Wates Family Enterprise Trust

One day left to apply for this incredibly exciting and interesting role - well at least we think it is! Come and be part of a dynamic collective making education inclusive, accessible and meaningful for all.

Wonderful to see this work being shared. Nature connection is incredibly powerful in our everyday lives and in supporting change - and yet - it is something we rarely think about and can name.

Delighted to see our friends at Down to Earth putting Derby firmly on the eco-tourism map!

Inclusive Education Collective Lead - an innovative new role at Wates Family Enterprise Trust. Support a dynamic collective to reduce school exclusions and promote inclusive education practices. Please share with your networks asap. Deadline 4th Sept.

Inclusive Education Collective Lead - We are now hiring. https://lnkd.in/ecUg-rRT We recognise a momentum is building, networks are emerging and there is a renewed appetite for change regarding inclusive education practice, addressing exclusions and ensuring all children and young people have the opportunity to enjoy a full and positive education. However, the sector remains siloed in its conversations and sharing of learning and experience. We are looking for a dynamic Collective Lead to strengthen this voice by building communities of practice across the education sector and connecting existing (cross sector) networks. Applications by letter of application and cv to [email protected] by 9am on Wednesday 4th September. Interviews will be held, virtually, on Weds 11th, Friday 13th and Tuesday 17th of September.

We're delighted to announce the launch of the Hubbub-led ‘Community Nature Network.’ The national network is free to join and will offer funding opportunities, free resources, guidance and peer-to-peer support to community groups who wish to establish new green spaces or improve existing ones. The network is open to any publicly accessible community-led green space. Full details here: https://lnkd.in/eHFUxMnJ

🌻🌱 Introducing the Community Fridge Network’s younger, greener sibling: The Community Nature Network! 🌻🌱 What is it?  It’s a bit like our Community Fridge Network, but for community nature projects. A brand-new nationwide collective, coordinated by Hubbub, which offers learning resources and funding opportunities, and enables groups to share knowledge and support with each other. 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄.  The Community Nature Network aims to:  ➡️Increase access and connection to nature with new or improved green spaces ➡️Channel funding into community-led green spaces ➡️Show that getting outdoors is for everyone – not just those who already seek it out ➡️Champion nature as a powerful hook to inspire planet-friendly habits Why is it important?  We know how important nature is for our physical and mental wellbeing and that spending time in it can be a powerful motivator to inspire climate action. Yet a third of us in the UK spend less than an hour a week in green space. 🪴 Want to dig in? Check out the Network at https://lnkd.in/dq3PZYym. 🌳 Interested in supporting community-based nature projects? Get in touch. We've built the network thanks to the support of Bentley Environmental Foundation and Wates Family Enterprise Trust and now we're actively seeking partners to support its growth. ++ P.S. I'm CEO of environmental charity Hubbub. We bring business, government and civil society together to create campaigns that inspire & support people to make choices that are good for the environment. Follow me - Alex Robinson - for insights on environmental change, leadership and more. #environment #sustainability #nature #urbangreening  

Wonderful day at the Fair Education Alliance Summit - working together to identify how we call all, collectively, work for a fairer education for all. Fantastic new connections and conversations.

So we defied the rain today for a wonderful team day out to Hampton Court! We willed that sun to shine! ☀️ Happy Weekend all!

What a wonderful way to start the week! This week we welcomed those receiving funding from the Wates Family Enterprise Trust under our 'Thinking Differently' awards scheme alongside members of Wates Group Social Value Team who offer further support to each organisation. The award scheme focuses on supporting strategic change in an orgainsation at a critical point in their development, delivery or growth. This is a three way relationship - charity/WFET/Wates Group - which we have been piloting for the past three years. This week we all met to review what has worked well, what we have learnt, achieved and how the fund and support could improve. Thank you Jamie Earl, Christina Byrne (She/Her), Sid Williams, Construction Youth Trust, Cook for Good, Nicole Ash (née Barnes), Jamie Clancy-Toomey , Jennifer Oatley, Felicity Mallam And huge thanks to Cook for Good for hosting us in your wonderful space and with the most delicious food!! We look forward to the next iteration of Thinking Differently grants later this year.