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In this interview, Lynne Guyton, CEO of @johnlyonscharity.bsky.social, discusses seeing grantees as partners, why grantmakers should not pause funding and the potential £3m impact of leasehold reforms on her charity
Lynne Guyton: ‘We haven’t got the luxury to sit back and pause funding’
The CEO of John Lyon’s Charity discusses seeing grantees as partners, why grantmakers should not pause funding and the potential £3m impact of leasehold reforms on her charity…
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April 4, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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We are proud to support inspiring organisations like icandance because EVERYONE can dance 🩰
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#InternationalDanceDay #dance #charity
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This is "icandance" by John Lyon's Charity on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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April 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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To learn more about The Excluded Initiative, developed in collaboration with @cei-global.bsky.social and The London Community Foundation, please click the link below - www.jlc.london/wp-content/u...

#excluded #EquityInEducation #StopSchoolExclusion #InclusionRevolution #eveningstandard
May 19, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Our CEO, Lynne Guyton, joined the latest episode of the @thirdsector.co.uk Podcast to discuss the Charity’s approach to grantmaking during a time of unprecedented demand. Lynne explains why pausing our funding was never an option and how we’ve adapted to continue supporting children & young people 👇
🔊 New podcast episode!

@lrouse.bsky.social and @emilyharle.bsky.social are joined by Lynne Guyton @johnlyonscharity.bsky.social and Sacha Rose-Smith @citybridgefndn.bsky.social to learn about the changing landscape for trusts and foundations

🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/45imbd0
May 20, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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The Excluded Initiative was a four-year partnership between JLC & @london-cf.bsky.social aimed at reducing school exclusions by empowering 8 high-exclusion schools in London to design tailored interventions. To find out more about the Initiative, please click here ➡️ www.jlc.london/wp-content/u...
May 20, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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These aren’t just strategies - they’re the mechanisms of change.

Find out more about The Excluded Initiative developed in collaboration with @cei-global.bsky.social and The LCF here - www.jlc.london/wp-content/u...

#TheExcludedInitiative #InclusiveSchools #RestorativePractices #StudentSupport
May 21, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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🎭 The Cultural Capital Fund is back! 🎨🎶

✅ Grants up to £30K per year (for 2 years)
✅ Arts organisations to partner with at least 2 schools
✅ Bringing high-quality, engaging Arts experiences to young people
📆 Deadline: 1st April
🔗 Find out more: www.jlc.london

#ArtsEducation #FundingForGood
February 18, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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📢 Did you know…?

There are five minimum requirements to be eligible for a grant from John Lyon’s Charity! 💡

Before applying, make sure you meet these criteria 🦁

#JohnLyonsCharity #charitylondon #barnet #harrow #brent #camden #ealing #kensington #chelsea #westminster #hammersmith #fulham #london
February 20, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Have you listened to Stronger Voices Together? 🎙️✨

This podcast by John Lyon’s Charity, hosted by activist Lucy Edwards, explores disability & inclusion with experts, advocates & young people. Listen now! 🎧💙👇

🔗 youtu.be/pZEJq52ASUk?...

#Inclusion #DisabilityAwareness #StrongerVoices #art #arts
Stronger Voices Together: Coming Soon
YouTube video by John Lyon's Charity
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February 26, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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📚 Happy #WorldBookDay from John Lyon’s Charity! 📚

We believe every child should have access to the joy of reading.

We proudly support initiatives that give young people in North and West London access to books and literacy programmes.

Discover more about our grant-giving here ➡️www.JLC.london
March 6, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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⌛Time is running out!
If you’re an Arts organisation looking to enhance Arts education in schools, make sure to submit your application for the Cultural Capital Fund before the deadline on 1st April.

#Applyhere👉 www.jlc.london/grants/chari...

#funding #arts #grants #london #applynow
🎭 The Cultural Capital Fund is back! 🎨🎶

✅ Grants up to £30K per year (for 2 years)
✅ Arts organisations to partner with at least 2 schools
✅ Bringing high-quality, engaging Arts experiences to young people
📆 Deadline: 1st April
🔗 Find out more: www.jlc.london

#ArtsEducation #FundingForGood
March 11, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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It’s #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek! 🌟 At JLC, we believe in fostering inclusive environments where all young people thrive. This week, we’re celebrating neurodiversity and the importance of cultural inclusion in education and beyond. Stay tuned! #CulturalInclusion #NeurodiversityWeek
March 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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✨ Mind Your Words – They Matter! ✨

During Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we're spotlighting an important conversation from our podcast - Stronger Voices Together 🎙️

Click the link to access this episode in full ➡️ shorturl.at/lYC29

#NeurodiversityWeek #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NCW
March 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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We believe it’s okay to not have all the answers—what matters is that we take responsibility for our own learning. We must:
✅ Be brave in starting conversations
👂 Listen to young people and their lived experiences
🔄 Adapt to ensure our language is inclusive & empowering

www.JLC.London #inclusion
March 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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"I don’t need to be fixed. You just need to fix yourself."

If you’ve ever wondered about inclusive language—why it matters and how to do better—check out our podcast Stronger Voices Together.

Let’s do the work. 💙 #Inclusion #StrongerVoices

➡️https://shorturl.at/4ntZw

#ncw #neurodiversityweek
March 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Do you want to empower a small youth charity in comms, marketing and/or fundraising? 🌟

Support a small London youth charity through Media Trust’s Communications Building Programme, in partnership with @johnlyonscharity.bsky.social!

Learn more and register here:
mediatrust.org/volunteer/me...
March 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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To read 'The £22M Lifeline Rebuilding London’s CYP Sector Post-Covid', click here ➡️ www.jlc.london/the-22m-life...

“Covid 19 changed the world overnight. If we didn’t act fast, critical services would vanish.” – Lynne Guyton, CEO of JLC

Apply for funding now - www.jlc.london
#cyp #charity #covid
March 24, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Thanks to @londondailynews.bsky.social for featuring our story. To find out more, please click on the post below or visit our website www.JLC.london.
#funding #charity #london
March 24, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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📢 Since 1991, John Lyon’s Charity has been transforming young lives through education 🦁

We've distributed £208M+ in grants to organisations that empower children & young people, with £15M given annually to create opportunities to learn, grow & thrive.
🔗 Find out more: www.jlc.london #FundingForGood
February 18, 2025 at 8:56 AM