-...
Joint civil society statement on PERAC to the UN General Assembly First Committee - CEOBS
Joint Civil Society Statement on the Protection of the Environment in Relation to Armed Conflicts to the UN General Assembly First Committee.
ceobs.org
October 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
“The scale of environmental devastation caused by armed conflicts and military activities is accelerating humanitarian crises and ecological collapse in ways we can no longer afford to ignore.”
Statement endorsed by 31 orgs on the staggering costs of war and militarism.
Statement endorsed by 31 orgs on the staggering costs of war and militarism.
Join Medact’s upcoming event - ‘Building a Nuclear Weapons Free World’, for an introduction into campaigning for the total abolition of weapons of mass destruction, and the opportunity to connect in-person with other health workers, students and campaigners.
See their post for more information.
See their post for more information.
🚨 T-2 weeks until we host: Building a Nuclear Weapons Free World – an evening lecture, conversation and drinks reception in London, free and open to all!
Interested in learning more about the movement to abolish weapons of mass destruction? Join us ⬇️
www.medact.org/event/nuclea...
Interested in learning more about the movement to abolish weapons of mass destruction? Join us ⬇️
www.medact.org/event/nuclea...
Building a Nuclear Weapons Free World - Medact Calendar
We welcome Medact members, health workers, students, and particularly young campaigners as we reflect on the fight for a nuclear weapons free world.
www.medact.org
October 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Join Medact’s upcoming event - ‘Building a Nuclear Weapons Free World’, for an introduction into campaigning for the total abolition of weapons of mass destruction, and the opportunity to connect in-person with other health workers, students and campaigners.
See their post for more information.
See their post for more information.
We are glad to support Index on Censorship through our Power and Accountability programme.
See their post below to find out about their new report ‘From Survivor to Defendant: How the law is being weaponised to silence victims of sexual violence’.
See their post below to find out about their new report ‘From Survivor to Defendant: How the law is being weaponised to silence victims of sexual violence’.
Survivors of sexual and gender-based violence are being silenced by the very people accused of committing the abuse. 📣Read our new report revealing how abusive legal actions in the UK & Ireland are silencing those who speak out ⬇️
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/10/the-...
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/10/the-...
October 17, 2025 at 12:09 PM
We are glad to support Index on Censorship through our Power and Accountability programme.
See their post below to find out about their new report ‘From Survivor to Defendant: How the law is being weaponised to silence victims of sexual violence’.
See their post below to find out about their new report ‘From Survivor to Defendant: How the law is being weaponised to silence victims of sexual violence’.
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💥We're recruiting! The Commonweal Trust is looking for a Collection Development Worker to join our team. More information and how to apply on our website at:
www.commonwealnonviolence.org/come-and-wor...
www.commonwealnonviolence.org/come-and-wor...
September 30, 2025 at 11:47 AM
💥We're recruiting! The Commonweal Trust is looking for a Collection Development Worker to join our team. More information and how to apply on our website at:
www.commonwealnonviolence.org/come-and-wor...
www.commonwealnonviolence.org/come-and-wor...
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What a great impact our school uniform scheme had this year! Our work is funded by @jrct.bsky.social and has built women's confidence and capacity to become active members in their community
September 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
What a great impact our school uniform scheme had this year! Our work is funded by @jrct.bsky.social and has built women's confidence and capacity to become active members in their community
An exciting opportunity from @jcwi-uk.bsky.social! ⬇️
🌟 We’re hiring an Executive Director!
JCWI’s fight for migrant justice is more important than ever. We’re looking for a passionate leader with the vision to guide us. If that’s you, apply here: jcwi.org.uk/careers
📍 London (hybrid, N7)
💷 £60–65k
🗓 Apply by 01 October 2025
JCWI’s fight for migrant justice is more important than ever. We’re looking for a passionate leader with the vision to guide us. If that’s you, apply here: jcwi.org.uk/careers
📍 London (hybrid, N7)
💷 £60–65k
🗓 Apply by 01 October 2025
Careers
Vacancy: Executive Director
jcwi.org.uk
September 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
An exciting opportunity from @jcwi-uk.bsky.social! ⬇️
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We are recruiting for a Safe Sick Pay Campaign Director and an Operations Director🥳Exciting time to be joining the team as we work to scale-up. If you or someone you know would be suitable please get in touch. Please share🙏
Full-time roles at £60-£67k
centreforprogressivechange.org/careers
Full-time roles at £60-£67k
centreforprogressivechange.org/careers
Careers
We build national organising campaigns for a more progressive society. We do this by driving our own campaigns, carrying out research on what works and offering training and consultancy.
centreforprogressivechange.org
September 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM
We are recruiting for a Safe Sick Pay Campaign Director and an Operations Director🥳Exciting time to be joining the team as we work to scale-up. If you or someone you know would be suitable please get in touch. Please share🙏
Full-time roles at £60-£67k
centreforprogressivechange.org/careers
Full-time roles at £60-£67k
centreforprogressivechange.org/careers
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As part of the Joseph Rowntree Centenary we've partnered with The Rowntree Society to curate a display of original archival documents exploring Joseph's life and legacy & we'd love you to come and see it!
Drop into The Yorkshire Room any time between 11-1 this Friday 8th August to find out more🍫
Drop into The Yorkshire Room any time between 11-1 this Friday 8th August to find out more🍫
August 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
As part of the Joseph Rowntree Centenary we've partnered with The Rowntree Society to curate a display of original archival documents exploring Joseph's life and legacy & we'd love you to come and see it!
Drop into The Yorkshire Room any time between 11-1 this Friday 8th August to find out more🍫
Drop into The Yorkshire Room any time between 11-1 this Friday 8th August to find out more🍫
📢 Could you be our new chief executive?
We are seeking a permanent Chief Executive to join JRCT. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a long-established social justice funder, and to directly support those working for a more just and equitable future.
micro.green-park.co.uk/jrct/
We are seeking a permanent Chief Executive to join JRCT. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a long-established social justice funder, and to directly support those working for a more just and equitable future.
micro.green-park.co.uk/jrct/
July 23, 2025 at 11:48 AM
📢 Could you be our new chief executive?
We are seeking a permanent Chief Executive to join JRCT. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a long-established social justice funder, and to directly support those working for a more just and equitable future.
micro.green-park.co.uk/jrct/
We are seeking a permanent Chief Executive to join JRCT. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a long-established social justice funder, and to directly support those working for a more just and equitable future.
micro.green-park.co.uk/jrct/
Looking for funding? Four of our programmes are now open to applications, read the thread below to find out more about what we fund!
More info on our website: www.jrct.org.uk/application-process
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More info on our website: www.jrct.org.uk/application-process
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July 21, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Looking for funding? Four of our programmes are now open to applications, read the thread below to find out more about what we fund!
More info on our website: www.jrct.org.uk/application-process
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More info on our website: www.jrct.org.uk/application-process
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New website, Spycopsresearch.info, from Undercover Research Group.
For over 40 years, the British state secretly placed more than 100 long-term undercover officers into scores of political groups to spy on them and their members, and to subvert their campaigns.
For over 40 years, the British state secretly placed more than 100 long-term undercover officers into scores of political groups to spy on them and their members, and to subvert their campaigns.
July 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
New website, Spycopsresearch.info, from Undercover Research Group.
For over 40 years, the British state secretly placed more than 100 long-term undercover officers into scores of political groups to spy on them and their members, and to subvert their campaigns.
For over 40 years, the British state secretly placed more than 100 long-term undercover officers into scores of political groups to spy on them and their members, and to subvert their campaigns.
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Final week of our Climate Action Scorecard Crowdfunder! Please donate by the 21st July to have your contribution match funded by the Aviva Community Fund! Follow the link here:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/council-cl...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/council-cl...
July 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Final week of our Climate Action Scorecard Crowdfunder! Please donate by the 21st July to have your contribution match funded by the Aviva Community Fund! Follow the link here:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/council-cl...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/council-cl...
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🌍️ Fixfest is a global gathering for community repair, welcoming activists, policy-makers, thinkers, educators, fixers, and companies from all over the world.
🔗 Visit fixfest.org to learn more and contribute to building our innovative programme
🔗 Visit fixfest.org to learn more and contribute to building our innovative programme
Home - Fixfest
Fixfest is a regular global gathering of repairers and tinkerers, activists, policy-makers, thinkers, and companies from all over the world.
fixfest.therestartproject.org
July 10, 2025 at 10:07 AM
🌍️ Fixfest is a global gathering for community repair, welcoming activists, policy-makers, thinkers, educators, fixers, and companies from all over the world.
🔗 Visit fixfest.org to learn more and contribute to building our innovative programme
🔗 Visit fixfest.org to learn more and contribute to building our innovative programme
What happens when Disabled children and young people are educated separately from their peers? According to the Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE), it leads to fewer opportunities and deepening stigma and discrimination.
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June 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
What happens when Disabled children and young people are educated separately from their peers? According to the Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE), it leads to fewer opportunities and deepening stigma and discrimination.
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Have you seen the latest @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social Climate Action Scorecards 📊?
For the second time, Climate Emergency UK has assessed all UK councils on their completed climate action to date.
See how well your council has done and where they can improve - councilclimatescorecards.uk
For the second time, Climate Emergency UK has assessed all UK councils on their completed climate action to date.
See how well your council has done and where they can improve - councilclimatescorecards.uk
The 2025 #CouncilClimateScorecards results are in! 📊 🚀
🌟 Top Scorers: @islington-council.bsky.social (Single Tier), Belfast City Council (Northern Ireland), @winchester.gov.uk (District), @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social
Check your local council's score at:
councilclimatescorecards.uk
@mySociety.org
🌟 Top Scorers: @islington-council.bsky.social (Single Tier), Belfast City Council (Northern Ireland), @winchester.gov.uk (District), @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social
Check your local council's score at:
councilclimatescorecards.uk
@mySociety.org
June 19, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Have you seen the latest @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social Climate Action Scorecards 📊?
For the second time, Climate Emergency UK has assessed all UK councils on their completed climate action to date.
See how well your council has done and where they can improve - councilclimatescorecards.uk
For the second time, Climate Emergency UK has assessed all UK councils on their completed climate action to date.
See how well your council has done and where they can improve - councilclimatescorecards.uk
@wen-uk.bsky.social are hiring a Feminist Climate Justice Policy Campaigner to work on their Feminist Green New Deal project. The project puts the needs of women, racialised, and marginalised groups at the heart of all climate policy and action.
Apply by 1 July, 5pm
www.wen.org.uk/jobs-volunte...
Apply by 1 July, 5pm
www.wen.org.uk/jobs-volunte...
Jobs
www.wen.org.uk
June 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
@wen-uk.bsky.social are hiring a Feminist Climate Justice Policy Campaigner to work on their Feminist Green New Deal project. The project puts the needs of women, racialised, and marginalised groups at the heart of all climate policy and action.
Apply by 1 July, 5pm
www.wen.org.uk/jobs-volunte...
Apply by 1 July, 5pm
www.wen.org.uk/jobs-volunte...
Not sure if you're facing a SLAPP?
@indexoncensorship.org has released a new questionnaire tool to support anyone facing legal threats, to help you determine if your experience could amount to a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP).
www.indexoncensorship.org/am-i-facing-...
@indexoncensorship.org has released a new questionnaire tool to support anyone facing legal threats, to help you determine if your experience could amount to a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP).
www.indexoncensorship.org/am-i-facing-...
Am I facing a SLAPP - Index on Censorship
www.indexoncensorship.org
June 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Not sure if you're facing a SLAPP?
@indexoncensorship.org has released a new questionnaire tool to support anyone facing legal threats, to help you determine if your experience could amount to a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP).
www.indexoncensorship.org/am-i-facing-...
@indexoncensorship.org has released a new questionnaire tool to support anyone facing legal threats, to help you determine if your experience could amount to a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP).
www.indexoncensorship.org/am-i-facing-...
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If you’re facing economic abuse, your employer may already have policies in place to support you.
You can find further information on the types of support employers can offer, along with tips and advice on disclosing abuse, here ⬇️
You can find further information on the types of support employers can offer, along with tips and advice on disclosing abuse, here ⬇️
How your employer can help
If you are experiencing economic abuse or living with its effects, your workplace may be an important source of support.
survivingeconomicabuse.org
May 30, 2025 at 11:11 AM
If you’re facing economic abuse, your employer may already have policies in place to support you.
You can find further information on the types of support employers can offer, along with tips and advice on disclosing abuse, here ⬇️
You can find further information on the types of support employers can offer, along with tips and advice on disclosing abuse, here ⬇️