Ella Sips
@ellasips.bsky.social
Manager in the North West for the Lloyds Bank Foundation. Passionate about the voluntary sector, family, felines and restoring old things.
What a great week.
1/ We’ve just awarded £ 6.2 million in unrestricted funding for 83 #SmallButVital charities in England and Wales!
These charities are helping people to rebuild their lives after experiencing homelessness, abuse, persecution, and trauma.
Like Revival – Wiltshire Rape and Sexual abuse centre 👇
These charities are helping people to rebuild their lives after experiencing homelessness, abuse, persecution, and trauma.
Like Revival – Wiltshire Rape and Sexual abuse centre 👇
June 6, 2025 at 7:56 AM
What a great week.
This week the Foundation @lbfew.bsky.social has awarded £675K to #SmallButVital local charities in the North West. We are proud to be investing in 9 more charities in the area who do amazing work and really understand the complexity and the needs and aspirations of the people they support. I ❤️my job
June 6, 2025 at 7:48 AM
This week the Foundation @lbfew.bsky.social has awarded £675K to #SmallButVital local charities in the North West. We are proud to be investing in 9 more charities in the area who do amazing work and really understand the complexity and the needs and aspirations of the people they support. I ❤️my job
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AI & Compliance for UK Charities: A New Era! A free event at Microsoft London on 27 March, from 1pm to 4pm. This event is primarily aimed at larger charities. Book your free ticket now. www.exquitech.com/activities/a...
March 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
AI & Compliance for UK Charities: A New Era! A free event at Microsoft London on 27 March, from 1pm to 4pm. This event is primarily aimed at larger charities. Book your free ticket now. www.exquitech.com/activities/a...
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Find out how a little empty garage became a hub for young people with care experience to develop a sense of purpose, identity and belonging.
"We want to meet the young people where they’re at and walk with them into a brighter future." @youthshedz.bsky.social
ow.ly/Fnjl50UTQRk
"We want to meet the young people where they’re at and walk with them into a brighter future." @youthshedz.bsky.social
ow.ly/Fnjl50UTQRk
Youth Shedz: helping young people thrive
Youth Shedz provides a safe place for young people who have been in care, or experienced other challenges, to explore who they are, develop relationships with positive role models, learn new skills an...
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February 14, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Find out how a little empty garage became a hub for young people with care experience to develop a sense of purpose, identity and belonging.
"We want to meet the young people where they’re at and walk with them into a brighter future." @youthshedz.bsky.social
ow.ly/Fnjl50UTQRk
"We want to meet the young people where they’re at and walk with them into a brighter future." @youthshedz.bsky.social
ow.ly/Fnjl50UTQRk
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📢New vacancy alert!
Alongside recruiting 4 new trustees to our Board, we have an exciting role of Public Affairs and Programmes Manager.
Come join our team!
Deadline: 17 March. Full-time/Hybrid | £52,000
ow.ly/rNAm50V2AaK
Alongside recruiting 4 new trustees to our Board, we have an exciting role of Public Affairs and Programmes Manager.
Come join our team!
Deadline: 17 March. Full-time/Hybrid | £52,000
ow.ly/rNAm50V2AaK
Job vacancy: Public Affairs and National Programmes Manager
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February 19, 2025 at 9:56 AM
📢New vacancy alert!
Alongside recruiting 4 new trustees to our Board, we have an exciting role of Public Affairs and Programmes Manager.
Come join our team!
Deadline: 17 March. Full-time/Hybrid | £52,000
ow.ly/rNAm50V2AaK
Alongside recruiting 4 new trustees to our Board, we have an exciting role of Public Affairs and Programmes Manager.
Come join our team!
Deadline: 17 March. Full-time/Hybrid | £52,000
ow.ly/rNAm50V2AaK
Fantastic news.
Honoured to be recognised in the #CharityExcellence 'Grantmakers Benchmarking Survey' for our funding application process, and winning People’s Choice Grant Maker 2025 for our helpfulness, friendliness and effectiveness 🏆!
www.charityexcellence.co.uk/charity-foun...
www.charityexcellence.co.uk/charity-foun...
Grant Making Charity Foundations & Trusts Benchmarking 2025
Grant making charity foundations and trusts benchmarking survey 2025 - the best and most helpful UK grant makers as voted for by charities
www.charityexcellence.co.uk
February 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Fantastic news.
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8.5 million adults lack the most basic digital skills. So how can we create digital health and care services that are inclusive? Our long read, supported by @healthfoundation.bsky.social, argues that it's essential to listen to the voices of people & communities. Read more👉 https://buff.ly/4goybLQ
February 11, 2025 at 8:56 AM
8.5 million adults lack the most basic digital skills. So how can we create digital health and care services that are inclusive? Our long read, supported by @healthfoundation.bsky.social, argues that it's essential to listen to the voices of people & communities. Read more👉 https://buff.ly/4goybLQ
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We have not one, not two, but FOUR opportunities to join our Board!
You will be joining us at a pivotal time in our journey as we prepare for a new strategy for 2026 as well as celebrating our 40th year as a Foundation!
Find out more below
starfishsearch.com/jobs/lloydsb...
You will be joining us at a pivotal time in our journey as we prepare for a new strategy for 2026 as well as celebrating our 40th year as a Foundation!
Find out more below
starfishsearch.com/jobs/lloydsb...
Trustees – Starfish Search
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February 11, 2025 at 9:24 AM
We have not one, not two, but FOUR opportunities to join our Board!
You will be joining us at a pivotal time in our journey as we prepare for a new strategy for 2026 as well as celebrating our 40th year as a Foundation!
Find out more below
starfishsearch.com/jobs/lloydsb...
You will be joining us at a pivotal time in our journey as we prepare for a new strategy for 2026 as well as celebrating our 40th year as a Foundation!
Find out more below
starfishsearch.com/jobs/lloydsb...
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We know that the UK refugee and migration sector faces unprecedented challenges in the current political, economic, and social landscape.
A strategic approach to leadership development is crucial.
This new fund seeks to bolster leadership capacity and capability. Find out more below 👇
A strategic approach to leadership development is crucial.
This new fund seeks to bolster leadership capacity and capability. Find out more below 👇
📢 Open for applications 📢
We’re excited to launch Shaping the Future - a new fund to support #leadership development in the #migration sector.
Visit our website for more info and apply by 12 March 2025 at 5:00 pm.
Please share with your networks.
bit.ly/40qQA4H
We’re excited to launch Shaping the Future - a new fund to support #leadership development in the #migration sector.
Visit our website for more info and apply by 12 March 2025 at 5:00 pm.
Please share with your networks.
bit.ly/40qQA4H
January 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
We know that the UK refugee and migration sector faces unprecedented challenges in the current political, economic, and social landscape.
A strategic approach to leadership development is crucial.
This new fund seeks to bolster leadership capacity and capability. Find out more below 👇
A strategic approach to leadership development is crucial.
This new fund seeks to bolster leadership capacity and capability. Find out more below 👇
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Deaf BSL users in Wales currently face significant barriers to accessing support and services.
This consultation on the BSL Bill for Welsh Senedd seeks to improve access to essential services.
Find out why its important to contribute and advocate for this change ow.ly/ZRAh50UEaB3
This consultation on the BSL Bill for Welsh Senedd seeks to improve access to essential services.
Find out why its important to contribute and advocate for this change ow.ly/ZRAh50UEaB3
Advocating for better BSL provision in Wales
Deaf BSL signers in Wales currently face significant barriers to accessing support and services. A new Bill plans to change this.
www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk
January 10, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Deaf BSL users in Wales currently face significant barriers to accessing support and services.
This consultation on the BSL Bill for Welsh Senedd seeks to improve access to essential services.
Find out why its important to contribute and advocate for this change ow.ly/ZRAh50UEaB3
This consultation on the BSL Bill for Welsh Senedd seeks to improve access to essential services.
Find out why its important to contribute and advocate for this change ow.ly/ZRAh50UEaB3
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📢 Get voting! Our friends, @charityexcellence.bsky.social ence.bsky.social wants you to kick off the new year by participating in their grant makers survey!
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Get your voice heard!
#bidwriting #grantmaking #fundraising
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Get your voice heard!
#bidwriting #grantmaking #fundraising
Trust & Foundation Survey
Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
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January 7, 2025 at 11:41 AM
📢 Get voting! Our friends, @charityexcellence.bsky.social ence.bsky.social wants you to kick off the new year by participating in their grant makers survey!
▶️ www.surveymonkey.com/r/LLM6RRN?dm...
Get your voice heard!
#bidwriting #grantmaking #fundraising
▶️ www.surveymonkey.com/r/LLM6RRN?dm...
Get your voice heard!
#bidwriting #grantmaking #fundraising
Are you based in Cheshire or Merseyside? This could be a great opportunity to join our team.
New year, new role?
We have an exciting secondment opportunity to work directly with our #SmallButVital charity partners as a Charity Relationship Manager.
Deadline: 20 Jan
P/T, 3 days a week
£45,000 to £50,000 per annum (FTE)
ow.ly/NUn550UyPU6
We have an exciting secondment opportunity to work directly with our #SmallButVital charity partners as a Charity Relationship Manager.
Deadline: 20 Jan
P/T, 3 days a week
£45,000 to £50,000 per annum (FTE)
ow.ly/NUn550UyPU6
Job opportunity: Charity Relationship Manager
We are seeking expressions of Interest from people who may be interested in joining us as a part-time (3 days per week) secondment to cover Merseyside, Cheshire, Halton and Warrington until December 2...
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January 7, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Are you based in Cheshire or Merseyside? This could be a great opportunity to join our team.
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Looking to diversify or strengthen your current skills? From learning to how influence change things on a national and local level, to supporting you to get the most out of your comms, we have a range of free toolkits to help you guide you.
Download for free bit.ly/403Kl6Y
Download for free bit.ly/403Kl6Y
Useful Resources
Download our free resources on human resources, risk management and trustee recruitment, developed by experts with small charities in mind.
bit.ly
January 3, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Looking to diversify or strengthen your current skills? From learning to how influence change things on a national and local level, to supporting you to get the most out of your comms, we have a range of free toolkits to help you guide you.
Download for free bit.ly/403Kl6Y
Download for free bit.ly/403Kl6Y
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📰 #News | LCVS has compiled a list of useful services and resources for individuals regarding the ongoing #CostOfLivingCrisis and for the current winter period.
➡️This is for those based in #Liverpool.
👉Please share widely.
⬇️FULL INFO⬇️
🔗 buff.ly/4f44T4I
➡️This is for those based in #Liverpool.
👉Please share widely.
⬇️FULL INFO⬇️
🔗 buff.ly/4f44T4I
December 19, 2024 at 9:00 AM
📰 #News | LCVS has compiled a list of useful services and resources for individuals regarding the ongoing #CostOfLivingCrisis and for the current winter period.
➡️This is for those based in #Liverpool.
👉Please share widely.
⬇️FULL INFO⬇️
🔗 buff.ly/4f44T4I
➡️This is for those based in #Liverpool.
👉Please share widely.
⬇️FULL INFO⬇️
🔗 buff.ly/4f44T4I
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"Among my colleagues in AI, the latest buzzword is agents. These are AI tools which can complete and manage sub-tasks from other AI tools, such as researching and writing emails to donors" @zoeamar.bsky.social
Zoe Amar: The digital trends charity leaders need to know for 2025
From crypto to AI agents, here are my top tips for the next 12 months
www.thirdsector.co.uk
December 19, 2024 at 9:11 AM
"Among my colleagues in AI, the latest buzzword is agents. These are AI tools which can complete and manage sub-tasks from other AI tools, such as researching and writing emails to donors" @zoeamar.bsky.social
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Garfield Weston Foundation is inviting charities in the North of England, Wales and the Midlands to apply for funding packages worth more than £22,000.
www.charitytimes.com/ct/Funder-op...
www.charitytimes.com/ct/Funder-op...
Funder opens applications for £22,000 ‘transformational support’ package
Garfield Weston Foundation is inviting charities in the North of England, Wales and the Midlands to apply for funding packages worth more than £22,000.
www.charitytimes.com
December 12, 2024 at 11:24 AM
Garfield Weston Foundation is inviting charities in the North of England, Wales and the Midlands to apply for funding packages worth more than £22,000.
www.charitytimes.com/ct/Funder-op...
www.charitytimes.com/ct/Funder-op...
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New to Bluesky and want to get to grips with some of the basics? Our friends @mediatrust.bsky.social have an excellent starter workshop to help understand the basics, engage new supported and achieve your marketing goals
Register for free
17 January
10-11am
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bluesky-fo...
Register for free
17 January
10-11am
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bluesky-fo...
Bluesky for Charities
Join our webinar to learn how to harness Bluesky’s unique features to engage supporters, build communities and achieve your marketing goals.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
December 13, 2024 at 9:42 AM
New to Bluesky and want to get to grips with some of the basics? Our friends @mediatrust.bsky.social have an excellent starter workshop to help understand the basics, engage new supported and achieve your marketing goals
Register for free
17 January
10-11am
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bluesky-fo...
Register for free
17 January
10-11am
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bluesky-fo...
Helping charities do what they do best, better, is an important part of our work
We work with every #SmallButVital charity we fund to identify areas for development and then connect them with external consultants that can support them in these priority areas.
This helps charities grow stronger and more resilient 💪
Here, we reflect on what we've learnt so far ow.ly/cbFF50UsrnN
This helps charities grow stronger and more resilient 💪
Here, we reflect on what we've learnt so far ow.ly/cbFF50UsrnN
Why we focus on supporting charities to develop
We reflect on what we’ve learned after a decade of offering small charities development support, and the launch of our new organisational development support programme.
ow.ly
December 18, 2024 at 5:53 AM
Helping charities do what they do best, better, is an important part of our work
A practical guide for charities
Are you a #SmallButVital charity looking ahead to the new year and thinking of putting together a plan to influence change for issues that matter to you the most?
Our changemaker guide can help you do exactly that. Download for free ow.ly/pN3W50UohUv
Our changemaker guide can help you do exactly that. Download for free ow.ly/pN3W50UohUv
Supporting Charities to Influence
We are committed to supporting charities to develop their ability to influence change on the issues that matter to them. We offer a range of support designed to strengthen their confidence, competenc...
ow.ly
December 12, 2024 at 7:31 AM
A practical guide for charities
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New to Bluesky and not sure where to start? This helpful blog from our friends @charitycomms.bsky.social is a useful place to start
www.charitycomms.org.uk/moment-or-mo...
Also, @madlinsudn.bsky.social has an excellent starter pack go.bsky.app/TnicTFM
www.charitycomms.org.uk/moment-or-mo...
Also, @madlinsudn.bsky.social has an excellent starter pack go.bsky.app/TnicTFM
Moment or movement? Getting to grips with Bluesky
This blog covers the latest thinking and tips on this emerging platform that has been soaring in popularity recently.
www.charitycomms.org.uk
December 10, 2024 at 3:54 PM
New to Bluesky and not sure where to start? This helpful blog from our friends @charitycomms.bsky.social is a useful place to start
www.charitycomms.org.uk/moment-or-mo...
Also, @madlinsudn.bsky.social has an excellent starter pack go.bsky.app/TnicTFM
www.charitycomms.org.uk/moment-or-mo...
Also, @madlinsudn.bsky.social has an excellent starter pack go.bsky.app/TnicTFM
3 trains cancelled to Birmingham due to a shortage of crew. All within 1.5 hours. UK rail system is getting worse.
December 11, 2024 at 7:02 AM
3 trains cancelled to Birmingham due to a shortage of crew. All within 1.5 hours. UK rail system is getting worse.
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Calling all Bury-based VCSE groups! Don’t miss our FREE upcoming training sessions:
Inclusive Economy Meeting
Exploring Social Enterprise
Social Impact Reporting
Business Planning
Empower your team and make a greater impact! Book your place now:
https://buff.ly/4eLUdId
#betterbury #BuryVCSE
Inclusive Economy Meeting
Exploring Social Enterprise
Social Impact Reporting
Business Planning
Empower your team and make a greater impact! Book your place now:
https://buff.ly/4eLUdId
#betterbury #BuryVCSE
December 10, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Calling all Bury-based VCSE groups! Don’t miss our FREE upcoming training sessions:
Inclusive Economy Meeting
Exploring Social Enterprise
Social Impact Reporting
Business Planning
Empower your team and make a greater impact! Book your place now:
https://buff.ly/4eLUdId
#betterbury #BuryVCSE
Inclusive Economy Meeting
Exploring Social Enterprise
Social Impact Reporting
Business Planning
Empower your team and make a greater impact! Book your place now:
https://buff.ly/4eLUdId
#betterbury #BuryVCSE
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Did you know: We continue towork with @lbgplc.bsky.social Customer Vulnerability Team to address financial issues faced by people experiencing #DomesticAbuse and supported by our #SmallButVital charity partners. Learn more.
#16daysOfActivism www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk/our-impact/n...
#16daysOfActivism www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk/our-impact/n...
Lloyds Bank Foundation and Lloyds Banking Group are working together to help tackle financial abuse
Over the last four years, the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales has been working with Lloyds Banking Group’s Customer Vulnerability Team to address key financial issues faced by the clients...
www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk
December 4, 2024 at 1:24 PM
Did you know: We continue towork with @lbgplc.bsky.social Customer Vulnerability Team to address financial issues faced by people experiencing #DomesticAbuse and supported by our #SmallButVital charity partners. Learn more.
#16daysOfActivism www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk/our-impact/n...
#16daysOfActivism www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk/our-impact/n...
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Our funding for specialist #SmallButVital charities with an income of £25,000–£500,000 that work with people to overcome complex issues remains open.
Eligible charities can now apply for a three-year unrestricted grant of £75,000.
Deadline: 23 Jan 2025
ow.ly/21W150UgBGN
Eligible charities can now apply for a three-year unrestricted grant of £75,000.
Deadline: 23 Jan 2025
ow.ly/21W150UgBGN
Apply for funding under our Specialist Programme
This programme is designed to support small specialist charities with an annual income between £25,000 to £500,000 that work with people to help them overcome complex issues.
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November 27, 2024 at 12:38 PM
Our funding for specialist #SmallButVital charities with an income of £25,000–£500,000 that work with people to overcome complex issues remains open.
Eligible charities can now apply for a three-year unrestricted grant of £75,000.
Deadline: 23 Jan 2025
ow.ly/21W150UgBGN
Eligible charities can now apply for a three-year unrestricted grant of £75,000.
Deadline: 23 Jan 2025
ow.ly/21W150UgBGN
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"Empowering charity workers! Did you know Northern offers a 25% off on daily train services for them? Have you availed it yet? #UKCharityWeek"
https://media.northernrailway.co.uk/news/25-percent-discount-on-regions-trains-for-charity-employees-reminds-northern-to-mark-uk-charity-week
https://media.northernrailway.co.uk/news/25-percent-discount-on-regions-trains-for-charity-employees-reminds-northern-to-mark-uk-charity-week
25% discount on region s trains for charity employees, reminds Northern to mark UK Charity Week | Northern News
Northern has issued a reminder to employees of registered charities that they are eligible for 25%-off travel on their 2,500 services a day across the North of England.
media.northernrailway.co.uk
December 2, 2024 at 9:28 AM
"Empowering charity workers! Did you know Northern offers a 25% off on daily train services for them? Have you availed it yet? #UKCharityWeek"
https://media.northernrailway.co.uk/news/25-percent-discount-on-regions-trains-for-charity-employees-reminds-northern-to-mark-uk-charity-week
https://media.northernrailway.co.uk/news/25-percent-discount-on-regions-trains-for-charity-employees-reminds-northern-to-mark-uk-charity-week