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The Blagrave Trust
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A collaborative funder that aims to bring lasting change to the lives of young people by investing in them as powerful forces for change.
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London’s children and young people matter. They deserve every chance to make the most of their lives.

From 2-9 December, every donation we receive will be matched, meaning your support goes twice as far.

🎁 Give now. Double your impact. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

#GivingTuesday #BigGive
December 2, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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becomecharity.org.uk
We're so excited to welcome our new CEO, Anela Anwar to the team!

The Youth Editorial Board sat down with Anela to get to know more about her journey and what she hopes to achieve in her new role at Become.

Watch the full interview: loom.ly/cXoQ0yE
December 3, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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fprovfoundation.bsky.social
The deadline for proposals is 11:59pm (UK time) on Friday 19 December 2025.

We're proud to be working with @blagravetrust.bsky.social, @childrenssociety.bsky.social, @jrf-uk.bsky.social, @vivensa.bsky.social, @shareaction.bsky.social and others.

#ImpactInvesting #EndowmentsInvestingChallenge
November 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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becomecharity.org.uk
We are pleased to hear that the Conservative party are backing one of our key asks in our #GoneTooFar Campaign: a national sufficiency strategy, so that children don’t have to be moved miles from their support networks.

Now, we need action. We need change.
October 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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fprovfoundation.bsky.social
Download the RFP: www.endowmentsinvestingchallenge.com/request-for-proposals. The deadline is 11:59pm UK time on 19 Dec 2025.

Proud to be working with @blagravetrust.bsky.social, @childrenssociety.bsky.social, @jrf-uk.bsky.social, @vivensa.bsky.social, @shareaction.bsky.social and others
Request for Proposals – Endowments Investing Challenge
Thank you for your interest in the Endowments Investing Challenge (EIC) 2026.
www.endowmentsinvestingchallenge.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:27 PM
blagravetrust.bsky.social
Campaigning in a time of political turmoil

Join Bates Wells on 5 Nov for a webinar unpacking new Electoral Commission guidance, statutory codes, and how to navigate engaging with emerging parties.

🎟️ Register here: bateswells.co.uk/events/webin...

#CharitySector #Elections2025 #Campaigning
Webinar | Campaigning in a time of political turmoil – preparing for the May elections and the regulated period | 5 November | Bates Wells
What does Reform UK’s ascendancy mean for charities and campaigners, ahead of elections next year in Wales, Scotland and across the UK? What are the implications of new Electoral Commission guidance a...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:36 AM
blagravetrust.bsky.social
We’re refreshing our brand — and looking for a Brand Consultant (individual or agency) with a passion for purpose-led design to help us reflect who we are and what we stand for. ✨

🔗 For more info and application instructions: www.blagravetrust.org/work-with-us...

#Brand #PurposeLedDesign #Hiring
Tender for a brand consultant
October 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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fprovfoundation.bsky.social
Download the request for proposals: www.endowmentsinvestingchallenge.com/request-for-proposals. The deadline is 11:59pm (UK time) on 19 Dec 2025. Thanks to partners including @blagravetrust.bsky.social @childrenssociety.bsky.social @jrf-uk.bsky.social @vivensa.bsky.social @shareaction.bsky.social
Request for Proposals – Endowments Investing Challenge
Thank you for your interest in the Endowments Investing Challenge (EIC) 2026.
www.endowmentsinvestingchallenge.com
October 21, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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vivensa.bsky.social
It’s time to transform the investment system. We’re inviting investment service providers to propose a bold portfolio for an investment of up to £50m that prioritises positive social and environmental impact for future generations. 1/2

#ImpactInvesting #EndowmentsInvestingChallenge
October 21, 2025 at 10:13 AM
blagravetrust.bsky.social
Spotlight 4 in our #YoungPeopleInPolicy series: Leicestershire Cares ✨

Through Joining Up, Joining In, young people are leading research, shifting systems, and building community — turning lived experience into real change. 💙

Check them out: www.leicestershirecares.co.uk/about-charit...

#Policy
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October 17, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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becomecharity.org.uk
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re honoured to amplify a powerful blog by the brilliant Louise Fitt, a care-experienced young person we work with, reflecting on her identity, motherhood, racism, and reclaiming pride.

Read her blog: https://loom.ly/Mq3Ef54
October 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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fprovfoundation.bsky.social
The deadline for proposals is 11:59pm (UK time) on Friday 19 December 2025.
Thanks to partners and supporters: @blagravetrust.bsky.social @childrenssociety.bsky.social @jrf-uk.bsky.social @vivensa.bsky.social @shareaction.bsky.social
#ImpactInvesting #YouthVoice #EndowmentsInvestingChallenge
October 16, 2025 at 9:05 AM
blagravetrust.bsky.social
Spotlight 3 in our #YoungPeopleInPolicy series ✨

At The Challenging Behaviour Foundation young people with severe and multiple disabilities are leading the #WhatMattersToMe project redefining what inclusion and voice really mean.

Check them out: www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk

#PolicyChange
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October 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
blagravetrust.bsky.social
Spotlight 2 in our #YoungPeopleInPolicy series ✨

At MAP, young people are leading the Right to Play campaign — pushing for play spaces to be accessible to all children. Their work is already shaping local policy!

Check them out: www.map.uk.net

#PolicyChange #YouthLedChange
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September 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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💼 Challenge and Change Officer at @blagravetrust.bsky.social
actbuildchange.com/opportunitie...

This is a unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships with inspiring youth leaders and support their development.
Challenge and Change Officer at The Blagrave Trust
This is a unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships with inspiring youth leaders and support their development.
actbuildchange.com
September 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
blagravetrust.bsky.social
We’re hiring a Challenge and Change Officer to stand alongside inspiring young leaders, build real relationships & help resource their vision.

🚨 Apply by Mon 20 Oct, 8am

🔗 More info: www.blagravetrust.org/work-with-us/

#ChallengeAndChange #YouthLedChange #WereHiring #JobAlert #SocialImpactJobs
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September 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM
blagravetrust.bsky.social
🌍✨ What if investment put young people & future generations first?

This autumn we join UK foundations on the Endowments Investing Challenge — reimagining how wealth is stewarded, with up to £50m committed.

For us, it’s about being good ancestors. 💙
September 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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vivensa.bsky.social
We have joined the Endowments Investing Challenge, working alongside partners including @blagravetrust.bsky.social, @childrenssociety.bsky.social, @fprovfoundation.bsky.social and @jrf-uk.bsky.social. Read the full story here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/proud-t...
#ImpactInvesting
#YouthVoice
Proud to be part of the Endowments Investing Challenge - Vivensa Foundation
A group of leading UK charitable foundations have launched the Endowments Investing Challenge, and we are taking part.
vivensafoundation.org.uk
September 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
blagravetrust.bsky.social
Not every team day has to be spreadsheets & strategy 😅

We dug into roles & responsibilities 👉 who does what + how we support each other. Then switched gears for some clay play 🎨

Messy, questionable… but fun! 💙 Can you guess what we made? 😂

#TeamDay #BehindTheScenes
A group of people sitting around a table smiling at a selfie whilst playing with clay A clay burger A face made of clay A flower made of clay
September 22, 2025 at 10:48 AM
blagravetrust.bsky.social
First up in our Young People in Policy series: @becomecharity.org.uk

Through their #GoneTooFar campaign, care-experienced young people are urging policymakers to prioritise stability in children’s lives.

We’re grateful to stand alongside them in driving youth-led change 💙

#YouthLed #PolicyChange
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September 22, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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📣 Funding opportunity

@blagravetrust.bsky.social's Challenge and Change fund is offering £10,000 grants to 38 young leaders in England (18–25) using their lived experience to drive social justice.

🔗 Learn more: www.blagravetrust.org/our-work/cha...
Challenge and Change 2025
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August 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
blagravetrust.bsky.social
🚨 Applications for Challenge and Change are OPEN!

This fund exists to centre young changemakers – individuals, collectives and movements who are not only imagining better futures but actively building them.

APPLY NOW ⬇️

🔗: www.blagravetrust.org/our-work/cha...

#ChallengeAndChange #Blagrave
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August 4, 2025 at 9:42 AM
blagravetrust.bsky.social
📢 Hiring: Head of Communities & Partnerships!

This is a new role to lead values-led partnerships + build the relationships that help youth-led change thrive.

Sounds like you? APPLY!

🗓 Deadline: 11:30pm, 3 Aug

🔗: www.blagravetrust.org/work-with-us/

#JobAd #BlagraveTrust #WorkWithUs #Jobs #Work
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July 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
blagravetrust.bsky.social
🌟Partner Spotlight: In Focus Education & Development
 
This #CreateWeek, we’re shining a light on @infocuscio.bsky.social, a brilliant Southampton-based charity empowering young people through creativity, leadership and personal development.
 
✨ Keep an eye on their work this #CreateWeek.
A grant partner spotlight. A grant partner spotlight.
July 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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🎨📸 Know a creative young person aged 10–17? Our Photography & Arts Workshops are back this summer! Wednesdays at Network Eagle Labs, Southampton.

🪶 Book by 30 June for early bird discount!
🎟️https://tr.ee/TOqqPz
June 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM