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.
You can see when to apply for funding from us for 2026 on our website now.
Next year programmes will be running two funding rounds, with closing dates in March and September.
www.jrct.org.uk/when-to-apply
Next year programmes will be running two funding rounds, with closing dates in March and September.
www.jrct.org.uk/when-to-apply
November 18, 2025 at 10:43 AM
You can see when to apply for funding from us for 2026 on our website now.
Next year programmes will be running two funding rounds, with closing dates in March and September.
www.jrct.org.uk/when-to-apply
Next year programmes will be running two funding rounds, with closing dates in March and September.
www.jrct.org.uk/when-to-apply
👉 Systemic Justice is recruiting a Strategic Partnerships Lead
Apply by 16th November, 23:59
👉 Rights & Security International (RSI) is looking for a Northern Ireland Human Rights Officer
Apply by 10th December, 14:26
(3/3)
Apply by 16th November, 23:59
👉 Rights & Security International (RSI) is looking for a Northern Ireland Human Rights Officer
Apply by 10th December, 14:26
(3/3)
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
👉 Systemic Justice is recruiting a Strategic Partnerships Lead
Apply by 16th November, 23:59
👉 Rights & Security International (RSI) is looking for a Northern Ireland Human Rights Officer
Apply by 10th December, 14:26
(3/3)
Apply by 16th November, 23:59
👉 Rights & Security International (RSI) is looking for a Northern Ireland Human Rights Officer
Apply by 10th December, 14:26
(3/3)
👉 Institute of Statelessness and Inclusion is recruiting an intern / volunteer
Apply by Friday 28th November, 24:00
👉 Runnymede Trust is looking for a Researcher
Apply by Friday 28th November, 24:00
(2/3)
Apply by Friday 28th November, 24:00
👉 Runnymede Trust is looking for a Researcher
Apply by Friday 28th November, 24:00
(2/3)
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
👉 Institute of Statelessness and Inclusion is recruiting an intern / volunteer
Apply by Friday 28th November, 24:00
👉 Runnymede Trust is looking for a Researcher
Apply by Friday 28th November, 24:00
(2/3)
Apply by Friday 28th November, 24:00
👉 Runnymede Trust is looking for a Researcher
Apply by Friday 28th November, 24:00
(2/3)
Take a look at these fantastic job vacancies from organisations we support!
👉 Shadow World Investigates is recruiting an Executive and Operations Assistant
Apply by Sunday 16th November, 23:59
👉 HERe NI is looking for a Family Support Worker
Apply by Monday 17th November, 24:00
(1/3)
👉 Shadow World Investigates is recruiting an Executive and Operations Assistant
Apply by Sunday 16th November, 23:59
👉 HERe NI is looking for a Family Support Worker
Apply by Monday 17th November, 24:00
(1/3)
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Take a look at these fantastic job vacancies from organisations we support!
👉 Shadow World Investigates is recruiting an Executive and Operations Assistant
Apply by Sunday 16th November, 23:59
👉 HERe NI is looking for a Family Support Worker
Apply by Monday 17th November, 24:00
(1/3)
👉 Shadow World Investigates is recruiting an Executive and Operations Assistant
Apply by Sunday 16th November, 23:59
👉 HERe NI is looking for a Family Support Worker
Apply by Monday 17th November, 24:00
(1/3)
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).
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.
📢 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.
Research shows that segregated education costs more, and reinforces discriminatory attitudes and behaviours which affect society as a whole.
ALLFIE’s 2024 manifesto calls for an end to segregated education and mandatory Inclusive Education training nationwide.
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ALLFIE’s 2024 manifesto calls for an end to segregated education and mandatory Inclusive Education training nationwide.
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June 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Research shows that segregated education costs more, and reinforces discriminatory attitudes and behaviours which affect society as a whole.
ALLFIE’s 2024 manifesto calls for an end to segregated education and mandatory Inclusive Education training nationwide.
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ALLFIE’s 2024 manifesto calls for an end to segregated education and mandatory Inclusive Education training nationwide.
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“If you're not part of the mainstream, then you're separated. If you're separated, what do your opportunities look like?” — Michelle Daley, director at ALLFIE.
Since 1990, ALLFIE has fought for the right of all Disabled children and young people to be supported in mainstream education.
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Since 1990, ALLFIE has fought for the right of all Disabled children and young people to be supported in mainstream education.
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June 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
“If you're not part of the mainstream, then you're separated. If you're separated, what do your opportunities look like?” — Michelle Daley, director at ALLFIE.
Since 1990, ALLFIE has fought for the right of all Disabled children and young people to be supported in mainstream education.
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Since 1990, ALLFIE has fought for the right of all Disabled children and young people to be supported in mainstream education.
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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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ICNI has also played a key role in supporting abortion access in NI, acting as the initial referral point for early medical abortion services. They continue to work to reduce abortion-related stigma through training and public engagement.
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May 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
ICNI has also played a key role in supporting abortion access in NI, acting as the initial referral point for early medical abortion services. They continue to work to reduce abortion-related stigma through training and public engagement.
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Through advocacy, education, counselling, and training, ICNI aims to support the needs of all citizens in NI. They offer a sexual health helpline, pregnancy counselling services, and deliver Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) programmes and training across schools and communities.
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May 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Through advocacy, education, counselling, and training, ICNI aims to support the needs of all citizens in NI. They offer a sexual health helpline, pregnancy counselling services, and deliver Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) programmes and training across schools and communities.
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📌 Grantee spotlight: Informing Choices NI
Informing Choices NI (ICNI) is a leading sexual and reproductive health charity championing informed choices around sexual and reproductive health, and emotional wellbeing.
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Informing Choices NI (ICNI) is a leading sexual and reproductive health charity championing informed choices around sexual and reproductive health, and emotional wellbeing.
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May 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
📌 Grantee spotlight: Informing Choices NI
Informing Choices NI (ICNI) is a leading sexual and reproductive health charity championing informed choices around sexual and reproductive health, and emotional wellbeing.
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Informing Choices NI (ICNI) is a leading sexual and reproductive health charity championing informed choices around sexual and reproductive health, and emotional wellbeing.
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Become a trustee with JRCT!
We are looking for new trustees to join our board and help shape the future of JRCT. This is an exciting opportunity to join a long-established social justice funder, and to make a lasting impact.
Apply by: 11:59pm, 22 April.
micro.green-park.co.uk/jrct-trustees/
We are looking for new trustees to join our board and help shape the future of JRCT. This is an exciting opportunity to join a long-established social justice funder, and to make a lasting impact.
Apply by: 11:59pm, 22 April.
micro.green-park.co.uk/jrct-trustees/
March 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Become a trustee with JRCT!
We are looking for new trustees to join our board and help shape the future of JRCT. This is an exciting opportunity to join a long-established social justice funder, and to make a lasting impact.
Apply by: 11:59pm, 22 April.
micro.green-park.co.uk/jrct-trustees/
We are looking for new trustees to join our board and help shape the future of JRCT. This is an exciting opportunity to join a long-established social justice funder, and to make a lasting impact.
Apply by: 11:59pm, 22 April.
micro.green-park.co.uk/jrct-trustees/
The scorecards are an assessment of all UK councils on the actions they've taken towards net zero, created in partnership with mySociety. The scorecards cover different areas, including transport, land use, governance, and buildings and heating.
February 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The scorecards are an assessment of all UK councils on the actions they've taken towards net zero, created in partnership with mySociety. The scorecards cover different areas, including transport, land use, governance, and buildings and heating.
Do you want to encourage your local council to take action on climate? The Council Climate Action Scorecards are a great tool to get started.
@climateemergencyuk.bsky.social works with residents and councils at a local level to hold councils accountable for their climate actions.
@climateemergencyuk.bsky.social works with residents and councils at a local level to hold councils accountable for their climate actions.
February 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Do you want to encourage your local council to take action on climate? The Council Climate Action Scorecards are a great tool to get started.
@climateemergencyuk.bsky.social works with residents and councils at a local level to hold councils accountable for their climate actions.
@climateemergencyuk.bsky.social works with residents and councils at a local level to hold councils accountable for their climate actions.
Looking for funding? Four of our programmes are open to applications, see the thread below for key details...
Ready to apply? Visit our website for full details: www.jrct.org.uk/what-we-fund
Image courtesy of The Kindling Trust.
Ready to apply? Visit our website for full details: www.jrct.org.uk/what-we-fund
Image courtesy of The Kindling Trust.
January 15, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Looking for funding? Four of our programmes are open to applications, see the thread below for key details...
Ready to apply? Visit our website for full details: www.jrct.org.uk/what-we-fund
Image courtesy of The Kindling Trust.
Ready to apply? Visit our website for full details: www.jrct.org.uk/what-we-fund
Image courtesy of The Kindling Trust.
#ICYMI We're hiring! We're seeking a grants officer to support the management, administration, and development of the Power and Accountability grant programme. This programme makes grants on democracy, corporate accountability and responsible media.
Apply by 9:30am, 13 Jan
www.jrct.org.uk/vacancies
Apply by 9:30am, 13 Jan
www.jrct.org.uk/vacancies
January 7, 2025 at 11:11 AM
#ICYMI We're hiring! We're seeking a grants officer to support the management, administration, and development of the Power and Accountability grant programme. This programme makes grants on democracy, corporate accountability and responsible media.
Apply by 9:30am, 13 Jan
www.jrct.org.uk/vacancies
Apply by 9:30am, 13 Jan
www.jrct.org.uk/vacancies
Be part of change! We’re recruiting a programme manager to lead and develop our Sustainable Future grant-making programme, which funds imaginative and inclusive approaches to tackling the climate crisis.
Location: Hybrid / York
35 hours per week.
Apply by Monday 6 January: www.jrct.org.uk/vacancies
Location: Hybrid / York
35 hours per week.
Apply by Monday 6 January: www.jrct.org.uk/vacancies
December 12, 2024 at 6:38 PM
Be part of change! We’re recruiting a programme manager to lead and develop our Sustainable Future grant-making programme, which funds imaginative and inclusive approaches to tackling the climate crisis.
Location: Hybrid / York
35 hours per week.
Apply by Monday 6 January: www.jrct.org.uk/vacancies
Location: Hybrid / York
35 hours per week.
Apply by Monday 6 January: www.jrct.org.uk/vacancies
The Kindling Trust is exploring a radical new approach to farming for the future. Along with over 800 members, they are transforming a 77-acre farm between Manchester and Liverpool into a pioneering Agroforestry system for the Northwest. Read the full case study: www.jrct.org.uk/the-kindling-trust
November 28, 2024 at 2:29 PM
The Kindling Trust is exploring a radical new approach to farming for the future. Along with over 800 members, they are transforming a 77-acre farm between Manchester and Liverpool into a pioneering Agroforestry system for the Northwest. Read the full case study: www.jrct.org.uk/the-kindling-trust
👋Get to know @jrct.bsky.social!
We are a Quaker trust that supports people who address the root causes of conflict and injustice. Over 300 organisations currently receive funding from JRCT, from grassroots community groups to well-established charities working to build a peaceful and just world.
We are a Quaker trust that supports people who address the root causes of conflict and injustice. Over 300 organisations currently receive funding from JRCT, from grassroots community groups to well-established charities working to build a peaceful and just world.
November 18, 2024 at 12:12 PM
👋Get to know @jrct.bsky.social!
We are a Quaker trust that supports people who address the root causes of conflict and injustice. Over 300 organisations currently receive funding from JRCT, from grassroots community groups to well-established charities working to build a peaceful and just world.
We are a Quaker trust that supports people who address the root causes of conflict and injustice. Over 300 organisations currently receive funding from JRCT, from grassroots community groups to well-established charities working to build a peaceful and just world.